By Staff
The following is a list of upcoming events in The Meridian Star's coverage area. To get your information published, call (601) 693-1551, Ext. 3235; 1-800-232-2525, Ext. 3235, or E-mail the sports department at sports@themeridianstar.com.
Baseball
John Moss Fall Baseball: registration for ages 14-17 is going on now until Aug. 18. Registration forms may be picked up at Judge Little. The $35 registration fee is due upon sign-up. Games will be played on Monday and Tuesday night beginning Aug. 27 thru Oct. 30. For more information, contact Johnny Warren at 482-0778.
Clubs
East Central USM Eagle Club: fall football kickoff meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at D.T. Grinders. Lunch is $10. Guest speakers are USM director of football operations John Miller and Eagle Club executive director Dick Vogel.
Duathlon
Lake Lowndes State Park: in Columbus will host a the 9th Annual Lake Lowndes Duathlon Aug. 18 beginning at 8 a.m. Distances are a two mile run, 13 mile bike ride and another two mile run. Early entry fee is $20 with registration the day of the race $25. For more information, call 662-328-2110.
Soccer
MYSO Select tryouts: will be held Aug. 6 and 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the MCC Soccer Field. Youths age 10 and up interested in a traveling soccer team should plan attending. There will be a $5 tryout fee in the U11 boys, U12 girls, U13 girls and U14 girls age divisions. For more information, contact Tom Uhl at 486-1589 or Chuck Rowell at 737-8068.
U14 Select Girls Tryouts: will be held Aug. 1 and Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Starkville Sportsplex. For more information, contact Selina Stewart at 662-323-5442, Marlinda Phillips at 662-323-3275 or Carlen Hennington at 662-323-5028.
MYSO Fall Registration: The Meridian Youth Soccer Organization is holding fall registration July 1 through Aug. 15 for boys and girls ages 4-18. Registration forms may be picked up at Mr. Rodger's Donuts. For more information, contact Bruce Reau at 581-3023.
Swimming
Masters Swimming: is open to swimmers 18 and over, triathletes and those who love to swim. Sessions are currently meeting Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-8 a.m. and Monday thru Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the Highland Park Pool. For more information, call 604-1440 or 693-5496.
Tennis
Meridian Area Tennis Association: is hosting a junior tennis camp daily from 9-11 a.m. at the North East Tennis Center. Cost is $45 per week. For more information, contact Dave Trebisky at 483-3526.