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 sports@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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LOCAL EVENTS



FISHING

Okatibbee Lake Spring Classic Bass Tournament

This tournament will be held on April 8, at Oakatibbee Lake in Meridian at the Water Park Landing. This tournament is sponsored by Russell Christian Academy Athletic Booster Club. Entry fee is $120 per boat. Call Steve Wilson at 601-632-1273.



GOLF

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Clarke County Relay For Life Golf Tournament

This three person scramble will be held April 15 at Cedar Creek Golf Course at Quitman Country Club. Cost is $150 per team. Registration is 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and tee times are 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. all proceeds go to Clarke County Relay For Life. Call Janice Grubbs at 601-776-2161, Nikkie Whitaker at 601-776-2912 or Verlynn Robinson at 601-776-3880.

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Lakeview Spring Blast

This two person scramble will be held May 6-7 at Lakeview Golf Course. Cost is $120 per team. Tee times are 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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East Central Community College Warrior Golf Classic

This four person scramble will be held Thursday, June 29 at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club on the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $125 per person or $500 per team. Call Stacey Hollingsworth at 601-635-2111 or email her at sholling@eccc.edu.

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WTOK-Rush Coaches Steve Hull Memorial Golf Tournament

This tournament will be held June 8 at 9 a.m. at Dancing Rabbit Golf Course. This four person scramble (flighted) format. Cost is $100 per person and corporate packages are available. Call Lindsey Hall at 601-703-2097.

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Newton Country Club 18 Hole 2 Person Scramble

This tournament will be held April 15 with a 1 p.m. tee time at the Newton Country Club. Cost is $20 per person. Call Joel Nelson at 601-635-5878 or Clay Chapman at 601-635-4959.

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Quitman Country Club 3 Person Scramble

This golf tournament will be held April 8-9, with 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. tee times. Cost is $150 per team. Call Frankie at 601-776-6693 or Wayne at 601-776-2210.

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Boy Scouts Benefit Golf Tournament

This golf tournament will be held June 3 and 4 with rain dates to be June 8-9, and will be held at Briarwood Golf Country Club. This is a two person scramble and cost is $160 per team. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call Benji Brown at 601-693-6184, Briarwood Golf Shop, 601-681-6185.

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Union Country Club Three Person Select

This tournament is a three person select on April 8-9. Cost is $40 per person. Call Otha Kennedy at 601-774-9647 or Sammy Stevens at 601-527-9647.

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2006 Spring 4-Ball

This golf tournament will be held April 29-30 at Northwood Country Club. Cost is $200 per team. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days. Call 601-693-0964.





REGISTRATION

Adalius Thomas Football Camp

This free football camp will be held for ages 9-17 on campus at the University of Southern Mississippi on Saturday, April 22. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the camp will end at 2 p.m. Call 601-270-4960 or email at resalea@b-c-sports.com.

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Men’s 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament

This tournament is for 18 and over and is $200 to enter and will be held April 21-22. It will be double elimination. Call Ryan McKay at 601-416-1766 or Philip Prince 601-575-9993.



RUNNING

The National Guard Association Fun Run

The National Guard Association of Mississippi is having a two mile fun run at Northside Park in Philadelphia on April 21, at 3:30 p.m. Registratin begins at 2:30 p.m. This cost is $10 pre registration and $13 on day of race. The Mississippi Track Club will conduct the race. Call Cpt. Ty Bennett at 601-313-6386.

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SOFTBALL

Southern Belles Classic

Slow-pitch, double-elimination tournament on May 6 for 8-under, 10-under, 12-under, 14-under, 16-under and 19-under girls at Bo Clark Park in Forest. Entry fee of $175 is due by Saturday, April 29. USSSA-sanctioned event. For assistance with sanctioning, or for more information, call 601-416-0859 or 601-573-2938 or e-mail softball8s@yahoo.com.

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Easter Weekend NSA Softball Tournament

This is men and women softball tournament will be held April 15 at Tatum Park in Hattiesburg. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, April 12. Costs are Women’s $125, men $150 with an additional $25 fee for non-sanctioned NSA teams. Call Mitch Williams at 601-270-4601 or Dana Williams at 601-415-2250.

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Easter Classic Softball Tournament

This tournament will be held April 15 at the Sammie Davidson Complex. This is a men’s 4HR and out format tournament. Entry fee is $140. Call V.L. Mott at (601)482-3639 or Alvin Alexander at 601-986-8694.

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Spring Fling Invitational Softball Tournament

This USSSA sanctioned tournament will be held on April 8 at Laurel Sportsplex. Entry fee is $165 per team. Call 601-428-8851, 601-319-9979.

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East Central Community College Relay For Life Softball Tournament

This tournament will be held on Saturday, April 29 at the Lady Warrior softball field on the Decatur campus. Entry fee is $10 per player. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Call Stacey Hollingsworth at 601-635-2111 ext. 327 or email to sholling@eccc.edu.





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 Wade Heggie at 601-484-8726.

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MSA — Masters Swimming

The Meridian Swim Association offers adults over the age of 18 the opportunity to swim throughout the year and receive individualized workouts for all levels of swimming. Beginners, health enthusiasts, sports fanatics and triathletes who are interested can call Alan Farrow 601-616-5700 or 601-485-6788, Cynthia Boyd 601-737-5024 or Paula Meek 601-484-9372.e swimming. For more information call Alan Farrow 601-616-5700 or 601-485-6788, Cynthia Boyd 601-737-5024 or Paula Meek 601-484-9372.