YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES FORMING AT KINGDOM: Youth volleyball leagues for kids in grades 4-6 will begin Sept. 11 at Kingdom Sports Center. Cost is $65 per player or $275 per team. For more information, call Kingdom at (937) 746-3370 or visit the website at www.kingdomsportscenter.com.
FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUES FORMING AT KINGDOM SPORTS CENTER: Several fall basketball leagues are now forming at Kingdom Sports Center in Franklin. A league for boys and girls in grades 7-8 and 9-12 begins Sept. 12. Cost is $75 for eight games. Deadline to register is Sept. 5. A league for players in grades K-6 begins Sept. 12. Cost is $75 for eight weeks (three weeks training and five weeks of games). Deadline to register is Sept. 5. For more information on all leagues call Kingdom at (937) 746-3370 or visit their website at www.kingdomsportscenter.com.
MARIANNE MORRIS JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT GOLF CLASSIC: The 15th Marianne Morris Junior Achievement Golf Classic will be held Sept. 13 at Wildwood Golf Club. The entry fee is $125 per person which includes greens fees, cart and steak dinner. Entries are limit to the first 32 foursomes. The deadline is Sept. 3. Shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call JA at (513) 423-9776.
EVEN THE SCORE GOLF OUTING SLATED FOR WEATHERWAX: The 14th annual Even the Score golf outing will be held Sept. 27 at Weatherwax Golf Course. The event is sponsored by The Arc of Butler County, a non-profit human rights organization of family members and friends committed to improving opportunities for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. Entry fees, which include golf, lunch and dinner, are $100 per person, $400 for a team of four and $25 for dinner only. Lunch begins at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. and dinner after golf. The registration deadline is Sept. 17. For more information, or to register to play or learn more about being a Corporate Sponsor ($5,000), Eagle Sponsor ($1,500), Birdie Sponsor ($750), Hole Sponsor ($100) or Cart Sponsor ($50), contact Susan Mayberry at (513) 392-5541 or smayberry52@yahoo.com.
CITY OF HAMILTON DAY WITH THE REDHAWKS DATE SET: The Hamilton Parks and Recreation and Miami University have teamed up for “City of Hamilton Day with the RedHawks” when the Miami RedHawks host Colorado State in a college football game at Yager Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18. The City of Hamilton will be part of the pregame and halftime festivities. Ticket reservations can be made through the Hamilton Parks and Recreation offices at 345 High Street, or by calling (513) 785-7060. The cost per ticket is $10 (plus $5 handling charge). You can upgrade your ticket to include a hot dog and soft drink for only $2. Checks are to be made payable to: City of Hamilton. VISA and Mastercard accepted.
MIDDLETOWN SEASON TICKETS ON SALE: Middletown High School season tickets for the upcoming year are available. The athletic department encourages all previous season ticket holders to order their tickets in order to secure the seats they held last year. Middie fans looking for ideal seat location and free parking are encouraged to purchase reserved season tickets for both basketball and football. Tickets can be ordered in person in the athletic office or by phone by calling (513) 420-4515. For more information, e-mail Gary Lebo at glebo@middletowncityschools.com. Ticket application and sport schedules can be found on the website www.middletowncityschools.com.
ROSS BASEBALL HOSTING GOLF SCRAMBLE: The Ross Baseball Association will be hosting its annual four-man golf scramble on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Indian Ridge Golf Course. Cost is $300 per team ($75 per player), and there will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Please contact Jason Rettinger at coachrettinger@gmail.com or (513) 488-9464 for questions or to sign up.
BASKETBALL OFFICIATING CLASSES BEGIN SEPT. 26: Anyone, male or female, age 14 years and older is eligible to become a licensed referee. Classes will be held at 6 p.m. beginning Sept. 26 at the Hampton Bennett School in Franklin across from Franklin Community Park. Cost is $140 which includes rule book, examination fee and other associated items. The class schedule is Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, Nov. 7, 14 and 21. For more information, call instructor Harry Hall at (937) 746-7711.
EASTERN OFFERS FREE YOUTH BOWLING: The Eastern Lanes bowling establishment, 6242 Coles Road in Middletown, has joined the national Kids Bowl Free program this summer. By registering at the facility or online at www.KidsBowlFree.com/EasternOH, area youth can bowl two free games each day throughout the summer. A Family Pass option also is available. Go to the website, or call Eastern Lanes at (513) 422-6359 for more details.
PICKLEBALL LESSONS OFFERED: Beginning adult pickleball lessons will be held on Thursdays beginning at 9 a.m. on the Stanley Volkens Pickleball Courts, which are located at Lefferson Park in Middletown. All necessary equipment will be provided. For more information, please call (513) 705-6160 or (480) 298-0911.
ST. MAX CYO FOOTBALL SIGN-UPS UNDER WAY: The St. Max Catholic Youth Organization football teams are accepting registrations for boys entering grades 3-6 for its fall season. Cost is $100 for the first child, $75 for the second and $50 for the third with no equipment costs. For more information, contact Dave Ernst at dave.ernst@fpp-llc.com, call (513) 847-0146 or visit the program’s website at www.stmaxknights.com.
OHIO HEAT 15U NEEDS PLAYERS: The Ohio Heat 15U baseball team is looking for players to join the team for the 2011 season. The team has its own indoor training facility with professional trainers and will be playing 40-50 games with a strong tournament schedule. For more info, call Don at (513) 470-3600 or send an e-mail to donakins1@gmail.com.
ADULT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT IN OXFORD: A men’s ASA sanctioned softball tournament will be held Oct. 9 at Oxford Community Park. Cost is $60 per team. Registration deadline is Oct. 2. For more information, call TRI Community Center at (513) 523-6314.
ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME AT FAIRFIELD: Fairfield High School’s annual alumni baseball game will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at the varsity diamond. The nine-inning game will start at noon. All former players, coaches and fans are welcome.
ROSS TO HOLD 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY: The Ross High School girls basketball program will hold a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for boys and girls ages 10 and over on Saturday, Oct. 23, starting at 10 a.m. The cost is $45 per team and is due by Oct. 16. The event is a fund-raiser for the Ross girls basketball program. Registration forms can be picked up at Ross High School. For more information contact Emily Cooper at aircoop5@yahoo.com.
MIAMI MIDDLETOWN HOSTING HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: The Miami University Middletown women’s basketball team will host a high school girls basketball preview at 1 p.m. on Nov. 14. Each team will play two 15-minute halves with a running clock and will play two different opponents. There is no team cost. Anyone interested in participating, call coach David Hall at (513) 594-6364.
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