DMR volunteer ski and snowboard instructors
The Adaptive Sports Association in Durango is seeking volunteers to teach skiing and snowboarding to people with disabilities this winter. People can make a difference in students lives, meet great people, and earn discounted lift tickets and Durango Mountain Resort. No experience is necessary, but volunteers must be at least intermediate skiers or snowboarders. Training is free, and volunteers earn discounted skiing at DMR. Internships earning college credit can also be arranged with ASA. Interested volunteers (both new and returning) should attend one of two orientation meetings, which will be held on Thursday and Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Durango Recreation Center. Returning volunteers will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. and new volunteers will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, please call the ASA office at 970-259-0374 or email AnnMarie@asadurango.com.
Four Corners Rifle & Pistol Junior Shooters season
The 2012 Four Corners Rifle & Pistol Junior Shooters season is ready to begin and is open to all 8-19 years olds wishing to learn firearm safety and marksmanship (rifles are provided). Orientation for new shooters will be Friday, at 6:30 p.m. at the indoor range, located at 1545 Lebanon Road. The required National Rifle Association Basic Practical Course will be Friday, Nov. 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the same location. Weekly practice for returning shooters begins Nov. 11, at 6 p.m., and continues every Friday through spring. The Four Corners Rifle & Pistol Junior Shooters follows the NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Qualification Program, and focuses on the 4-position .22 and air rifle qualifications, which always emphasize safety first. For more information, call Cody Lingo at 560-9397.
Cortez Rec. Center gymnastics program
A gymnastic program will begin at the Cortez Recreation Center starting with an orientation at 10 a.m. on Friday with classes to start on Friday, Nov. 11. The Cortez Rec. Center is at 425 Roger Smith Ave. Coach Stormy Hale will go over the program and explain the age groups. Youth ages 4 to 18 are encouraged to come and see a fun-filled program they can get involved in. For more information, contact the Cortez Rec. Center at 564-4080.
Dolores Ski and Sport Swap
The 11th annual Dolores Ski and Sport Swap will be Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dolores Auxiliary High School Gym. Drop off items on Friday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. This will also be your last chance to buy Telluride ski passes. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund for students to participate in the Telluride ski program. For more information, please call 749-2393.
Basketball officials needed
Basketball officials are needed for the upcoming high school and middle school seasons. If you are interested in officiating this year, new officials must contact Alfred Baer at 560-9305 for more information.
