Sports & Recreation

Hammerheads to host tryout next month

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director

Monday, November 26th, 2012, 5:17pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Have you ever wanted to play for the Wilmington Hammerheads?

Now is your chance. The team will hold tryouts on Sunday, December 9th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The tryout is open to the public.

There will also be a free clinic for youth at 2:15 that afternoon.

The Hammerheads are collecting toys for Toys for Tots during those events. If you donate a toy, you will get a youth ticket to the home opener in 2013.

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Tickets still available for UNCW hoops

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012, 11:38am

Press Release From UNCW Athletics:

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Single game tickets are on sale now for UNCW men’s and women’s basketball and two special mini-plan packages are still available for the upcoming 2012-13 season at Trask Coliseum.

Tickets for UNCW’s men’s basketball exhibition game with N.C. Wesleyan on Nov. 3 are $10 for adults and $5 for youths 15-under. Regular season single game tickets are $16 and $10.

Women’s basketball single game tickets are $6 for all games. There is no admission for UNCW faculty/staff and youths 15-under.

A CAA Mini-Plan Package is available that covers eight Colonial Athletic Association contests. The cost is $80. Games included are Jan. 2 (Towson), Jan. 12 (George Mason), Jan. 16 (Old Dominion), Jan. 28 (James Madison), Feb. 6 (Georgia State), Feb. 9 (Hofstra), Feb. 23 (Delaware) and Feb. 27 (William & Mary).

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UNCW club ice hockey team playing several upcoming home games

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 9:00am

UNCW club ice hockey team playing several upcoming home games

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Despite the ongoing NHL lockout, you can still get your hockey fix by attending some upcoming UNCW club ice hockey team games.

The following is a schedule of upcoming home games, which will take place at the Wilmington Ice House:

10 p.m., Oct. 20 – Vs. UNC Charlotte
10 p.m., Oct. 26 – Vs. Salisbury University
4:30 p.m., Oct. 27 – Vs. Salisbury University

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The Azalea Coast Dance Chapter presents Latin and ballroom dance

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 11:29am

The Azalea Coast Dance Chapter presents Latin and ballroom dance

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Azalea Coast NC USA Dance Chapter is offering a Dance Lesson and Social Dance at the New Hanover County Senior Center Saturday, October 13 at 6:45 p.m.

The group lesson starts at 6:45 p.m. and will last until 7:30 p.m. followed by the social dance to a custom mix of ballroom and Latin music, which starts at 7:30 p.m. and lasts until 10 p.m.

Admission: $3 - $10

The admission price includes the group lesson. A partner is not required.

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Group against public-funded stadium to host event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 10:42am

Group against public-funded stadium to host event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – There will be an event Saturday for those who are against using tax payer dollars to fund a baseball stadium in the area.

According to the Political Action Committee, the event will be held at shelter #3 in Hugh MacRae Park from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The group will have a cookout and give out campaign materials, like yard sings and bumper stickers.

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SLIDESHOW: Magic Johnson at UNCW

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 8:38pm

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UNCW cross country teams tune up for CAA's

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 10:30am

UNCW cross country teams tune up for CAA's

From UNCW Athletics:

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – The UNCW men’s and women’s cross country teams go through their final paces before the 2012 Colonial Athletic Association Championships this Friday when they compete in the Blue Ridge Open Cross Country Meet in Boone, N.C.

The Seahawks are making their fifth appearance of the season against a large field at the Donnie Kennedy XC Trails. The event, hosted by Appalachian State, features the Women’s Gold 5K at 3:30 p.m. and the Men’s Gold 8K at 4:15 p.m.

“This has been our final tune-up meet for several years now,” said UNCW assistant cross country/track and field coach Layne Schwier. “This will help us gauge how we look as a team just two weeks away from the conference meet. The competition is usually very good and it’s a great time of year to compete because the temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing.”

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