Community sports events

From Staff Reports

Fri, May 16 2008

— Red Tee Scramble set for today
The Red Tee Scramble will be at 1 p.m. today at Tri County Golf Club. There will be cash prizes, door prizes, hole prizes, drink specials, a cookout and bonfire to follow. Those interested can call (765) 533-4107 or sign up at the clubhouse. Teams will be chosen at noon.

Ruth/Ripken spots still available
The Anderson Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball League is still accepting players. The Cal Ripken (ages 4-12) opening day is May 13, and the Babe Ruth League (ages 13-18) will begin May 24. Fees are $70 per player or $170 for a family of three or more. Financing options are available. The Ripken League has acquired the ball diamonds on Madison Ave., next to the Soapbox Derby track. To sign up, volunteer or for more information, call Ralph George at (765) 644-5252 or (765) 621-5811, or Willie Milburn at (765) 644-4661 or (765) 623-4158. Information also is available at anderson.baberuthnetwork.com.

Basketball camps to take place in summer
Sports, Inc. in Anderson will have the 14th Annual Basketball Shooting Camp and the 14th Annual High Intensity Basketball Camp this summer. The shooting camp will be June 16-19, and the high intensity camp will be July 28-31. Players entering the second through fifth grades will attend from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Players entering the sixth through ninth grades will attend from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The cost is $55 per camp, with discounts for players from the same immediate family. For more information or an entry form, call Kim at (765) 642-2060.

AU to host basketball camp
The Anderson University basketball staff and players will conduct the Anderson University Basketball Camp from July 7 through 10. The morning session (9 a.m. to noon) is for girls and boys entering first through fourth grades, while the afternoon session (1 to 4 p.m.) is for girls entering the fifth through eighth grades. Campers receive a camp T-shirt, instructional materials, camper evaluation and player awards. The camp fee for each session is $65. Camper registration forms may be obtained by calling Marcie Taylor at (765) 641-4495 or by e-mailing mjtaylor@anderson.edu.

Softball meeting scheduled for April 29
The Anderson Parks and Recreation Department will have a meeting for Men’s, Women’s and coed slow-pitch softball, as well as men’s industrial fast-pitch softball, at 7 p.m. April 29 at the park office, 101 E. Oak St. For more information, call Leon Zachary at (765) 643-2279 or Rodney Chamberlain at (765) 648-6854.

MCGA Junior Golf Tour annouces schedule
The MCGA Junior Golf Tour has announced the 2008 summer schedule. As always, the Tour consists of stops at all nine Madison County Golf Clubs and Country Clubs. The Tour is open to all Madison County residents between the ages of 5 and 18, or any child or grandchild of a member of a local club. All area junior high school golfers and high school golfers are encouraged to compete. Entry forms will be available soon at all local golf courses. Entry fees are $8 per event and payable to the MCGA. The Tour will be highlighted with the annual year-ending Tour Championship with Player-of-the-Year awards given out to all age groups. Any questions can be directed to the host golf professionals at their respective golf clubs or to tour director Michael Proctor at (765) 610-4342.
2008 MCGA Junior Golf Tour Schedule
June 11—Brockway Golf Links
June 18—Grandview Golf Club
June 23—Edgewood Golf Club
June 30—Cattails Golf Club
July 14—Idlewold Golf Club
July 21—Killbuck Golf Club
July 28—Yule Golf Club
August 4—Anderson Country Club
August 11—Meadowbrook Golf Club

Volleyball league coming soon
Any church teams interested in summer coed sand volleyball league at Shadyside Park should contact Paul at (765) 533-4381 or Dave at (765) 644-0792. The league will play on Thursday nights and begin in May.

NFL players to be at Muncie camp
Got Sports L.L.C. is having an NFL camp June 26-28 at the Muncie Sports Complex. Third- through fifth-graders will participate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., while sixth- through ninth-graders will participate from 2 to 7 p.m. The cost is $125 for third- through fifth-graders, with a $50 deposit before May 15, and $150 for sixth- through ninth-graders, with a $75 deposit due before May 15. NFL players Tony Ugoh (Indianapolis Colts), Mike Coe (Colts), Keith Jackson (San Diego Chargers), Sam Olajubulu (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Darius Vincent (St. Louis Rams) and college player Cardius Dowell (Eastern Kentucky) are expected to attend. Those interested can register online at www.whogotsports.com. For more information, call Marvin Kendricks at (706) 402-0743 or Sam Olajubulu at (479) 200-2283. Forms also can be picked up at the Wilson Boys and Girls Club and the Anderson Parks and Recreation Department. Scholarships are available through the Web site, Wilson Boys and Girls Club and Anderson Parks and Recreation Department.

Golf outing scheduled for Tuesday
The Putt an End to Abuse Golf Outing, sponsored by the Madison County Federal Credit Union, is set for noon Tuesday at Killbuck Golf Club. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to noon, and dinner will be provided following the golf outing. The cost is $300 per team of four, or $75 per individual. Prizes are $500 for first place in the Florida Scramble event, with $300 for second place and $200 for third place. There will be a long drive competition for men and women. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. Checks should be made payable to Bids for Kids and mailed to Fred E. Sweigart, Chairman, 2311 E. 10th St., Anderson, IN 46012. For more information, call (765) 683-0847 or visit www.bidsforkids.tv.

Men’s softball tournament scheduled in Muncie
The Muncie Sportsplex will be hosting the Fifth Annual BBQ Bash NSA Softball World Series Qualifier today and Sunday. Men’s B,C,D & E as well as Women’s divisions are available. All team players will receive a free BBQ lunch. Entry Fee for this tournament is $175. Please sign up online at www.playnsa.com or contact Jon Anderson at (765) 284-2700 or director@munciesportsplex.net.

AHS wrestling club starting
Anderson High School’s new wrestling club will meet Wednesdays through May 14. The club is open to wrestlers in grades K-12. The club offers eight weeks of practice at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, a club T-shirt and tournament opportunities. For more information, call Matthew Goen at (765) 620-1816 or e-mail mgoen@acsc.net.

Umpires needed
Umpires are needed for a 13-15-year-old baseball league. For more information, contact Kerry at (765) 642-7553 or (765) 278-7933.

Valley View league sign-up set
Registration for the Two Man League, Men’s Club and Ladies Leagues is now in progress at Valley View Golf Course in Middletown. To participate in any of the leagues or for more information, call the course at (765) 354-2698.

Family Peach golf tournament slated
The Play for Family Peace Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 12 at Anderson Country Club. Cost is $125 per golfer and $500 per foursome. The fee includes golf, cart and a box lunch. There are sponsorships available. All proceeds will benefit victims of domestic violence. There will be a Florida Scramble format. For more information, call (765) 643-0200 or e-mail to: mstanton@alternativesdv.org

Boys and Girls Club begins baseball leagues
The Wilson Boys and Girls Club is starting a new baseball league called RBI, which is sponsored by Major League Baseball. The league is an instructional baseball program encouraging involvement by children ages 12 and younger. The league uses a pitching machine to simulate and replace the human pitcher. This concept eliminates walks and much of the fear of being hit by a pitch. Coaches and volunteers are being sought, and registration is under way. For more information, call J.R. Martin at the Wilson Boys and Girls Club at (765) 642-9188.
The Wilson Boys and Girls Club, along with Major League Baseball, is starting a free baseball league called Rookie League. Youths ages 5-13 can play in this league, which uses a pitching machine in its games. To sign up, just stop by Boys and Girls Club and see J.R. Martin. A $10 membership fee, which will qualify your child to participate in any Boys and Girls Club program and sporting program, is required. Call (765) 642-9188 for more information. Registration continues through April 11.

ASC tennis clinics under way
Anderson Sports Center Spring Junior Tennis sessions are under way. Clinics are open for all ages and abilities. Spring adult clinics and leagues begin soon. Call Shawn at (765) 606-0604, or go online at 6060604tennis.net for more information.

Longhorns to hold tryouts
Indiana Longhorns Youth Travel Baseball Organization is holding tryouts for the following ages for the 2008 season: 8U, 9U, 11U, 12U and 13U. Anyone interested should call Kenny Estep at (765) 748-0042, or e-mail indianalonghorns@aol.com.
The Longhorns 9U travel baseball team is currently conducting tryouts. For more information or to schedule a tryout, call Shane Summers at (765) 729-5656.

Lapel softball to have late sign-ups
The Lapel Girls Softball League, a member of the Babe Ruth Softball Organization, is having late sign-ups for girls ages 8-14. The league’s goals are education, skill development, participation for players at all levels of athletic ability and to ensure the participants have fun. Fees are $75 for the first child and $45 for each additional child in the family. Call Linda Hormell at (765) 534-3283 or (765) 606-0407 for more information.

Tennis tournament set for July
The 29th annual Community Hospital Anderson Tennis Classic will be July 18-27 at Anderson University. For more information, call Carl Bowen at (765) 606-5075 or (765) 643-6207.

Brooklyn Little League still accepting players
Baseball and softball registration for the Brooklyn Little League are still being accepted. Boys ages 5-18 as of April 30 and girls ages 5-16 as of Dec. 31, 2007, are eligible. The cost is $55 for the first child, and $25 for each additional child, plus an additional $15 fee per child for late sign-ups. A copy of the child’s birth certificate and proof of residency (gas or electric bill) is required. For more information, contact Angie with general questions at (765) 649-7021, Tiffany with girls questions at (765) 642-9397 or Laura with boys questions at (765) 641-7910.

Boys and Girls Club looking for basketball players
Basketball players and coaches are wanted at the Wilson Boys and Girls Club. Boys and girls ages 5-10 and grades K-5 practice from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and ages 14-18 and grades 9-12 practice on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An annual membership fee of $10 is required to participate. For more information, call Robert Taylor at the Boys and Girls Club at (765) 642-9188.