Northwest Notes May 26, 2012
Ex-Hawk Leonard 40th in discus at NCAA West prelim meet
AUSTIN, Texas - Former Lakeland High standout Kristine Leonard completed her junior season of track and field at Idaho by finishing 40th in the women's discus throw with a toss of 147 feet, 1 inch on Friday at the NCAA West Preliminary meet at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
"Kristine and Kyle (Rothwell; who fouled out in the men's hammer throw) both had fantastic years and great conference championships for us," Idaho director of track and field/cross country Wayne Phipps said. "It takes a lot to get here, it's a very tough meet and then it's definitely a learning experience once you're here. I expect them to continue to improve for the future and not let it overshadow the seasons both of them had."
Carter to speak at NIC Booster luncheon
Thomas Carter, the executive director of the Human Rights Education Institute, will speak at the North Idaho Booster Club Luncheon on Tuesday.
Carter assumed the executive director position in February and brings more than 20 years of experience in education, business development and training to his current position. Before joining the United States Marine Corp out of high school, Carter played defensive end for East Valley HIgh in Spokane - winning the state championship in 1981 and also played baseball, boxed and wrestled.
The club meets on the second and last Tuesday of each month at noon. The public is welcome to attend and the cost of lunch is not covered.
Information: (208) 769-3348 or www.nicathletics.com
NIC softball player Bishop signs with Alcorn State
North Idaho College infielder Brianna Bishop has signed a letter of intent to play softball at NCAA Division I Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss.
Bishop, from Twin Falls High School, started second base for NIC in 2012, finishing with a .294 batting average, seven doubles, two triples and nine home runs.
Rec softball leagues starting in Rathdrum
The City of Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Department will begin taking registrations July 2 for the summer/fall adult coed softball leagues.
Cost is $200 per team. Teams will play a doubleheader format on Sunday's through September, with an end of the year tournament to follow.
The registration period is July 2-24, with games beginning on Aug. 5.
Information: (208) 687-2399 or email [email protected].
Coeur d'Alene Recreation opens tennis class signups
The Coeur d'Alene Recreation Department will hold registration for Adult Tennis Classes beginning on Tuesday at their office, located at 710 Mullan Avenue.
Classes will be held twice a week on Tuesday and Thursdays in the evening. The first session begins June 12 and the second session on July 10. Both are four weeks and will be held at the Cherry Hill Tennis Courts on 15th Street.
Students must supply their own tennis racket and can of balls.
Cost is $35.