Swim lessons at City Pool
Published 12:01 am Sunday, June 12, 2011
The Vicksburg City Pool is conducting enrollment for swim lessons. All lessons are $12. Mommy and me lessons are for children ages 6 months to 4 years. Levels I through VI are for ages 5 to 18. Adult swim lessons are also available. Swim lesson sessions are June 6-17, June 27-July 8 and July 18-29. For information call City Pool at 601-634-4516.
Atlanta Braves tryout camp
The Atlanta Braves will host their annual tryout camp at Trustmark Park in Pearl on June 29. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the camp starts at 10. Activities will be under the direction of scout Don Thomas and are free of charge.
Players must be between 16 and 22 years old and provide their own cleats, gloves and uniforms. For more information, call the Mississippi Braves at 601-932-8788 or 888-BRAVES4.
Clear Creek Ladies weekly golf report
On June 8, the Clear Creek Ladies Golf Association played a two-person blind partner scramble. The team of Linda McHann and Pam Thomas finished first, followed by Theresa Ford and Kay Slocum. Sherry Aultman and Emily Bonelli claimed third place. Slocum also made two chip-ins.
Jerious Norwood football camp
Atlanta Falcons running back and former Mississippi State star Jerious Norwood will host his annual free youth football camp June 24 at Brandon High School. The camp is open to boys ages 9-17. Registration begins at 8:30, and the camp will end around 1 p.m. All campers are required to have a signed parental release form before participating in any activities. Parents can sign the form at the registration desk the morning of the camp, or pre-register at www.officialjeriousnorwood.com.
Vicksburg Eagles youth football
The Vicksburg Eagles Youth football team is currently accepting applications for players and cheerleaders ages 6-12 and coaches for the 2011 season until June 30. A copy of the child’s birth certificate is required. All practices are held at the Vicksburg Junior High stadium. For information, call Perri Johnson at 601-456-1104.
State Games youth baseball
The State Games of Mississippi’s youth baseball tournament will be played June 18-19 at Burnside and Northside Parks in Philadelphia. The USSSA-sanctioned tournament is open to teams ages 7 through 12. The registration fee is $275 per team. For information, call Chris Burt at 601-416-1154.