SPORTS BRIEFS

The Landrum High School Athletic Department has organized a mandatory meeting for the parents and/or guardians of all fall-sport athletes for 6:45 p.m. Aug. 2 at the LHS cafeteria. The meeting is required for the parents/guardians of all junior varsity and varsity athletes in football, volleyball, competition cheerleading, girls tennis and cross country. Athletes are not required but are allowed to attend. Parents/guardians will first meet with LHS Athletic Director John Cann and Athletic Trainer Doc Baker before dividing into individual team meetings with respective coaches. Important paperwork that will be required for participation in the fall sports will be covered and collected. That paperwork includes insurance, participation contracts, recruiting and general athletic department policy changes. For more information, call the LHS athletic department at (864) 457-2606, extension 4900 or contact Cann by email at john.cann@spart1.org.

Cardinal Cheer Camp scheduled

The Cardinal Cheer Camp for ages 3-12 is scheduled for Aug. 5-7 at the Landrum High School main gym. Times are 6-8 p.m. on Aug 5-6 and 9 a.m.-noon on Aug. 7, including a performance for parents at 11 a.m. Fee is $30 per child. Attendees can register at 6 p.m. on Aug. 5 or pick up a registration form at the LHS main office prior to the camp.

Youth soccer signups ongoing at PCRD

The Polk County Recreation Department is accepting registration for fall soccer, grades 1-12 through Aug. 6. Registration forms are available at the recreation department or by going online to www.polknc.org. For further information, call 894-8199.

Volleyball clinic hosted by Xcel Sportsplex

A volleyball clinic for hitters, passers and setters is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon July 31 at the Xcel Sportsplex in Hendersonville. West Henderson High School volleyball coach Tiffany Lowrance is clinic director.&bsp; It is open for boys and girls ages 12 and older. Cost is $25 for the day. For more information, call (828) 458-1895.

Zumba class set for Stearns Gym

The Polk County Recreation Department is offering a Zumba class beginning Tuesday, Aug. 3.&bsp; The six-week-long class will be held from 6-7 p.m. each Tuesday at Stearns Gym. Class instructor is Edith Riley.&bsp; For more information, call 894-8199.