Because the events
section is free of charge, events are subject to run based on
available space.
Adult Baseball League
The Adult Baseball League, sponsored by the Danville Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, will hold open practice sessions on June 8 at the GW baseball field from 3-5 p.m. Tryouts will be June 21-22 at GW from 3-5 p.m., and all first-time players must attend both tryout sessions. The league starts play on July 13. All players and managers must be 36 years old prior to January 1, 2009. Registration cost is $100 and deadline to register is Monday, June 16.
Men’s Adult Basketball Summer League
Registration for the Danville Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department’s Men’s Adult Basketball Summer League began June 2 at the City Armory Recreation Center. Games are on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights from July 9-Aug. 15. Cost is $200 per team, with a maximum of 12 teams. There will be a minimum of eight games per team. For more information, call (434) 797-8848.
Dan River High School sports physicals
Sports physicals for all athletes competing in a fall sport at Dan River High School will be held on June 4 at 5:30 p.m. The cost of a physical is $15
Tom Houser’s Star Volleyball Camp
Tom Houser’s Star Volleyball Camp wil lbe held at Westover Christian Academy from June 9-11. Rookie camp has been canceled. Veteran campers will meet from 1-5 p.m. Cost is $85 for non-Westover students and $75 for Westover students. For more information, contact Westover Christian coach Jim Barber at jbarber@westoverministries.org.
Perfect Shot Basketball Camp
Tunstall High basketball coach Eddy Lloyd has spent the last 20 years working at the University of North Carolina Basketball School. In those 20 years, Lloyd has worked in close association with York Larese, a three-time All-ACC player, and the leading free throw percentage shooter in the ACC in 1960. Lloyd will bring this shared knowledge of shooting to you this summer in a three-day camp from June 9-11 in the Tunstall High School gym. The morning session for rising third-graders to sixth-graders will run from 9-11:30 a.m. The afternoon session for seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders will run from 1-3:30 p.m. Sessions will include instruction in shooting, practice and shooting games. The entire 2½ hour session will be devoted to proper shooting form and improved shooting.Cost of the camp will be $60. Cost will include a T-shirt plus coupons for game winners. For more information, please call 251-9812 or 822-1286.
GW baseball camp
GW will hold a baseball camp from June 9-12, and from 10 a.m. until noon each day. The camp is open to players grades 5-9, and costs $60. For more information, call 724-2925.
Meet the D-Braves Night
The 2008 Meet the Danville Braves Night will be held on Monday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Admission is $12 and the dinner is catered by Outback Steakhouse. There will be a silent auction of autographed memorabilia and proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Danville. For more information, call (434) 797-3792.
Danville Junior Golf Tour
The Danville Junior Golf Tour is a six-week competition open to all youth ages, 6-19. Golfers will play each of the six area golf courses on consecutive Mondays, beginning June 23 at Tuscarora. Entry forms can be picked up at all area golf courses and at Ray's Golf. Awards banquet for players and family at season end. The total cost for the summer is $45, which includes a lunch at each event. Entry forms with all details can be picked up at Tuscarora, Danville, Goodyear, Caswell Pines, Ringgold, Ray's Creek and Ray's Golf Shop. First 150 entries are accepted.
Ringgold youth summer golf
The Ringgold youth summer golf league will start with a clinic June 9-10 from 5:30-7 p.m. Regular league play will start Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 a.m. and play on Thursdays for six weeks with Friday as a rain date each week. Registration cost $15, which covers green fees, trophy for each player and snacks on the last day of play. All players will play from near 100-yard markers. Inexperienced players will play captain’s choice and experienced players will play their own ball. Age limit is 6-18. Registraion forms are located in the pro shop at Ringgold Golf Course. For more information, call Ringgold Golf Course at (434) 822-8728 or David Bullins at (434) 822-7149.
Kevin Keatts basketball camp
Kevin Keatts, the coach of Hargrave Military Academy’s post-graduate program, is holding his annual individual day camp June 9-13 for ages 7 to rising high school seniors. Cost is $150, with a $50 non-refundable deposit due when the application is turned in. Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m.-noon on Friday. For more information, call Kevin Keatts at (434) 432-2682.
Run for Justice
The seventh annual “Run for Justice” is at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. The 5K run and walk and 10K run begin at 5:30 p.m. and begin and end at the Community Market Place, also Danville Science Center-Pepsi Building. The Kids’ 2K event starts at 5:40 p.m. and takes place on the Dan Daniel Trail. Events support the Danville Community College Justice Club. For details, call John Wilt at (434) 797-8468. Download an application at www.dcc.vccs.edu/special/application.pdf or register online at www.active.com.
YMCA Summer League Basketball registration
Danville YMCA Summer League Basketball registration is going on through June 17 for kids ages 6-13. Practice is one night a week and game are on Saturdays. Games run from July 12 to Aug. 23. Coaches are needed. Coaches meeting is scheduled for June 24. Contact the Y at (434) 792-0621 for more information.
Robert Prunty football camp
Robert Prunty, the coach of Hargrave Military Academy’s post-graduate program, is holding his annual camp for ages 7 to rising high school seniors from June 16-19 at Hargrave from 5:30-8 p.m. Cost is $100. Make all checks and money orders to Robert Prunty’s Football Camp. For more information, call Robert Prunty at (434) 432-2695.
Chatham basketball camp
Chatham coach Barry Mayo and the Cavaliers will sponsor a basketball camp for boys and girls ages 6-14, which will run from June 16-19. For more information, contact Barry Mayo at (434) 334-0504 or (434) 432-8305.
Mel O. Battle Jr. Memorial golf tournament
The third annual Mel O. Battle Jr. Memorial golf tournament will be held June 21 at Caswell Pines Golf Club at 1 p.m. It’s a two-erson, captain’s choice event. Entry fee is $55 per player and the deadline to enter is June 14. For More information, call Mel Battle at (336) 694-6895.
Averett University summer basketball camps
Averett University will be offering three camps this summer: June 16-18, a Shooting and Position play camp for boys and girls grades 7-12; June 23-27, a Little Cougars camp for boys and girls ages 4-7. Camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon; and July 14-18, a full day camp for boys and girls Ages 8-17. Camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call Jimmy Allen at (434) 791-5689 for details on the camps.
Major League Soccer Camp
Danville Soccer Club announces Major League Soccer Camp, which will be held June 16-20. MLS camp is the only camp program to offer coaches certified in strengths-based coaching. Kids ages 6-12 will meet from 9 a.m.-noon and ages 13 and older will meet from 5-8 p.m. The camp is held at Sacred Heart School with indoor facilities if it rains. Every camper receives a ball, T-shirt, evaluation and a free ticket to an MLS game. Call (434) 251-6686 or e-mail coachcary@verizon.net for more information. You can also register online at MLScamps.com.
YMCA summer basketball registration
YMCA summer basketball registration is going on now through June 21. Ages 6-13 are welcome. Everybody plays and everybody wins at the YMCA. Practice is one night a week and games are on Saturdays. Teams are formed the week of June 24. Coaches are needed. Games run from July 12 trhough Aug. 23. Contact the YMCA for registration forms or call (434) 792-0621.
Commonwealth Soccer Program
Sommonwealth Soccer Program is coming back to Southside Soccer Club with a new program and curriculum and will run from June 23-June 27. All players receive a free T-shirt and soccer ball. “Lil Kicks” for ages 4-6 runs from 9-10:30 a.m. each day ($60), “1/2 Day” for ages 7-18 runs from 9 a.m.-noon each day ($85) and “Full Day” for ages 8-18 runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day ($130). There is a Goal Keeper Camp for ages 8-18 from 2-4 p.m. each day ($85). Players who sign up for “Full Day” can take the GK Camp at no additional charge. Registration forms are available at All Star Sports or online at www.cspsoccer.net.
Tunstall High School Volleyball Clinics
The Tunstall High School Volleyball Clinic is offering camps to girls of various skill levels in mid-July. The Beginner Clinic, an introduction to the basic skills and fundamentals of the game, runs from 8:30-11 a.m. on July 14-15 and costs $40. The Advanced Clinic, a re-enforcement of the basic skills and fundamentals of the game, runs from 8:30-11 a.m. on July 16-17 and costs $40. The Elite Clinic, which focuses on advanced skills and fundamentals, runs from 6-8 p.m. on July 14-17 and costs $60. Make checks payable to Trojan Volleyball Camp. Contact Jackie Hardy at home at (434) 793-9026, on the cell phone at (434) 713-1760 or e-mail hardyjackie@hotmail.com with any questions.
Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp
Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp is returning to Southside Soccer Club from July 14-July 18. All coaches are coming directly from the United Kingdom and hald a FA Coaches License. All players receive a free T-shirt and soccer ball and early registrants get a free soccer jersey. “Mini Soccer” for ages 4-6 runs from 9-10:30 each day ($72), “Morning 1/2 Day” and “Afternoon 1/2 Day” for ages 6-18 runs from 9 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m., respectively, each day ($97), and “Full Day” for ages 9-18 runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day ($140). There is a Goal Keeper Camp for ages 8-18 from 2-4 p.m. each day ($85). Players can sign up for a 1/2 Day camp and the GK camp for the price of the Full Day camp. Registration forms are available at All Star Sports or online at www.challengersports.com.
Reebok’s Mountain High Running Camp
Reebok’s Mountain High Running Camp will be held in Mars Hill, N.C., from July14-19 for middle and high school cross country runners. The camp featuring great trails, free Reebok shoes and a staff of elite U.S. and Kenyan runners and coaches. For more Info and an application, go to www.mountainhighrunning.com or contact Scott Simmons at coach@mountainhighrunning.com or 704-688-2814.
DOC sports performance training
Danville Orthopedic Clinic is offering sports performance training programs this summer. There are four- through eight-week sport-specific training programs with specific testing to target middle school, high school and collegiate athletes available with discounts. Call Aaron Taylor, DOC director of sports medicine at (434) 797-1807, Ext. 354 for more information.
Summer martial arts camps/self defense for women
Summer martial arts camps for children ages 5-10 years old are from 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and focus on basics with an emphasis on self defense and conditioning. Additionally, classes focusing on the basics of self defense and conditioning for women are at 9 a.m. Thursdays. Classes are limited to 10 people. For more information, contact (434) 489-1168 or e-mail gpm4415@gmail.com.
D-Braves single-game tickets
The Danville Braves began selling single-game tickets to their 2008 home games on May 27. Fans can purchase tickets at the Danville Braves’ office at American Legion Post 325 Field at Dan Daniel Memorial Park or by phone at (434) 797-3792. Online ticket sales at www.dbraves.com will go on sale at a later date. Reserved seats cost $6.50 while general admission tickets cost $4.50 for adults. Tickets are $3.50 for children 14 and under and seniors over 60. The Braves kick off their ’08 campaign at home on Wednesday, June 18 against the Burlington Royals. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the first 1,250 fans will receive a 2008 magnetic schedule courtesy of First Citizens Bank. For more information on tickets, promotions, and/or game times contact the D-Braves at (434) 797-3792, info@dbraves.com, or by visiting www.dbraves.com.
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