Friday, Feb. 12, 2010
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BASEBALL
* Rossville youth signups: Feb. 12 & 15-19, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Rossville City Hall, & Feb. 13, noon-4 p.m., Rossville Athletic Complex gym, 500 Williams Street; ages 5-12 $65, ages 3-4 $40 (family discounts). See www.rossvilleathletics.com or call (423) 463-4461.
* Boynton youth signups: Feb. 13, Boynton ballfields. See www.boyntonrec.com.
* East Brainerd youth signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; includes ages 3-4 T-ball play. East Brainerd complex. See www.ebyaa.com.
* East Ridge youth signups: Feb. 13 & 20, East Ridge Community Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Dewayne Trantham at 667-4185.
* Harrison youth signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Feb. 23 & 25, 6-8 p.m.; “rookies” $35, 12-under $75 ($100 after Feb. 27), ages 13-15 $100. Call Ron Crabtree at 355-1060 or see harrisonrecreation.org.
* Hixson youth signups: Feb. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Feb. 16 & 23, 6-8 p.m.; ballfields across from old Hixson Middle School; late fee after Feb. 23. See www.hixsonyaa.org or call 870-0667.
* Lakeside youth signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27 & March 6 & 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Hills Recreation Center; ages 4-14; $65; parents should bring birth certificates & family health insurance information. Call 855-2677.
* Middle Valley youth signups: Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; ages 5-12 for league play, 3-4-year-olds for T-ball. See www.mvya.org or call 842-3287.
* Ooltewah youth signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m-2 p.m., Ooltewah Walmart garden center; $10 discount on Feb. 6. See www.ooltewahyouth.com.
* Soddy-Daisy Kids Club signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or online at sdkidsclub.com; 3-4-year-old T-ball, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 & 13-14 age groups.
* Chattanooga NABA adult league tryouts: Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m., Engel Stadium; must be 18-older; $5 fee. E-mail chattanooganaba@charter.net.
* Prospect Watch tryout camp: Feb. 28, noon, Bill Evans Field, College Park, Ga.; for anyone who played college or independent- or affiliated-league pro ball last year for placement in 2010 minor or international leagues. Call (404) 869-7966.
* Kick-Off Classic open/select tournament: March 5-7, Jack Mattox complex, Ringgold; ages 6-8-under (coach-pitch) free, 9-10 & 11-12 $200 (4-game minimum), 13-14 $250 (3-game minimum). Contact David Moss at dmoss.rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us or (423) 991-8947.
* Tennessee Dizzy Dean meeting: March 7, 2 p.m., East Ridge Recreation Center.
* Boynton preseason youth tournament: March 12-18; $65. Call Matt Justice for 6-under at 595-0306, Lester Norton for 8-under at 595-5136, Baron Deitz for 10-under at 595-4067 & Kenny for 12-under at 653-5946.
* East Ridge ages 5-12 preseason tournament: March 18-25, deadline March 14; no select teams; $65. Call Shawnna Skiles at 580-1166.
* Chick-fil-A “Duel on the Diamond” select tournament: April 16, Jack Mattox complex, Ringgold; 6-, 7- & 8-under $140; 9-, 10-, 11- & 12-under $200. Contact Adam Wilson at (423) 903-2123 or Adam.Wilson@catoosa.com.
* Fort Mountain Classic youth tournament: April 24-25, new Chatsworth park; for AA, recreation & coach-pitch teams; $50, 3-game guarantee. Call Brian at 421-2044 or see www.leaguelineup.com/chattanoogacrush.
* 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.
* 8-under Georgia Generals travel team: Seeking 2 multiposition players from Chattanooga area for competitive play starting in February. Call Jeff Beagles at (706) 463-1225.
* 9-under Knoxville Stars select team: Seeking 1-2 players for very competitive travel team. E-mail knoxstars@gmail.com.
* New 10-under select team tryouts: Call coach Mike Sekenski at 596-4990 for details.
* 10-under Cannons: Seeking 1 experienced player for spring/summer. Call 316-8244 of e-mail cannons@catt.com.
* 10-under select travel team: Seeking players; cannot turn 11 before 5-1-2010. Call David at (706) 764-7004.
* 11-under North Georgia Lightning: Seeking players for 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.
* Game Day Fundraiser implementation: See www.eliteteamservices.net for how to earn up to 75 percent profit. Call 280-0440.
BASKETBALL
* Chattanooga Basketball Foundation tryouts: Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-noon, East Lake Middle School; AAU boys & girls teams, ages 10-15; parents must attend to complete paperwork & get plans for minicamp. Call Book McCray at 227-7206.
* 3-on-3 tournament: Feb. 26-27, Dayton; $85 entry, $250 to champs; 3-game guarantee; play to 15, win by 2; both teams call fouls. Call 309-7147.
* Knoxville Panthers Invitational youth tournament: March 12-14; boys & girls 9- to 17-under teams; 3 games guaranteed; $150. Call (865) 387-1792.
* 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 1 player each to their 14-, 15- & 16-under AAU/Exposure teams. Call Don Brown at (865) 387-1792 or e-mail skyshae2001@yahoo.com.
* 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.
FOOTBALL
* North Georgia Family YMCA adult flag league: Registration through March 12; games on Saturdays, beginning March 20; ages 18-up; team fee $375. Call (706) 858-0590.
* 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
* Tennessee PGA 2010 PassKey savings book available: Discounts at more than 145 golf facilities throughout the state, including all 7 Tennessee Golf Trail courses & Bear Traces at Harrison Bay, Cumberland Mountain & Tims Ford plus Brainerd, Brown Acres, Chatata Valley, Concord, Dayton G&CC, Eagle Bluff & Waterville in southeastern Tennessee; $40 (tax included). See www.passkeygolf.com or call (615) 790-7600.
LACROSSE
* Middle Valley spring youth signups: Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; ages up to 11. See www.mvya.org or call 842-3287.
MISCELLANEOUS
* University of Tennessee strength/conditioning clinic: Feb. 12-13, 7:30 p.m. Friday symposium for coaches & parents (registation starts at 6); 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday coaches/parents & separate student-athletes activities; $45 for Friday symposium, extra $55 for coaches Saturday, $40 for students (discount for groups of 15 or more). Call Dan Hamilton at (865) 974-7845.
* “Road to Victory” FCA banquet for southeast Tennessee: Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., Chattanooga Convention Center; keynote speaker R.V. Brown, longtime Chattanoogan now heading Tampa-based Outreach to America’s Youth. Call area director Jay Fowler at 877-3561.
* Boyd’s Speedway Cabin Fever Weekend: Feb. 19-20; practice in all classes Friday night (mufflers required for all); racing Saturday with Super Late Models vying for $3,000 to win. See www.boydsspeedway.com.
* Tony O’Rear Bowl for Life: Feb. 21, Holiday Bowl Brainerd, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. sessions; includes singing performance by Chattanooga native Rachel Holder now working in Nashville; teams of 4 pay $150; sponsorship opportunities; proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Call Barbara Breedwell at 870-4476 or 637-9358 or Michael O’Rear at 596-9215.
* FCA Home Team Banquet for northwest Georgia: March 2, 7 p.m., Colonnade in Catoosa County; retired Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden to speak. Call area director Greg Spradlin at (423) FCA-2874.
* Triple Bouldering Bash final two legs: March 3 & April 7, Tennessee Bouldering Authority gym in St. Elmo. E-mail tbagym@tbagym.com or call 822-6800.
* Roast/Toast of Gary Haskew (Dr. Basketball): March 16, Chattanooga Convention Center; Classic 150 fundraiser, tickets $25, sponsorships $500 to $5,000-plus.
* Chattanooga Quarterback Club meetings: Mondays through April 26, noon, Stadium Club at Finley Stadium; $10 for meal, $2 if not eating. Call Milly Farris at 266-0642 or Scott Smith at 756-8689.
* Chattanooga District Senior Olympics: May 3-8 at sites throughout area; registration ends April 12; anyone who turns 50 by end of 2010 is eligible; age-group competition in 5-year increments in badminton, ballroom dancing, basketball 3-on-3 & free throw, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, racquetball, 5k running, shuffleboard, softball team, softball throw, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field (including power walk), volleyball & weightlifting; medal winners advance to state games in Nashville in July; $30 registration ($25 till March 15), additional fees for bowling & golf. See www.AlexianSeniorNeighbors.org or call 755-6114.
* 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
* College national bass tournament: Online registration under way for May 24-29 collegiate national tournament at Lewisville, Texas. Registration at www.collegiatebasschampionship.com lasts till May 1.
* SORBA mountain bike night rides: Thursdays throughout winter, weather permitting, on Raccoon Mountain singletrack system; meet at East Brow parking lot at 6 p.m.; aimed for experienced riders; must have bike or helmet light. E-mail Jeffrey Schaarschmidt at president@sorbachattanooga.org.
* 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.
* Tennessee Fur Harvesters Association auctions: Feb. 20, VFW building in Bulls Gap; each session starts 9 a.m. local time.
* Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tenn. Trails Association hikes: Feb. 13, Cloudland Canyon State Park, contact Brandy Selman at chatttowngrrl@gmail.com or 544-9608; Feb. 20, Bridal Veil Falls, Sewanee, contact Larry Cook at larry@northchick.org or 933-4128; Feb. 27, Fiery Gizzard Trail, Tracy City, contact Lora Smith at l.smith@tencate.com or 554-3386.
* South Cumberland State Park hikes: Feb. 13, 2 p.m. CST, moderate 2-mile loop from Grundy Forest parking lot; Feb. 26, 7 p.m. CST, easy 2-mile night hike on Meadow Trail from visitor center parking lot. See www.friendsofscsra.org.
* Chattanooga Hiking Club hikes: Feb. 13, easy 6-miler along Lookout Mountain’s Lower Truck Trail from Reflection Riding to Skyuka Springs, contact Kendra Cross at hikerc@att.net; Feb. 20, easy 4.5-mile Conasauga River walk led by John Doyal (baldie052@yahoo.com); strenuous 12.2-miler Cooper Road/Little Bottoms Loop from Abrams Creek Ranger Station in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1600 feet elevation gain, led by Elizabeth O’Connor (gatorcritter@bellsouth.net); Feb. 27, moderate 8.5-miler on Cumberland Trail, Soddy Creek north section, led by Boodie Fox (842-1178); Feb. 28, moderate 8.7-miller on Raccoon Mountain, led by Chris O’Conner (gatorcritter@bellsouth.net). See hiking.chattanooga.net.
* Stringers Ridge hike: Feb. 13, meet at 1 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga headquarters at 200 River St.; about 2-3 hours at 2-3 mph pace; hosted by OC and Trust for Public Land. Contact Minya James at minya@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.
* Tennessee hunting/fishing licenses on sale: Feb. 18 at license agents throughout the state, online at 222.tnwildlife.org or by calling (888) 814-8972 & using Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.
* Southern 6 trail race: Feb. 21, 1 p.m. (registration starts 11 a.m.), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale; Kiddie K for ages 12-under. See www.rockcreek.com/southern6.
* Cherokee Chapter NWTF banquet: Feb. 27, Chester Frost Park pavilion (rescheduled from Jan. 30), 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6); $45 for members, $60 for couples, $20 for youth, $260 for sponsor ticket (includes membership & much more). Call Don Oscia at 595-4168 or Todd Rowden at 443-0594.
* Tennessee squirrel hunting season: Till Feb. 28, for gray, fox and red squirrels; daily bag limit 10.
* Tennessee grouse hunting season: Till Feb. 28, daily limit of three. See www.tnwildlife.org.
* Hunter safety traditional class: March 2, 3, 5 and 6 (6-9 p.m.) and March 7 (8 a.m.-finish), Englewood Community Center on Highway 39; must attend all classes. Pre-register by calling instructor Randal Bates at (423) 368-2172 or Red Bates at (423) 887-7385.
* Hunter safety traditional class: March 5, 5-10 p.m., and March 6, 9 a.m.-finish, Bradley County Sheriff’s Office training room at Bradley County Justice Center, Cleveland; instructors Philip Earhart and Jeff Bishop; must pre-register by e-mailing philip.w.earhart@tn.gov or calling (800) 262-6704, ext. 3309.
* Hunter safety online class interactive field day: March 6, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., John A. Patten Rec. Center; must previously complete course free at www.beasafehunter.org or for $24.50 at www.hunter-ed.com; register by calling instructor David Byrd at 825-0438 after 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday.
* Hunter safety traditional class: March 8, 9, 11, 12, 6-9 p.m., & March 13, Corner Stone Baptist Church, Crossville; must attend all 5; register first night; Casey Mullen instructor.
* Hunter safety online class interactive field day: March 13, 9 a.m.-finish, Silverdale Baptist Church; must previously complete course study free at www.beasafehunter.org or $24.50 at www.hunter-ed.com; instructor Tony Sanders. Register at www.formspring.com/forms/?315195-Q0L2xtFehf.
* Sevier County trout tournament: April 3-4, hosted by cities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, with 20 miles of streams stocked with more than 5,000 fish, including 1,500 weighing 3-9 pounds. Call Greg Ward at (865) 661-FISH or register at www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com.
* Georgia youth birding competition: April 23-24, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield, Ga. See www.georgiawildlife.com or call Lacy Mitchell at (770) 784-3152.
* Tour de Cure registration: Under way for May 15 bicycle race; fee $10. See www.diabetes.org/tour or contact Benjamin Bass at bbass@diabetes.org or (865) 524-7868, ext. 3342.
RUNNING
* Cupid’s Chase Run/Walk: Feb. 13, 10 a.m. (registration begins 8:30), Tennessee Riverpark near Chattanooga State; proceeds will help people with disabilities. Call Garth Platt at 892-0022.
* Tellico Plains HIgh School Valentine Bolt 5k: Feb. 13, Tellico Plains visitor center, 9 a.m. (registration 7:15-8:45); with fun walk; $20.
* Run with the Wolves: Feb. 20, hosted by Rome (Ga.) High School, 5K & walk; $20 ($15 early registration). Contact Ann Simpson at annsimpson99@comcast.net or (706) 346-1262.
* Southern 6 trail race: Feb. 21, 1 p.m. (registration starts 11 a.m.), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale; Kiddie K for ages 12-under. See www.rockcreek.com/southern6.
* Scenic City Half Marathon, 5k & Charity Challenge: Feb. 27, Chattanooga.
* Berry Half Marathon/Viking 10k: March 6, Mount Berry, Ga.
* Student for Sudan Race To Rebuild: March 13, Colonnade in Ringgold, 8:30 a.m. (registration begins at 7); 5k; $15 per individual ($12 as part of group of 10 or more) till March 6, then $20. See studentsforsudan.org.
* Gateway Bank & Trust 5k: March 20, Ringgold, 8 a.m. (registration starts 6:30); 1-mile fun walk at 8:05; $15 till March 18, then $20; proceeds to Communities in Schools of Catoosa County.
* 65 Roses 5K & Walk for Cystic Fibrosis: March 27, Cleveland; $20 early registration ($12 for fun run), then $25 ($15).
* Rock/Creek River Gorge Trail Run: March 27, Chattanooga. See www.rockcreek.com.
* Kiwanis Club of Collegedale 5k run/walk: April 11. Register at www.active.com.
* 42nd Chickamauga Chase 15k & 5k: April 17, Chickamauga battlefield. See www.chickchase.org.
* Run with the Lions 5k: April 24, Belvoir Christian Academy, includes walk & Kiddie K.
SOCCER
* East Ridge spring outdoor signups: Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Feb. 14 & 21, 2-4 p.m.; Feb. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.; Camp Jordan Arena; Feb. 25 & March 4, 6-7:30 p.m.; Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m.; at outdoor fields; under-4 $65, u-6 to high school age $75 (family max $185); u-12 & older travel to other local associations. See www.ersoccer.org.
* Middle Valley spring youth signups: Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; ages 4-14. See www.mvya.org or call 842-3287.
* North Georgia Family YMCA youth signups: Feb. 20 & 27 & March 6 & 13, Lakeview Middle School; boys & girls ages 3-12; 1 practice per week, games on Saturdays; members $55, others $75. Call (706) 858-0590.
* Hamilton YMCA Pee Wee signups: Till March 6, for boys & girls ages 3-6; teams will practice 30 minutes before each of their six Saturday games. 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
* Girls fastpitch select/travel league meetings: Early February, for 8-, 10- & 12-under teams in 30-mile radius of Chattanooga & Catoosa County; games to be played Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. E-mail Larry Kennedy at joelarry23@att.net.
* Rossville youth signups: Feb. 12 & 15-19, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Rossville City Hall, & Feb. 13, noon-4 p.m., Rossville Athletic Complex gym, 500 Williams Street; ages 5-14, $65 (family discounts). See www.rossvilleathletics.com or call (423) 463-4461.
* Boynton youth signups: Feb. 13, Boynton ballfields. See www.boyntonrec.com.
* East Brainerd youth signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; East Brainerd complex. See www.ebyaa.com.
* East Ridge youth signups: Feb. 13 & 20, East Ridge Community Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Bernard Wallace at 315-8491.
* Harrison youth signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Feb. 23 & 25, 6-8 p.m.; “rookies” $35, 12-under $75 ($100 after Feb. 27), ages 13-15 $100. Call Ron Crabtree at 355-1060 or see harrisonrecreation.org.
* Hixson youth signups: Feb. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Feb. 16 & 23, 6-8 p.m.; ballfields across from old Hixson Middle School; late fee after Feb. 23. See www.hixsonyaa.org or call 870-0667.
* Lakeside youth signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27 & March 6 & 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Hills Recreation Center; ages 4-14; $65; parents should bring birth certificates & family health insurance information. Call 855-2677.
* Middle Valley youth signups: Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; ages 5-16. See www.mvya.org or call 842-3287.
* Ooltewah youth signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m-2 p.m., Ooltewah Walmart garden center; $10 discount on Feb. 6. See www.ooltewahyouth.com.
* Soddy-Daisy Kids Club signups: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or online at sdkidsclub.com; 3-4-year-old T-ball, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 & 13-14 age groups.
* 14-under Purple Rage girls fastpitch tryouts: Feb. 13 & 20; seeking 2 players to complete 2010 roster. Call Brian Devlin at 227-8631.
* 8-under North Georgia Xplosion girls’ tryouts: Feb. 13 & 20. Call Robbie Boles at (423) 595-6203 or e-mail bolesrobbie@yahoo.com.
* 10-under Chattanooga Cyclones 99 girls fastpitch tryouts: Feb. 14 for “A” select player, good hitter & versatile in the field. Contact Jody Parrott at 667-0950 or jparrott7113@comcast.net.
* North Georgia/Chattanooga USFA umpire meetings: Feb. 21, 2 p.m., Jack Mattox complex; fastpitch umps needed, excellent pay. Call Rick Hazelwood at (423) 364-6813 or Garry Headrick at (706) 483-1346.
* N. Ga./Chatt. USFA girls fastpitch tournaments: Feb. 27, March 6, March 20-21, April 3 & April 17-18, Heritage Park, Dalton; March 13, Warner Park, Chattanooga; April 10-11, Tinsley Park, Cleveland. See www.northgeorgiasoftball.com, e-mail Garry_Headrick2001@yahoo.com or call (706) 483-1346.
* Real Sports Academy fastpitch skills camp: Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; ages 8-up; instruction by former UTC pitcher Lacey Swarthout & former Tennessee standout Katherine Card. Call 902-1727 or see Realsportsacademy.com.
* USSSA men’s slowpitch tournament: March 6, Fort Payne; deadline March 3, 3 p.m. CST; $175. Call Shannon Wise at (256) 599-1463.
* Tennessee Dizzy Dean meeting: March 7, 2 p.m., East Ridge Recreation Center.
* WildBill’s NSA Bash-4-Cash slowpitch tournament: March 12-14, new Summit complex; B-C, D & E men’s & women’s divisions; $1,000 1st-place prize (or $50 times teams under 15 entered); $250 plus $25 sanction fee. Call Billy Knight at 421-3285 or 504-2574 or Donald Ramsey at 260-0935.
* Boynton preseason tournament: March 12-18 for recreation teams, March 13-14 for selects, Jack Mattox complex. Call Spencer for 6-under at 593-3801, Maggie for 8-under at 598-0305, Lorri for 10-under at 704-7681, Jason for 12-under at 316-8244 & Pete for 14-under at 432-3814.
* NSA adult slowpitch umpires needed: Competitive pay; clinics available. Call Brad Harris at 312-0089 or Billy Knight at 504-2574 or e-mail brad@murmaid.com or wildbilltnnsa@yahoo.com.
* 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.
* 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.
* Explosion ’01 8-under girls team: Still open to players seeking softball above recreation level; some travel, including Panama City trip in July. Weekly practices have resumed. Contact Robbie Boles at bolesrobbie@yahoo.com or (423) 595-6203.
* 10-under Fear Factor girls fastpitch team: Seeking 10-year-old catcher to complete roster. Call Lamar Millard at 355-2598.
* 10-under Georgia Raiders girls fastpitch team: Seeking “A” caliber player to complete 2010 roster. Call Greg at (423) 309-9567.
* 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 12-year-old pitcher & 1 utility player for 2010 girls fastpitch team. Contact Bradley Jackson at 421-0730 or 443-2013 or bradley.jackson@airgas.com.
* 12-under Georgia Attitude girls fastpitch team: Seeking players to complete spring roster, ideally 2nd-year 12-unders; catching or pitching ability a plus. Call John Haught at (423) 991-0410, Rick Ralston at (706) 264-9457 or Keith Haught at (423) 595-7740.
* 14-under Attitude girls fastpitch team: Seeking players for 2010; all positions open. Contact Jimmy at 894-0480 or s4jkey@aol.com.
* 14-under North Georgia Lady Sting girls fastpitch team: Seeking catcher & other dedicated players; all positions open. Contact Raynard Adams at reindeer15@charter.net or (423) 883-3203, call John Brock at (423) 802-3398 or call Bobby Hannah at (423) 321-2697.
* 16-under Hotshots girls fastpitch team: Setting tryouts for 2010. Call Larry at 596-5352 or Sheila at 596-5351 or (706) 866-3844.
* 18-under Soddy-Daisy Impact “A” girls fastpitch team: Seeking pitcher for 2010 season. Contact Toby at 421-6505 or tobytorque@yahoo.com.
* Ages 17-24 women’s fastpitch team: Seeking players for 2010 season. Call Larry at 596-5352 or Sheila at 596-5351 or (706) 866-3844.
* 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.
VOLLEYBALL
* Boynton youth signups: Feb. 13, Boynton ballfields; select league being offered. Call Brent Hamil at 505-0552 or see www.boyntonrec.com.
* Hamilton YMCA youth signups: Till March 6 skills evaluation day; for girls ages 9-14; 1 practice per week & at least 8 games, all on Saturdays. 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.
E-mail Sports at sports@timesfreepress.com
