The Fayette Tribune, Oak Hill, W.Va.

Sports

July 30, 2012

Sports briefs

The New River Gorge Challenge Weekend is slated for Aug. 4 and 5. The event was formerly known as Captain Thurmond’s Challenge Triathlon.

The rugged 28.5-mile course consists of a 15-mile mountain bike, 7-mile paddle and 6.5-mile run in the New River Gorge.

The race, sponsored by Hometown Subaru, 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.

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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The third annual PV Classic, a basketball tournament for boys and girls entering grades 5 through 12, will be held Aug. 10-12 at East Fairmont High School.

Entry fee is $200 per team.

Three games are guaranteed.

For more details or to enter, call Jack White at 304-363-9233 or 304-203-2789 or Ken Hibbs at 304-612-3199.

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