Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
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BASEBALL
* Chattanooga State fall league: Openings still available for players in grades 9-12 playing 12 games on Tuesdays & Thursdays until early October, assigned to teams by age & ability. Call coach Greg Dennis at 697-2418 or Joe Wingate at 298-8484.
* Ringgold High School hitting/pitching academy: 8-week program, $150; individual lessons also available. To see if spots are available, contact Brent Tucker at btucker.rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us or (423) 667-4000.
* Jacksonville State University showcase camps: Aug. 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.
* Ooltewah Youth Association signups: Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ooltewah Walmart garden center; ages 5-12. Call Mark Hancock at 645-9923.
* 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.
* 11-under Fury tryouts: Aug. 21, 4 p.m., Rock Spring recreation fields. Contact Tim Dean at deanangus@juno.com or (706) 639-3077.
* 8-under Chattanooga Fury tryouts: Aug. 21, 4 p.m., Camp Jordan field 5, for fall & 2011 seasons; $20. Contact Greg Headrick at headrickx5@comcast.net or 605-4734.
* Sparta’s Summer Classic: Aug. 21-22; ages 8-12; 8-under $150, 9- to 12-u $200; 3-game minimum. Call Mark at (931) 268-1202.
* 2011 12-under Chattanooga Chiefs tryouts: Aug. 22, 2-4 p.m., East Brainerd fields. Call Eric at 718-0100 or Randy at 619-0616.
* North Georgia YMCA blastball T-ball signups: Through Aug. 28, N. Georgia Y, for Saturday practices & games beginning Sept. 11; boys & girls ages 3-5 playing with softer ball without gloves; members $55, others $75. E-mail jdonahoo@ymcachattanooga.org or call (706) 935-2226.
* 2011 10-under Ringgold Tiger Gold tryouts: Aug. 29, 2 p.m., Ringgold High School field. Call Josh Roach at 619-6279.
* 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.
* Cleveland State college showcase: Oct. 2, 10 a.m. (registration 9:30); high-school-age players performing in front of college scouts in 60-yard dash, position defense, live batting practice, game-type pitching; $85, deadline Sept. 24. Contact Aaron Bryant at abryant@clevelandstatecc.edu or 473-2445.
* 2011 11-under Chattanooga Chiefs tryouts: Seeking a few players who don’t turn 12 before May 1. Call Jeremy Reed at 320-4527 or Shane Austin at 994-7946.
* 2011 11-under Chattanooga Colonels: Tryouts soon. Call Coach Tim at 785-7155.
* 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.
* 3-on-3 indoor tournament: Aug. 28, First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe. See www.connect3on3.com/fort-oglethorpe/eventinfo.
* 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.
* Hamilton YMCA men’s league: Starts Sept. 19, all games on Sundays; $400 for at least 9 games, deadline Sept. 10. Contact Nathan Daugherty at ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org or 899-1721.
* Chattanooga Patriots girls teams: Home-schooled students ages 12-18 interested in varsity or JV basketball, call 842-0905.
* 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
* Cream of the Crop seniors league: Starts Aug. 23, 1 p.m., AMF Tri State Lanes; new handicap league for men & women ages 50-over. Call Bettye Davis at 892-8118.
CYCLING
* Chickamauga Battlefield guided bicycle ride: Aug. 21 & Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m., from visitors center; free; 5-6 miles at leisurely pace; bike can be borrowed from Outdoor Chattanooga through (706) 866-9241. E-mail ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com.
* Sequatchie Valley Century ride: Oct. 2, 8 a.m. CDT, from Sequatchie County High School in Dunlap; 100-, 62- & 25-mile options, some hills but no mountain ascents; early fee $35 ($20 for 12-under with adult). See www.sequatchievalleycentury.com.
FOOTBALL
* GTO Dragons final signups: Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Avondale Recreation Center; $60; football ages 9-10, 11-12 & 13-15; cheerleading, dance, band ages 7-15. Call 508-5440.
* Ooltewah Youth Association signups (& cheerleading): Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ooltewah Walmart garden center; ages 5-12. Call Mark Hancock at 645-9923.
* 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.
* Hamilton YMCA men’s flag league: Begins Sept. 26, all games Sundays at D1 facility; $400 for at least 9 games, deadline Sept. 17. Contact Nathan Daugherty at ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org or 899-1721.
* 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
* Chattanooga Chapter Tennessee PGA Pro-Am: Aug. 23, Partners Circle Day, Cleveland CC. Call Dan Tribble Jr. at 504-3607.
* Chattanooga Basketball tournament: Aug. 23, Black Creek, 12:30 p.m.; 30-team 4-person select-shot tournament, $250 each player; $250 hole sponsorships available till Aug. 20. Call Cheri Thomas at 425-4592 to see if openings remain.
* 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.
* Toys for Tots Tournament: Aug. 28, Brown Acres; 4-person teams, $75 per player; $300 sponsorships available. E-mail james.grant@usmc.mil or call 697-7986, ext. 142.
* 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.
* Moccasin Bend specials: Through Aug. 31, “Beat the Heat” deal of $23 for 18 holes with cart Monday-Friday after 11 a.m. if temperature is 90 degrees or higher when you check in; child 12-under plays free with a paid adult after 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
* 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.
* Plainview baseball golf tournament: Sept. 2, Terrapin Hills, Fort Payne, 1 p.m. CDT; 4-person scramble, $65 each; $500, $300, $200 to top 3 teams. Call Jeff Brooks at (256) 638-3500 or Rodney Williams at (256) 997-6733.
* 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.
* Grandparents Day adult/child tournament: Sept. 12, Moccasin Bend; sponsored by Nike. Call 267-3585.
* Lowell Fritz Senior/Mid Am Challenge: Sept. 25-26, Dalton Golf & Country Club; 18-hole best ball; $300 per team; ages 25-49 & 50-up with established handicaps; deadline Sept. 21. Call (706) 259-5911.
* Jordan Thomas Foundation tournament: Oct. 4, Chattanooga Golf & Country Club, noon; 26 teams; accompanying Low Country Boil on Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., $75 for patrons, $50 for patrons under 30; proceeds to provide prosthetic arms & legs for children (up to age 18) suffering traumatic injuries. See www.jordanthomasfoundation.org or call Janet Jobe at 622-9006.
MISCELLANEOUS
* 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.
* Boynton Recreation kickball signups: Ongoing for youth & adults. Call Lorri at (423) 704-7681.
* Catoosa County coed kickball signups: Till 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.
* Chattanooga Quarterback Club meetings: Mondays, noon-1 p.m., Aug. 30-April 25, Stadium Club at Finley Stadium; $10 for hot meal, $2 to attend without eating; UTC football coach Russ Huesman to be guest speaker at 1st meeting; annual membership fee $35. Call secretary Milly Farris at 266-0642 or president Doug Dyer at 265-5062.
* 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
* 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.
* Tennessee Wild hikes in Cherokee National Forest: Aug. 21, easy 2.5-miler on Big Creek Trail into Big Frog Wilderness (suitable for families with children ages 5-up); 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; all free, but space limited and registration required. Contact Jeff Hunter at jeff@safc.org or 322-7866.
* Chickamauga Battlefield guided bicycle rides: Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m., from visitors center; free; 5-6 miles at leisurely pace; bike can be borrowed from Outdoor Chattanooga through (706) 866-9241. E-mail ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com.
* TVCC BYO-Boat paddles: Aug. 21, Nickajack Cave; Aug. 28, Sequatchie River; Sept. 25-26, Town Creek, Ala. E-mail 598eric@gmail.com.
* Booker T. Off-Road triathlon and youth triathlon: Aug. 21, Booker T. Washington State Park; adults and children ages 6-12; 5-under can run special course with parent assistance. See www.sceniccity.multisport.com.
* Coosa River Basin Initiative’s River Revelry: Aug. 21, Rome, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; recycled raft race from Ridge Ferry Park to Heritage Park, ducky derby and barbecue battle, plus boat rides, silent and live auction and live music; $40 or $35 for 2 or more from www.coosa.org or $45 each on Aug. 21.
* South Cumberland State Park hikes: Aug. 22, 10 a.m. CDT, 1-mile guided hike from Greeter Falls parking lot to Blue Hole swimming area; Aug. 27, 7 p.m. CDT, easy 1.5-miler from visitors center; Aug. 28, 8 a.m. CDT, 2-miler from Stone Door ranger station to Great Stone Door; Aug. 29, 8 a.m. CDT, 5-miler along plateau rim to Skinny Point. See www.friendsofscsra.org.
* 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.
* Raft for the Cure: Aug. 26, 2 p.m., Ocoee River; benefiting Chattanooga affiliate of Susan G. Komen organization (reception for breast cancer survivors at 6 p.m.). See www.wildwaterrafting.com or call (800) 451-9972.
* Tennessee Quail Unlimited banquet: Aug. 26, Loveless Barn behind Loveless Cafe, Franklin; $100 for members, $125 others. Contact QU regional director Jon B. Calhoun at jcalhoun@qu.org, jonbcalhoun@aol.com or (423) 303-0640.
* 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.
* 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.
* Sequatchie Valley Century bicycle ride: Oct. 2, 8 a.m. CDT, from Sequatchie County High School in Dunlap; 100-, 62- and 25-mile options, some hills but no mountain ascents; early fee $35 ($20 for 12-under with adult). See www.sequatchievalleycentury.com.
* Privateer Yacht Club regattas: Oct. 30-31, Chickamauga Sailing Club Halloween Regatta for keel boats; Nov. 13, John’s Pig Regatta for cruisers (pursuit race).
RUNNING
* 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.
* Raccoon Mountain Road Race: Aug. 28; 10k & 5k. See www.chattanoogatrackclub.org
* FCA 5k: Sept. 6, Chattanooga State. See www.chattanoogatrackclub.org.
* Symphony Classic 5k: Sept. 11, from Coolidge Park through Heritage Landing & back, 8:30 a.m. (fun walk starts at 9); flat & USATF certified; $20 still race day, then $25; proceeds to CSO Guild’s educational programs. See www.chattanoogatrackclub.org.
* Funky Monkey: Sept. 16, Dayton; 8- & 4-mile races & 1-mile family fun run benefiting Rhea Family YMCA.
SOCCER
* Middle Valley youth recreational signups: Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., fieldhouse; ages 2-14. Contact Scott Bargerstock at scottbargerstock@comcast.net or 432-5551.
* North Georgia YMCA youth signups: Aug. 21 & 28, N. Georgia Y, for practices beginning week of Aug. 30; Saturday games at Benton Place campus; boys & girls ages 3-12; members $55, others $75. E-mail jdonahoo@ymcachattanooga.org or call (706) 935-2226.
* 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
* Camp Jordan adult slowpitch league: Under way, recreation play for men, women & coed teams. Call Pete at (706) 935-5100.
* 10-under Misfits girls fastpitch tryouts: Aug. 20-29 at indoor Sports Center; see www.misfits01.com. Call Trent Guinn at 593-2699 or Eddie Davis at 762-9527.
* Chattanooga Eagles girls fastpitch tryouts: Aug. 21, Loftis Middle School, 14-under at 9 a.m., 12-under at noon. Call Michael Woodward at 593-2897.
* 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.
* North Georgia YMCA Sunshine League signups: Through Aug. 21, N. Georgia Y, for Tuesday/Thursday evenings league beginning Sept. 7; boys & girls ages 5-21 with exceptional needs; $25. E-mail jdonahoo@ymcachattanooga.org or call (706) 935-2226.
* Catoosa County adult signups: Till 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.
* Fury Fastpitch organization tryouts: Aug. 28, Frost Stadium, age groups 10-18. Pre-registration & other information will be available at www.furyfastpitch.net.
* North Georgia YMCA blastball T-ball signups: Through Aug. 28, N. Georgia Y, for Saturday practices & games beginning Sept. 11; boys & girls ages 3-5 playing with softer ball without gloves; members $55, others $75. E-mail jdonahoo@ymcachattanooga.org or call (706) 935-2226.
* Soddy-Daisy adult slowpitch league: Deadline Sept. 1 for men’s, women’s & coed teams; 10-game season plus double-elimination tournament; $375. Call Jimmy Pickett at 544-5368.
* ASA middle school girls fastpitch tournament: Sept. 10-11, Warner Park; for Georgia & Tennessee middle school teams; 3-game guarantee; $75. Call Kim at 987-4402.
* USSSA girls fastpitch tournaments: Sept. 18-19, Summit of Softball; Sept. 25-26 & Oct. 16-17, Jack Mattox complex; 8-, 10-, 12- & 14-under in each. Contact John West at ussanga@gmail.com or (423) 227-6320.
* 10-under Lady Twisters fastpitch team: Seeking a shortstop. Call Chris at 593-1194 to set up a tryout.
* 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
* Baylor Swim Club new swimmer evaluation: Aug. 25-26, 5-6 p.m., Baylor School Natatorium; must attend 1 of the days. See www.baylorswimming.org or e-mail brian_gill@baylorschool.org or bgill@baylorswimming.org or call 267-8506, ext. 630.
* Baylor Diving Club fall registration: Aug. 27 & 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Baylor natatorium; evaluations for placement same time Sept. 1-2; classes start Sept. 7, 5:30 p.m.; all ages welcome. Contact John Bonds at jbonds@baylorschool.org or 267-8506, ext. 654.
* 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 open for adult fall play & for Oct. 9-Nov. 21 junior play; juniors $15, adults $25, part of proceeds go to Bryan Brothers Foundation assisting at-risk children & their families. Register at www.worldflextennis.com.
* Middle school clinic with Raul Fernandez: Starting Aug. 22, Racquet Club, 12:30-2 p.m. Sundays; $20 members, $25 others. Call Fernandez at 883-9273.
* Quick Start clinic: Aug. 24 & 26, Racquet Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; ages 10-under; free trial period. Call Kevin Donovan at 842-9622.
* Racquet Club adult beginner clinic: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Call Raul Fernandez at 883-9273.
* 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
* Downtown YMCA girls league: Starts Aug. 23, matches on Saturdays; ages 7-14. Contact Ryan Leach at rleach@ymcachattanooga.org or 266-3766.
* North Georgia YMCA girls league: Begins Aug. 28; ages 7-14; deadline Aug. 28 at the Y; members $55, others $75. E-mail jdonahoo@ymcachattanooga.org or call (706) 935-2226.
* Hamilton YMCA adult coed league: Starts Sept. 27, matches Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays; $225 for at least 9 matches, deadline Sept. 13. Contact Nathan Daugherty at ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org or 899-1721.
WRESTLING
* “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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