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Sports briefs for Feb. 27
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CYS youth track
and field, soccer
Registration for Fort Stewart Youth Services track and field is under way and will continue as long as slots are open.  Youth track and field is open to all CYS members, both boys and girls, ages 7-14 (age cutoff date Dec. 31, current year).  For more track and field information, call 767-9270/980-2451.
Registration for youth soccer begins Feb. 4 and will end on March 17, or when slots are full.  Youth soccer is open to all CYS members, both boys and girls, ages 4-13 (age cutoff date April 1, current year).  For more soccer information, call 767-4371.
Register for the above sports at Fort Stewart’s CYS, Bldg. 443, Gulick Ave. (next to Corkan Pool).  Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesday), telephone 767-2312.  Sports registration is free to children of any parent currently deployed.
Volunteer coaches are also needed. Volunteers can sign up and pick up an application at CYS or Jordan Youth Gym, Bldg. 608 on W. 6th Street.

 Hurricanes meeting
The Hinesville Hurricanes semi-pro football team will hold a team meeting at 1 p.m. on March 8 at the National Guard Armory on Highway 84 in Hinesville. All returning players and potential players are asked to attend the meeting to discuss the upcoming season. Registration for the team is $125, which may be paid in full or half at the meeting. For more information call (912) 269-0830.

Registration for
Energy 5K run
Energy Oasis has announced its second annual 5K race at 9 a.m. April 19 to benefit the International Rett Syndrome Foundation with Richmond Hill resident Amber Gant as inspiration and representative.  
The foundation is a non-profit agency  that funds research for Rett syndrome while enhancing the overall quality of life for those living with it by providing information, programs and services.
For more information or to register call 756-5865. Energy Oasis is at 111 Market Street in Richmond Hill.

Women in
the Outdoors
The first annual Women in the Outdoors Event, hosted by Fort Stewart Outdoor Recreation and the National Wild Turkey Federation, will be on Saturday, March 1, on Fort Stewart. The event will encourage women to try outdoor activities. For more information, call Patty Foster at (912) 843-8110.

The South Ga. Lady
76ers AAU tryouts
The South Ga. Lady 76ers AAU tryouts for players ages 10-16 will be held March 1, at Armstrong Atlantic state University. The first session for ages 10-13 begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 11:10 a.m. The second session for ages 14-16 starts at noon and ends at 3 p.m. Registration is $15 and parents must fill out participation forms prior to tryout sessions. For more information call Chris Stacy at (912) 695-0481 or (912) 884-2152.

Super Skills Day Camp
 The Georgia Coastal Youth, Inc. will present a Super skills camp at Savannah State university from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on March 15. The camp is open to players in the class of 2008 up to 2012.  This year’s session will be conducted by Terry Boykin of Playmaker Basketball Academy and will be attended by national scouts and recruiters. Registration is $65. For more information call (912) 695-0481 or visit www.76erslive.com

Golf tournament
The 4th annual MLK Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament will be held at Cherokee Rose Country Club on Saturday, April 12. Check in time is noon and tee time is at 1 p.m. The registration deadline is April 8. The cost is $50 per person or $200 per team. Fees included green fee, carts and lunch. Mulligan’s at $5 each. Proceeds will benefit the MLK Jr. scholarship fund. For more information, call Kenneth Howard at 876-3164 or Joe Ford at 408-6441.
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