Sports briefs
Easter fund-raiser
Business owners and brothers Bruce and Greg Kernaghan took it upon themselves to host a golf tournament to benefit the local Easter Seals Center. The first-annual outing, which was held on March 26 at Goshen Plantation, raised $1,550 to help people with disabilities. The tournament was coordinated by Tommy Willis, and featured a Longest Drive Contest, which was won by Rudy Hammitt. The Closest to the Pin contest was won by Britt Smith.
Basketball clinic
A basketball shooting clinic is scheduled for June 7-8 at Augusta Preparatory Day School's Boardman Gymnasium. World-class shooting coach Tom Nordland will conduct the clinic, which is open to boys and girls sixth grade or older. The cost is $50 per player, or $65, which includes the "Swish" shooting video. The Friday and Saturday clinic features four sessions (9 a.m. tp 1 p.m., and 2-6 p.m. each day). Coaches and parents are welcomed to observe. For more information call Augusta Prep coach Kevin Furtado at 863-1906 (work) or 860-6723 (home). Inquiries are also available by e-mailing furtado26@aol.com.
AAU basketball
The Augusta Pride girls AAU program is currently seeking basketball players in the following age divisions: 17-and-under; 16-and-under; 15-and-under; and, 14-and-under. The Pride teams will compete in the Georgia Games, which will be held locally in July. If you are interested in joining a team, or need more information, contact Kevin Furtado at 860-6723 of furtado26@aol.com.
Basketball camp
The first annual Fastbreak Girls Basketball Camp will be conducted June 24-28 at Augusta Preparatory Day School's Boardman Gymnasium. The camp is for players in grades five through eight (ages nine through 14), and the cost is $150 for the week. Each camper will receive a T-shirt, camp notebook, new basketball and a daily lunch. The camp schedule includes: fundamentals; stretching and ball-handling; league play; contests; films and videotapes; and, awards. For more information or to acquire a registration form, call Augusta Prep coach Kevin Furtado at 863-1906, ext. 374 (work) or 860-6723 (home). Additional information is available at www.augustaprep.org.