Published: July 03, 2009 10:35 pm      

Area Calendar

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AUTO RACING

PRINCETON — The Princeton Speedway racing season is underway. For more information, contact Ernie Shelton at (304) 228-0360 or Thomas Lester at (304) 920-2559 or visit www. princetonracewaywv. com.

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BASEBALL

PRINCETON — The 13th annual Princeton Rays Youth Baseball Clinic will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hunnicutt Field. The clinic will be open to boys and girls 7-15 years of age. Instructors will be P-Rays manager Jared Sandberg, pitching coach Marty DeMerritt, hitting coach Rafael Deleon, and infield coach Dan DeMent as well as several P-Rays players. Cost is $30 per participant, with a late fee of $33 after July 1. Each camper will receive a clinic T-shirt, an autograph session and free admission to the July 18 game between the P-Rays and Pulaski. For more info, e-mail raysball @ citlink. net or call (304) 487-2000.

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BASKETBALL

BECKLEY — Mountain State University will be hosting several basketball camps for boys and girls this summer. Dates and ages are July 6-10 (8-9) and July 13-17 (10-12). All camps run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For brochures and other details, call (304) 929-1407 or (800) 766-6067, ext. 1407.

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BLUEFIELD — The West Virginia Blazers will host a Skills and Positions Camp for boys and girls, ages 5-18, from July 6-9 at the Greater Bluefield Community Center from 9 a.m.-noon. The camp will be directed by members of the Blazers’ ABA basketball team. Fee is $80. Several camp awards will be made. For details, call (304) 325-9653 or visit www. wvblazers. com.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Summer Shootout basketball tournament will be held on July 10-12 for boys and girls, ages 10u-16u. The cost is $125 per team. For more information, call Phillip Hazelwood at (304) 921-0334.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — Bluefield College’s women basketball camp will be held on July 13-17 and July 20-24 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Dome Gymnasium. Under the direction of Bluefield coach Steve Hardin and his staff, the fee is $100 for the ball handling and skills camp (1st week) and the same for the shooting camp (2nd week). There is a pre-registration camp special of $175 for both. Campers will need to bring a bag lunch each day. For more information, call Hardin at (276) 326-4306.

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HUNTINGTON — Marshall University and head men’s basketball coach Donnie Jones will run the Little Herd Camp, for boys and girls 6-10 years old, July 13-16 from 9 a.m. until noon. For details, call (304) 696-6460, or Tim Thomas at (304) 696-3769, or e-mail thomas334 @ marshall. edu.

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ATHENS — Concord University will host a boys instructional basketball camp from July 20-23. Concord head men’s basketball coach Steve Cox will preside over the camp, which is accepting boys between ages 8-18. For more information, visit www. cumountainlions. com, or call (304) 384-5347 or (304) 384-5330.

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UPLAND — A one-day basketball tournament will be held on July 25 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Lord’s Family Worship and Recreation Center in McDowell County. The tourney will be split into four age groups, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18 and 19-and-over. The teams will be limited to seven players, with a cost of $5 per person. Certificates, trophy and monetary awards will be presented. For more information, call Sheila Smith at (304) 862-3511, Anthony Harris at (304) 862-2787, Donnie Hairston at (304) 952-4878 or James Riley at (304) 308-1597. Registration deadline is July 3.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Bluefield College men’s basketball team will hold a summer camp on July 27-31 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Dome Gymnasium. Under the direction of Jason Gillespie and his staff, the fee is $125 for one camper. Each camper should bring a bag lunch each day. The camp — open to boys, ages 5-18 — features fundamentals and instruction, along with guest speakers, devotionals, prizes and camp t-shirts. For more information, contact Gillespie at (304) 320-9411 or assistant Ben Smalls at (304) 320-9418.

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CAGEFIGHTING

TAZEWELL, Va. — “The Arena” cagefighting will come to the Tazewell County Fairgrounds on Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. There is limited reserved seating. Tickets can be charged by phone at (276) 988-7300. Fighters can call David at (276) 393-2787.

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CHEERLEADING

BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a free youth cheerleading clinic on July 13-17 at the Herb Sims Youth Center. It will run for three hours (9 a.m.-noon). Call (304) 327-2448.

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CHEERLEADING and FOOTBALL

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Graham Youth League, Inc. is currently taking applications for Football and Cheerleading through July 31. There will be a camp July 22-24 for football ages 5-12, and cheerleading ages 4 and up. For more info contact Terry at (304) 922-9079 or Pam at (276) 322-3724.

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FOOTBALL

BLUEFIELD, Va. — An organizational meeting of the Graham Women’s Football Boosters will take place Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. in front of Graham High School. All mothers of prospective football players are urged to attend. Contact Karen Marrs at (276) 326-3908 or Angie Byrd at (276) 322-2982 if you have any questions.

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GARDNER — PikeView Panther Cubs youth football and cheerleading final signups and equipment fitting will be Tuesday, July 7 from 5-9 p.m. at PikeView High School football fieldhouse. All interested PikeView area youth, ages 7-12 (2nd-6th grades), need to attend. This will be the final sign-up period for the upcoming season. Call Dale Roberts at (304) 487-0720 or (304) 887-2221 for more information.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The first annual Ahmad Bradshaw Cross the Tracks Entertainment Football Camp will be held on July 13-15 at Graham High School for boys, ages 7-14. Registration forms can be picked up at the Bluefield (W.Va.) Police Department. Registration is $75. All proceeds benefit Bluefield Virginia youth football. The camp will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with lunch and t-shirts provided, and trophies and prizes awarded. Bradshaw, a Graham graduate, and currently a third-year tailback with the New York Giants, will be among the instructors, which could include other NFL players. For registration, call Dusty Gray at (304) 922-8971 or Tony Palmer at (304) 327-6101. Forms may also be acquired by calling (276) 970-4347.

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BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department will host a free youth football clinic on July 13-17 at Mitchell Stadium from 9 a.m.-noon each day. For details, call (304) 327-2448.

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GOLF

BASTIAN, Va. — Legacy Hospice, Inc. will host its second annual benefit golf tournament on Saturday, July 18, at Wolf Creek Golf Club. The four-man’s captain’s choice tourney will start at 8 a.m. The first place team will get $500, while prizes will also be awarded to the second and third place teams. The cost is $60 per person and $240 per team. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, call (866) 596-9181.

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MARION, Va. — A benefit golf tournament will be held on July 24 at Holston Hills Country Club. The four-man, captain’s choice tourney starts at 1 p.m. at a cost of $50 per player. Trophies and prizes will be presented to the winning teams. For more information, contact Dennis Parnell at (276) 759-1630 or Larry Cole at (276) 274-0478.

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TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell County Fair Golf Tournament will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Tazewell County Country Club. A flight and awards for women’s teams are included. Award includes a fair ticket, cap and gift certificate. For more information, call Ron Moore at (276) 964-7286 or Ken Franklin at (276) 945-5845.

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HORSE SHOWS

TAZEWELL, Va. — Three horse shows will take place during the Tazewell County Fair. A draft horse and mule show and draft horse pull will be held on Saturday Aug. 15, a youth horse show will be held on Monday, Aug. 17 and an open horse show will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19. For more information, call the fair office at (276) 988-7300.

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RUNNING

TAZEWELL, Va. — The United Way of the Virginias and Four Seasons YMCA are hosting the annual Green Dog 5K run and walk on July 25 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended and guarantees a free t-shirt. Pre-registration for runners and walkers is $15. Returning participants pre-register for $12.50, but can be discounted to $10 for referring a new runner or walker. Registering on the day of the race is $20. The starting point is the new Four Seasons YMCA in Tazewell, Va. Entry forms may be found at www. unitedwayofthevirginias. org. For more information contact Michelle Williams or Danie Asbury at (276) 322-2606. Proceeds from this race will benefit the United Way of the Virginias in Tazewell County.

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MARS HILL, N.C. — Mizuno’s Mountain High Running Camp, billed as a camp where average high school kids train, eat and hang out with elite Kenyans, has spots open for its July 13-18 session for both individuals and teams. The camp fits each camper with a new pair of Mizuno cross country shoes. The camp is limited to 150 campers. For details, visit www. mountainhighrunning. com or call Scott Simmons at (704) 688-2814.

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SOCCER

EAST RIVER — East River Soccer Association will have adult pick-up soccer games every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on field 4 at East River Soccer Complex. Players must be at least 14 years old, and all must sign a waiver. For more information, visit www. mercersoccer. com.

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ATHENS — The Concord University men’s soccer program will host a premier soccer camp from July 5-9. Concord head men’s soccer coach Steve Barrett will run the camp, which will be available for boys and girls from kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, visit www. cumountainlions. com, or call (304) 384-5347.

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ATHENS — The Concord University men’s soccer program will host an elite soccer camp from July 12-16. Concord head men’s soccer coach Steve Barrett will run the camp, which will be available for boys and girls in middle and high school. For more information, visit www. cumountainlions. com, or call (304) 384-5347.

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SOFTBALL

CASTLEWOOD, Va. — The first “Five Game Friendly Fastpitch Classic” will be held July 17-19 in Castlewood-St. Paul, Va. There will be a five-game guarantee and a $150 entry fee. Divisions will include 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U. To enter call Kevin at (276) 762-0293. All proceeds will go to the Flame Throwers girls fastpitch team.

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SUMMER CAMP

BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a free summer camp through July 9 for boys and girls, ages 7-12. It will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Call (304) 327-2448.

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TENNIS

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Sedgewood Tennis Club is now accepting enrollment for clinics, private lessons and memberships. Certified professional instruction is available for all ages and ability levels. For more information, contact club owner and USTPA professional Steve Sarver at (304) 660-7223.

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WATER AEROBICS

BLUEFIELD — Classes in water aerobics are underway at the Greater Bluefield Community Center. Offerings include deep water aerobics on Tuesday mornings and a spin class on Mondays at 5:30. For details call (304) 325-5707.

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