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May 13, 2008
  
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Community Sports Calendar
Camps, Tournaments, Tryouts, Announcements
posted May 6, 2008

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Miscellaneous

Summer Sports Camp
GPS Sports Camp for girls and boys: June 9-13, 9 am – 3 pm, grades 1st-5th, $275; Call 634-3457, email summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

GPS Lacrosse Camp
for girls and boys:
June 9-13, 9 am -12 pm, grades 6th-10th, $145; Call 634-3457, email: summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

GPS Rowing Camp
for girls and boys:
June 2-6, 9 am -12 pm, grades 7th-11th, $145; Call 634-3457, email: summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

Senior Olympics - May 7-10

Opening ceremony Wednesday, May 7th at UTC’s McClelland Gym at 1:00 p.m.

Athletes as well as sports and fitness enthusiasts ages 50 and up are invited to participate and register now.

Events include swimming, basketball free throw, bowling, volleyball, track and field, tennis, billiards, horseshoes, table tennis, softball throw, softball, ballroom dancing, 5K run, cycling, golf, power walk, shuffleboard, badminton, basketball 3 on 3, weightlifting, and racquetball. Ballroom dancing will also return as a competitive event.

The top four finalists in each event at the district level will advance to the state competition, July 18-24, 2008, in Williamson County, Tenn.

For more information click here or, please call Ginny Hansen at (423) 755-6100, email at ghansen@alexianbrothers.net, or visit www.AlexianSeniorNeighbors.com or www.tnseniorolympics.com. The Tennessee Senior Olympics State Office can be reached at (615) 902-9261.

Disc Golf - May 11
The Chattanooga Flying Disc Club a local non-profit organization is hosting another FREE youth clinic.

"How to Play Disc Golf" to be held Sunday May 11th come anytime between 1pm & 5 pm to the "Sinks" Disc Golf Course located at 4501 North Access Road across from the old DuPont plant.

Children will be instructed in basic throwing techniques, basic fundamentals, basic rules, and where to play for free. Children under 16 will be provided with a Disc to get them started.

Let your family experience one of the fastest growing sports in the country with over 2400 courses nation wide and most are free to play.

Professional Disc Golf Association - www.pdga.com

Chattanooga Disc Golf message board - www.ChattanoogaDiscGolf.com

How-to-website - www.discgolfreview.com

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Baseball

LARRY SIMCOX BASEBALL CAMP
East Brainerd Youth Baseball Complex
Conducted by Larry Simcox, former University of Tennessee Baseball Coach and Camp Director, along with area high school coaches.
June 3-5, 2008 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Ages 6-12 Preregistration fee $100 or $120 the day of camp
The camp will cover proper throwing and catching mechanics as well as proper mechanics of pitching, infield,catching and outfield. There will be hitting instruction and drills each day along with baserunning fundamentals. Each player by agegroup will compete in fastest runner, hardest thrower,throw and catch contest and best hustle.
For additional information or a camp application, call Coach Simcox at 865-567-9082 or fax to 865-288-3114

Summer Camp
Cleveland State Baseball Coach Mike Policastro will conduct the following summer Baseball Camps:

  • Youth Skills Camp, June 2-5, 2008, for ages 5 - 14. Camp hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Campers will participate in group instruction and participate in a game each day.
  • Youth Pitcher/Catcher Camp, June 9-11, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Youth Hitting Camp, June 9-11, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Both camps will be for ages 8 - 16.

    The camps will consist of advanced instruction on the fundamentals of pitching, catching and hitting. Each participant will receive an evaluation sheet from the coaching staff.

    Cost will be $45.00 per session, or $80.00 for both sessions, which includes a camp t-shirt.

    For registration information contact Mike Policastro at (423) 478-6219.

    Summer Tournaments - Cleveland State
    Cleveland State will host a series of summer baseball tournaments at Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee.

    Ages and dates are as follows:
  • May 30 - June 1 16 & under (enter by May 2, 2008)
  • June 6 - June 8 15 & under (enter by May 9, 2008)
  • June 13 - June 15 18 & under (enter by May 16, 2008)
  • June 20 - June 22 14 & under and 13 & under (enter by May 23, 2008)

    All tournaments are four (4) games pool play and championship. Cost for each tournament is $350.00 and a dozen balls.

    For further information contact Jason Sewell at Cleveland State Community College, (423)614-8744 or (423)322-2482.

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    Basketball

    GPS Combo Camp
    (basketball and softball)
    June 16-19, 9 am – 4 pm, grades 3rd-8th, $250; Call 634-3457,summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

    GPS Basketball Camp
    GPS Basketball Camp for girls: June 16-19, 1 – 4 pm, grades 3rd-8th, $145; Call 634-3457, email summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

    Mustangs Summer Camp
    “The Mustangs Summer Basketball Camp Series”

    A Mustangs Middle and High School Camp will be held on June 14 at LaFayette High School. Any player going into their freshman year this year through those who graduated this year are eligible for the camps. The Boys Camp will be held from 10am-1pm. The Girls Camp will be held from 1pm-4pm.

    The cost is $25 per player.

    For more information, call NTC’s Sports Information Office at (706) 764-3813.

    Hamilton YMCA Adult Coed Basketball:
    Recreational league open to men and women ages 18+. Games are played on Monday and Tuesday nights at the Hamilton YMCA. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 9 games. Season will begin on June 16th. Registration deadline is June 6, 2008. Questions? Call 899-1721 and ask to speak with Nathan or email ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org for more info.

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    Football

    There are currently no football events submitted

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    Golf

    Adaptive Golf Clinic - May 9,10
    Siskin Hospital and the First Swing Program will be hosting a Free Adaptive Golf Clinic on May 9th and 10th at Moccasin Bend Golf Club.

    The First Swing Program was designed to instruct golf pro's, therapists, and other rehabilitation team professionals to teach and encourage people with disabilities to learn or re-learn the game of golf.

    Click here for more information.

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    Running

    Reebok’s Mountain High Running Camp – Mars Hill, NC (July14 & 19) Middle
    and high school cross country camp featuring great trails, free Reebok
    shoes and a staff of elite US and Kenyan runners and coaches. Info and
    application at www.mountainhighrunning.com or contact Scott Simmons at
    coach@mountainhighrunning.com or 704-688-2814

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    Soccer

    Select Soccer
    Signal Mountain Storm
    Select Soccer Program
    Storm ’96 girls’ tryouts

    Signal Mountain Storm ‘96 girls select soccer team (rising U13) will be holding tryouts at Shackleford Ridge fields on the following dates: Tuesday May 27th 6.00 – 7.30pm, Saturday May 31st 10.00-11.30am, Tuesday June 3rd 6.00-7.30pm. Other dates will be made available in the event of conflicts. To be eligible for the team, birthday must be between 8/1/95 and 7/31/96. To register for a tryout or for further details please contact Darren Bird, Coach, Email: Darren6789@bellsouth.net or phone: 423 886-2180.

    To learn more about the Storm ’96 girls’ team, please check out our home page at www.signalmountainsoccer.com.

    Select Try Out Schedule for Redoubt 2008/2009
    There will be no charge for tryouts. Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Players must attend 2 of the 3 tryouts for appropriate age or contact David Stewart at select@redoubtsoccer.com.

    BOYS:
    U9-U14
    May 20, May 27, and June 3
    7:30 – 8:30 PM Redoubt Pavilion
    U15-U18
    June 3, June 5, and June 10
    7:30 – 8:30 PM Redoubt Pavilion

    GIRLS:
    U9-U14
    May 20, May 27, and June 3
    6:00 – 7:00 PM Redoubt Pavilion
    U15-U18
    June 3, June 5, and June 10
    6:00 – 7:00 PM Redoubt Pavilion

    Note: Players will need to meet certain requirements and try out with coaches and the Director of Coaching.

    ***Redoubt Futbol Club will provide every player an opportunity to play select/competitive soccer. We will field teams in Division 1, 2 and 3 in each group to give the players an opportunity to play within the appropriate level of competition***

    Goal Keeping Academy
    Academy Director: Erin Lycan (former Virginia soccer goalkeeper), goalkeeper coach with university of Stephen F. Austin, help lead them to the NCAA Division 1 National Tournament in 2007.

    Date: June 16-20
    Location: Redoubt Soccer Complex
    Price: Individual Academy-$135 (Half Day) or $200 (Full Day) (includes a Brine Soccer ball, T -Shirt, and professional instruction), Advanced Academy -$135
    Web Site: blairpda.home.comcast.net
    Contact: Curtis Blair at(423) 718-0125 or twcboys@bellsouth.net

    Registration: Can be printed off the web site, can be picked up at Redoubt Soccer Complex and at Front Runner Athletics in Hixson.

    GPS Soccer Camp
    for girls and boys:
    June 16-20, 9 am – 3 pm, grades 2nd – 11th, $240; Call 634-3457, email: summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

    GPS Soccer Tots
    for girls and boys: June 2 - July18, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 – 11:00 am, $340; Call 634-3457,summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

    TRYOUTS
    For competitive teams
    @ Regional Park in Athens, TN
    Monday June 2nd - Boys & Girls
    U18 – U15 3 – 4pm
    U14 - U13 4 - 5pm
    U12 – U11 5 - 6pm
    Tuesday June 3rd - Boys & Girls
    U10 – U9 3 - 4pm
    U8 – U7 4 - 5pm
    Bring cleats, ball, shin-guards, & water
    Any further Questions call Director of Coaching:
    Naomi Clarke: 423-746-5273 or 931-309-7031

    Curtis Blair Player Development Academy
    Date: June 16-20
    Location: Redoubt Soccer Complex
    Price: $100 (Half Day) or $175 (Full Day) (includes a Brine Soccer ball, T-Shirt, and professional instruction)
    Web Site: blairpda.home.comcast.net
    Contact: Curtis Blair at(423) 718-0125 or twcboys@bellsouth.net

    Tryouts
    The Signal Mountain Storm 97 Girls are holding tryouts for the 08-09 soccer season on 5/22, 5/27 and 5/30 at the Shackleford Ridge Soccer Complex on Signal Mountain at 5:45PM for girls born between 8/1/96 and 7/31/97.

    Storm 97 is the top ranked team in the Chattanooga area, ranked 6th in Tennessee and 20th in Region III and 39th in the nation according to Soccer In College. The Storm has finished Champion in one tournament this year and 2nd in 4 others. In two other tournaments that the Storm 97 girls did not advance to the finals they didn't lose a game in regulation and in one tournament they did not concede a goal in regulation. During the 06-07 season the Storm won 6 tournaments out of 9 tournaments played.

    If you would like more information please contact Tracey Thornton 423-886-7654 or Robert Wright at 423-886-9872.

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    Softball

    GPS Softball Camp
    June 16-19, 9 am – 12 pm, grades 3rd-8th, $145; Call 634-3457,email summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

    GPS Combo Camp
    (basketball and softball)
    June 16-19, 9 am – 4 pm, grades 3rd-8th, $250; Call 634-3457,summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

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    Swimming

    There are currently no swimming events submitted

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    Tennis


    USTA Junior Team Tennis Registration: May 9 at 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Champions Club. Open to all Junior Tennis players. Play will be on Friday evenings 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM with a tennis clinic at Warner Park on Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Match dates are May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 13. For more info, contact the Chattanooga Tennis Association at 423-843-2456 or by email at chatt10s@aol.com or at www.chattanoogatennis.com.
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    CTA Summer League Play
    The summer session for the Chattanooga Tennis Association begins in June. Doubles and singles play will be offered. For more info, contact the Chattanooga Tennis Association at 423-843-2456 or by email at chatt10s@aol.com or at www.chattanoogatennis.com.
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    USTA Mixed Doubles
    League play begins in late June with match dates scheduled thru July. State Championship tournament in Chattanooga August 22-24. Team registration opened May 1. For more info, contact the Chattanooga Tennis Association at 423-843-2456 or by email at chatt10s@aol.com or at www.chattanoogatennis.com.
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    Beginner Adult Tennis Clinic
    CTA sponsors a Beginner Tennis Clinic for Adults on Saturday mornings from 9-10 AM at the Brainerd High School courts. Dates are May 17, 24 and 31. Cost is $10 for the entire session. For more info, contact the Chattanooga Tennis Association at 423-843-2456 or by email at chatt10s@aol.com or at www.chattanoogatennis.com.
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    Volleyball

    GPS Volleyball Camp
    July 14-17, 3:30 – 5:30 pm, grades 3rd-8th, $145; Call 634-3457, email: summerprograms@gps.edu, or register at gps.edu.

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