Youth baseball

Pahrump Valley Babe Ruth League baseball registration has been extended through Saturday, which means the late registration fee has been waived.

The new time is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.

A tryout date is Saturday (9 a.m. through 11 a.m.). For information, call 751-9595.

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.

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.

Players sought

The Pahrump Valley Predators baseball club is seeking two or three additional players for the 2009 season.

The team is for 11- and 12-year-old boys. The season starts March 1, so players are needed as soon as possible.

For information, contact Brent Ahlstedt at 537-7172.

Key dates

For people involved in the Pahrump Babe Ruth League baseball program, here are important dates to remember.

Call 751-9595 for information on some of the items.

SATURDAY: Tryouts, 9 a.m. to noon.

SATURDAY: Player drafts (9-10 at 3 p.m., 11-12 at 4 p.m., 13-15 at 5 p.m.)

Feb. 28: Mandatory field preparations (managers and coaches), 9 a.m.

Feb. 28: Manager meeting to discuss schedules, equipment and fundraiser, noon.

March 2: First day of practice.

March 28: Opening Day, 9 a.m.

Pahrump ended its affiliation with the Williamsport, Pa.-based Little League program at the end of the 2008 season.

Basketball

Youth basketball continues at Ninth Grade Academy today and Saturday, as well as Feb, 27, 28, March 6, 7, 13, 14.

Coaching the boys' teams are 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.