Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV

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January 1, 2010

Regional sports calendar

BASEBALL

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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BASKETBALL

PRINCETON — The annual Princeton Elks #1459 Hoop Shoot is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Princeton Recreational Center. Signups start at 1:30 p.m. and the contest will start at 2. There are three age groups in both boys and girls — 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. Age is determined by child’s age on April 1, 2010. There is no cost to compete, and trophies will be awarded to the top three in each age group. All winners are eligible to compete at Huntington on Jan. 16. For more details, call the Princeton Elks at (304) 425-2969 or Rick Miller at (304) 487-6561.

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BLUEFIELD — The annual Bluefield Elks #269 Hoop Shoot is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Greater Bluefield Community Center. Signups start at 9 a.m., with age groups including boys and girls, ages 8-13. There is no cost to compete, and all winners are eligible to participate at Huntington on Jan. 16. For more information, call the Bluefield Elks Lodge at (304) 327-9822 or Tony Morris at (304) 323-3838.

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CASTLEWOOD, Va. — The 8th Annual Bring the Rain Classic will be held on Jan. 7-10 at Castlewood and St. Paul high schools. Divisions include girls 9U-13U and boys 10U-14U. It will includes 48 teams and a three-game guarantee, with a $100 entry fee. Contact Scott at (276) 762-5846, Wayne at (276) 762-9421 or e-mail castlewoodladydevils@yahoo.com.

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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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HONAKER, Va. — The Fourth Annual Clinch Mountain Classic will be held from Jan. 28-31 at Honaker High and Elementary Schools. Age groups range from second-third grade boys and girls to eighth-ninth grade boys and girls. Boys will play at the high school while girls play at the elementary school Entry fee is $100 with checks made to Honaker High School. For more information, contact Doug Hubbard at (276) 880-9897, (276) 202-2552, (276) 873-6363 or dhubbardfb@yahoo.com.

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CASTLEWOOD, Va. — The 8th Annual Lady Devils Classic will be held February 4-7 at Castlewood High School. This is the elite girl's basketball tournament in Southwest Virginia. Only 40 teams will be accepted. There will be a 3 game gurantee and there is only a $100 entry fee. Divisions will include Girls 9U-13U. To enter call coach Ruff at (276) 393-8937 or email him at bruff@russell.k12.va.us.

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RICHLANDS, Va. —The Richlands Basketball Bash, boys tournament will be held on Feb. 19-21 at Southwest Virginia Community College. It will be a double-elimination, with a $100 entry free. For more information, call Mary Ann Strong at (276) 971-3996 or e-mail maryann.strong@verizon.net.

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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 email us castlewoodladydevils@yahoo.com.

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COACHING CLASS

SHADY SPRING — An NFHS/ACEP coaching class will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, from 5-10 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Shady Spring High School for those interested in coaching a secondary school sport. Register at www.wvssac.org.

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ATHENS — An NFHS/ACEP coaching class will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. in room 406 at Concord University’s Carter Center. For more information, call (304) 485-5494 or register at www.wvssac.org.

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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 e-mail msmith @ bluefieldstate. edu.

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GOLF

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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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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SKATING

GREEN VALLEY — Team Vanilla, the national jam skating team sponsored by Vanilla Skate Co., will perform at SkateTown Green Valley on Jan. 16. There will be jam skating sessions, camps and lessons the week prior to the show. For more information, contact Debbi Clement at (304) 327-8175.

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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

BRUSH FORK — The 15th annual Two Virginias’ area Rough N’ Rowdy Brawl boxing contest will be held at the Brushfork Armory on Jan. 22-23. The two-day single elimination boxing contest features local men and women with limited or no ring experience. Up to 7,500 in cash plus title jackets and trophies will be awarded. There are three weight divisions for men, and two for woman. A ring girl bikini contest will also be held. For more information, call (800) 59-PUNCH or visit www. boxingcontest. com. Tickets are on sale now at Cheap Thrills records in Princeton, Grants Supermarket in Rich Creek, Green Valley, Princeton and Bluefield or www.boxingcontest.com.

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Sports calendar items should be submitted through sports@bdtonline.com or mail to P.O. Box 1599, Bluefield, WV 24701. Calendar items will run as space permits.

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