Youth Triathlon Cancelled

Deborah Hafford, founder and coordinator of Palisades’ annual July 4 Youth Triathlon, announced on Monday that after a five-year run this year’s event will be cancelled due to the closure of the YMCA pool in Temescal. “Unfortunately, we found out about the pool too late to make alternate plans but I’m committed to putting on a Youth Triathlon in 2009,” Hafford said. “We have plenty of time to making alternative arrangements if we don’t have a YMCA or Palisades High pool.” Hafford is encouraging all triathlon trainees to instead run the Will Rogers 5/10K race. They can register at palisades10k.com. “[Race coordinator] Brian Shea will make a special announcement acknowledging them and any triathlete kids who participate will be welcome to ride on the YMCA float in the parade,” she said. Hafford is making a special t-shirt for the first 100 triathletes who contact her by June 30. “We will have a table at the race to distribute them,” she said. “There is no charge’it’s a gift from USA Youth Triathlon’and parents can write me at info@usayt and let me know their kid’s size.” Rosenberg Wins Riviera Golf Title Just call Palisadian Colette Rosenberg the queen of Riviera Country Club. Last Friday, she won the ladies’ club championship at Riviera, firing a two-over-par in the final round. The 72-hole competition was contested over an eight-day stretch starting June 12. Rosenberg scorched the fabled Hogan’s Alley course, winning by 13 strokes. Her final round included three birdies and an eagle. Later this summer Colette will compete in the Womens United States Mid-Amateur Championship. Howland Hoops Camp July 21-25 UCLA men’s basketball coach Ben Howland will again host his one-week youth basketball camp at Palisades High this summer. Open to ages 6-12, the five-day camp (July 21-25) will include passing, dribbling and shooting drills as well three-on-three and five-on-five games. Cost is $325 per player. Enroll online at www.camphowland.com.