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This list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to (423) 668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.

BASEBALL

* TSSAA umpires meeting: Jan. 5, 6:30 p.m., Notre Dame High School; new umps welcome. Call Terry Cordell at 344-5540.

* TSSAA state meeting: Jan. 8, 6 p.m., Notre Dame HS; coaches & umpires should attend. Call Terry Cordell at 344-5540.

* Jacksonville State winter showcase camp: Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CST (registration 8 a.m., Rudy Abbott Field); 9th-12th graders; $99; directed by JSU head coach Jim Case. Contact Travis Janssen at (256) 782-8141 or (256) 343-5949 or travis06@yahoo.com.

* “Quicker, faster, stronger” camp: Monday-Friday daily sessions; ages 7-older; $35 a week, unlimited sessions. Call 870-1200.

* Lessons for high school pitchers: Taught by former University of Tennessee pitcher Zane Stone; individual & group rates to improve & sharpen skills. Call 240-3337 or e-mail zanecstone@yahoo.com.

* 8-under 2009 Knoxville Stars travel team: Seeking players not turning 9 before May 1, 2009. Call Steve Dearstone at (423) 639-2608.

* 9-under 2009 select team: Seeking players. Call (423) 991-8947 or e-mail dmoss.rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us.

* 2009 9-under Dalton Tigers: Seeking 2 players not turning 10 before 5-1-09. E-mail daltontigers@hotmail.com.

* 2009 9-under North Georgia Bulldogs: Seeking to add 1 player. Call (423) 413-5774 or e-mail northgeorgiabulldogs@comcast.net.

* 2009 9-under North Georgia Cannons: Seeking players not turning 10 before 5-1-09. Call (423) 316-8244.

* 2009 10-under Chattanooga/North Ga. Rage: Seeking players to complete 2009 roster; will be 10-u team in spring. Call Nelson at 255-4762 or Tommy at 718-3302.

* 2009 11-under Chattanooga Colonels: Holding individual tryouts for players not turning 12 before 5-1-09. Call Jimmy Evans at 593-0206.

* 2009 12-under Georgia Legends: Based in Dalton; seeking 1 elite player for team tabbed by “Travelballselect” as a “team to watch” for 2009; invitations already to Cooperstown Dreams Park, East Cobb’s Tourney of Champions, The Battle in the South, Cincy Flames Invitational & others. Call Mark Roberts at (706) 463-2013 or Sean Souther at (706) 270-1008 or see www.georgialegends.com.

* 2009 12-under Knoxville Fire: West Knoxville team seeking players to complete spring roster. Call (865) 621-5330.

* 13-under North Georgia Cougars select team: Seeking players to begin 2009 season immediately after middle school season; once-monthly travel to East Cobb. Contact Eddie Baldwin at eddie@whitfieldoil.com or (423) 619-1926.

* 16-under Chattanooga Cherokees: Seeking players for a 2009 schedule that includes showcases & major tournaments; $25 tryout fee. Also, seeking enthusiastic young assistant coach with pro or college playing experience. Call Donald at 987-5978.

* Player seeking 2009 15-year-old team: Right-handed pitcher, also plays third base & outfield; switch-hitter. Call 593-0017.

BASKETBALL

* Dalton Parks & Recreation winter adult leagues: Registration through Jan. 5 for men’s open A & open B, women’s open, coed (6 games, Mondays only) & church (6 games, Mondays only); managers meetings Jan. 5, men’s open at 6 p.m., church at 6:45, women’s & coed at 7:30; 10-game open leagues $385, church & coed $300. Contact Alex Sullins at (706) 281-1222 or asullins@cityofdalton-ga.gov.

* Tennessee Shooters tournament: Jan. 10-11; 8- to 17-under (or grades 3-12) boys & girls; $75, multiple team discounts; certified TSSAA & VHSL referees; out-of-town teams, ask about gas vouchers. E-mail tnshooters@hotmail.com or call (423) 863-7040.

* Power Up training: Individualized position training, skills & development. Call Johnny at 618-2647.

* Intramural wheelchair pickup games: Washington Hills Recreation Center. Call 855-9741.

FOOTBALL

* Ready, React & Dominate clinic: 8-week program for speed, agility, quickness, explosive strength & sports-specific drills; $100 month, unlimited sessions. Call 870-1200 Monday-Friday.

* Tennessee Crush men’s team: Players interested in 2009 season in new IAFL, see tennesseecrush.com/football.

LACROSSE

* U.S. Lacrosse men’s referee training: Jan. 7-25, Wednesdays at 6 p.m., McCallie School sports center hospitality room. Contact David Dickert at 315-2941 or laxdbear@att.net or see chattlax Web site.

* Clinics for girls in grades 7-11: Jan. 31 & Feb. 15, Washington Hills rec. center field, 2-6 p.m.; conducted by Tennessee Wesleyan College & Southern Storm Lacrosse organization; experience not necessary; $30, equipment packages of starter-level stick & goggles available for $50 with advance ordering; Southern Storm travel-team info available after each clinic for experienced high school players. Contact Lisa Mitch at (330) 697-0081 or lisa@southernstormlax@yahoo.com or TWC coach Angela Tomchik at atomchik@twcnet.edu.

MISCELLANEOUS

* South Cumberland State Park hikes: Jan. 10, 1:30 p.m. CST difficult 1.5-miler to Greeter Falls, from Greeter Falls parking area; Jan. 11, 1:30, easy 2-mile round trip to Great Stone Door; 3 p.m. CST, strenuous 1-miler from Collins West access to base of Suter Falls; Jan. 16, 3 p.m. CST, scenic 5-miler from Foster Falls parking lot along the plateau rim to Skinny Point. Call (931) 924-2980.

* Red Bank boxing fight night: Jan. 10, 6 p.m., Henry Luken Arena behind Red Bank High School; 15-20 bouts with boxers from Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia; admission $7 ($3 for students).

* North Georgia YMCA youth strength training: Jan. 17 & 24, deadline Jan. 9; boys & girls ages 12-15. Call (706) 858-0590 or e-mail jdonahoo@ymcachattanooga.org.

* SCORE International mentoring coaches clinic: Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bayside Baptist Church; instruction from former college coaches Ron Bishop, Gene Fitzgerald & Keith Madison, former big-league pitcher Don Gordon, Clemson football chaplain Tony Eubanks & others; $30. Call SCORE at 894-7111.

* Chatt. Chapter of Tenn. Ornithological Society meeting: Second Thursday every month, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 720 S. Germantown Rd. Contact Dave Vogt at 877-8129 or dfv@tnaqua.org.

* Kickboxing classes: Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., Action Point Exercise Club, Gateway Mall just off I-75 exit 353; $30 per month for 1 weekly session; $50 for 2 sessions. Call Wes or Michelle Bridges at 861-8701.

* Senior Olympics badminton practice: Wednesday & Saturday mornings; Brainerd rec. complex. Call Gene Blaes at 624-0501.

* “Table soccer”: Chattanooga Subbuteo League looking for players; easy to learn & play; equipment provided. Call 965-6881 or see www.americansubbuteo.com.

SOCCER

* Elite Soccer Training’s January sessions: Under-8 to -13 select boys & girls, at Middle Valley 4:30-6 p.m. Jan. 6, 13 & 27 & 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 10 & 24, at Sports Barn downtown 11:30-1 Jan. 31; U-14 to -18 boys & girls, at Sports Barn downtown 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 5 & 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 18 & 25, at Middle Valley 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 10 & 24 & 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 11; college players, at Sports Barn downtown 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 5, 7, 12 & 14, at Middle Valley 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 10 & 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 11; $65 for 8 sessions; includes training in possession, combination play & team tactics; sessions can be moved for weather reasons. Check elitesoccertraining.blogspot.com before each.

* Premier Soccer Academy youth clinics: January-April, for recreational, advanced & elite players & boys & girls teams, ages 9-16, to develop conditioning, techniques & tactical understanding to be a “complete player” under pressure; all conducted by PSA technical director Pedro Kozak. Call 847-6565.

* High school player training: Focused on individual skills; sessions twice weekly. Call Richard Northcutt at 3143207.

* Barrueta’s Tots Parent/Child orientation: Helping parents become better soccer instructors for their children; $75 for 1-time visit to your home. Contact GPS coach & former MLS professional & NCAA Division I coach Dave Barrueta at (404) 493-1794 or davidb@gps.edu.

SOFTBALL

* TSSAA umpires meeting: Jan. 5, 6:30 p.m., Notre Dame High School; new umps welcome. Call Terry Cordell at 344-5540.

* 10-under Georgia Elite tryouts: Jan. 9, Fury Fastpitch Academy, 8-9:30 p.m.; all positions open; need shortstop, 3rd baseman, catcher, utility players. Call Charlie Stephens at (423) 693-5132 or e-mail georgiaelite98@yahoo.com.

* 10-under Chattanooga Impact tryouts: Jan. 10; indoor facility; all positions open. Call Tim at 667-7646 or Mike at 667-6160 for directions & other info.

* 8-under Frost Falcons Elite ’00 tryouts: Jan. 11; trying to complete roster for 2009 girls season. Contact Steve Frost at 593-5038 or stevefrost@frostcutlery.com.

* University of Alabama fastpitch winter clinics: Jan. 11, pitching; Jan. 17, hitting; Tuscaloosa; directed by Alabama coaches & players. See www.alabamasoftballcamps.com or e-mail Sherry Selby at sselby@ia.ua.edu or Vann Stuedeman at vstuedeman@ia.ua.edu.

* Soddy-Daisy Church League meetings: Feb. 3, Daisy COG, for men’s/women’s A & B divisions starting March 9, entry deadline Feb. 27, $450 for 12 games. Call Steve Matherly at 463-9155.

* “Quicker, faster, stronger” camp: Monday-Friday daily sessions; ages 7-older; $35 a week, unlimited sessions. Call 870-1200.

* 8-under girls select team: Seeking girls born in 2000; all positions open. Call Greg at 309-9567 or Jeff at 503-0125.

* 8-under girls select team in Middle Valley: Seeking players for rest of fall & 2009; head coach is a former high school state champion & college pitcher. Call John Patterson at 842-9523, Kim Patterson at 267-1710 or Jack Stratton at 645-6224.

* 10-under Chattanooga Xplosion select team: Seeking 1998 or ’99 birth-year girls for fastpitch pitcher, catcher, other players. Contact Victor Duggard at 653-7619 or vduggard@comcast.net.

* 10-under North Georgia Smoke girls fastpitch tryouts: Seeking 1 player to complete 10-player fall & 2009 roster. Call Greg Rapp at (423) 309-5878 or Edmund Arthur at (423) 595-4259.

* 11-year-old Chattanooga Comets 97: Seeking 3-4 girls fastpitch players to complete spring roster; all positions open. Call Bradley Jackson at 421-0730 or Bobby Hannah at (706) 639-7703.

* 12-under Chattanooga Chill: Seeking select girls fastpitch players for fall & 2009; 4 spots available, all positions open. Contact Jeff at 503-0125 or jeffposton@tvn.net.

* 12-under Frost Falcons 97 girls fastpitch: Seeking 4-5 positive, hard-working athletes to complete 2009 roster; all positions open; will play some fall ball in October after middle school season. Contact Randy Coppinger at 667-9279 or bcoppinger@komatsuna.com or call Robin Lewis at 593-7224, Tony Lawson at 315-2777 or Chuck Sugg at (615) 293-1293.

* 12-under Soddy-Daisy Xtreme: Seeking experienced, dedicated girls fastpitch catchers & position players for fall & 2009. Call Leon Ward at 332-7103 or 313-7103.

* 12-under Dade County Bullets girls fastpitch team: Seeking a pitcher & a catcher for the rest of the summer. Call Perry Gossett at (706) 965-7790.

* 14-under “A” Chattanooga Force: Seeking 2-3 A-level girls fastpitch players to finalize 2009 team playing strong ASA schedule; above-average speed or strong bat preferred. Contact Ken Chernak at 432-0280 or angel2force@aol.com.

* 14-under girls fastpitch team tryouts for 2009: Need pitcher; most positions open. Call Cindy at 290-9403 or Jerry at 843-2036.

* 14-under Mustangs ’94 girls fastpitch team: Seeking “A” level athletes to complete 2009 roster for established team. Contact Eddie Towns at eddietowns@lmjc.net or 653-3725.

* 14- & 16-under Tennessee Blast: McMinn County-based B-plus girls fastpitch teams need a few more to complete fall & 2009 rosters; plan to work all winter & play a lot. Call Scott at (865) 660-5566 or Tim at (423) 435-2039.

* 16-under Chattanooga Heat: Seeking a catcher, 2nd baseman & outfielder for 2009 season. Call Bob at 595-3518 or Chuck at 413-5038.

* 16-under Harrison Hurricanes: Seeking versatile pitcher & catcher to add to girls fastpitch team; some travel required. Call James or Debbie Walker at 344-6947.

* 16-under “A” girls fastpitch team: New team forming, seeking hard-working players. Call 432-5898 or 314-7276.

* 18-under “A” Soddy-Daisy Impact: Seeking a pitcher for girls fastpitch fall tournaments & 2009 season. Call Toby Ward at 421-6505.

* 17-year-old girl seeking 18-under summer travel team: She pitches & plays 1st base & outfield; looking for Chattanooga-based team. Call 344-9275.

SWIMMING/AQUATICS

* Chattanooga Sharks competition team: USA Swimming program conducted by Chattanooga Parks & Recreation Dept. & North River YMCA; boys & girls ages 6-14. Call Peggy Grall at 697-1385 or Kim Stuart at 877-3517.

* Baylor Diving Club: USA Diving club open to any confident swimmer; Baylor Aquatic Center. Contact John Bonds at john_bonds@baylorschool.org or 267-8506, ext. 654.

* Baylor Swim Club: Check www.baylorswimming.org or e-mail brian_gill@baylorschool.org or bgill@baylorswimming.org or call 267-8506, ext. 630.

* SCAC competitive swimming: Year-round, all ages & abilities; homeschool program available; first 2 weeks free. Call John Woods at 634-7606 or see swimscac.com.

VOLLEYBALL

* North Georgia Volleyball Club camp: Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heritage High School; grades 6-8 girls to learn fundamentals of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking & team play; $30. See northgeorgiavolleyballclub.com.

WRESTLING

* “Too quick to stick” camp: Monday-Friday sessions, 8-week program; $35 a week, unlimited sessions; ages 7-up. Call 870-1200.

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