Former RSHS golfer attempted to qualify for the Women’s British Open

Whitney Wright-Naevestad formerly of Rockingham and currently of Oslo, Norway played in the Ricoh Women’s British Open qualifier at The Berkshire Golf Club in Berkshire, England on July 13.

Wright-Naevestad shot a five-over 77 to miss qualifying for the tournament by four shots.

Wright-Naevestad played golf for Richmond Senior High and won the 2003 NCHSAA girls individual title. The Lady Raiders captured the 2002 and 2003 state championships.

She later played on golf at Florida State University.

She is the daughter of Bill Wright of Lincolnton and Renee Bullion of Rockingham and granddaughter of Gracie Snead and the late June Snead also of Rockingham.

Raider football announces practice times for its players

All Richmond Senior High School football players must have physicals, and trainers and coaches must have a copy of the physical before players are allowed to practice.

All rising juniors and seniors should report to the Richmond Senior High School weight room for a meeting on July 31 at 8 p.m. Practice will take place from 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Practice will resume from 12:01 - 12:20 a.m.

All rising sophomores should report to the RSHS weight room on July 31 at 6:30 p.m. to receive equipment. Practice will run from 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. and 12:01 - 12:20 a.m.

All rising freshmen should report to the lower end of Richmond’s football practice field at on Aug. 3 at 9:50 a.m. Practice will run from 10 a.m. - noon. All rising freshmen need to bring T-shirts, shorts and football cleats.

For additional information, contact Raider coach Paul Hoggard at 997-9822.

Leak Street High School to host

summer basketball league

Leak Street High School will sponsor a summer basketball league. Signups will be accepted until July 23.

The cost is $25 per child, but if two or more children from the same household sign up, then the cost is $20 per child. The age groups are 6-9, 10-14 and 15-17.

In addition, coaches are needed for the league.

For more information about the league or to volunteer to coach, call 997-9800.

Rockingham Parks and Recreation

taking soccer signups

The Rockingham Parks and Recreation will accept soccer league registrations until Aug. 17.

To be eligible to participate, a child must be at least four-years-old and not turn 16 on or before Aug. 1.

For city residents, the cost is $20 plus $6 if not currently insured by Parks and Recreation. For non-city residents, the cost is $30 plus $6 if not currently insured by Parks and Recreation.

For additional information, contact the Rockingham Parks and Recreation at 895-6810.

Hamlet accepting soccer registrations

The City of Hamlet is accepting soccer applications for the 2009 season. The cost is $30 per child and registration will continue until Aug. 7.

Late registration will be from Aug. 10-14 with an addition $10 late fee.

The leagues will be broken down to 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15-year-old age groups. Participants will be placed in a league based on their age as of April 30.

For additional information, contact Hamlet Parks & Recreation at 582-7998.

FirstHealth to offer summer camps

FirstHealth will offer a Fitness / Sport Camp class will be held for children ages 8-12 on July 27-31 and Aug. 10-14. the cost is $45 for members and $55 for non-members.

Registration forms are available at the FirstHealth Fitness Center front desk or call (910) 410-0123 ext. 222.