Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, August 31, 1994 TAG: 9409010053
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-5 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: M.J. Dougherty
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The quiet before the storm.
The last few summer activities are winding down.
But don't dispair. Fall is almost here. And with it comes more registrations, regular activities and more results.
So here is a brief rundown of games that have taken place on the fields of summer and events that will take place on the fields of fall.
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Christiansburg Presbyterian defeated St. Paul I, 14-7, in the season finale for the two teams in the Christiansburg Church Softball League. That gave Presbyterian (10-3) the league championship.
Things got close when St. Paul II edged Presbyterian 12-11 in the final week of the season.
But both of the teams chasing the league leaders lost their next-to-last game as well. Thus, Pilot P.H. (9-4) and Mennonite/Brethren (9-4) each finished one game out of first place.
Dublin Baptist (5-1) fell from the ranks of the unbeatens when it lost to Belspring Baptist in the Dublin Church Softball League.
Dublin Baptist is tied with Dublin Methodist for the league lead. Dublin Methodist downed both Highland Park and Heritage to gain a share of first place.
In its other game, Dublin Baptist beat Fairlawn Baptist.
SIGN-UPS GALORE: You name it, it is going on in Christiansburg. The town's Parks and Recreation Department is holding registration for a variety of activities. For more information on any of them, call CHUCK MUNCY, the supervisor of athletics, at 382-2349.
Youth flag football sign-ups continue through Sept. 9. The sport is for children ages 8-11 (as of Nov. 1) who are not playing tackle football.
The six-week program begins the week of Sept. 13. It will be held Tuesdays after school at Christiansburg Elementary and Thursdays after school at Falling Branch Elementary.
The cost is $10 for town residents and $15 for non-residents.
Youth football clinic registration continues through Sept. 9.
The clinic will be Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. at Christiansburg High School. It will be conducted by Christiansburg High coach MIKE COLE and his staff.
The cost is $3.
Youth coed volleyball sign-ups continue through Sept. 16.
Players will be divided into three leagues based on their age (as of Nov. 1): Minor League (ages 9-11), Major League (ages 12-14) and High School League (ages 15-18 and in high school).
The leagues will play on Sunday afternoons at the Christiansburg Armory beginning Sept. 24.
The cost is $10 for town residents and $15 for non-residents.
Youth bowling lessons will be held throughout October at Triangle Bowling Lanes in Christiansburg.
The last day to register is Sept. 30.
Two sets of lessons will be offered. There will be bumper bowling lessons for those ages 3-6. And there will be beginning bowling lessons for those ages 7-18.
The lessons will be held four consecutive Saturdays at noon starting Oct. 8.
The cost is $8 for town residents and $13 for non-residents.
Adult flag football teams must be formed and registered by Friday.
The cost is $75 per team. Also, there is a $10 fee for each non-resident on a team.
Adult bowling lessons will be offered at Triangle Lanes as well.
The last day to sign up is Sept. 30.
Lessons will be held on Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m. for four straight weeks in October.
The cost is $10 for town residents and $20 for non-residents.
ATTENTION GYM RATS: Blacksburg has set its hours for its gym facilities in October and November.
In September, the Blacksburg Community Center will be open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday. The facility will be closed on the weekends and for Labor Day.
There will be free play in Gym I until 10 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. On the other three days of the week, there will be free play in both gyms until 5:45 p.m.
The schedule expands in October with weekend hours. The community center will be open noon-8 p.m. on Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. Both days are all-day free play.
Also this fall, the town's new facility at Kipps Elementary School will open.
In September and October, the gym will be available for basketball free play and for rental.
On Monday through Friday, basketball free play is divided into two periods. Immediately after school, 3:30-5:30 p.m., play is restricted to youths in grades 2-8. Then, from 5:30 until 10 p.m., free play is open to all ages.
On the weekends, anybody can play anytime the gym is open. The facility will operate 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday.
In addition, the gym can be rented for private functions for two-hour blocks on Friday and Saturday evenings. The blocks available in September and October are 6-8 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.
These schedules are subject to change without notice. For more information about the facilities, call the community center at 961-1135.
INFORMATION, PLEASE: If you have an item for the Community Sports Notebook, there are three ways you can get it to us:
By mail: Roanoke Times & World-News, New River Valley Bureau, P.O. 540, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
By fax: 381-1656.
Or in person at the New River Valley Bureau.
When sending information, please include first names of all persons and a telephone number in case of questions.
Also, please be aware that because of publication deadlines, notices of upcoming events (such as camps and registrations) should be sent two weeks in advance in order to ensure their publication.
M.J. Dougherty covers racing and community sports for the Roanoke Times & World-News' New River Valley bureau.
by CNB