Softball league starting up
The Tellico Men’s Senior Softball League is returning to action in the spring and will hold a new player meeting at 11 a.m. March 16 at Chota Recreation Center.
The slow-pitch league is open to all men age 55 and over by Dec. 31, 2021, and is for residents in Loudon County and surrounding communities.
Play consists of a seven-inning, 10-game regular season in the spring and fall. The cost is $50 per player, which includes field rental fees, bats, balls, shirts, a picnic and a pizza party.
All games will be played on Tuesdays at Loudon Municipal Park starting April 6. Every player will be expected to follow all Loudon Parks and Recreation COVID-19 guidelines during the season and must sign a team waiver form. Practices will be held at noon March 18, 23, 25 and 30 at Loudon Municipal Park, and all new players are required to attend at least one practice prior to the start of the regular season.
For more information, contact John Hunter at 865-300-6058 or upnrunn@yahoo.com.
Linksters set meetings
The Lady Linksters Golf League will hold two informational kick-off meetings based off a person’s last name.
The first meeting will be for A-K 10 a.m.-noon March 5 at the Yacht Club. A second meeting will be for L-Z 10 a.m.-noon March 11. Registration forms will be available at the meetings. Please bring a check or cash. Annual dues are $20, with a check made payable to Lady Linksters.
The nine-hole golf league is open to all Village women golfers regardless of skill level. The Linksters is a great beginner league and a non-competitive fun group that loves to golf.
For anyone who cannot attend the kick-off meeting, registration forms are at all Tellico Village pro shops. Registration drop off and payment will only be accepted at the Toqua Golf Course clubhouse.
Ladies 9 Hole sets schedule
The Tellico Village Ladies 9 Hole Golf League welcome coffee will be held at 10 a.m. March 9 in the fellowship room of First Baptist Church in Tellico Village.
Current and new members, and others interested, can learn more about the league and sign up for opening day.
New member orientation will be held at 10 a.m. March 16 at Chota Recreation Center and will cover signing up for events and the league format for new members.
The league rule orientation will be held at 10 a.m. March 23 in the FBC fellowship room. Golf professional Casey Flenniken will discuss local golf rules and clarify questions on USGA rules.
The 2021 opening scramble will be held at 9:30 a.m. March 30 at The Links at Kahite, followed by a luncheon on the Kahite Clubhouse patio. This year’s applications are available at www.tvlga9.org or at each clubhouse desk. For more information, contact league president Kip Probst at kip_probst@yahoo.com or 630-272-1706.
