Sports Briefs
The Lioness Silver Anniversary Sight Run is scheduled for Oct. 5 on the grounds of the Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
The 25th annual event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 5K run, with a two-mile walk set for 8:45 and a 10K run to begin at 9:45 a.m.
Entry fee is $15 for participants who pre-register by Sept. 30, or $20 on the day of the race. Registration on race day begins at 7:30.
The event is sponsored by the Murfreesboro Lioness Club, and all proceeds go to sight conservation benefiting children in Rutherford and adjoining counties.
For more information contact Thelma Sloan at (615) 893-2152 or Louise Harrison at (615) 217-6422.
Jaycee hoops sign-ups
The McMinnville Jaycees Youth Basketball League will be having player sign-ups at the McMinnville Civic Center Monday, Sept. 30, Tuesday, Oct. 1, and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7-8.
Sign-ups will be from 6-8:30 p.m., and potential players must bring proof of birth date, a $20 registration fee, and a parent to sign a liability release form.
Any girl who on Aug. 1, 2002 was age 8-19, or any boy age 8-17 (18 if still in Warren County High School or any other accredited school in Warren Co.) is eligible to play. If the child is only 7 years old, but will turn 8 by Feb. 15, 2003, he or she will be eligible.
Jaycee cheerleading sign-ups will be at the same time. There are no age limit requirements for cheerleaders, but it is recommended that any cheerleader who wants to participate should have turned at least 4 years old by Feb. 15. A parent signing an accident waiver and the $20 registration fee are also required.
There will also be a prospective coaches meeting for both basketball teams and cheer squads on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Anyone with a desire to teach basketball skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship is welcome to coach. The Jaycee Basketball League stresses good attitude over winning.
Season games will be played on Saturdays, with double-elimination tournaments to follow the season. Some tournament games will be played on weeknights.
For more information call David Pendergraph at 668-4003, Mark Bouldin at 473-7713 or Darrell Austin at 668-2198.
New sports radio show
There’s a new sports team in town! Tune into 91.3-FM WCPI for SportsRadio each Thursday at 5 p.m.
Hosts Jeff Simmons, John Jenkins and Jameson Bouldin are your hosts for a weekly look at Pioneer athletics, as well as college and pro sports.
Motocross races coming up
Two more races are on tap at Brown Chapel Motocross. Races are scheduled on the following dates: Oct. 6 and the final points race on Oct. 20.
For more information on Brown Chapel activities, call (931) 939-2526.
WCHS 3-Point Club
Warren County High School basketball fans are invited to join the “3-Point Club,” a new group that provides boosters with various benefits and special gifts for three different levels of membership.
A “Red” membership, for those who donate from $50-$149, entitles members to have their business or name advertised in this season’s Southern Standard basketball preview issue, and also on the game scoresheet which is inserted into the program for every home basketball contest. “Red” members will also receive a team cap, recognition at the 3-point Club appreciation night game and a window decal.
“White” members, donators of between $150 and $299, receive all those items, as well as two season passes for WCHS home games.
“Blue” memberships come with those items plus two team caps, two season passes, a name plate on the wall of Charlie Dalton Gym, and radio mention during pre-game and post-game shows, as well as during the broadcast of Pioneer and Lady Pioneer games.
In addition to all those benefits, 3-point Club members are eligible to take part in a special golf tournament and dinner Oct. 21. “Red” team members may play for $50 per person, “White” members can play for an additional $25 per player, and “Blue” members are admitted to the tournament for no additional charge.
For more information on how you can join the 3-point Club, contact Doug Keil at 668-5936, Ann Eades at 668-5938, or Anthony Brewer at 939-3806.
“Love” Tennis?
If so, everyone is invited to come join the fun of recreational play Thursdays and Sundays at the McMinnville Civic Center complex, beginning at 6 p.m.
David Dunlap is offering adult tennis lessons on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. Anyone interested in taking lessons can call Dunlap at 473-6357 to register.
SEAA co-ed state
Sporting Events Association of America will hold a co-ed state softball tournament for all classes Oct. 5 at the McMinnville Jaycees complex.
Entry fee is $175, plus a sanction fee. Entry deadline is Oct. 2 at 6 p.m.
Teams must supply their own 47-core white softballs, stamped by any association.
For more information contact Gerald Curtis at (931) 273-8943 or (931) 668-3325, or leave a message with Agnes Evans at (931) 474-4652.
ARC Four-man Scramble at Ironwood
ARC, a non-profit community service program, will be holding a four-man scramble golf tournament at the Ironwood Golf Course in Cookeville on Saturday, Sept. 28 with a 8 a.m. start. The money raised will go to the Children’s Mentoring Services in the Upper Cumberland area.
The tournament will pay the first three places in each flight with prizes for closest to the hole, lunch will be provided. Entry fee is $200 per team of four and the field is limited to 36 teams. For more information or to enter call Denise Smith at (931) 432-7535 or (931) 528-2331.