Published: October 19, 2008 10:19 pm      

Regional sports calendar

BASEBALL

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Wagner Challenge Baseball Camp will be held Nov. 1 at Tazewell Middle School, hosted by Second Chance Learning Center and directed by Billy Wagner of the New York Mets. The camp will be divided by age groups: age 8-12 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and ages 13-17 from 1 p.m. to 4:30. Enrollment is limited to first 40 in each group. For details, call Erik at (276) 326-1078 or e-mail info @ secondchancelearning. com.

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BASKETBALL

PRINCETON — The Princeton Recreation Center is taking signups for boys basketball, ages 9-12, grades 3-6. A late registration fee will be imposed from Oct. 21-31. For details, call the center at 487-5040.

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HINTON — The Summers County Lady Bobcats basketball program will be hosting their 14th annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Oct. 24. It will be held before the football game with Westside from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from any Bobcats’ players.

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CASTLEWOOD, Va. — The 3rd Annual Push the Rock Girls Basketball Classic will be held Nov. 8-9 at Castlewood High School. Divisions include grades 4-5 and 6-7, along with 9U and 11U. The entry fee is $100. There will be a 3 game guarantee and prizes will be given to the top three teams in each division. Contact Kevin at (276) 762-0293.

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GREEN VALLEY — Fall basketball leagues are now forming at the Green Valley Recreation Center. The league is open to boys and girls, grades 2-7. Registration deadline is Nov. 15. For details, call (304) 324-7460.

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PILGRIM’S KNOB, Va. — Twin Valley High School is seeking teams (grades 6-8) to add to their middle school schedule for the upcoming season. Contact Ricky Goodman at (276) 259-7818 or e-mail rgoodman @ buc.k12.va.us.

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PILGRIM’S KNOB, Va. — Twin Valley High School is in search of one boys basketball team to complete the 2008 Coalfield Clash Tip-Off Tournament. The tournament will be held at Twin Valley on Dec 5-6. Each team is guaranteed two games. Contact Brian Moore or Rick Goodman at (276) 259-7818 or email coachmoore @ twinvalleypanthers. com.

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KINGSPORT, Tenn. — The Tennessee Shooters Fall Basketball Classic takes place Nov. 1-2, with divisions for boys and girls, 8U-17U. There is a three-game guarantee and the tournament is limited to the first 30 teams. To enter, contact Tommy Henry at (423) 863-7040 or e-mail tnshooters @ hotmail. com.

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CHEERLEADING

ATHENS — The Concord University Cheerleaders will host the 20th annual cheerleading clinic on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Carter Center, and all ages may attend. The registration fee covers the lunch cost. Sideline chants, cheers, dance, and pyramids will be taught. For details, contact Lisa Blankenship at (304) 887-7317, or e-mail cheer@ concord. edu.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Recreation Center is taking signups for girls cheerleading, ages 4-12, grades 3-6. A late registration fee will be imposed from Oct. 21-31. For details, call the center at 487-5040.

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DEER HUNTING

PINEVILLE — Deer hunters are invited to show off their big bucks as part of Pineville’s annual autumn festival on Oct. 24 and 25 from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. For details, call (304) 732-7320 or 732-6232.

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MARTIAL ARTS

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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SOCCER

EAST RIVER — East River Soccer Association is offering pick-up games on Sundays 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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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. — Sedgewood Tennis Club is now accepting enrollment for fall 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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TOUGHMAN CONTEST

LEWISBURG — The 10th Annual Budweiser Toughman Contest will be held on Nov. 7-8 at the state fairgrounds. Anyone interested in participating should call (800) 296-3897 or visit Toughman.com. Tickets for the event are also on sale, ranging in price from $15 to $25. For more information on tickets, call (304) 342-5757.

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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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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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