Published: October 20, 2009 10:10 pm      

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BASEBALL

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Second Chance Learning Center will sponsor the 2009 Wagner Challenge Baseball Camp on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Tazewell Middle School. The camp will directed by Tazewell native and Major League relief pitcher Billy Wagner. Junior players, ages 8-12, will participate from 8:30 a.m.-noon, followed by the varsity, ages 13-17, from 1-4:30 p.m. The camp cost is $60. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for each respective session. The camp is limited to 50 students per age group. For more information, contact Erik Robinson at (276) 326-1078 or e-mail info@secondchancelearning.com.

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BASKETBALL

HUNTINGTON — Marshall basketball’s annual Thundering Herd Madness is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Cam Henderson Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with ticket prices set at $5. Both the men’s and women’s teams will be introduced, and followed by scrimmages, 3-point and slam dunk competitions and an autograph session for the fans. For more information, call the ticket office at 1-800-THE-HERD.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — Bluefield College will host a Basketball Blast-off for the men’s and women’s basketball teams on Friday, Oct. 23 at the 7 p.m. at the Dome Gymnasium. The event will feature player introductions, intra-squad scrimmages, slam dunk contest, shooting contest and other interactive games for fans. Admission is free. For more information, call (276) 326-4274 or check www.bluefield.edu/athletics.

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GREEN VALLEY — Boys and girls basketball leagues for grades 2-7 are now forming at Green Valley Recreation Center. Registration fee is $20. Deadline is Nov. 15 and will not be extended. Forms may be picked up at the center or at local schools. For more info, call (304) 922-2844 or 888-4479.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Parks and Recreation Department is now having signups for boys basketball, ages 9-12, grades third-sixth. Fee is $30 until Oct. 21; from Oct. 21-31, fee is $35.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Bluefield Virginia Youth Basketball League is currently taking registration forms for the 2009-10 season. The fee is $25 per child. If more than one child, it is $15 for the second child, and $10 for any additional entrants. There are six age divisions, including junior pee wee (5-7), senior pee wee (8-9), midget boys (10-12), midget girls (10-12), senior girls (13-17) and senior boys (13-17). Registration deadline is Oct. 30. No late signups will be accepted after the Nov. 7 draft. Application forms can be picked up at the participating schools, Bluefield town hall building and selected local businesses. For details, call Lee Riffe at (276) 322-5443.

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HILLSVILLE, Va. — The Carroll County High School basketball program will host a 5-on-5 benefit basketball tournament for ages 18-and-older on Nov. 7-8 at the CCHS gymnasium. The cost is $250 for a team of 10-to-12, with the winning team winning $1,000. For more information, call Brad (276) 237-2723 or Mark (276) 733-8672.

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BLUEFIELD — The City of Bluefield Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registrations for a winter basketball league. Registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 18. For more information, call (304) 327-2448.

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CHEERLEADING

PRINCETON — The Princeton Parks and Recreation Department is having signups for girls cheerleading, ages 4-12, grades third-sixth. Fee is $35 until Oct. 21; from Oct. 21-31, fee is $40.

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

PRINCETON — NEW You, a clinically managed weight loss program for children between ages 11 and 14, will begin a new session on Nov. 3 at Princeton Health & Fitness Center. The program runs for four weeks, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Its goal is to help children improve their food choices, increase physical activity and reduce TV and video-game screen time. A fee is required. For details, contact Stacey Bailey, Nancy Caldwell or J.R. Robinson at (304) 487-7876.

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SOCCER

TEAYS VALLEY— Quantum Soccer Center is now accepting registrations for Winter Session I, which begins October 24 for adult leagues and Nov. 1 for youth leagues. Apply at www. QuantumSoccer. com. Players can pay as low as $5 per game. Call Philip (304) 562-1020 for more information.

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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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WRESTLING

PILGRIM’S KNOB, Va. — The Twin Valley Men's Basketball Boosters will be hosting NWA All-Star Wrestling on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. at Twin Valley Elementary/Middle School. The card will feature current Spike TV and TNA Wrestling star Shark Boy. Others scheduled including Stan “The Man” Lee, Iron Cross, Frank “the Tank” Parker, Eddie 24 Kt. Golden, K.C. Thunder, Mac Cooper with the Dallas Doll and Mini Cena. the midget world heavyweight champion. The Twin Valley basketball and football coaches will be participating in a special LumberJack Match. Admission is $10 ringside, $8 for adults, and $5 for children (5-12). Proceeds for the event will benefit the Twin Valley basketball program. For ticket information please call (276) 259-7818, (423) 384-2169 or visit the TVHS front office.

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