Basketball center open house

The Northshore Basketball Training Center in Mandeville is holding an open house tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those who attend will have the opportunity to receive information, talk to coaches, players and parents. The facility holds classes, leagues, clinics, personal training and team information on basketball, volleyball and speed and agility programs. Food and drinks will be served. Visit www.nsbbtc.com for more information.

Wrestling at the Harbor Center Old Skool Wrestling Entertainment and The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 13 are holding a November to Dismember next Friday night at Harbor Center in Slidell. The wrestling show begins at 7 features Slidell’s own Kevin Northcutt along with two-time World Wrestling Entertainment Champion Jazz. Tickets are $20 ringside and $15 general admission. For tickets, call 781-3650, 768-1272 or you can get them at the door.

CRD flag football registration

The Covington Recreation Department is accepting Fall 2009 Flag Football Registration for adult men and women for $350 per team. The games are Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings. For more information, call 893-4044.

CRD basketball registration

The Covington Recreation Department is taking Youth Basketball registration for boys and girls ages 5-16 at the CRD office, located at 317 North Jefferson St. Suite C from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The deadline for 7-10s is Nov. 23, which is also evaluation day. The final day for 5-6-year olds is Jan. 8, 2010 and 11-16s have until Jan. 20, 2010. All players must be registered up to be evaluated. For more information, call 893-4044, e-mail recreation@covla.com or visit www.cityofcovington.com.

Thanksgiving Basketball Camp

Local head coaches in Mandeville’s John Priola and Fontainebleau’s Barry Dotson are conducting the Legends Thanksgiving Basketball Camp Nov. 23-25 at Pelican Park’s Brown Gym for children ages kindergarten-eighth grade. There are three time slots, including half-days from 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. There is also full day 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost of the half-day session is $75 without lunch and $90 with lunch. The fee for the full day session is $95 without lunch and $110 with lunch. Each camper receives a free T-shirt and they participate in daily competitions, games, contests, giveaways, and prizes. The camp provides a positive and fun recreational environment where participants become a better and more inspired player. To sign up, visit www.legendsbasketballcamp.com. Forms are available at Pelican Park gyms or call David Stechmann at 674-1351 for further information.

Indoor soccer camp upcoming

Cross Gates Family Fitness is hosting an indoor soccer camp Monday to Wednesday and Dec. 21-23 from 1pm-4pm. The cost is $50 for the three days. If you are interested, contact Cross Gates Family Fitness at 643-3500 or Ryan Lazaroe at 788-2008.

SHS CC hosting

one mile, 5K races

Slidell High School’s Cross Country Team is sponsoring a 1-mile/5K run Dec. 5. The event begins at 10 a.m. on the school’s track. Registration runs from 9-9:45 on race day. Early registration, which runs until Nov. 23, are encouraged through the school and cost $15. The fee includes a T-shirt. Registration at the race is $5 and doesn’t include the shirt. All money raised goes to the Cross Country Team.

2010 clinic

for umpires

Training for umpires for high school and recreational baseball/softball begins Jan. 10, 2010. Average pay is $18 per hour. For more information contact Gary Dragna at 674-0444 or E-mail gsd742@aol.com

NCS soccer

camp upcoming

Northlake Christian School is holding a soccer camp July 27-31 from 2-5 p.m. for $140. This clinic is designed for the players to develop their technical abilities, speed, agility and flexibility all while participating in a fun environment and is geared for the player to understand proper techniques (shooting, passing, dribbling) that will help them benefit in the sport. NCS coach Nick Chetta is teaming up with Brandt Quick, owner and founder of BQuick Athletic. For more information, e-mail Chetta at Nchetta@northlakechristian.org.

Northshore Tennis Association offers youth program

The Northshore Tennis Association has an ongoing Junior and Mr. Pee Wee development tennis program for boys and girls ages 4-18. It starts with private or semi-private sessions to familiarize youngsters with tennis terms, stroke production and procedures. The year-round programs are held at the Kehoe-France Northshore School and public courts in Covington and Mandeville. Competitions are held for boys and girls 10 and under that have not been ranked on a state level and are new to tournament competition. Yearly registration is $25 and $5 and an unopened can of tennis balls is required per tournament or $8 total per tournament. For more information call Peter Taggard at 373-6487 or Alan Avodyan at 845-2322.