Sports Briefs for July 11, 2003
Former WCHS and Trevecca basketball standout Jennifer Wilson will be holding one more camp this summer for elementary school-aged basketball players.
The camp, for students who will be in the first through sixth grades, will be held at the West Elementary gymnasium from July 21-24, with times yet to be announced.
For more information, contact Wilson at 668-3303.
WCHS girls soccer boosters
The Warren County High School girls soccer team booster club will hold a meeting Monday, July 14, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the WCHS soccer field.
All parents and others interested in supporting the Lady Pioneer program this year are encouraged to attend.
USSSA men’s world qualifier
The USSSA will hold its Summer Classic Showdown, a men’s world qualifying softball tournament, July 25 at the Morrison ballpark.
Entry fee is $160, with a deadline for entries set for July 23 at 6 p.m.
Awards for first- through third-place teams will be given out, as well as 10 all-tournament trophies and an MVP.
For more information contact Gerald Curtis at (931) 273-8943, or Terry Beard at either 815-3253 or 473-3530.
SSAA last-chance Shootout
The SSAA will hold a Men’s D and E state qualifier July 19 at the McMinnville Jaycees complex at the Warren County fairgrounds.
Entry fee is $140, with prizes awarded for first- through third-place, as well as an MVP award and five all-tourney honors.
Teams must supply their own .47-core SSAA-stamped softballs, which will be available for purchase at the park.
For more information, contact Tojo Milstead at 815-2862 or 273-7080.
WCHS softball tryouts
The Warren County High School girls fastpitch softball team will hold tryouts for its 2004 squad July 24-25, from 4-6 p.m. at the WCHS softball field.
For more information, contact coach David Upton at 668-2730.
Wrestling Camp
The 2nd Annual Warren County Take Down Wrestling Camp will be held July 16-19 in the Charlie Dalton Gym at the WCHS. The camp will have two sessions at a cost of $30 per session or $35 for both session. Registration deadline is July 10. The camp is intended for young men and women between the ages of 5-17. For more information contact coach Matt Turner at 931-686-8126 or coach Holcomb at 931-668-4950.
Jaycees Golf Tourney
The McMinnville Jaycees will be holding their annual golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 2, at Willowbrook Golf Course. This event is the major fundraiser for the club’s Christmas Party for underprivileged children in Warren County.
The tournament will be a four-person scramble, with an entry fee of $75 per person. Businesses wishing to donate prizes or sponsor holes at the event are also asked to help this worthy cause. For more information please call Chad Newby at 212-7872 or Calisha Craven at 668-5442.
Pioneer Pride Basketball Evaluation
New WCHS basketball coach Chris Turner will hold the inaugural Pioneer Pride Basketball Evaluation Camp July 14-16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. each day, at the Charlie Dalton Gym at WCHS.
The camp, for boys who will be entering grades 4-9, hopes to provide a foundation for young players to develop and improve, while stressing offensive fundamentals.
Each player will receive a complete individual evaluation form of his abilities and needs. Several awards will also be given out, including a Coaches award, One-on-one champs, 3-on-3 champs, free-throw champ and Top Gun in each age division.
Cost will be $50 per player. To register, send your camper’s name, address, home phone number, emergency phone number, T-shirt size (adult S, M, L or XL), date of birth and grade (Fall of ’03) along with a check for $50 to Chris Turner, Warren Co. High School, 199 Pioneer Lane, McMinnville, 37110.
Parents are encouraged to mail in their registration before July 9, however late registration will be held on the 14th from 8-9 a.m.
For more information, contact Turner at (931) 863-3644, Stan Jacobs at 668-5906 or Tommy Davis at 668-1233.
WCMS Softball Tryouts
Warren County Middle School will hold softball tryouts July 21-22, from 4-6 p.m., at the Warren County High School softball field.
For more information, contact coach Franklin Fisher at 668-5858, ext. 410.
WWJD Basketball Camps
Coach Al Wells, a former Viola resident and basketball player, will hold a series of basketball camps at the Viola Community Center in June and July, with an emphasis on teaching the fundamentals of basketball, as well as the game of life.
The final camp session is slated for July 21-24, and is composed of a morning session from 9-noon, and an evening session from 6-9 p.m.
For more information, contact Wells at (615) 765-7474.
Turning Two Baseball School
It’s time for spring training. Turning Two Baseball School offers personalized instruction for baseball/softball prospects. The school covers pitching, defense, hitting, base running, and mental/physical conditioning. Call Brent Whitlock today at 939-3875 to schedule your individual or team sessions.
Ten Star All-Star Basketball Camp
Applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All-Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only, and boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply.
Past participants include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison.
Players from 50 states and eight foreign countries attended the 2002 camp. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American team.
The camp will be held this year in several locations, including Lebanon, Tenn. For a free brochure, call (704) 373-0873 anytime or visit tenstarcamp.com.
Warren County Lady Pioneer Summer Basketball League
The summer basketball league will be for girls in the 5-8 grades, on Tuesday nights at the Warren County High School Gym.The league will start July 22 and run for six weeks.
There will be a $2 charge admission charge at the door for games, with the money going to the Warren County Basketball Booster Club. Registration will be this Saturday from 8-10 a.m., Monday from 5-7 p.m. and Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. in the Charlie Dalton Gym at WCHS. Registration fee is $15 and will pay for jerseys and gym rental. This fee is non-refundable after the first game. For more information contact Chris Hobbs at 212-5049 or 939-4533.
Warren County Saddle Club Open Show
The Warren County Saddle Club will hold an open show Saturday July 12 at 6p.m. at the Warren County Saddle Club Arena with a 100% payback. The show will be at the Warren County Saddle Club arena located behind the Warren County Fairgrounds in McMinnville, Tennessee.
There will be a $5 per person admission ( six and under free) and random drawings will be held throughout the show with all paid admissions being automatically entered in the drawings. There will be a 100% payback through three postions in each class (50-30-20%) except in the champion class where first place will pay 100%.
The trail classes will begin at 6 p.m. with the rest of the classes starting at 7 p.m. There will be a short intermission following the Halter Championship class to allow for any necessary tack changes. The speed classes will be divided into pee-wee on ponies under 52″, youth and adult classes. For more information see our website: www.WarrenCountySaddleClub.org or call the info club line at 931-668-5030 or Clark Ware at 931-409-0275.
Men’s Fall Softball League
The McMinnville Parks and Recreation is now organizing the men’s fall softball league. This league will play on weeknights on the City Field beginning Monday August 25. There will be a six team minimum for the league to be held. A organizational meeting will be held on Monday, July 28 at 6 p.m. at the McMinnville Civic Center.Entry fees and rules will be discussed, so it is important to have a team representative at the meeting. Players must be 15 years of age or older, under 18 must sign a release form. For more information contact the Civic Center at 473-1212.