Local sports briefs

A unique golf instructional program designed to prepare high school golfers hoping to play at the college level is coming to Madden's Resort in Brainerd.

The inaugural "College Golf Combine" is scheduled for July 6-7 at Madden's.

Golfers who attend the combine will concentrate on far more than just swing mechanics. The combine is designed to teach college golf hopefuls the importance of physical fitness, learning how to get the most out of practice sessions, fine-tuning the mental aspect of the sport and how to get your name out there to potential schools and coaches to start the recruiting process. The combine will evaluate golfers age 14-18 on the skills needed to get to the next level. Players also will receive feedback on their strengths and weaknesses and how they are relative to the college game.

Cost of the Combine is $799 and includes two nights lodging at Madden's Resort, all meals and also golf at Pine Beach East and West along with reduced rates at The Classic. For more information on the Combine, call Chris Foley at Chris Foley Golf Schools at 1-800-642-5363 or e-mail to: info@chrisfoleygolf.com.

Brainerd youth baseball deadline Friday

The deadline to register for the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Mustang, Bronco and Pony baseball leagues is Friday.

Persons may register at the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department, located in Lum Park, during regular business hours or go to www.brainerdparks.com and print a registration form. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked no later than Friday.

The youth baseball skills clinic will be at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at Memorial Park. All players new to each league must attend the clinic. The Mustang League will meet at the youth baseball field, the Bronco League will meet at the softball fields and the Pony League will meet at Mills Field.

For further information call 828-2320.

Boxing 4 fitness set

The Hallett Community Center in Crosby will host a 12-session Boxing 4 Fitness class taught by veteran boxer and Brained Boxing Club coach Ricky Aulie.

The class scheduled to begin April 27, will focus on basic training schedules and tips boxers follow from: Proper footwork, how to throw punches and combinations and how to use defensive techniques to avoid punches.

The class also will focus on abdominal workouts, skipping rope, medicine ball workouts and hitting punching bags and mitts.

The Level I class will run from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. with the Level II class going from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday until June 12th.

The cost is $30 for Hallett Community Center members and $35 for non-members. Interested people can call HCC at (218) 546-2616 or e-mail Maurice Slepica at mslepica@hallettcenter.com.