Sports Briefs
This year’s Newtown softball league currently has six teams, and is hoping for at least two more before putting together this year’s schedule. The entry fee is $450, plus a sanction fee for ISA if the team needs it. Teams will be guaranteed a 14-game schedule if eight or more teams participate.
The league is going to begin on April 28, and will play every Monday and Thursday thereafter. The deadline to enter this year’s league will be April 15.
Get ready for Senior Olympics
Area seniors ages 50 and older can display their athletic abilities and youthful spirit at the Upper Cumberland District Senior Olympics scheduled for April 28 ‘May 9, 2008. Individuals will compete within five year age groups, starting at age 50. Events include bowling, shuffleboard, tennis, swimming, pickleball table tennis, track and field events, golf, softball throw, horseshoes, basketball free throw, softball teams and 3 on 3 basketball teams. The top four finalists in each event will be eligible to participate in the Tennessee State Olympics to be held July 18-24, 2008 in Williamson County.
This is a qualifying year for the National Senior Olympics which will be held in San Francisco August 1 through 15, 2009.
Entry forms for the Upper Cumberland District Senior Olympics are available at the McMinnville Warren County Senior Center, located at 809 Morrison St., or may be downloaded from the website at www.fairparkseniorcenter.org.
Senior Olympics offers a healthy competition for individuals of all skill levels plus the fun and companionship that is always present at the games.
Girls’ football league planned
Attention all girls ages 8-15: Are you tired of sitting in the stands watching your brother play football? Would you like to play, too, but your parents say ‘no’ to tackle?
If so, the Pioneer Youth Football Legaue needs to hear from you!
The PYFL wants to start an all-girls flag football league that will be divided into different age groups. Interested players are asked to talk to their parents and contact the PYFL, so it can determine if there will be enough potential players to form a new league.
Games would be played on Saturdays at Bobby Ray Elementary School. Players’ sign-up fees would pay for a T-shirt-style jersey which players could keep. The only additional equipment needed would be tennis shoes and shorts or sweat pants.
If interested in participating, call (931) 668-2304 or 212-6463.
Church league meeting
The Warren County Church League will hold the final organizational meeting at Ben Lomand on North Chancery St. Monday, April 21, at 6 p.m. Churches wanting to have a team in the 2008 season MUST have someone at this meeting.The league will start in the middle of May, and will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Church league fund-raiser
The Warren County church softball league will hold an open tournament to raise money for this year’s league Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, at the fairgrounds. Entry fee is $170, and deadline to register is Wednesday, April 30.
Teams must provide their own .44 or .47-core stamped softballs, and the 0-10 home run rule will be used with added homers counted as outs. First through third, an MVP and 10 all-tourneys will be awarded provided 10 or more teams enter.
For more information or to register contact Terry Beard at (931) 815-3253 or 473-3530.
USSSA Spring Fling
A men’s D and E tournament will be played Saturday, April 19, at the fairgrounds. Entry fee is $175, plus a $25 sanction fee if not already sanctioned. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, April 16.
USSSA rules, including the two homer limit, will be enforced, and teams must provide their own 44 or 47-core, USSSA-stamped softballs.
First through third, an MVP and 10 all-tourneys will be awarded provided 10 or more teams enter.
For more information or to register contact Terry Beard at (931) 815-3253 or 473-3530.
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.
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