The Fayette Tribune, Oak Hill, W.Va.

Sports

July 16, 2012

Sports briefs

The New River Gorge Challenge Weekend is slated for Aug. 4 and 5.

What started out as a project of the ARC planning process has become a weekend event and will be sponsored by Hometown Subaru.

“The triathlon that has been known as Captain Thurmond’s Challenge will this year change to the New River Gorge Challenge,” said Adam Stephens. “What will not change is the rugged 28 miles participants will encounter, which will consist of a 15-mile mountain bike, 7-mile paddle and 6.5-mile run in the New River Gorge.”

The race can be contested individually or in teams.

The New River Gorge Challenge, which begins in Fayetteville, is slated for Saturday, Aug. 4. More information can be found at newrivergorgechallenge.com.

The second day of the weekend will consist of the Thurmond Triathlon, a beginner-friendly race which consists of a 2-mile bike, 1.5-mile paddle and 2-mile run that will be held in Thurmond.

“The Thurmond Triathlon is the perfect race for family fun,” says Missy Dragan.

Anyone pre-registering will be provided a ducky by ACE Adventure Resort to use for the 1.5-mile paddle on the mild section of the New River. Registration forms can be obtained by emailing thurmondwv@gmail.com or stopping by the New River Gorge Convention & Visitor Bureau on Oyler Avenue.

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Free golf lessons are being offered once again this season at Hawk Nest Golf Course.

Lessons for children ages 7 to 12 are held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, and lessons for children 13 to 17 are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

Sign up at the golf course, phone 304-632-1361 or call Chuck Goosman, instructor, at 304-632-1994.

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The Concord University men’s basketball program will conduct its annual Mountain Lion Boys’ Basketball Instructional Camp, under the direction of head coach Kent McBride. The date for the camp is July 18 to 21, on the campus of Concord University. For more information, contact McBride at 304-384-5330 or e-mail at coachmcbride@concord.edu.

The instructional camp will range for children ages 8 to 18. Cost is $200 for residential campers and $170 for commuters, which will include lunch and dinner daily.

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Coaches at the college, high school, junior varsity, junior high and recreational league (adult or youth) levels are urged to submit game results and updated statistics to The Fayette Tribune. Baseball and softball all-star information can be supplied, as well.

When turning in scores or statistics, coaches/statisticians are reminded to provide at least last names of participants; information will not be accepted with only the first name.

Information can be sent a variety of ways: via e-mail to skeenan@register-herald.com; by U.S. mail at The Fayette Tribune, P.O. Box 139, Oak Hill, WV 25901; by fax at 304-469-4105; or in person at the office at 417 W. Main Street in Oak Hill.

Anyone with questions can call Steve Keenan at 304-469-3373.

 

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