Sports Digest

Hodag strength to offer youth speed and movement sessions in Hodag Dome

The Hodag Strength program will offer youth speed and movement sessions in the Hodag Dome on Wednesday nights, Jan. 14 to March 11.

“Led by Luke Roberts, RHS strength and conditioning teacher and coach, this program is all about building better movers,” a social media post by the program announcing the event stated. “We’ll focus on key areas like mobility, flexibility, power, strength, speed, and overall movement efficiency, especially in patterns that are important for growing athletes. We will train in all planes of motion, and take a closer look at how the hips and ankles work together to create faster, more explosive movement. This will be done through speed, agility and plyometric training that can be applied to any sport. 

“Kids will stay active and engaged while following a clear, structured training approach designed to boost their speed, agility, and body control. The work we do will help them develop strong movement habits they can carry into their high school years.” 

The sessions are open to kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. Kindergarteners and first graders will practice from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m., with second through fourth graders from 4:15 to 5 p.m. and fifth through eighth graders from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Athletes must have tennis shoes that allow them comfortably to run, jump and change directions. 

Registration is $10 per athlete, per weekly session. Links to online registration can be found on Hodag Strength’s Facebook page. For more information, email Roberts at [email protected].

Alumni swim meet set for Friday

The Rhinelander High School boys’ and girls’ swim team are calling all former Hodag swimmers back to the Heck Family Community Pool Friday, Dec. 26 for the annual Alumni Swim meet. 

The meet will offer shortened events for alumni. Events include the 100-yard medley relay, the 200 freestyle relay, the 25, 50 and 100 freestyle, the 25 and 50 butterfly, the 25 and 50 breaststroke, the 50 backstroke and the 100 individual medley. The current RHS boys’ swim team will also be on hand, swimming between events. 

Warmups will begin at 4:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Parents, friends and family are welcome to attend to watch the race. Refreshments will be served after the meet.

Hodag Hockey Alumni Game to take place Saturday

The Hodag Blue Line Club will host the annual Hodag Hockey Alumni Game Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Rhinelander Ice Arena. The puck will drop at 7:30 p.m.

Former Hodag hockey players are welcomed to take part in the game and are asked to bring light and dark jerseys. Registration is $25 per player. 

Visit the Blue Line Club’s Facebook page for more information and a link to online registration. For further information, contact Brett Aylesworth at 715-550-0116.