Quarter Auction

The 2009 Quarter Auction -- the major fundraiser for Pahrump Valley's junior golf programs -- will be March 14 at the Pahrump Nugget.

The fundraiser, which has raised more than $100,000 since its inception in the early 1990s, annually attracts more than 300 people, who go after some major prizes -- and can win one by donating at least a quarter.

The admission price is $20 or $60 and makes the purchaser eligible to win prizes. The money pays for scholarships and other expenses incurred in running Pahrump Valley Youth Golf Founders Club programs.

Send admission/donation to Larry and Elaine Goins, at 2440 S. River Plate Drive in Pahrump, 89048.

Youth baseball

Pahrump Valley youth baseball registration will run Monday and Saturday at Honeysuckle Park.

The times are 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Age groups are 4 to 18, with May 1 the age determination date. T-Ball and Rookies will be in the 4-8 age groups; Minor, Major, Junior, Senior in the 9-18 age groups.

The cost will be $65 for 4-8s and $95 for 9 to 18s. Payment arrangements will be available.There is a $10 late fee for registering after Jan. 31.

Anyone planning to be a manager or coach should go to the sign-ups and pick up information packets. That information should be returned as soon as possible.

Basketball

Youth basketball in the Ninth Grade Academy starts today at 7 p.m. with a doubleheader.

Seven games will be played Saturday, starting at 8:30 a.m. The season's other dates are Feb. 14, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, March 6, 7, 13, 14.

Coaching the boys' teams will be Tim Wombaker, John Toomer, Andy Andersen, Bryan Holmes, Robert Worden, Steve Jersic, Steve Bahret, Garth Oakey, Dave Harris and Oscar Lopez.

Girls coaches are Renae Lindgren, Susan Toomer, Tommy Cochrell, Joe Roderick, Doug Maughan, Chaz Chumley and Steve Behret.

Special Olympics

Special Olympics basketball is being played Saturday mornings (10 a.m. to noon) at J.G. Johnson School. Call Kay Jones at 751-4942 or Bruce Cox at 727-6977 for information.

Track and field will start March 27, from 10 a.m. to noon on Pahrump Valley High School's all-weather track. Bocce will start at a later date. For information, call Jones.

Softball

The Pahrump Valley Softball Association will hold an organizational meeting Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in Room B at the community center. For information, contact Ken Causey at 727-6413.

* On Saturday, the PVSA will hold a men's five-person Over the Line tournament at Petrack Park. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. Contact Causey for information.

Applications

Information and applications for the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association's annual top 10 student-athletes, presented by the Farmers Insurance Group and Lifetouch Photography, are now posted on the Web site, www.niaa.com.

Application deadline is March 13. All candidates must be seniors. The award is for those student-athletes who exemplify total school involvement (high academic status, multiple sports participation, other school activities and unique community service projects).

* The NIAA has scheduled several pre-season rules clinics for 2009 spring sports.

All of the Southern Nevada meetings will be conducted at Silverado High School on Feb. 12. All will start at 3 p.m.; the sports are baseball, boys golf, fast-pitch softball, swimming, track & field and boys volleyball.

Meeting

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association board of control will meet March 4-5 at Coronado High School in Henderson. Check the NIAA Web site (www.niaa.com) for a copy of the agenda.

The summer meeting is June 17-18 at a site to be announced in Reno.

* State basketball tournament week at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas Feb. 25-26-27-28 will feature several conferences and leadership training courses for administrators. Check the NIAA winter bulletin for information.

Also in the bulletin is a report on the National Federation of High Schools and the law.