SPORTS BRIEFS: Olympic Junior Babe Ruth tryouts . . . BMX track hosting new riders clinic

Olympic Junior Babe Ruth tryouts

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Junior Babe Ruth is holding tryouts for its 14-year-old tournament team Sunday at Volunteer Field.

The team is open to any 14-year-old who has played this season with Olympic Junior Babe Ruth.

BMX clinic

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles BMX Track is hosting a new riders clinic Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon.

Coach Chrissy Williams and team members from Brothers Come To The Fast Side will be teaching parents and riders beginning skills and what to expect.

It’s never to late to start BMX,” Port Angeles BMX Track operator Geri Thompson said. “It’s a year-round sport.”

Regular racing sign ups are from noon to 1 p.m. and racing will be begin soon after.

The track’s Olympic Day will be June 20.

This free event will feature another new rider clinic put on by the Sonic BMX Team.

For further information, contact Thompson at 360-461-9103.

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