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Updated 1:36 AM Sunday, October 17, 2010

UPDATED FOR SUNDAY, OCT. 17

TALAWANDA HALL TO INDUCT EIGHT: The Talawanda Athletic Hall of Fame will induct eight new members on Oct. 21 at the Heritage Room of the Shiver Center at Miami University. The inductees are Emily Bulach Garber (2002, soccer and basketball), Jeff Chabot (1990, football and basketball), Joyce Eaton Leyrer (1964, field hockey, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball and track), Don and Jane Kelly (THS Heart & Spirit Award), Jason Lindsey (1970, football, basketball, wrestling and track), Chris Miller (1973, football, basketball and track), Jesse Rhodenbaugh (2001, cross country, soccer and track) and Stacey Ritz (1998, cross country and track). Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased through the Talawanda athletic office by calling (513) 273-3205. RSVPs are requested by Oct. 15.

ROSS TO HOLD 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY: The Ross High School girls basketball program will hold a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for boys and girls ages 10 and over on Saturday, Oct. 23, starting at 10 a.m. The cost is $45 per team and is due by Oct. 16. The event is a fund-raiser for the Ross girls basketball program. Registration forms can be picked up at Ross High School. For more information, contact Emily Cooper at aircoop5@yahoo.com.

BASKETBALL OFFICIATING CLASSES: Anyone, male or female, age 14 years and older is eligible to become a licensed referee. Classes will be held at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Bennett School in Franklin across from Franklin Community Park. Cost is $140 which includes rule book, examination fee and other associated items. The class schedule is Oct. 17, 24 and 31, Nov. 7, 14 and 21. For more information, call instructor Harry Hall at (937) 746-7711.

SALVATION ARMY FORMING BASKETBALL LEAGUES: Youth basketball leagues are being formed a The Salvation Army in Hamilton for boys, ages 6-18, and girls, ages 6-15. Open registration will be held at The Salvation Army, 235 Ludlow St., from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19. The registration deadline is Oct. 20. For more information, call Debbie Banks at (513) 863-1445, ext. 17.

MIDDLETOWN GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION: Any girl in grades K-2 that attends Middletown City Elementary Schools, and is interested in playing basketball this winter, there will be registration and informational meetings from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 19-21 at Middletown High School. Cost for the league is $50 per player that must be paid in full at sign-ups. Practices will start the week of Oct. 25 and games will begin Nov. 13. Any questions, call coach Scott Dalton at (513) 420-4500 ext. 3253.

TRYOUTS FOR MIDDLETOWN GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALL: Any girl in grades 3-6 that lives in the Middletown City School District and is interested in playing basketball this winter, the Middletown coaching staff will be conducting tryouts from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21 in the Paul Walker Gymnasium at Middletown High School. You must bring a copy of your birth certificate and be accompanied by an parent/guardian the first day so consent and medical forms can get filled out properly. Any questions, call coach Scott Dalton at (513) 420-4500 ext. 3253.

TALAWANDA SEEKING COACHES: Talawanda High School is seeking applicants for the positions of junior varsity softball coach and assistant varsity track and field coach. Anyone interested in applying can contact Chris Weaver in the athletic office at weaverc@talawanda.org or by phone at (513) 273-3205.

WOMENS FOOTBALL TRYOUTS THIS MONTH: The Dayton Diamonds, proud members of the Womens Football Alliance, will be holding tryouts and conditioning through the month of October. Practices will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at John Wolfe Park, located at 4030 Denlinger Road in Trotwood. Athletes must be at least 18 years of age to tryout and have proof of health insurance. For more information, call (937) 854-8030 or go to the Diamonds website at www.daytondiamonds.net.

BUTLER COUNTY SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME CEREMONY IS OCT. 24: The Butler County Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Induction Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at Tori’s Station in Fairfield. Tickets are $30 each and available at Clark’s Sporting Goods in Hamilton, Symmes Tavern in Fairfield and Don’s Grocery and Carry Out in Darrtown. For more information, call Rob Robinson at (513) 692-1798.

WSLL ANNUAL FALL MEETING: The West Side Little League annual fall meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Eagles Lodge on Smalley Blvd.

THUNDER UNITED 13U SOCCER HAS ROSTER OPENINGS: The Thunder United 13U boys soccer team still has roster spots open for the fall 2010 season. For more information, call Jack at (513) 659-0394.

OHIO HEAT 15U NEEDS PLAYERS: The Ohio Heat 15U baseball team is looking for players to join the team for the 2011 season. The team has its own indoor training facility with professional trainers and will be playing 40-50 games with a strong tournament schedule. For more info, call Don at (513) 470-3600 or send an e-mail to donakins1@gmail.com.

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