Published: November 14, 2009 10:44 pm      

Area Calendar

BASEBALL

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Bluefield College will host its Second Annual Tierney Scholarship Awareness Dinner, featuring Tazewell native and Major League Baseball pitcher Billy Wagner on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Bluefield (W.Va.) Elks Club. The dinner brings prominent speakers to the community each year with the hope that local residents will pay premium prices to hear the notable speakers and ultimately support the BC Fund for Scholarships. The program will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7, and a sports auction during dinner to support the cause. Individual tickets for dinner and to hear Wagner speak are $100, or $125 to also participate in the meet-and-greet session prior to dinner. A table of eight is $1,200 and includes dinner, the program, the meet-and-greet, and a baseball autographed by Wagner for all eight guests. For reservations, call (276) 326-4458.

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BASKETBALL

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 Dec. 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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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). No signups will be accepted after Nov. 16. 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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TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is taking registrations now for a boys and girls basketball league for ages 9-12. The entry deadline is Nov. 30, with an entry fee of $20 and a $10 late fee for all forms turned in after deadline.. For more information please call (276) 988-5404 or visit www. townoftazewell. org.

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CASTLEWOOD, Va. — The 8th Annual Holiday Hoopfest Basketball Tournament will be held Dec. 10-13 at Castlewood High School. Divisions will include: Boys & Girls 10U-13U. There will be a $100 entry fee. Tournament is limited to the first 40 teams and the tournament will fill up fast. To enter or for more information call Jerry at (276) 202-6605 or e-mail castlewoodladydevils@yahoo.com

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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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TAZEWELL, Va. — A boys basketball tournament will take place at Tazewell Middle School on Jan. 29-31. The grade levels are 4-5 and 6-7. Cost is $100 per team. For more information, contact Estella Catron (276) 988-7422 or (276) 970-1974, or e-mail glccat @ aol. com.

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BOWLING

GREEN VALLEY — The Green Valley Bowling Center is currently taking registration for a free Tuesday “After School” youth league for juniors (ages 12-14) and majors/seniors (15-21). Registration has begun, but leagues are limited to the first 80. For more information, call (304) 922-2844 or 888-4479.

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FISHING

BLUEFIELD — Fishing guide and outdoor writer Dr. Michael Smith will offer a one-day “Fly-Fishing 101” course on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at the Mountain View Student Residence Center. The course, which will begin at 9 a.m., introduces students to fly-fishing basics, including: knots, equipment, fly selection, casting, and presentation. Dr. Smith, professor of English and Associate Dean of Humanities at BSC, has written five books about fishing in regional lakes and streams. For more information, contact Dr. Smith at (304) 327-4026) or e-mail msmith@bluefieldstate.edu.

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FLAG FOOTBALL

PARKERSBURG — The 2009 USFFL State Flag Football Tournament will be held in Nov. 21-22. Games will start on Saturday morning and continue into Sunday afternoon. Entry fee is $200 and must be paid in advance. Interested teams should contact Wirt Cook at (304) 494-8482

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RICHLANDS, Va. — The second annual Tornado Bowl flag football tournament will be held at Richlands High School on Dec. 19. It is an eight-team double-elimination format, which would result in a $500 first place prize. The fee is $300 with a maximum of eight teams. The entry deadline is Dec. 15. For more information, contact Tony Cordle at (276) 210-5770.

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PETERSOTWN — The First Annual Ice Bowl 7-on-7 flag football tournament will be held on Dec. 12-13 at Peterstown Middle School. Entry fee is $250 per team. For more information call (304) 646-0685 or (304) 994-0872.

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GYMNASTICS

PRINCETON — Dynasty Gymnastics is accepting new students, ages 5-18, for recreational gymnastics and floor cheer-nastics classes. Please call Megan Belcher for more information at (304) 910-3423.

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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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VOLLEYBALL

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is taking women's volleyball registrations through Dec. 4. The registration fee is $150 per team, and rosters and fee must be turned in by the first game. For more information, call (276) 988-5404.

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Sports calendar items should be submitted through sports@bdtonline.com or mail to P.O. Box 1599, Bluefield, WV 24701. Calendar items will run as space permits.