Published: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 / Updated: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 11:36 AM
FMMS dance team preps for Expo
FMMS dance team preps for Expo
The 2012-2013 Fort Mill Middle School dance team, coached by Caitlin Valk, is getting ready to showcase its routines at a Fort Mill School District Middle School Cheer and Dance Expo planned for February.
The team performs at school football and basketball games and pep rallies, and participated in the Fort Mill Christmas parade last month. Making up this year’s squad are Georgia Devaney, Carlie Nance, Amber Richardson, Ansley Liddell-Warfield and Zaria Harris.
To learn more about the team, go to fortmillathletics.com/page/show/521615-dance-2012-2013-
Blanks wins cornhole crown
Fort Mill resident Danny Blanks and playing partner Shane Andrews are the new world doubles champions of cornhole. The American Cornhole Organization held its world championships Jan. 9-12 at Harrah’s Tunica in Tunica, Miss.
According to the organization, Blanks and Andrews beat the top-ranked team in the world in the final round. Blanks and Andrews were ranked sixth heading into the event.
Get heart pumping with Heart of Nia
Join Nia trainer Stephaney Robinson-Abilon for a 2 1/2-hour journey into the Heart of Nia,noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Dance Center USA, 855 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill.
Through a powerful mix of music, movement, and heart-pounding joy, this playshop is an amazing introduction to the Nia technique and a dynamic experience for Nia lovers. Space is limited. Register online at movewithkat.com/playshop or call Kat at 980-475-2194.
Samaritan’s Feet Run for charity
Samaritan’s Feet is hosting its annual Polar Barefoot 5k Run/Walk Saturday at Freedom Park in Charlotte. Proceeds are used to providing shoes for people in need. Check-in is at 9 a.m. Race begins at 10 a.m. Register at smtnfeet.ejoinme.org/RunForAfrica.
Register 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 contact Andy Stahr at 547-2273.
Sign up 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 548-3787 or jblethen@tegacay.com.
Lacrosse club open to local kids
The Fort Mill Lacrosse Club offers teams for boys ages 15 and under and girls in grades two to eight. Registration and additional information is available at fmlacrosse.com or sending an email to info@fmlacrosse.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 emailing fortmillrugby@gmail.com.
Players wanted for alumni ballgames
Would you like to strap on a helmet one more time?
Gridiron Alumni plans 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, register at gridironalumni.com. For details, 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. Wednesdays Jan. 16-30.
Participants may attend all four sessions, but it’s not mandatory. The cost is $3 a session for nonmembers and free for members.
Played with a composite paddle and modified whiffle ball on a badminton-sized court, pickleball is great exercise. For details about pickleball, see the sport’s official website, uspa.org.
CHAMP sports begin in March
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 March 4 and concludes May 25.
For online registration, schedules and costs, go to calvarychurch.com.
Tennis lessons at the complex
Absolute Tennis is partnering up with Complex on the Greenway for a summer full of tennis. This tennis camp is designed for players ranging in skills from beginner to advanced. This camp will work on form and conditioning with hours of instruction, match play and tennis-related games. For more information, call Billy McKinney at 287-5263.
Indian Land boosters seek help
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 548-9452 or mmayer@lcsd.k12.sc.us.
Train at the Y with Fitness 101
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 by 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