Mount Vernon News

Camps coming up

MOUNT VERNON — There are still openings for the 16th annual Cougar Basketball Camp at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Head coach Scott Flemming will conduct the camp at the P.E. Center on the MVNU campus from Monday to Thursday, July 17. The camp is a day camp that will include sessions for boys ages 8 through 12 (8:30 a.m. to noon) and 13 through 18 (1:30 to 5 p.m.). Many area coaches as well as coach Flemming will hold coaching clinics for the campers. The Cougar coaching staff and current MVNU basketball players such as Jadin Thomas, Brandon Short, Robbie Taylor and Ian Quick will assist with instruction.

For an application or more information, call the MVNU basketball office at 392-6868, ext. 3101 or visit www.mvnu.edu/sports. Walk-ups are also welcome the first day of camp.

GAMBIER — Kenyon College will host the Nike Softball Camp for girls ages 10 through 18 from Sunday, July 20, through Thursday, July 24. Camp options include an overnight camp (girls must by 12 or older); and extended day camp from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; and a day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a fee for each option.

For more information or to request a brochure, contact Stephanie Monday, Kenyon College head softball coach, at or 427-5263.

FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown High School head coach Luke Beal will hold a youth football camp for grades five through eight on Monday, Wednesday, July 16, and Friday, July 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the high school practice field. Registration is Monday from 8 to 9 a.m., and there is a fee.

DANVILLE — Danville will hold a football camp for boys entering third through eighth grades from Monday through Wednesday, July 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. There is no cost for the camp. Enrollment forms can be picked up at the football stadium or at many Danville area businesses. For more information contact coach O’Rourke at 397-7341 or at 599-6770.

Baseball team looking for players

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Chargers, an elite 14-Under Major-class travel baseball team, is looking for accomplished and experienced travel baseball players for the 2009 season. The Ohio Chargers recruit from an open geography. The Ohio Chargers will play a regional schedule of Major-class travel teams and will participate in the highest level tournaments throughout the Midwest. Eligible players cannot turn 15 years old prior to May 1, 2009. For more information, e-mail your background and contact information to .

MV football teams to hold reunion

MOUNT VERNON — There will be a reunion of Mount Vernon High School’s first undefeated and untied teams of 1956 and 1957 on Friday, July 18, at The Alcove Restaurant. Players, managers and cheerleaders from those teams who were in the graduating classes of 1956 through 1960 are invited. Several coaches have also been invited.

There is no charge, although a donation may be asked for at the door. Memorabilia will be on display, and some game films will be shown throughout the evening.

Anyone missed by this announcement should contact Chuck Shuff, 1102 Lake St., Marblehead, OH 43440; or call Shuff at (419) 798-5037.

Babe Ruth taking applications

MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Babe Ruth Fall Baseball League is accepting applications for the 2008 season. Registration and sign-up day will be Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Babe Ruth Field press box at Memorial Park in Mount Vernon. Applications are available at Sport-N-Shoes or the Babe Ruth Field prior to sign-ups.

Knox County Women’s Golf Tournament to be held

CENTERBURG — Table Rock Golf Club wil host the 2008 Knox County Women’s Golf Tournament on Friday, July 25, at 9 a.m. The rain date is Aug.22. There is a fee, which includes golf, lunch and prizes. Entrants must be at least 16 years old and a Knox County resident with an established handicap. For more information contact Kathy Butler at 625-6859.

Golf outings to be held

HOWARD — Apple Valley Golf Club will hold a junior golf tournament on Monday, July 28, for any high school golfer who is trying out for or planning to play on his team this fall. This is a one-day event. There is a fee, which includes golf and lunch. Entry forms are available online under “News” at www.applevalleygolfcourse.com, and at the golf course.

CENTERBURG — The Table Rock Junior Clinic will be held from July 28 to 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. The clinic is open to all junior golfers ages 8 through 18. Instructors are Jeff Butler, head professional at Table Rock, and Steve Lynn, director of teaching at the Golf Club of Dublin. There is a fee. For more information or an application, call 625-6859, ext. 2.

Colt Football holding sign-ups

MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Colt Football League is taking applications for the 2008 football season. The league is open to boys and girls who live in Knox County and fall between the ages of 6 and 12. Applications have been mailed to returning players and are available at Sport-N-Shoes and Hibbett Sporting Goods.

Sign-ups will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knox County Service Center, 117 E. High St. The application must be accompanied by a copy of the player’s birth certificate, as well as a fee to participate. For additional information contact Jeff Osborn at 398-4982.

HOWARD — East Knox Colt Football sign-up day is Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at Kokosing Camp & Canoe.

Youth players are asked to bring a copy of the birth certificate, proof of insurance and the participation fee. Checks can be made out to East Knox Colt Football. A discount is available for family members.

For more information call Don McDaniel at 392-6180.

West M Youth League Baseball Tournament

ZANESVILLE — The West M Schools Youth League Baseball Tournament will take place from July 18 through 20 at West M Schools in Zanesville. There are three levels of competition, 6 to 8 years coach pitch, 9 to 10 years kid pitch and 11 to 12 years. There is a fee, and two baseballs must also be provided. For more information contact Greg Short at (740) 787-1532 (home) or (740) 607-3223 (cell).

FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown sports physicals for both high school and junior high athletes will be held Thursday, June 26, from 1 to 5 p.m., and on August 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Dr. Elder’s office.

There is a fee, and athletes must bring physical forms with them. Forms may be picked up at the Fredericktown Central Office, behind the junior high building, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MV cross country team holding car wash

MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon girls cross country team will hold a fundraising car wash on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts, 945 Coshocton Ave. Tim Horton’s will also donate a portion of iced coffee sales that day to the team.

MV football team to begin practice

MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon High School and middle school football teams will begin practicing on July 14.

Prospective players entering grades nine through 12 will report for the opening of camp at 2:45 p.m., while those in grades seven and eight will report at 4:45 p.m.

Players are asked to wear cleats, gym shorts and a T-shirt and be ready to practice.

Cheerleading tryouts to be held

MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Cheerleading tryouts for grades seven through 12 will take place the week of July 14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Middle School. For more information call the high school office at 393-5900.

Cheerleading advisor needed

FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown High School is seeking a high school cheerleading advisor. Interested persons should contact the athletic department at 694-2726.

Utica Athletic Boosters holding fundraiser

UTICA — The Utica Athletic Boosters will hold its 26th annual Steak Dinner on July 30, at Ye Olde Mill. Tickets for the $5,000 reverse raffle are available. Raffle tickets include one dinner, and dinner-only tickets are also available. Only 100 raffle tickets will be sold. For more information or tickets call Nancy at 745-3333, or Peggy at 892-3903.

3-on-3 tourney coming up

DELAWARE — Delaware Saint Mary’s, a K through 8 Catholic School in Delaware, will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament from July 18 through 20, for boys and girls entering grades three through nine. Games will be played inside the school gym in Delaware. For more information call Mary Hughes at (740) 815-3600.

Golf outing to be held

MOUNT VERNON — The Foundation for Knox Community Hospital will host the ninth Annual Charity Golf Classic on Saturday at Chapel Hill Golf Course. All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase a digital mammography machine for The Center for Cancer Care at Knox Community Hospital. Chairman for this year’s event is Lynn Clapper.

There are still some spots available for foursomes and many sponsor opportunities. For more information on sponsorship or to reserve a foursome, contact Carol or Lacie at 393-9685.

Barros to conduct seminar at Lashley Jiu Jitsu Academy

MOUNT VERNON — Eduardo “Dudu” Barros will conduct a seminar on Saturday at the Lashley Jiu Jitsu Academy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Barros was born in Brazil, and at the age of 11 began studying Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Carlson Gracie Sr., quickly becoming a top student. He competed in several regional and national competitions in Brazil and consistently placed first, and was a four-time winner in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Nationals. In 1997 Barros relocated to the United States and created the Dudu Barros Jiu Jitsu Academy. He is an alumni of Kent State Uniiversity, where he majored in business administration and earned an MBA from The University of Phoenix. Dudu is a current member of the Nova Uniao Jiu-Jitsu Team and is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. There is a fee.

For more information call 393-2348 or 398-5579, or visit www.ljja.org.

Camps coming up

GAMBIER — Kenyon College will host the Nike Softball Camp for girls ages 10 through 18 from Sunday, July 20, to Thursday, July 24. Camp options include an overnight camp (for girls 12 and older), an extended day camp from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and a day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information or to request a brochure, contact Stephanie Monday, Kenyon College head softball coach, at , or call 427-5263.

Ohio Polo Classic to be held

DUBLIN — The fourth Ohio Polo Classic will be held on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Cashman’s Field on U.S. 42 northeast of Delaware, across from Jed’s Rental. All proceeds will benefit the Dublin Food Pantry. For more information visit www.ohiopoloclassic.com.

Runs to be held

MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Junior Fair Board is again sponsoring a 5K Run and Walk to be held July 26 at 7:45 a.m. 

For more information or to obtain a registration form, e-mail . Registration forms may also be picked up at the OSU Extension office, 1025 Harcourt Road in Mount Vernon, or by downloading at www.geocities.com/ag_5k. 

Pre-registration ends July 4; all pre-registered entrants are guaranteed a T-shirt.  Awards and door prizes will be offered as well.

GAMBIER — The Dog Days Trail Running Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 8 a.m. at the Brown Family Environmental Center at Kenyon College. This is a day of trail running for the whole family. Races include a competitive 5K trail run, a family team trail race, a scavenger hunt, age group races for little kids and a hill race. Registration forms are available at Kenyon Athletic Center and Brown Family Environmental Center, or by e-mailing or calling 427-5912.

MOUNT VERNON — United Prescast Inc. will hold a 5-Mile Run/Walk to benefit Autism Speaks on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 8:30 a.m. Registration is open on race day from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., with the starting line at the intersection of Gambier and Gay streets in Mount Vernon. Online registration is available at www.unitedprecast.net, or for information contact Holli Ellis at (740) 627-0163, or e-mail .

Cambridge hosting Babe Ruth tourney

CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge will host a 13- and 14-year-old Babe Ruth baseball tournament from July 25 to 27 at Don Coss Field. There is a fee, and two baseballs must also be provided. Interested teams should call Bob Fettes at (740) 260-3400.