Sports & Recreation

Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, May 24th, 9:15 am

Fresh off making into the Top 10 on NBC's The Voice, Kris Thomas will be singing the National Anthem when the Memphis Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 Saturday. He confirmed the news to Action News 5 Friday morning. Tipoff for Game 3 is set for 8pm Saturday May 25th

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Lakeland gauging interest in men’s tennis league, while women’s league continues

Submitted by Brent Green

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 5:11pm

The Lakeland Women’s Tennis Group will resume meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Windward Slopes Park. The group’s goals are to exercise, enjoy playing tennis and improve their game.

For more information on the Women’s Group contact Peggy Young at peggyyoung7@comcast.net or 606-8269.

The City of Lakeland would also like feedback on resident’s interest in forming a men’s tennis league to play at Windward Slopes Park.

A Lakeland Men’s Tennis League would be open to the public, include varied skill levels and a meeting time that will be determined after residents indicate the level of interest in the community for a men’s league.

Anyone interested in forming and playing in a Lakeland Men’s Tennis League or for more information, contact City Commissioner Randy Nicholson at (901) 521-0558, ext. 23 or brn@attorneynicholson.com.

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Bikes Plus is on the move

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 1:54pm

This year the bike retailer celebrates its 25th anniversary and will relocate to a new 8,000 Square Foot location in Bartlett, at 7007 Stage Road. Bikes Plus says growth of bike-friendly roads in the Memphis and Bartlett areas, the Greenline and Greenway, along with the public’s interest in a healthier lifestyle provided the incentive to grow.

According to Bikes Plus the company was awarded one of the Top 100 Bike Retailers in the country and continues to engage the Memphis biking community. The bike retailer currently supports projects and participates in the MS150, GoJimGo, the Memphis Hightailers, and organizes and conducts rides for beginners and seasoned riders.

Ribbon Cutting on April 18th with Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and Bikes Plus staff and ambassadors

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Singleton Community Center Day Camp returns for summer

Submitted by Bo Bradley, AN5 News Photographer

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 8:51am

If you are looking for a safe, but fun place for your children to attend this summer, check out the Summer Day Camp at Singleton Community Center in Bartlett. The program runs from June 3 - August 2, Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Registration is open now, same hours as the camp, until the camp is full. Lots of fun for the kids and some field trips! For more information, call Singleton Community Center at (901) 385-5593.

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U of M announces NCAA ticket information

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Sunday, March 17th, 2013, 9:26pm

U of M announces NCAA ticket information

The University of Memphis men's basketball team is going "dancing" again in the NCAA Tournament.

On Thursday, March 21, the Tigers will face the winner of the first-round game between Middle Tennessee and St. Mary’s in Auburn Hills, Mich. Game time for the Tigers’ second-round game will be determined.

The University of Memphis will receive 550 tickets, priced at $75 per session, for the NCAA Tournament Second/Third Rounds to be held in Auburn Hills on March 21st and 23 . The University will hold 200 tickets for Thursday’s game. These tickets are reserved for U of M students, which include team, band, spirit squad and their sponsors, and for the U of M administration, athletic department officials and student-athlete family members.

An additional 350 tickets will be reserved for use by the Tiger Scholarship Fund. Platinum and Gold Tigers will be limited to two tickets each and will be given from 8-10 a.m. Monday to call and place their ticket orders.

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Focus Group meeting on recreational needs in Lakeland planned for March 5th

Submitted by Brent Green

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 3:57pm

The City of Lakeland is inviting residents to volunteer for a Focus Group offering vital input for future recreational needs and facilities for Lakeland. The Focus Group will meet on Tuesday, March 5 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Lakeland City Hall.

The Focus Group will consist of a maximum of 50 residents. Due to the limited number of participants, all interested Lakeland residents not selected for the Focus Group are encouraged to attend the meeting on March 5th.

The Focus Group will provide input for the City Park Assessment and Strategic Planning Study that will include recommendations to the Park Board, Board of Commissioners and City staff in identifying recreational needs and future recreational facilities in Lakeland.

The program is a partnership with the Recreational Educational Services (RES), a division of the Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation and the City of Lakeland.

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Cheer, dance competition draws teams from across Mid-South

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Sunday, February 24th, 2013, 9:45pm

Cheer, dance competition draws teams from across Mid-South

The Jamfest Lite series hit Southaven at the Landers Center over the weekend.

Cheer and dance teams from around the Mid-South competed in a fun and memorable cheer and dance experience.

Teams included small mini cheer teams like E-Xtreme from Bartlett, and Senior co-ed cheer teams like Arlington Elite.

JAMfest is an international event production company that hosts approximately seventy cheer and dance competitions across the United States, Europe, and Canada.

The most recent event in Southaven was a part of their lite series which, as the organization describes, is light on the wallet but just as heavy on the scoring.

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