Game Plan

Published 7:05 am Saturday, August 1, 2020

VSO fall registration
Registration for the Vicksburg Soccer Organization’s fall season is now open and will continue until Aug. 15.

There are six leagues for players in the U5 through U12 age divisions, and games will be played at Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi. Practices begin Aug. 31, and games on Sept. 14.

The registration fee for all players is $20. Uniforms are $60, but VSO uniforms from previous seasons can be used. The league will follow the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines outlined by the Mississippi Soccer Association.

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For more information or to register, visit vsosoccer.org or email Daniel Sumerall at danielsumerall08@hotmail.com.

VHS soccer tryouts
Tryouts for Vicksburg High’s girls and boys soccer teams have been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1, at VHS’ Memorial Stadium. Tryouts for the girls’ team will be at 10 a.m., and the boys at noon. All players should have completed physical and concussion forms, shinguards, and their own water. For more information, contact coach Ernest Dixon at edixon@vwsd.org.

WC basketball tryouts
Tryouts for Warren Central’s ninth-grade and varsity boys basketball teams will be held Aug. 15-17 at Warren Central Junior High.

The tryouts are from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Aug. 15; from 4 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 16; and from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 17.

All players must have completed physical, concussion and clearance forms, which are available online at vwsd.org. Players must also bring their own bottle of water and towel to the tryouts.

YMCA football registration
Registration for the Vicksburg YMCA’s 2020 flag football season is now open and will continue until Sept. 1. The league is open to players in kindergarten through sixth grade, and will be broken up into several age divisions.

The registration fee is $50 for YMCA members and $70 for non-members. Parents can register their children at the Purks YMCA, online at vicksburgymca.com, or by calling 601-638-1071.

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