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    Sports briefs: Relay for Life set for May 4

    By STAFF REPORT,

    15 days ago

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    ROGERSVILLE — Relay for Life of Hawkins County will host its survivor and caregiver walks on May 4 at Rogersville City Park.

    A talent show will kick off a full evening of festivities at 4 p.m. on the City Park stage. Survivor registration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. followed by the walks. There’ll be live music and entertainment from 7-9 p.m. with the luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. There’ll be food booths, games and silent auctions throughout the event.

    The talent show will feature a solo and group category with three age groups (ages 11 and under, 12-18 and 19 and older). The registration fee is $10. Pre-register at the office or before 3:45 p.m. on the day of the event. For details, contact Tammy Easterling at 423-923-1250.

    All proceeds benefit Relay for Life of Hawkins County.

    Bulls Gap physicals will be May 6

    BULLS GAP — Physicals for Bulls Gap Middle School athletes will be held during school on Monday, May 6, at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $10. Student-athletes should see Coach Chris Hughes or stop by the office to pick up a packet.

    RMS physicals will be May 7

    ROGERSVILLE — Physicals for RMS athletes will be held during school Tuesday, May 7, at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $10. Student-athletes should see Coach Matt Seals to pick up a packet.

    Swim for the Stingrays

    The Church Hill Stingrays summer swim program will hold an informational meeting and signup session on May 7 at 6 p.m. in the Volunteer High School library.

    The program is open to swimmers ages 5 to adult. Practices begin June 4. To learn more contact Jim Whalen at 423-914-5157 or Robin Whalen at 423-754-6973

    SMS Booster Club plans bounce day

    SURGOINSVILLE — The SMS Booster Club will host a bounce day at Riverfront Park in Surgoinsville on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per child to bounce all day. Concessions will be available.

    Kingsport Chamber hosting golf scramble

    KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Chamber 32nd Annual Golf Scramble will be held Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14, at Ridgefields. Due to the event’s popularity, teams will have a choice between four flights across two days. Two flights will be available on each day with tee times at 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

    The tournament is sponsored by Food City, Pepsi, Powell Valley National Bank and Hunter Smith Davis. Texas Roadhouse is the lunch sponsor, and breakfast will be provided by Food City. The media sponsor is the Kingsport Times News. The hole-in-one sponsor is Edwards Tipton Witt Insurance.

    Awards will be given to the top three places in four flights in both the morning and afternoon rounds on each day. Hole competitions include prizes for longest drive on two holes, most accurate drive on two holes and closest to the pin on each of the four par threes.

    Hole sponsorships are available for $275 and individual player entry fees are $175 per player or $700 for a team of four. A chairman’s discount package is offered for $875 and includes a team of four and hole sponsorship.

    To enter your Kingsport Chamber 32nd Annual Golf Scramble, sponsor a hole or donate a prize, contact Caroline Luethke, Kingsport Chamber communications & events coordinator, at 423-392-8827 or email cluethke@kingsportchamber.org.

    The rain dates are Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21.

    CHMS soccer tryouts set for May 28-30

    CHURCH HILL — Girls soccer tryouts for the Church Hill Middle School team, which includes players from Surgoinsville Middle School, will be held May 28-30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. each day at the CHMS football field.

    The tryouts are open the upcoming sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade girls from both CHMS and SMS.

    Athletes must have an updated physical on file to participate. Paperwork will be reviewed on May 28. Must have cleats, shin guards and a bottle of water for physical tryouts on May 29-30.

    Kingsport Aquatic Center has season passes available

    KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Aquatic Center has season passes available for purchase. The passes entitle visitors to use the indoor pools and outdoor water park during the summer season. The outdoor water park will open the weekend of May 18-19 and then be open daily from May 25 through Aug. 2. From Aug. 3 through Sept. 1, the outdoor water park will be open on the weekends with the last day of operation being Sept. 2.

    Season pass holders and Kingsport Aquatic Center members get early access to the outdoor water park 30 minutes before the regular opening time (except on Sundays). Season pass prices are $100 for the Lil’ Splasher (under 48”), $125 for the Bigger Splasher (48” and taller), and $100 for the Master Splasher (ages 55 and older). A Splash Pack (good for a four-person household) is $250 (with $15 added for each additional person within the same household).

    Outdoor water park hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday.

    Season passes and memberships can be purchased online at www.kingsporttn.gov (click on the “CivicRec” link, then select “Aquatic Center” from the list). You can also purchase season passes and memberships in person at the KAC front desk. To learn more about season pass and membership benefits, call 423-343-9758 or visit swimkingsport.com.

    Tusculum basketball announces JT Burton Youth Camp

    GREENEVILLE — The Tusculum University men’s basketball team will host the 2024 JT Burton Youth Camp, June 3-6, at Pioneer Arena on the Greeneville campus.

    The JT Burton Youth camp is open for boys and girls, grades K-6 and will run daily from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

    Campers will receive individual instruction from Tusculum coaches and student-athletes. Activities include organized games and contests designed to teach and improve playing fundamentals. Campers will receive a camp T-shirt, prizes and an awards ceremony at the end of the camp.

    For more information, contact assistant coach Jackson Miller at 865-216-7515 or email tusculumbasketball@gmail.com.

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