Spokane, Wash. — Lebanon’s Katrina Geurkink posted four top-three finishes in a variety of throwing events at the USA Track and Field Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships last weekend at Eastern Washington University’s Roos Field.

Geurkink, 57, opened the championship on Thursday by competing in the women’s 30-59 age group in the hammer, placing third at 114 feet, 11 inches, and the 35-59 age division in the weight throw, taking second at 37-1.25. Geukink added another third on Friday, throwing 86-9 in the discus for women ages 50-59.

Geurkink concluded her national meet visit on Sunday by taking third in the women’s 50-59 shot put, throwing 33-11.25.

Geurkink throws for the Lebanon-based Thor’s Stone Athletic Club.

Her points earned at nationals left TSAC 45th out of more than 100 clubs scoring points at the meet. More than 900 athletes competed at the championship.

On the Pitch

VSOA Seeking Referees

Ludlow, Vt. — The Vermont Soccer Officials Association is seeking candidates interested in becoming a varsity or subvarsity soccer official.

VSOA referee trainer Gary Blodgett will hold a pair of workouts in August attuned to people seeking entry into the ranks of soccer officials.

The first will take place in the cafeteria at Black River High School in Ludlow on Aug. 6 from 6-9 p.m., with a following field-day practice at a later date. The second is set for Rutland High School on Aug. 23 from 1-6 p.m., which will include on-field training as part of the clinic.

The training includes a review of the rules of the game, a test and the field practice. The cost for either clinic is $75, which also covers VSOA membership for the coming fall season. Interested men and women should contact Gary Blodgett at gblodg@comcast.net or 802-558-3147.

More information is also available online at www.vermontsoa.com.

On the Tee

Carter GC Ladies Night

Lebanon — Carter Golf Club has added a weekly night for women golfers as part of its schedule.

Ladies night will be every Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the nine-hole course.

For $25 each week, golfers will get a nine-hole scramble tournament round on the par-36 layout along with a power cart, food and post-round prizes.

Participants are asked to call the course at 603-448-4483 to reserve a spot each week.

On the Run

Stoaked Run Coming

Hanover — The Stoaked Trail Run, the seventh event of the Western New Hampshire Trail Running Series, will take place on Saturday at Storrs Pond Recreation Area.

The 12.5-kilometer race is open to all ages. The first 100 registrants also will receive a free day pass to Storrs Pond after the race’s conclusion. The run begins at 9 a.m. Preregistration (through Friday) is available through www.wnhtrs.com at a cost of $10 for youths ages 15-19 and $15 for adults.

Race-day registration will be available for an additional $5 for both divisions.

Visit the Western New Hampshire Trail Running Series website or contact the Upper Valley Trails Alliance at 802-649-9075 for more details.

On Two Wheels

Tour de Taste Set

Fairlee — The Upper Valley Trails Alliance will hold its 12th Tour de Taste pedaling picnic on Sept. 9 starting at 10 a.m.

The tour takes cyclists along scenic routes covering six, 21 or 30 miles, with food stops along the way staffed by local restaurants and farms.

Pre-registration is required for the Tour de Taste. All funds raised go toward the UVTA’s programs and trail improvement projects.

Visit www.uvtrails.org for more information or to register.