Area Calendar

Compiled by Daily Telegraph sports staff

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ARCHERY

BLACKSBURG, Va. — The Triangle Bowhunters will hold a 3D archery thournament on Sunday, Sept. 14. It is open to the public and people of all ages with any and all styles of archery equipment. No cross bows. Registration will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the day of the event. For more information, call Jim Overfelt at (540) 552-8023 or email James.Overfelt@vfaa.org.

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BASEBALL

BLUEFIELD, Va. — A Nations Baseball tournament will be held at Graham Recreation Park on Sept. 20 -21, with open divisions for all 9, 10, 11, and 12/u teams. For fee and other information, call (276) 921-2341 or visit www. eteamz. com/ team17sports.

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HUNTINGTON — Marshall baseball will host a fall hitting camp on Sept. 22 and 29 and Oct. 6 and 13. Two sessions will be held each day with the first session for ages 6-12 from 6-7 p.m. and the second session for ages 13-18 from 7:30-9 p.m. The camp will be held at the Cam Henderson Center Auxiliary Gym. Register online at HerdZone.com.

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BASKETBALL

BECKLEY — The West Virginia Blazers will fill their roster with a second tryout on Sunday at the Beckley YMCA. Registration starts at noon, with the tryout sessions beginning at 1 p.m. The tryout cost is $50 with early registration, and $100 at the door. The Blazers will play a 30-game schedule, including 15 home games at the Raleigh County Convention Center. The first game is scheduled for Dec. 14 at Memphis, and the first home game will be played Jan. 4. For more information, contact Cindy Preast at the Bluefield Housing Authority at (304) 325-9653 or visit www.wvblazers.com.

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PILGRIM’S KNOB — Twin Valley High School will host a boys and girls middle school tournament on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the school. In addition, Twin Valley 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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FLAG FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOFTBALL

PRINCETON — The Princeton Recreation center is taking signups for adult flag football, men’s fall softball and co-ed church league volleyball. For more information, call the center at 487-5040 or 487-5041.

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FISHING

BLUEFIELD — The local chapter of “Hillbilly Bassmasters,” one of the oldest bass fishing clubs in the United States, will hold a meeting on Sept. 15 at the Bluefield (W.Va.) Rescue Squad building on Stadium Drive at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining is urged to attend. For more information, call Ron Gillespie at (276) 988-5423.

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TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Relay for Life Team and the American Cancer Society are sponsoring a Trout Rodeo on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Tazewell Moose Lodge stream located just off Route 19. The stream will be stocked with rainbow trout and all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For tickets or more information, call Neil Turley at (276) 988-1161, Tom Reid at (276) 988-5966 ext. 147 or Harry Nolley at (276) 988-2451.

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MARTIAL ARTS

PRINCETON — USA Martial Arts is working to create a character development program at their Princeton. For more information on all that is offered in the martial arts field, call David Richmond at (304) 237-1290.

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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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RUN/WALK

BLUEFIELD — Bluefield State College will be sponsoring the third annual Brian A. Delp 5K Memorial on Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. at Glenwood Park on State Rt. 20. This year’s race will feature a 5K Run and 5K Walk, with a cookout after the race. The cost is $15 before Sept. 27 and $18 the day of the race. The 5K walk is $8. Trophies will be awarded to overall male/female winners in both races and the top three finishers in each age group in the 5K run. All registered participants will receive t-shirts. For additional information and entry forms call (304) 327-4208 or email vwilson @ bluefieldstate. edu.

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WELCH — The first annual 5K Walk/Run in Welch will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4. Registration starts at 8 a.m., with the event beginning at 8:30 a.m. Entry fee is $5. First prize is $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $50. Call (304) 448-2169, ext. 21.

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LEWISBURG — The Greenbrier Episcopal School will hold its First Race For A Taste, 6K Fun Run on October 11. The race, a fundraiser for the school’s athletic program, starts at 8:30 a.m. north of Lewisburg on Fairview Road and will end at the Greenbrier County Courthouse. Pre-registration may be done at www. runreg. com. For info, contact athletics director Scott Miller at (304) 661-1452.

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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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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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