PRINCETON — ZUMBA

PRINCETON — The community-wide Zumba Party sponsored by the Princeton Health and Fitness Center has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 13, at the Brushfork National Guard Armory. It will start at 10 a.m., and end at noon. For more information, contact Nancy Caldwell at (304) 487-7876 or visit the Princeton facilities at 321 12th Street.

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WEIGHTLIFTING

GLENWOOD — There will be a bench press meet at the Glenwood 4-H Camp on March 20. No supportive equipment is allowed. Registration deadline is March 5. For more information, call Donnie at (304) 320-9072 or by e-mail all4athletes@live.com.

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SOCCER

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is taking registration forms for spring soccer, ages 2-14, now through March 12. The entry fee is $20 per child, with a $10 late fee for all forms turned in after March 12th. No forms accepted after March 26. For more information, call (276) 988-5404 or visit www.townoftazewellorg.

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CHEERLEADING

ATHENS — Concord University will be holding spring cheerleading tryouts in the dance studio at the Carter Center on April 16 at 6 p.m. (cheer and band dance), April 17 at 10 a.m. (stunting and tumbling), and April 18 (the actual tryouts), also at 10 a.m.  All candidates must have a recent physical and proof of insurance. For more information, contact assistant coach Sara Blankenship at blankenshipsl@concord.edu.

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BASEBALL

TAZEWELL, Va. — Tazewell Little League will host registration for the 2019 season on March 6 and March 13 at the Tazewell Fire Department, located across from the little league field. Signups will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The fee for t-ball (4 years old and regular) is $15. The cost is $25 for minor league, and $30 for major league. No registration accepted after March 13. Contact Heather Wimmer for more information at (276) 988-2864

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PRINCETON — The Greater Princeton Little League will hold signups on Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Princeton Recreation Center. Registration will also be accepted on Sunday, March 7, from noon-4 p.m.

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BELLAFONTE, Pa. — Bellefonte Baseball in Central Pennsylvania will be hosting four wood-bat youth summer baseball tournaments in 2010, three in Pennsylvania and one at the University of Maryland. To register to find out more information, visit www. bellefontebaseball. com, e-mail bellefontebaseball @ gmail. com or call Joe Menna at (814) 355-0411.

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PARKERSBURG — WSSAA Baseball has combined forces with the Dugout Sports complex to run several tournaments involving youth, ages 7-12, beginning in late spring. Tourney dates are May 28-30, June 19-20 and July 2-4. Formats and entry fees vary depending on the event. For more information, call Randy Edge at (304) 917-4291 or e-mail edgerandy @yahoo.com.

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GOLF

PETERSTOWN — Child Protect of Mercer County, Inc., will be holding its fourth annual charity golf tournament on May 7 at Fountain Springs Golf Course. Registration is $360 per team, and includes green and cart fees, breakfast, lunch, gift bag and a chance to win a car from Pantili Suzuki. There is also a women’s division this year for the first time. All proceeds benefit child victims of abuse or crime in the area. For more information, call Child Protect at (304) 425-2710 or visit www.mercerchildprotect.com.

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Weekly badges to attend The Greenbrier Classic, a PGA golf tournament on July 26-Aug. 1 at The Greenbrier Resort, are being sold until Feb. 26 or while supplies last, through partnerships with several organizations including the Chuck Mathena Center, Catholic Charities West Virginia,  The First Tee of West Virginia and Big Creek People in Action. Thirty percent of the designated badge proceeds will go to these organizations. A grounds badge for the entire week can be purchased for $147, or $275 for a benefactor badge that includes entry to all air-conditioned hospitality tents. For $495, an alumni tent badge secures access to areas for Virginia Tech, West Virginia University, Marshall and the University of Virginia. Visit www.greenbrierclassic.com and select Badges for Charity for details. Information may also be obtained from Spring Turner (Chuck Mathena Foundation) at (304) 425-5128; Carol Bailey (Catholic Charities) at (304) 425-4306; or Rebecca Albin (First Tee) at (304) 255-3600.

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BRISTOL, Va. — Golf’s “Big 3” — Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player — will take part in the “For The Kids” charity golf event on June 8 at Bristol’s Olde Farm Golf Club. The 19-hole scramble match will benefit the Mountain Mission School for Children in Grundy. Club grounds open at 9 a.m., followed by introductions and a “Big 3” warmup at 12:30 p.m. Golf will begin at 1 p.m., and will end with an awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The “Big 3” will play with three sponsor amateurs on each hole. Admission tickets are $1,000 apiece. For more information, e-mail ajessee@theoldefarm.com or call (276) 669-1042.

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BASKETBALL

CASTLEWOOD, Va. — The 4th Annual Winner Takes All Talent Showcase will be held March 12-14 at Castlewood High School. Divisions will be boys and girls, 9U-17U. There will be a $100 entry fee and a 3 game guarantee. The tournament is limited to the first 42 teams. College coaches might be on hand. For more information, call Kevin at (276)762-0293 or e-mail castlewoodladydevils @ yahoo.com.

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LARGO, Md. — The Ruff Riders Leave No-Doubt Basketball Tournament will be held on March 20-21 at Walker Mill Middle School for boys (ages 10-17) and girls (ages 13-16). The cost is $275 with a three-game guarantee. Individual trophies for first place, and second place awards. Call Steve at (204) 463-5577 or (301) 297-7371.

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UPLAND — The Lord’s Family Worship & Recreation Center in Upland, McDowell County, is planning a basketball tournament for March 26-27. Age groups will be 8-12, 13-15, 16-18 and 19 and over. There will be an entry fee. For details, call Shelia Smith at (304) 862-3511, Anthony Harris at (304) 862-2787 or Shannon (Smoove) Smith at (304) 589-6968. Registration deadline is March 17.

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BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield ICE Basketball Association will host a March Madness boys and girls basketball tournament on March 26-28 at the Bluefield Recreation Center. There is a 3-game guarantee, with a cost of $150 per team. It will include pool play, followed by a single-elimination format. For more information, call (304) 324-7416 or (304) 920-3886 or e-mail ginger.sabika@gmail.com

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CASTLEWOOD, Va. — The 2nd Annual Best of the Best Talent Showcase will be held March 26-28 and April 1-3 at Castlewood High School.  The first 70 teams will be accepted for boys and girls, divisions 8U-17U, with a 4-game guarantee. Team award for first and second place in each division.  Contact Wayne Rasnick at (276) 762-9421 or Scott Chafin at (276) 762-5846 or wrasnick@russell.k12.va.us or castlewoodladydevils@yahoo.com.

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HINTON — The Hinton Youth Basketball League will host the First Annual Summers County Classic on March 26-28 at Summers County Middle School. Grade divisions include 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, with a 3-game guarantee, and a $150 fee, with multiple team discounts. YBOA rules apply. There will be individual awards for each first place team, and a team trophy for second. For more information, call Beth at (304) 922-6828 or Rick at (304) 920-2562 or e-mail bethanyisaac@yahoo.com. 

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ATHENS — The West Virginia Lightning will host the Just Do It youth basketball tournament on April 16-18. Boys and girls, ages 10-18, are eligible. Entry fee is $150 with a multi-team discount, with a three-game guarantee. For more information, call Corbett Calfee at (304-425-1798 or (304) 320-5651 or e-mail wvlightning@hotmail.com.

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BLUEFIELD — The Fifth Annual Bluefield Blazers Basketball Tournament will be held on April 23-25 at the Bluefield Recreation Department on Stadium Drive. Boys and girls divisions include grades 4, 5-6, 7, 8, 9-10, 11-12. The fee is $150 with a two-game guarantee. Entry deadline is April 17. For more information, call Tony Webster at (304) 325-9653 or e-mail tonybha@comcast.net.

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KINGSPORT, Tenn. — The Rascals Roundball Ruckus will be held on April 23-25 at the Kingsport Boys and Girls Club. Girls and boys, grades 4-8, are eligible. A $100 entry fee with a three-game guarantee. For more information, call (423) 378-5050 or e-mail kathy@rascalsteencenter.org.

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BYESVILLE, Ohio — The Girls Basketball Association will be hosting several tournaments in West Virginia this year, including April 9-11 and May 7-9 at West Virginia University. Others will be held at Marshall (May 21-23) and Fairmont State (May 28-30). All tournaments are for girls, ages 9u-17u. For more information, visit www.gbabasketball.com or call (740) 685-2468.

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FAIRMONT — The 4th Annual East Fairmont High School Basketball Tournament will be held on May 7-9 for boys and girls, grades 6-12. The fee is $175 per team, rising to $200 after May 1. Four-game guarantee, with teams broken into divisions by grades. For more information, contact  Jack White at (304) 363-9233 or (304) 203-2789, or visit www.leaguelineup.com/eastfairmont

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FOOTBALL

CHARLESTON — The Don Nehlen Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame is currently accepting applications for 2010 scholarships to be presented at the annual banquet on May 13 at the Charleston Marriott. For more information, contact Mike Dunlap at (304) 532-8592.

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GYMNASTICS

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

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SENIOR SPORTS

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Senior Sports Classic will be held on June 25-26 are various locations throughout Charleston. Open to men and women, 50 years of age and older, the events include golf, bowling, cycling, volleyball and numerous other  activities. For more information, call Argyle McMillion at (304) 346-9041, Lowell Witters at (304) 342-6287, visit www.wvssc.com or e-mail seniors@wvssc.com.

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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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