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Show ©Hilltop Times August 5, 2004 . Sports Hill Airman takes gold In NATO competition by Shad West Hilltop Times staff rSPORtfS BRIEFS j • Softball tournament The Cobra Strike 2004 Softball Tournament will be held Sept 1012 here. The cost is $150 per team. This tournament is double elimination with a four home-run per game rule. All home runs after that are an out There will be a 15run mercy rule after three innings and 10-run mercy rule after five innings. The registration deadline is Sept. 3 and is limited to 32 teams. For further information, or to signup, contact Jon Sanders at Ext. 7-0299 or Carlos Obregonat7-2119. Capt. Maiya Kraus knew that a military career would give her an opportunity to travel around the world; as a high school athlete, she hoped that her love for athletics would give her that same chance. As athletics and military service continued to come together, Captain Kraus earned a spot on the joint service pentathlon team that represented the United • Youth soccer States in the Interallied Conregistration federation of Reserve Officers Registration for youth soccer, (CIOR) Military Competition for ages 3-12, is available at the in Austria. Youth Center through Sunday. Captain Kraus, deputy flight The cost is $35 for members and commander for the Bioenvi$45 for non-members. Registraronmental Engineering Flight, tion includes a uniform, eight 75th Aerospace Medicine games, awards and participation Squadron, brought the gold in closing ceremonies. All youth medal home last week. Her three Photo by Master Sgt. D. Keith Johnson, U.S. Army Reserve whose parents are on active duty, member team, which included Capt. Maiya Kraus navigates through the high crawl portion of the 500-meter land obstacle course. The U.S. team had the fastest time In this event DoD and anyone eligible civilian during the CIOR competition held In Austria last week. Air Force Capt. Cilia Peterek for use of services facilities can and Navy Capt Robin Graf, was Captain Kraus and her teamwaiting for those who jump at amazed by her accomplishments. participate. Practice starts on the only women's team from the mates were notified a week after the chance." "Captain Kraus is very motiMonday, and the season begins U.S. to compete this year. the tryouts that they were headYou don't have to be a world vating example for me to folSept. 1. For additional informa"Competitions like this one ing to Europe. class athlete to enjoy sports. low," Sergeant Hernandez said, tion, contact the Youth Center at are bonding experiences," Cap- With her permissive TDY Captain Kraus says that it is Tve gone to her for advice about Ext 7-2419. tain Kraus said. "We had never important for people to find an job issues and working out propapproved, Captain Kraus headed competed as a team before, but to Germany where she met up activity they like and just do it. erly. • Coaches needed we knew each other from trywith her teammates and trained "Set small goals for yourself," When her troops found out The Youth Center is seeking outs and other competitions." with the German national team Captain Kraus said, "Pick an the results of the competition volunteers for the upcoming soca week before the competition event four or five months away Friday, they immediately decThe pentathlon drew 232 athcer season. Anyone interested and start training. Let people letes from 19 NATO countries. in Austria. orated Captain Kraus' office in becoming a coach or assistant know about it—it helps to have with confetti and balloons. The competition was held at 'The German team gave us coach is asked to stop by the Youth that support. The benefits of Wiener Neustadt, the home of a place to stay and was a great "When we learned that Capt. Center and fill out an application. being active are too numerous theTheresan Military Academy host" Captain Kraus said, "It Kraus and her team had won Military, civilian, men and women to count... it helps relieve stress, the gold medal, we weren't surand included rifle marksmanwas great to train with them and are invited to get involved. Coaches you feel better, and it helps keep prised, but we certainly were ship, pistol marksmanship, 500- get to know more about the way must be at least 18 years old. For things in balance." meter land obstacle course, a their military runs." both excited and proud," said Photo by Master Sgt. D. Keith contact Kevin further information, 50-meter water obstacle course Captain Kraus grew up swim- Lt Col. Scott Gordon, 75th AMDS Foy at Ext 7-2419. Arriving a week before the Johnson, U.S. Army Reserve and a 15-kilometer orienteering competition and training helped Wearing Austrian military ming and running track in high flight commander. 'The news course. fatigues, Captain Maiya Kraus school. Her love of those sports spread pretty quickly, and before the U.S. team focus on the task tackles the first obstacle during we knew it, a few of the NCOs • Swimming lessons evolved into competing in To make the CIOR team, ath- at hand. the 50-meter water course. Swimming lessons will be offered triathlons and adventure races. within her flight had decorated letes had to attend tryouts at 'There is a lot of visualization Captain Kraus and her teamat the indoor pool next month. She tries to compete in at least her office. I think it was their Fort Sam Houston, Texas, over and practice that goes into these mates posted the fastest time in Saturday classes consisting of way of not only saying 'conone competition a month. the Fourth of July weekend. events," Captain Kraus said, this event. Donning the uniform four, one-hour classes, start SatNormally, the top three com"preparation is definitely the of the host country for the water "I definitely don't need to win gratulations,' but also to say urday and run through Aug. event is just one of the traditions petitors overall are selected to key for success." every event I compete in. I always Thanks for representing us well 28. Eight, 30-minute, weekday represent the U.S., but the staff try and do my best and help oth- and making us proud!'" The Air Force offers plenty of competitors experience during lessons will run from Monday the week long competition. also looks for other character- opportunities to succeed. The ers to do their best" Captain While winning isn't the most through Aug 19. Advance payistics. Kraus said. "For me, challeng- important aspect to her athletic Air Force sports program is including softball, volleyball, ment of $30 is required. For more ing myself and spending time "With events like this one, the designed to allow active duty, career, as second time military information, contact Nanelle at bowling, golf, soccer, basketin the outdoors doing someselection committee look for National Guard and Reserve pentathlon champion (she cap- Ext. 7-7772. ball, and track and field. • • - • thing I enjoy are the main athletes who are going to work members an opportunity to partured a team gold in the 2002 "The more involved that peoSaturdays — four, one-hour rewards." well as a team," Captain Kraus ticipate at the Air Force, Armed ple get in these programs, the NATO competition in France) classes. said, 'They want the best ambas- Forces, national and internaCaptain Kraus, is looking forStaff Sgt. Kimberly Hernanmore it helps to keep the proAug. 7-28 sadors possible without giving tional sports events. The programs alive," Captain Kraus said. dez has worked for Captain Kraus ward to defending her team's Level 1, 9:30-10:30 a.m. up that athletic edge." gram has 15 different sports, title next year in Belgium. for the past 18 months and is "There are great opportunities (Ages 4-6) Level 2 and 3,10:30-11:30 a.m. (Ages 6 and up) Pre-requisite: Must be able to float on front /back and front/back push off with glide. Weekday lessons - eight, 30 minute classes Monday-Thursday Aug. 9-19 Level 1,3:304 p.m. (Ages 4-6) Level 2,44:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) by Airman 1st Class Micah Garbarino Pre-requisite: Must have passed Hilltop Times staff all requirements in Level 1. Level 3 and 4,4:30-5 p.m. (10 Youth sports are a great way for children to learn the imporand up) Pre-requisite: Must be tance of winning at any cost. Nothing else matters, it's all about able to float on front/back, making it to the playoffs and holding up that trophy, while the front/back-push off with glide, kids on the other team cry because they are a bunch ofwhiney tread water and coordinated arm losers who couldn't slide into home, break the tackle, make the stroke for front/back crawl. Stubasket or defend the goal. Forget all that other stuff about learndents must be passed off on all ing responsibility, teamwork, loyalty and pride. requirements for Level 2 and most This is the "Nice guys finish last," attitude my T-ball coach Level 3. of instilled in me at the age of four, and he didn't see anything wrong with it. My parents did. They didn't like it that we laughed • Veterans golf when the other team's players struck out, fell down or got tournament hit in the face with a ball. So, they decided to coach my team. The Utah Division of Veterans (But, you have to admit, striking out at T-ball is pretty funny.) Affairs is hosting a golf tournaThere are a lot of parents out there like my old T-ball coach. ment at the Hubbard Golf Course Because of their twisted, often irrational commitment, some here Aug. 13. The 18-hole, fourof these parents end up coaching a team. We have all known man team scramble, will include that person at one time or another, the one who screams from a continental breakfast before the the dugout or the sidelines, veins bulging, face changing color event, lunch will be served and from deep-purple to sick-green during different points in the dents in high traffic areas. Base officials say prizes awarded afterward. The by Charles Freeman game. deer become a safety hazard when the popuentry fee is $75 per-person and Environmental Public Affairs Besides learning about the sport from this coach, the chillation tops 35. includes meals, prizes and cart dren learn an interesting combination of foul language, headAs a way to curb the increasing number of • "This will mark the second consecutive year Proceeds from the tournament lock techniques, the best way to rip up a hat and other generally deer on base, officials have organized an archery we've held such a hunt/' said Marcus Blood, will be used to assist veterans and destructive behavior. deer hunt here for the fall. Hill's Natural Resources program manager. veterans programs in Utah. To Whether they are Irving out their failed sports careers through "Just like last year, it will be in an area on the Permit applications are now being accepted register, or for further informatheir children, or simply want to set their kids up to be the via Internet at www.hafbdeerhunt.com. Appli- eastern edge of the base extending south from tion, contactTerry Schowat (801) best, get the letter-jacket, date the most popular person in cations will be accepted through Aug. 13 at 5:30 the North Gate to the Hubbard Memorial Golf 326-2372 or 1-800-894-9497. school, or make it into the Ivy League and trade stocks, their p.m., and the drawing is Aug. 16. Hunters who Course." misplaced desires ruin the experience for their children and have been granted a permit will be notified via The hunting area is described as rolling hills, • Chiefs golf sometimes the entire team. e-mail by Aug. 18. sagebrush, oak brush, and clustered stands tournament While a case could be made that "Life is a contact sport," and Twenty-four permits will be issued on a pri- of trees. The Hill Chiefs Group host their children should be prepared for the difficulties they will face All participants will have to demonstrate ority basis: • seventh annual golf tournament as adults in the often cut-throat world we all live in, youth sports • First, active duty, reserve military personnel archery proficiency from 20 and 30 yards (three at the Hubbard Golf Course here shouldn't be the place for that. out of five attempts within an eight-inch area). and DoD civilian employees. Aug. 20. The four-man scramble On the other hand, there are some coaches who don't In addition, participants will be required to • Second, retired military and DoD civilian is $50 per-person —Hubbard Golf know what they are doing and come into the job with an attihave an existing 2004 Utah Archery Deer employees. Course Punch Cards will be tude of indifference, because after all, it's just a game and license, Wasatch Front extended area archery • Third, current base contractors. accepted—and will include greens everyone should be a winner. But, competition is important. permit, and a certificate of completion from • Fourth, members of the general public. fee, golf cart, continental breakLife is about competition and children have to learn that. Applicants will be selected via computer-gen- the Wasatch Front Extended Archery Ethics fast, lunch and top notch prizes. While they don't keep score at youth sports on base, chilerated random number selection. An additional Course to extend their hunting zone to desigProceeds from the tournament dren know if they did well or not, and if they don't, it's up to nated areas of Hill AFB. • draw will be conducted to determine which will benefit Operation WarmHeart their parent or coach to tell them what they did well and montl(|the applicant will be allowed to hunt The Hill AFB permit will allow selectecfhunters The entry deadline is Aug. 15. what they need to work on. Coaching is about finding a happy only the right to hunt on base during the Organizers from Hill's Natural Resources For more information, contact medium between fun and learning to play for keeps, between Division say the hunt is being held to keep deer ignated time period. .; " , Ctyef Master Sgt. Patrick Canbeing the best and not becoming a jerk. They used to call it away from the runway area where the potenFor more information, visit the Web site or delaria at ftfc 7-5542, Chief Massportsmanship. tial to disrupt airfield operations exists. It will call the Hill AFB Natural Resources staff at ter Sgt Joseph Stewart Ext 6-1826 If you are interested in being a positive influence as a youthalso lessen the risk of possible automobile acci- Ext 7-41*18. or any chief for entry. sports coach, contact the Youth Center at Ext. 7-2419. Archery eer area Base 'permits' archery hunt Applications available via net \ |