Sports Briefs
The Warren County Church League Will hold an organizational meeting at Ben Lomand on North Chancery St. Monday, March 31, at 7 p.m. Churches wanting to have a team in the 2008 season should have someone at this meeting.The league will start at the middle of May.
W.C. Pioneer Youth Football Fund raiser
Supporters of local youth football are encouraged to visit Pizza Hut on Thursday, March 27. For everyone who marks their receipts with ‘PYF’ and turns them in at the register, the restaurant will donate 20 percent of the purchase to the youth league.
USSSA Fairgrounds Warm-Up
A USSSA softball tournament for men’s D and E teams will be played Saturday, March 29, at the fairgrounds. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, March 27, and the entry fee is $175 plys a $25 sanction fee if not already USSSA sanctioned.
The two home run limit will be used, with additional homers counted as outs. Teams must provide their own .44 or .47 core, USSSA-stamped softballs. First through third will be awarded, as well as 10 all-tourney awards if 10 or more teams enter.
If you would like to register and/or find out more information about this tournament, you can contact Terry Beard at (931) 815-3253 or 473-3530.
Newtown men’s softball league
Teams are being accepted for this year’s men’s softball league at Newtown, which is scheduled to begin April 22 and play on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the season. The doubleheader league will follow ISA rules, and will be ISA-sanctioned, using a six home run limit per game followed by an inning-ended out for additional homers. Teams must also use ISA-stamped .44 core 325 compression softballs.
Entry fee is $425, and the season will last 12 games with a double-elimination championship tournament. For more information, contact ET Bradley at (615) 971-1166.
ISA Spring Spectacular
An ISA men’s C tournament will be played Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6 at the fairgrounds. Entry fee is $180, plus a $25 senction fee if not already ISA sanctioned. Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 2.
A four-homer limit will be used, allowing one extra home run because of short fields. Additional homers will end the inning.
Teams must provide their own ISA-approved, .44 core, 375 compression softballs. Decker Sharks will be sold at the tournament.
First through third will be given, as well as an MVP if 12 teams enter. A home run derby will also be held for a $10 entry fee. For ever 10 entries $25 will be given to the winner.
To enter e-mail [email protected]. If 16 teams enter the tournament will be broken into four pools of four, guaranteeing every team three games before being put into single-elimination bracket. If less than 16 teams enter the tournament will be a three-game wraparound.
For more information contact Matt Brown at (931) 224-3562.
Wildcat 5K/One Mile Fun Run/Walk
Dibrell PTO will be hosting the fourth annual Wildcat 5K/One Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 19, at 9 a.m. Entry fee is a donation of at least $10 for pre-registration and $15 for those registering after April 14. Race entries will also be accepted the day of the run at 8 a.m.
All pre-registered participants must check in at 8:30 a.m. The race begins promptly at 9 a.m., rain or shine, in front of the school following a course down Mike Muncey Road and back. T-shirts will be given to all participants the day of the race with awards also being given to the male and female individuals with the overall best times.
Dibrell’s Wildcat Fun Day will begin at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., which will include bounce rides, carnival games, food, and fun for the whole family. You do not have to participate in the 5K activities to be able to attend the Fun Day; everyone is welcome. A $10 armband can be purchased for the carnival games and rides.
For the 5k, more information or registration forms can be obtained at our website www.Wildcat5k.com, e-mail [email protected], or phone at (931)934-3200. Registration forms can also be picked up at the Civic Center, Outdoor Shop, and Dibrell School. Sponsorships of the run will still be accepted through March 24th, with the names or logos of the sponsors appearing on the back of the 5K t-shirt. All proceeds will benefit continuing projects at Dibrell School.
Youth football volunteers needed
The Warren County Pioneer Youth Football League’s executive board of directors are looking for four to six individuals to serve as commissioners for the upcoming 2008 season.
These positions will be non-executive (non-voting), but commissioners will take part in board meetings, and oversee different projects necessary in the league’s operation. These commissioners can, after one season of service, become eligible for nomination onto the executive board.
If you enjoy youth football and would like to be a part of a growing program, Pioneer Youth Football would like to talk with you. For more information, please call 931-668-2304 or 507-8014 after 4:30 p.m.