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Sports Complex Impact Gauged  -  (02/07/2012)
Sports complex impact gauged SRSC says economic impact doubled Monday, February 6, 2012 By DEBBIE HALL - Bulletin Staff Writer The Smith River Sports Complex more than doubled its estimated i...  more info


Smith River T-Ball  -  (01/31/2012)
The Smith River T-Ball League will now be sponsored by the Smith River Sports Complex! For more information and registration forms please go to the web page www.southernvirginiasports.com/contentPage...  more info

http://www.southernvirginiasports.com/contentPages.cfm/contentVariable/Smith_River_TBall

Carlisle Field Hockey Makes Final 4  -  (11/09/2011)
Chiefs win playoff rematch with Covenant Wednesday, November 9, 2011 By DAVID REYNOLDS - Bulletin Sports Writer Coming into their state quarterfinal match against Covenant School, the gi...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30877

USA South Crowns Two Champions  -  (11/06/2011)
CNU men, Shenandoah women earn tourney titles Sunday, November 6, 2011 Christopher Newport’s football team showed up at halftime of the soccer team’s USA South conference tournament final S...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30839&back=archives

Competitive Weekend Ahead at Sports Complex  -  (10/28/2011)
Various Championships will be played this weekend at the Smith River Sports Complex The Smith River Sports Complex will be having a busy weekend with many championship titles being fought for. The...  more info


Carlisle Field Hockey Cruises Past North Cross  -  (10/27/2011)
Lady Chiefs advance to BRC title game. Friday, October 28, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer When asked how she prepares for Carlisle’s field hockey team, North Cross coach Sar...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30662

Chiefs' Soccer Team Tops Eastern Mennonite  -  (10/27/2011)
Carlisle will play for VIC championship Saturday Friday, October 28, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer Trailing 1-0 to Eastern Mennonite in a playoff game Thursday, Carlisle di...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30663

Carlisle Soccer Rakes in VIC Postseason Honors  -  (10/27/2011)
Thursday, October 27, 2011 By BULLETIN STAFF REPORTS - Carlisle’s boy's soccer team has a No. 1 state ranking, and it is being rewarded. The Chiefs raked in all-Virginia Independent Conferen...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30645

Carlisle Field Hockey Clinches BRC Title  -  (10/23/2011)
Lady Chiefs have won the conference six straight years Carlisle's field hockey team defeated Virginia Episcopal School 5-0 on Saturday. The Lady Chiefs (10-2 overall, 6-0 Blue Ridge Conference) ha...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30582&back=archives

PYSL Completes Successful Weekend  -  (09/19/2011)
In Piedmont Youth Soccer League action this weekend, several local teams came away with wins. The 19-and-younger Hurricanes shut out PASA 7-0 on the road thanks to the scoring efforts of Martinsvil...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30151

Phoenix Wins Virginia Fusion Crown  -  (09/19/2011)
Monday, September 19, 2011 By FROM BULLETIN STAFF REPORTS - With an assist from some plane reservations, Phoenix, a club team based out of Raleigh, claimed the elite club championship at the Vi...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30151

Carlisle Soccer Off to Undefeated Start  -  (09/19/2011)
Chiefs have no problem adjusting to new coach. Monday, September 19, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer Often when there’s a new coach, there is a learning curve. Carlisle’s le...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30150

Frisbees Fly at Complex  -  (09/18/2011)
Sunday, September 18, 2011 By DAVID REYNOLDS - Bulletin Sports Writer On one field Saturday during the Virginia Fusion Ultimate Frisbee tournament at the Smith River Sports Complex, one player s...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30138

Welcome Mats Are Out for Fans at Area Businesses  -  (09/18/2011)
Sunday, September 18, 2011 By DEBBIE HALL - Bulletin Staff Writer Local businesses rolled out the welcome mat for the estimated 900 participants in the Virginia Fusion Ultimate Frisbee Tournamen...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30133

Tournament Draws Hundreds to Area  -  (09/18/2011)
Virginia Fusion Ultimate Frisbee Sunday, September 18, 2011 By ASHLEY JACKSON - Bulletin Staff Writer Southern hospitality and scenery earned the area high marks from some of the hundreds of...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30132

Ultimate Frisbee Tourney This Weekend at SRSC  -  (09/16/2011)
Friday, September 16, 2011 If you’ve never seen an Ultimate Frisbee game before, University of Virginia player Kaley Bender makes it sound pretty nifty. “It’s sort of a game that’s a mix betwe...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30113

SRSC To Host Women's Frisbee Tournament  -  (09/14/2011)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 The Smith River Sports Complex will host one of the largest women’s Ultimate Frisbee tournaments in the country this weekend. The Virginia Fusion tournament will be...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=30089

Officials: Complex is Meeting, Beating Goals  -  (09/12/2011)
Sunday, August 28, 2011 By DEBBIE HALL - Bulletin Staff Writer The Smith River Sports Complex is meeting its two primary goals of providing fitness opportunities to local residents and serving a...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29872

Complex Raises $500 For Cancer, Hosts First Field Hockey Tournament  -  (09/11/2011)
On Sunday September 11th the Smith River Sports Complex hosted the Smith River “Stick it to Cancer” Club Field Hockey Invitational. Women’s College Club teams from Clemson University, Coastal Carolina...  more info


Great Expectations - Carlisle Soccer Gunning For Championship  -  (09/02/2011)
Great expectations Carlisle soccer gunning for championship Friday, September 2, 2011 By JOHNNY BUCK - Bulletin Sports Editor Carlisle’s new head coach, Enda Crehan, didn’t get to wa...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29934

Lady Chiefs Are Chasing a Title  -  (09/01/2011)
Lady Chiefs are chasing a title After making state semis last year, Carlisle field hockey is gunning for top hardware Thursday, September 1, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer ...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29922&back=archives

Southside Youth Football Prepares For Second Year  -  (08/18/2011)
Thursday, August 18, 2011 By DAVID REYNOLDS - Bulletin Sports Writer After three years of flag football, Troy O’Dell and Ivan Hairston’s children wanted a little something more out of their game...  more info


Amos Wins at Smith River Fest  -  (08/15/2011)
Sunday, August 14, 2011 By DAVID REYNOLDS - Bulletin Sports Writer The Smith River was flowing a little swifter than usual by 10 a.m. Saturday morning. That made the normally still and lazy...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29688

New-look Storm off to good start  -  (07/11/2011)
Monday, July 11, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer One good thing about unpaid semi-pro football players: You can’t lock them out. On the other hand, you can’t make them come to...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29229

Defense powers Storm to 34-16 win  -  (07/10/2011)
Sunday, July 10, 2011 The Virginia Storm’s defense scored three touchdowns and had a safety, helping the team to a 34-16 win over the Richmond County Golden Bears in their opening game at the Smith...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29219

Virginia Storm's Season Starts Saturday  -  (07/06/2011)
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 By BULLETIN STAFF REPORTS - The Virginia Storm, a Martinsville-based semi-pro football team, open their season Saturday against the Richmond County Golden Bears at the S...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29175

VA Storm 2011 Season  -  (07/05/2011)
July 5, 2011, Martinsville, VA: The Virginia Storm semi-professional football players are getting geared up for the second year of exciting games at the Smith River Sports Complex. The first hom...  more info


‘Border Bash’ Gives Teams Jump on Football Season  -  (06/30/2011)
Reporter: Nick King Henry Co., VA - Area high school football teams are already competing. On Tuesday at Smith River Sports Complex in Henry County 12 teams from Virginia and North Carolina gathere...  more info

http://www.wset.com/story/14992531/border-bash-gives-teams-jump-on-football-season

Warriors pace area teams in Border Bash  -  (06/30/2011)
Magna Vista falls in semis; Durham (N.C.) Hillside wins passing tourney Click to Enlarge Magna Vista quarterback Harvey Taylor warms up before Tuesday's Border Bash 7-on-7 Passing Tournament at the ...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29086

Warriors pace area teams in Border Bash  -  (06/28/2011)
Magna Vista falls in semis; Durham (N.C.) Hillside wins passing tourney Wednesday, June 29, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer In Harvey Taylor’s senior year, Magna Vista’s offense...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=29086

Battle of Martinsville  -  (06/19/2011)
Re-enactment brings history to life Sunday, June 19, 2011 By PAUL COLLINS - Bulletin Staff Writer A curious young boy looked up Saturday afternoon at mustached and bearded Gens. Robert E. L...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=28974

Martinsville Hosting Reenactment This Weekend  -  (06/17/2011)
Martinsville, VA - School's out, but here's your chance to catch a local hands-on history lesson. The Smith River Sports Complex outside of Martinsville is hosting a two day Civil War re-enactment. Th...  more info

http://www.wset.com/story/14931645/martinsville-hosting-reenactment-this-weekend

Coventry Commonwealth State Soccer Competition to be held at SRSC  -  (05/20/2011)
May 20, 2011 By Staff Martinsville, VA: The Smith River Sports Complex and Virginia Amateur Sports will host VYSA sanctioned Coventry Commonwealth State Soccer competitions in Martinsville. The ...  more info

http://martinsvillemedia.com/?p=8639

Earth Day Festival makes caring for environment fun  -  (04/24/2011)
Sunday, April 24, 2011 By MICKEY POWELL - Bulletin Staff Writer Chia creatures, beware! Some homegrown competition is sprouting up. Visitors at the Earth Day Festival on Saturday at the Smith...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=28239

Coventry Commonwealth Flag Football and Soccer to be held at the SRSC  -  (04/20/2011)
April 20, 2011, Martinsville, VA: The Smith River Sports Complex and Virginia Amateur Sports will host both the Coventry Commonwealth State Flag Football and Soccer competitions in Martinsville. The...  more info


Soccer showcase deemed a success  -  (03/20/2011)
Sunday, March 20, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer If you want confirmation that the Smith River Sports Complex is a state-of-the-art soccer facility, just ask Virginia Tech men’s s...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=27779&back=archives

Division-I teams coming to SRSC  -  (03/18/2011)
Friday, March 18, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer There are plenty of Virginia Tech fans in this area. But unless you travel to Blacksburg or places farther, you might not be able ...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=27761&back=archives

Area roundup: SRSC to host college showcase  -  (03/13/2011)
Sunday, March 13, 2011 The Smith River Sports Complex will host the 2011 Smith River College Showcase on Saturday. College teams from Virginia Tech, James Madison University, High Point University,...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=27694&back=archives

Bassett, Magna Vista teams compete at Bengal Bash  -  (03/06/2011)
Sunday, March 6, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer From the Bengal Bash on Friday, there was one constant theme from participating area coaches: Getting comfortable with new faces. ...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=27612

SRSC wins 2nd place (Non-Profit Category) at Fast Track  -  (03/03/2011)
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=27567

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=27567

Martinsville Sports Complex to Add Sixth Field  -  (02/25/2011)
Posted: Feb 25, 2011 5:38 PM EST Martinsville, VA - Martinsville's Smith River Sports Complex has plans to finish a sixth soccer field. Officials say it's not just about love of the game- they say...  more info

http://www.wset.com/Global/story.asp?S=14144114

PYSL Supports Development of Sixth Field at SRSC  -  (02/24/2011)
Martinsville, VA: The Smith River Sports Complex announces the development of a sixth field. Development on field #6 started on February 15 and should be ready for play by September 1, 2011. The field...  more info

http://martinsvilledaily.com/?p=2010

SRSC developing sixth soccer field  -  (02/24/2011)
Thursday, February 24, 2011 A sixth field is being developed at the Smith River Sports Complex, paid for by the Piedmont Youth Soccer League (PYSL) and the Southern Virginia Recreation Facilities A...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=27478

2010 Field of Excellence Award Winners  -  (02/22/2011)
Pioneer Athletics has announced the winners of their 2010 Fields of Excellence® awards. From a pool of over 200 applicants, Pioneer selected 76 athletic fields. Faced with tightened budgets and being ...  more info

http://pioneerathletics.com/store-foe2010

PHCC to field soccer teams in 2012  -  (02/03/2011)
By JOHNNY BUCK - Bulletin Sports Editor Patrick Henry Community College’s soccer program hit the field for the first time in August 2012, according to a news release from the school. PHCC announ...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=27186

FCNY Tryouts Have International Flavor  -  (01/09/2011)
By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer With players coming from all corners of the globe for a professional soccer tryout at the Smith River Sports Complex on Saturday, naturally some players hai...  more info

http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/491908.html

Aspiring pros compete at SRSC  -  (01/09/2011)
Sunday, January 9, 2011 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer With players coming from all corners of the globe for a professional soccer tryout at the Smith River Sports Complex on Saturday,...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26854

Nothing to do? New column offers ideas  -  (01/07/2011)
By ELIZA WINSTON - Bulletin Staff Writer While some people say “there’s nothing to do in Martinsville,” there actually are a lot of activities for people of all ages and interests here. The Bull...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26836

Henry Co. Sports Complex to Host Pro Soccer Tryouts  -  (01/07/2011)
Henry Co., VA - A professional US Soccer team could be picking some of its star players in Henry County this weekend. FC New York will be holding a tryout at the Smith River Sports Complex. Hundred...  more info

http://www.wset.com/Global/story.asp?S=13804922

FC New York Professional Tryout Brings International Visitors  -  (01/04/2011)
Martinsville, VA: The Smith River Sports Complex will host a FC New York invite only professional tryout at the Smith River Sports Complex on January 8-9, 2010. The tryouts are bringing players from 1...  more info

http://martinsvilledaily.com/?p=844

Sports complex's impact shown  -  (01/03/2011)
Monday, January 3, 2011 By DEBBIE HALL - Bulletin Staff Writer An estimate shows that activities at the Smith River Sports Complex had a nearly $400,000 impact on the local economy, and that is ...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26783

Area events: SRSC set to host professional soccer tryout  -  (01/02/2011)
Sunday, January 2, 2011 By BULLETIN STAFF REPORTS - The Smith River Sports Complex will host an invite-only tryout this weekend for FC New York, a team in the professional United Soccer League. ...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26780

Henry County Sports Complex generates roughly $400,000 for local economy  -  (12/26/2010)
The Smith River Sports Complex opened during the summer of 2009 Hollani Davis WDBJ7 - Anchor/Reporter 7:00 p.m. EST, December 26, 2010 Henry Co. — A sports complex in Henry County is gear...  more info

http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj-henry-county-sports-complex-ge-122710,0,1830577.story

FC New York Announces Tryouts  -  (12/20/2010)
FC New York are holding ’invite only’ professional tryouts at Hofstra University, Long Island, NY (Nov 20-21) The Smith River Sports Complex in Virginia (Jan 8-9) and a third date (Jan 15-16) back at ...  more info

http://www.uslsoccer.com/

Sports Complex Shows Growth and Boots Local Economy  -  (12/15/2010)
December 15, 2010, Martinsville, VA The Smith River Sports Complex opened in July 2009 primarily as a “soccer complex”. Since then, the Complex hosted soccer, football, flag football, field hockey, l...  more info

http://martinsvilledaily.com/?p=179

PYSL Teams Split in Tournament  -  (11/15/2010)
Monday, November 15, 2010 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer In the past, the Piedmont Youth Soccer League has lagged behind the Roanoke Star travel soccer program at just about every leve...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26216

Shootout Draws Thousands  -  (11/14/2010)
Sunday, November 14, 2010 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer The first day of the second annual Piedmont Shootout travel soccer tournament at the Smith River Sports Complex attracted 3,000...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26200&back=archives

Shootout Coming to the SRSC  -  (11/12/2010)
Friday, November 12, 2010 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports Writer If you think the USA South Conference soccer tournament was a big event at the Smith River Sports Complex last weekend, brace y...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26177

Area Aids Complex's Success  -  (11/10/2010)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 By DEBBIE HALL AND PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Staff Writers Last weekend’s soccer tournament at the Smith River Sports Complex was deemed a success, in part because the...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26133

FC New York Professional Tryouts at the Sports Complex  -  (11/07/2010)
November 7, 2010, Martinsville, VA: The Smith River Sports Complex will host a FC New York invite only professional tryout at the Smith River Sports Complex on January 8-9, 2010. Matt Weston, Techni...  more info


Complex to host USA South tourney  -  (11/02/2010)
Complex to host USA South tourney Tuesday, November 2, 2010 The 2010 USA South Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships will be held Friday and Saturday at the Smith River Sports Complex. The...  more info

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=26021

Lady Chiefs Blank Raiders  -  (10/29/2010)
Friday, October 29, 2010By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Sports WriterAs Carlisle goalkeeper Virginia Zentmeyer and sweeper Olivia Evans stood side-by-side in the mouth of their goal for the majority of an ...  more info


Virginia Storm's Season Begins Saturday  -  (10/28/2010)
For those avid football fans who can’t bear to wait through August training camps for high school, college and NFL football to arrive, there is another football season just around the corner.


USA South Soccer Championships  -  (10/27/2010)
October 27, 2010, Martinsville, VA The 2010 USA South Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships presented by Coca-Cola are being held at the Smith River Sports Complex on November 5th and 6th. The top f...  more info


Storm's Reign Begins Saturday  -  (10/16/2010)
The Virginia Storm look to put on a good show when they take the field Saturday night for the team’s first home game of the season at the Smith River Sports Complex, according to head coach Chris Week...  more info


Carlisle, SRSC Agree to Long-term Partnership  -  (10/15/2010)
Friday, October 15, 2010 Carlisle School’s athletic program has agreed to a long-term partnership with the Smith River Sports Complex, the school announced recently in a news release. Carl...  more info


High school lacrosse players gather at Smith River Sports Complex in Henry County  -  (10/11/2010)
Oct 11, 2010 HENRY COUNTY, VA High school lacrosse players from all over the country and Canada gathered at the Smith River Sports Complex in Henry County Sunday, October 10th. Their mission ...  more info


"Midnight Madness" a Success  -  (09/30/2010)
Carlisle School kicked off its soccer and field hockey seasons one minute after midnight Sunday at the Smith River Sports Complex.


Lacrosse Brings Players from 9 States and Canada  -  (09/28/2010)
September 28, 2010, Martinsville, VA: The Smith River Sports Complex will hold a Legendary Lacrosse individual showcase on October 10, 2010. Nat St. Laurent is the camp director for Legendary Lacros...  more info


A Very Busy Day at the SRSC  -  (09/12/2010)
Sunday, September 12, 2010By JOHNNY BUCK - Bulletin Sports EditorMore than 1,500 people entered the gates of the Smith River Sports Complex on Saturday, but not all were there for soccer. The comp...  more info


Midnight Madness  -  (08/02/2010)
Monday, August 2, 2010 By CHASE YOUNG - Bulletin Sports Writer Carlisle School kicked off its soccer and field hockey seasons one minute after midnight Sunday at the Smith River Sports Complex. ...  more info


Storm's Reign Begins on Saturday  -  (07/16/2010)
Friday, July 16, 2010 By CHASE YOUNG - Bulletin Sports Writer The Virginia Storm look to put on a good show when they take the field Saturday night for the team’s first home game of the season a...  more info


Virginia Storm Season Begins Friday  -  (07/09/2010)
Friday, July 9, 2010 By PAUL MONTANA - Bulletin Staff Writer For those avid football fans who can’t bear to wait through August training camps for high school, college and NFL football to arrive, ...  more info


Magna Vista Snatches Title  -  (06/23/2010)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 By JOHNNY BUCK - Bulletin Sports Editor Tuesday’s “Border Bash” 7-on-7 passing tournament attracted eight football teams from outside the Piedmont District, and yet the ...  more info


SRSC to Host Passing Tourney  -  (06/17/2010)
SRSC To Host Passing Tourney Thursday, June 17, 2010 The Border Bash 7-on-7 Passing Tournament will feature up to 16 area football teams on Tuesday at the Smith River Sports Complex. Th...  more info


Schedule Filling up at the Sports Complex  -  (06/14/2010)
Monday, June 14, 2010 By DEBBIE HALL - Bulletin Staff Writer The Smith River Sports Complex has scheduled a full slate of sporting events. New this summer, the Virginia Storm, a semi-pro adult...  more info


Marriage Kicked off at Complex  -  (06/13/2010)
Sunday, June 13, 2010 By HOLLY KOZELSKY - Bulletin Staff Writer Saturday was a big day at the Smith River Sports Complex, but not because it was the second day of World Cup play. Instead, a wedd...  more info


Showcase Dubbed Big Success  -  (03/21/2010)
Sunday, March 21, 2010 By JOHNNY BUCK - Bulletin Sports Editor A brand new complex, a beautiful spring day and some live college soccer — it turned out to be a recipe for success. The Smit...  more info