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The Kingston girls varsity soccer team hosted Sequim during the Olympic League tournament in fall 2012.
Continued from page A8 available on how sporting events impact habitat, she said. There was a change in habitat following the construction of the school, but there is no solid data available on how sporting events impact habitat, she said. The final version of the Environmental Impact Statement states, “lighted athletic fields could adversely impact wildlife,” and “the presence of lighted athletic fields could alter nighttime activities of some wildlife species.” Maasberg is not going to start a “major campaign” over the issue, but wants more consideration for wildlife. Though the hearing was for neighbors living within 400 feet of the school to address the board with concerns, the majority of speakers supported the field. One other resident within the perimeter filed concerns directly to the county, Smith said. The resident was “not excited” there was activity outside of the use permit and felt the district should be fined, Smith said. The resident was concerned about impacts regarding noise, stormwater, wildlife and health issues. Hope Lash, the Kingston High School Athletic
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Boosters president, said the permitting was an oversight. The school has seen a football team go from no wins to competing in a state tournament since the school opened, she said. Former district employee Robin Shoemaker, parent of two Kingston graduates, showed her support for the field as well. She is a neighbor and has not seen adverse affects from games being played at the field. She also wants a track paid for by tax money to be used. And it is a comfort for parents knowing their students do not have to travel as much to compete in athletics, she said. However, Shoemaker said, the original intent was for Buc Field to be used as a practice field. Kingston coaches
showed support for the field as well. Kingston boys and girls soccer coach Craig Smith said there are more than 30 home soccer games per year, not including postseason. Kingston, about 10 miles away from Poulsbo, has its own community, he said. The Kingston athletes represent more than just themselves. Head football coach Todd Harder wants no other field on which to play home games. “We’re proud of our field,” he said. “I hope that the community understands that.” Karla Manuguid, head coach for cross country and track, appreciated the comments on school pride. Manuguid, also a Kingston Middle School science
teacher, said she understands the issues surrounding the impact on the environment. However, she said there would be an increase in costs if Kingston could not host home games. Speaking at the podium, school board member Scott Henden — a Kingston resident — would like to give the community a complete field, he said. Former school board member Catherine Ahl was not as concerned with permitting as she was with the district’s plan to build a press box. The press box, if allowed, is expected to cost $30,000. That’s money being spent on something outside of the classroom, amid cuts to programs and jobs in the district. Kingston sports teams were originally intended to
A high school camp is 9-11 a.m. for players entering grades 9-12. Cost is $75. An elementary camp for players entering grades three to six are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $50. A middle school camp is scheduled for 1:30-3 p.m. for players entering sev-
enth and eighth grade. Cost is $50. All camps include a T-shirt and prizes. Visit the Kingston High School boys basketball website or contact head coach Blake Conley, (509) 990-9962, or bconley@ nkschools.org.
play games at North Kitsap High School’s stadium, one of several closely-located sports fields comprising what the local public facilities district is calling the North Kitsap Regional Events Center. Until lights were installed at Buc Field, KHS teams practiced at North Kitsap Stadium. The district originally intended to make the stadium a more neutral venue, Mohler said. The Associated Student Body from both schools, along with coaches and staff, were supposed to come to an agreement. According to district documents in Herald files, the district intended to repaint the stadium and scoreboard and modify the stadium for multiple-team support. The stadium modifications were estimated at $309,152. Mohler said studies were done when the district went out for the 2001 bond at how other districts dealt with multiple schools sharing one stadium. Most districts with more than one high school have one shared stadium, she said. Central Kitsap’s three high schools, for example, share a stadium. Mohler understands the Kingston community is enthusiastic for its sports teams. However, Kingston was never intended to “mirror” North Kitsap High School in regard to what was offered. Kingston, for example, never built a pool so its swim teams could
have home meets — the Bucs share space with the Vikings at the North Kitsap Community Pool. Meanwhile, as long as the district is applying for the proper permits, no penalties for non-compliance at KHS’s practice field are going to be given, Smith said in a previous interview. There have been no complaints spurring involvement — and cost — of county code enforcement officers. The district’s interim director of maintenance, Mike Currie, is working with the county to move forward with the permit process, Superintendent Patty Page said. If the county does not allow for a change in permit? “I’m just not even going to go there,” Page said. “At this point, we’re looking at making the application and hoping it gets changed … If not, we’ll need to reassess.” The county has asked for a description of proposed expansions to the field, Smith said. The county will also look into the frequency of nighttime use of the field, duration of use of field lights, maximum attendance at games, and parking. The county will base its decision on whether the proposed expansions and play can happen based on findings of impact and mitigation, he said.
KHS track camp scheduled for June
Cost is $80 per participant. Registration forms can be picked up at Kingston Middle School, Gordon Elementary School, and Wolfle Elementary School. Campers will learn the ins-and-outs of track and field events from Kingston High School coaches and athletes.
Summer sports camps NK boys b’ball Fifth KHS b’ball camp is June 18-21 camp is June 24 POULSBO — A boys basketball camp is scheduled for June 18-21 in the North Kitsap High School Gymnasium. North Kitsap head coach Dan Rosenberg and the rest of the coaching staff will lead the camps. Professional basketball player Justin Neuhaus will be the guest speaker. Camps will be held 9 a.m. to noon. They are open to any player entering grades three to eight. Cost is $55 per camper. A shooting clinic will be held June 28 from 9 a.m. to noon for players entering grades seven to 12. Cost is $25 per player. All participants get a T-shirt. Register online at www. vikinghoopscamp.com.
KINGSTON — The fifth Kingston basketball camps are scheduled for June 24-27. The camps will be in the Kingston High School Gymnasium.
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