Originally created 07/04/04

Area sports announcements





Note: Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published weekly.

Baseball

  • Rodney Hennon's Eagles Baseball Camp will be held at Georgia Southern. Session II will be held July 18-22 and will be an overnight camp. Session III will be held July 26-29 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, call (912) 871-1331 or go to www.georgiasouthernbaseballcamp.com.

  • USSSA 8 and under machine pitch World Series will be held July 13-18 at Sweetwater Park in Thomson. Age divisions 12 and under and 10 and under Nationals will also be held. For more information, call the Thomson McDuffie Recreation Department at 595-2152.

  • The Columbia County Stars boys travel baseball team is looking for an experienced pitcher for its 13-under USSSA team. Players cannot turn 14 before Aug. 1. For more information, call Billy Gamblin at 798-6226 before 6 p.m., or 556-1035 after 6 p.m., or call Mike Arrington at 650-0430.

  • The USSSA Baseball Firecracker Classic will be held at Diamond Lakes Park July 10-11 for 8 and under, 10 and under, 11 and under, 12 and under, 13 and,under, 14 and under, and 15 and under teams. For more information, call (706) 738-0723, (706) 595-8136, or (706) 595-2152.

  • The USSSA Fastball State Tournament will be held at Sweetwater Park Aug. 7 for 50-60 mph division. For more information, call Bob Howard at (706) 595-2152 or (706) 595-8136.

  • The GRPA Class A Tournament (14 and under) will be held July 14-17 at Diamond Lakes. The West Augusta team and the South Augusta team will be represented. For more information, call Head Coach Drew Gaddy at (706) 667-9847 or email wgaddy6@aol.com.

    • Basketball

  • The Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will host an Adult Men's Summer Basketball League at Harrison-Caver Park, Hwy. 421, Clearwater, beginning July 26. Membership fee is $255 per team for a ten game regular season and championship tournament. For more information, call Mark or Derek at (803) 593-4698.

  • Sure-Shot Basketball Camp for elementary school students will be held July 19-23 at Lakeside Middle School from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost is $75. Basketball Camp for middle school students will be held June 7-11 at Lakeside Middle School and June 14-18 at Riverside Middle School from 1-4:30 p.m. Cost is $80. For more information, call Tom Weidenaar or Dave Pitock at 855-6900.

  • The 16th Annual Clint Bryant Basketball Camp will be held July 19-23 at the Riverview Park Activities Center. A $50 deposit will hold a space. For more information, call (706) 737-6888, or email cbbasketballcamp@bellsouth.net.

  • The Helping Hands Youth Foundation will host a Boy's Basketball Tournament July for ages 12-13 and 14-15. The entry fee is $200. For more information, call Tim Daniels at 210-1892 or 799-6204.

    • Football

  • Volunteer Players and Coaches are needed for a minor league football team. For more information, call Coach Jenkins at (706) 798-0264 or pager (706) 794-2882. Volunteer cheerleaders are also needed. For more inforamation, call Robert at (706) 798-0264 or (706) 830-6306.

  • Football-R-Us will hold its 4th annual Football Conditioning Camp at Lakeside Middle School. The dates are July 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31. Times will be Tuesday and Thursday 6:15-8 p.m. and Saturday 10:15 a.m. until 12 p.m. Camp is for 6-8th graders from the CSRA. Cost is $40 and includes Powerade, water and T-shirt. Pizza and drinks will be furnished on the last day of camp. For more information, call Donnie Hutchins at 863-4978 or Bart Chandler at 868-8046.

    • Golf

  • The Family Y and The First Tee will hold a Par Fitness Youth Golf Program July 17-21 on Saturdays. Registration deadline is June 24. Fees are $39 for Family Y members; $59 for non-members. For more information, call Kenya or Bill at 733-1030.

  • Applications are being accepted for the David Usry Junior Golf Academy summer camps at the North Augusta Country Club. The camp offers a series of three-day camps and is open to all youth ages 6-16. The dates for the camps are July 13-15, and July 27-29. For more information, call David Usry at (803) 279-0704 or go to www.usrygolfacademy.com.

    • Gymnastics

  • Gymnastics classes will be offered at the H.O. Weeks center for beginner and intermediate gymnasts on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. The class is for boys and girls ages 4-12. Cost is $30 per month, with an additional fee charged to those who live outside of the Aiken city limits. For more information, call 642-7631.

    • Karate

  • Karate classes are held on Mondays from 7:15-8:15 at the H.O. Weeks center for ages 5 and up. Cost is $50 with an additional fee for those who live outside of the Aiken city limits. For more information, call 642-7631.

    • Miscellaneous

  • MACH Academy, Inc. and First Tee of Augusta will host "Sports of a Lifetime" July 12-23 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Fleming Tennis Center. The week-long day camps are designed to introduce children ages 5-17 to tennis, golf, and soccer. Cost is $50 and includes equipment. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve space. For more information, call (706) 796-5046, email mparks37@comcast.net, or go to www.machacademy.com.

  • Personal training sessions are available for ages 18 and older at the H.O. Weeks Center. Cost varies depending on training session type. Training times are flexible. For more information, call 642-7631.

  • Petersburg Racquet Club is offering summer tennis/swim camps each week through the end of July. Camps are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. for beginner through intermediate level players. Recreational swimming will follow tennis instruction and games. Discounts will be offered for multiple children and and campers who attend more than one session. The Racquet Club also offers group and private swimming lessons. For more information, call 860-9288.

    • Running

  • The Mountain High Running Camp will be held July 12-17 and July 19-24 in Tallulah Falls, Ga. For more information. call Scott Simmons at 1-800-777-0750 or go to www.mountainhighrunning.org.

    • Soccer

  • TST Soccer will host advanced soccer skills training sessions July 5-29 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays. Sessions will be held at Patriots Park from 6:30-8 p.m. for boys and girls ages 10-18. For more information, call (706) 294-5042 or go to tstsoccer.com.

  • The Augusta Arsenal Soccer Camp, geared toward beginners and recreational level players ages 7 and up, will be held July 12-15 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Augusta Soccer Park. Fee is $75. For more information, call (706) 854-0149.

  • The Augusta Arsenal Select Camp, geared toward advanced and club players ages 8 and up, will be held July 19-22 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Fee is $85. For more information, call (706) 854-0149.

    • Softball

  • USSSA 10 and under A/B World Series will be held July 26-August 1 at Sweetwater Park in Thomson. For more information, call the Thomson McDuffie Recreation Department at 595-2152.

  • Girls Fastpitch 14U Flash is looking for players born in 1988 and 1989. Players need to have good skills, willingness to learn, and a love of softball. For more information, call Jeff at (706) 868-8485.

    • Swimming

  • Tryouts will be held for the Aiken Augusta Swim League 2004-2005 season July 13 and Aug. 6 at USC Aiken Natatorium and July 14 and August 5 at the Augusta Aquatic Center. All tryouts will be held at 5 p.m. The Swim League is also offering a "High School Stay Fit" level for 8-12 graders. Augusta only will offer a "Guppy" level for 5-8 year olds learning how to swim.

    • Tennis

  • The H.O. Weeks Tennis Center is offering tennis lessons for children and adults of all skill levels. The Tennis Center offers group lessons, private lessons, leagues, and tournaments for various skill levels. For more information, to register for a clinic, or to reserve a court, call 642-7739.

  • The 2004 Mark Brown Memorial Junior Tennis Tournament will be held July 11-13 at the Petersburg Racquet Club. The tournament is a sanctioned Georgia Tennis Association Challenger event, with Boys and Girls 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under, and 18 and under divisions. Deadline for entries is July 5 and must be mailed or delivered to Petersburg Racquet Club. The tournament serves as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Richmond -Columbia Unit. For more information, call Jeff Ewing at (706) 860-9288.



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