Originally created 07/29/04
Area 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
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 Fastball State Tournament will be held at Sweetwater Park on Aug. 7 for 50-60 mph division. For more information, call Bob Howard at (706) 595-2152 or (706) 595-8136.
An instructional baseball camp will be held Aug. 14 at Kennesaw State University's Stillwell Stadium at 10 a.m. The camp is open to rising high school seniors, juniors and sophmores. For more information, call (404) 869-7966, or go to www.eteamz.com/tryouts.
The Terry Pendleton Division 1 Prospect Tour will hold a tryout at Augusta State University Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Cost will be $30. Players chosen will compete this fall at six major college sites. For more information, call Roger Wilkinson at (678) 957-0885 or go to www.pendletonbaseball.com.
Basketball
The Augusta Area Ques will sponsor the second annual "Go For The Gold" Summer Jam, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for youth ages 7-15 Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Dogwood Terrace Boy's and Girl's Club. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club. For more information and applications, call the Boys and Girls Club at 736-6498.
Football
Volunteer players and coaches are needed for a minor league football team. For more information, call coach Jenkins at (706) 798-0264 or (706) 794-2882. Volunteer cheerleaders are also needed. For more information, call Robert at (706) 798-0264 or (706) 830-6306.
Golf
The Georgia Tech Club of Augusta will hold its eighth annual golf tournament Aug. 28 at Forrest Hills Golf Course. The format will be four person Lauderdale with at 9 a.m shotgun start. For more information or to sign up for the tournament, call Don Thorstad at 724-5756 or 733-6263.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics classes will be offered at the H. Odell Weeks Activity 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 p.m. at the H. Odell Weeks Activity Center for ages 5 and up. Cost is $50 per month with an additional fee for those who live outside of the Aiken city limits. For more information, call 642-7631.
Miscellaneous
Personal training sessions are available for ages 18 and older at the H. Odell Weeks Activity Center. Cost varies depending on training session. Training times are flexible. For more information, call 642-7631.
The Recreation Department will register for Fall sports, such as football, cheerleading, baseball, softball, and soccer July 26-Aug. 14 at Patriots Park Administrative offices. For more information, call 863-7523 or go to columbiacountyga.gov.
Softball
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.
USSSA Last Chance qualifier for Men's C, D+, D and E teams will be held at Diamond Lakes on July 31. For more information, call Cap at 738-0723.
USSSA East Georgia State Series for Men's C, D+, D, and E teams will be held Aug. 14. For more information, call Cap at 738-0723 or Bob at 595-2152.
USSSA Men's D, E, and Women's will be held at Diamond Lakes on Aug. 21. For more information, call Cap at 738-0723.
USSSA Men's 40 and Over State Tournament will be held at Sweetwater Park on Aug. 21. For more information, call Cap at 738-0723 or Bob at 595-8136 or 595-2152.
Swimming
Tryouts will be held for the Aiken Augusta Swim League 2004-05 season Aug. 6 at USC Aiken Natatorium and Aug. 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 eighth through 12th graders. Augusta only will offer a "Guppy" level for 5- to 8-year-olds learning how to swim.
