Compiled by Daily Telegraph sports staff
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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BASEBALL
PRINCETON — The 2010 Greater Princeton Little League Fall League is being formed for ages 9-16. Players must not turn 17 before May 1, 2011. There is a $20 registration fee per player. Deadline for registration is Sunday, Aug. 22. For more details, contact Tucker at (304) 320-0136 or Mike at (304) 920-7058.
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BASKETBALL
BLUEFIELD — Upward Sports basketball will be held at Edgemont Baptist Church, with practice beginning on Dec. 6, with games starting on Jan. 8. Upward Sports, which mixes teaching basketball skills and values for life, is for boys and girls, ages kindergarten through sixth grade. The deadline for registration is Nov. 11. Discounted registration by Oct. 30. For more information, call the church at (304) 325-7115 or Richard Lindsay at (276) 326-3057.
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BLOCK PARTY
BRADSHAW — A public celebration for the opening of the new River View High School will take place on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the school parking lot in Bradshaw. The “Meet the Raiders Block Party” will include free food, music and door prizes, and inflatables to play on. The football team, coaching staff, band and cheerleaders will be introduced.
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BLUEFIELD — The Beavers Kickoff Block Party, sponsored by the Bluefield High School Athletic Boosters, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26, in the historic Commercial Bank building on Commerce Street. The meet-and-greet session will start at 6:30 p.m. and last for two hours. Players and coaches will be available for photo and autograph requests. Fodd vendors and games for kids will also be part of the festivities. For more information, call (304) 952-1165
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FOOTBALL
PRINCETON — The second annual Princeton Middle School Grid-o-Rama will be held on Aug. 28 at Hunnicutt Stadium. The schedule includes Princeton vs. New Martinsville (noon), Princeton vs. Wyoming East (1 p.m.), Beckley Park vs. New Martinsville (2 p.m.), Wyoming East vs. Beckley Park (3 p.m), Mount View vs. PikeView (4 p.m.), Peterstown vs. PikeView (5 p.m.) and Peterstown vs. Mount View (6 p.m.). The cost is $3, and concessions will be available.
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RICHLANDS, Va. — Tickets to Richlands High School football games can be purchased from Tuesday through Friday at Annie's Attic in the Magic City Shopping Center. Buying tickets in advance to alleviate long lines at the gate. Tickets are $6 apiece.
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GOLF
PRINCETON — Rick White, a PGA golf professional in Princeton, will be giving golf lessons and clinics throughout the summer and fall. For more information, call White at (304) 920-9751.
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FAN DAY / COLLEGE SCRIMMAGES
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech will hold an open scrimmage at Lane Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 21, starting at 2 p.m. Concession stands and the bookstore souvenir shop will be open only on the west side of the stadium.
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MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Mountaineers’ football team will hold its annual Fan Day on Sunday, August 22, starting at 2 p.m. in the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility. Gates will open at 1:45 p.m. Coaches and players will meet fans and sign autographs until 4 p.m. Each fan is limited to one autograph item. For more information, visit MSNsportsNET. com.
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FOOTBALL
BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield High School Football Boosters will be painting the Beavers logo on driveways for a price of $10. To make an appointment or for more info, call (304) 325-7641.
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WILLIAMSON — The Williamson Grid-o-Rama will be held at Lefty Hamlin Park on Friday, Aug. 20, 4 p.m. Teams involved include River View, Williamson, Tug Valley, Logan and Tolsia. Admission to the six-game scrimmage is $5.
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PEP RALLY
TAZEWELL, Va. — There will be a community pep rally for all Tazewell High School sports teams on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium. Teams involved will include football, cross country, golf and volleyball, along with the cheerleaders and band members. It will be hosted by Larry Hypes, the “Voice” of the Bulldogs. Everyone is invited to attend this free event.
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RUNNING
NARROWS, Va. — The 4th annual Giles County 5K Run/2-mile Walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Ragsdale Field. The cost is $15 in advance, or $20 on the day of the race, with registration starting at 7 a.m., with the event beginning at 8. Cash awards for the top male and female overall and masters (40-over) winners. Top finishers in numerous age groups will also receive awards. For more information, e-mail wellnesscenter @ gilescounty. org.
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WYTHEVILLE, Va. — The Big Blaze 5K Run will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, starting at 9 a.m., at Wytheville Community College. Numerous awards will presented for overall winners, and top finishers in all age groups. For more information, call (276) 223-3515 or e-mail to rec.wytheville.org.
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TAZEWELL, Va. — The first Run5Kelly 5K run and 1-mile walk will be held on Oct. 2 at Tazewell High School. Fees for adults, 19 and over are $25 in advance, or $35 on the day of the race. The fees are $15 or $25 on the day of the race. Run packets can be found at the Four Seasons YMCA on Oct. 1 or an hour prior to the race start at 8:30 a.m. the following morning. For more information, visit www.run5kelly.org.
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SOCCER
EAST RIVER — East River Soccer Association has extended the deadline for rec signups for ages U12-U14 until August 20. Forms may be found at www. eastriversoccer. com.
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EAST RIVER — Marshall University will conduct a free soccer clinic August 21 at 1 p.m. at East River Complex Field 2. Marshall will also be playing Gardner-Webb at 3 p.m. on Field 1. For more information visit www.eastriversoccer.com or email questions @ mercersoccer. com.
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TAZEWELL, Va. — The Tazewell Recreation Department is taking registration forms for fall soccer through Aug. 27 for boys and girls, ages 2-11. The entry fee is $25 per child, with a $10 late fee for all forms turned in after August 27. No registrations will be accepted after September 3. For more information, call (276) 988-5404.
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EAST RIVER — Adult pickup soccer for players ages 14 and up will take place this summer on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday on Field 2 of the East River Soccer Complex. Kickoff each day is at 5:30 p.m. Each participant must sign a waiver that can be found at www. eastriversoccer. com.
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SOFTBALL
BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Bluefield Recreation Department in Virginia is currently taking registrations for a fall softball league. The fee is $350 per tee, with the season slated to start on Aug. 23. The league will use a 44 core ball. Call (276) 322-4626 or (304) 248-7456.
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BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Bluefield Graham Rec softball league for men is organizing, with a start date of Aug. 23. Cost is $350 per team, with money due by Aug. 17. Teams can use 44-core balls. For more information, call (276) 322-4626 or (304) 248-7456.
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PARKERSBURG — The USSAA West Virginia Co-Ed State Tournament will be held on Aug. 28-29 in Parkersburg. The entry fee is $165, with a registration deadline of Aug. 25. For more information, call Carl Pate at (304) 375-4774.
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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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PRINCETON — Wayne Redman, a USPTA professional in Princeton, will giving lessons and clinics throughout the summer and fall. For more info, call Redman at (304) 487-6606 or (304) 952-8447.
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VOLLEYBALL
BLUEFIELD — Bluefield State is hosting a pair of fundraisers to raise money to travel for a tournament next month in Florida. The Lady Blues will host a clinic on Saturday, Aug. 21, in the Ned Shott Gymnasium at BSC. The middle school session will be at 9 a.m-noon, with high school students rom 2-5 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. The Blues will also host a 3-on-3 volleyball tournament on Aug. 26-27 for a cost of $5 per person. BSC coach Katherine Ward is also offered private clinics for local schools. For more information, call (813) 215-6760.
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WRESTLING
GREEN VALLEY — World Class Wrestling returns to Skatetown on Sunday, Sept. 12, starting at 6 p.m. NWA/WCW performer The Barbarian will be among those in action. In rememberance of the 9/11 tragedy, all service personnel, with ID, get in free. Tickets are $10, Kids 12 and under $1. For more info, www. facebook. com /worldclasswrestling .
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