Neil Schiffman's participation in Saturday's Ironman Triathlon in Panama City, Fla., has a duel purpose. The 51-year-old not only wants to do well in the race - which involves a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run - but he also wants to raise money for the Community School of Music & Arts. Schiffman has been gathering sponsorships and the funds will benefit CSMA, a non-profit arts education center in Mountain View. To sponsor Schiffman, a veteran triathlete, call CSMA at 961-0342, ext. 303.
Riding high
Mountain View resident Kevin Lozares won the year-end, all-around saddle competition for his age group last month at the Northern California Junior Rodeo Finals in Oakdale. The eighth-grader at Pinewood School qualified for the finals by finishing in the top 10 in four events.
Sports seminar
Personal Best Performance Clinic, 160 Main St., Los Altos, is hosting a seminar titled "Considering the Mind and Motives of the Young Athlete: How Parents Can Be Supportive" from 7-8:30 p.m., Monday. Sports psychologist JoAnn Dahlkoetter, Ph.D., will conduct the seminar and field questions. Cost is $20. For more information, call 941-1379.
Join the club
Club Kalani South, a club volleyball team based in Mountain View, is seeking players ages 12-18 for the upcoming season. The team is run by Peter Kim, Mountain View High volleyball coach. The season runs from January to June. For tryout times, call Kim at (408) 269-5090.
Soccer flash
The Portola Valley Flash, an under-18 girls fall soccer team, seeks players born after July 31, 1981. For more information, call team manager John Wachtel at 854-4920.