Dixie Angels team raising funds for trip

The Rockingham Angels all-star squad, which won the state championship last week in Troy, is selling raffle tickets for $1 each to raise money for its trip to Monroe, Louisiana for the Dixie Softball World Series. Among the prizes to be given away is a $100 Visa card. To purchase a ticket, contact either Scott Frye at 910-895-0252 or Kim Lyerly at 910-995-7302. The team has also created a GoFundMe.com page for donations. The link to donate is www.gofundme.com/ncdixieangels.

Hamlet to have football informational meeting

New Hamlet Middle football coach Jason Norton will hold an informational meeting for any students, as well as their parents, who are interested in playing football 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the school’s cafeteria. For more information, contact the school at 910-582-7903.

Soccer team looking for players

The AC Rock U13 travel soccer team will have tryouts on the Richmond Senior soccer field 10 a.m. Saturday. The team will be expanding its roster as it moves from 8-on-8 to the 11 vs. 11 format. AC Rocks travels across the region to play in tournaments and showcase events against some of the top teams. This year’s registration runs from July 31 to Aug. 1. For information on the tryout or the team, contact Pat Moss at 910-206-2820.

Richmond to hold volleyball camp

The annual Richmond Senior Volleyball Camp is set for July 28 and 29. The camp is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon each day in Raider Gymnasium. The camp is open to girls who will be entering fifth through eighth grade this fall. The cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt. Campers should bring a water bottle and knee pads each day. Forms are available at the high school and Browder Park. The goal of the camp is to “provide an opportunity for all camp participants to develop their fundamental volleyball skills and to increase their knowledge of the game while having fun.” For information, contact Michelle Wimpey at 910-723-5463.

Soccer signups to continue in Hamlet

Youth soccer registration for the city of Hamlet Parks and Recreation Department will continue until Friday and a late registration period will be held July 27 to 31. The cost is $30 per child and $40 during the late registration period. Signups will be accepted at Hamlet City Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants must have turned 4 years old by April 30 and cannot have turned 13 by the same date. For information, contact the Hamlet Parks and Recreation Department at 910-582-7998.

Adult basketball league to begin

The city of Hamlet Parks and Recreation Department will have an adult over 30 basketball league. Signups for teams or individuals is currently being accepted until July 31. The cost is $250 for teams and $35 for individuals. Anyone who registers as an individual will be placed on a team if there are enough players. To signup or for questions, contact Maurice McLaurin at 910-417-8370.

Rockingham opens youth soccer registration

The Rockingham Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting youth soccer registrations until Aug. 10. The cost is $25 for city residents and $45 for non-city residents. There will be an additional $6 charge if the child is not currently insured by the department. Participants must be at least 4 years of age on or before Aug. 1 and cannot turn 16 by the same date. For information, contact the department at 910-895-6810.

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