If you feel the need to feed your competitive edge over the holidays, or maybe want to drop the kids off at soccer camp and go shop with the girlfriends, then this list is for you.
Below we’ve compiled a list of a few athletic events going on in or around the Historic Triangle over the next few weeks, from high school basketball tournaments to community races open to the public and holiday deals to go watch the CAA-leading William and Mary Tribe mens basketball team.
Tribe Basketball Holiday Special
Fans are encouraged to bring friends and family to William and Mary’s Kaplan Arena this Friday, December 21st, to celebrate the holiday season with the Tribe’s men’s basketball team as they take on 8-1 Salisbury in the Green and Gold’s final contest before Christmas.
The Tribe is off to a 6-3 start and currently sits atop the CAA standings thanks to a 71-62 victory over Old Dominion on Dec. 1.
As part of their ‘Tribe Basketball Holiday Special,’ William and Mary Athletics will offer $5 ticket deals for fans. Along with the ticket deal, Santa Claus will be in attendance to greet fans and hand out candy canes during the Tribe’s contest against the visiting Sea Gulls. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. at Kaplan Arena Fans can call the Tribe Ticket Office at (757) 221-3340 or visit the ticket page by clicking HERE
HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS
Mike Duman ‘Toys for Tots’ Holiday Wrestling Invitational
Held at Nansemond River High School, Warhill, Tabb and Poquoson’s wrestling teams will compete along with roughly 10 other schools on Friday, December 21 and Saturday, December 22. Action begins at 1 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday.
WCA Girl to Participate in Prestigious Ronald Curry/Boo Williams
Williamsburg Christian Academy’s state-champion girls basketball teams will participate in the prestigious Ronald Curry/Boo Williams against some of the top Group AA and AAA programs in the state. The lady Eagles will compete in Bracket B with games Thursday, December 27th- Saturday, December 29th at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton. Find the complete bracket below.
BRACKET B
Thursday, Dec. 27- Court 2
4:30: Williamsburg Christian vs. Landstown
6:00: Wilson vs. Central Bucks, Pa.
7:30: St. Francis vs. Hampton
9:00: Utica Notre Dame vs. Lake Taylor
Friday, Dec. 28- Court 2
4:30: Loser of Thursday’s 4:30 and 6:00 games
6:00: Loser of Thursday’s 7:30 and 9:00 games
7:30: Winner of Thursday’s 4:30 and 6:00 games
9:00: Winner of Thursday’s 7:30 and 9:00 games
Saturday, Dec. 29
7:30: Seventh-place game
7:30: Fifth-place game
7:30: Third-place game
7:30: Championship game
BayPort Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament- December 27-28th
In memory of Dale Lucado, with proceeds going to the local boys and girls club.
December 27
Poquoson vs. Gloucester, 6 p.m., Poquoson High School
Tabb vs. York, 7:30 p.m., Tabb High School
December 28
Championship- opening round winners @ 7:30 p.m.
Consolation game- opening round losers @ 6 p.m.
Bruton Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament Invitational
Thursday, December 27
Hampton Roads Academy vs. Warwick, Bruton High, 5:30 p.m.
Bruton vs. Denbigh, Bruton High, 7 p.m.
Friday, December 28
Consolation game- opening-round losers, Bruton High, 5:30 p.m.
Championship- opening-round winners, Bruton High High, 7 p.m.
Joe Ellis Memorial Boys Basketballl Tournament (Surry County Invitational)
December 27
Jamestown vs. Surry County, Surry County High School, 6 p.m.
Essex vs. Charles City County, 8 p.m.
December 28
Championship- Opening-round winners, 8 p.m.
Consolation game- Opening-round losers, 6 p.m.
Brunswick Boys Basketball Holiday Christmas Tournament
Annually features some of the top high school boys basketball program in the state. Grafton, the reigning Group AA runner-ups, will travel to face three-time state champion Brunswick and North Carolina powerhouse Rocky Mount Prep. The tournament will be held on site at Brunswick High Thursday, December 27- Saturday, December 29 with games held from 4- 8:30 p.m. each day. The Clippers tip off against Rocky Mountain Prep at 7 p.m. Thursday, and will play at either 5:30 or 8:30 p.m. Friday depending on the outcome.
Colin E. Baker Elite Wrestling Invitational
Grafton High’s wrestling team and several other squads from around the area will compete in the annual Colin Baker Invitational held at Great Bridge High School December 28th and 29th.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Tidewater Sharks Winterfest Soccer Camp
Who: Soccer Tots, Ages 3-5 years
Future Stars, Ages 6-16 years
When: December 27-29
Times: Tots – 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Future Stars – 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: WISC Indoor Soccer Turf
Prices: Soccer Tots – $30
Future Stars – $75 (Price includes a camp shirt, group photo with coaches, certificate of completion and giveaways!)
Directors and Coaches: The Camp Director will be Martin Vickerton, Licensed Coach and former player with English Club Nottingham Forest and Longwood University. Throughout the camp appearances will be made by Sharks Coaches, as well as players from the WPSL and IPL teams.
What to Bring: Campers should bring shin guards, a water bottle, and indoor soccer shoes or tennis shoes. Future Stars campers should also bring a non-perishable lunch for the first two days. A pizza party will be held the last day.
For more information contact Martin Vickerton at 757-253-1947 or [email protected]
Friday Night Futsal
Don’t miss Friday Night Futsal taking place every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the WISC. Experienced soccer coaches will lead the players through futsal games and tournaments throughout the evenin.! In addition, all participants can play laser tag as part of the $10 fee. Parents can stay and watch or drop off your players and get a head start on Christmas shopping.
To access the Friday Futsal Flyer – CLICK HERE
Sentara New Years 5K
Sentara will host a 5K on New Years Day (Tuesday, January 1) at 11 a.m. at the Sentara Careplex Fitness Center at Coliseum Central in Hampton. The event is open to the public, with t-shirts, food and beverages provided to every recipient. Click here for more information and/or to sign up.
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