AUTO RACING

PRINCETON — The Princeton Speedway racing season continues each Saturday night during the summer. For more information, contact Ernie Shelton at (304) 228-0360 or Thomas Lester at (304) 920-2559 or visit www. princetonracewaywv. com.

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BASEBALL

INSTITUTE—Coast to Coast Baseball will host a tryout and hitting camp at West Virginia State on Aug. 8. Players, in age groups from 11-12, 13-15 and 16-18, will be evaluated in hitting, fielding, arm strength and speed, and could represent the USA in competition in Puerto Rico. For more information, call (740) 373-4455 or visit www.CoastToCoastAthletics.com.

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BASKETBALL

BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Bluefield College men’s basketball team will hold a summer camp on July 27-31 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Dome Gymnasium. Under the direction of Jason Gillespie and his staff, the fee is $125 for one camper. Each camper should bring a bag lunch each day. The camp — open to boys, ages 5-18 — features fundamentals and instruction, along with guest speakers, devotionals, prizes and camp t-shirts. For more information, contact Gillespie at (304) 320-9411 or assistant Ben Smalls at (304) 320-9418.

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BLUEFIELD—The Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department will host a Global Outreach Youth Basketball Camp at the Herb Sims Youth Center on July 27-30 from 9 a.m.-noon. Children, ages 5-12, are welcome to attend. For more information, call (304) 327-2448.

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GARDNER — A free basketball clinic will be offered on Aug. 1 from 2-4 p.m. in the PikeView High School gym by PikeView High School’s Lady Panthers for all interested girls in grades 3-8. It will take place during the Mercer County Fair; gate admission is required. The first 20 registrants receive a free t-shirt. Pre-register by calling Coach Karen Miller at (304) 320-9188 or (304) 248-7188. Registration will also be held at the gym beginning at noon Aug. 1.

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CAGEFIGHTING

TAZEWELL, Va. — “The Arena” cagefighting will come to the Tazewell County Fairgrounds on Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. There is limited reserved seating. Tickets can be charged by phone at (276) 988-7300. Fighters can call David at (276) 393-2787.

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CHEERLEADING

MONTCALM — Montcalm Middle School cheerleading tryouts will take place Monday, Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. Bring proof of insurance and completed physical form.

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BLUEFIELD — Bluefield High School cheerleading practice begins at 1 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the school gym. For more info, text to (304) 308-0622.

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GARDNER — Pikeview High School cheerleading tryouts will be held on Aug. 3-5 at 8 a.m. at the school. Anyone wishing to try out must provide a physical form and proof of insurance. For more information, call or text (304) 920-5580.

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PRINCETON — Princeton Middle School Cheerleading tryouts will be August 10-12 beginning at 9 a.m. each day at Princeton Middle School. Anyone wishing to try out must provide a birth certificate, physical form and proof of insurance. For more information, call (304) 887-3805.

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CHEERLEADING and FOOTBALL

BLUEFIELD, Va. — Graham Youth League, Inc. is currently taking applications for Football and Cheerleading through July 31. For more info contact Terry at (304) 922-9079 or Pam at (276) 322-3724.

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PRINCETON — A cheerleading clinic will be held on Aug. 3-5 at Princeton High School. For more information, call Misty McCoy at (304) 952-2835.

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CROSS COUNTRY

BLUEFIELD — A meeting will take place on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. at Bluefield High School in Room 106 for any boy or girl interested in running cross country. Interested students must bring a completed WVSSAC physical form and proof of insurance. For more information, e-mail Sandy Gallimore at sgallimo @access. k12.wv.us or call (304) 320-7139.

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FOOTBALL

BLAND, Va. — Equipment for anyone interested in playing football for the Bland County Bears will be given out on July 27-28 at the football field from 9 a.m.-noon. Practice starts on Aug. 3 at 7:30 a.m.

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GLENWOOD—The Minutemen Youth Football League will host a youth football clinic on July 27-31 at the practice field below Glenwood School from 6-8 p.m. each day. Registration fee is $10.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — All boys playing football at Graham High School should pick up their equipment on Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at the school. Practice begins on Monday, Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. Physical forms can be picked up at the school office.

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PRINCETON — All parents of kids interested in playing football at Princeton Middle School should attend a meeting on July 30 at 7 p.m. in the PMS cafeteria. Parents must bring completed physical forms, birth certificate and proof of insurance.

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PRINCETON — The Mountaineer Flag Football League will host a second signup on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Princeton Recreation Center. All children, grades K-3 are eligible, and parents must bring a birth certificate for registration. The cost is $25. Coaches are also being sought. For more information, call (304) 425-2231 from 5-8 p.m.

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TAZEWELL, Va. — Football practice for Tazewell Middle School will begin on Aug. 3 at the school from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Players must have a current VHSL sports physical to participate. For more information, call Randy Sparks at (304) 920-9723.

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BLUEFIELD — Any students interested in playing football at Bluefield Middle School should pick up their equipment at the school on Aug. 6-7 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Participants must have a completed physical form and proof of insurance.

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GLENWOOD — Longaberger Basket Bingo to benefit Princeton Middle School Football team will be held Friday, Aug. 14, at the Glenwood 4-H Camp. Doors open at 6 p.m., and bingo begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 for 10 bingo games. There will be concessions, door prizes and raffles.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — Orders are currently underway for anyone wishing to have a Graham G-Star painted in their driveway. The cost is $10 to touch-up an existing star, $15 for a regular size star, or $25 for a large star. For more information, call Graham High School at (276) 326-1235.

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GOLF

BASTIAN, Va. — The Tazewell High School Football Boosters are hosting a golf tournament at Wolf Creek Golf Course on Aug. 1 beginning at 8 a.m. A hole-in-one could win a new Dodge Caliber courtesy of Ramey in Tazewell. For more information, contact Robin Elkins at (276) 979-7750.

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PRINCETON — All students, grades 9-12, interested in playing golf for Princeton Senior High School should attend a meeting along with their parents on Monday, Aug. 3, in the school cafeteria. Students should bring a completed physical form and proof of insurance.

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GARDNER — Any PikeView student interested in playing on the golf team should call coach Fletcher at (304) 467-7826. Physicals are required. Practice starts on Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.

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TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell County Fair Golf Tournament will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Tazewell County Country Club. A flight and awards for women’s teams are included. Award includes a fair ticket, cap and gift certificate. For more information, call Ron Moore at (276) 964-7286 or Ken Franklin at (276) 945-5845.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The United Way of the Virginias will host the 7th Annual LIVE UNITED Golf Classic on Friday, Aug. 21, at the Princeton Elks Club. Registration for the captain’s choice tournament begins at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9. Breakfast and lunch are provided. The event will help the United Way reached is campaign goal of $275,000 to support programs such as the Familywize prescription discount program. For more information and download entry forms, visit www.unitedwayofthevirginias.org or contact the United Way at (276) 322-2606.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The 5th annual Miracles for Children Classic will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, at Richwood Golf Club. Hosted by Sam’s Club and benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network, the cost is $75 per player or $300 per four-person team. Corporate sponsorships are $100 per hole. Registration is from noon-12:45 p.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be included. There is a $10,000 hole-in-one prize, and cash prizes for the top three teams. For more information, call Greg Sackett at (304) 952-5961.

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HORSE SHOWS

TAZEWELL, Va. — Three horse shows will take place during the Tazewell County Fair. A draft horse and mule show and draft horse pull will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, a youth horse show will be held on Monday, Aug. 17 and an open horse show will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19. For more information, call the fair office at (276) 988-7300.

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OFFICIALS

PRINCETON — The Mercer Officials Board will soon begin a training class for individuals interested in becoming WVSSAC-certified football officials. The course will begin in early August and is mandatory for prospective officials. For more information, call Will Prewitt at (304) 920-6331.

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SOCCER

EAST RIVER — East River Soccer Association will have adult pick-up soccer games every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on field 4 at East River Soccer Complex. Players must be at least 14 years old, and all must sign a waiver. For more information, visit www. mercersoccer. com.

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GARDNER — The PikeView High School soccer team is holding a Use-It-Again sports equipment sale during the Mercer County Fair on July 31 and Aug. 1, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. “Many new items as well as gently used items from multiple sports will be offered,” said organizers. Items vary from youth to adult and will be “extremely reasonably priced.

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EAST RIVER—The East River Soccer Association is accepting applications for the fall season, with an entry deadline of Aug. 1. For more information, visit www. mercersoccer. com or contact (304) 921-4996.

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GARDNER — A free soccer clinic for girls and boys in grades K-6 will take place on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the PikeView Soccer Field. The clinic, for all skill levels, is offered by the PikeView High School soccer team in conjunction with the Mercer County Fair; fair admission is required. Pre-register by calling Coach Angie Hill at (304) 384-3584. Registration on Aug. 1 begins at 9:30 a.m. The clinic offers fun competitions, skills and drills, prizes and giveaways.

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BLUEFIELD — Bluefield High School boys soccer will begin on Aug. 3 with a meeting at East River Soccer Complex at noon. Students must bring proof of insurance and a completed physical. For more info, call (304) 922-2539.

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GARDNER — Any PikeView High School student interested in trying out for the boys’ or girls’ high school soccer team needs to report to the school’s soccer field for practice on Monday, Aug. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Students need to bring a completed WVSSAC physical/ athletic participation form and proof of insurance with them. Practice will continue on Tuesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. For details or questions, contact Coach Sam Hill at (304) 921-2982 or visit www. pikeviewsoccer. com.

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PRINCETON — Tryouts for any girls wanting to play soccer at Princeton Senior High School this fall will be held on Aug. 3 at the school’s soccer complex from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Players must bring completed WVSSAC physical forms and proof of insurance. For more information, call Michelle at (304) 921-4949

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Senior High School boys and girls soccer teams will host a parents meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, at the soccer complex.

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BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield High School girls soccer team will begin practice on Monday, Aug. 3, from 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at the East River Soccer Complex. Practices on Aug. 4-7 will be from 4:30 p.m-7:30 p.m. Interested students must bring a completed WVSSAC physical form and proof of insurance. For more information, call Gerry Enigk at (304) 327-8886 or Cork Enigk at (304) 3223-2205.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Senior High School soccer teams will be hosting a yard sale, bake sale and car wash on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stinson United Methodist Church in Princeton.

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TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for boys and girls, ages 2-14, wishing to play in a fall soccer league. The charge is $20 until Aug. 7, and $30 from Aug. 8-21. No late signups will be taken. For more information, call Tracie Lewis at (327) 988-5404.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Senior High School boys and girls soccer teams will be hosting a kick-o-rama on Aug. 14 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and 15 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) at the school’s soccer complex.

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Senior High School soccer teams will be hosting a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s in Princeton on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8-10 a.m.

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SOFTBALL

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for a co-ed softball league. The entry fee is $200 per team, with a deadline of July 31. For more information, call Tracie Lewis at (327) 988-5404.

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TENNIS

BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield City Courts Tennis Championships, sponsored by the Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department, will be held on Aug. 14-16 at Bluefield City Park. Adult and junior divisions will present 14 different age groups, including boys and girls, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U, men’s and women’s open singles, along with men’s and women’s 35-and-over, and 45-and-over categories. Trophies will be presented to division champions and runner-ups. Entry fee is $25 for singles, and $30 per doubles team, with a deadline of Aug. 11. For more information, contact the Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department at (304) 327-2448. Send entry free checks, made out to the City of Bluefield, WV, to Claude Crigger, City of Bluefield, P.O. Box 4100, Bluefield, W.Va. 24701.

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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

BLUEFIELD, Va. — All girls playing volleyball at Graham High School should report to practice at the school on Monday, Aug. 3, at 9 p.m. All participants must have a physical form on file in the office.

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PRINCETON — Tryouts for any girl interested in playing volleyball at Princeton High School will be held August 10-12 at the school from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All participants must have a completed physical and a copy of insurance card. For more information contact Coach Leslie Whitt at (304) 920-6252.

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MONTCALM — Tryouts and practice for any girl, grades 9-12, interesting in playing volleyball at Montcalm High School will be Monday, Aug. 10, from 4-6 p.m., and Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Physicals and insurance must be presented before tryout. For more information, call Coach Pollinger at (304) 633-8016 or Coach Meddings at (304) 360-2735.

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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Bluefield College volleyball team will host their second annual clinic for middle and high school athletes on Aug. 15 from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact head coach Jaime Bowman at (276) 326-4251 or (304) 887-7906.

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PRINCETON — Princeton Middle School volleyball tryout will be held on Aug. 17 from 9 a.m.-noon at the middle school. Participants should bring physical form, birth certificate and proof of insurance.

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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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