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Sports briefs for March 12, 2008
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LCRD youth baseball, softball and T-ball
The Liberty County Recreation Department is accepting registration for youth baseball, softball and T-ball programs. The deadline for registration is March 21. These programs are for boys and girls ages 4 and up.  Participants must be at least 4 prior to May 1.  
Leagues and teams will be formed in Midway, Riceboro, Walthourville and Gum Branch if there are a sufficient numbers of participants.
Volunteer coaches are needed for all teams.  Training will be provided.
You can register on-line at www.lcrd.net or at the LCRD Office in Shuman Recreation Center, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  Cost is $18 per child.  For more information, call the LCRD Office at 876-5359.

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

National Wild Turkey
Federation banquet
National Wild Turkey Federation Hunting Heritage Banquet Will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday March 13 at the National Guard Armory in Hinesville. There will be dinner, silent auction, live auction, door prizes, and numerous raffles. Tickets are $50 advanced and $65 at the door for single or $80 & $95 for couples. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Robert Clark at (912) 312-0351 or Jay Harwell at (912) 977-4325.

South Georgia
Bulldogs tryouts
The Bulldogs YBOA tryout for players ages 10-13 begins at noon, the session for players ages 10-17 will be held at 2:30 p.m. and the next session second session for ages 14-17 starts at 3 p.m. ends at 5:30 p.m. All sessions will be held on March 29 at Ft Stewart Youth Center. The parents must fill out a YBOA parental consent form prior to tryout. All players must be registered with the youth center. For more information call Coach Richard Morrison at 912-610-1747 or 912-767-4491.

LCRD Spring Camp
Registration is under way at the Liberty County Recreation Department for the 2008 Spring Camp that will be during spring break, April 7-11. This program is for children from kindergarten up to age 13 and will feature field trips and daily activities at Shuman Recreation Center. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The cost is $75 per child.  A limited number of slots are available. The LCRD Office is in Shuman Recreation Center at James Brown Park.  Additional information and on-line registration are available at www.lcrd.net or call 876-5359.

Baseball, softball
officials needed
The Liberty County Recreation Department is accepting applications for officials and scorekeepers for T-ball, softball and baseball. All programs start in April and continue into June. Applications may be obtained at the LCRD Office in Shuman Recreation Center, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 876-5359 for additional information.
LCRD adult softball
The Liberty County Recreation Department is accepting team entries for 2007 adult softball programs in March. Divisions for both men’s and women’s teams are Open, Church, Co-ed (church and open), Industrial and 40 and older.  For more information, call the LCRD Office at 876-5359.

HABR golf
tournament
The annual Hinesville Area Board of Realtors’ Golf Tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society will be on Saturday, April 5, at the Cherokee Rose Golf Course. There will be a Harley Davidson motorcycle prize for a hole in one. For more information, call Edith Dawson at 977-4491 or email efdawson@clds.net or Edward Milan at 610-1158 or email at edward.milan@coldwellbanker.com.

Bowling tournament
Relay for Life Bowling Tournament is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at Marne Lanes, 54 Steele Ave., Building 402 on Fort Stewart. Sign up begins at noon and the entry fee is $20 per person. Prizes will be awarded for first through fourth place. For more information, directions call (912) 767-4866.

Boating skills course
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a course on boating skills and seamanship. The classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays for eight nights beginning March 25. The classes will meet at the Department of Human Resources, 761 Wheaton St. in Savannah, from 7-9 p.m. There is a $30 fee for course materials. Call (912) 897-7656 or see www.savannahaux.com for information.
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