Friday, August 24, 2012
This list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by email 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.
• 2013 10-under Scenic City Ducks select tryouts: Sept. 2, 2-4 p.m., Lookout Valley Recreation fields. Call Josh Kelley at 596-3909.
• 2013 Ducks organization tryouts: Being set up; ages 9-14. Contact Dewayne Trantham at jctrantham@comcast.net or 667-4185.
• Ringgold fall academy: Starts Sept. 5, pitching 6 p.m., defense 7:30, & Sept. 6, hitting 6 p.m.; six consecutive Wednesdays & Thursdays; 1 aspect $120, 2 aspects $180, all 3 $200. Contact coach Brent Tucker at btucker.rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us.
• 2013 10-under (2012 fall 9-under) Fury Baseball tryouts: Call for appointment. Contact Lester Norton at lester.norton@us.loomis.com or 595-5136.
• Chattanooga 11-under select team tryouts: Being scheduled. Call Robert at 667-9727.
• 2013 12-under Diamond Academy Legends private tryouts: Dalton-based, seeking pitchers who play other positions. Call Ricky Chumley at 423-994-5374.
• 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.
• 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 email zanecstone@yahoo.com.
• Wheelchair games: Saturdays, Washington Hills Recreation Center, 10 a.m.; free.
• Hoops Plus Recruiting Showcase: Sept. 15, Tennessee Temple University, 10 a.m. (sign-in starts at 9); for high school girls wanting chances to play in college; each player will be put on a team that plays 3 games; previous 2 Chattanooga showcases attracted more than 100 prospects & 25 college coaches. See www.HoopsPlus.org/Showcase.html or email HoopsPlus@gmail.com.
• 3-on-3 men's tournament: Sept. 22, Red Bank High School; Chattanooga Grizzlies fundraiser; $75, deadline Sept. 16. Call Daniel C. Wright at 424-760-1873.
• Youth training: The Attack, Tunnel Hill; for boys & girls kindergarten & up. Call Stacy Pardee at 706-483-7246.
• 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 308-9450.
• Power Up training: Individualized high-level training for all ages. Call lead instructor Roy Pankey at 285-0334.
• Weekly SORBA-Chattanooga rides: Sundays, 10 a.m., from 5 Points Recreation Area on Lookout Mountain; all riders welcome, average ride length 12-16 miles. See sorbachattanooga.org.
• Village Volkswagen River Gorge Omnium: Aug. 25-26, hosted by Scenic City Velo; racing till about 8 p.m.; highlight is Southern Sunset Criterium beginning 12:30 p.m. Saturday, circling Miller Park and Plaza; spectators free. See www.sceniccityvelo.com.
• Beginning women's bicycle clinics: Aug. 26, 2 p.m., Harrison Bay State Park; Beth Miller teaching; deadline Aug. 24. Email bikinbeth@gmail.com by 2 days in advance.
• Chickamauga Battlefield free bicycle tours: Sept. 15, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m., from battlefield visitors center; leisurely 5-6-mile ride with ranger giving Civil War history; for adults and kids ages 8-older; bring own bike or reserve one from Outdoor Chattanooga fleet by calling 706-866-9241; helmets required for all.
• Chattanooga Parks & Recreation adult flag signups: Under way for men & women; 6-game season & tournament; games at Washington Hills & East Chattanooga fields. Call Richard West at 643-6055.
• Southeast Tennessee Football Officials Association: Seeking members. Call Warren Diegel at 503-0767.
• Northwest Georgia Football Officials Association: Seeking new members to call varsity & JV games for more than 30 high schools. See www.nwgfoa.org or call Todd Britton at 706-217-9690.
• N. Georgia YMCA rookies flag league: Sept. 15-Oct. 20 (deadline Aug. 30), Park Properties field, Cloud Springs Road; boys & girls ages 3-5; $50. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
• MCA Tee Off Un"teal" There is a Cure tournament: Sept. 14, 1 p.m., Bear Trace at Harrison Bay; 4-person team ($500) or register as individual ($150); sponsored by Mike Collins and Associates to benefit ovarian cancer research & local Helene Distefano Fund helping mothers with cancer; sponsorships $100 to $5,000. Call 800-347-6950.
• Chattanooga Chapter PGA pro-ams: Sept. 17, Bear Trace at Harrison Bay; Oct. 8, Cleveland CC; Oct. 15, Council Fire; Oct. 22, WindStone; Oct. 29, Partners Circle Day, The Farm.
• Teen Challenge Classic: Oct. 2, Lookout Mountain, 1 p.m.; 4-person select shot; register as team ($660) or individual ($165); sponsorships $200 to $2,500. See www.teen-challenge.com or contact Diane Wint at dianew@teen-challenge.com or 756-5558, ext. 166.
• Chattanooga Lacrosse officials training: Email chattlax@gmail.com.
• U.S. Elite Training sports specific programs: With Summit Physical Therapy, for all high school, club & AAU level athletes; using OptoJump system for measurement, analysis & efficiency of performance. Call 843-9511. Also, S.P.E.E.D., group & sport-specific training through Jason Wright at jwright@uselitetraining.com or 843-9511.
• North Georgia YMCA Family Fitness karate: Tuesdays & Thursdays year-round, 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe; families & individuals ages 6-up; $20 per month for YMCA members, $50 for others ($5 each additional family member). Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
• Scenic City Lawn Mower Racing Association races: Aug. 25, Marion County Fair, Jasper, 8 p.m. EDT (registration starts at 6). Call Buster Hogan at 667-4905.
• Chattanooga Badminton Open: Aug. 25-26, Brainerd Recreation Center, 9 a.m.; $20 per team. Call 425-3600.
• Chattanooga Quarterback Club meetings: Aug. 27-April 16, Mondays noon-1 p.m., Stadium Club at Finley Stadium; $10 with meal, $4 without; Aug. 27 speaker UTC football coach Russ Huesman; annual membership dues $35. Call Milly Farris at 266-0642 or Doug Dyer at 265-5062.
• Iron Junior Triathlon: Sept. 9. See www.sceniccitymultisport.com.
• Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship: Sept. 22-23, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., AT&T Field; admission free but $1 donations suggested to benefit McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center.
• JockSale fall gear consignment event: Sept. 24-30; drop off gear Sept. 24-26, sale Sept. 27-30 at old L&M Music Building at Lee Highway and Highway 153. See jocksale.com for details, or email info@jocksale.com.
• Wendy's High School Heisman nominations: Through Oct. 2; high school student-athletes scheduled to graduate in 2013; for athletic & academic achievement & community service involvement; 1 senior male & 1 female will be honored for each school & 10 of each for each state, leading to 6 male and 6 female national finalists receiving expense-paid trips to New York City for the awards ceremony; national winners will each receive $10,000 for his & her schools. Apply at www.WendysHeisman.com.
• Greater Chattanooga Hydrocephalus Association Walk: Oct. 27, Coolidge Park, 11 a.m. (sign-ins start at 9); 5 kilometers (3.1 miles); no entry fee, but donations go to GCHA; contest for best team T-shirt designs. Call Chara McLaughen at 954-0059.
• Seniors activities at Brainerd Recreation Center: Shuffleboard, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays & Fridays; badminton, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays; table tennis, Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. & Saturdays 2-4 p.m. Call 425-3600. Also for badminton, 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.
• Team fundraising: Game Day Fundraiser; $300-plus per player in as little as 2 weeks. See www.gamedayfundraiser.com or call 280-0440.
• Chattanooga Open Water Swimmers swim: Wednesdays through October, 5:15 p.m., under Market Street Bridge; swimmers should have competitive backgrounds and be able to freestyle at least a mile in a pool; need kayakers for support. Email karahnazor@gmail.com.
• Chattanooga Trail Runners group runs: Wednesdays. See meetup.com/chattanoogatrailrunners.
• Chattanooga Chapter of Tenn. Ornithological Society meeting: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 720 S. Germantown Road. Contact David Stone at rockyturf@comcast.net or 238-4234.
• Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Association hikes: Aug. 25, Greenway Farms; Aug. 28, Sluder Lane to Hotwater Road and back (contact Bob McGavock at kopperkritters@yahoo.com or 667-2960).
• Downtown kayak adventures: Aug. 25 and 26, 9-11:30 a.m.; all skill levels, including no experience; reservations required, $35 per adult or $25 for children ages 8-13, includes equipment and instruction. Email ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
• Kayak and standup paddle excursions: River Canyon Adventures. See www.rivercanyonadventure.com or call 987-1711 or 488-1345.
• Geocaching in Chattanooga city parks: See geocaching.com.
• Weekly SORBA-Chattanooga rides: Sundays, 10 a.m., from 5 Points Recreation Area on Lookout Mountain; all riders welcome, average ride length 12-16 miles. See sorbachattanooga.org.
• Tennessee free hunting day: Aug. 25, license not needed; daily bag limit 10 for squirrels (season ends Feb. 28); no limit for armadillo, beaver, coyote, groundhogs, striped skunks (year-round).
• Raft for the Cure: Aug. 25, Ocoee River, 2 p.m., with Wildwater, Ltd.; proceeds to Susan G. Komen organization. Email www.wildwaterrafting.com/ocoee.php.
• Village Volkswagen River Gorge Omnium: Aug. 25-26, hosted by Scenic City Velo; racing till about 8 p.m.; highlight is Southern Sunset Criterium beginning 12:30 p.m. Saturday, circling Miller Park and Plaza; spectators free. See www.sceniccityvelo.com.
• Beginning women's mountain bike clinics: Aug. 26, 2 p.m., Ocoee Whitewater Center; Beth Miller main teacher; divided into beginners and intermediates; deadline Aug. 24. Email bikinbeth@gmail.com.
• Adaptive kayaking: Last Tuesday of month, 7:30 p.m., UTC's Maclellan Gym pool; Outdoor Chattanooga with Chattanooga Parks and Recreation's therapeutic recreation services; equipment provided; all ages; reservations required. Contact Jessie Steele at steele_j@chattanooga.gov or 643-5716.
• Rapid Learning Whitewater kayak roll practice: Two sessions each Tuesday, 5:30-7 and 7:30-8:30 p.m., Chester Frost Park; first-come, first-served; beginners welcome; first visit free, $50 per year for individuals, $75 for families; $5 per session for those providing their own crafts & equipment. Contact Terri Chapin at chapin_t@chattanooga.gov or 643-6882.
• Dove hunting season first phase: Starts Sept. 1; Tennessee season dates are Sept. 1-26, Oct. 13-28 and Dec. 19-Jan. 15 (migratory bird permit required); Georgia's are Sept. 1-16, Oct. 13-21 and Nov. 22-Jan. 5.
• Pointing Dog Hunt Test Handler and Judges Seminar: Sept. 8, 10 a.m., La Hacienda Restaurant, Spring City; conducted by AKC executive field representative Gary Sandler of Nashville for the East Tennessee Pointing Dog Association; provides prospective judges and handlers with rules for evaluating dog performances. Also, AKC walking field trial Oct. 5-7, licensed hunt tests Nov. 3 and 4. Contact Bill Barber at bandbarber@aol.com or 423-365-6652.
• Chickamauga Battlefield free bicycle tours: Sept. 15, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m., from battlefield visitors center; leisurely 5-6-mile ride with ranger giving Civil War history; for adults and kids ages 8-older; bring own bike or reserve one from Outdoor Chattanooga fleet by calling 706-866-9241; helmets required for all.
• Chattanooga Trail Runners group runs: Wednesdays. See meetup.com/chattanoogatrailrunners.
• Art on the Greenway 5K: Aug. 25, 8 a.m., Tinsley Park, Cleveland; newest Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway section; $20 ($15 for students, $12 for 1-mile fun run/walk). Call 322-5636.
• 5K for FCA: Sept. 3, 8 a.m., Chattanooga State; 5k walk at 8:05, Kiddy 1k (ages 5-under) & Junior Marathon leg (ages 6-11) 9 a.m.; pre-registration $20 ($60 family), $10 cross country team runners & kids races, $15 cross country individuals, benefiting area Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Call Front Runner Athletics at 875-3642.
• CTC Elementary Cross Country Series: Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27, Camp Jordan Park; 1-mile course from behind amphitheater; 3rd grade start 4:30 p.m., 4th grade 4:45, 5th grade 5 p.m. Contact Denny Marshall at damarshall@hotmail.com or Jim Steffes at jtsteffes@gmail.com.
• Iron Junior Triathlon: Sept. 9. See www.sceniccitymultisport.com.
• North River association registration: Through Aug. 25 (opening day) for games starting Sept. 8; $80 ($15 discount for additional family member), $95 after Aug. 25. See www.northriversoccer.com.
• Elite Soccer Training group sessions: Aug. 29, Bright School, under-11 to -13 5:30-7 p.m., u-14 to -19 7-8:30 p.m. Email Kris4futbol@aol.com or text 423-240-5737.
• High school player training: Focused on individual skills; sessions twice weekly. Call Richard Northcutt at 314-3207.
• Slowpitch coed league signups: Under way for play starting in September at Veterans Park, Soddy-Daisy. Call Jimmy Pickett at 544-5368.
• Chattanooga Parks & Recreation adult slowpitch signups: Under way for men's, women's & coed leagues at Summit of Softball; 12-game schedule. Call Richard West at 643-6055.
• Camp Jordan adult slowpitch league signups: Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., East Ridge
Community Center; men's, coed church, coed industrial; $450 per team for 12-game season & tournament. Contact Shawnna Skiles at sskiles@eastridgetn.org/www.eastridgeparksandrec.com or 867-6406.
• Loudon Lions Club Bash for Cash slowpitch tournament: Aug. 25-26, Loudon. Call Brian Collis at 865-705-3963 or Waller Henry at 865-591-9893.
• Frost 03 Falcons Crawford girls fastpitch tryouts: For fall & 2013 play, players with 2002 or '03 birthday. Call Jamie Crawford at 280-7181.
• 10-under Georgia Blaze girls fastpitch team: Seeking 2 players to complete roster for fall & 2013; based in Dalton area, playing tournaments in North Georgia & Tennessee. Call Jeremy Poe at 706-980-5387.
• Chaos girls fastpitch tryouts: East Tennessee team seeking players for fall & 2013 season. Call 423-613-1001.
• Chattanooga State fall instructional program: Sept. 3-Nov. 27, Mondays & Tuesdays, 1 or more options of 6-7, 7-8 or 8-9 p.m.; ages 5-20; pitching, catching, hitting, defense, left-handed slapping & baserunning/agility lessons taught by coaches & players from national champion Lady Tigers; $20 per hour, pay as you go, attend as often as you want. Text 400-3103 or email steve.jaecks@chattanoogastate.edu or beth.randolph@chattanoogastate.edu with questions or to indicate interest.
• N. Georgia YMCA sunshine league: Sept. 10-Oct. 22 (deadline Aug. 30), Park Properties field, Cloud Springs Road; boys & girls ages 7-21 with exceptional needs; $40. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
• 16-under Tennessee Stealth girls fastpitch tryouts: Seeking 2-3 players to complete fall & 2013 roster for team with competitive schedule, including many college exposure events; 1996-98 birthdays considered. Email tnstealthfastpitch@gmail.com or call 423-902-9748.
• 10-under Georgia Blaze '01 girls fastpitch team: Seeking pitcher or utility player with 2001 birthday to complete roster for Dalton-based team that plays mostly in Chattanooga, Ringgold & Dalton tournaments; good defensive skills & strong hitting desired. Email blaze2001@rocketmail.com or call Craig at 706-270-2880.
• 12-under Velocity girls fastpitch team: Seeking 1 or 2 experienced travel players born 1999 or 2000 to complete 2012 roster. Call Danny at 368-2396 or Jay at 802-1292.
• 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 Lee University 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.
• Baylor Diving Club fall registration: Aug. 28 & 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Baylor School natatorium lobby; program starts Sept. 4, 6 p.m.; affiliated with USA Diving & open to anyone (masters program for ages 21-up). Contact John Bonds at jbonds@baylorschool.org or 267-8506, ext. 654.
• Free water fitness classes: Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Brainerd Recreation Center heated pool.
• McCallie School swim lessons: Throughout summer, three 30-minute lessons per session, $40; boys & girls all ages. Register at summer.mccallie.org or call 493-5886. Also, private lessons available (493-5536).
• Baylor Swim Club: Year-round program affiliated with USA Swimming. See www.baylorswimming.org, e-mail brian_gill@baylorschool.org or call 267-8506, ext. 630.
• McCallie/GPS Aquatics competitive swimming: Year-round, all ages and abilities; home-school program available; first 2 weeks free. Call John Woods at 634-7606 or see swimscac.com.
• Racqueteers after-school program: Aug. 27-Nov. 27, Warner Park, days/times TBA; group & private lessons, head instructor Michael Scott (635-6254). Call Herb Barnett at 991-2855.
• N. Georgia YMCA youth instructional play: Sept. 15-Nov. 3 (deadline Aug. 30), Gilbert Stephenson Park, Fort Oglethorpe; ages 7-15; Saturday instruction & scrimmaging; $75. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
• 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.
• North Georgia YMCA youth instruction: Aug. 27-Nov. 3 (deadline Aug. 25); ages 7-15; weekday practices in Fort Oglethorpe, Saturday matches at local YMCAs, tournament at UTC's Maclellan Gymnasium; open gym play date Aug. 25. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
• UTC kids program: "Iron Sharpens Iron" sessions, beginner to intermediate youth learning fundamentals, body awareness principles, techniques, combative wrestling; $65. Also, weekly elite training sessions Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; supplemental training for elementary & middle school wrestlers; $5 per practice. Call Mike Hatcher at 303-0760.