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Sports briefs for July 22, 2012
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Henry ‘Hank’ White tourney on tap
The Henry “Hank” White Memorial Scholarship Fund will host its eighth annual Henry “Hank” White Memorial Golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Cherokee Rose Country Club in Hinesville. The tournament is a four-man scramble and prizes will be awarded. Participants will have a chance to win a Ford truck with a hole-in-one at a designated spot on the green. Dinner will be served after the tournament. The fee is $60 per person or $240 per team. The registration deadline is July 30.
For more information, call 977-6714 or 663-0827 or email nrt@coastalnow.net.

LCRD soccer referee course in August
There will be a soccer referee entry course for participants ages 12 and older from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at First Presbyterian Christian Academy.
Participants will earn referee certification upon completion. The cost is $80. For more information, call 492-5875 or 977-4642. There will be a re-certification course available Sunday, Aug. 5.

Registeration open for Y soccer, football
Registration for the YMCA flag football and soccer programs is open to participants ages 3 and older.
For more information, call 368-9622.

Softball workouts at Liberty County
The Liberty County High School Lady Panther softball team has summer conditioning at 8 a.m. July 25-Aug. 1 at the Lady Panthers’ softball field. Tryouts are at 6 p.m. Aug. 1. Participants must have a current sports physical on file at the school.

LCRD football, cheerleading
Liberty County Recreation Department youth football and cheerleading registration is open Aug. 1-17. The programs are for 7-12-year-olds, and the age eligibility deadline is Sept. 1, 2012. Children who are 7-8 years old play flag football and 9-12-year-olds play tackle football. Weight restrictions apply to all tackle football participants.  
The cost is $20 per child. Equipment is provided except pants for tackle football players. Teams will be formed in Midway, Walthourville, Riceboro and Gum Branch if there are enough participants.  Volunteer coaches are needed for all teams.  
More information and online registration are available at www.lcrd.net or by calling the LCRD office at 876-5359.

Physicals set for  military families
Appointments for health screenings and sports physicals for military families are available. Appointments are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July at the Winn Army Community Hospital Pediatric Clinic, Thursdays at the Tuttle Army Health Clinic and Aug. 11 at the Richmond Hill Medical Home.
All appointments must be made through the Fort Stewart MEDDAC call center at 435-6633. There will be a TRICARE representative at the Richmond Hill site for patients not enrolled at the clinic.

Register for soccer at youth LCRD
Liberty County Recreation Department youth soccer registration is open Aug. 1-17. The program is for children ages 4-17 as of Aug. 1.
The fee is $20 per child. Games will be played on weekday evenings at James A. Brown Park starting in late September. Volunteer coaches are needed for all teams.
More information and online registration are available at www.lcrd.net or by calling the LCRD office at 876-5359.

LCRD after-school program gears up
Registration is under way for the 2012-13 after-school program at the Liberty County Recreation Department.
The program provides a safe and fun after-school alternative to day care for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Transportation from school, snacks, recreational activities, study time and more are included. The cost for the program is $45 per week. Space is limited. Call 876-5359 for more information.

LCRD competitive cheerleading
Registration is under way for the Liberty County Recreation Department’s competitive cheerleading program for children ages 10-14 as of Aug. 31.
Team practices will be Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The squad will participate in at least four competitions in 2013.
The fee is $50 per month. More information and online registration are available at www.lcrd.net or by calling the LCRD office at 876-5359.

Aerobics with Rocky starts in August
Registration is under way at the Liberty County Recreation Department for Aerobics with Rocky.  Classes are from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Button Gwinnett gymnasium starting Aug. 6.  
The cost is $15 per month. Space is limited. Call 876-5359 for more information.

Women’s body sculpting classes
Registration is under way at the Liberty County Recreation Department for women’s body sculpting. Classes are from 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Liberty County High School weight room. They start Aug. 6 and run through Sept. 26.   
The instructor is LCHS teacher and track coach Keith McGee, who is a USAW certified coach. The cost is $60. Call 876-5359 for more information.

 Jiu Jitsu training open to ages 8 up
 Jiu Jitsu training is open to participants ages 8 and older. Classes will be scheduled by appointment only. For more information, call Wolfpack Jiu-Jitsu at 368-2323.
 
Scott’s All-Stars awards ceremony
Scott’s All-Stars will host its third annual awards ceremony from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 3 at Club Stewart.
Laney High School basketball coach Kerwin “Buck” Harris will be the keynote speaker for the event. Tickets are $10. Semi-formal is attire recommended. For more information, call 655-4371.

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