Sports Briefs
Published 10:44 pm Saturday, May 14, 2011
Ironton girls’ basketball camp set for June 13-16
The Ironton Lady Fighting Tigers’ girls’ basketball camp for girls entering grades 3-9 this fall will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, June 13-16, at the Sports Center.
Fee is $20 and each camper receives a cold drink each day plus a T-shirt at the conclusion of the camp.
For further information, contact coach Doug Graham at (740) 532-3911 extension 3780.
Forms are available at the district schools, Bob Linn Sporting Goods and www.tigertown.com
Ironton boy’s basketball
camp planned June 6-9
The Ironton Fighting Tigers’ boys’ basketball camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, June 6-9, at the Sports Center.
Fee is $20 and each camper receives a cold drink each day plus a T-shirt at the conclusion of the camp. The camp is open to boys entering grades 3 through 9 this fall.
Two gymnasiums and outdoor courts will be utilized.
For further information, contact coach Mark LaFon at (740) 532-5235.
Forms are available at the district schools, Bob Linn Sporting Goods and www.tigertown.com
Fairland girls’ basketball
camp planned June 6-9
The Fairland Lady Dragons girls’ basketball camp will be held from 8:30-to-11:30 a.m. June 6-9 at the high school.
The camp is for girls entering grades 1-8. Fee is $35 each or $60 for two girls in the same family.
Each camper receives a camp t-shirt. There will be additional prizes.
For more information, contact coach Jon Buchanan at (304) 634-3294 or jonathan.buchanan@fairland.k12.oh.us
South Point basketball
camp planned June 1-3
The South Point Pointers boys and girls basketball camp will be held Wednesday through Friday, June 1-3, at the high school.
The camp is for youths entering grades 2-8. It will be held form 9 a.m. to noon. Fee is $30 per camper and $20 for each additional family member.
Each camper receives a t-shirt and pre-registration will help insure the proper size. Early registration ends May 27. Make checks payable to: South Point Athletic Boosters.
Camp director is coach Chris Barnes. Registration forms are available at the schools and should be mailed to: 2011 Pointer Basketball Camp, c/o Coach Dave Adams, South Point High School, 119 Nelson Ave., South Point, OH 45680
Lady Vikings plan girls’
basketball shootout
The Symmes Valley Lady Vikings will host a girls’ basketball shootout Saturday, June 25, at the high school and elementary buildings.
The shootout begins at 9 a.m. and entry fee is $125 per team. The event will accept the first eight teams.
Interested teams should contact coach Brandon Walker at (304) 972-5597.
High school football
combine July 9
A high school football combine for high school players will be held on Saturday, July 9, at Ironton High School.
The combine is being offered to anyone. The fee is just $25 by May 23 and $50 after that until June 1. There is no registration after the June 1 deadline.
Combine tests and drills used in NFL combines will include: measurements, 40-yard dash, broad jump, flexibility test, 3-cone drill, L-drill, vertical jump, power throw, and bench press.
Freshmen and sophomores will be tested beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch will be available to all grades at noon and include an informational speech by former Ohio State fullback Tyler Whaley. The juniors and seniors will begin testing at 1 p.m.
For more information, contact Coburn at davecoburn37@yahoo.com