Published: November 30, 2007 11:00 pm      

Sports In Brief: 11/30/2007

TC Wolves football begins operations

TRAVERSE CITY -- The Traverse City Wolves semi-pro football team, which is scheduled to begin play in the North American Football League in 2009, has officially begun operations.

Team owner/general manager Daniel Skibbe said the Wolves plan to help with the fund raising efforts to refurbish Thirlby Field, where the team hopes to play its home games.

The summer-league team plans to hold an open tryout on April 5, 2008. Entry fee is $35. Sign-up instructions can be found at the team's Web site at www.tcwolves.com.

For more information call Skibbe at (231) 392-2414.

Women's basketball sign-up ends today

TRAVERSE CITY -- Sign-up for the YMCA Women's Winter Basketball League ends today.

The league will play games on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday evenings in Traverse City-area gyms beginning next week. The schedule runs through March.

For more information call (231) 933-9622.

Table tennis tourney slated for Dec. 15

WILLIAMSBURG -- The first table tennis tournament at the new Hayden Table Tennis Training Center will be held Saturday, Dec. 15.

The center is located at 5549 S. Bates Rd. in Williamsburg.

Ten divisions are available: 12-and-under, 15-under, 18-under, 40-under, 55-over, 65-over, 18-under doubles, 55-over douubles, open singles and open doubles.

Entry fees range from $7-10. Action begins at 10 a.m., top two finishers in each division.

For complete information log onto www.httc.net or call (231) 267-5800 or 1-888-456-PONG (7664).

Tucker Byl ski scholarship available

TRAVERSE CITY -- A Tucker Byl Memorial Ski Scholarship has been established to help youth skiers with race fees and lift tickets at Mt. Holiday this winter.

The scholarship was established through contributions from friends and family of Byl, who raced at Traverse City Central for three seasons (2005-07). He also coached the 0-7 age group at Mt. Holiday in 2006 and '07.

Scholarships will be awarded by a panel of three Holiday Race Team board members based on individual economic need.

For information and requirements, contact Kim Peltier at (231) 938-2500 or kimholiday@charterinternet.com.

Winter WonderFest set for Feb. 15-18

TRAVERSE CITY -- The second annual Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest will be held over President's Day weekend, Feb. 15-18, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and in downtown Traverse City.

Dozens of activities are planned -- including a running race, ice skating, pony rides, broom ball, fireworks and a Loverboy concert at the Resort -- with a portion of proceeds going to Special Olympics Michigan.

A complete schedule of events has not been determined. Information will be posted as it becomes available at grandtraverseresort.com, cherryfestival.org, visittraversecity.com, downtowntc.com or somi.org.

TC North Stars seeking volunteers

TRAVERSE CITY -- The Traverse City North Stars junior-A hockey team is looking for volunteers to help at the team's home games at Centre ICE arena.

Volunteers are needed for ticketing, security, ushers and off-ice official positions.

For more information call (231) 941-9200.

A game schedule is posted on the Stars' Web site at traversecitynorthstars.com.

TCJGA seeking alumni on Web site

TRAVERSE CITY -- All former Traverse City Junior Golf Association (TCJGA) members are asked to visit the Web site at www.tcjga.com and register in the alumni section.

The association will be hosting several events to celebrate its 25th anniversary of junior golf in 2008. The association will use its data base to stay in touch with members and announce any plans that are in store for next summer.

For more information visit the Web or call 935-4653.