Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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BASEBALL
* 2011 11-under Chattanooga Colonels tryouts: July 31, 10 a.m., Brown Middle School; for players who don’t turn 12 before May 1. Call 605-7472.
* 2011 11-under MVP select tryouts: July 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Middle Valley park, field 3. Call Chris at 802-4958.
* Chattanooga Baseball Club tryouts: July 31 (ages 13-15), Aug. 1 (ages 16-18), 3 p.m., McCallie School. Call Joe Wingate at 298-8484 or Steve Garland at 313-3174.
* 2011 9-under Chattanooga Colonels tryouts: Aug. 1, 2 p.m., East Brainerd field 8; for players who don’t turn 10 before May 1. Contact Jimmy Evans at 593-0206 or Mark Roberts at (706) 313-2102.
* 2011 10-under Chattanooga Chiefs tryouts: Aug. 1 & 8, for players who don’t turn 11 before May 1. Call Brian at 503-7719.
* 2011 12-under Chattanooga Colonels tryouts: Aug. 1 & 8, 3-5 p.m, & Aug. 7, 4-6 p.m., Hixson ballfields; for players who don’t turn 13 before May 1, 2011. Call Richie at 667-6611 or Rusty at 290-6099.
* 2011 12-under North Georgia Cougars tryouts: Aug. 1 & 8, 2-4 p.m., Ringgold High School field. Call Lee Wilcox at (423) 667-7048.
* 2011 12-under North Georgia Lightning tryouts: Aug. 1, 3-5 p.m., Chatsworth; Dalton-area team moving up to top classification. Call Tommy Malchesky at (706) 218-7818.
* Boynton youth signups: Aug. 3, 5, 10 & 12, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call Lorri at (423) 704-7681.
* Youth fall league at Sonoraville, Ga.: Aug. 5 team representatives meeting, 6 p.m.; registration deadline Aug. 7; 12-player maximums on 6-, 8-, 10-, 12- & 14-under teams based on players’ 2011 eligibility; Dizzy Dean rules; $600 per team or $50 per player. Call Diane Jones at (706) 602-4435.
* 2011 9-under Tennessee Terminators tryouts: Aug. 7, Camp Jordan, for players who don’t turn 10 before May 1. Call Doug Campbell at 762-2068.
* Chattanooga Cherokees tryouts: Aug. 7, Bradley Central High School, ages 14-16 at 1 p.m., ages 17-18 at 4. Contact Nic Baker at chattanoogacherokees@yahoo.com or 488-2718.
* Jacksonville State University showcase camps: Aug. 14, 15 & 21, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. CDT (registration starts at 8); for boys in high school graduating classes 2010-13; $110. Contact coach Travis Janssen at tjanssen@jsu.edu or travis06@yahoo.com or (256) 782-8141 or 343-5949.
* Chattanooga State fall league: Aug. 17-Sept. 23; players in grades 9-12 playing 12 games on Tuesdays & Thursdays, slotted on teams by age & ability. Call coach Greg Dennis at 697-2418 or Joe Wingate at 298-8484.
* Ringgold High School hitting/pitching academy signups: Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m., for 8-week program; $150; individual lessons also available. Contact Brent Tucker at btucker.rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us or (423) 667-4000.
* 14-under Fury tryouts for fall & 2011: Aug. 21, 10 a.m., LaFayette High School; $20. Contact Tim Dean at deanangus@juno.com or (706) 639-3077.
* Cleveland State fall instructional league: Aug. 30-Oct. 2; high-school-age players. Contact Mike Policastro at mpolicastro@clevelandstatecc.edu or 478-6219 or David Miller at davbmiller@yahoo.com or 506-2799.
* Burke’s Sports Academy instruction: Private hitting, pitching & skills lessons year-round for ages 5-18. Call Marvin Burke at 894-4293 or see www.pitchhit.com.
* “Quicker, faster, stronger” camp: Monday-Friday daily sessions; ages 7-older; $35 a week, unlimited sessions. Call 870-1200.
* Lessons for high school pitchers: Taught by former University of Tennessee pitcher Zane Stone; individual & group rates to improve and sharpen skills. Call 240-3337 or e-mail zanecstone@yahoo.com.
* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit with 2-week projects. Call (706) 508-4755.
BASKETBALL
* Late Night Teen Basketball: Fridays & Saturdays through summer, Howard high school gym, starting 6 p.m.; 18- & 15-under leagues; sponsored by Chattanooga Parks & Recreation & Bi-Lo. Call Richard West at 643-6055.
* Georgia Northwestern Technical College tryouts: Aug. 19, Sept. 23 & 30, Rossville Athletic Complex, 7-9 p.m., for men enrolled/enrolling at the 2-year school & eligible for athletics; Aug. 12, Sept. 16 & 30, Rome-Floyd Area YMCA, 7 p.m., for women. Call (706) 764-3813.
* Downtown YMCA adult league: Starts Sept. 7, games Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; competive & recreational divisions. Contact Ryan Leach at rleach@ymcachattanooga.org or 266-3766.
* Ages 13-15 AAU girls team tryouts: Call Johnny at 618-2647.
* Chattanooga Basketball Foundation: AAU boys & girls teams, ages 10-15. Call Book McCray at 227-7206.
* Personal training: By successful college coach Melvin Williams; boys & girls ages 7-18, individuals or small groups. Call Coach Williams at 322-5939.
* Individual lessons: For boys & girls in grades 6-12. Call Grover Levy at (931) 636-7311 or see www.askthepositivecoach.com.
* Personal professional-level training: All ages, boys & girls, taught by current pro player. Call Tony Doyley at (423) 308-9450.
* Power Up training: Individualized high-level training for all ages. Call lead instructor Roy Pankey at 285-0334.
* Intramural wheelchair pickup games: Washington Hills Recreation Center. Call 855-9741.
* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit with 2-week projects. Call (706) 508-4755.
BOWLING
* Seniors on the Move league meeting: Aug. 10, 1 p.m., AMF Tri State Lanes; bowling starts Aug. 17; men & women ages 50-over. Call president Betty Armstrong at (706) 858-7405 or secretary-treasurer Pat Almany at (706) 375-8178.
* Cream of the Crop seniors meeting: Aug. 16, noon, AMF Tri State Lanes; bowling starts Aug. 23, 1 p.m.; brand-new handicap league for men & women ages 50-over. Call Bettye Davis at 892-8118.
FOOTBALL
* Rossville youth signups (& cheerleading): July 28-30 & Aug. 2-6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., city hall on McFarland Avenue; ages 5-12 (cheerleaders 4-12) as of May 1, $80 (sibling discounts). Call (423) 463-4461.
* GTO Dragons youth signups (also cheer, dance & band): Till Aug. 21, Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Avondale Recreation Center; $60; football ages 9-10, 11-12 & 13-15; cheer, dance, band ages 7-15. Call 508-5440.
* Boynton youth signups: July 29, 6-8 p.m.; July 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $85. Call Lorri at (423) 704-7681.
* UTC women’s clinic: July 30, 6-10 p.m., Finley Stadium; ages 14-over; on-field instruction & play demonstrations led by Mocs coach Russ Huesman & his staff; tour of UTC locker room; discussion panel with coaches’ wives; Q&A session with Huesman & his wife; $40. Contact Erika Lerum at erika-lerum@utc.edu or 425-2270.
* Chattanooga Valley signups (& cheerleading): Till Aug. 17, Saturdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8 p.m., CV Elementary School; ages 6-11 (cheerleading 6-12).
* East Ridge youth signups (& cheerleading): July 31, Aug. 7 & 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., E. Ridge Community Center; $80; ages 5-12 as part of Scenic City league; added coaches & sponsors welcome. Call Shawnna Skiles at 867-6406.
* Harrison Recreation final youth signups (& cheerleading): July 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $90. Call Roger Stevens at 508-4267.
* Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe youth signups: See www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lfo.
* Ringgold Youth Association signups: See ringgoldyouth.com.
* Chattanooga Invitational Labor Day Youth Classic: Sept. 4-6; ages 6-, 8-, 10- & 11-under; $150, 3 games guaranteed. Contact Edmund Baulding at baulding3@aol.com or 314-4230.
* Ready, React and Dominate clinic: 8-week program for speed, agility, quickness, explosive strength & sports-specific drills; $100 month, unlimited sessions. Call 870-1200 Monday-Friday.
GOLF
* Northwest Georgia Bank Foundation benefit: Aug. 4, Champions Club at Hampton Creek; team play, morning & afternoon tee times. Call Richard Arp at (706) 965-3000.
* Red Bank High School tournament: Aug. 7, Trenton Golf Club, 8:15 a.m. (7:30 sign-in); 4-player select shot, $60 per person, mulligans $5 each (limit 2); sponsorships available; no metal spikes. Call Ted Ledwell at 313-6190 or 875-6190, Ken Livingston at 827-8675 or 870-1439 or Tim Ledbetter at 240-2895.
* Jaxson Kidd Memorial tournament: Aug. 7, Chatata Valley, 1:30 p.m.; 2-person select shot, $60 each; sponsorships available; proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. E-mail jaxsonkiddmemorial@charter.net or call Kylie Kidd at 309-8075 or Johnny Kidd at 413-8440.
* Chattanooga Chapter Tennessee PGA Pro-Ams: Aug. 9, The Champions at Hampton Creek; Aug. 16, Moccasin Bend; Aug. 23, Partners Circle Day, Cleveland CC. Call Dan Tribble Jr. at 504-3607.
* Tennessee Valley FCU tournament: Aug. 16, Black Creek, morning & afternoon starts; benefiting Students Taking A Right Stand in Hamilton County school system. See www.playgolfdogood.com.
* Jackie Davidson Memorial tournament: Aug. 28, Valleybrook, 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. starts; 4-person select shot, $100 per player; proceeds to scholarship in Davidson’s name for Hixson High student going to the University of Tennessee. Call the course at 842-4646 or David McKenna at 304-7418.
* Ronald McDonald House Charities Verizon Wireless Classic: Aug. 30, Black Creek, 8:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. starts; register as a team or individual, $300 each; grand prize for each morning & afternoon round is $10,000; best overall team gets RMHC Kaylor Cup. Register at www.rmhchattanooga.com or call 778-4300.
* Lana’s Love Foundation tournament: Aug. 31, WindStone, 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. starts; 4-person teams, $150 each player; sponsorships of $100 to $10,000 available. See www.lanaslove.com or call 629-2998, Holly Shull at 322-7015, Jennifer Greer at 240-1699, Barn Nursery at 698-BARN or 822-9500 or Jim Webster at 488-7697.
* Champions Junior Tour: Fall, spring & summer tours in Knoxville area for boys & girls ages 14-under; 1-day events. See www.championsjrgolf.com.
* Habitat for Humanity tournament: Sept. 11, Montlake, 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. starts; 4-player select shot, $55 each; registration by Sept. 1 provides chances for 3 players to get $100 gift certificates. Contact Betty Hammack at bjhammack8602@comcast.net or 451-7497.
* Lowell Fritz Senior/Mid Am Challenge: Sept. 25-26, Dalton Golf & Country Club. Call (706) 259-5911.
MISCELLANEOUS
* Cricket for a Good Cause: Till July 31, Luttrell Lane, Ringgold; 12 teams to watch; weekend & weeknight matches; proceeds help Chaitanya Gompa Charity.
* U.S. Olympic weightlifting for youth: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, downtown YMCA; middle & high school ages, developing strength, coordination, power & flexibility; taught by certified U.S. Olympic strength coach for athletes of all levels in all sports. E-mail bwatson@ymcachattanooga.org or call 266-3766, ext. 137.
* Southern Stampede disc golf tournament: July 31, Jack Mattox park disc course, Ringgold; all ages, cash awards & special prizes; $10. Call Scott Homberg at (423) 595-1199.
* Dalton Youth Triathlon: Aug. 7, Dalton Recreation Center; 8-under division 8 a.m. (50-meter swim, 1-mile bike, 0.5-mile run); ages 9-12 8:45 (150-meter swim, 4-mile bike, 1-mile run); ages 13-17 10 a.m. (300-meter swim, 8-mile bike, 2-mile run). Pre-register at active.com or download form from www.ccacswimming.org; race-day registration starts 7 a.m.
* Sports Barn/Quintana Roo Sprint Triathlon: Aug. 8, 7 a.m., starting at Chickamauga Dam recreation area; 0.25-mile swim, 8.2-mile bike ride, 2-mile run along river and North Shore; $45 ($75 per relay team) till Aug. 5, then $50 ($75); pre-registration required at www.sportsbarn.net or 266-1125. Contact Andrea Perry Lyons at andrea@firstthings.org or 267-5383 or Teresa Wade at twade@sportsbarn.net or 266-1125.
* Boynton Recreation kickball signups: Ongoing for youth & adults. Call Lorri at (423) 704-7681.
* Catoosa County coed kickball signups: July 30-Aug. 23, for league play at Jack Mattox complex; ages 15-up; team fee $225 for 10 games. E-mail adam.wilson@catoosa.com or call (706) 891-4199.
* Lawn mower racing: Aug. 28, Marion County Fair, Jasper, registration 6 p.m. EDT, meeting 7:30, race 8 p.m. EDT; Sept. 11, Scenic City Summer Nationals, Savannah Valley Speedway. Call Buster Hogan at 667-4905.
* Walk Me Home 5k walk: Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tennessee Riverpark (registration 9 a.m.); supporting foster care in Tennessee; sponsorships & donations also appreciated. See www.walkmehome.org or e-mail Cheryl.Paris@tn.gov, pcarroll@tnadocate.org or cturner@tnadvocate.org.
* Purplestride Chattanooga 5k walk: Oct. 9, Coolidge Park, 10 a.m. (registration starts 8 a.m.), plus 1-mile fun walk at 10:30; $20 ($15 ages 13-18, 12-under & pancreatic cancer survivors free) till Sept. 26, then $25. Register at purplestride2010.org. Call 866-9033 or 894-2744 for more information.
* A Walk for Cammy’s Cause: Oct. 10, GPS track, 2 p.m.; proceeds to Mary Cameron Robinson Foundation in her memory to promote healthy body image & self-esteem; $25 per walker; can create a team & raise more money. Register at www.mcrfoundation.com or at the event.
* Senior Olympics badminton practice: Wednesday & Saturday mornings; Brainerd rec. complex. Call Gene Blaes at 624-0501.
* “Table soccer”: Chattanooga Subbuteo League looking for players; easy to learn & play; equipment provided. Call (706) 965-6881 or see www.americansubbuteo.com.
* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit with 2-week projects. Call (706) 508-4755.
OUTDOORS
* South Cumberland State Park hikes: July 30, 1:30 p.m. CDT, moderate 4-miler to Savage Falls from Savage Gulf ranger station; July 31, 9 a.m., 10-miler for seasoned hikers from Savage Gulf ranger station. See www.friendsofscsra.org.
* Downtown kayak trips: Fridays and Saturdays till Sept. 25, 9 a.m.; from Outdoor Chattanooga at Coolidge Park; 2-hour river trips; $35 adults, $25 ages 8-13; pre-registration requred. E-mail ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
* Online hunter safety course: Field day July 31, Cleveland Hunting Rifle and Pistol Club, 8 a.m. till finished; instructors Philip Earhart and Jack Adkisson. Must pre-register through philip.w.earhart@tn.gov or (800) 262-6704, ext. 3309.
* Free, guided Stringers Ridge hike: Aug. 5, meet 6 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park, for car caravan; hike suitable for children as young as 8 accompanied by parent. RSVP to ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.
* Hunter safety course: Aug. 5-6, 5:30-9 p.m., and Aug. 7, 9 a.m. till finished, Candies Creek Baptist Church, Charleston; must attend all sessions; Philip Earhart instructor. Must pre-register by calling Bobby Dye at 336-3928.
* Greenway 5-mile trail race: Aug. 7, Greenway Farm. See www.rockcreek/com/greenway.
* TVCC BYO-Boat paddle: Aug. 7, Tennessee River; Aug. 21, Nickajack Cave. E-mail 598eric@gmail.com.
* Moccasin Bend informational bicycle tour: Aug. 12, 6 p.m., beginning at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park; free but 20-person limit; adults and ages 14-older accompanied by adults. To register or borrow a bike, call 643-6889.
* Chatt. Chapter of Tenn. Ornithological Society meeting: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 720 S. Germantown Rd. Contact David Stone at rockyturf@comcast.net or 238-4234.
* Tennessee Wild hikes in Cherokee National Forest: Aug. 14, moderate 5.4-miler on Rock Creek Trail in Little Frog Wilderness; Aug. 21, easy 2.5-miler on Big Creek Trail into Big Frog Wilderness (suitable for families with children ages 5-up); all free, but space limited and registration required; Sept. 11, moderately strenuous 7-miler into the Sampson Mountain Wilderness, including Turkey Pen Cove and Middle Spring trails; Oct. 4, 3.2-miler suitable for families with children from Cherohala Skyway to Whigg Meadow; Oct. 10, easy 4-miler on Brookshire Creek Trail to Upper Bald River Wilderness study area. Contact Jeff Hunter at jeff@safc.org or 322-7866.
* Privateer Yacht Club regattas: Aug. 15, Dog Days for PHRF and dinghies; Oct. 30-31, Chickamauga Sailing Club Halloween Regatta for keel boats; Nov. 13, John’s Pig Regatta for cruisers (pursuit race).
* Hunter safety class: Aug. 16-17 and 23-24, 6-8:30 p.m. CDT, and Aug. 28, 8 a.m.-noon, Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative community room in South Pittsburg; must be at least 9 years old; must attend all sessions; class size limited; instructor Mike Black. Call (423) 718-3612.
* Hunter safety class: Aug. 23-26, 6:30-9:30 p.m., and Aug. 29 (live fire), Cleveland State Community College; must attend all sessions; Ted Keirn instructor. Must pre-register by calling 472-7141, ext. 458; follow message instructions.
* Habitat for Humanity Mud Run: Aug. 28, Greenway Farm, 8 a.m.; military-style obstacle-course race with most obstacles including or surrounded by mud. E-mail Van Patton at vpatton@habichatt.org.
* Dale Hollow Lake overnight kayak trip: Aug. 28-29, from Greenway Farm, Hixson; $150 includes transportation, meals, kayaking/kayaking gear; sponsored by Outdoor Chattanooga and Rock/Çreek Outdoors. Pre-registration required through ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.
* Online hunter safety class: Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m. CDT (registration/introduction), and Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-finished, Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative community room in South Pittsburg; must be at least 9 years old; must attend both days; free but must have access to computer apart from the meetings; Mike Black instructor.
* Hunter safety class: Begins Sept. 7, 6 p.m., Notchy Creek Baptist Church, Madisonville; Sharon Brookshire instructor. Register first night.
RUNNING
* Greenway 5-mile trail race: Aug. 7, Greenway Farm. See www.rockcreek/com/greenway.
* Dalton Youth Triathlon: Aug. 7, Dalton Recreation Center; 8-under division 8 a.m. (50-meter swim, 1-mile bike, 0.5-mile run); ages 9-12 8:45 (150-meter swim, 4-mile bike, 1-mile run); ages 13-17 10 a.m. (300-meter swim, 8-mile bike, 2-mile run). Pre-register at active.com or download form from www.ccacswimming.org; race-day registration starts 7 a.m.
* Sports Barn/Quintana Roo Sprint Triathlon: Aug. 8, 7 a.m., starting at Chickamauga Dam recreation area; 0.25-mile swim, 8.2-mile bike ride, 2-mile run along river and North Shore; $45 ($75 per relay team) till Aug. 5, then $50 ($75); pre-registration required at www.sportsbarn.net or 266-1125. Contact Andrea Perry Lyons at andrea@firstthings.org or 267-5383 or Teresa Wade at twade@sportsbarn.net or 266-1125.
* Missionary Ridge Road Race: Aug. 14. See www.chattanoogatrackclub.org.
* Habitat for Humanity Mud Run: Aug. 28, Greenway Farm, 8 a.m.; military-style obstacle-course race with most obstacles including or surrounded by mud. E-mail Van Patton at vpatton@habichatt.org.
SOCCER
* Chattanooga Valley signups: Till Aug. 17, Saturdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8 p.m., CV Elementary School; ages 4-14.
* East Ridge youth signups: July 29, Aug. 5 & 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; July 31 & Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Aug. 1 & 8, 2-4 p.m.; under-4 $65, u-6 to high school age $75 (siblings maximum $180). See www.ersoccer.org.
* Chattanooga United summer camp: Aug. 2, 3, 5 & 6, Redoubt complex; ages 8-14; 9:30-11:30 a.m. for CUFC select players, 1:30-3:30 p.m. for recreational players; $45. See www.chattanoogaunited.com
* Redoubt youth signups: Aug. 7 & 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 8, 1-3 p.m.; Aug. 12, 6-8 p.m.; complex on Bonny Oaks Drive. E-mail redoubtsoccer.com or call 899-4180.
* Hamilton YMCA indoor pee wee signups: Till Aug. 28 for Saturday games; boys & girls ages 3-6. Contact Nathan Daugherty at ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org or 899-1721.
* High school player training: Focused on individual skills; sessions twice weekly. Call Richard Northcutt at 3143207.
* Barrueta’s Tots Parent/Child orientation: Helping parents become better soccer instructors for their children; $75 for 1-time visit to your home. Contact GPS coach & former MLS professional and NCAA Division I coach Dave Barrueta at (404) 493-1794 or davidb@gps.edu.
* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit. Call 280-0440.
SOFTBALL
* Catoosa County adult signups: July 30-Aug. 23, for fall league of 10 games & double-elimination tournament at Jack Mattox complex; ages 15-up; team fee $395. E-mail adam.wilson@catoosa.com or call (706) 891-4199.
* TSFA Summer Slam girls tournament: July 31, Rossville City Park; warmup for fall-league teams, 4-game guarantee; 6-under $75, 8-u $85, 10- to 16-u fastpitch $175. Call Charlie Stephens at (423) 693-5132 or see tristatefastpitch@yahoo.com.
* Boynton youth signups: Aug. 3, 5, 10 & 12, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call Lorri at (423) 704-7681.
* 8- & 10-under Frost Falcons girls tryouts: Aug. 7 & 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Red Bank fields. Call Charlie Stephens at 693-5132 about the 2003 team, Jay Haggard at 605-1267 about the 2001 team.
* Fury 2000 10-under girls fastpitch tryouts: Aug. 14, 1 p.m., & Aug. 15, 2 p.m., Tyner complex; all positions open; see www.eteamz.com/Fury2000. Call coach Steven Millwood at 760-8009.
* New 12-under “A” girls fastpitch team tryouts: Aug. 14-15; preference for 1999 birthdays but will consider ’98s; coaches have more than 20 years of high school coaching experience with 5 state titles. Call 802-9462 or 503-6816.
* Camp Jordan adult slowpitch league: Starting Aug. 16, recreation play for men, women & coed teams. Call Pete at (706) 935-5100.
* Athens middle school girls fastpitch tournament: Aug. 20-21, Athens Regional Park; no entry fee. Contact Jim Dodson at jbdodsontn@aol.com or (423) 745-4448.
* 2001 Fury Fastpitch girls fastpitch tryouts: Aug. 21; all positions open for dedicated players & parents; see www.furyfastpitch.net. Contact coach Robbie Boles at bolesrobbie@yahoo.com or 595-6203.
* Fury Fastpitch organization tryouts: Aug. 28, Frost Stadium, age groups 10-18. Pre-registration & other information will be available at www.furyfastpitch.net.
* Burke’s Sports Academy fastpitch instruction: Private hitting, pitching & skills lessons year-round for ages 5-18. Call Marvin Burke at 894-4293 or see www.pitchhit.com.
* Lee University individual/group lessons: Pitching, catching, fielding, hitting & slapping instruction from Lee coaches & players. Contact coach Emily Russell at 614-8456 or erussell@leeuniversity.edu.
* Fury Fastpitch Academy training: Pitching, hitting, slapping, defensive skills, catching. Call Jill Higdon at (423) 504-5970 or see furyfastpitchacademy.com.
* Fastpitch lessons from Ginger Jones: First-team All-American at Alabama now instructing in this area; small hitting or pitching groups or entire teams. E-mail jcrawfordh@yahoo.com or call 504-5970.
* Fastpitch lessons from Jessica Penney: All-conference Shorter College pitcher from Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe. Call (423) 260-2510.
* Private hitting & catching lessons: By UTC assistant coach Jeff Martin. Contact him at 488-8316 or JMART14@comcast.net.
* Fastpitch pitching lessons: By Jalayne Mongar. Call 421-9830.
* Fastpitch pitching, hitting & fielding lessons: By Kerilyn Mongar. Call 321-2111.
* “Quicker, faster, stronger” camp: Monday-Friday daily sessions; ages 7-older; $35 a week, unlimited sessions. Call 870-1200.
* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit with 2-week projects. Call (706) 508-4755.
SWIMMING/AQUATICS
* Warner Park pool summer schedule: Open 1-5 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Call Peggy Grall at 697-1385.
* McCallie School swim lessons: Throughout summer; boys & girls, all ages, 6 30-minute lessons per session, $70; private lessons available. Call the pool at 493-5536, see www.mccallie.org or call 493-5886.
* Baylor Diving Club fall registration: Aug. 27 & 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Baylor Aquatic Center; classes start Sept. 1, 5:30 p.m.; all ages welcome; divers will be evaluated the 1st week & assigned to classes according to age & ability. Contact John Bonds at jbonds@baylorschool.org or 267-8506, ext. 654.
* Baylor Swim Club: Check www.baylorswimming.org or e-mail brian_gill@baylorschool.org or bgill@baylorswimming.org or call 267-8506, ext. 630.
* SCAC competitive swimming: Year-round, all ages and abilities; homeschool program available; first 2 weeks free. Call John Woods at 634-7606 or see swimscac.com.
TENNIS
* World Flex League local competition: Registration opens July 28 for adult fall play, Aug. 17 for Oct. 9-Nov. 21 junior play; Aug. 9 deadline for Aug. 14-Sept. 26 junior singles; juniors $15, adults $25, part of proceeds go to Bryan Brothers Foundation assisting at-risk children & their families. Register at www.worldflextennis.com.
* McCallie School camp: Aug. 9-13; boys & girls ages 7-up, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $285 ($175 for 9 a.m.-noon). See www.mccallie.org or call 493-5886.
* Champions Club fall team leagues: Sept. 7-Nov. 14, deadline 6 p.m. Aug. 29 or when divisions fill; men’s & women’s NTRP levels starting at 3.0; top 4 players & doubles teams in each division qualify for the playoffs; junior players welcome but ages 13-up recommended; $40 each. Call 870-3112.
* Hamilton YMCA year-round lessons: Group, family & private sessions for ages 4-over from 2006 and ’09 USTA Tennessee pro of the year Murtala Habu. Call 899-1721 or e-mail ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org.
VOLLEYBALL
* Boynton youth signups: Aug. 3, 5, 10 & 12, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call Lorri at (423) 704-7681.
* Hamilton YMCA girls signups: Deadline & skills evaluation Aug. 14 for at least 8 matches on Saturdays; ages 7-14. Contact Nathan Daugherty at ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org or call 899-1721.
* Downtown YMCA girls league: Starts Aug. 23, matches on Saturdays; ages 7-14. Contact Ryan Leach at rleach@ymcachattanooga.org or 266-3766.
WRESTLING
* “Too quick to stick” camp: Monday-Friday sessions, 8-week program; $35 a week, unlimited sessions; ages 7-up. Call 870-1200.
E-mail Sports at sports@timesfreepress.com
