Winter weather 1, Saturday’s schedule 0

In what has to be the least surprising blog post in this site’s history, both Fayetteville-Cumberland and Hope Mills have called off Saturday’s games in anticipation of the looming winter weather.

Check back here later for make-up dates.

Until then, here’s hoping we can build a snowman tomorrow…

Here’s the press release from FCPR:

The FCPR Athletic Division has cancelled all youth basketball games and instructional basketball camps that were schedule for this Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. Please be mindful that all basketball practices scheduled for Cumberland County School facilities will be closed Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Please ensure that all of your patrons get this stoppage communication in advance for safety precautions. Please notify all of your support staff of this cancellation.

With the cancellation of these scheduled games, this will push the end of our basketball season out longer. Please check your facilities and book our youth basketball program and tournament dates from end of season date of Feb. 27, 2010. I will inform you of how we will make-up this lost date next week. The tournament now will start NLT March 1, 2010 thru March 13, 2010. The new date for FCPR Youth Basketball Champioship games will be March 20, 2010, site to be determine. Please stay safe and thanks for all that you do too make our FCPR Athletic Programs a huge success.

Please listen to the 306-7325 Weather Line.

Per conversation with Division Supervisors, at this time, centers are still operating on a normal schedule.

Warriors seeking players for new season

This came via e-mail from Karsten Ray…

Although football may be winding down, it is not over for the All American Youth Football League, home of the now nationally recognized Fayetteville Warriors. With the new focus and direction of the league, the Warriors are seeking those serious athletes who want to play football. After competing in two national tournaments this past season, it has been decided that the new focus of the AAYFL will be geared towards both competing here in the state, as well as nationally.

The AAYFL is currently conducting its pre-registrations for the upcoming 2010 Summer/Fall season. Ages range from 9-14 with 8 year olds being allowed to play with a waiver and 15 year olds whose birthday is after September 1st. Divisions are: 10U, 12U, and 14U. The Warriors will be competing this season in three national tournaments (pre-season, Thanksgiving, and National Championship). The cost is $80, which will help with uniforms and equipment.

For more information, call Karsten Ray at 527-4573 or Shawn Campbell at 910-527-8596 or e-mail the league at fayettevillewarriors@yahoo.com.

Click here for more information.

Standings and standings

Thanks to the good folks at Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation, we have some standings…

Adult basketball standings

Youth basketball standings

Hope Mills information

Thanks to Jenny Capps, we have some.

Zip over to the Hope Mills page to see it.

Sea Dragons compete in state championships

From our friend Jon Meier…

The Fayetteville YMCA Sea Dragons wrapped up competition at the 2010 Y State Championships held on January 15–17 with a eighth place overall finish and third in the small team category. 

Highlighting the meet were Y state champion performances by Dustin Dyer 200 Fly and Nicole Tronolone 500 Free, runner-up performances by Connor Johnson (13–14 100 Backstroke, 50 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, and 200 Backstroke), Dyer (15 and over 100 Butterfly), and the 400-yard  freestyle relay team of Dyer, Thomas Cameron, Lowell Gothard and Johnson. 

Third place finishers included Dustin Dyer (15 and over 100 Back), Devin Dyer (11–12 100 Fly), Joanna Lewis (15 and over 50 Free), Nicole Tronolone (15 and over 200 Backstroke) and Thomas Cameron (15 and over 50 Free). 

Complete Sea Dragon results are below…

The latest from Lake Rim

Our friend Ali Watts has another Lake Rim basketball update.

Zip on over to the West Area page to see it.

What’s new in Hope Mills

Made a quick trip over to Hope Mills this morning and got a little bit of video and a few pictures of a senior league basketball game.

You can see that, and some registration information for spring sports, on the Hope Mills page.

Fayetteville Soccer Club registration

From our friend Julie Bilyeu…

FSC Youth Recreation Soccer Registration
Ages Under 6 – Under 18
The Fayetteville Soccer Club is now accepting registrations for spring recreational soccer until Jan. 29. This program is geared for children who are beginning their soccer career or just want to have fun playing soccer. The fee is $75. The eight-week season begins Feb. 20.

The children are placed in age divisions ranging from U6 to U18 year old teams. Mainly parent volunteers coach these teams. These recreation teams practice once a week and play games on Saturday mornings. All practices will be held at a recreation center or school that is close to your neighborhood, if possible. All games will be played at the Jordan Soccer Complex located at 445 Treetop Drive off Ramsey Street across from TLC Car Wash.

To register for the spring season, go the website at www.faysoccerclub.com

Little Kicker Program (Ages Under 4 – Under 5)
After a successful debut, The Little Kicker Program returns for the spring soccer season.  This program is designed for our youngest players.  The program introduces new players and parents to the wonderful game of soccer.  The players and parents meet once a week, on Saturday mornings, for an hour. 

The training is led by a licensed coach from the FSC staff and is assisted by some of the select team members.  A different topic is introduced each week.  These topics cover the basics of kicking, dribbling, passing and shooting.  Body movement, body awareness, balance, and mobility are encouraged as well as activities that have a ball at every player’s feet.  The training session is for one hour.  The first part of the session is spent on activities and instruction.  The last part of the session is spent on six minute games.  All players will participate in these games. 

The games will be 3v3 and there will be no player substitutions.  The program is held for eight weeks at the Jordan Soccer Complex and coincides with recreation season.  The $75 fee includes one hour of instruction per week, a T-shirt and a size three ball.
To register for The Little Kicker Program, visit the website at www.faysoccerclub.com.

Youth soccer registration

From Patrick Dupree…

The John D. Fuller Sr. Recreational/Athletic Complex is currently accepting registrations for its “2010 Tiny Tots Indoor Soccer Camp” for Kids ages 5-8. The camp will offer instruction, training skills and techniques of dribbling, passing and shooting. In addition, there will be competitions to put the skills and techniques taught into practice. The registration fee is only $20.

For more information, contact Patrick Dupree at 868-2828, ext 224.

Adult women’s basketball league

From Patrick Dupree… 

The John D. Fuller Sr. Recreational/Athletic Complex will be holding a meeting for all lady ballers ages 18 and older who are interested in participating in an adult women’s basketball league.

This meeting will take place on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the John D. Fuller Sr Recreational/Athletic Complex located at 6627 Old Bunce Rd (near 71st High School). This meeting is just to find out if there is an interest in the community for women’s Basketball.

For more information, please contact Patrick Dupree at 868-2828 ext 224. We already have over 30 women interested so don’t be shy come out and see what its about.. IT’S ABOUT TIME FOR THE WOMEN TO SHINE!