April 3, 2008

Sports bulletin board

The Sports Bulletin Board normally runs three times per week. There are three ways to submit items for publication. You may fax a flyer or information sheet to the attention of Stephanie Denham at 601-485-1275; e-mail the information to sdenham@themeridianstar.com; or mail the information to Sports Bulletin Board, The Meridian Star, P.O. Box 1591, Meridian, MS 39302. Call Stephanie Denham at 601-693-1551, ext. 3303 with any questions.

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GENERAL

Wayne County Rebel Club Meeting

New Ole Miss head football coach, Houston Nutt will be the guest speaker at the Wayne County Rebel Club meeting on April 17, at the Waynesboro City Auditorium, at 6 p.m., with meal to follow. Club members cost is $15 and non-members cost is $20. Call for tickets at (601)764-4121.

DUATHLON

Sunfish Duathlon will be held Saturday April 5, at 9 a.m. at Lake Okatibbee. Entry fee is $25 for USAT members and $35 for non-members, before March 29; after March 29, cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members; day of race is $35 and $45. Registration is also available on active.com. Call Dusty Culpepper at (601)934-6109 or dculpepper@jarmc.org or Lora Blackledge at (601)938-0120 or lora1963@comcast.net.

FISHING

East Mississippi Sportsmen Association 38th Annual EMSA Busch Fishing Rodeo

This fishing rodeo will be held May 17, at Lake Okatibbee, at 5:30 a.m. at the Pat Harrison Water Park boat launch. Call Don Delaney at (601)485-5219.

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Relay For Life Bass Tournament

This tournament will be held at Archusa Water Park. Cost is $70 per team through April 18, and $80 per team after April 18. Call Marsha Roberts at (601)480-5255, Tom Mayatt at (601)776-2500 or Mickey Long at (601)776-2192 or 5465.

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Kids Fishing Derby

This free event for children ages 5-17 will be held April 19, at Sykes Park. Pre-register at the Parks and Recreation Office or register onsite from 7 a.m.- 8 a.m. Children should bring their own rod and reels, tackle, and bait and will be fishing for catfish. Call Mary Quince at (601)485-1805.

FOOTBALL

Adalius Thomas Football Camp

The Adalius Thomas Football Camp on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. This camp is free of charge and will be open to boys ages 9-17, and will be held Saturday, April 19. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the stadium and will end around 1:30 p.m. Call (601)408-7395 or email rosalea@b-c-sports.com or www.southernmiss.com or www.buscooksports.com.

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GOLF

H.G. Weddington Spring 4-Ball

The 2008 H.G. Weddington Spring 4-Ball Tournament is set for April 26-27 at Northwood Country Club. Entry fee is $200 per team. Players 70 and over may play from the gold tees. Championship flight will play from blue tees only. First 84 teams — first come for tee times, 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, call (601)483-5551.

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Lamar Day Golf Tournament

This four man scramble format tournament will be held April 7 at a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Briarwood Country Club. Cost is $50 per team member. Call Ed Poole at (601)917-0933.

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Lakeview Spring Blast

This three person shamble will be held on April 12-13 at Lakeview Golf Course. Cost is $60 per person and $5 mulligan. Tee times are 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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East Central Community College Warrior Golf Classic

This golf tournament will be held June 19 at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Choctaw. The four person scramble is on the Oaks Course and registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $125 per person. This is an alumni association fundraising for scholarship money. Call Stacey Hollingsworth at (601)635-2111 or toll free at 1(877)462-3222,ext. 327 or email sholling@eccc.edu.

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2008 Meridian Community College Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble

This tournament will be held April 25 with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. at Naval Air Station Meridian Ponta Creek Golf Course. This is a three person scramble format and cost is $75 per player. Call Sean Covich at (601)484-8663 or email scovich@meridiancc.edu.

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Relay For Life Three Person Scramble

This tournament will be held April 12, at Ponta Creek Golf Course at Naval Air Station Meridian and is hosted by Mississippi Power Company in Meridian. Entry fee is $50 per person. Corporate sponsors are still wanted. Call Janet Little at (601)692-2077.

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Coaches Tournament Steve Hull Memorial

This golf tournament will be held June 5th at 10 a.m. at Dancing Rabbit Golf Course. Reception and pre-registration party will be held June 4th. This is a four person scramble (flighted) and cost is $500 per team. Corporate packages are available and discount hotel rooms and discount water park tickets available. Call Lindsey Hall at (601)703-2091.

SOFTBALL

East Mississippi Community College Tryouts

Tryouts for the East Mississippi Community College softball team will be held Sunday, April 6 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Scooba. Players should bring cleats, tennis shoes, glove, bat, batting gloves and workout clothes. For more information, call Kate Neely at (662)476-5043 or e-mail kneely@eastms.edu.

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12-Under Fast Pitch Tryouts

Tryouts for a 12-and-under girls fast pitch tournament team based out of Meridian and Central Mississippi are now being held by appointment. Girls ages 12 and under as of Jan. 1, 2008 are eligible to compete. Call Richard Herring at (601)573-2938 or Shane Baty at (601)743-9600 or email at softball8s@yahoo.com.

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Margos Cargo U8, U10 and U12 Slow Pitch Softball

Anyone interested in trying out for competitive slow pitch softball tournament teams should contact Bobby at (601)503-6806 or Tina at (601)604-2710.

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NMO 10-under Slow-Pitch Tryouts

The North Meridian Optimist 10-under slow-pitch tournament team is currently looking for additional players. Girls ages 10 and under as of Jan. 1, 2008 are eligible. Tryouts are by appointment. For more information, contact John Williams at (601)604-5541.

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Southern Belles Fast-Pitch Classic

ASA-Sanctioned fast-pitch tournament for 8-under, 12-under, 14-under and 16-under girls' age divisions, the weekend of April 18, at Bo Clark Recreational Complex in Forest. Four-game guarantee, $250 entry fee. Call Richard Herring at (601)573-2938 or email herringrichard@bellsouth.net.

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ASA Slow-Pitch Youth Girls Tournament

This tournament will be held May 17, at Sammie Davidson Complex in Meridian. Divisions 8-under, 10-under, 12-under, 14-under, 16-under and 18-under girls. ASA sanctioned. For more information call Richard Herring at (601)573-2938 or email herringrichard@bellsouth.net.

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Pre-Capital City Classic

This softball tournament will be held April 12-13 at Wade Park in Newton. Entry fee is $150. Deadline to enter is April 10, by 9 p.m. Call Bigg Dogg Productions at (601)683-6657 or (601)781-0628.

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West Lauderdale Gators 8 and Under Tournament Team

Competitive slow pitch tournament team now forming. Girls ages eight and under as of Jan. 1, 2008 are eligible. For more information, call Jeremy Shields at (601)938-3245.

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Meridian Parks and Recreation Adult Summer Softball at Sammie Davidson Complex

This registration is for commercial and church, men, ladies and coed leagues. Entry fee is $300. Youth coed church, $200. Register at the parks and recreation department in Highland Park until April 18. Call Charlie at (601)485-1803.

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Meridian Invitational Softball Tournament

This men's class "C" and coed softball tournament will be held April 19, at the Sammie Davidson Softball Complex. Call Alvin Alexander at (601)479-2509, (601)986-8594, V.L. Mott at (601)527-5653, (601)482-3639.

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Meridian Invitational Softball Tournament

This men's class "C" and coed softball tournament will be held April 5, at the Sammie Davidson Softball Complex. Call Alvin Alexander at (601)479-2509, (601)986-8594, V.L. Mott at (601)527-5653, (601)482-3639.

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Third Annual WSL Kings of Springs Challenge

This tournament will be held April 12, at Tatum Sports Complex in Hattiesburg. Cost is $235 entry fee. Call Jamie Rodgers at (601)441-2797 or (601)799-1217, ext. 241.

SWIMMING

MSA — The Meridian Swim Team

The Meridian Swim Team swims five days a week throughout the entire year. Kids from four to 18 years of age can learn all four strokes and the sport of competitive swimming. For more information call Coach Christie Vaughn at 601-484-8726 or visit http://www.freewebs.com/meridianswim/index.htm.