Game Plan

Published 12:30 am Sunday, February 15, 2015

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VWAA baseball registration open

Registration for the Vicksburg Warren Athletic Association’s 2015 baseball season will continue until Feb. 28. The league is for boys and girls ages 5-15, and the registration fee is $75 — or $60 by today.

Tryouts will be held at Halls Ferry Park on March 3 and 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Players need to bring their own gloves.

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To register online, visit sports.bluesombrero.com/vwaabaseball. For more information, email vwaabaseball@gmail.com.

VGSA registration open

Registration is now being accepted for the Vicksburg Girls Softball Association’s spring season. There are fast-pitch leagues for girls ages 6-14, and an 18-and-under slow pitch league.

The registration fee is $45 by today, and $60 after that date. The registration period closes on Feb. 28, and games will begin in March. To register online, visit vicksburggsa.com. Registration forms can also be picked up at Hobie’s or Just Duett Sports.

The league is also looking for sponsors. Team sponsorships are available for $200.

For more information, email vicskburggsa@gmail.com, or call Cindy Patterson at 601-218-7553, Mike Foley at 870-208-6260, or Rick Daughtry at 601-218-9501.

Clear Creek Ladies golf membership drive

On Saturday, the Clear Creek Ladies Golf Association will hold registration for its 2015 season. The membership drive will begin at 10 a.m. at the Clear Creek Golf Course clubhouse. All lady golfers, regardless of skill level, are welcome to join, and the registration period will be followed by the group’s first round of the year immediately afterward.

The annual dues are $30 per member. For more information, call Charlotte Crist at 601-638-3475.

Hinds women’s soccer tryouts

Tryouts for Hinds Community College’s women’s soccer team are scheduled for Thursday on the Raymond campus. There will be a campus tour beginning in Mayo Field House from 2 to 3:30 p.m., followed by the tryout from 4 to 6 p.m. at Tom Shepherd Field.

All participants must bring a valid current physical form, cleats, shin guards and water. Players under the age of 18 must bring a legal guardian.

For more information, call coach Marcille McLendon at 601-857-3331, email her at marion.mclendon@hindscc.edu, or visit hindsccsports.com.

Kathy Hester golf class

LPGA Class A member Kathy Hester is offering instructional classes for youth golfers on Saturdays at 11 a.m. at the Golf Center, located at the Outlets of Vicksburg. The classes will be followed by a 2 p.m. driving range tee time in Clinton, and cost $15 per session.

For more information call Hester at 601-529-9007.

City hosting CPR class

The City of Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Department will hold an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED class on Feb. 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Recreation Department office at 100 Army Navy Drive. This is a basic level class in which successful participants will receive a two-year certification. The cost is $85 and pre-registration is required. Call 601-634-4516 for information.

Run Thru History registration open

Registration is now open for the 36th annual Run Thru History, a 10K run, 5K race walk and 1-mile fun run through the Vicksburg Military Park. The race is scheduled for March 7 at 8:30 a.m.

The entry fees are $25 for the run and walk or $12 for the children’s fun run before March 2, and then $30 for the run and walk after that date. The entry fee includes a race T-shirt, refreshments and the race’s famous after party.

To register or for more information, visit the Purks YMCA or call 601-638-1071, or go online to runthruhistory.org.

Lifeguard class offered at YMCA

The Vicksburg YMCA will hold an American Red Cross lifeguard training class beginning April 6. The two-week course will be held from 6 to 8:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and will be taught by veteran American Red Cross instructors Susan and Bob Athow and Sylvia Gurtowski.

Interested candidates must complete a 300-yard swim and a strength and fitness challenge prior to class in order to qualify. Cost of the class is $100 for YMCA members and $115 for non-members.

Registration is open at the Purks YMCA. For more details please call 601-638-1071 or City Pool at 601-634-4516.

Vicksburg Premier Basketball registration

Registration is open until Monday for the Vicksburg Premier Youth Basketball League. The league is for boys and girls ages 6-14. It will feature four age groups, have an eight-week game schedule including a league tournament, and every child is guaranteed to play 20 minutes in every game.

Players must not have turned 15 before Jan. 1, 2015. Registration forms are available at Hobie’s Sports and Outdoors. The registration fee is $50 for the 8-, 10- and 12-and-under leagues, and $60 for the 14-and-under league.

For more information, call Robert Jones at 601-291-1371.