RMS softball tryouts dates changed to August

Tryouts will be held Aug. 2, 3 and 4 for the Rhea Middle School softball team at the Rhea County High School softball field from 5 to 7 p.m.  and will be closed to parents.

Upcoming sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders from Dayton City, Spring City Middle and Rhea Central Elementary schools are invited. They must bring a current physical to the first day of tryouts.

"Please read sports announcements in the paper for changes," Head Coach Michelle McCuistion said.

Those trying out are asked to wear comfortable clothing and cleats, in addition to bringing a glove, bat and helmet, if they have these items.

Tryouts will consist of throwing, catching, running and hitting. Student must pass for the 2009-2010 year to play school ball for the 2010 season and is requested to bring a copy of her final grade card.

If players are on a travel team, they cannot practice or play with the travel team until school ball is over.  Contact McCuistion at 605-8340 for more information.


Flag Football tournament slated for Sept. 4-5

The Rhea Family YMCA will be holding an adult flag-football tournament Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5. There is an eight-player minimum, $100 registration fee and three game guarantee. Teams can choose to play five-man, 50-yard no contact or eight-man 100-yard flag football. Pool play will be on Saturday with single elimination starting on Sunday. There will be a rules and coaches meeting the Friday before the game. Call Lamont Singleton at 775-5859 for more information.
    

Little Eagles to hold sign-ups on Saturdays in July
 
The Dayton Little Eagles will hold sign-ups for football and cheerleading every Saturday in July at the Dayton Little Eagles Field House behind the YMCA from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sign-up fees will be $50 per child. There will be a limit of 22 players per team this year, so everyone is asked to sign up early to ensure a spot on the team.

The Dayton Little Eagles will play in the Scenic City Football League in Chattanooga. They will get to play games at Finley Stadium again this year.

Ages for the Little Eagles are from 5- to 12-years-old for football players and cheerleaders. If a child has never played for the Little Eagles, they will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate.

For more information, contact Chuck Harvey at 316-0236, Allen Smith at 775-4331 or Rocky Morrison at 847-5793.


S.C. Red Dogs hold sign-ups on Saturdays

The Spring City Red Dogs will be holding cheerleading and football sign-ups each Saturday through the end of July. Sign-ups will be at Red Dog Field on the right side of Hwy. 27 north from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The league is for children ages 4 through upcoming fifth-graders. The cost has been reduced to $55 for cheer or football, and $5 is taken off for each additional child. For more information, contact Shannon Reed at 365-9652. Sign-ups are also being taken for football and cheerleading coaches.


DCS Sweatbees hold football sign-ups

Anyone interested in playing football for Dayton City School this year will need to have their physicals completed by Monday, Aug. 2.  The team will be meeting in the gym on that Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to hand out equipment and discuss the upcoming practice schedules as well as games to be played. Physical forms may be picked up in the DCS office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon or 1 to 3 p.m.  Only TSSAA/DCS physical forms are acceptable and must be completed before any student can try out or practice. Coach Larry Mason said he looks forward to meeting returning players and any new students interested in playing.


Golden Eaglle football season tickets on sale

Rhea County High School football season tickets are now on sale. The cost is $25 for all five home games. Call the field house at 775-0733.