Run Thru History

Registration is now open for the 37th annual Run Thru History, a 10K run and 5K race walk in the Vicksburg National Military Park. Vicksburg’s biggest running event will take place March 5 at 8 a.m., with a 1-mile children’s fun run following the other races.

The registration fee is $25 for the run and walk. The Blue/Gray 1-Miler is free. Trophies will be presented to age group and overall winners, and the first 800 participants are guaranteed to receive a race T-shirt.

For more information or to register, visit RunThruHistory.org, call the Vicksburg YMCA at 601-638-1071, or stop by the Purks YMCA for an entry form.

Football workout camp

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League will hold a free agent tryout camp Jan. 29 at Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson. The camp is for all players who are three years removed from high school football and eligible to play professionally. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the camp at 6. There is a $100 registration fee, payable in cash. The workout will take place on a turf field and will be non-padded. No football equipment is needed, although a water bottle is recommended.

For information, call Grant Worsley at 769-203-2108 or email Danny McManus at dmcmanus@bluebombers.com.

VGSA registration

Registration for the Vicksburg Girls Softball Association’s 2016 season is now open and will continue through Feb. 22. The league is for girls ages 4 through 18, and the registration fee is $60. Team sponsorships are also available for $100 or $200.

Registration forms are available at Hobie’s and Just Duett Sports. Practices begin March 5, and the season begins March 28.

For more information, call Cindy Patterson at 601-218-7553, or Rick Daughtry at 601-218-9501, or email vicksburggsa@gmail.com.

VWAA registration

Registration is now open for the Vicksburg Warren Athletic Association’s 2016 youth baseball season, and will continue until Feb. 5. The league is open to all children ages 5-15, and the registration fee is $75. Tryouts will be Feb. 8 and 9 at Halls Ferry Park for players ages 7-15 only.

For more information, email vwaabaseball@gmail.com.

Umps, scorekeepers needed

The Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Department is looking for umpires and scorekeepers for the 2016 youth and adult softball and baseball seasons. For more information, call 601-634-4514.

River City Showcase

Triumph Ministries will host the inaugural River City Showcase basketball tournament April 9 at Vicksburg High School. The event will feature senior players from more than 20 area high schools. For more information, visit TMIVicksburg.weebly.com.

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