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July 13, 2012

SPORTS IN BRIEF: July 14-15, 2012

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NA’s Blackwell commits to Transy

Recent New Albany High School graduate Nick Blackwell has given a commitment to play soccer this upcoming season at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. Blackwell has received an academic scholarship to attend the NCAA Division III school.

Blackwell, a center defensive midfielder, made the News and Tribune All-Area Team of the Season three times in his career and was a two-time selection to the all-Hoosier Hills Conference team. He also is a former all-district second-team pick.

Blackwell helped his club team, Javanon 94, win the MRL Premier tournament and two state cups. He also aided Javanon in finishing runner-up in the National League tournament twice and the Disney Showcase.



>>YOUTH ATHLETICS

Jeff all-sports camp

The Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation Department will have its 2012 all-sports camp July 23-37 for children entering grades 2-8. The camp will include instruction in several sports from numerous Jeffersonville High School coaches.

The setup for this camp will include two sessions per day, which will allow kids to learn different sports per session. Session 1 each day will run from 9 a.m. to noon, and session 2 will run from 1-4 p.m. Between each session, a small lunch will be provided. The sport sessions will take place July 23-26.

On Friday, each participant will enjoy the day at the Jeffersonville Aquatic Center for a morning of excitement in the pool. Pizza will be offered during this timeframe. The camp will officially conclude at noon on Friday, July 27, and all participants are to be picked up at the aquatic center at that time.

The cost for this weeklong event is $50 per individual, which will include a 2012 all-sports camp T-shirt. Registration forms can be picked up at the Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation main office, which is located at the City Hall Building, 500 Quartermaster Court, Suite 212, Jeff. All forms and fees need to be completed and turned in no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20. Children also can register online at www.jeffparks.org.

Continue to check www.jeffparks.org for the official outline of the camp. The site will have all information on times, locations and exact sports offered per day.

For more information concerning the camp, contact Jeff Parks assistant superintendent of sports and athletics Ricky Romans at 812-285-6440, or via email at rromans@cityofjeff.net.

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