Collins-West Middle Sports Fair
There will be a Collins-West Middle Sports Fair from 6-8:30 p.m. tonight at Titans Stadium. You’ll be able to meet coaches from both schools, get tryout and camp information as well as sports physical forms. There will also be representatives from area youth leagues, wellness and fitness programs and summer sports camps. Former University of Kentucky basketball player, and author, Mark Krebs will also be on hand.
Realtors golf scramble
The 2011 Shelbyville Board of Realtors Golf Scramble, which benefits its scholarship fund, is Saturday at the Shelbyville Country Club. Check in, lunch and practice is 11:30 a.m. and shotgun start for 18 holes is 1:30 p.m. The cost is $75 per player. For more info call, Shawn Willard 502-553-1880 or Nancy Edwards 633-3335.
2011 Jim Wiley Baseball Camp
The 2011 Jim Wiley Baseball Camp will take place June 6-10 at Clear Creek Park. The camp, for ages 7-18, will be held from 9 a.m. until noon daily. Cost is $40 per camper or $70 for two campers. Camp highlights include individual instructions from Jim Wiley, an associate scout for the New York Yankees and coach of Shelbyville American Legion Baseball; Roy Bailey, a former player in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, the Shelbyville American Legion pitching coach and the head coach of Collins High; Kyle Wiley, a former shortstop for the University of Southeastern Louisiana; and Donnie Williams, the former coach at Shelby County High. Campers, who will be grouped according to age and ability, will be taught proper fundamentals and also receive a t-shirt. In case of bad weather the camp will be moved to an indoor facility. For further info call Clear Creek Park at 633-5059, Jim Wiley at 487-0684 or Sports Legends at 647-3500.
Basketball shooting camp June 6-10
There will be a basketball shooting camp June 6-10 at West Middle School gymnasium. Boys and girls currently in the fifth and sixth grades will be held from 4-6 p.m., while boys and girls in the seventh and eighth grades will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coaching will be done by the coaches, and former players, at West Middle. Basic shooting fundamentals, as well as proper mechanics of the jump shot and free throw shooting, will be covered. Cost is $60 per session and all proceeds go to the West Middle basketball program. For more information call West Middle at 633-4869, or John Mirda at 655-0312 or Ron Hawley at 845-6685.
June tennis clinic
Learn America’s fastest growing sports. The Shelby County Parks Department has beginner and intermediate clinics for youth and adults. The first four-week session begins June 7. Clinics are Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Registration forms are available at the FAC, the Pro Shop or at www.shelbycountyparks.com.
Collins boys’ basketball camp
The Collins Titans Summer Basketball Camp will take place June 13-16 at Collins High School. The camp, for grades 1-9, will run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The camp will be conducted by the Collins boys’ basketball coaching staff and players. Fundamentals will be stressed along with competition in free throws, “hot shots,” ball-handling and 3-on-3. The cost is $50 if received by June 10. Late registration is $60. For more info call Curtis Turley or Chris Gaither at 647-1160 or e-mail curtis.turley@shelby.kyschools.us or chris.gaither@shelby.kyschools.us.
Timberwolves tryouts
The Timberwolves, a local sixth grade registered AAU basketball team that plays in local and regional tournaments, is having tryouts at 7:30 p.m. June 8 at Whitney M. Young Job Corps. Registration begins at 7 p.m. Player age and grade requirements: Players must have been in the sixth grade as of Oct. 1, 2010 and be 12- or 13-years old, or in the seventh grade as of Oct. 1, 2010 and born on, or after, Sept. 1, 1998. For more information contact Jenifa Glore at 502-320-9739 or at jenifaglore@yahoo.com.
Rockets basketball camps June 13-15
Shelby County will hold its boys’ and girls’ basketball camps June 13-15 at SCHS. The camp is for ages kindergarten through eighth-grade. The cost is $45. The girls’ camp will run from 9 a.m. until noon. The boys’ camp, which will feature former Shelby County star A.J. Slaughter, will run 1-4 p.m. For more information on the girls’ camp contact Mike Sowers at 633-2344 or michael.sowers@shelby.kyschools.us. For more information on the boys’ camp contact Charles Thomas at 633-2344 or charles.thomas@shelby.kyschools.us.
Moorman golf scramble
The Marnel C. Moorman Sr. Family Life Center Inc. golf scramble begins at 8 a.m. June 24 at Weissinger Hills Golf Course. Pre-register by June 14. Proceeds will benefit scholarships and other. Entry fees are $75 per player or $300 for a foursome, includes green fees, cart and meal. For more information or to register, call Dorcel Sweeney 633-5922 or Tina Hurt 633-5922.
Titans' girls' basketball camp
The Titans Girls' Basketball Camp will be June 20-22 at Collins High School. The camp is for ages kindergarten through eighth-grade. The cost is $45. The camp, which will run from 9 a.m. until noon, will emphasize the fundamentals of basketball. Campers will participate in individual skill drills, 3-on-3 games and 5-on-5 games. For more information, or to sign up, contact Collins girls’ basketball coach Phillip Conder at 647-1160 (ext.1331) or 812-267-8141 or phillip.conder@shelby.kyschools.us. Or contact Suzanne Cates at 647-1160 (ext. 1212) or suzanne.cates@shelby.kyschools.us.
Calipari basketball camp at CAL
University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari is hosting a one-day basketball camp with his staff June 23 at Christian Academy of Louisville. The camp is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through 12th grade and the fee is
$75 per child. There will be a morning session (9 a.m. until noon) and an afternoon session (1-4 p.m.). Campers will learn basketball skills through an intensive hands-on instructional environment, and will be taught techniques that can be further honed at home. Campers will receive a Kentucky basketball t-shirt and will have opportunities for autographs and photographs with the players and staff. Online registration is available at www.ukathletics.com/camps. Space is limited, so in order to ensure your child’s spot, please register as soon as possible. For more info, contact the Kentucky Basketball office at 800-852-2875.
Shelby Christian tennis camp
The Shelby Christian Tennis Camp will be June 27-July 1 for 4-5-year-olds and 9-11-year-olds. There are still limited openings. Registration forms are available at www.shelbychristian.org or call Dennis Dove at 633-5975.
Titan youth football camp
The second annual Collins High School Titan Football Youth Camp will be from 6-8 p.m. July 12-14 at Titan Stadium. The camp will be provided by the Collins football staff and will be $10 to campers grades kindergarten through eighth grade for the upcoming school year. Registration forms are available at SJB Sports Legends. You can also sign up for the Puss Greenwell Youth League at the camp. For more information contact Collins Coach Jerry Lucas at 682-6883.
Cornerstone basketball camp
Cornerstone Christian Academy will host a basketball camp for boys and girls Aug. 1-4. The camp will be led by former Shelby County High School coach Tom Creamer, former Cornerstone Christian Academy Coach Chris Armstrong and current Shelby County Lady Celtics coach John Raizor. There will also be current college coaches attending the camp throughout the week. The camp will focus on individual instruction,offensive moves, ball-handling and ball control,shooting,passing, defensive techniques and agility. Each day there will be a guest speaker, including college coaches and former players. Those entering first through fifth grade will be in the 9 a.m.-noon camp. Those entering sixth through ninth grade will be in the 1-4 p.m. afternoon session. Cost of the camp is $50 if paid, and registered, by July 15. Cost is $60 after July 15. Checks and application should be sent and made payable to Shelby County Celtics Basketball Camp, c/o John Raizor, 3240 Bluegrass Dr., Shelbyville,KY 40065. For more information call Raizor at 502-321-1599.
Collins, West Middle x-country
Any student that will attend Collins High School or West Middle for the 2011-2012 school year who is interested in running cross country please contact Coach Stephen Drawbaugh at stephen.drawbaugh@shelby.kyschools.us or 487-0874. Official practice for high school athletes will begin July 15th at 8 a.m. at Red Orchard Park. Middle school practice will begin Aug. 1 at 8 a.m. at Red Orchard Park.
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