SPORTS BRIEFS: Soccer camp at Deer Run; Women’s mountain bike camp coming soon

Deer Run hosting soccer camp in June

Brown County Parks and Recreation will host a soccer camp at Deer Run Park, 1001 Deer Run Lane, from Challenger International Soccer, Monday through Friday, June 7 to 11.

The cost is $140 and includes half day of training, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Players ages 6 and up can register by Friday, May 28. A $10 late fee applies if registrations come after.

For more information, visit challengersports.com.

Two golf fundraisers happening next month

Two golf fundraiser benefits will happen in July at Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East:

  • Brown County Shop with A Cop Charitable Foundation will have a golf scramble on Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m. The cost is $50 per person or $200 for a team. Hole sponsor signs are being sold for $50 each. All proceeds benefit the Shop With a Cop program. To register, call Brian Shrader, Chad Williams or Crissie Oaldon at 812-988-6655 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
  • Another golf tournament will happen on Sunday, July 25 for a local Vietnam veteran who is battling cancer. All money raised will benefit the individual. Hole sponsorship is $50 for those with a sign and $60 for first year and art work. Raffle items and donations are welcome. Call Judi Gibson at 317-979-2413 for more information.

Bicycle fest in Nashville set for August

The Brown County Barn Burner and Brown County Bikes, 185 S. Jefferson St., will host a Brown County Community Bike Festival on Saturday, Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be free activities, food, entertainment, bike safety basics and maintenance workshops, pump track and bike skills courses, and demo bikes to try. This free, community-wide event is suitable for all ages and skill levels.

The event will be based at 185 S. Jefferson St., but includes activities and other locations through town, including Lincoln Pinch Park (at the corner of Johnson and Washington streets) and the Brown County YMCA.

For more information, visit bcbarnburner.com/bike-fest.

Women’s mountain biking weekend planned

Brown County Bikes will host Campside Sessions Women’s Mountain Bike Camp Friday through Sunday, Sept. 10 to 12, at Brown County State Park.

Participants will learn new mountain bike skills from professional coaches and meet other women who share the interest. The cost is $295 and includes guided skills coaching, primitive camping onsite, swag bag, giveaways and more.

The meal plan is $125 and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner for Saturday and lunch on Sunday.

For more information, visit dnkpresents.com/event/campside-sessions-womens-mountain-bike-camp-4.