Sports & Recreation

Lawn Mower Racing

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 7th, 2011, 4:19pm

A lawn mower race is scheduled in Byron on April 9.

Gates open at 9 a.m. and the race is at 2 p.m.

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Paws at the Park: Doggy Beauty Pageant!

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 24th, 2011, 10:59am

Byron Farmers Market on Saturday April 30th from 10 a.m.-noon for a Paws at the Park event.

The doggy beauty pageant begins at 11 a.m. There will be four categories: Dog King, Big Dog Queen (for dogs 35lbs and up) and Princess and Prince (for little dogs)...prizes will be awarded to the winners and they will be "crowned" and receive a cape for their victory.

A local kennel will give free toenail clips for dogs, a doggie clothing sale will be on site, and other vendors selling dog-related accessories will be on site as well.

Peach County Animal Rescue will also be on site to have dog adoptions.

If you are interested in participating, please call Regina at 478-956-5555 or email at byroncrossing@yahoo.com.

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Mural Project Needs Volunteers, Artists

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, March 14th, 2011, 11:10am

For applications or to sign up to volunteer call 478-956-2409.

The event kick-off is March 26.

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Basketball Tournament Tickets on Sale

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011, 5:29pm

Tickets for the 78th Annual Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Basketball Tournament are now on sale in the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) Cashier’s Office.

This year’s tournament will be held in Atlanta on the campuses of Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University from March 2-5.

Ticket prices are as follows: General Admission, $15; Student Admission, $10.

Tournament tickets at FVSU are not available for purchase through the online system and can only be purchased at the Cashier’s Office.

Complete tournament brackets (with match-ups and locations) will be available at www.fvsusports.com. on Sunday, February 27.

For more information, contact the FVSU Office of Sports Information at 478-825-6437.

The Cashier's Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Troupe Building.

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FVSU to Host Tryouts for High School Players

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011, 3:43pm

The Fort Valley State University (FVSU) Football Program will conduct open tryouts for high school seniors and recent graduates on Saturday, February 26 at 10 a.m. at Wildcat Stadium on the FVSU campus.

That is according to a FVSU news release.

All high school seniors and recent graduates interested in playing for the 2011 Wildcats Football Team are invited to attend.

“Our search for talented players who can contribute to the growth of our program doesn’t end with our traditional recruiting effort, said FVSU Head Coach Donald Pittman. “We realize that there may be some high school players who may not have been heavily recruited and are still looking for opportunities to play on the next level. This tryout will give us a chance to identify some players who may have slipped under the regular recruiting radar but are more than capable of playing at FVSU.”

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FVSU Basketball Fans to Wear Pink

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011, 1:40pm

For Fort Valley State's basketball game Saturday, fans should wear pink.

By participating in the Women’s Basketball Coach Association’s (WBCA) 2011 “Pink Zone” Initiative, the Lady Wildcats Basketball Program will renew its commitment to increasing awareness about breast cancer, a Fort Valley State news release says.

The game is Saturday, February 19 at 6 p.m. at Fort Valley State.

The WBCA’s “Pink Zone” Initiative is a global, unified effort of the WBCA’s nation of coaches to assist in raising breast cancer awareness across college campuses, in communities and beyond.

You can show your support of this cause by wearing something pink for Saturday’s game.

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