Game Plan

Published 9:30 am Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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Fall tennis program

The City of Vicksburg’s youth fall tennis program will begin Monday at the Halls Ferry Park courts. The program will run Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 5 to 6 p.m., and is free. For more information, call Rick Shields at 601-618-4757.

Clear Creek Ladies report

On Aug. 12, the Clear Creek Ladies Golf Association played a round of match play. Linda McHann placed first, followed by Carol Roberson in second and Cheri Williams in third. McHann also logged the lowest putting score. Connie Kegerreis made the day’s only chip-in.

Co-ed softball registration

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Registration for the City of Vicksburg’s co-ed adult softball league will continue through Sept. 11. The cost is $175 per team, plus an additional $10 per player for residents of Claiborne County and $20 per player for residents of Sharkey and Issaquena counties. Registration forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Department office at 100 Army-Navy Drive. For more information, call Joseph Graves at 601-634-4514.

YMCA football, cheerleading

Registration for the YMCA’s youth tackle football league will continue until Saturday. The league is for players in grades 3-6. The cost is $40 for YMCA members and $80 for non-members. Volunteer coaches are also needed.

The YMCA’s youth flag football league, which is for players in kindergarten through second grade, is also accepting registration until Saturday. The cost is $30 for YMCA members and $70 for non-members.

Registration for the YMCA’s cheerleading program will also continue until Saturday. The program is for children in grades 3-6. The cost is $30 for YMCA members and $60 for non-members.

The YMCA is also seeking volunteer coaches for all of its programs. For more information, call the Purks YMCA at 601-638-1071.

VSO registration open until Aug. 23

Registration for the Vicksburg Soccer Organization’s fall recreational league will continue through Sunday. The 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.

For information or to register online, visit vsosoccer.org or email info@vsosoccer.org.

Fall baseball registration

Registration for the City of Vicksburg’s fall youth baseball league will continue through Sept. 11. The registration fee is $25 per player. There are five age divisions for players ages 5-15, and coaches are needed for all participating teams.

Registration forms are available at Just Duett Sports, the Sports Center, and the Parks and Recreation Department office at 100 Army-Navy Drive. For more information, call 601-634-4514.

Sanderson Farms 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.

Volunteers should be at least 15 years old. To register or for more information visit www.sandersonfarmschampionship.com, call 601-898-4653, or email Diana@sandersonfarmschampionship.com.