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Published 2:14 am Thursday, May 30, 2013
Female Flyers plan basketball camp
The Saint Joseph High School girls’ basketball camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 6-8 at the school.
The camp will accept girls from any school in grades 2-8 for the 2013-14 school year. Camp fee is $20. Each girl will receive a camp T-shirt. Contact Nick Miller at (740) 547-9864 for more information.
Ironton youth tennis camp set June 3-6
The Ironton Fighting Tigers’ tennis camp will be held June 3-6 at the Beechwood Park tennis courts.
The camp will be from 1-3 p.m. for youths entering grades 5-9. Fee is $25 and checks should be made payable to the Tiger Clan.
Youths need shorts, a T-shirt, athletic/tennis shoes and a tennis raquet. Water will be provided.
Application forms are available at the city schools. For more information, contact coach Ron Ross at the high school (740) 532-3911.
SV boys, girls hoops camp set June 4-6
The Symmes Valley Vikings youth basketball camp will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 4-6 at the high school for any boy or girl entering grades 2-8.
Fee is $25 per player and $20 for each additional sibling. All players receive a camp T-shirt.
Players will be instructed by varsity boys’ and girls’ coaches and members of the team.
Registration will be from 7:30-8:30 on June 4. Checks should be made payable to SV Atheltic Boosters.
For further information, contact coach Brandon Walker at (304) 972-5597.
Senior softball 55up needing players
The Senior Softball League for ages 55 and older is seeking players for the upcoming season.
The games are played at the Chesapeake Senior Center field on Monday and Thursday evenings.
Interested persons should contact Herm Zornes at (740) 533-1229 and Bill Karshiner at (740) 867-2723.
Ironton boys’ hoops camp June 3-6
The Ironton Fighting Tigers’ annual basketball camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon, June 3-6, at the Ironton High School Conley Sports Center.
The camp is open to any boy entering grades 3-9 as of this fall. Fee is $20 and each camper receives a cold beverage each day plus a camp T-shirt.
Two indoor gyms and outdoor courts will be utilized.
Checks should be made payable to the Tiger Clan. Applications are on the TigerTown.com website or at any city school. Campers may register the first day of camp but are encouraged to register in advance to ensure proper shirt size. The camp is not limited to Ironton students.
For further information, contact camp director Mark LaFon, Ironton High School, 1701 S. Seventh St., Ironton, OH 45638.
Ironton girls’ hoops camp set June 10-13
The Ironton Lady Fighting Tigers’ annual basketball camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon, June 10-13, at the Ironton High School Conley Sports Center.
The camp is open to any girl entering grades 3-9 as of this fall. Fee is $20 and each camper receives a cold beverage each day plus a camp T-shirt.
Checks should be made payable to the Tiger Clan. Applications are on the TigerTown.com website or at any city school.
Campers may register the first day of camp but are encouraged to register in advance to ensure proper shirt size. The camp is not limited to Ironton students.
For further information, contact camp director Doug Graham, Ironton High School, 1701 S. Seventh St., Ironton, OH 45638.
All areas will be covered. All campers will be placed on a team for game competition and will participate at least 50 percent of the time. Two indoor gyms and outside courts will be utilized.
Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the camp.
Fairland girls’ hoops camp set June 3-6
The Fairland girls’ basketball camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 3-6 at the high school.
Any girl entering grades first through 8th are eligible to attend. Camp fee is $35 per player or $60 for siblings.
For more information or to register, contact coach Jon Buchanan at 304-634-3294 or email jonathan.buchanan@fairland.k12.oh.us<mailto:jonathan.buchanan@fairland.k12.oh.us>
Girls may also sign up the first day of camp from 8:15-to-9 a.m.
Tri-State Junior Golf adds new age groups
The Tri-State Junior Golf Tour will conduct its 31st annual event beginning in June.
The annual youth golf tour will add two age groups: 6-and-under and 7-9. The new groups will join the 10-12, 13-15 and 16-18 age divisions.
Anyone interested should contact Jason VanDeusen at (740) 285-5004 or visit the web page at www.TSJGT.com for more information. Area courses will have entry forms.
Here is this year’s schedule:
Thursday, June 6: Riveria Golf Course in Lasage, W.Va.; Friday, June 14: Riverbend Golf Course in Argillite, Ky.; Friday, June 21, Sugarwood Golf Course in Lavalette, W.Va; Monday, June 24, Elks Country Club in McDermott; Thursday, July 1, Shawnee Golf Course in Friendship; Monday, July 8, Bellefonte Country Club in Ashland, Ky.; Tuesday, July 16, Twin Silos in Lavalette, W.Va.; and Friday, July 26, Guyan Golf & Country Club in Huntington, W.Va.
Football combine set for June 22 at IHS
The third annual Tri-State Rehab high school football combine will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Ironton High School.
Players will undergo tests and drills used at NFL combines and results will be made available to players for college purposes.
Fee is $30 by May 22 and includes lunch and guest speaker Roman Fry, former All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team selection and Outland Trophy candidate.
Fee is $50 after May 22. Checks should be made payable to Tri-State Rehab Services. Registration forms are available at Tri-State Rehab.
For more information, contact Dave Coburn at davecoburn37@yahoo.com
McCallister football camp set June 9
The McCallister Scouting Report underclassman football camp for players in the graduating classes of 2015 and 2016 will be held June 9 at Worthington High School in Columbus.
Registration is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The camp is form 12:45 to 4 p.m. Pre-registration forms are available on the website msrohio.com
This is a camp, not a combine. For additional information, contact John McCallister at (419) 294-5129 or email ohiofootballscout@hotmail.com
Chesapeake to hold youth hoops camps
Chesapeake High School will be the site of two youth basketball camps.
The junior high camp for grades 7-9 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 6-7. Fee is $25.
The Little Panther camp for grades 3-6 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 3-5. Fee is $25.
For further information or to register, contact coach Ryan Davis at the high school at (740) 867-5958.
NIKE basketball camp set for Ironton July 8
A NIKE basketball camp conducted by basketball trainer Matt Wilson will be held for boys ages 9-17 at Ironton High School July 8-12.
Fee is $215 and campers will receive 23 hours of skill instruction in all phases of the game from NIKE trainers and coaches, official NIKE camp T-shirt, NIKE certificate and evaluation, NIKE prizes and drinks.
For more information, please contact nikehoopscamp2013@gmail.com or call 1-800-NIKE-CAMPS.
Tri-State coaches clinic at KDMC
King’s Daughters’ Medical Center and Marshall Orthopeaedics will sponsor a tri-state coaches clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, in the KDMC Health Education Center (lower level of the Lexington Ave. parking facility).
Registration is free to the first 50 people to register. Thereafter, the fee is $50.
Teaching areas are concussion assessment and management, injuries to the lower extremities, assessment and treatment of sprains/strains, heat illnesses prevention and treatment, enhancing strength and flexibility for athletes, and basic CPR training and re-certification.