#YouthSports | AM 1180 Radio

July 14, 2026

City of Summerville to Celebrate Recreation Improvements with Two Open House Events

Community Calandar, Community Calendar, Local News, Local News Items #AdamWilson, #BallfieldLighting, #Baseball, #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaInfo, #CityOfSummerville, #CommunityEvent, #CommunityInvestment, #DunsonField, #HVAC, #LocalGovernment, #Musco, #northwestgeorgia, #OpenHouse, #ParksAndRecreation, #PublicInvited, #Recreation, #Softball, #summervillega, #SummervilleParksAndRecreation, #SummervilleRecreationCenter, #WZQZ, #wzqznews, #YouthSports 0

The City of Summerville is inviting the public to attend two open house celebrations later this month highlighting recent improvements to the city’s recreational facilities.

The first event will be held Wednesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at the Summerville Recreation Center, where city officials will celebrate the installation of the facility’s new gymnasium HVAC system.

A second celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 24, at 8:30 p.m. at Dunson Field, where the city will officially unveil the new MUSCO ballfield lighting system during youth baseball and softball games.

Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson said both events are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend as the city marks the completion of these important recreation projects.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

LaFayette to Build New Wrestling Facility as Recreation Program Continues Rapid Growth

Local News, Local News Items #ChattoogaInfo, #ClayTracy, #CommunityDevelopment, #GeorgiaSports, #LaFayetteCityCouncil, #LaFayetteGA, #LocalGovernment, #northwestgeorgia, #northwestgeorgianews, #ParksAndRecreation, #PollinatorTrail, #Recreation, #SPLOST, #WalkerCountyGA, #WalkerCountyNews, #Wrestling, #WZQZ, #wzqznews, #YouthAthletics, #YouthSports, #YouthWrestling 0

The City of LaFayette is investing in the future of its youth wrestling program with the construction of a new dedicated facility, providing a permanent home for a program that has grown significantly over the past decade.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville and Trion Recreation Departments Open Registration for Fall Youth Sports

Community Calandar, Community Calendar, Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaInfo, #Cheerleading, #CommunitySports, #FallSports, #northwestgeorgia, #Soccer, #summervillega, #SummervilleParksAndRec, #trionga, #TrionRecreation, #Volleyball, #WZQZ, #wzqznews, #YouthSports, football 0

Families in Chattooga County can now sign up children for fall youth sports as both the Summerville and Trion Recreation Departments have opened registration for the upcoming season.

June 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Parks And Recreation Shares Sports Officials Training Opportunity

Local News, Local News Items #ArthurMBlankFamilyFoundation, #BaseballUmpire, #BasketballOfficials, #CommunitySports, #FootballOfficials, #GeorgiaParksAndRecreation, #GeorgiaRecreationAndParkAssociation, #GRPA, #SoccerOfficials, #SoftballUmpire, #SportsOfficials, #SportsOpportunities, #SportsTraining, #SummervilleParksAndRecreation, #VolleyballOfficials, #wzqznews, #YouthSports, georgia 0

Summerville Parks and Recreation is sharing information about a new statewide opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a sports official.

The Georgia Recreation and Park Association has partnered with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to offer sports officials training for anyone 16 years of age or older who is willing to complete the online training.

The program includes sports officials training, medical insurance, liability insurance, background checks, and uniform and equipment funding. The upfront cost to take the online training course is just $20.

The first training course available is for baseball and softball umpires. Additional training videos for tackle football, flag football, and soccer are expected in July, with volleyball and basketball training videos scheduled for August.

Those interested can scan the QR code shared by Summerville Parks and Recreation to get started.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Recreation Extends Sign-Ups for Youth Age Groups

Local News, Local News Items #11U, #6U, #8U, #chattoogacounty, #CommunityNews, #LocalSports, #northwestgeorgia, #summervillega, #SummervilleParksAndRecreation, #SummervilleRec, #wzqznews, #YouthRegistration, #YouthSports 0

Summerville Parks and Recreation has extended sign-ups through this Friday, June 12, to fill several remaining youth age group spots.

Openings remain for 6U, 8U and 11U participants. The department says it can still accept 10 more players in the 6U division, 5 more in 8U and 5 more in 11U.

Registration is available online at www.summervillerec.org.

June 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Youth Travel Volleyball Interest Meeting Scheduled in Summerville

Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #CommunitySports, #Friday, #GirlsVolleyball, #June122026, #northwestgeorgia, #summervillega, #SummervilleRecreationCenter, #TravelVolleyball, #Volleyball, #wzqznews, #YouthAthletics, #YouthSports 0

Parents of girls interested in travel volleyball will have an opportunity to learn more about a potential new program during an upcoming interest meeting at the Summerville Recreation Center.

The meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 12, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and is open to parents of girls ages 9 to 15 who may be interested in participating in travel volleyball.

According to the announcement, the purpose of the meeting is to gauge interest levels in each age group and provide general information about the program. Organizers say that if enough interest exists to form teams, tryout dates will be announced at a later time.

Those seeking additional information can contact the organizer through the email address listed in the announcement.

June 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Recreation Department Summer Baseball Registration Ends Today

Local News, Local News Items #BaseballSeason, #chattoogacounty, #CoachPitch, #CommunityNews, #DeadlineToday, #June82026, #LocalSports, #MachinePitch, #MondayJune82026, #northwestgeorgia, #RegistrationDeadline, #SignUpToday, #SummerActivities, #SummerBaseball, #trionbulldogs, #trionga, #TrionRecreation, #wzqznews, #YouthBaseball, #YouthSports 0

Parents still have time to sign up their children for Trion Recreation Department Summer Baseball, but the registration deadline is today, Monday, June 8.

The summer league will offer three age divisions, including 6U Coach Pitch, 8U Coach Pitch, and 11U Machine Pitch. The season is scheduled to run from July 10 through August 14.

The registration fee is $30 per player, and player age eligibility is based on the child’s age as of September 1.

Families interested in participating are encouraged to register at Trion Recreation before today’s deadline. Officials remind parents that registrations must be completed by the end of the day to guarantee participation in this year’s summer program.

The summer baseball program provides young athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills, learn teamwork, and enjoy organized competition during the summer months.

For additional information or to register before today’s deadline, contact or visit the Trion Recreation Department 90 Dalton Street in Trion.

June 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Today Is the Deadline to Register for Summerville Parks and Recreation Summer Baseball

Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #CoachPitch, #CommunitySports, #June72026, #LocalSports, #MachinePitch, #northwestgeorgia, #RegisterToday, #RegistrationDeadline, #SummerActivities, #SummerBaseball, #summervillega, #SummervilleParksAndRec, #Sunday, #wzqznews, #YouthBaseball, #YouthSports 0

Families interested in signing their children up for Summerville Parks and Recreation summer baseball still have time, but the registration deadline is today.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mitchell Field Lights Up For First Time As Summerville Recreation Upgrades Continue

Local News, Local News Items #Baseball, #BattleAtTheBighorn, #chattoogacounty, #CityOfSummerville, #CommunityInvestment, #June2026, #LEDLighting, #LocalSports, #MitchellField, #MuscoLighting, #northwestgeorgia, #ParksAndRecreation, #RecreationDepartment, #Softball, #SPLOST, #SportsLighting, #summervillega, #SummervilleParksAndRecreation, #wzqznews, #YouthSports 0

Photo Credit: Summerville Mayor Rickey Hughes

For the first time in its history, Mitchell Field at Summerville Parks and Recreation is now hosting games under the lights.

May 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Trion Summer Baseball Sign-Ups

Local News, Local News Items #BaseballSignUps, #chattoogacounty, #CoachPitch, #CommunityNews, #LocalSports, #MachinePitch, #northwestgeorgia, #SummerBaseball, #SummerSports, #trionga, #trionrec, #TrionRecreation, #wzqznews, #YouthBaseball, #YouthSports 0

Parents still have time to register their children for Trion Recreation Department summer baseball, but the deadline is quickly approaching.

Registration is now open for 6U and 8U coach pitch leagues along with an 11U machine pitch league. The season is scheduled to run from July 10th through August 14th.

The cost is $30 per player, and player age will be determined based on age as of September 1st.

Officials say the deadline to sign up is June 7th. Registration is taking place through Trion Recreation.