Friday, July 3, 2009

This list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to (423) 668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.

BASEBALL

* Pre-draft ID camp: July 8, noon, W.L. “Bill” Evans Field, College Park, Ga.; for draft-eligible players (high school class of 2010, junior college players, 4-year college 2010 & ’11 classes. Call (404) 869-7966.

* Tennessee Youth Baseball Assn. state tournaments: Barfield Park, Murfreesboro; July 10-12, 5-6 coach-pitch, 7-8 coach-pitch league all-star, 9-10 league all-star, 13-14 kid-pitch league all-star; July 17-19, 7-8 coach-pitch, 5-6 coach-pitch league all-star, 9-10 kid-pitch competitive, 11-12 kid-pitch league all-star; July 24-26, 3-4-year-old, super sevens coach-pitch, 11-12 kid-pitch competitive, 13-14 kid-pitch competitive; deadline July 4. Call (615) 890-9382 or e-mail tyba4u@comcast.net.

* Chattanooga Baseball Club tryouts: July 18, 10 a.m., Chattanooga State, for 17-, 16- & 14-under 2010 teams. Contact Joe Wingate at joewingate@yahoo.com or 298-8484 or Steve Garland at thegarlands1629@aol.com or 313-3174.

* Chattanooga Cyclones fall & 2010 tryouts: July 19, AT&T Field, 1 p.m., beginning with 12-under; 15-, 16- & 18-under teams also; $20 fee. Call George Koontz at 309-4995.

* 14- to 18-under Chattanooga Cherokees tryouts: July 25 for fall & 2010 teams playing in showcases & major regional tournaments. Contact coach Nic Baker at nlbsportsfreak11@aol.com.

* 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.

* 9-under Cannons select team: Seeking players not turning 10 before 5-1-09 to complete roster. Call Jason Hollis at 316-8244.

* 12-under Chattanooga Yankees: Seeking players not turning 13 by 5-1-09 to complete roster for a 2009 schedule that includes local & major tournaments. Call Waldo Odens at (423) 443-0741.

* Player seeking 15-year-old team: Right-handed pitcher, also plays third base & outfield; switch-hitter. Call 593-0017.

* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit. Call 280-0440.

BASKETBALL

* Chattanooga Parks & Recreation youth leagues: Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m.-midnight, Howard high school gym; girls teams 18-under (& possibly 15-u) & boys teams 18- & 15-u. Call Richard West at 643-6055.

* Youth tournaments in Kingsport: Every weekend through July 12; 3-game guarantee; $150. Call (423) 863-7040 or e-mail tnshooters@hotmail.com.

* Brainerd High School Camp of Champions: July 6-9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; boys & girls; $60. Call 899-8215 or 855-9625.

* McCallie School camps: July 6-10 & 13-17, 5th-9th graders, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $200; July 20-24, 2nd-5th graders, 9 a.m.-noon, $160. Call 493-5886 or see www.mccallie.org.

* Hamilton YMCA men’s league: Starts July 12 for about 10 weeks, Sundays or Tuesdays; open, recreational, over 30 & church divisions if possible; $400. Contact Nathan Daugherty at 899-1721 or ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org.

* Jimmy Braddock camp at Grace Academy: July 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon; for boys & girls ages 8-14; $90. Call 892-8224.

* East Ridge fall men’s league signups: Until Aug. 22, ages 18-up; individuals & teams; $35 per player. Call Sidney or Shawnna at 867-6406.

* East Tennessee Prep Girls Elite 80 fall league: Players placed on 8 teams for 7-week schedule. Call (865) 387-1792.

* Ten Star all-star youth camps: Lebanon, Tenn., & Gainesville, Ga., among 2009 summer locations; boys & girls ages 10-19 eligible to apply; also, summer camp for all skill levels. See www.tenstarcamp.com or call (704) 373-0873.

* East Tennessee Prep Girls Elite 80 fall league: Players placed on 8 teams for 7-week schedule. Call (865) 387-1792.

* AAU select team for 11-13 girls: Seeking players. Call (423) 618-2647.

* Knoxville Lady Panthers: Seeking to add players to freshman, sophomore & junior AAU/Exposure teams. Call Don Brown at (865) 387-1792.

* 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.

* Power Up training: Individualized position training, skills & development. Call Johnny at 618-2647.

* Intramural wheelchair pickup games: Washington Hills Recreation Center. Call 855-9741.

BOWLING

* Chattanooga Men’s Classic League forming: To start Aug. 17 at AMF Tri State Lanes in East Ridge; captains meeting Aug. 10; president Rico Gordon, secretary Scott Nesbitt; up to 32 5-man teams playing Monday nights. Call Nesbitt at 421-1341.

FOOTBALL

* East Ridge recreational league signups (& cheerleading): July 4, 11 & 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; East Ridge Community Center. Ask for Shawnna at 867-6406.

* Ministry of Sports camp: July 6-9, Brown Middle School, noon-6 p.m.; $60. Call 362-8828 or e-mail gbloodsaw@aol.com.

* Hixson youth signups: July 11, 18 & 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., & July 28, 6-8 p.m., HYAA fields; ages 5-12, part of Scenic City Football League. Call Alan Bailey at 421-1366 or see www.hixsonyaa.org.

* East Hamilton youth league signups (& cheerleading): Basics camp starts mid-July, draft is Aug. 1; $20. Sign up at www.ehyf.org or call Mike Mixson at 779-8949.

* East Ridge Recreation camp: July 22-25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., East Ridge High School; grades 1-5; $50, deadline July 18. Call Kevin Wright at 320-0001.

* Harrison youth league signups (& cheerleading): Through Aug. 1, ages 5-12; $75 ($100 after Aug. 1). Call Roger Stevens at 580-4267 or see www.harrisonrecreation.org.

* Tri-State Battle of the Recs: Aug. 29-30, Finley Stadium; 2 preseason games for recreation teams only, from Tennessee, Georgia & Alabama; $150. Contact Brian at (423) 421-2044 or gosaints@comcast.net or see www.leaguelineup.com/recbattle.

* Chattanooga Youth Association Kickoff Classic: Sept. 5-7, Dalewood Middle School; host teams the 5-6, 7-8 & 9-10 49ers & 11-12 Chiefs; registration $100 till Aug. 16, then $150. Contact Cheri Hudgins at 355-3518 or hudgi911@bellsouth.net or Kevin Fortson at 227-7533 or see www.e-teamz.com or www.info.sports.com.

* 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.

* Chattanooga Youth Association Kickoff Classic: Sept. 5-7, Dalewood Middle School; 5-6, 7-8 & 9-10 49ers & 11-12 Chiefs are host teams; cheerleaders invited to perform at halftime; $100 till Aug. 16, then $150. Contact Cheri Hudgins at 355-3518 or hudgi911@bellsouth.net or Kevin Fortson at 227-7533.

* GTO Rattlers 15-under select signups: Gateway To Opportunity travel team for ages 13-14 (unlimited weight) & 15s under 140 pounds; 5 home/5 away regular-season games plus 1 home/1 away postseason tournament. Register at eteamz.com/gtorattlers or call 508-5440 or 580-2519.

GOLF

* Chattanooga Parks & Recreation First Tee free lessons: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Lupton City course, for Avondale, Brainerd, Carver, East Chattanooga, First-Centenary, Glenwood, John A. Patten & North Chattanooga rec. centers: 2-4 p.m., old Hickory Valley course, for East Lake, Eastdale, Sheila M. Jennings/Westside, Shepherd, South Chattanooga, Tyner & Washington Hills centers; transportation provided from the centers. Call Richard West at 643-6055.

* Hit the Z contest: Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., ZGolf driving range in East Brainerd; ZCard worth 1.5 times what a player puts up (limit $500) if he or she hits the 8-by-8 “Z” from about 120 yards. See www.zgolf.org.

* Chattanooga Parks & Recreation “golf fun”: Fridays, 4-6 p.m., ages 6-17; learning & play at city’s public courses. Call Evelyn Snorton at North Chattanooga rec. center, 757-5447, or instructor Chris Brown at 468-0754.

* CDGA Junior Tour events: July 6-7, William Bryan Memorial, Lookout Mountain; July 27-28, Danny Tribble Junior PGA Championship, Creeks Bend; Aug. 3-4, City Junior Championship, Cleveland CC; Aug. 11-12, Chattanooga Junior Classic (qualifiers only), the Honors. Register at www.cdgajrtour.org or e-mail Jeff Craig at hooptiePGA@pga.com.

* McCallie School camp: July 6-10, intermediate advanced; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., grades 6-9 boys & girls; $375. Call 493-5886 or see www.mccallie.org.

* Tennessee PGA Junior Golf Academy: July 12-17, boys’ camp; July 19-24, coed; ages 10-17, Golf House Tennessee & Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin. Call Cody Weems at (615) 790-7600 or see www.golfhousetennessee.com

* Chatt. Chapter TPGA pro-ams/tournaments: July 13-14, Honors-Council Fire Pro-Am; July 20-21, Pro-Pro at Chattanooga G&CC; July 27-28, Dan Tribble PGA Jr. Championship, Creeks Bend; Aug. 3, WindStone; Aug. 10, Signal Mountain; Oct. 5-11 Chattanooga Classic, Black Creek; Oct. 12-13, TN/GA Assistants Cup Matches, Canyon Ridge.

* Collegiate Players Tour: July 13-15 event hosted by State Farm Insurance at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay (college/amateur scramble at noon July 13, 4 players teaming with collegian, $500 per amateur, benefiting Episcopal Metropolitan Ministry); tour sanctioned by both college golf coaches’ associations. See www.collegiateplayerstour.com or call Al Carrico for the local event at 855-6706.

* Jawbones vs. Sawbones tournament: July 17, Bear Trace at Harrison Bay, 12:30 p.m.; involving attorneys against doctors & dentists, benefiting Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House Charities; 4-person teams, $100 per player; $10,000 hole-in-one contest among prizes. See www.rmhchattanooga.com.

* VIM Randy Smith Classic: Aug. 7, Brown Acres, 8 a.m. & 2 p.m.; captain’s choice format; sponsorships available; benefiting Volunteers in Medicine. call 855-8220.

* Chattanooga Basketball tournament: Aug. 17, Black Creek Club, 12:30 p.m.; 4-person select-shot teams, deadline Aug. 10; silent auction with dinner. See www.gomocs.com or call Cheri Thomas in the UTC basketball office at 425-4592.

* Dalton Police/Fire tournament: Sept. 9, Nob North, benefiting City of Dalton Public Safety Scholarship endowment at Dalton State College; 4-person select shot, $65 per player; sponsorships available through Brad Jones at (706) 278-9085, ext. 225. Signup form at www.daltonpdblog.typepad.com/golf.

MISCELLANEOUS

* Chattanooga Parks & Recreation boxing program: Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., East Chattanooga Rec. Center; ages 8-up. Call Demetrius Alexander at 697-1281. Also, ongoing citywide program for boys & girls at West Boxing Club (1600 Central Ave.); call Andy Smith at 847-7682.

* Scenic City Lawn Mower Racing Association: July 4, fun day at Savannah Valley Speedway, 10516 Hwy. 58, race at 5 p.m.; July 11 & Aug. 1, SVS, registration 2 p.m., drivers meeting at 4:30, race at 5; Aug. 22, SVS, race at 5. Call Buster Hogan at 667-4905 or Barry Goodner at 310-0867.

* Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon: July 12, 7 a.m., Ross’s Landing; 1.5-kilometer swim, 42k bike ride, 10k run; qualifier for Best of the USA Amateur & USAT National Age Group Championships; cash purse $4,990; packet pickup & body marking begin 5:30 a.m., shuttles to the swim start begin at 6 a.m.; registration deadline July 9. See www.chattanoogatrackclub.org or team-magic.com/events/waterfront/index.html.

* Senior Olympics badminton practice: Wednesday & Saturday mornings; Brainerd rec. complex. Call Gene Blaes at 624-0501.

* Southern Youth Sports Association: Will conduct tournaments in baseball, girls’ fastpitch softball, basketball & golf, in conjunction with USSSA. See www.southernyouthsportsassociation.com or contact Mark Lovrekovic at teamsysa@aol.com or (931) 268-1202.

* “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. Call 280-0440.

OUTDOORS

* Chattanooga downtown kayak trips: Thursdays-Saturdays till Aug. 15; $35 for adults, $25 for ages 8-13. E-mail ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6889.

* Appalachian Trail license plates now available in Georgia: Download application and send it with $25 to Appalachian Trail Conservancy, P.O. Box 807, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 or see www.appalachiantrail.org/galicenseplates.

* Chatt. Chapter of Tenn. Ornithological Society meeting: Second Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 720 S. Germantown Rd. Contact David Stone at rockyturf@comcast.net.

* 3-day summer archery camps: July throughout Georgia, sponsored by Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. See “Education” at www.georgiawildlife.com or contact Jen Pittman at (770) 918-6416 or Jennifer.Pittman@dnr.state.ga.us.

* Chattanooga Hiking Club outings: July 4, easy 4.5-miler at Lula Lake; July 11, moderate 8.5-miler at Bald River Falls in Tellico Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest (e-mail bjpetty@chattanooga.net); July 18, moderate 6-miler at Laurel Falls, Dayton. See hiking.chattanooga.net for more details and other leaders’ contact information.

* TTA Soddy-Daisy Chapter hikes: July 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., moderate 8-mile Piney River hike; July 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., moderate 4-miler in Prentice Cooper State Forest; pre-registration required. E-mail hike leader Don Deakins at don.deakins@gmail.com.

* Traditional hunter education class: July 6, 7, 13, 14 (6-8:30 p.m. CDT) and 18 (8 a.m.-noon), Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative community room, South Pittsburg; must pre-register by calling instructor Mike Black at (423) 718-3612.

* Women on the Water kayaking trip: July 9, 7-9 p.m.; $25 ($20 for Tennessee Aquarium members); pre-registration required at dnbweb1.blackbaud.com.

* Intermediate mountain bike ride: July 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 25-miler on Chilhowee trail system in Cherokee National Forest; for intermediate to skilled mountain bikers. E-mail Jeffrey Schaarschmidt at president@sorbachattanooga.org

* GPS rowing camp: July 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon; grades 7-12, $145. Register at www.gps.edu/camps or call 634-3457.

* McCallie School sailing camp at Privateer Yacht Club: July 13-17, ages 8-13; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $300. Call 493-5886 or see www.mccallie.org.

* Rapid Learning Whitewater Kids Club camp: July 15-17 for intermediate kayakers on area whitewater streams, $250. Contact Marcus Hulsey at hulsey_m@mail.chattanooga.gov or Tiffany Ellison at ellison_t@mail.chattanooga.gov or call OutVenture at 842-6629.

* Tennessee WMA big-game quota hunts application time: Till midnight CDT July 22; register at www.tnwildlife.org or complete form & take it to any place that sells hunting/fishing licenses; do not mail; Internet usage fee of $2, otherwise no fee for current lifetime or annual sportsman license holders; $20.50 for all other applicants.

* OutVenture camp for ages 13-18: July 20-24, Greenway Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, disc golf, biking. Call Marcus Hulsey or Tiffany Ellison at 842-6629.

* Traditional hunter education class: July 20, 21, 23 (6-9 p.m.) and 25 (8 a.m.-finish), Woodland Acres Baptist Church on McMinn County road off U.S. 11 north of Calhoun, Tenn.; must pre-register by calling instructor Ed Clowers at (423) 745-6042 or Dr. Tracy Price at (423) 745-1112.

* CD/online hunter education class: Field day Aug. 8, 8:30 a.m.-finish, Mowbray Mountain fire hall; participants must bring printed test results from online course; instructors Jon Finch and Alex Soos. Must pre-register by calling 332-5862 or 842-3239; if no answer, leave message with name, age & phone number.

* Privateer Yacht Club regatta schedule: Aug. 8, Dog Days for cruisers; Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Chickamauga Sailing Club Halloween for cruisers; Nov. 14, John’s Pig Regatta. Call 877-9411.

* Traditional hunter education class: Aug. 17, 18, 24 & 25 (6-8:30 p.m. CDT) & 29 (8 a.m.-noon), Sequatchie Valley Electrical Cooperative community room, South Pittsburg; must pre-register by calling instructor Mike Black at (423) 718-3612.

* Traditional hunter education class: Sept. 3-4 and 10-12, Calvary Baptist Church recreation center on Dayton Pike; 6-9:30 weeknights, 8:30 a.m.-finish Saturday; gun and bow class; instructors Jon Finch and Alex Soos. Must pre-register by calling 332-5862 or 842-3239; if no answer, leave message with name, age, phone number.

RUNNING

* Chickamauga Battlefield Junior Marathon registration: Under way, leading up to last mile at the Nov. 14 Battlefield Marathon; grades K-5, 25.2 miles throughout spring & summer. Forms at area YMCAs & Sports Barns or see www.chattanoogatrackclub.org.

* Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon: July 12, 7 a.m., Ross’s Landing; 1.5-kilometer swim, 42k bike ride, 10k run; qualifier for Best of the USA Amateur & USAT National Age Group Championships; cash purse $4,990; packet pickup & body marking begin 5:30 a.m., shuttles to the swim start begin at 6 a.m.; registration deadline July 9. See www.chattanoogatrackclub.org or team-magic.com/events/waterfront/index.html.

* Marathon & half marathon training program: Starts July 20 with 6 p.m. meeting at Outdoor Chattanooga (200 River St., Coolidge Park); 16-week program includes Wednesday evening runs starting July 29 at 6:15 at downtown Sports Barn and Saturday morning long runs; free to Chattanooga Track Club members, 2009 Chickamauga Battlefield & Half Marathon entrants & employees of CTC corporate sponsors, $24 to others, but that includes club membership. See www.BattlefieldMarathon.com.

* John Bruner Memorial Missionary Ridge Road Race: Aug. 8, Bragg Reservation, 8 a.m. (registration starts 6:30); 4.7 miles out South Crest Rd., around East Crest Rd. & back; proceeds to local chapter of American Red Cross & Team Bruner scholarship; no parking at race site but free shuttle service from First Lutheran Church at 2800 McCallie Ave.; $20 till Aug. 1, then $25. Register at www.active.com or contact Dan Bailey at drbailey43@aol.com or 667-2440.

SOCCER

* Youth indoor league signups: July 4 & 11, 9 a.m.-noon, for Saturday league to begin in late July; boys & girls in 5-6, 7-8 & 9-11 age groups; air-conditioned, turf field; $69; family member volunteer coaches needed. Call 314-6652 or 843-9511 or e-mail hixson525@yahoo.com.

* Chattanooga Football Club men’s games: July 4, home vs Pumas FC, 7 p.m., Finley Stadium; July 11, at Saturn FC, 6 p.m.

* McCallie School camp: July 6-10, grades 5-9 boys & girls, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (extended day camp 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $300, boarding camp $425). Call 493-5886 or see www.mccallie.org.

* Premier Soccer Academy camps: July 6-10, under-14 to -17 girls; North River YMCA; July 13-17, u-9 to -14 boys; July 20-24, u-12 to -14 girls; July 27-31, u-14 to -16 boys; for recreational, advanced & elite players; 8-11 a.m. $130 (PSA players $110); PSA tryouts during camps. Call Pedro Kozak at 847-6565.

* North Georgia YMCA British camp: July 6-10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Jack Mattox complex; boys/girls ages 3-15; see www.challengersports.com for pricing. Call (706) 858-0590 or e-mail jdonahoo@ymcachattanooga.org.

* Northwest Soccer Academy girls tryouts: July 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., & July 11, 10 a.m.-noon, for under-14 and -15 club teams (players born after 8-1-94); tryout appointments required. Call (706) 280-1990.

* Entry-level referee classes: July 10-12, Lee University, Room HC101; & Aug. 7-9, North River Christian Church; 5:30-9 p.m. Friday both sites, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1:30-6 p.m. Sunday at North River CC; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Lee; must attend all sessions; $88. Contact Gary Welch at redcard09@comcast.net or call 842-0335.

* Cleveland FC Flames ’99 under-11 boys select second tryout: July 18, 2 p.m., Greater Cleveland complex field 2; team for boys born 8-1-1998 to 7-31-2000 moving from 6-v-6 to 8-v-8 format; also, team camp July 3-17; coach is Brian Conn. Call Kelly Conn at 421-3006. For more on the Greater Cleveland complex or the Challenger Camps there, see www.grcsa.org.

* Player Development & Learning Camp: July 20-24, Camp Jordan; teams 9-11:30 a.m., individuals 6-8:30 p.m.; ages 5-17; each camp $115, both $200; deadline July 1. Contact David Barrueta at (404) 493-1794 or pdlabroad@gmail.com.

* GPS camp: July 20-24, 1:30-4 p.m.; ages 5-12; international coaches; $145. Register at www.gps.edu/camps or call 634-3457.

* University of Alabama Soccer Academy: July 23-26, elite camp for girls ages 9-17; Tuscaloosa campus. Call (205) 345-7465 or see www.alabamasocceracademy.com.

* 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

* Men’s 1-pitch tournament: July 3, Chatsworth; $200, 3-game guarantee; $500 to winning team if 8 entered. Call Rhett at (706) 847-0373.

* Pic-O-Dixie men’s slowpitch tournament: July 3-4, new Summit of Softball complex.

* SEAA girls tournament: July 10-11, Etowah, 8-under coach-pitch & 10-under fastpitch. Call (423) 336-2332.

* Men’s & coed state warmup: July 10-11, Soddy-Daisy, Miles Straight fields; 5/5 coed Friday, $100, 3-game guarantee; men’s Saturday, $100, 4-game guarantee; $225 state entry fee given to winner if 10 teams. Call Clifton at 802-2680 or Stevie at 463-9155.

* Lee University girls fastpitch camp: July 13-15, 5-8 p.m., Butler Field; middle-school ages; $65 ($70 after July 10). Call 614-8456 or e-mail erussell@leeuniversity.edu.

* Fury Fastpitch Academy “just play” clinics: July 13-16 & 20-23, 8 a.m.-noon; ages 5-12, $60; focus on fundamentals & fun aspects of softball. See furyfastpitchacademy.com.

* SEAA girls fastpitch World Series warmup: July 17-19, Pigeon Forge; 8- to 19-under. Call (865) 995-0560 or 599-4981.

* University of Alabama high school fastpitch team camp: July 21-23. See www.alabamasoftballcamps.com or call (205) 348-0526.

* Athens middle school tournament: Aug. 21-22, Athens Regional Park; no entry fee. Contact Jim Dodson at jbdodsontn@aol.com or (423) 745-4448.

* 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.

* Fury Fastpitch Academy training: Pitching, hitting, slapping, defensive skills, catching. Call Jill Higdon at (423) 504-5970 or see furyfastpitchacademy.com.

* Fastpitch pitching lessons: By Jalayne Mongar. Call 421-9830.

* Fastpitch pitching & hitting lessons: By Lauren Hudgens, who recently played for Cleveland State Community College. Call 290-6200.

* “Quicker, faster, stronger” camp: Monday-Friday daily sessions; ages 7-older; $35 a week, unlimited sessions. Call 870-1200.

* 8-under East Ridge/North Georgia select girls team: Seeking players to complete 2010 coach-pitch roster. Call (423) 605-4875 & leave message.

* 12-under Aftershock Orange girls team: Seeking catcher & other players to replace older girls moving up; all positions considered; private tryouts available. Call Eddy at 413-9681 or e-mail edwards@earthlink.net. See www.eteamz.com/Aftershock12under.

* 12-under Chattanooga Comets 97: Seeking Chattanooga/North Georgia area girls for 2010 fastpitch team. Call Bradley Jackson at 421-0730 or 443-2013 or see www.eteamz.com/ChattanoogaComets.

* 14-under B-select North Georgia team seeking players: Need pitcher & utility player to play tournaments, including Georgia state & World Series. Call Michael McCormick at (423) 443-5268 or Chris Bishop at (423) 596-8738.

* 14-year-old girl seeking 2009 14- or 16-under team: Has played all outfield positions & second base; contact hitter with speed; started slapping this past high school season; started playing as 4-year-old; her 2009 team folded without warning. Call or text Teddy Larmon at 619-5207 or e-mail nytrobud@aol.com.

* 14-year-old girl seeking 2009 team in North Georgia area: Born 8-2-94; pitches, plays 1st base, some 3rd base, strong bat; earned offensive player award from more than 400 athletes at UGA 2008 summer camp; praised by Alabama coach Patrick Murphy for her rise and curveball. Call (706) 638-3763 and leave message, or e-mail peppers@cattle-today.com.

* 16-under East Ridge/North Georgia select girls fastpitch team: Seeking players for 2009 tournaments & 2010 season. Call (423) 605-4875 & leave message.

* 17-year-old girl seeking 18-under summer travel team: She pitches and plays 1st base and outfield; looking for Chattanooga-based team. Call 344-9275.

* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit. Call 280-0440.

SWIMMING/AQUATICS

* McCallie School lessons: Throughout summer, six 30-minute group lessons, $70; private lessons available. Call 493-5536 or 493-5886 or see www.mccallie.org.

* Baylor Diving Club summer practices: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday plus 6:30-7:30 Monday-Thursday, Baylor Aquatic Center. 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.

* Chattanooga Sharks competition team: USA Swimming program conducted by Chattanooga Parks & Recreation Dept. & North River YMCA; boys and girls ages 6-14. Call Peggy Grall at 697-1385 or Kim Stuart at 877-3517.

TENNIS

* Chattanooga Racqueteers free lessons: Tuesdays & Thursdays till July 30, 6-8 p.m., Warner Park; ages 5-16. Adult clinic Mondays till July 13, 6-7:30 p.m.; basic instruction adjusted to level of participants. Call Michael Scott at 645-0579.

* Chattanooga Parks & Recreation camp: July 13-17, Champions Club, 9 a.m.-noon; $165. Call 870-3112.

* Racquet Club Junior Academy: July 13-17 & July 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-17, all levels, $130 per week for members, $165 for guests. Call 842-9622.

* McCallie School camps: July 13-17, 20-24 & Aug. 10-14; boys & girls ages 7-up; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $275 (or 9 a.m.-noon, $165). Call 493-5886 or see www.mccallie.org.

* Chattanooga City Closed Junior tournament: July 20-23, Champions Club; register by July 14 at www.usta.com with tournament ID 704235809.

* CCS middle school camps: July 20-23, $80, & Aug. 10-12, $60; 9-11 a.m.; ages 10-14. E-mail suewebb5@aol.com.

* GPS summer camps: July 27-31, Aug. 3-7 &10-14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for $60 per day, $275 per week; or 9 a.m.-noon for $35 per day, $160 per week; more details on www.gpstenniscamp.com, or call Sue Bartlett at 634-7620.

VOLLEYBALL

* North Georgia YMCA adult sand league: Through Aug. 6, Tuesday/Thursday evenings, Gilbert Stephenson Park; ages 18-up, $150. Call (706) 858-0590 or e-mail jdonahoo@ymcachattanooga.org to see if teams have individual openings.

* Judy Green camps at University of Alabama: July 6-7, High School Challenge tournament; July 10-12, setter/attacker positional camp; July 13-15, training skills & middle school day camps; July 18-21, JV & varsity team camp. See rolltide.com.

* Bryan College high school camp at Bradley Central: July 6-9; middle school camp July 9-11. Contact Bryan coach Leo Sayles at 775-7263 or www.bryan.edu or Bradley coach Christie McElhaney at 309-8760 or cmcelhaney@bradleyschools.org.

* GPS camp: July 13-16, 9-11:30 a.m.; grades 3-8, $145. Register at www.gps.edu/camps or call 634-3457.

* Ministry of Sports camp: July 13-16, Brown Middle School, noon-3 p.m.; $40. Call 362-8828 or e-mail gbloodsaw@aol.com.

* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit. Call 280-0440.

WRESTLING

* McCallie School camp: July 6-10, 2nd-7th graders, 9 a.m.-noon, $150. Call 493-5886 or see www.mccallie.org.

* Red Bank Lions camp: July 14-16, 9-11:30 a.m. & 1-3:30 p.m.; ages toddlers-6th grade & 7th grade-up; $100 all 6 sessions or $50 per session; clinicians include Ben Reichel, Bobby Demeritt, Steve Logsdon, Cody Cleveland & Guy Harris. Call Coach Reichel at 432-2514 or see www.myspace.com/rbhswrestling.

* “Too quick to stick” camp: Monday-Friday sessions, 8-week program; $35 a week, unlimited sessions; ages 7-up. Call 870-1200.

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