Local Sports Calendar

Last updated Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:37 PM CDT in Sports

By THE MORNING NEWS

Golf

• FIRST TEE: The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas will hold camps this summer at the Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club for youth ages 12-17. Summer Camp II will begin July 28 and end Aug. 6. Registration for the camps will be $100. Currently enrolled The First Tee participants can register for $75. Camp Registrations will be limited to 24 participants. For more information about the camp and to download registration forms, visit: www.thefirstteenwar.org, or contact Tim Pschierer at 685-8017, email: tim@nwafirsttee.com.

Softball

• FAYETTEVILLE: Fayetteville High will host a summer fastpitch academy and fall fastpitch league for athletes ages 9-14. The academy is a series of clinics on the basics of fastpitch as taught by FHS head coach Jason Shirey and the LadyDawg players during July.E-mail ladydawgs@sbcglobal.net or call 841-0467 or visit www.ladydawgs.org.

Tennis

• PINNACLE CC: Pinnacle Country Club will be hosting the Farm Bureau Insurance Junior Tennis Camp on July 28-29. The camp will run from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday. The camp is for ages 7 and up and woulde specially be a great warm-up for all high school tennis players in the area. Lunch will be provided both days. The cost of the camp is $135.Please call the tennis shop at 418-7444 or e-mail the tennis shop at tennis@pinnaclecc.com.

Volleyball

• ROGERS/HERITAGE: An elementary and junior high volleyball camp will be held July 28-30 at Rogers High. The elementary camp (grades 1-6) will run from 9-11:30 a.m., while the junior high camp (grades 7-9) will run from 1-4 p.m. Registration for the elementary camp is $45 and $50 for the junior high camp. Campers may register the day the camp starts. Call 636-2202, ext. 145.

• ARKANSAS: The University of Arkansas camp runs through July 26 for girls entering 4th-12th grades. One- and two-day options for Individual All-Skills camps, College Prep camps and Position specific camps are available. Team camps are available for junior high, high school or club teams. Contact Holly Watts at HollyGWatts@GMail.com or go to www.ladybacks.com for more information.

Wrestling

• BENTONVILLE: Bentonville wrestling will host two camps. The first camp will be held today and Friday from 9 a.m.-noon at Barker Middle School for K-6th grade athletes and 1-4 p.m. for 7th-12th grade athletes. Cost is $40 per wrestler. Contact Coach Desler for more information and to sign up at 644-5883 or 855-1017. The "Nation's Best" wrestling camp will be held July 25-26 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Barker Middle School for 7-12th grade athletes. The cost is $80 for Bentonville wrestlers. Contact Camp Director Dan Beckwith (417) 583-2160 or (417) 379-9020.

BASEBALL

• THUNDER CHICKENS: The Springdale Thunder Chickens, an 11U USSSA team, is forming in Springdale and is looking to add players for the fall and spring season. Players must participate in the Springdale Cal Ripken League to be considered for the team. Call Alan Buttram at 387-4862 or Chip Souza at 263-7887 for practice and tryout information.

• YOUNG GUNS: The Springdale Young Guns, an 11U USSSA team, is looking to add players to its 2009 roster. For information call Larry Peckham at 313-8041 or 409-4555.

• PLAYERS SOUGHT: NW Arkansas competitive baseball team is looking for experienced players for the 2009 season. Prospective players cannot turn 10 before May 1, 2009. Will play in 8-10 tournaments, mostly in the Rogers/Bentonville area, but some travel will be required. For tryout information call 531-4753 or e-mail lockmv@cox.net.

• LOOKING FOR PLAYERS: Anyone interested in playing baseball this upcoming year for Ecclesia College in Springdale can contact Coach Alderman at 866-0468.

BASKETBALL

• RECREATION LEAGUE: Signups for players in grades 4-7 are under way for NWA Youth Sports recreational league. The cost is $65 and scholarships are available. Call 756-9459.

• HOMESCHOOL MEETING: The Knights Homeschool basketball organization will have a registration and informational meeting for the 2008/2009 season on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jones Center for Families. (Room 227) The Knights program offers homeschooled students age 11-18 the opportunity to play basketball at a competitve level . There are junior and senior high teams. Call 466-5514 or email nwaknights@hotmail.com. Web address www.nwaknights.com

CHEERLEADING

• UPWARD CHEERLEADING: Signups for cheerleading for grades K-6 are now being accepted through Friday. Forms can be found at www.upwardfootball.info, or at First Assembly of God Church in Bentonville. The cost is $60 per child. Call 616-0419.

FOOTBALL

• SEASON TICKETS: Springdale is selling season tickets for its upcoming football season from July 21-25 at the district's athletic office on Emma Avenue. Tickets will also be available at Springdale High from 8 a.m. to noon and at Springdale Har-Ber from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Season tickets for Springdale High are $50 per seat; Har-Ber's are $60 per seat. Call 750-1680.

• ROGERS SIGNUPS: The Rogers Community-School Recreation Association registration for the 2008 Youth Tackle Football League will be taken until Aug. 9 at the Rogers Activity Center. There will be two leagues offered: 4th-5th grade and 6th-7th grade. The registration fee is $50 per player (RAC Membership Required). Each player must show proof of a current physical (2008), before equipment will be given out.

• UPWARD FLAG LEAGUE: Signups for flag football for players in grades K-6 are now being taken through Friday. Forms can be found at www.upwardfootball.info, or at First Assembly of God Church in Bentonville. The cost is $60 per child. Call 616-0419.

GOLF

• GILLHAM MEMORIAL: The Jack Ryan Gillham Memorial Golf Tournament is Saturday at Oakridge Golf Course in Huntsville. Format is a two-person scramblee with an entry fee of $100 per team. Tee times will be at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the families of critically ill babies. Call Bethany at 305-0448.

• SPRINGDALE ALUMNI: The Springdale Schools Alumni Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the Creeks Golf Course. Entry fee is $400 per team. Call Sue Neese at 756-5085.

• BIG SUGAR PUBLIC 2-PERSON 6/6/6: The fifth annual Big Sugar Golf Club 2-Person 6/6/6 will be held Saturday and Sunday. The format is six holes best ball, six holes scramble and six holes alternate shot. Entry fee is $160 per team. Deadline to sign up is July 15. Field is limited to first 60 teams. Call 451-9550 for an entry form.

MISCELLANEOUS

• FITNESS FOR FUN: Registration for the fall session of Fitness For Fun is now open. Fitness For Fun is a wellness program for the University of Arkansas community and surrounding area. Membership includes fitness testing, stress test (EKG) and blood lipid profile, 10-week exercise program with personal training, program orientation, HPER building membership and access to HPER fitness center, courts, pools, etc. Fees are $215 for a full-time student and $235 for faculty or others. Enrollement is limited. Contact Kirk Evanson at fff@uark.edu or 575-7390.

RUNNING

• RUN FOR THE GRAPES: The 12th Annual Run for the Grapes presented by First Federal Bank and the Fayetteville Tri-Sport Athletic Clubwill be held on Aug. 9 at 7 a.m. Pre-registration prior to Aug. 4 is $15 for the 5K Run/Walk and $8 for the Kids Fun Run. Pre-registration after Aug. 4 is $20 for the 5K Run/Walk and $10 for the Kids Fun Run. Students or Tri-Sport Members receive a $3 discount. The event features a 5K Run/Walk and a Mile Kids Fun Run. Call 361-1100.

SOCCER

• ICFC TRYOUTS: Ingram Comets Futbol Club will hold tryouts for Current U14 age players and older on July 17 and 22. Tryouts will be held in Springdale at the Brunner and Lay fields located at 1438 North Old Missouri Road. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. and tryouts begin at 6 p.m. Register online at www.ingramcometsfc.org. Call 536-5754.

• ROGERS LEAGUE: The Rogers Community-School Recreation Association registration for the 2008 Youth Fall Soccer League will be taken until Aug. 9 at the Rogers Activity Center. Children ages 4-17 are eligible to participate. Children must turn 4 by July 31, 2008 to participate. The registration fees are as follows: Little Kicksters (4 yr. olds) and Under 6 ($40), Under 7 through Under 12 ($50), and Under 14 through Under 18 ($100). Each participant must have a current RAC membership ($20). The membership is current for one (1) year from the date of purchase.

SOFTBALL

• FAYETTEVILLE LEAGUE: The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Dept. is taking registration for the Adult Fall League. Cost is $425 per team for 15 regular season games and postseason tournament. Start date is tentatively set for Aug. 18. Leagues for men, women and coed available. Call James Morrow at 444-3471, ext. 681 or e-mail jmorrow@ci.fayetteville.ar.us.

• MEN'S CHALLENGE: The Beyond Printing Men's Challenge softball tournament will be held Saturday at J.B Hunt Park in Springdale. Entry fee is $140 per game. Teams will use .44 core balls with unlimited home runs. Entry deadline is July 17. Call 422-0510.

w PLAYERS SOUGHT: The NWA Heat is currently looking for competitive softball players to complete their roster. They are currently 12U and will move to 14U in the fall. All girls with birthdays in 1994, 1995 and 1996 may tryout. Call 790-8988 or email nwaheat@gmail.com or visit www.leagulineup.com/nwaheat.

• ROGERS LEAGUE: The Rogers Community-School Recreation Association registration for the 2008 Adult Fall Softball season will be taken through Monday at the Rogers Activity Center. The entire entry fee will be due when the roster is turned in. Contact David Stone at 631-0336 ext.432 or e-mail: dstone@rogersark.org or Joe D'Amico at 631-0336 ext. 443 or e-mail: jdamico@rogersark.org.

• SPRINGDALE SIGNUPS: Fall league signups at Springdale Youth Center will be through July 25. Cost is $325 for co-ed which will play on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Men's leagues will play Mondays or Wednesdays with the cost at $375. Men's teams must use .44 core softballs and women can hit .47 core softballs. League play will start August 11 and end early October. Call 750-8185 or 751-7275.

• NWA HEAT: The NWA Heat is currently looking for competitive softball players to complete their roster. They are expanding to form a 12u and 14u team for the fall. All girls with birthdays in 1994, 1995, and 1996 may try out. The team will play two weekends per month in September and October and then start back up in March through July. We will consider all positions. For more information or to schedule a tryout, call 790-8988 or email nwaheat@gmail.com.

TENNIS

• JUNIOR LEAGUE: The Northwest Arkansas Junior Tennis League begins Wednesday and runs through Aug. 27 at Bella Vista Tennis Center. Play will be on Wednesdays and the time is TBD. The cost will be $15 per participant.

• BENEFIT TOURNAMENT: Bethany Christian Services will host its annual Benefit for Babies Tennis Tournament at Summerhill Racquet Club on July 18-20. This adult tournament is open to all levels in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Call Bill Meadows at Summerhill at 521-8241.

VOLLEYBALL

• CLINIC: There will be a free girls volleyball clinic at the Jones Center For Families in Springdale on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until noon running through Aug. 9. The clinic is for girls ages 14-18. Enrollment is limited and entrants must register at 756-8090 ext. 212.

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