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Sports brief June 1, 2008
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Lady Panther’s
Diamond Club
The Lady Panther’s Diamond Club, Liberty County High School girls fast pitch softball boosters, is hosting the second annual Summer Slammer Fishing Tournament, Saturday, July 12, at Sunbury Shrimp Docks. The fee is $75 per boat (three people per boat maximum). Prizes in the trout category are $1,000 for first place, $300 for second and $100 for third. There is also a bass and flounder Calcutta. A captains meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 11 at Shrimp Docks. For more information, call Phillip McCallar at 271-1448 or 884-7626.

Fast Pitch
Softball Lessons
Fast pitch softball pitching lessons for girls ages 9-14 are available at the Liberty County Recreation Department. Lessons may be scheduled after noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, for one hour.  The cost is $25 per lesson. Call 876-5359 to schedule a lesson.

Panther
football conditioning
The LCHS Panther football conditioning training currently is under way. Weight training and conditioning will be Monday-Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. All Panther football players are encouraged to attend. For more information call coach Kirk Warner at 271-5936.

Gators U13 Boys
Classic V Soccer Tryouts
Hinesville Gators U13 Boys Classic V Soccer tryouts are scheduled at 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, June 9t-10, at James Brown Park. The team will be coached by USSF licensed coach Tom Sukaratana. There is a $25, non-refundable tryout fee. If your child is selected for the team, dues are $150 per season payable in monthly installments. For more information, call 977-4642.

LCRD/Chevy Youth Baseball Clinics
The Liberty County Recreation Department and NeSmith Chevrolet have teamed up to provide an opportunity for local youth to attend a free youth baseball clinic.  The clinic will be conducted by instructors from Ripken Baseball in Port Wentworth on June 12, 13 or 14, from 9 a.m.-noon.  A limited number of slots are available.  For complete details, visit the LCRD web site at www.lcrd.net, or call 876-5359.

St. James
Sports Center
summer day camp
Registration for the St. James summer day camp will run until the end of May. School age children, 5-13, are eligible. Registration fees are $50 per week and include breakfast and lunch. The children will have plenty to do with arts and crafts, board games, movies, bowling and planned field trips to Summer Waves and Chuck E. Cheese among some of the activities. Camp runs from 7:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information call 884-3016 or 980-4559. Registration hours are Monday-Friday 2-7 p.m.

Twilight Special
at golf course
The Cherokee Rose Golf Course offers a twilight special. Every Monday-Thursday after 3 p.m. You can play 18 holes for $19 plus tax. The fee includes a cart. For more information, call the course office at 876-5503.

LCRD aquatics
programs
Aquatic fitness
Aquatic fitness classes will be offered each Wednesday and Saturday, starting May 28, in the LCRD Pool. Wednesday class is from 7:15-8 p.m. and the Saturday class is from 9:15-10 a.m.  The cost is $2 per class, pay at the pool prior to each class.

Open Swim
The Liberty County Recreation Department swimming pool begins summer operation on Saturday.  The Pool is in Liberty Independent Troop Park on Highway 84 in Hinesville. Hours are 2-6 p.m. every day.  Daily admission is $2 per person.  The pool may be reserved for private parties.  

Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons for ages 4 and up will be offered at the LCRD Pool in two-week sessions (Tuesday-Friday) as follows:  Mornings; June 3-13, June 17-27, July 8-18, and July 22-Aug. 1, at 9, 10 or 11 a.m. Evenings; June 3-13 and June 17-27 at 6:10.  The cost is $25 per participant per session. A limited number of slots are available. On-line registration is available at  www.lcrd.net.

Special nights
The LCRD Pool has special nights; Sunday night is Family Night with only parents and children admitted from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Monday night is Senior Swim for ages 50 and older, from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday night is Pre-Teen Swim for ages 9-12 only.  Admission is $2 per person for each event.
For more information, go to the LCRD web site at www.lcrd.net, or call 876-5359.

LCRD summer
program
registration
Registration is under way for Liberty County Recreation Department 2008 Summer Programs, including day camp, swim lessons, swim team, sports camps, tae kwon do, golf, tennis, track and field, and weight training. Registration will be accepted at the LCRD Office in Shuman Recreation Center at James Brown Park Monday-Friday, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  Registration will continue until all slots are filled on a first served basis. On-line registration is available at www.lcrd.net. For more information, call 876-5359.

Summer One
Day Mega Slam
This year’s Summer Slam will be a special one-day, all-day event on Sunday July 6. The gates at Salter field open at 1 p.m. and with a $5 admission you will be treated to a 3 p.m. car, motorcycle and truck show. Prizes will be awarded for best of rims and best of show. At 4 p.m. Selena Hair Studio will present the biggest hair show and a live concert starts at 5 p.m. WOAH 106.3 DJ, L’ Boogie, will be spinning the tunes all day.  Vendor spaces are still available and musicians are encouraged to sign up to perform. For more information call, Ernie Walthour at 980-4559.

YMCA announces
summer programs
Summer sports programs at the Liberty County YMCA include:
• Blast Ball for ages 3-6 registration is May 8-June 8, season begins June 21.
• Field Hockey for ages 6-14 registration is May 8-June 8, season begins June 21.
• Biggest Loser Fit Challenge 2 registration is open until June 2, competition starts June 9.
• Football Camp, June 2-6, ages 10-14, 8:30-10:30 a.m. register by May 28.
• Sports Camp, June 9-July 3, 9-11 a.m., register by June 2
For information on all programs, call Richard Somerville at 368-5287 at the Y.
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