Published: July 18, 2008 10:23 pm            

Area Calendar

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BASEBALL

BASTIAN, Va. — The Bland County Little League will host its first Goodfield Skills Camp on July 28-31 at the Bland Little League fields. The age groups will be split into 5-to-7-years-old from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and a pair of sessions for 8-12-year-olds from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Instructors from Goodfield Baseball will focus on both skills development in the offensive and defensive part of the game. Concessions will be available each day. Among the Goodfield Baseball instructors are Ed Goodson, who played with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his father, Kirk Goodson, who coached Grayson County to the state baseball title in 1997. For fee and other information, call Robin Gibson at (276) 688-4179 or (304) 920-2907 by July 26. Space is limited.

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GARDNER — The First Annual West Virginia Thunder Invitational Baseball Tournament will be held from August 1-3 at the Gardner baseball complex. Each team is guaranteed three games and there will be awards for the first and second place teams as well as individuals in the two divisions: 10 and under and 12 and under. The registration deadline is July 28. For more information or to register, call Tucker Meadows at (304) 320-0136 or Kenny Harmon at (304) 920-1403.

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INSTITUTE — Coast to Coast Baseball will host a hitting camp on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. at West Virginia State University. In addition, tryouts will also be held at 10 a.m. for anyone who would like to represent the United States in competition in Puerto Rico or work with college and pro scouts in Florida. Age groups range from 11-12, 13-15 and 16-18. For fee information or other needs, call (740) 373-4455.

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BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield Orioles’ annual Youth Baseball Clinic will take place Saturday, Aug. 9 at Bowen Field. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the clinic is scheduled to begin at 9:30. For details, contact the Orioles at (276) 326-1326 or e-mail babybirds1 @ comcast. net.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Rays will be conducting its 13th annual “Fan’s Bus Trip” on Saturday, Aug. 9 and are offering their fans the opportunity to see the P-Rays take on the Braves in a 7 p.m. game in Danville Va. The bus will depart Hunnicutt Field at 2:30 p.m. and return after the game ends. There is a set cost that includes transportation fees and game ticket. For more information, call (304) 487-2000 or e-mail raysball @ sunlitsurf. com.

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BLUEFIELD — There will be a USSSA baseball tournament on Aug. 23-24, open to all 10/U, 11/U, 12/U, 13/U and 14/U teams. The West Virginia USSSA will hold scheduled tournaments each month with new age groups to be added soon. An extra fee will be added for non-registered USSSA teams. For more information, call (304) 921-2341.

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BASKETBALL

ATHENS — The Concord University Boys Basketball Camp will be held on July 20-23 at the Carter Center. The instructional camp is for boys, ages 8-18. The cost varies for residential campers or commuters. For details, contact Steve Cox at (304) 384-5330 or coxs@ concord. edu. Applications can be found at www. cumountainlions. com.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Bluefield College Basketball Camp will be held on July 21-25 at the Dome Gymnasium from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Under the direction of Bluefield men’s basketball coach Jason Gillespie, the instructional camp will feature t-shirts, prizes, devotionals, guest speakers and work on the fundamentals. Boys and girls, ages 5- to -17, will be split into two groups. Campers will need to bring a lunch each day. For more information or for a registration form, contact Gillespie at (276) 326-4255.

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PILGRIM’S KNOB, Va. — Twin Valley High School will be hosting the 2nd annual High Impact Basketball Camp on July 21-23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The camp instruction will include focus on man-to-man defense, post and perimeter play, basic fundamentals and High Impact Shooting Drills. Each camper will receive a camp T-Shirt and gift as part of the camp fee. A discount is available for early registration for individuals and teams. To pre-register or information about fees, contact Brian Moore at (276) 935-4360 or email at coachmoore@twinvalleypanthers.com

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COLLEGE REUNION

BLUEFIELD — A “Big Blue Reunion” of Bluefield State athletes who played for the Blues from 1968-80 will be held at the Bluefield City Auditorium on Aug. 16 at noon. Participants are urged to bring a covered dish. There is no charge. A group of former BSC coaches are seeking to reunite players and coaches that brought athletic glory to the region.

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DINNER/AUCTION

ATHENS — The Concord University Mountain Lion Club Gala dinner and auction will be held Aug. 2 at new Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. A social hour with a silent auction starts at 6 p.m., with a prime rib buffet at 7, followed by a live auction. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Tony Colobro Scholarship Fund. For more information, call (304) 384-5347 or e-mail kpower @ concord. edu.

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FOOTBALL

GARDNER—Any student, grades 7-12, interested in playing football at PikeView High School must attend a meeting on Tuesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at the school. For other information, call Jeff Damewood at (304) 425-6621.

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HONAKER, Va. — The Honaker High school football team will have a VHSL parents’ safety meeting on Tuesday, July 22, at the field house at 7 p.m. All parents of players, grades 8-12, need to attend. All varsity and JV players will pick up their equipment at the same time. Practice starts on July 28, with the eighth grade team beginning on Aug. 1. Physicals must be completed before being allowed to practice.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — Equipment will be distributed to all Graham High School varsity and junior varsity football players at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, at the GHS locker room. All physicals must be completed by the start of practice on Monday, July 28.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Graham Youth Football and Cheer Camp at

Graham High School will be held on July 23-25 from 6-8pm. Kids, ages 5-12, are eligible. Registration will be done on the first day of camp.

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BASTIAN, Va. — Bland County Bears football will conduct a team meeting and equipment dispersal at 4 p.m. July 24 at the football fieldhouse. Practice begins July 28 at 7:30 a.m. Students must have a completed physical to participate.

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GLENWOOD — The Glenwood Middle School football team will conduct a Team/Parent Meeting on Friday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m. at Glenwood School. All 7th and 8th grade students who plan to play football need to attend. For information, contact Coach Hope at (304) 922-8157.

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MATEWAN — The Massey Energy Hatfield-McCoy Senior Bowl Classic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Matewan High School. Tickets for the game between teams representing West Virginia and Kentucky are $6 for adults and $4 for students and will go on sale at 6 p.m. the day of the game.

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BLUEFIELD — All boys who plan to play football for the Bluefield Middle School Buccaneers must report on Aug. 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for equipment handout. All boys must provide proof of insurance and a completed physical form and fee before practicing. Practice begins on Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. Players must bring a lunch.

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RICHLANDS, Va. — Season tickets for Richlands High School football are on sale in the school office. Season tickets cost $40, while reserved parking is $10. General admission tickets will be $6 for all Southwest District games in 2008. Reserved season tickets must be picked up by Aug. 15.

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GOLF

GARDNER — Any student entering PikeView High School and interested in playing on the golf team should call coach Norman Fletcher at (304) 467-7826.

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PRINCETON — The Third Annual Jonathan Powell Hope Foundation Kids Tournament will be held at the Princeton Elks on Friday, Aug. 1, for kids 16 years old and under. The proceeds will benefit kids with cancer and their families. Registration is at noon, with the tourney starting at 1 p.m. Call John Hickman at (304) 425-6440 or e-mail jkhickman @ yahoo. com.

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PRINCETON — The United Way of the Virginias will host its 6th annual “On Your Side” Golf Classic on Friday, Aug. 15, at the Princeton Elks Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds from the Nationwide-sponsored event will help the United Way reach its campaign goal of $275,000 to support the 33 partners and programs in five surrounding counties served by the organization. Download an entry form at www.unitedwayofthevirginias.org or call (276) 322-2606.

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BRISTOL, Va. — The Honaker football team will hold its annual golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Clear Creek Golf Course. Registration is at 1 p.m., with tee off at 2. It will be a four-person, captain’s choice event, with monetary prizes for the top three finishers. There is also a hole-in -one car give-away, door prizes and a barbecue lunch. For fee or other information, contact Doug Hubbard at (276) 202-2552.

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MARTIAL ARTS

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Bluefield College will host a martial arts seminar, featuring Kung Fu masters Liu Chang and Kimo Wall, Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20 in the Dome Gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seminar is open to intermediate to advanced martial artists. For more information or to reserve your spot in the seminar, call (276) 326-4212. Space is limited.

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PRINCETON — USA Martial Arts is working to create a character development program at their Princeton. For more information on all that is offered in the martial arts field, call David Richmond at (304) 237-1290.

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BLUEFIELD — TaeKwon Do classes for children and adults are being organized for Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Greater Bluefield Community Center. Ages 3-4 meet at 5 p.m., ages 5-12 meet at 6 p.m., and adults meet at 7. For details, call the center at (304) 325-5707.

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ROAD RACE

NARROWS, Va. — The Narrows Community Fair 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, at 8 a.m. starting at Ragsdale Field. All proceeds benefit the Giles County Wellness Center. For fee or other information, call Helen Gillespie at (540) 921-4292 or Burman Clark at (540) 726-8008.

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SOCCER

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Bluefield College will host its First Annual Youth Soccer Camp on July 21-24 at East River Soccer Complex for boys and girls, ages 7-17. Sessions will be held in the morning for grades K-5, with afternoons reserved for grades 6-12. Fees differ for each age group that will be supervised by Bluefield soccer coaches Steve Laraba and Joe Wehrle. The camp will focus on fundamentals and improving individual skills. For more information, call Laraba at (276) 326-4239 or Wehrle at (276) 326-4357 or see www.bluefield.edu.

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EAST RIVER — The East River Soccer Association is now accepting signups for the fall season. Entry deadline is Aug. 1 with no late forms accepted. Forms can be found at www. mercersoccer. com. For inquiries, e-mail to questions@mercersoccer.com or call (304) 921-4996.

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TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is taking registration for fall soccer. The entry deadline is Aug. 18, with a late fee added for entry forms turned in late. Call Tracie Lewis at (276) 988-5404.

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PRINCETON — The 1st Annual Princeton Tigers Soccer Camp will be held on Aug. 18-22 at PSHS for boys and girls, ages 6-12. The camp, which will benefit a scholarship fund for Princeton senior soccer players, will run from 9 a.m.-noon each day. PSHS coaches Steve Bailey and Edmund Johnson and players will serve as instructors. For fee information or to

pre-register, call (304) 887-3723.

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EAST RIVER — East River Soccer Association is offering pick-up games on Sundays and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. This is free for anyone of any age. For more information, e-mail questions @ mercersoccer. com or visit the website www. mercersoccer. com.

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SOFTBALL

PRINCETON — The “First Annual Hard Knocks” men’s slowpitch softball tournament will take place July 19-20 at the Princeton Recreation Center. USSSA rules and 47 Core softballs will be used; classes are C, D and E. Depending on number of entries, a round robin format and double-elimination championship series are planned. A Home Run Derby will also be held for an additional charge. For details contact Gary Robertson at (304) 921-2773 or xplorer527 @ yahoo.com or go to softballtournaments. com.

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TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is now accepting rosters for the Coed Softball league slated to start in August. Teams must be registered and entry fee paid by July 31. For fee and other information, call (276) 988-5404.

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SWIMMING

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is now taking registrations for swimming lessons. Each session is two weeks, Monday through Friday, for 45 minutes each day. For more information, call (276) 988-5404.

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TENNIS

BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Sarver Tennis Club will offer a summer Junior Tennis Camp on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of August from 9:30-11 a.m. The camp will include instruction, match play and USTA Junior Team Tennis. All participants will receive a free United States Tennis Association membership. For more information or to register, contact Steve Sarver at (304) 660-7223 or 304 324-2838.

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TUMBLING

BLUEFIELD — Cheerleading tumbling classes are now being offered at the Greater Bluefield Community Center. For details contact Abbygale Jamison at (276) 326-6728.

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VOLLEYBALL

ATHENS — The Concord University Volleyball Day Camp is July 28-30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Carter Center in Athens, for beginning players. Drills and activities provide realistic game play situations. Concord staff and players will provide instruction. Contact Pat Hardin at (304) 384-5342 or e-mail at Hardinp@concord.edu.

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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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