Sports

The Vinton-Shellsburg Baseball Corp is dedicated to teaching your player the fundamentals of baseball while having fun. Games are played in Vinton and surrounding communities. Please join us for registration night where you will meet the coach, fill out registration forms, and order baseball uniforms/apparel.Vinton-Shellsburg Baseball Corp2024 Spring Registration NightDate: Sunday February 18th Time: 5:00-6:00pmPlace: High School CommonsRegistration Night Information:Please join us for registration night where you will meet the coach, fill out registration forms, and order baseball uniforms/apparel.

The Lil Racer Car Club will hold a Bowling Fun Day on March 10 from noon until 3:00 p.m. at Berry's Lanes located at 1115 W. 1st St. in Vinton. Kids bowl FREE!All of the race teams are welcome to join in the fun!Special thank you to Brett and Virginia Root.

24/7 OverviewAs a coach or athlete, it can feel like the hustle and grind never stops. How you spend your "24/7" matters. Jesus is ready to give you the rest and rejuvenation that you need, you just have to slow down enough to receive it. Learn how to go from being overwhelmed by the demands of sport, to living from the overflow of hope and joy that comes from Jesus.

Sunday, February 4, boys and girls aged 9-14 (as of January 1) are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held at the Tilford Middle School Gym at 3:00 p.m.Each age category’s winner will be awarded a trophy and gain the chance to advance to the district-level competition. We encourage all eligible young athletes to join us for this exciting event! (Please note: : Entrants may compete in only one local competition.

 The Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Board of Control held its regular meeting on Thursday, January 25, reviewing winter reports and approving several recommendations in track & field, football, and soccer.Past editions of Board Briefs are available through News page and via the “Board Briefs” tag. Approved minutes from past Board of Control meetings are available through the Board & Reps page and directly through the Meeting Minutes page.

Despite the cold and the snow, the Stormin’ Vikings were able to host senior night Thursday at the Braille School “bathtub”.  It was a great night as the home team captured all eleven events in a 64-31 win over a Williamsburg team depleted by the bad weather. We were very grateful that they made the trip so that the team could honor our seniors.

Fareway Stores, Inc., IAwrestle, Iowa Corn present the Dan Gable Ms. and Mr. Wrestler of the Year Awards in coordination with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA).The IWCOA accepted nominations from high school coaches for student athletes in each of the three state wrestling classes for the men and combined all classes for the women’s award, regardless of their year in school and weight class.

Come one come all, let’s have a Santa Run!!! Date: December 23rd, 2023. Location: Celebration Park - Vinton, IaTime: 7:00 amCost: Free - but bring some holiday goodies to share if ya wish.Get out your festive Christmas gear to celebrate the season. Be an elf, the Grinch, or your favorite holiday character or even share your ugly holiday sweater.

Results from Friday night at Decorah.  The Stormin’ Vikings made the long bus ride to Decorah Friday night and made it worth the trip. Despite being in the midst of a grueling stretch, and with only eight swimmers available, they still managed a second place finish behind a very strong Decorah team and ahead of Grinnell, Waterloo and Mason City.