Game Plan
Published 9:20 am Wednesday, July 22, 2015
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PCA basketball camp
Porters Chapel Academy will host a youth basketball camp on July 31. The camp is for children in grades 2-6, and will run from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $30. Registration forms are available in the PCA office Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the registration deadline is July 29. For more information, call 601-638-3733.
Clear Creek Ladies report
On July 15, Clear Creek Ladies Golf Association members enjoyed match play. Joyce Johnson was the winner, followed by Susan Pharr in second place and Pat Tinney in third. Johnson and Tinney tied for the lowest putting score.
VHS needs archery instructors
Vicksburg High School is looking for two archery instructors for its start-up competitive archery program. All interested applicants should contact VHS principal Deowarski McDonald at 601-636-2914.
Sanderson Farms Championship volunteers
Volunteer registration for the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship golf tournament is now open. The PGA Tour event, scheduled for Nov. 2-8 at The Country Club of Jackson, is in need of volunteers to serve as everything from hospitality suite ambassadors to marshals and caddies.
Each volunteer will receive a volunteer package including a Sanderson Farms Championship logoed golf shirt and hat, two weekly credentials, the opportunity to play a round at the Country Club of Jackson, food and beverage during volunteer shifts, and invitations to volunteer-only events. In addition, Sanderson Farms will give volunteers a lightweight Sanderson Farms Championship outerwear piece. Volunteers should be at least 15 years old and are encouraged to sign up early for preferred assignments.
To register or for information visitsandersonfarmschampionship.com., call 601-898-4653, or email Diana@sandersonfarmschampionship.com.
VSO registration open
Registration for the Vicksburg Soccer Organization’s fall recreational league will continue through Aug. 23.
The registration fees are $60 for children 6-and-under; $80 for the U-8 division; $85 for the U-10 league; and $90 for children 12 and older. There is a $5 early bird discount for children who are registered by July 31. For more information or to register online, visit vsosoccer.org or email info@vsosoccer.org.
Football camps at St. Al
St. Aloysius will host a pair of youth football camps next week.
The Fast Feet Performance speed and agility camp is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, from 6:15 to 8:15 a.m. each day at Balzli Field. The camp is for players ages 9-21, and the cost is $55. For information, visit fastfeetperformance.com
On Wednesday, July 29, St. Al will host its own annual youth football camp for children ages 5-12. The camp will feature instruction from St. Al coaches and players. The cost is $40. Campers should bring a T-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes and rubber cleats. No spikes, please. For more information, call St. Al coach BJ Smithhart at 601-636-2256.