Ballard Beavers annual football camp

Summer is just around the corner and that means it's time for the Seventh Annual Ballard Youth Football Camp from June 12 to 16 at Ballard High School.

The camp is for youngsters ages seven to 14 and takes place each day from 3:45-5:30 p.m.

Coaches from Ballard High will work directly with participants who will learn the basics of blocking, tackling, passing, catching, kicking and other techniques in a safe, non-contact environment.

The fundamental offensive and defensive drills used by the Beavers will be taught. This year John Fields from the Everett Hawks indoor football league will be the special guest coach.

The cost for the five-day camp is $60. This includes instruction and insurance. The first 60 kids to register receive a free camp t-shirt.

Make checks payable to the Ballard Booster Club. Send a completed registration form (www.ballardfootball.com) and fee to: Ballard High School, Alex Barashkoff, 1418 N.W. 65th St., Seattle, WA 98117 or call 252-1000.

Three Beavers earn post season honors

In fast-pitch softball, the Ballard Beavers not only made the playoffs this spring, three of their players received post season honors.

Junior Leslie Ellingsen was named to the KingCo 4A First Team. She batted over .591 for the season. "She was the KingCo leader in hitting and offense," said Head Coach Al Lowe.

As a sophomore, Ellingsen hit .510 and increased that average by 81 points this season.

"I expect a big year from her," Lowe said, anticipating the 2007 season and Ellingsen's last year as a Beaver. Ellingsen is a multi-sport athlete playing basketball and softball, as well as softball.

Honorable Mention went to Hallie Hemmingsen and Tara French.

Lowe credits Hemmingsen's defense at third base and her hard work. She hit .400 this season.

Beaver makes second team in boy's soccer

Senior Alex Strickland, a mid-fielder for the Ballard Beavers made the KingCo 4A All-League team in boy's soccer. Although Ballard finished with a 5-11-0 record overall, they had numerous losses by one point this past season.

Honorable Mention honors went to Andrew Zachary, Erasmo Alvarado, Adam Carosso and Josh Guarino the team's top scorer with seven goals.

Free trout fishing for kids

The Northshore Chapter of Trout Unlimited is sponsoring a Free Kid's Fishing Pond at Biringer Farm in Marysville on June 17 and 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. This free event is for kids ages 16 or younger who are accompanied by an adult.

Trout Unlimited provides poles, hooks, bait and volunteers to help kids catch fish. Kids are encouraged to provide their own poles if possible, but poles will available for use.

Take Interstate 5 exits 195, 198 or 199 to Highway 529 between Everett and Marysville. Follow the signs to Biringer Farms.

Hegge wins state title in golf

Ballard resident Katrina Hegge won the Class 3A State Title in golf last week at the Meadowdale Golf Course in Spokane.

Hegge shot a women's course record 66 and was 3-under over two days.

She competes for Seattle Prep and has been playing golf since the age of five. She has won numerous titles with the Washington Junior Golf Association and hopes to be a professional golfer someday.