Sports Briefs

The Warren County youth baseball and softball leagues will hold sign-ups in February at the McMinnville Civic Center.

Age divisions include:

Age Divisions: Co-ed T-Ball 4 yr old, Boys Coach-Pitch 5&6 yr. old, Boys Coach-Pitch 7&8 yr. old, Boys Kid-Pitch 9 & 10 yr. old, Boys Kid-Pitch 11 & 12 yr. old, Girls Coach-Pitch 5 & 6 yr. old, Girls Coach-Pitch 7 & 8 yr. old, Girls Fast-Pitch 9 & 10 yr. old and Girls Fast-Pitch 11-13 yr. old.

Also this year, a new division will be played, featuring girls? slow-pitch for players age 14 through 17 (or seniors in high school).

Registration will be Friday, Feb. 16, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 17,from 9-3; and Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9-3 for late sign-ups.

Early softball tournament

The Second Annual ISA “Knock The Rust Off” softball tournament will be held Saturday, March 3. Mens C and D will be played in Crossville at Centennial Park, while Mens E will be played in McMinnville at the Fairgrounds.

Entry fee is $180, plus an additional $25 if not already ISA-sanctioned.

Each class will cut off at 14 teams, so it?s important to register as soon as possible. Last year, there was a waiting list 10 days prior to the tournament.

With a full field, the winner will receive hotel money for ISA State Tournament in July.

To register for the tournament, you can send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 931-319-0669 and ask for Twig.

Ping Pong Tournament

The McMinnville Parks and Recreation will hold a Ping Pong tournament Jan. 27 at the McMinnville Civic Center. There will be three different divisions: single?s, men?s doubles and mixed doubles. The singles division will be divided into either competitive or recreational divisions. The tournament is scheduled to start at 9a.m. with deadline for registering set for 5p.m. on Jan. 22. Entry fee is $8 per person for singles and $4 per person for doubles. Pre registration is required and is now open. For more information contact the Civic Center at 473-1212.

Boys 19-under Softball Team

Currently there is a 19-under softball team being formed for tournament play in 2007. You must be between 17 and 19 years old, with a positive attitude, with respect for others and have softball experience. Only a few spots are available. For an interview and tryout call 686-3669.

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