Spring simulation games coming soon
GREENE COUNTY — In light of the delay or cancellation of sports due to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, Aim Media Midwest sports editor John Bombatch will be simulating area high school baseball and possibly softball games, using the Sherco GrandSlam Baseball board game. With a season format yet to be determined, the area teams’ players will be rated according to the Sherco system. Area teams will be pitted either against each other or against Major League Baseball great Teams of Yesteryear, or both, in what promises to be an entertaining way of filling our sports page. Team and player statistics from the 2019 High School season will be used for the game, with players who have pitched 10 percent of the team’s total innings pitched, and batters who have played in 33 percent of their respective team’s total games to be used in the simulation.
All players who would not wish to be included in this fun game simulation are urged to contact John Bombatch at [email protected] by Friday, March 20, and your name and statistics will be removed from your respective team’s roster.
Dayton All-Star games moved to April
TIPP CITY — The Dayton All-Star Classic girls high school basketball games, originally scheduled for March 16-17 at Bethel High School have been tentatively postponed until late April.
Area players Sylvie Sonneman of Greeneview, Carroll players Allie Stefanek, Megan Leraas and Julia Keller, Legacy Christian’s Kathleen Ahner, Angie Smith of Yellow Springs, and Beavercreek’s Anna Landing were scheduled to participate in the two days of games.
A new date for the event will possibly be made in early April.
Greeneview seeks girls varsity soccer coach
JAMESTOWN — Greeneview High School is looking for a girls head varsity soccer coach for the 2020 Fall season. The school’s previous coach, Shawn Brown, announced he has to resign due to work obligations. Potential candidates should contact Greeneview Athletic Director Mark Rinehart at: [email protected] .
Dragons 5K registration open
DAYTON — Registration is under way for the 10th annual Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates on Saturday, July 18, 2020 starting at 8 a.m. at Day Air Ballpark (formerly Fifth-Third Field).
All participants in the race receive four (4) lawn tickets to a Dragons game, Dragons 5K t-shirt, Dragons hat, NEW home plate finisher’s medal, and entry to the post-race party inside Day Air Ballpark.
Additionally, if participants sign up for the race in the first 30 days (by March 1), they will receive a bonus of two (2) stadium seat tickets to a Dragons game in April.
The registration fee is $25 in advance or $30 after July 15. Kids age 17 and under can sign up for $15. People can sign up today to reserve their spot at www.daytondragons.com/dragons5ksignup.
Summer Adult Softball offered
BEAVERCREEK — It’s time to play ball! Beavercreek Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department is currently accepting registrations for Summer Adult Softball for coed and men’s teams.
Fees are $480 per team, per league for 6:10 and 7:20 P.M. leagues and $495 for the 8:30/9:40 leagues (under the lights). The league fees include team sanctioning, softballs, umpire fees, and awards. The season runs from April 13 to July 27 with all games played at Rotary Park. Register on line at https://beavercreekoh.myrec.com.
Contact the Beavercreek Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department at 427-5514 or email [email protected] for league information and availability. View all activities at the city website: www.beavercreekohio.gov.
Spring Has Sprung 5K returns
XENIA — The Spring Has Sprung 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, April 4 in Xenia, Greene County Public Health officials announced.
Registration is now open at www.speedy-feet.com/races.php. Cost is $15 per person, which guarantees a shirt if registering by Monday, March 23. A limited number of shirts will be available the day of the event. The cost is $20 per person after March 23 (unless registering online) and the day of the race. Online registration closes at midnight on Friday, April 3. All checks or money orders can be made out to Greene County Public Health and sent to: 5K Registration, c/o Greene County Public Health, 360 Wilson Drive, Xenia, OH 45385.
Volunteers are needed. Those interested or in need of more information can contact Jillian Drew at 937-374-5683 or by email at [email protected].
Redlegs Run set for May 30
CINCINNATI — The 19th annual Redlegs Run will be held May 30 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Redlegs Run features events for everyone, no matter your age, fitness level or race experience. Choose from the 10K, 5K, One Mile Family Run or the Gapper’s Kids Fun Run for children 10 and younger. All runners and walkers for the events will be able to cross the finish line on the warning track inside Great American Ball Park. Visit race-reds.com for registration information.
Dragons hosting Nitro Circus
DAYTON — Tickets for the May 15 Nitro Circus “You Got This” tour are now on sale at the following locations:
• Online at daytondragons.com
• By phone at the Dragons Box office at 937-228-2287; or at Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 937-228-2323.
• In person at any Miami Valley area Kroger store’s Ticketmaster outlet location.
The “You Got This” Tour will feature a highly decorated roster of top international athletes who together hold over 25 X Games medals combined. Leading the charge is the multi-talented Ryan Williams, who earlier this year completed an unprecedented X Games trifecta after taking three consecutive BMX Big Air golds, the first athlete ever to do so.
Jarryd McNeil, a 15-time X Games medalist, eight-time gold medalist Adam Jones, four-time gold medalist Vicki Golden and X Games veteran Beau Bamburg are scheduled to perform, along with pro skateboarder Beaver Fleming and BMX rider Kurtis Downs, among others.
The appearance on May 15 will mark the first-ever performance in Dayton for Nitro Circus.
Race tickets on sale at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON — Tickets are now on sale for five major motorsports events to be held at the famed Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during the 2020 racing season.
Fans can see all the on track action, plus gain access to club weekends not open to the general public, with the purchase of a Mid-Ohio Season Race Pass at the $360 advance price. The regular price is $395 starting March 3. Included with the all access pass are all event general admission tickets and grandstand seating, infield parking, redemption offers for use on site, and other exclusive experiences. A Paddock Pass for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio is also provided. See midohio.com for a summary of all the exclusive benefits of a 2020 Mid-Ohio Season Race Pass.
Now through March 2, fans who buy during the advance purchase window get rewarded with savings of up to $20 on most event tickets. Also, Weekend Motorhome and Tent Camping are available at $20 off regular prices currently. Tickets can be ordered online at midohio.com or 419-884-4000 weekdays during business hours.
