• Turkey Trot: Runners of all ages and skill levels will be putting their fitness to the test at the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s 16th Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run, set for Nov. 17. Runners age 15 and older can sign up for the 5K race, which begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Hagerman Sports Complex, 3300 Skyway Dr. Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 can participate in the one-mile run, starting at 8:45 a.m. Registration is $20 by Nov. 8 and $25 thereafter and can be done at the department’s office, 615 S. McClelland St. Fees include a T-shirt and finisher medal. Awards will also be handed out to first- and second-place finishers in each division. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 925-0951, Ext. 260.
• Central Coast Sharks Youth Rugby: Boys ages 9 to 18 from Northern Santa Barbara County are invited to sign up for youth rugby with the Central Coast Sharks. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Wednesday nights. The season runs from January to April. Registration costs $150 and includes registration with USA Rugby, a pair of rugby shorts and socks, a sports bottle, and after-match meals. Sign-ups will be held on Nov. 10 at Stinky’s Grill, 2430 S. Broadway. For more information, visit ccsharksrugby.webs.com or call 934-3775.
This week’s Sports Shorts was compiled by Executive Editor Ryan Miller. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
