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Published: Tuesday, Jan. 08, 2013 / Updated: Monday, Jan. 07, 2013 04:01 PM

Registration begins for Fort Mill rec sports

Fort Mill Middle 8th grade boys start 4-2

The Fort Mill Middle School eighth grade boys basketball team is currently 4-2 in the season and third in the conference. The Jackets started out strong – going 4-0 to start the season – then lost two tough games heading into Christmas break.

Reed Strawhorn, Alex Stennett, and Aaron Toler have been leading scorers for the Jackets, who are averaging 42 points a game while holding opponents to 36 points on average. The Jackets have also been shooting the ball well from behind the arc, connecting on 30  3-pointers.

On the defensive end, the Jackets are led by Stennett, who leads the team in steals, blocks and rebounds. LaDarious Turner is also playing good defense, trailing closely in steals and rebounds.

Against Oak Ridge, the Golden Eagles’ defense proved to be too much for the Jackets. Fort Mill, which lost 37-25, had defeated Oak Ridge earlier in the season.

“It was a tough fought game,” Fort Mill coach Tate Hamilton said.

“The shots weren’t falling for us, and we didn’t attack the basket enough. We played great on defense limiting Oakridge to one shot, but could not get our offense working on the other end.”

The Jackets host Gold Hill Middle Thursday and then will play Springfield Middle School on Jan. 14 at Springfield.

Hole-in-one for Ringley

Ron Ringley made a hole-in-one on hole 17 at Fort Mill Golf Club on Dec. 30.

He used a 4-iron for the 175-yard ace. It was witnessed by Burt Welch and Greg Greemon.

Registration begins for Fort Mill rec sports

Fort Mill Parks and Recreation spring sports registration runs until Feb. 6 at the Recreation Complex on the Greenway (971 Tom Hall St.). Youth sports offered are ASA Softball (7-12), Little League Baseball (5-13), Youth Soccer (4-12), Girls Volleyball (grades 3-8) and Boys Basketball (11-15).

For more information, go to fortmillsc.gov or leroysprings.com, or contact Andy Stahr at 803-547-2273 or astahr@fortmillsc.gov.

Sign-ups under way for Tega Cay rec sports

Tega Cay Parks and Recreation spring sports registration runs until Feb. 9. Youth sports offered are ASA Softball (7-12), Little League Baseball (3-13) and Youth Soccer (3-14). Adult sports offered are Co-ed Kickball, and Men’s and Women’s Softball (21 and older).

All registration is available online at www.tegacaysc.org. For more information, contact Joey Blethen at 803-548-3787 or jblethen@tegacay.com

Youth, teen rugby players wanted

The Fort Mill Dragons Rugby Club is looking for players from beginner to experienced to play on middle school (ages 10-14) and high school (19 and under) teams. Anyone interested in playing, supporting or coming out to watch a home game can find the team on Facebook by searching for The Fort Mill Dragons Rugby Club or sending an email to fortmillrugby@gmail.com.

Players wanted for alumni football games

Would you like to strap on a helmet one more time?

Alumni football is coming to Fort Mill. Gridiron Alumni is planning several full-contact alumni football games. Gridiron Alumni travels the nation pitting old football rivals against each other one more time. Players need to sign up, and the first 40 players on each team get to play. The team that gets 30 people registered first gets home-field advantage.

Teams from Fort Mill, Indian Land and Nation Ford high schools – as well as other area teams – are forming now. The games are set for early spring. If you or someone you know is interested in putting on the pads one more time, go to gridironalumni.com to register. If you have any questions, call Chris at 530-410-6396 or go to the website. Gridiron Alumni was founded in 2010 and has raised more than $150,000 for schools and charities using alumni football games.

Learn to play pickleball

USAPA Ambassadors Jane Harvey and Frank Kinder will be conducting an “Introduction to Pickleball” clinic at the Complex on the Greenway, 971 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill, 1-3 p.m. over four consecutive Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 9.

Participants may attend all four sessions, but it’s not mandatory. The cost is $3 a session for non-members and free for members.

Played with a composite paddle and modified whiffle ball on a badminton-sized court, pickleball is great exercise. For more information about pickleball, see the sport’s official website, uspa.org.

CHAMP sports begin in March, athletes welcome

Spring registration is also now open for Calvary Church’s CHAMP Sports, including recreational soccer (ages 3–14), flag football (ages 6–11), T-ball (ages 5–6), coach pitch baseball (ages 7–8) and karate (ages 5–adult).

One of the largest sports outreaches in the Charlotte area with 18 playing fields spread over 10 acres, CHAMP offers kids a top-notch experience with an emphasis on sportsmanship and Christian character development, as well as athletic skills. The season begins with practices on March 4 and concludes on May 25.

For online registration, schedules and costs, go to calvarychurch.com.

Carolina Pilates has See’s

See’s candy will be available at Carolina Pilates, 852 Gold Hill Road, Suite 102, for the holidays. A portion of the profits will be donated to the Fort Mill Community Playhouse.

Call Terry at 803-548-8775, 803-370-0554 or stop by the studio to get your candy.

Indian Land boosters looking for support

The Indian Land High School Athletic Booster Club is selling program ads, corporate signs, memberships and season passes. All forms can be downloaded from the ILHS website at ilhs.lancasterscschools.org.

For more information, contact Coach Mayer at 803-548-9452 or mmayer@lcsd.k12.sc.us.

Bills Backers gather at Towne Tavern

Buffalo Bills fans are invited to Towne Tavern at Fort Mill, home of the York County Buffalo Bills Backers Fan Club. Join your fellow Bills fans in Suite 160 and view all Buffalo Bills games on a 10-foot high-definition projection with theater sound.

Great specials, giveaways and Western New York fare. For membership information, contact Towne Tavern at 803-802-2340 or towntavern@comporium.net.

Train at the Y

Fitness 101 at the Fort Mill YMCA is a course designed for anyone serious about getting leaner, stronger and in-shape once and for all. Get the information you need to meet your fitness goals – addressing such issues as proper breathing, range of motion and exercise selection.

The course meets at 9 a.m. the third Saturday of each month and the cost is $5.

From staff reports