Sports
2023 Carson Girls Softball registration now underway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/22/2023 - 10:02amCarson Girls Softball is a non-profit organization committed to providing young ladies (ages 3 to 18) in the Carson City area the opportunity to play recreational softball in an organized environment. The program has been around for over 25 years and had thousands of young ladies play over the years!
Capital City Women's Golf Club now accepting applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/22/2023 - 6:02amCapital City Women's Golf Club at Empire Ranch Golf Club in Carson City (formerly Silver Oak Women's Golf Club) is welcoming new and returning members.
Eagle Valley Women's Golf Club accepting new members
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 3:51pmThe Eagle Valley Women's Golf Club is now taking applications for new and renewing members! We play 18 holes each Wednesday morning all summer long — from mid April to early October; and our after work Eaglets play 9 holes each Thursday afternoon. An application is available on the bulletin board at Eagle Valley Golf Course. Questions? Call Darcy Johnson and leave a message at 775-350-7146.
10-Year Anniversary celebrations to be held for Lake Tahoe Epic Curling Club on Jan. 22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 10:00amLake Tahoe Epic Curling Celebrates 10 Years With Special Public Events. To celebrate, the club is hosting events open to the public throughout the month of January.
Carson Middle School 7th grade basketball team win championship in undefeated season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 1:15pmThe Carson Middle School Boys 7th grade basketball team was victorious Saturday night in the 2022 Tah-Neva Basketball Tournament at the Douglas County Community Center.
The undefeated 7th grade Solons beat Eagle Valley Middle School, Carson Valley Middle School and Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School to bring home the first place trophy. The final game score against Pau-Wa-Lu was 58 to 40.
New Lakeview Express officially opens at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 2:31pmMt. Rose Ski Tahoe officially cut the ribbon on its new Lakeview Express chairlift on Thursday.
The $7.5M Lakeview zone project was the largest capital improvement project in the resort’s history and changes the way skiers and riders experience the mountain.
Carson City Elks host fundraiser for Huntington's Disease Research at Community Center Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 1:09pmThe Carson City Elks Lodge no. 2177 is hosting their annual Hoop Shoot fundraiser today for Huntington’s Disease research.
The fundraiser takes place Saturday December 10 beginning at 10 a.m. for children, ages 8 to 13.
Undefeated Carson Middle School Boys Basketball team to play final season game Thursday, Championship Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 11:24amThe Carson Middle School Basketball team has played hard all season long, and have remained undefeated.
Their final game of the season will be held this afternoon at 3 p.m. at Carson Middle School where they will go head to head with Eagle Valley Middle School.
Goal! FIFA soccer art posters available through Capital City Arts Initiative fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 3:16pmCarson Senators JV cheer squad, Pop Warner cheer team prepare for nationals; establish Go Fund Me pages
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 2:12pmThe 2022 Carson Senators JV Cheer squad and the Carson City Pop Warner cheer team have conquered their local and regional competitions and earned the right to compete at JAMZ Nationals in Las Vegas. But they need the community's help pursuing their final objective: A national championship.
Carson Country Bowlers Association raise funds for veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 5:30pmLocal bowlers in the Carson Country Bowling Association of the U.S. Bowling Congress presented a check to the Veteran’s Guest House on Saturday at the Bowling for Veterans Link (BVL) local tournament held at Carson Lanes.
Ready to hit the slopes? Here are the opening days for the local ski resorts around Lake Tahoe and beyond
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/02/2022 - 1:05pmHappy first snow of the season, Carson City. It's time for hot cocoa, warm fires, and of course, winter sports!
Opening days vary from year to year, and resort to resort, but check below for the opening dates for the 2022-23 winter season.
Carson High School Girls Varsity Cross Country team takes home championship win
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/28/2022 - 5:58pmCongrats to the Carson High School Girls Varsity Cross Country team! They won the Northern Nevada 5A Regional Championship this afternoon at Reed High School.
The girls team includes Vea Miner, Hannah Budd, Jinnie Ponczoch, Brianna Rodriguez-Nunez, Madison Hagar, Eleanor Romeo and Ella Dooley.
Carson High School Senators cycling racers ride to 2nd place victory at Rattlesnake Roundup championship
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/28/2022 - 7:49amThe Senator's Cycling cross country mountain bike team raced to a 2nd place victory at Rattlesnake Roundup championship on Oct. 22.
This achievement secured a 2nd place overall season victory.
Dodgeball is back! Carson City co-ed dodgeball tournament returns Nov. 4 with 'decades' costume theme
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 4:11pmRemember the 5 D's of dodgeball: Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge?
The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is hosting its second annual “Can’t Dodge This” co-ed dodgeball tournament Friday, Nov. 4 starting at 6 p.m.
Hole-in-one caps off the first Capital City Disc Golf Championships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/20/2022 - 2:32pmSixty-five competed in the Inaugural Capital City Disc Golf Championships held Oct. 16 at Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park from three states in perfect fall weather.
Carson Senators cycling racers ride to historic 1st place finish at Sierra Vista Scramble
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 3:14pmThe Carson Senator's student cycling cross country mountain bike team raced to a historic 1st place victory at Sierra Vista Scramble on Oct. 15.
Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park open house happening Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/13/2022 - 1:24pmIf you haven't already visited Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park & Interpretive Trails on Rifle Range Road, this coming Sunday is the best time to check it out. All are welcome! The Park's 18 hole Stadium course is the No. 1 ranked course in Nevada and the region on the Udisc App.
Carson High School Senators cycling racers ride to 4th place finish at High Sierra Showdown
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/04/2022 - 4:11pmMAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — The Carson Senator's Cycling cross country mountain bike team raced to a 4th place overall finish Monday at the High Sierra Showdown in Mammoth Lakes.
Capital City Women's Golf Club Champions
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/02/2022 - 5:38amCapital City Women's Club at Empire Ranch has two new Championship winners! Congratulations to Vicki Barbaria who won Low Gross Over the Field and Loretta Szymanski who won Low Net Over the Field. Vicki shot a 173 (Gross) and Loretta shot a 135 (Net) over the two day tournament. Great job ladies and to all the ladies who participated!! (Pictured from left to right: Loretta Szymanski, Mary Luster President, and Vicki Barbaria).
2022 Genoa Lakes Ladies' Golf Club champions
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 3:28pmTwenty-eight members in four flights competed for the 2022 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club (GLLGC) championship crown during two rounds played at the Lakes course in August.
Carson High School Senators cycling racers ride to 2nd place finish at Walker River Rendezvous
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 5:02pmThe Carson High Senator's Cycling cross country mountain bike team raced to a 2nd place overall finish Saturday at the Walker River Rendezvous. The top finishers for the team were:
8 Tips For Plowing Snow With Your ATV
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/05/2022 - 3:06pmInstead of retiring your ATV for the winter season, consider using that summer toy as a winter workhorse! ATVs can be a simple and efficient way to plow snow from your driveway or other surfaces.
If you have never used an ATV to remove snow, be sure to follow these 8 tips for a smoother and safer plowing process.
1. Make Sure The ATV Has Enough Power
Carson High School Senators cycling racers ride to 2nd place finish at North Tahoe Challenge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 4:14pmCarson High School Senators Cycling riders made a 2nd place finish recently at the North Tahoe Challenge. The top finishers for the team were:
Flat Track dirt bikes take over Fuji Park this weekend
Submitted by Alejandra Rubio on Sat, 08/27/2022 - 1:54pmAs spectators filled the seats last night, Detective Joe Trotter from the Carson City Sheriff's office was getting ready in the pit for his friendly match in the fireman and policeman challenge.
"There are many good firemen out there, and we hope to beat them," Trotter said. "It's good because it's not our profession, it's our hobby. We are here for the love of the sport, and you will see some fighting today for the win."
Harvey from the Fire Department in Minden won the friendly match last night.
Carson City BMX Race for Life rescheduled, happening this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 2:23pmCarson City BMX had scheduled its annual Race for Life for this Sunday, August 28. The race was to be held last month but was postponed due to air quality concerns. This race raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Sierra Junior Tennis Association hosts Junior Tennis Tournament at Carson High Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 4:41pmSierra Junior Tennis Association is pleased to announce that 32 junior tennis players will compete in the first Sierra Junior Tennis Association (SJTA) tournament hosted at Carson High School today, Saturday, July 30.
The tournament is a fundraiser for Carson High School’s Boys and Girls Tennis Teams whose season starts in August.
Athletes go the distance at Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, Carson City woman wins 55K
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 8:50amOver the weekend of July 16, Carson City hosted the 21st Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, a premier ultra distance race that encircled the Eastern Sierra west of town. Once a local Sierra endurance race, the TRTER has grown into one of the elite ultra distance races in the country while continuing to be a fully volunteer run operation that makes substantial donations to local organizations.
Genoa Lakes Ladies' Golf Club crowns 2022 President's Cup champion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 3:20pmThe annual Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club President’s Cup tournament took place July 12 and July 14 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club Lakes Course. Twenty-five members competed in the two-day, net tournament. Amber Graham won the tournament with a net score of 141. Dede Nieto was the runner-up, with a score of 143.
Carson City BMX Race for Life happening this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/19/2022 - 8:05amCarson City BMX hosting the annual Race for Life. USABMX started this race/fundraising effort to honor Todd Kingsbury, a young BMX rider who fought and lost his fight with leukemia.