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BASEBALL
TAZEWELL, Va. — The Second Chance Learning Center will sponsor the 2009 Wagner Challenge Baseball Camp on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Tazewell Middle School. The camp will directed by Tazewell native and Major League relief pitcher Billy Wagner. Junior players, ages 8-12, will participate from 8:30 a.m.-noon, followed by the varsity, ages 13-17, from 1-4:30 p.m. The camp cost is $60. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for each respective session. The camp is limited to 50 students per age group. For more information, contact Erik Robinson at (276) 326-1078 or e-mail info@secondchancelearning.com.
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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 Nov. 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 late signups will be accepted after the Nov. 7 draft. 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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CASTLEWOOD, Va. — There will be a 8th grade girls and boys basketball tournament at Castlewood High School on Nov. 5-8. AAU teams are welcome. There will be a $100 entry fee. All proceeds go to the Castlewood boys basketball program. Call Jerry at (276) 202-6605.
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HILLSVILLE, Va. — The Carroll County High School basketball program will host a 5-on-5 benefit basketball tournament for ages 18-and-older on Nov. 7-8 at the CCHS gymnasium. The cost is $250 for a team of 10-to-12, with the winning team winning $1,000. For more information, call Brad (276) 237-2723 or Mark (276) 733-8672.
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ST. PAUL, Va. — The 5th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Shootout will be held November 13-15 at St. Paul High School. Divisions will include: Girls 10U-13U. There will be a 3-game guarantee and a $100 entry fee. Limited spots are available. All proceeds will go to the Lady Deacons Basketball program. Kevin Stapleton at (276) 762-0293.
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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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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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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
PRINCETON — NEW You, a clinically managed weight loss program for children between ages 11 and 14, will begin a new session on Nov. 3 at Princeton Health & Fitness Center. The program runs for four weeks, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Its goal is to help children improve their food choices, increase physical activity and reduce TV and video-game screen time. A fee is required. For details, contact Stacey Bailey, Nancy Caldwell or J.R. Robinson at (304) 487-7876.
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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 email msmith@bluefieldstate.edu.
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FUNDRAISER
GARDNER — The PikeView High School Foundation will host bingo as a fall fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 5, at PikeView High School starting at 5 p.m. The entry fee is $20 per game, with each additional pack of 20 games costing $5. Numerous Longaberger Basket prizes will be given away, along with raffles for chances to win even more. No one under 18 is permitted to play. For more information, call the school at (304) 384-7586.
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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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SOCCER
EAST RIVER — East River Travel Soccer will be holding travel tryouts and evaluations for U10 through high school age for the spring 2010 season on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at East River Soccer Complex Field 1. The makeup date is Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at the complex. For more information, email questions @ mercersoccer. 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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WRESTLING
PILGRIM’S KNOB, Va. — The Twin Valley Men's Basketball Boosters will be hosting NWA All-Star Wrestling on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. at Twin Valley Elementary/Middle School. The card will feature current Spike TV and TNA Wrestling star Shark Boy. Others scheduled including Stan “The Man” Lee, Iron Cross, Frank “the Tank” Parker, Eddie 24 Kt. Golden, K.C. Thunder, Mac Cooper with the Dallas Doll and Mini Cena. the midget world heavyweight champion. The Twin Valley basketball and football coaches will be participating in a special LumberJack Match. Admission is $10 ringside, $8 for adults, and $5 for children (5-12). Proceeds for the event will benefit the Twin Valley basketball program. For ticket information please call (276) 259-7818, (423) 384-2169 or visit the TVHS front office.
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