Bums sign pair of hurlers from tryout
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Traverse City Beach Bums signed two pitchers -- DaShone Kirkendoll and Mickey Cassidy -- from the team's open tryout in Indianapolis last month.
Kirkendoll -- a 6-foot-5, 240-pound left-hander from of Dayton, Ohio -- started his collegiate career at Temple, where he played both baseball and basketball. He appeared in 10 games over two seasons for the Owls baseball team. For the basketball team, Kirkendoll appeared in 76 games over three seasons (2004-07) and averaged 2.4 points per contest. He transferred to NAIA Ohio Dominican for his senior season.
At Temple, he had an ERA of 15.00, striking out 19 in 12 innings.
Cassidy is a right-handed submarine pitcher who started pitching only after going undrafted as an infielder out of the University of Saint Francis (Ind.). He spent the summer following his senior season playing for the Bay Area Toros in the independent Continental League. In 11 relief appearances, he went 1-0 with one save and a 2.25 ERA.
The Beach Bums will be holding a second tryout in Indianapolis on March 27. The team will also hold a May 8 tryout at Wuerfel Park starting at 9 a.m.
Slush Cup set for March 5-7
BELLAIRE -- The Slush Cup Weekend is set for March 5-7 at Shanty Creek Resorts.
Slush Cup Weekend peaks with the weekend's premier main event, racing on skis and snowboards across an icy 40' pond while wearing costumes.
Other events slated for the weekend include a Frozen Fish Toss, Shovel Racing, Fruity Suity, Seal Slide and the Silly Slalom.
Guests who want to participate or just be a spectator can attend Slush Cup Weekend for as little as $88, which includes one night lodging in a condominium and a Superticket allowing skiers or snowboarders access to any of Shanty Creek Resort's three mountains.
For more information, visit www.shantycreek.com or call 1-800-678-4111.
Registration going for soccer
TRAVERSE CITY -- Registration is in progress for the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA spring soccer season.
The league is open to all kids grades K-12. Divisions are co-ed and games are played on local fields.
The registration deadline is March 26, with the fee to register is $20 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members.
You can stop by the YMCA to register, and a soccer registration night at the Y main facility will be held March 23 at 6 p.m.
The league runs over a seven week period, with each team playing eight games. YMCA games are played mostly on Saturday mornings and early afternoons, with some games played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the season.
For more information about YMCA spring soccer, contact Bill Sparks or Barb Beckett the Y at 933-9622 or visit www.gtbayymca.org.
