Sports Calendar

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 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

* Red Bank High School alumni game: Oct. 4, 2 p.m.; chili supper fundraiser to follow. Any ex-Lions baseball players not contacted can contact coach Bumper Reese at rblionsbaseball@comcast.net.

* Tennessee Dizzy Dean monthly meeting: Oct. 4, 2 p.m., East Ridge Recreation Center; will include election of state officers for the coming year.

* BPA youth tournament: Oct. 10-11, Jack Mattox complex, Ringgold; 7- to 18-under; 3-game guarantee. Call (706) 260-1807 or e-mail ngansa@windstream.net.

* Cleveland State advanced infielders camp: Oct. 24-25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; high school age players, $125. Contact coach Mike Policastro at 478-6219 or mpolicastro@clevelandstatecc.edu.

* Youth tournament: Nov. 1, new Murray County recreation fields: hosted by 2010 11-under North Georgia Lightning; 3-game minimum; 7-8 coach-pitch $75, 9-12 teams $150. Call Tommy Malchesky at (706) 218-7818 or Tommy Mathews at (423) 718-3302.

* 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.

* Potential 7-under select travel team: Gauging interest for March-May travel team playing as much locally as possible. Call 421-4486.

* 9-under Knoxville Stars select team: Seeking 1-2 players for very competitive travel team. E-mail knoxstars@gmail.com.

* New 2010 10-under select team tryouts: Call coach Mike Sekenski at 596-4990 for details.

* 2010 10-under Cannons: Seeking 1 experienced player for spring/summer. Call 316-8244 of e-mail cannons@catt.com.

* 2010 11-under North Georgia Lightning: Seeking players for fall & 2010 travel schedule; all positions open; access to private field & heated indoor facility for winter workouts. Contact Tommy Malchesky at (706) 218-7818 or tilesales@carpetsofdalton.com.

* 11-under Chattanooga Colonels: Seeking experienced player; catcher/pitcher preferred but not required. Call Rusty at 290-6099 or Richie at 667-6611.

* 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

* Boys & girls minicamps: Oct. 10, Bryan College; Oct. 17, BX (Brainerd Baptist Church) in Chattanooga; 9 a.m.-noon; ages 8-15, divided by age & skill levels; run by Bryan women’s coaches & players; $25, each camper gets a basketball. E-mail Jamy.Bechler@bryan.edu or see www.hoopsplus.org/mini_camp.html.

* Chattanooga Basketball Foundation youth clinic: Oct. 19-23; boys & girls. Clinic Oct. 17 for youth & school coaches. Call Book McCray at 227-7206.

* Ooltewah Baptist Upward youth program (with cheerleaders): Evaluations Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-noon, church gym. Call 238-4831.

* Middle school preseason tournament: Rhea County, Oct. 31-Nov. 7; 1 team needed. Call Tony Williams at (423) 775-7821.

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

* AAU Georgia Longhorns boys: Seeking to add players to 2nd-, 3rd- & 5th-grade teams. Contact Stacy Pardee at spardee@whitfield.k12.ga.us or Jon Pardee at jpardee@seinteriors.com.

* 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 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.

CYCLING

* Walk/Ride for Life: Oct. 3, ride starts 10:15 a.m. (registration starts 9:30), Mount Rachel Baptist Church, Dalton; $30 donation/registration fee for each rider, $5 per each additional rider; walk starts 11 a.m. (registration 10:30), most pledges/sponsors wins prizes; benefits Women’s Enrichment Center of Dalton. Call (706) 278-1050 or visit www.wecdalton.org.

* Sequatchie Valley Century ride: Oct. 3, beginning in Dunlap; 25-, 64- and 100-mile options, no mountain climbs. See www.chattbike.com.

* Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day: Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Harrison Bay State Park marina parking lot; kid-friendly clinic and hot dog cookout hosted by SORBA-Chattanooga; everyone must bring a helmet. E-mail president@sorbachattanooga.org.

FOOTBALL

* Dalton Parks & Recreation adult flag league: Managers meeting Oct. 8, 6 p.m. for men’s A & B teams, 7 p.m. for coed; men play Tuesdays & Thursdays, $385 (8 games); coed games Mondays, $300 (6 games). Call (706) 278-5404.

* 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.

* Music City Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl: Nov. 26-29, Nashville; teams ages 8-12, 3-game minimum. Cal Mark Lovrekovic at (931) 268-1202.

GOLF

* Knights of Columbus tournament: Oct. 1, LaFayette GC, 1 p.m.; 4-person team, $70 per player. Call Don Hays at (706) 866-4890.

* Chatt. Chapter TPGA tournaments: Oct. 5-11 Chattanooga Classic, Black Creek; Oct. 12-13, TN/GA Assistants Cup Matches, Canyon Ridge.

* East Ridge HS wrestling team tournament: Oct. 17, Brown Acres, 8 a.m.; 4-person select shot, $60 per player. Contact Gene Baughn at 855-8596, 443-7931 or genebaughn@gmail.com.

* Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Tipoff Club tournament: Oct. 17, LaFayette GC, 9 a.m.; 4-person select shot, $60 per player; proceeds to LFO High School basketball teams; deadline Oct. 10. Call Rod Turner at (423) 322-4450 or (706) 866-8819.

* Jackie Tyber Memorial tournament: Rescheduled for Oct. 19, Black Creek, 1 p.m. (silent auction starts 10:30 a.m.); 2009 BMW 328i lease & Atlantic City golf vacation among hole-in-one prizes; 4-person teams, $250 per player, proceeds to Orange Grove Center’s Tyber Building Fund. Contact Leslie Smith at 308-1160 or pr@orangegrove.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

* Adrenaline Rush Wrestling with WCW Glacier: Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., Daisy Church of God ministry center; $9 for adults, sold at door; concessions available. Call 332-2558.

* 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.

* Jackpot Team Cattle Sorting: NeedMore Land and Cattle, 4980 Ga. Hwy. 156, Calhoun, GA 30701; $25 per man, $50 per team; 2 90-second rounds. Call (770) 548-0168.

* Chattanooga Classic Prostate Cancer Walk: Oct. 3, Raccoon Mountain; 2- and 4-mile options, helping American Cancer Society educate, screen & service prostate cancer patients in southeastern Tennessee & northwestern Georgia. Register online at secure.e2rm.com/registrant/Waiver.aspx?EventID=39162&LangPref=enCA.

* Chattanooga Step Out Walk To Fight Diabetes: Oct. 10, Hubert Frye Pavilion, Tennessee Riverpark, 10 a.m. (registration starts 9 a.m.); form company, organization or family team or register as individual & secure pledges; lunch for participants. Call (888) DIABETES, ext. 3342, or register at www.diabetes.org/stepout.

* Chattanooga Quarterback Club meetings: Mondays through April 26, noon, Stadium Club at Finley Stadium; $10 for meal, $2 if not eating; $35 annual membership dues. Call Milly Farris at 266-0642 or Scott Smith at 756-8689.

* Chattanooga Head Race rowing regatta: Oct. 10. See www.chattanoogaheadrace.org.

* Head of the Hooch rowing regatta: Nov. 7-8, downtown Chattanooga; volunteers needed. See www.headofthehooch.org.

* Iron Abs Boot Camp: 5 a.m. Mondays & 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, J.A. Henry YMCA, 8-week military-style program; $45 members, $55 others. Contact Allison Taylor for more information.

* 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. Call 280-0440.

OUTDOORS

* South Cumberland State Park events: Oct. 2, 5:30 p.m. CDT, evening Stone Door stroll; Oct. 3, 2 p.m., easy 2-mile Stone Door hike; Oct. 10, 2 p.m. CDT, strenuous 4.5-miler from Carter State Natural Area parking lot, including Buggytop Cave opening. See www.friendsofscsra.org.

* Chattanooga Hiking Club hikes: See hiking.chattanooga.net.

* Soddy-Daisy Chapter of Tenn. Trails Assn. events: Oct. 3, helping clean North Chickamauga Creek trailhead of Cumberland Trail as part of Tennessee River Rescue; e-mail larry@northchick.org.

* Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day: Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Harrison Bay State Park marina parking lot; clinic and hot dog cookout hosted by SORBA-Chattanooga; everyone must bring a helmet. E-mail president@sorbachattanooga.org.

* Sequatchie Valley Century bicycle ride: Oct. 3, beginning in Dunlap; 25-, 64- and 100-mile options, no mountain climbs. See www.chattbike.com.

* Beginner kayak clinic: Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; hosted by Chattanooga’s OutVenture staff and Tennessee Aquarium; appropriate for adults and teens 14-older accompanied by an adult; $30 ($20 for Aquarium members). Call 267-3474.

* Equestrian middle and high school team tryouts: Through October, Little River Equestrian Center; group lessons $20 per hour for team members. See www.littleriverfarms.comli.com or call Amy Lanier at (706) 936-6929.

* “Fish With a Pro” contest drawing: Oct. 3, sponsored by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to promote wearing life jackets; entry deadline Sept. 30; 1 winner to fish Oct. 21 or 22 on Chickamauga Lake with Dayton’s Andy Morgan, 1 to fish Oct. 24 on Douglas Lake with David Walker, 1 to fish Nov. 16 to 19 on Pickwick with Charlie Ingram; entrants must be at least 18 & have a Tennessee fishing license. See www.tnwildlife.org.

* Rock/Creek Stump Jump 50 trail race: Oct. 3, including ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes. See www.rockcreek.com.

* Tennessee Wild/Chattanooga Nature Center hikes: Oct. 4, moderate 6.4-miler in Big Frog Wilderness of Cherokee National Forest; Oct. 11, strenuous 7-miler on Brookshire Creek/Benton MacKaye Trail in Upper Bald River Wilderness Study Area; Oct. 24, moderate 6-miler in Upper Bald area. Pre-register through Jeffrey Hunter at jeff@safc.org or (423) 322-7866.

* Traditional hunter education class: Oct. 5-9, 6-9 p.m., and Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-finish, Englewood Community Center on Highway 39 in McMinn County; must attend all sessions. Pre-register by calling instructor Anthony Webb at (423) 887-5041.

* Traditional hunter education class: Oct. 5-8 and 10, 6-9 p.m. CDT, National Guard Armory in Dunlap; registration first night; must attend all. Call instructor Shawn Edgmon at (423) 949-9394.

* 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.

* Special deer youth hunt drawing: Oct. 12 deadline for application for Oct. 31 hunt on 2,000-acre private farm land made available to TWRA in Humphreys County; for ages 10-15 years old with hunter-safety certification who have not killed a deer; winners of 30 spots will be notified Oct. 15. Send apps to TWRA, Youth Deer Hunt Giveaway, P.O. Box 40707, Nashville, TN 37204 or fax to (615) 781-6543. Contact the TWRA’s Don Hosse at (615) 781-6541 or Don.Hosse@tn.gov.

* Traditional hunter education class: Oct. 19, 20, 22 and 23, 6-9 p.m., and Oct. 24, shooting day; Northside Baptist Church in McMinnville; registration first night; must attend all. Call instructor Marty Griffith at (931) 815-8204.

* Dam-to-Dam Paddle: Oct. 24-25, overnight canoe/kayak trip from Chickamauga Dam to Nickajack Dam on the Tennessee River Blueway; 25 miles the first day, 22 the second; campsite at Pot Point cabin. See www.outdoorchattanooga.com/1681.htm.

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

* Upchuck 50k trail race: Nov. 6. See www.rockcreek.com/upchuck.

* Tennessee squirrel hunting season: Till Feb. 28, for gray, fox and red squirrels; daily bag limit 10.

RUNNING

* Rock/Creek Stump Jump 50 trail race: Oct. 3, including ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes, who completed 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days; tickets to hear him speak at 7 p.m. at Rock/Creek. See www.rockcreek.com.

* Johnson Mental Health Center 10k: Oct. 10, 9 a.m. (registration 8 a.m.), Moccasin Bend; $20 pre-registration, $25 day of race; certified course; proceeds go to buying essential items & Christmas gifts for chronically mentally ill people. See www.chattanoogatrackclub.org.

* Signal Mountain 10k/Pie Run: Oct. 17, 8 a.m., from the former Signal Mtn. Middle School at 315 Ault Rd.; pies to first 100 registrants.

* Rocket Race Classic 5k: Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m., Westside Middle School, Whitfield County; $20; also a 1-mile fun run, $13; $55 for family of 4; pre-register by Oct. 5; proceeds to WMS Renaissance Program. See www.whitfield.k12.ga.us/wms.

SOCCER

* 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

* USFA 1-day girls tournaments: Oct. 3 & 31, Jack Mattox complex, Ringgold; Oct. 10, Warner Park; Oct. 17, Tinsley Park, Cleveland; Oct. 24 & Nov. 7, Heritage Point Park, Dalton. See www.NorthGeorgiaUSFA.com, e-mail garry_headrick2001@yahoo.com or call (706) 483-1346.

* SEAA girls wee ball tournament: Oct. 3-4, Caswell Park, Knoxville; through 19-under. Call (865) 604-4000 (also 599-4981 for Caswell event).

* Purple Rage 14-under tryouts: Oct. 4, for rest of fall & 2010 girls fastpitch roster; all positions open. Call Brian at 227-8631.

* Tennessee Dizzy Dean monthly meeting: Oct. 4, 2 p.m., East Ridge Recreation Center; will include election of state officers for the coming year.

* 12-under Chattanooga Eagles girls fastpitch tryouts: Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Soddy-Daisy Kids Club ballfields (across from the lake); to complete 2010 roster. Call Lamar Lasley at 595-8007 or Michael Woodward at 593-2897.

* Fall girls tournament: Oct. 10, Camp Jordan Park; 3-game minimum; $75 for coach-pitch, $150 for fastpitch age groups. Call Brian at 227-8631.

* Friendly 9-year-old girls team tournament: Oct. 10, Central High School. Contact LeeAnne Mongar Shurette at 421-9832 or shurette_l@hcde.org.

* NSA girls fastpitch tournament: Oct. 10, Jack Mattox complex, Ringgold; 8- to 18-under; 4-game guarantee. Call (706) 260-1807 or ngansa@windstream.net.

* NSA One-Pitch State Championship: Oct. 10-11, Summit of Softball; men’s, women’s & coed divisions. Call Tom Devlin at 255-8463.

* NSA Coed World Series: Oct. 16-18, Sports Park, Knoxville. Call Tom Devlin at 255-8463.

* Fall break Friendly girls tournament: Oct. 17, Red Bank ballfields; 6-, 8- ($75) & 10-under ($100) age groups; 3-game guarantee. Call Jay Blalock at 400-0777 or Richie Wood at 802-4411.

* ISA girls fastpitch tournament: Oct. 17-18, Centennial Park, Crossville; all age groups. Call Joe Caldwell at (423) 272-6933 or (931) 581-0323.

* St. Paul’s Episcopal Church women’s team: Seeking players for team in Chattanooga slowpitch league. Call 255-8614.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

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

* 8-under River City Rockers select girls team: Seeking players to complete 2010 roster; prefer ’02 birthdays but will consider ’01. Call 605-4875.

* 8-under select ’01 girls team: Seeking 2 players to fill 2010 roster; prefer 2001 birthdays but will look at other eligible girls. Call (423) 595-6203 or e-mail bolesrobbie@yahoo.com.

* 10-under Fear Factor girls fastpitch team: Seeking 10-year-old catcher to complete fall/2010 roster. Call Lamar Millard at 355-2598.

* 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 1 12-year-old pitcher & 1 utility player for 2010 fastpitch team. Contact Bradley Jackson at 421-0730 or 443-2013 or bradley.jackson@airgas.com.

* 12-under Synergy 97 girls fastpitch team: Seeking 1 “A” player to complete roster. Call Dale Jones at 255-5498.

* 16-under River City Rockers select girls fastpitch team: Seeking pitcher for fall tournaments & 2010 season; will consider exceptional 13-14-year-old. Call 605-4875.

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

SWIMMING/AQUATICS

* Baylor Diving Club classes: Mondays to Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 & 6:30-7:30 p.m., Baylor Aquatic Center. Call 267-8506, ext. 654, or e-mail jbonds@baylorschool.org.

* 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

* Racquet Club junior program: Call Kevin Donovan at 842-9622.

WRESTLING

* UTC Mocs Club monthly meeting: Oct. 1, 7 p.m, Hall of Fame Room at McKenzie Arena; new UTC wrestling coach Heath Eslinger to be special speaker; meet-and-greet at 6:45.

* Renee Miller preseason tournament: Nov. 14, Red Bank High School, 8:30 a.m. (weigh-ins at 7); sponsored by Mighty Lions Wrestling Club; entry deadline Nov. 10; $25 individuals, $150 team; 50 percent of proceeds to Renee Miller family. E-mail rbhswrestling@hotmail.com or call RBHS coach Ben Reichtel at 432-2514, assistant coach Chig Martin at 314-7992 or girls coach Tony Carlton at 443-1150.

* “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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