Sports & Recreation

REGISTER NOW: Hoggard High hosts boys' basketball camps this summer

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 11:23am

REGISTER NOW: Hoggard High hosts boys' basketball camps this summer

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Hoggard High School is hosting two basketball camps this summer for boys between first and ninth grades.

The camps will take place from June 25-28 and July 9-12, 9 a.m. until noon each day. The cost to attend is $75 for one week or $130 for both weeks.

To find out more about the basketball camps, go to hoggardbasketball.com or call coach Brett Queen at 910-350-2072, ext. 254.

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SLIDESHOW: UNCW baseball defeats James Madison

Submitted by Tyler Heffernan, Community Content Provider

Friday, March 9th, 2012, 8:33pm

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Battle of the Badges: Sheriff's Office takes on Police Department

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 2nd, 2012, 12:38pm

Battle of the Badges: Sheriff's Office takes on Police Department

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and the Wilmington Police Department will take each other on during the “Battle of the Badges” basketball game on Saturday, March 3.

The event will raise money and awareness for the Big Buddy program, which helps mentor at-risk youth in the community, according to a news release.

The 19-year rivalry will take place at the Schwartz Center on the campus of Cape Fear Community College at 2 p.m. and will include raffle prizes, face painting, and food.

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Women’s fitness center relocating to Monkey Junction

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 11:19am

Women’s fitness center relocating to Monkey Junction

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – This spring, Wilmington Lady Fitness, currently located at 5226 South College Road, will be relocating to land where Alford’s Seafood used to be, at 5330 Carolina Beach Road.

“At Wilmington Lady Fitness, we understand the many changes that are happening in the fitness business and are changing our business model to reflect these changes,” said Brian Autry owner of Wilmington Lady Fitness, in a statement. “With the ever growing need for more personalized attention in our industry we are expanding our traditional health club model and infusing a personal training business.”

The gym’s new business model will allow its members the option of both small and large-group personal training memberships.

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Oleander Golf Center broken into, clubs stolen

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 20th, 2012, 1:48pm

Oleander Golf Center broken into, clubs stolen

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The Oleander Golf Center was broken into Saturday night and numerous golf clubs were stolen.

Someone threw a brick through the glass door in the back of the business, located at 5026 Oleander Drive, to gain entry, according to Wilmington Police Department spokesperson Lucy Crockett. Golf clubs, related equipment and a small amount of cash were reportedly taken.

Anyone with information about the incident should call 911 or the WPD at 910-343-3600.

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UNCW men’s basketball tickets specially priced for VCU game

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 20th, 2012, 11:06am

UNCW men’s basketball tickets specially priced for VCU game

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The Seahawks need help from their proud teal fans and the UNCW Athletics department is hoping to make it easy for families to show up.

Special $5 tickets for selected areas will be available for the UNCW vs. VCU men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Trask Coliseum.

The offer excludes seats in sections 203-205, 217-219 and all downstairs area, according to a news release from the school.

Fans can purchase the $5 tickets by calling the ticket office at 910-962-3233 or by going to UNCWsports.com.

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Sheriff's Office vs. Police Department: Find out which agency is better at basketball

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Sunday, February 19th, 2012, 1:38pm

Sheriff's Office vs. Police Department: Find out which agency is better at basketball

The event will raise money and awareness for the Big Buddy program, which helps mentor at-risk youth in the community, according to a news release.

The 19-year rivalry will take place at the Schwartz Center on the campus of Cape Fear Community College at 2 p.m. and will include raffle prizes, face painting, and food.

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