Peninsula paddling club to meet
The Olympic Peninsula Paddling Club’s November meeting is set for 7-8:30 p.m. at the Solana Clubhouse, 135 Solana Pkwy., with a free presentation title “Cold Water Immersion” by Dr. Sam Baker, a retired orthopaedic surgeon.
Water temperatures in the Straits range from 47 degrees in February to 62 degrees in September. Cold water shock causes a rapid increase in heart and blood pressure that can result in cardiac arrest. Human survival time in cold water can vary from seconds to hours, with striking contrasts. Fellow group member Baker will give facts about cold water immersion and how to protect ourselves to more safely enjoy time on the water.
For more information, call 360-670-7498 or email to infor@olympicpeninsulapaddlers.com. Or, visit olympicpeninsulapaddlers.com.
Youth Volleyball Club to host tryouts
The Port Angeles-based Momentum One Volleyball Academy (MOVA) that serves athletes ages 10-18 on the Olympic Peninsula has several remaining tryout dates for club travel teams. Athletes under the age of 18 is welcome to attend tryouts, regardless of area of residence or school.
Tryouts are at Stevens Middle School, 1139 W. 14th St., Port Angeles.
Tryouts for 16U and 18U boys teams are noon-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.
On Sunday, Nov. 19, tryouts are set for 17U and 18U girls teams from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and for 15U and 16U teams from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The club’s season is typically November through March, April or May depending on the age group. Practices are held in Port Angeles or Sequim and tournaments are held mostly in Western Washington. Check age groups and register for tryouts at momentumoneva.sportngin.com or follow MOVA on Facebook at facebook.com/momentumoneva.
For more about the club, including tryout information, email to contact: momentumonevolleyball@gmail.com.
Soccer club raising funds for tour
Sequim Junior Soccer is raising funds in support of a Premier League-focused spring break tour of England with an online auction of gift baskets.
Players on the Sequim Junior Soccer Elite B-08 and G-09 teams will visit Liverpool, Manchester, London and other United Kingdom destinations.
They plan to visit England’s National Football Museum, multiple Premier League stadiums as well as other museums and historical landmarks.
The group will watch several professional soccer matches, play against English youth teams and train throughout the trip.
To view auction items and bid, visit sequimjuniorsoccer.betterworld.org.
