Sports & Recreation

Free screening exams scheduled soon for NHC student athletes

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:06am

Free screening exams scheduled soon for NHC student athletes

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Free athletic screening exams will be offered soon to athletes and cheerleaders who attend school in New Hanover County, according to a school system spokesperson.

All students who plan to participate in athletics or cheerleading during the 2013-2014 school year are required to undergo a screening examination, per the state’s requirements.

Exams for girls will take place Thursday, May 23 at the following locations:

6 p.m.

Williston
Holly Shelter
New Hanover
Myrtle Grove
Roland-Grise
Hoggard

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2013 Walk to End Violence Against Women happening Sunday

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 4:32pm

2013 Walk to End Violence Against Women happening Sunday

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Lace up your shoes!

The 2013 Walk to End Violence Against Women will be held Sunday.

The annual event raises awareness against gender-based violence.

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Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Sunday, March 10th, 2013, 8:00am

Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big high school sports fan, you know that nothing is worse than not knowing whether or not your team won a game, or what the final score was.

Now, WECT is now sending text alerts with the final scores straight to your phone.

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UNCW's softball team gets into the 'Harlem Shake'

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 12:21pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Members of the UNCW softball team are joining in the “Harlem Shake” fun.

They created their own version of the dance in an effort to get their name out in the community.

The Seahawk softball team is trying to raise the fan count at many of its games this year since it is starting the season fresh with half of a new team and new coaches.

Click here for a complete softball schedule.

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Tennis courts get makeover, new cabanas

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 12:14pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park is better than ever after some recent renovations.

Eight of the 19 tennis courts were resurfaced and two shaded cabanas were installed. Four of the resurfaced courts have additional lines to help younger players learn the game of tennis.

Wilmington Tennis Ladder donated the cabanas valued at $4,500.

The resurfacing project cost $30,000. It was paid for by grants totaling $20,000, a $5,000 donation and the City of Wilmington provided $5,000.

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Final deadline to apply for 'Biggest Loser' competition

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 11:53am

Final deadline to apply for 'Biggest Loser' competition

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Today is the deadline to apply for a spot in a local “Biggest Loser” competition.

Anita Harrell, owner of Fitness Motivation, has invited those who are obese to come to her studio to apply for a spot in the challenge.

"This challenge isn't for someone who wants to lose 20 pounds," said Harrell. "It's for people who have gone off the tracks with their fitness. It's for people who need large-scale weight loss in their life."

Six applicants will be selected to win 12 free weeks of personal training. Those selected will be working out with Anita five to seven days a week.

Applications must be turned in by February 11. The program will start at the end of February.

Go to www.fitnessmotivator4u.com for application details. Turn in your application at Fitness Motivation located on 709 North 4th Street, Suite 101, (910) 471-1356.

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Ribbon cutting held for Holly Tree Elementary's new track

Submitted by Craig Reck, Reporter

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, 6:20pm

Ribbon cutting held for Holly Tree Elementary's new track

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Years of fundraising from parents, teachers and students all came together Tuesday at a ribbon cutting for Holly Tree Elementary School’s new track.

The school's P.T.A. worked to raise about $33,000 for the project.

The first plan for it came up a few years ago, when parents wanted to remember the lives of two students named Bryson Parry and Jacob Hatten, both of whom died in 2009.

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