Open tryouts will be held August 6 and 12 for boys’ and girls’ teams.
Fredericksburg Football Club Open Tryouts
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Fredericksburg Grizzlies American Basketball Association Tryouts Scheduled June 26
Fredericksburg’s new American Basketball Association (ABA) semi-professional team plans to begin their first season in November.
James Monroe Falls to Western Albemarle in Soccer Semifinal
The final score was 6-2.
JMHS Boy’s Soccer Plays State Semifinal June 10
The Jackets face Western Albemarle of Crozet, Va.
James Monroe Advances to Conference 28 Semifinal
The Yellow Jackets will play William Monroe High School on February 16, 2016.
Holiday High School Basketball Showcase at UMW
The Rappahannock Fredericksburg Rotary Club is sponsoring the holiday tournament.
Canoe Poling Nationals and Whitewater Canoe Race in Fredericksburg
The events are June 6, 2015, in Fredericksburg, Va.
ACA Releases Standup Paddle Safety Video
If you’re a standup paddleboarder, the type of water you’re in determines the safety equipment you use.
Potomac Nationals Donate Field Tarp to UMW
By Susan Larson
The Potomac Nationals, the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Washington Nationals, donated their Pfitzner Stadium field tarp to the University of Mary Washington Baseball program.
Spotsylvania County Little League Opening Day
Bill Bray, retired MLB left-handed relief pitcher with the
Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals will be the keynote speaker at Spotsylvania County Little League Opening Day, Saturday, April 12, 2014.
The day’s festivities will be held at Patriot Park, 5710 Smith Station Rd., in Fredericksburg. The festivities begin at 8:45 a.m.
Players will need to arrive earlier, and should check with their coaches about when and where to meet.
George Morris Clinic Coming to The Plains
By Susan Larson
George Morris, world-renowned hunter/jumper trainer, will be at Beverly Equestrian in The Plains, Va., Tuesday, April 30 through Thursday, May 1, 2014.
Morris will offer three classes each day:
Short Circuit Horse Show Association 2014 Shows
The Short Circuit Horse Show Association features classes suitable for every rider, from beginner to expert. The association will host 19 shows in its 2014 season. The schedule is listed at the end of this article.
Providing Opportunities for Practice
The Short Circuit Horse Show Association was founded in 1965 by a group of parents who wanted to provide opportunities for riding students to progress from beginner shows to A-rated shows.
Tim Young, Stephanie Fulmer Fastest in Historic 13.1
Tim Young of Fredericksburg and Stephanie Fulmer of Arlington were the fastest men and women’s runners in the Marine Corps Historic Half on May 18, according to the unofficial results posted Sunday afternoon.
The 27-year-old Young ran a 4:58 mile pace to finish the 13.1 miles in 1:05:09.
Fulmer, 24, ran a 6:30 mile pace to finish in 1:25:18.
Fredericksburg Runner Sets Record at Second Largest Historic Half
By Tami Faram, Marine Corps Historic Half
Two course records were set Sunday morning as the second-largest field of finishers completed the Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg.
Historic Half record holder and Fredericksburg resident Tim Young, 27, crossed the finish in 1:05:09, breaking his own course record of 1:06:57.
Suns Staying Longer in Hagerstown
By Susan Larson
The Hagerstown Suns may be staying in Maryland another two years.
Hagerstown City Council voted 3 – 2 to approve a two-season lease extension for the team, which has hopes of moving to Fredericksburg.
Where to Watch World Cup Soccer
By Susan Larson
We’re days into the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but I’m still receiving requests from local residents wondering where they can catch the games.
Home Team Grill Fredericksburg, 1109 Jefferson David Hwy, is showing all World Cup Games.
Legends Sports Grille at 9969 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Fredericksburg is showing all U.S. games and offering specials.
Spotsylvania Little League Umpire-in-Chief Honored
By Susan Larson
Spotsylvania County Little League (SCLL) Umpire-in-Chief Brian Wolfe has had a summer of honors.
Just prior to the Little League Southeast Regional Championship game August 9 in Warner Robbins, Ga., Wolfe was presented the Southeastern Region Golden Mask Award for outstanding work as an umpire and volunteer. He was also chosen to throw the first pitch for the championship game.
Learn to Fly Fish with Friends of the Rappahannock
By Susan Larson
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) presents Fly Fishing 101 from 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Aug. 16.
“This is a perfect workshop for beginning fly fishers and Scouts working on the fly fishing merit badge,” said Woodie Walker, community conservationist with Friends of the Rappahannock.
Diamond Nation Asks City for $18 Million More Towards Stadium
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation is asking the City of Fredericksburg to contribute $18 million more towards building a stadium complex to host the Hagerstown Suns and provide space for amateur baseball and softball camps and tournaments.
The total cost of the project originally had been estimated at about $25 – $30 million.
City Manager Bev Cameron made the announcement in an update to City Council during their August 12 meeting.
City Considers Real Estate Tax Exemption for Diamond Nation Stadium Complex
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation has requested a permanent real estate tax exemption from the City of Fredericksburg in exchange for a revenue share “in perpetuity” and the city’s investment of up to $26 million to build a baseball stadium and sports complex in Celebrate Virginia South.
The new terms came in a letter to City Council on August 21 from Diamond Nation owner Jack Cust.
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