Sports briefs: Blue Devil swim team meeting is Wednesday

An informational meeting for boys and girls interested in competing for the Davis High swim teams this spring is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DHS library.

Blue Devil coach Tracy Stapleton says all interested athletes should attend and bring a parent.

DHS track meeting

The Blue Devil track and field program will conduct a parent/athlete informational meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the DHS library.

Any athletes interested in joining the team for the 2013 spring season should attend as Devil coach Spencer Elliott will discuss expectations for coaches and athletes, talk about the program, answer questions and distribute roster forms and order forms.

For more information, contact Elliott at selliott@djusd.net or 530-219-4573. Information is also available on www.dhstrack.com.

Yolo Post 77

American Legion Post 77 will host its annual crab and prawn feed on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Yolo County Fairgrounds.

The event is designed to provide support for American Legion baseball as well as other youth sports.

The dinner costs $40 and will begin at 7:30 p.m. following a no-host social hour that starts at 6 p.m.

To buy tickets or get more information on the event, including being involved in the fundraising, call the American Legion club room at 530-662-9772 between 1 and 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Football and cheer clinic

The Davis Junior Blue Devils are inviting potential and returning football players and cheerleaders to attend a free clinic on Saturday, Feb. 2 at DHS’ Ron & Mary Brown Stadium.

The one-day camp, which is designed for kids ages 6 to 14, will run from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and youngsters are encouraged to bring cleats or running shoes and something to drink.

For the football players, the clinic will emphasize basic fundamentals, skills and agility. The accompanying cheer clinic will teach basic skills.

Prizes will be awarded and athletes can have some fun with DHS coaches and players.

Football crab feed

Tickets still are available for the annual Davis Blue Devils Football Backers Crab Feed. The event is set for Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Veterans’ Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St.

Tickets are $45 and may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Foster at oreo2250@yahoo.com or 916-402-1148.

Live and silent auctions highlight the local football program’s big fundraiser, which begins at 6:30 p.m.

The price of admission covers refreshments (including wine and beer for those over 21) and all-you-can-eat crab and pasta. In addition to the auctions, the Backers will have a multi-prized raffle.

Foster says raffle gifts are welcome and can be donated by contacting her. Backers will arrange to pick up the prizes.