Drew Middle ties for first in softball competition
The Drew Middle School Softball team finished the season with seven wins and three losses.
With this win-loss record, the Lady Rams tied for first place with Rodney Thompson Middle School and share the honor of being called the 2006 County Softball Champions.
Coaches Denise Miller and Lena Godsey are proud of the hard work and effort the players showed day after day. They were amazed watching the way the team meshed and improved as the season continued. The girls showed a lot of heart and never gave up.
CFHS has golf fundraiser at Cannon Ridge
The Captain's Choice Tournament takes place July 10 starting at 8 a.m.
Cost is $276 per team or $69 per person. Participants can sign up either as a team or an individual.
All proceeds support the Colonial Forge High School Football program and PTSO.
Forms can be picked up at Colonial Forge High School, Monday through Thursday. The registration deadline is June 30.
For details, call Cliff Conway at CFHS 540/658-6115.
Swimming classes offered at Ferry Farm
Swimming classes are being offered Monday through Thursday at Ferry Farm Pool.
Several two-week sessions are available:
Session 1: June 19-22 and 26-29
Session 2: July 10-13 and 17-20
Session 3: July 24-27 and July 31-Aug. 3
Session 4: Aug. 7-10 and 14-17.
Each class is a half-hour:
10:30-11 a.m., Advanced Level
11-11:30 a.m., Intermediate Level
11:30 a.m. to noon, Beginner Level.
The fee is $55 per session, payable to Peter Maloney.
Registration is in person at Ferry Farm Pool, behind Ferry Farm Elementary School, between noon and 6 p.m. daily. You do not have to be a member of the pool to attend swim lessons, but members have first preference if classes are full.
Pool memberships are still available and are open to anyone.
For more information on pool membership call: Barbara House 540/373-0171 or Bob Piersal 540/373-3289.
For more information on swim lessons contact Peter Maloney at
Email: swimcoachpeter@yahoo.com or 540/371-4369.
Fast Pitch team looking for competitive players
The Virginia Fury, an 18-U fast pitch travel softball team, is looking for competitive players for the 2006 season.
The team needs a pitcher, utility player and an outfielder.
For details, contact Jamie Schwartz at 540/548-8563
Wolverines hold boys basketball camp
The Wolverines boys basketball team will be hosting two camps this summer. The first camp is June 26-30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The second camp is Aug. 7-11 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both camps will be held in the North Stafford High School gym. The camp is open to students ages 8 to 15.
Cost is $100. Tuition covers instruction, competition, camp T-shirt, camp ball and hot dog cook-out on Friday.
Early-bird, sibling and group discounts are available. Camp brochures are available at Stafford County schools. Contact coach Mike Darnell at 540/658-6150 or 540/286-2667 for details.
Parks & Rec to offer basketball camp
The Stafford County Department of Parks & Recreation is offering a basketball camp for youths ages 8 to 14.
The boys camp will be July 10-14, and the girls camp will be July 17-21. The camps will be held at H.H. Poole Middle School from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt. The camp will provide 5-on-5 games, 3-on-3 games, a foul-shooting contest, Pepsi Hot Shot contest, instructional stations and Parents Day. Campers need to bring a lunch and water bottle to camp every day.
The cost is $75 for county residents, $85 for nonresidents, and is due with the application before June 30. A $5 late fee will be charged after the deadline. The maximum number of spaces available for each camp is 100.
For details, call 540/658-4572.
American Youth Football recruiting players
The Stafford Eagles, a team in the American Youth Football League, is recruiting 8- and 9-year-olds.
Registrations are being accepted for the coming season.
For details, call 540/899-3135.