Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements

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MOVTA Summer Tennis Junior Match Play

MOVTA will be sponsoring Summer Tennis Junior Match Play overseen by Tyler Wright for area middle school and high cchool players.

MOVTA wants to encourage friendly competition in the Mid-Ohio-Valley with the end goal of improving match play in our area. It will be held from June 12-July 31 (excluding July 3). High school play will be from 3-4:30 p.m. and middle school play will be from 4:30-6. Sign-ups are on the first day. It will be held at the City Park Tennis Courts. It is free. The format will vary depending on attendance.

For information: Dee Lantz, 304-485-3109. If there is enough interest, we will set up a USTA tournament in July for which UTR points will be awarded. The cost for this would be $30.

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Marietta Pioneer Club Golf Outing

Now in its 39th year, the Marietta College Pioneer Club Golf Outing is set for Friday, July 19 at the Marietta Country Club. BSN Sports and FieldTurf are presenting sponsors for the 2024 outing.

The entry fee is $120 per golfer ($480 per foursome) and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, golf favors, and refreshments on the course. The Young Alumni discount returns for the sixth year where members of the Long Blue Line from the classes of 2020-2024 can play for just $75 per player.

There will be two flights of golf with shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for the second. Each flight will be limited to a maximum of 20 teams. Flight preference will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for the Pioneer Club Golf Outing, visit tinyurl.com/56pbamad.

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2024 Summer All-Comer Track Meets

The 2024 Summer All-Comer Track Meets are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on June 13 and 20 at Belpre High School.

The event is for all ages, and entry fee is $10 per participant for unlimited number of events.

Rolling schedule with automatic timing. All events will be timed finals with heats based on the times that athletes submit at registration, held 5-6 p.m., the day of the meet, at the track.

Ribbons will be awarded to the top six place winners in each event.

Athletes must provide their own shot and discus. Starting blocks will be provided.

Spikes will be checked and must be 1/4″ or less pyramids. No needle spikes will be allowed. No spikes will be sold at the meets.

For information: Rod O’Donnell, rrodonnell41@gmail.com

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Wood County Rec Summer Tennis Program Schedule

Wood County Rec Summer Tennis Program at the City Park Courts will be June 10-July 29 excluding the 4th of July week.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m.-noon. Full schedule available on our website. Ages 5-18 (Boys & Girls). The cost is $40 and includes a T-shirt. There are scholarships available. You can sign up now online at woodrecreation.com and we will have in person sign ups on June 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the tennis courts. Players may be moved to a different time slot depending on their skill level.

For information: rec office, 304-424-7311.