Sports Calendar

Friday, March 5, 2010

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

* Chattanooga recreation center youth signups: Under way. Go to nearest center or call Kenneth Simpson at 595-0514.

* Lakeside youth signups: 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.

* Red Bank Dixie Youth signups: March 6, noon-4 p.m., Luken Arena behind Red Bank High School.

* 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.

* Battle of Chickamauga preseason 8-under tournament: March 18-22; recreation teams only; $75, 4-game guarantee; admission $3 adults ($5 Saturday), $2 seniors & kids. Call Robert Streetman at (423) 468-0338 or Jason Groce at (423) 619-0373.

* East Ridge ages 5-12 preseason tournament: March 18-25, deadline March 14; no select teams; $65. Call Shawnna Skiles at 580-1166.

* First Pitch open/select youth tournament: March 19-21, Rossville; coach-pitch free, ages 10- & 12-under $200 (4-game minimum), 14-under $250 (3-game minimum). Contact David Moss at dmoss.rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us or (423) 991-8947.

* 8-under tournament: March 26-28, Rockwood; $175, 4-game guarantee. Call (865) 354-3536.

* Chick-fil-A “Duel on the Diamond” select tournament: April 16-18, 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 with 2-week projects. Call (706) 508-4755.

BASKETBALL

* Mayfield’s Hoopfest youth tournament: March 26-28, McMinn County High School and Tennessee Wesleyan College; boys & girls teams under-9 to -15; $150. Contact Bryan Kile at (423) 435-5818 or bryanyd@msn.com or Tracy Murphy at (423) 507-4354 or tracymurphy@live.com.

* Chattanooga Basketball Foundation: AAU boys & girls teams, ages 10-15. Call Book McCray at 227-7206.

* Tennessee Force AAU girls team tryouts: Through March 15 for grades 8-9 ages. Call 618-2647.

* 18- & 15-under recreation center play: 18s girls Tuesdays at East Chattanooga center, 15s boys Wednesdays at Tyner center, 18s boys Thursdays at South Chattanooga center, rotating competition for all age groups Mondays at Brainerd center. Call Richard West at 643-6055.

* Knoxville Panthers Invitational youth tournament: March 12-14; boys & girls 9- to 17-under teams; 3 games guaranteed; $150. Call (865) 387-1792.

* USSSA Shootout: March 27-28, Nashville; boys & girls; $175 per team. Call Rodney at (615) 491-3434.

* Rascals Roundball Ruckus: April 23-25, Kingsport Boys & Girls Club; girls & boys grades 4-8; $100, 3-game guarantee. Call (423) 378-5050 or kathy@rascalsteencenter.org.

* 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.

* 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.

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.

* Gateway to Opportunity Dragons 14-under tackle signups: Workouts to begin in mid-May. E-mail yngballcoach29@yahoo.com or call 508-5440.

* 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

* FCPO/Sgt. John Baker Memorial tournament: March 26, Brown Acres, 11:30 a.m.; team format, $150 per player; net proceeds go to nonprofit Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers. Call 553-8806.

* 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.

MISCELLANEOUS

* Boyd’s Speedway practice session: March 5; all classes (mufflers required). See www.boydsspeedway.com.

* River Rollout racquetball tournament: March 6-7, downtown Sports Barn, entry deadline March 1; singles & doubles, $40 for 1 event, $60 for 2; U.S. Racquetball Association membership required ($50), available at tournament; sponsored by Sports Barn & Erlanger’s Life Force to benefit T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital. See www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=6615 or call Ethan Carver at (240) 644-3419.

* Lawn mower racing schedule: Savannah Valley Speedway, Hwy. 58 North, March 13 & 20, track work days; March 27, April 17 & May 22, registration 10 a.m., drivers meeting 12:30 p.m., race 1 p.m.; Blairsville (Ga.) Fair, May 1; Stevenson (Ala.) Bug Blast, June 13. Call Buster Hogan at 667-4905.

* Roast/Toast of Gary Haskew (Dr. Basketball): March 16, Chattanooga Convention Center; Classic 150 fundraiser, tickets $25, sponsorships $500 to $5,000-plus.

* Triple Bouldering Bash final leg: April 7, Tennessee Bouldering Authority gym in St. Elmo. E-mail tbagym@tbagym.com or call 822-6800.

* 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 with 2-week projects. Call (706) 508-4755.

OUTDOORS

* College national bass tournament: Online registration under way till May 1 for May 24-29 collegiate national tournament at Lewisville, Texas. Register at www.collegiatebasschampionship.com.

* Tennessee hunting/fishing licenses: On sale at license agents throughout the state, online at www.tnwildlife.org or by calling (888) 814-8972 & using Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Rock/Creek kayaking on Nickajack Lake: March 13, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; paddling around Bennett Lake, Little Chestnut Mountain and relic Hales Bar Dam; Rock/Creek will hold brief winter paddling seminar and gear demonstration; 12-person maximum, adults/children 14-older accompanied by adult, pre-registration required; $65. E-mail ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.

* Chattanooga Hiking Club hike: March 13, easy 5-miler to Glen Falls on Lookout Mountain. E-mail jrowland_1@hotmail.com. For others, see hiking.chattanooga.net.

* Tennessee Wild hike: March 13, moderate 7-miler in Upper Bald River Wilderness Study Area of Cherokee National Forest; free but pre-registration required. E-mail jeff@safc.org.

* Tennessee Aquarium spelunking expedition: March 13, 12:30-3 p.m., Raccoon Mountain Caverns; experienced guides, equipment provided; adults & ages 8-older with adult; $30 ($25 for Aquarium members). Call (800) 262-0695.

* Soddy-Daisy Chapter, Tenn. Trails Association hike: March 20, 3.3-miler on Pot Point Nature Trail. Contact hike leader Caroline Woerner at cswoerner@bellsouth.net or 364-1131.

* South Cumberland State Park hikes: March 20, 10 a.m. CST, meet at Foster Falls parking lot for moderate 5-miler to the TVA Small Wilds area; 2 p.m., 2-mile round trip to Great Stone Door from Stone Door ranger station. See www.friendsofscsra.org.

* 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.

* 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge bicycle ride: May 1. See www.chattbike.com.

* Wilderness First Responder course: May 1-9, Greenway Farm; how to respond to emergency medical situations in a wilderness environment; led by Wilderness Medical Associates; 10 percent discount for registering before March 1. Call Marcus Hulsey at 643-6882.

* 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.

* Outdoor Chattanooga summer youth camps: 4 camps featuring hiking, biking, paddling, disc golf, wildlife study and general outdoor fun; also, Rapid Learning Whitewater Kids Camps for beginning and intermediate paddlers will include overnight adventures on area rivers. Contact Ruth Thompson at ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.

RUNNING

* 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

* North Georgia Family YMCA youth signups: 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

* Lakeside youth signups: 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.

* 14-under Purple Rage girls fastpitch tryouts: March 6. Call Brian at 227-8631.

* 16-under “A” girls fastpitch travel team: Taking serious inquiries through March 15 for pitcher/first baseman to complete roster for ASA & college exposure tournaments. E-mail mtparker@comcast.net.

* N. Ga./Chatt. USFA girls fastpitch tournaments: 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.

* Tennessee Dizzy Dean meeting: March 7, 2 p.m., East Ridge Recreation Center.

* Soddy-Daisy adult slowpitch league meeting: March 8, 7 p.m., Soddy-Daisy city hall. Call Jimmy Pickett at 544-5368.

* GIRLS Association meeting: March 10, 7 p.m., Red Bank pavilion; league reps asked to bring number of teams & field times. Call Dorothy at 593-1131 or Allen at 667-8103.

* Xplosion Spring Fling: March 11-14, Chickamauga; 5-6 & 7-8 recreation teams only; $50, 2 pool games, then double-elimination. Call Eddie Davis at (423) 762-9527 or Hoyt Grimes at (423) 503-6739 or see www.eteamz.com/NGAXplosion.

* 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.

* ASA slowpitch/fastpitch umpires clinic: March 13, Dalewood Middle School, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $10. E-mail Edward Rowe at coachrow@hotmail.com.

* Adult slowpitch signups at Summit of Softball: Till March 13 for season starting April 5; men’s, women’s & coed (upper & lower) open, church & industrial leagues; Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays; $450, includes NSA, ASA & USSSA sanctioning, preseason & postseason tournaments & 12-game regular season. Call Richard West at 643-6055 or 595-4540.

* Camp Jordan adult slowpitch league meeting: March 15, 7 p.m., in front of Camp Jordan Arena; for recreation coed, men’s & women’s teams. Signups under way through Pete at (706) 935-5100.

* Hixson Kiwanis Church League meeting: March 16, 6:15 p.m., Hixson Civic Center (complex behind Northgate library branch); men’s, women’s & possibility of coed teams; season starts mid-April. Call Bill Gotschall at 875-3092.

* Catoosa County adult team signups: March-April for April-July season; 12 games plus tournament at Jack Mattox complex; $415 per team. Contact Adam Wilson at (706) 891-4199 or Adam.Wilson@catoosa.com or see www.catoosarec.com.

* Girls spring national tournament: March 26-28, Camp Jordan Park; 6-, 8-, 10-, 12- & 14-under, 3-game minimum. Call Brian at 227-8631.

* North Georgia Umpire Association meetings: April 14, 6 p.m. Jack Mattox complex, Ringgold; March 25, 6 p.m., Graysville voting precinct gym; slowpitch & fastpitch umps needed, good pay, training provided. Call David Martin at (423) 595-0146 or e-mail joelarry23@att.net.

* Ooltewah Youth Association girls tournament: April 22-25, recreation teams; 4-game guarantee, $75; ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16. See www.ooltewahyouth.com or call Mike Owen at 645-2929.

* 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.

* 16-under Valley Thunder “A” girls fastpitch team: Team playing out of Hixson/Red Bank area seeking players to fill roster for 2010 ASA & exposure tournaments; individual & group tryouts. Call Andrew at 802-4006 or e-mail company407@bellsouth.net.

* 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 with 2-week projects. Call (706) 508-4755.

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

* Junior clinics at Chattanooga Christian: Saturdays beginning March 13; ages 4-6 & 7-9, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; ages 10-18, 10:30 a.m.-noon; ladies’ clinics & cardio classes offered weekdays. E-mail suewebb5@aol.com.

* Terry Wood Memorial City Championship: April 24-25, Dalton; benefits American Heart Association; entry forms will be sent to North Georgia Tennis Association members & will be on NOGTA Web site starting March 15. Call Randy Ellison at (706) 226-6810.

VOLLEYBALL

* 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.

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