Game Plan
Published 9:03 am Wednesday, May 4, 2016
WC softball tryouts
Tryouts for Warren Central’s fast-pitch softball team will be held May 16 and 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lucy Young Field at Warren Central High School. All potential players must sign up with Coach Dana McGivney prior to the tryouts, and complete the proper paperwork and a physical. Students who will be in grades 7-9 next year can sign up Thursday, May 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the WC softball field. All high school students can sign up with Coach McGivney in Room 700A or at the girls’ fieldhouse.
VHS baseball tryouts
Tryouts for Vicksburg High’s baseball team will be held May 16 and 17, from 4:15 to 6 p.m. at the VHS practice field. The tryouts are open to all students who will be in grades 7-12 in the 2016-17 school year. Players must have a current physical, their own glove, athletic attire, cleats or tennis shoes, and the proper forms filled out. Athletic forms are available in the main office of their school.
WC soccer tryouts
Tryouts for Warren Central’s boys varsity soccer team will be held May 9 and 10, at 4 p.m. each day, on the practice field adjacent to Mississippi 27. The tryouts are for players in grades 7-12. All players must wear shin guards, and have a current physical and a parental consent form.
All participants must also sign up on the soccer practice field on Thursday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., to get the appropriate paperwork.
For more information, call Warren Central boys soccer coach Greg Head at 601-631-1257.
Learn to Swim
Registration for the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program will be held at City Pool Wednesday, May 11 through Friday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Another sign-up session will be held Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The program is open to people ages 3 and up, and adults are welcome as well. Each two-week session will consist of three morning and one evening class per week, and will instruct students based on their ability level. All classes are approximately 45 minutes in length. There are three sessions this summer — June 6-17, June 27-July 8, and July 18-29.
The cost of the program is $12 per student, and registration must be made in person. All payments are due at the time of registration. Because of high demand, parents of young children are encouraged to sign up early on May 11.
For information, call 601-634-4516.
Mims golf tournament
Porters Chapel Academy will host the 12th annual Bubba Mims Memorial Golf Classic May 11 at Vicksburg Country Club. The event is a four-man scramble and will begin with lunch at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
The entry fee is $395 per four-man team and includes cart, beverages and lunch. All proceeds benefit Porters Chapel Academy. For more information, call Mark Buys at 601-636-3752.
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