School is out for the summer, which means that for a Malad Dragon sports fan, the organized sports scene has gone quiet.  While there might not be a packed schedule of events for parents, friends and fans to attend, the athletes of Oneida County, big and small, are still playing those sports that they love so much.

Malad’s youth recreation baseball and softball has hit its stride as they have begun their month of game’s and practices.  Rain or shine, kids from three to twelve are taking to the bases for a little summer fun.  Games and practices are happening nearly every night at the Malad City Park as well as the softball fields at the Malad Elementary.  There’s no better time to start being a sports fan than watching a little t-ball on a warm summer night!

Not only are Malad’s youth jumping into summer baseball and softball, but they are making a big splash at the pool this summer.  LeGrand Aqua Plunge has begun their first of four swimming lesson sessions for the summer.  Over the next few months, the instructors look forward to teaching upwards of 150 students the fun and safety of water play.  The pool is just a great place for kids to spend the summer, but is a great space for anyone looking for a new workout for the summer.  Lap swimming and water aerobics will be available throughout the summer in addition to their open swim time each afternoon.

Malad’s sports coaches can’t wait for their seasons to begin and are working to push their teams, even in the off season.  While baseball might have just wrapped up, some Dragon athletes are hungry for more.  Ty Price is taking the reins coaching the American Legion baseball league for the classic summer games.  Softball is taking time to slow down as well after they too had a big finish to their season.  Many girls are joining various club teams around the area in addition to their summer Softball Olympics- funny water sport games that culminate in prized DI trophies.

The MHS gym is packed almost daily as volleyball, girl’s basketball and boy’s basketball juggle court between their teams. Volleyball is looking to participate in the Gold Medal Square Camp followed by the Pocatello Tournament in July.  Amidst the crazy of the summer, they are working to put in some scrimmages and open gyms to keep playing throughout the summer.

The Lady Dragon basketball team has a full gym with multiple camps, clinics and open gyms.  They plan to compete at tournaments in American Falls and Butte County as well as jamborees with teams including Bear River, Preston, and Rockland.  

The boys basketball team has a packed month as they begin their summer play.  From 1st Grade through high school, they have camps with SLCC, as well as scrimmages with Rich County, American Falls, Rockland, and within their own team.  When they aren’t playing in their various games, the team plans to practice to focus both on personal skills as well as team concepts.

Dylan Moss and Brady Price are leading out the football team, putting on a youth camp in June.  The camp will include three days of instruction, a series of flag football games, and a night game under the lights.

The Cross Country team works all summer to log miles to earn a spot in the hundred mile club.  July 1st the team will be holding a fundraiser run featuring both a 1/2 and a 1/4 marathon race.

The Brothers of Steel wrestling program continues to meet and practice to keep those mat skills on point.  The coaches have a number of wrestling camps and clinics for those athletes looking for additional events over the summer.

The Girls soccer team are looking for a win-win in July as they work on their personal skills as they put on youth camps and clinics.  With their season just around the corner, the team is ready to start getting back in shape and tuned in for their fall games.

School may be out for the summer, but sports will always be in season for Malad athletes.  Big or little, there are always games to play, clinics to learn from and camps to compete in.  Summer games in Malad are sure to be a highlight for their most avid players!