Sports Calendar

February 29, 2012 at 1:00 a.m. | Updated February 29, 2012 at 8:10 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

This list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to 423-668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.

BASEBALL

  • Chattanooga Parks & Recreation RBI signups: Under way, ages 4-12, $25. Call Kenneth Simpson at 355-3021.
  • East Ridge select signups: Tuesdays-Fridays, 1-9 p.m., East Ridge Community Center; $600 per team.
  • Soddy-Daisy baseball alumni weekend: March 2-3; chili supper & silent auction Friday, softball game Saturday. Contact Greg Vandergriff at gvandergri@usxpress.com or see www.sdtrojansbaseball.com.
  • Snow Hill final youth signups: March 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., field house; ages 4-12; anyone planning to coach should be present for signups. See www.snowhillrec.com or call 344-6625.
  • SYSA youth tournaments: March 3-4, Sparta, ages 8-under free, 9-12 $100; March 10-11, Donelson, ages 7-12. Call Mark Lovrekovic at 931-268-1202.
  • Prospect Watch tryout camp: March 6, noon, Grissom Fields of Dreams, Conyers, Ga.; for anyone who played college or pro ball in 2011 seeking placement in affiliated, independent or international leagues in 2012. Call 404-869-7966.
  • Fury Invitational Powered by Under Armour: March 16-18, Rossville Recreation complex; ages 8- to 12-under, 4-game guarantee; USSSA-sanctioned. Contact Ruston Pierce at tnfurybaseball@gmail.com or 619-9488.
  • Nations organization youth tournaments: March 16-18, March 30-April 1, April 13-15, April 27-29, May 11-13, May 18-20, June 8-10, June 22-24, July 6-8, Future Stars "Elite World Series" July 19-22; Upper East Tennessee parks; 8-under coach-pitch $50, 8-u kid-pitch $100, 9- to 12-u $250, 13- to 15-u $300; multiteam discounts. Email chadalford05@yahoo.com or call 423-833-4500.
  • Tennessee Valley National Adult Baseball Association: Seeking players for fourth season in greater Chattanooga area, with hopes to expand to Cleveland & Dalton; ages 18-over; wood bat league; season runs from mid to late April to mid August, most games on Sundays, 15-20 games per team; managers sought also. Email chattanooganaba@gmail.com.
  • TriState men's recreational league: Games generally once a week May-August; ages 18-over, all skill levels (current ages 18-55); wood bats & BBCOR bats only; check as individual or team. Email tristatebball@gmail.com.
  • 2012 10-under Dalton Tigers seeking players: To complete roster for travel team. Contact Allen Coley at 706-428-1191 or daltontigers@yahoo.com.
  • 2012 10-under Fury Baseball seeking player: Well-rounded player who can pitch; cannot turn 11 before May 1, 2012; competitive travel team. Contact Doug Campbell at djcampbell@epbfi.com or 762-2068.
  • Fury Academy lessons: New 12,000-square-foot, climate-controlled indoor facility with professional instructors available for pitching, hitting & defensive lessons plus strength/conditioning; open 7 days a week off I-75 near East Ridge. Call Coach Scott at 902-4011 or email furybb@gmail.com.
  • Team indoor rental, Fury facility: More than 7,500 square feet, 2026 Mack Smith Road; rates as low as $50 for 90 minutes; team instructor training available; other sports can use it, too. Contact Alan at 1101aw@comcast.net or 488-6186.
  • Burke's Sports Academy instruction: Private hitting, pitching & skills lessons year-round for ages 5-18. Call Marvin Burke at 894-4293 or see www.pitchhit.com.
  • Lessons for high school pitchers: Taught by former University of Tennessee pitcher Zane Stone; individual & group rates to improve and sharpen skills. Call 240-3337 or email zanecstone@yahoo.com.

BASKETBALL

  • $1 night for high school students: Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m., through May; Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church gym; must show student ID. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
  • North Georgia YMCA 30-older open gym: Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. beginning in March, Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church; free, but must pre-register with the "Y" each week. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
  • Wheelchair games: Saturdays, Washington Hills Recreation Center, 10 a.m.; free.
  • North-West Georgia Tip-Off Club players of year banquet: March 5, 7:30 p.m., Berry College's Krannert Center; guest speaker Ray "Ray the Ref" McClure; $14. Call Ron Roach at 706-767-3323 or 706-295-3934.
  • Individual lessons: For boys & girls in grades 6-12. Call Grover Levy at 931-636-7311 or see www.askthepositivecoach.com.
  • Personal professional-level training: All ages, boys & girls, taught by current pro player. Call Tony Doyley at 308-9450.
  • Power Up training: Individualized high-level training for all ages. Call lead instructor Roy Pankey at 285-0334.

FOOTBALL

  • Dan Reeves at FCA "Road to Victory" banquet: March 5, 6:30 p.m., Chattanooga Convention Center; Reeves holds record of 9 Super Bowl participations as player & coach, including 3 as coach of Denver Broncos & 1998 game with Atlanta Falcons. See chattanoogafca.org or call FCA area director Jay Fowler at 877-3561 or 309-4255.
  • North Georgia YMCA adult flag league: Begins March, Saturday morning games; $350 per team. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.

GOLF

  • Brainerd Women's Golf Association spring coffee: March 9, 11 a.m., Brainerd Golf clubhouse; bring 1 finger-food fish & putter for putting contest, to kick off 2012 season; league play starts April 5, 8:45 a.m., & continues on Fridays through Oct. 26; new members welcome. Email Donna at brainerdwomensgolf@gmail.com or call 855-2692.
  • St. Andrew's-Sewanee School tournament: April 7 (rain date April 14), Willow Brook course, Manchester, 1 p.m. CST; flighted 4-person team play, $400 per team, benefiting SAS scholarships; hole sponsorships available. See www.sasweb.org or contact David Foster at dfoster@greatnortherncorp.com or 931-691-1154.
  • Swing for Signal Centers: April 27, Bear Trace at Harrison Bay, 1 p.m.; 4-person select shot, $75 each; hole sponsorships available; also, May 5, 6 p.m., Low Country shrimp boil benefiting Signal Centers, call Debby Frederes at 698-8528, ext. 265. See www.SignalCenters.org for golf info.
  • Special Olympics Georgia tournament: May 7, Bear Trace at Harrison Bay, 1 p.m.; includes 10:30 a.m.-noon clinic with local touring pros Luke List & Bryce Ledford; 4-person scramble, $100 per player, benefits Special Olympians of Catoosa County. Email blist@catoosa.k12.ga.us.
  • Champions Junior Tour: Summer, fall & spring tours in Knoxville area for boys & girls ages 14-under; 1-day events. See www.championsjrgolf.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • U.S. Elite Training sports specific programs: With Summit Physical Therapy, for all high school, club & AAU level athletes; using OptoJump system for measurement, analysis & efficiency of performance. Call 843-9511. Also, S.P.E.E.D., group & sport-specific training through Jason Wright at jwright@uselitetraining.com or 843-9511.
  • Paintball clinic: March 3, 8 a.m.-noon, Insane Paintball; led by local professional Chattanooga CEP team; case of paintballs included with entry fee. See www.insanepaint.com or call 624-2121.
  • Chattanooga Quarterback Club meetings: Mondays through April 16, noon-1 p.m., Stadium Club, Finley Stadium; $10 including hot meal, $4 without; annual membership dues $35. Call secretary Milly Farris at 266-0642 or president Doug Dyer at 265-5062.
  • North Georgia YMCA Family Fitness karate: Tuesdays & Thursdays year-round, 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe; $20 per month for YMCA members, $50 for others ($5 each additional family member). Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
  • FCA "Road to Victory" banquet: March 5, 6:30 p.m., Chattanooga Convention Center; keynote speaker Dan Reeves, who has record of 9 Super Bowl participations as player & coach, including 3 as coach of Denver Broncos & 1998 game with Atlanta Falcons. See chattanoogafca.org or call FCA area director Jay Fowler at 877-3561 or 309-4255.
  • Booker T. Duathlon: March 10, 8 a.m., Booker T. Washington State Park; two 2-mile runs on paved roads with an 11-mile bike ride in between. See www.sceniccitymultisport.com.
  • Seniors activities at Brainerd Recreation Center: Shuffleboard, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays & Fridays; badminton, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays; table tennis, Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. & Saturdays 2-4 p.m. Call 425-3600.

Also for badminton, call Gene Blaes at 624-0501.

  • "Table soccer": Chattanooga Subbuteo League looking for players; easy to learn & play; equipment provided. Call (706) 965-6881 or see www.americansubbuteo.com.

OUTDOORS

  • Outdoor Chattanooga winter workshops: Thursdays, 6 p.m., Outdoor Chattanooga building in Coolidge Park; free, open to public; March 1, introduction to backpacking the Cumberland Trail; March 8, climbing for beginners. Email ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
  • Chattanooga Chapter of Tenn. Ornithological Society meeting: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 720 S. Germantown Road. Contact David Stone at rockyturf@comcast.net or 238-4234.
  • Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Association hikes: March 3, Heiss Mountain to Big Soddy Creek; March 10, Cumberland Trail State Park, Grassy Cove in Cumberland County; March 13, Laurel Falls, Dayton; March 17, Heiss Mountain to Retro Hughes Road; March 20, Greenway Farm; March 24, Chickamauga Battlefield; March 27, Tennessee Riverwalk; March 31, Snow Falls, Dayton. See www.tennesseetrails.org/soddydaisy.php or contact hike leader George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@gmail.com or 842-3619.
  • Snake Creek Gap mountain bike time trials: March 3, Dalton, Pinhoti Trail system; 34- and 17-mile options; on-site registration starts 7 a.m. at Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center gravel parking lot; shuttles leave trade center at 9 a.m. See snake.nwgasorba.org.
  • CD hunter education class: March 3 field day, 9 a.m.-finish CST, Dunaway Hunting and Fishing Club, Dunlap. Pre-register by calling instructor Shawn Edgmon at 423-949-9394.
  • Cumberland Trail Breakaway: Through March 31; volunteers sought by Cumberland Trail Conference for CT maintenance in Hamilton and Rhea counties. Contact Tony Hook at tony.hook@frontiernet.net or 931-456-6259.
  • Weekly SORBA-Chattanooga rides: Sundays, 10 a.m., from 5 Points Recreation Area on Lookout Mountain; all riders welcome, average ride length 12-16 miles. See sorbachattanooga.org.
  • Hunter education class: March 5, 6 and 8, 6-9 p.m., and March 10, 8 a.m.-finish, Etowah (Tenn.) Wellness and Community Center. Pre-register through instructors Tracy Price at 423-745-8388 or Ed Clowers at 423-745-6042. For other classes, see www.tn.gov/twra/hunteredclass3.html.
  • Hunter education class: March 6-9, 6-9 p.m., and March 10, 8 a.m.-noon, First Baptist Church, Cleveland; ages 9-up; instructor is John Torchick. Pre-register at 472-6222. For other classes, see www.tn.gov/twra/hunteredclass3.html.
  • Rapid Learning Whitewater kayak roll practice: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., UTC's Maclellan Gym indoor pool; beginners welcome; first visit free. Contact Terri Chapin at chapin_t@chattanooga.gov or 643-6882.
  • Chattanooga Trekkers family hiking/camping: March 16-18, Fort Mountain State Park. Contact leader Valerie Radu at valerie.radu@gmail.com or 503-2318.
  • East Tennessee Pointing Dog Association walking field trial: March 16-18, Gun Dog Development Grounds near Spring City; 8 stakes: amateur and open puppy (under 15 months), amateur and open derby (under 24 months) and open limited, amateur limited, open and amateur gun dog; entries close 5 p.m. March 12. Also, club has free training day second Saturday of every month. Contact Bill Barber at bandbarber@aol.com or 423-365-6652.
  • Savage Gulf Marathon trail race: March 17, 8 a.m., from Stone Door ranger station in Savage Gulf State Natural Area; conducted by Tennessee Park Rangers Association; $65; entries close March 10, 11:59 p.m. See www.tpra.net/savagerun.htm.
  • South Cumberland State Park hike: March 25, 9 a.m. CST, moderately strenuous 4-miler from Collins West parking lot for preview of spring wildflower season. See www.friendsofscsra.org.
  • Adaptive kayaking: Last Tuesday of month, 7:30 p.m., UTC's Maclellan Gym pool; Outdoor Chattanooga with Chattanooga Parks and Recreation's therapeutic recreation services; equipment provided; all ages; reservations required. Contact Jessie Steele at steele_j@chattanooga.gov or 643-5716.
  • Wilderness First Responder course: May 7-16, taught by Wilderness Medicine Institute through Southern Adventist University Outdoor Leadership; recertification class May 20-22; pre-registration required. Contact Ann Reynolds at annreynolds@southern.edu or 236-2023.

RUNNING

  • Booker T. Duathlon: March 10, 8 a.m., Booker T. Washington State Park; two 2-mile runs on paved roads with an 11-mile bike ride in between. See www.sceniccitymultisport.com or register at www.active.com.
  • Savage Gulf Marathon trail race: March 17, 8 a.m., from Stone Door ranger station in Savage Gulf State Natural Area; conducted by Tennessee Park Rangers Association; $65; entries close March 10, 11:59 p.m. See www.tpra.net/savagerun.htm.

SOCCER

  • Elite Soccer Training open group sessions: See wabango.com/krisray or www.elite-soccer-training.org.
  • Neighborhood Cup inter-community youth tournament: March 2-3, 6-9 p.m. Friday & 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at new Highland Park Commons; boys & girls ages 10-13; free, public invited; sponsored by Chattanooga Sports Ministries. Call 987-9845.
  • Signal Mountain youth signups: Under way at www.signalmountainsoccer.com; walk-in registration March 10, 9:30-1 p.m., Shackleford Ridge soccer pavilion. Call Karen Barrett at 667-5654.
  • Lee 4V4 youth league signups: Under way for six-week play beginning March 13 on Lee University campus; boys & girls recreational players, ages 5-12; small-sided games on smaller field with smaller goals, to enhance individual participation & skills development; sponsored by Lee men's soccer; clinic/training Tuesday evenings, games Saturday mornings; discounts till March 3. See leeuniversity.edu/athetics or call 614-8158.
  • North Georgia YMCA youth soccer: Deadline March 3 for March 24-May 19 play on Saturdays, Heritage High School (Finley Stadium on March 24); boys & girls ages 6-15; $60 for YMCA members, $80 for others. Also, rookies soccer for ages 3-5 ($50) and TOPSoccer for ages 8-12 with exceptional needs ($40). Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
  • High school player training: Focused on individual skills; sessions twice weekly. Call Richard Northcutt at 314-3207.

SOFTBALL

  • Chattanooga Parks & Recreation RBI signups: Under way, ages 4-12, $25. Call Kenneth Simpson at 355-3021.
  • East Ridge select signups: Tuesdays-Fridays, 1-9 p.m., East Ridge Community Center; $600 per team.
  • Chattanooga Recreation adult slowpitch leagues: Registration through March 23 for men's, women's & coed play starting April 2 at Summit of Softball complex; includes open, church & industrial leagues with upper (5 HRs & 1 up), lower A (3 HRs & out) & lower B (1 HR & out) divisions; at least 12 regular-season games & postseason tournament; $450 per team. Call Richard West at 643-6055 or 595-4540.
  • Soddy-Daisy Veterans Park adult slowpitch leagues: Registration under way for men's, women's, church & coed teams. Call Jimmy Pickett at 544-5368.
  • Senior Olympics men's team seeking players: Ages 64-69. Call Tom Yarman at 304-4295.
  • Snow Hill girls final signups: March 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., field house; ages 4-12; anyone planning to coach should be present for signups. See www.snowhillrec.com or call 344-6625.
  • North Georgia ASA girls fastpitch tournaments: March 3, March 17-18, April 14-15, May 12, May 26-27, June 9-10, June 23-24 & June 29-July 1, Heritage Point Park, Dalton. See www.NorthGeorgiaSoftball.com or contact Garry Headrick at Garry_Headrick2001@yahoo.com or 706-483-1346.
  • Catoosa County adult slowpitch league signups: Through March 23; games at Jack Mattox complex, Ringgold; men's church/industrial (red, white & blue), men's open, coed open, women's church & women's open divisions. See www.catoosarec.com for registration form or contact Adam Wilson at adam.wilson@catoosa.com or 423-903-2123.
  • Wildbill's ISA Bash-4-Cash adult slowpitch tournament: March 9-11, Summit of Softball; men's C, D & E, women's & (Sunday) coed; $225 plus $30 sanction fee if not already ISA-sanctioned. Pre-register at www.softballwire.com or call Billy Knight at 423-504-2574 or Anthony Nelson at 423-432-7100 or email wildbilltnisa2010@yahoo.com.
  • Nations organization girls fastpitch tournaments: March 9-11, March 17, March 31, April 6-8, April 14, April 27-29, May 12, May 18-20, June 8-10; June 23; July 7; all qualifiers for Nations World Series July 19-22; all at Upper East Tennessee parks; $150 for 1-day divisions, 3-game guarantee; $225 for weekend, 4-game guarantee; multiteam discounts. Email chadalford05@yahoo.com or call 423-833-4500.
  • Hixson Kiwanis Club adult church league meeting: March 13, 7 p.m., Hixson United Methodist Church; men's, women's teams. Call Ron Fugatt at 842-9635 or Geoff Holden at 710-3933.
  • Tennessee ASA state umpires clinic: March 16-17, Warner Park; 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday. Call Edward Rowe at 355-3002.
  • ISA girls fastpitch tournament: March 24-25, Tinsley Park, Cleveland; 6- & 8-under $50; 10-, 12- & 14-under $200; 4-game guarantee; ISA has rules allowing all players to play. Contact Billy Knight at 504-2574 or 421-3285 or wildbilltnisa2010@yahoo.com or call Anthony Nelson at 432-7100.
  • 2012 Rec Roundup girls tournament: April 28, Industrial Park, Ringgold; ages 6- to 12-under recreation teams. Contact Holly at hollym0352@gmail.com or 423-322-0352 or call Shawn at 423-322-1667 or Lisa at 706-217-5094.
  • Tennessee Thunder 8-under girls: Tryouts being set up; 2 players needed. Call Jamie Crawford at 280-7181.
  • 10-under Georgia Blaze '01 girls fastpitch team: Seeking pitcher or utility player with 2001 birthday to complete roster for Dalton-based team that plays mostly in Chattanooga, Ringgold & Dalton tournaments; good defensive skills & strong hitting desired. Email blaze2001@rocketmail.com or call Craig at 706-270-2880.
  • 12-under Velocity girls fastpitch team: Seeking 1 or 2 experienced travel players born 1999 or 2000 to complete 2012 roster. Call Danny at 368-2396 or Jay at 802-1292.
  • Burke's Sports Academy fastpitch instruction: Private hitting, pitching & skills lessons year-round for ages 5-18. Call Marvin Burke at 894-4293 or see www.pitchhit.com.
  • Lee University individual/group lessons: Pitching, catching, fielding, hitting & slapping instruction from Lee coaches & players. Contact coach Emily Russell at 614-8456 or erussell@leeuniversity.edu.
  • Fury Fastpitch Academy training: Pitching, hitting, slapping, defensive skills, catching. Call Jill Higdon at 423-504-5970 or see furyfastpitchacademy.com.
  • Team indoor rental, Fury facility: More than 7,500 square feet, 2026 Mack Smith Road; rates as low as $50 for 90 minutes; team instructor training available; other sports can use it, too. Contact Alan at 1101aw@comcast.net or 488-6186.
  • Fastpitch lessons from Ginger Jones: First-team All-American at Alabama now instructing in this area; small hitting or pitching groups or entire teams. E-mail jcrawfordh@yahoo.com or call 504-5970.
  • Fastpitch lessons from Jessica Penney: All-conference Shorter College pitcher from Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe. Call 423-260-2510.
  • Private hitting & catching lessons: By Lee University assistant coach Jeff Martin. Contact him at 488-8316 or JMART14@comcast.net.
  • Fastpitch pitching lessons: By Jalayne Mongar. Call 421-9830.
  • Fastpitch pitching, hitting & fielding lessons: By Kerilyn Mongar. Call 321-2111.

SWIMMING/AQUATICS

  • Chattanooga Parks & Recreation swim lessons: Registration under way for 8 half-hour sessions in Brainerd and South Chattanooga heated pools; beginner & advanced lessons, $34. Call Peggy Grall at 697-1385.
  • Baylor Diving Club: Affiliated with USA Diving & open to anyone; current members' age range is 6 to 65. Contact John Bonds at jbonds@baylorschool.org or 267-8506, ext. 654.
  • SCAC competitive swimming: Year-round, all ages and abilities; home-school program available; first 2 weeks free. Call John Woods at 634-7606 or see swimscac.com.
  • Baylor Swim Club: Year-round competitive program. See www.baylorswimming.org, e-mail brian_gill@baylorschool.org or call 267-8506, ext. 630.

TENNIS

  • Racquet Club spring junior clinics: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 13-April 26 (off March 27 & 29); ages 6-8 3:30-4:30 p.m., ages 9-12 4:30-6 p.m.; $150 for 12 sessions or $15 per session; deadline March 6. Call 842-9622 for registration or information.
  • Hamilton YMCA year-round lessons: Group, family & private sessions for ages 4-over from 2006 and '09 USTA Tennessee pro of the year Murtala Habu. Call 899-1721 or e-mail ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org.

VOLLEYBALL

  • Hamilton YMCA youth signups: Until March 3, girls ages 7-15, for Saturday matches starting March 31; teams practice once a week. Email ndaugherty@ymcachattanooga.org or 899-1721.
  • North Georgia YMCA youth instructional league: Deadline March 3 for March-May season; weekday practices, Saturday matches; boys & girls ages 7-15; $75. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
  • North Georgia YMCA adult coed league: Begins March 2012 at Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church gym; Mondays, Tuesday or Thursday evenings; $250 per team. Email ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org or call 706-935-2226.
  • Lee University VolleySkillz League: March 13-April 17, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m., Walker Arena; focus on basic skills & proper technique for ages 11-14; $125. Contact coach Andrea Hudson at ahudson@leeuniversity.edu or 614-8453.

WRESTLING

  • UTC kids program: "Iron Sharpens Iron" sessions, beginner to intermediate youth learning fundamentals, body awareness principles, techniques, combative wrestling; $65. Also, weekly elite training sessions Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; supplemental training for elementary & middle school wrestlers; $5 per practice. Call Mike Hatcher at 303-0760.

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