AREA SPORTS / RECREATION CALENDAR
Posted on Saturday, January 3, 2009
The Benton County Daily Record invites area sports clubs, teams and organizations to submit news about activities and events. Fax information to 271-3744 or e-mail to sports@nwanews.com. League managers may report recreational sports scores and standings to The Daily Record. Scores may be e-mailed to sports@nwanews.com or faxed to 271-3744.Type scores directly on e-mail document. For more information, contact sports editor Paul Gatling at 271-3792.
TENNIS
Drop-In Tennis for Juniors
This "drop-in" drill session is offered to juniors of all levels ages 10-16 through mid-March. Participants need not register. Simply come the afternoons you can. Drop-In fee is $8 per drill.
On Tuesdays, drill will be 4-5:15 p.m. On Wednesdays drill will be 4:30-5:45 p.m. at the Bella Vista Tennis Center in the Kingsdale Recreation Complex. For more information Contact Kelli at the pro shop at (479) 855-8174.
Scheduled drills are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Be sure to monitor the Web site nwabvta.com for any cancellation postings.
BASKETBALL
MAYB tournaments announced
The following tournaments have been announced by the Mid-America Youth Basketball:
· Jan. 24-25 in Fayetteville; Grades 3 through 8 boys and girls; Registration deadline is Jan. 9; and
· Jan 31-Feb. 1 in Springdale; Grades 3 through 8 boys and girls; Registration deadline is Jan. 16. All tournaments are $150 entry fee with a three-game guarantee.To register call (316) 284-0354 or visit the Web site mayb.com.
BASEBALL
BYB annual meeting set
The annual meeting for Bentonville Youth Baseball, the newly formed successor organization to Bentonville Little League and Bentonville Babe Ruth, will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, in the training room at the Bentonville Fire Department Station No. 1.
The meeting will include a recap of 2008 and a preview of programming for 2009.The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in youth baseball in Bentonville.The station is located on the corner of Southwest A and Eighth streets.Those attending must park in the parking lot on the south side of the building.
FOOTBALL
War Cats tryouts
The Arkansas War Cats minor league football team of the World Football League will host its first tryout Saturday, Jan. 17, from 6:30-9 p.m. at All-Star Sports Arena in Springdale.All players must pre-register by visiting warcatsfootball.com or calling (479) 685-1308.A $25, non-refundable fee is due at time of tryout. Cash or Money Order only.Visit warcatsfootball.com.
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