Mpb's Season Pass

Guest Mike Ivy, Commissioner for State Games of Mississippi - Martial Arts   https://www.stategamesofms.org/sports/individual-sports/martial-arts/Dates June 2, 2018Opening Ceremonies at 9:30Competition begins at 10:00 amSite Meridian Community College Gym, 910 Hwy 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307Entry Fee     $60 for all events: Pre-registration onlyDeadline  May 31 at midnight See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Throwback Thursday Guests:UM Rifle Head Coach Marsha Beasley http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/w-rifle/ole-w-rifle-body.htmlMS Sports Hall of Fame member Lou Weddington Hart  http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/lou-weddington-hart/NCAA National Championship Team member Pashen Thompson    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest is auto racer and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member Lake Speedhttp://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/lake-chambers-speed/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guests:Garrett Green, Media Relations Manager and Broadcaster, from the Biloxi ShuckersTicket information: http://biloxishuckers.com   Sesson ticket questions: 228-233-3465 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member Marcus Dupree  http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/marcus-dupreeNatchez Nation Stickball athlete Hutke Fields http://www.natcheznation.com/30th Annual Natchez Powwow   http://www.natchezpowwow.com/WhenSat, March 24, 2pm – Sun, March 25, 3pmWhereGrand Village of the Natchez, 400 Jeff Davis Blvd, Natchez, MS 39120, USA (map)DescriptionTraditionalNati<wbr/>ve American dancing, singing, and fun comes to the Grand Village of theNatchez Indians for the 30th annual Natchez Powwow!! There will also be a traditionalst<wbr/>ickball game on Saturday at 10 a.m.  While you're there make sure you stop by the MPB booth.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Faith Hammerbeck plays on the Germantown Mississippi lacrosse boys' high school team. Mom Tracy also talks with us about the sport in the state. http://mississippilax.com/ Head Coach Vic Schaefer from the #1 MSU Basketball team has been named one of the four finalists for the 2018 Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. A fan vote accounts for five perscent of the final total, and Bulldog fans can vote for MSU's sixth-year head coach once daily from March 19-30 at   http://naismithtrophy.com/vote/                #1 MS State plays #16 Nicholls State at 5pm March 17th, 2018 Highland Games participant Cameron Carson instructed us on the games that will be demonstrated at Celtic Fest at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum in Jackson March 24th and 25th http://celticfestms.org/wp/   Another organization that participates is Mississippi Highland Games  http://www.mshighlandsandislands.

Jay White's guest was Geoff Norton, USTA Mississippi / Executive Director  https://mstennis.com/Jay and producer Java Chatman also chat about current basketball standings and events. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Ware from Mississippi MAKOS swimming  https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=msmmstMississippi Swimming https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=szmslscAndrea Patterson from the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and MuseumWomen in Sports Day, March 2nd, 2018  https://msfame.com/new/women-in-sports-day Cast your fan vote for the Gillom and Howard Trophies. Voting closes on March 3rd, 2018 at 5:00 pm Central Time. http://www.csopavoting.com/Seth Gaines from the Oxford Parks Commissionhttp://www.oxfordparkcommission.com/MPB's Seaon Pass: Pickleball http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mpbs-season-pass/2017/07/27/mpbs-season-pass-disc-golf-shooting-and-pickleball/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Tony Petro, sport fisherman and former president of Mississippi Gulf Coast Big Game Fishing Club. http://www.mgcbgfc.com/Information about their 2018 Spring Rendezvou on March 11, 2018 from 4-6pm at Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi can be found on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mgcbgfc/ Brock Mosley, Elite Series bass angler and Collinsville native http://brockmosley.com/Bassmaster tournament manager Chris Bowes https://www.bassmaster.com/The 2018 Bass Pro Shops Central Open #1 at Ross Barnett Resevoir will be; March 1st  and 2nd Madison Landing, takeoffs at 6:15am; weigh ins at 2:15pm. Weigh in Saturday, March 3rd at 2:15 at Bass Pro Shop, Pearl.  https://www.bassmaster.com/tournaments/2018-bass-pro-shops-central-open-1-ross-barnett See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guests:Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member (and USM alumnus)  Rick Cleveland​ http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/rick-cleveland/student athlete Rebekah Page, captain and coach for the University of Southern Mississippi Quidditch Team.https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMissQuidditch/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coach Michael E. Mayden of the National Urban Professional Baseball League talks about the proposed 4 team league. More information at http://urbanbaseball247.com and 773-517-2175  Tryouts will be:February 26-27th, 2018 2pm at Wooten Legion Park in Laurel MS March 3-4th, 2018 10am in Winter Garden FL April 29-30th, 2018 10am  at USA Staduim in Millington TNMississippi Sports Hall of Fame Member Warner Alford reminisced about his time as a player at McComb High School and the University of Mississippi, and as Athletic Director at UM http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/warner-alford/Wingfiled High School Chess Coach Elizabeth Thrasher spoke with MPB News reporter Ashley Norwod about the callanges facing the chess team.  More of the interview about the chess team can be found at http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mississippiedition/mississippi-edition-thursday-february-1st/ Contributions can be made to support the team through the Blue & Gold

MS Sports Hall of Fame member Billy Ray Adams  http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/billy-ray-adams/Mid-South Curling Club President Evan Lu https://www.facebook.com/midsouthcurlingclub/Learn to Curl #1 Sunday, February 18th 11:15am - 1:15pm Mid South Ice House, Olive Branch MSLearn to Curl #2 Saturday, February 24th 2-5pm Mid South Ice House, Olive Branch MSGetting excited about the 2018 Winter Olympic Games?? This event will provide an introduction to the sport of curling. Participants will be placed into teams of 4 and recieve instruction on the basics of playing the game. Everyone will have the opportunity to throw plenty of rocks and learn about sweeping. Our goal is to introduce people to the great game of curling in a fun and relaxed environment. No curling experience is necessary. Admission fee.  Sign-up soon! Class size is limited to 32.  Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt start.  To register via the Mid-South Ice House website, cli

Guests for the show: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Member Robert Braddy, Sr.  http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/robert-braddy-sr/3rd Annual Bob Braddy / Dave Clark Youth Baseball Clinic at Jackson State University's Bob Braddy Baseball Field, Feb. 3rd, 218 8:30 to noon for ages 9-17. It's preferred to wear a uniform. No Charge. Registration from 8:30 - 9:30. All parents must sign a waiver of Liability Form. In case of bad weather: 601-991-3360USM Baseball Head Coach Scott Berry  http://www.southernmiss.com/sports/m-basebl/smis-m-basebl-body.htmlAthletic Director Greg Eleuterrus for the City of Biloxi Parks and RecreationRegistration for Biloxi Youth Softball and Youth Baseball is Saturday, Jan 27th and Feb. 3rd from 9am to Noon at Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center. https://www.biloxi.ms.us/residents/parks-recreation/sports/baseball/      http://www.biloxiyouthbaseball.com/  https://www.biloxi.ms.us/residents/parks-recreation/sports/youth-

Guests for the show: Harlem Globetrotter Anthony "Buckets" Blakes : The Harlem Globetrotters will be in Jackson Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 the the Mississippi Coliseum  http://harlemglobetrotters.com/event/mississippi-coliseum-0?field_date=2018-01-23Mississippi recent Olympian Tori Bowie earned two gold medals at the 2017 World Track and Field Championships in London. Senate Concurrent Reslolution No. 519 recognizes her achievement. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0519.xmlMississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Ralph Boston earned medals at the 1960, 1964, and 1968 Olympic Games for the Long Jump. http://msfame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/ralph-harold-boston/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We speak with John Noblin director of Mississippi Blues Marathon. The marathon, half-marathon, quarter note marathin, 5K, and 5 runner relay team races will be held Saturday, January 27th, 2018. They are looking for 800 volunteers to help with the race also. http://msbluesmarathon.events/Jamie Lee, chairperson for Mississippi Senior Olympic, told us about the upcoming registration for the 23 events for 49 year olds + that will take place between April 4th and May 25th, 2018 on the MS Gulf Coast.  http://www.msseniorolym.org/  Email address are: mso@msseniorolym.org and jlee@biloxi.ms.usMarvinWilliams, instructor of  Besouro Capoeira Angola of Jackson, works out of Boxers Rebellion. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazillian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.  https://www.facebook.com/capoeirajackson/  also http://www.boxersrebellion.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bo Campbell with the Professional Cowboy Association talks about the PCA Finals scheduled for January 12-14, 2018 in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. http://pcarodeo.com/pca/pca-finals/Allen Blackwell, a Jackson native, has competed on Team USA's National Team in Skeleton. He discusses his inspiring story and exciting future plans with Jay White. https://www.teamusa.org/usa-bobsled-skeleton-federation/athletes/allen-blackwellJohn Walker is the Executive Vice President for Business Operations for the Memphis Hustle. The Hustle play their home games in Southaven Mississippi at the Landers Center. http://memphis.gleague.nba.com/     We learn about this new Gatorade League team on this episode of MPB's Season Pass.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jay White speaks with President Ellis Hill of Great Southern Golf Club in Gulfport about its location, history, and future. http://greatsoutherngolf.com/ From Olive Branch, owner Al Austin talks about hockey, ice skating, and curling at the Mid-South Ice House. http://www.midsouthicehouse.com/ Kendyl Terrell talks about her recent accomplishment: the first female to score in a Mississippi High School Athletics Association Football Champtionship. Kendyl also tell about joining the team and when she felt great joy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MS State Sports Information Director, Brock Turnipseed, talks men's and women's basketball. http://www.hailstate.com/index.aspxUM Volleyball Coach Steven McRoberts  celebrates the team season.   http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/w-volley/ole-w-volley-body.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Jay White talks JUCO football with Co-Lin offensive line coach, Otis Riddley. He talks about how the wolves are this season and his transition from Provine High School. Also, Jay has a conversation with Holmes head football coach Jeff Koonz and championship JSU tennis coach Lois Alexis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's show we’ll speak with Greg Eleuterrus, Athletic Director for the City of Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department about little kid football and the sports available in Biloxi.https://www.biloxi.ms.us/residents/parks-recreation/The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race takes place in Natchez October 20 - 22. We’ll speak with Bill Cunningham, the race Balloon Meister.http://www.natchezballoonrace.com/Molly Van Rees talks with us about Mississippi Brawl Stars Roller Derby Team in Columbus and Mississippi.https://www.facebook.com/mississippibrawlstars/ Roller DerbyWhenSat, September 23, 6:30pm – 10:30pmWhereColumbus Fairgrounds, 764 Highway 69 S, Columbus, Mississippi 39702 DescriptionYour local flat track roller derby team, the Mississippi Brawl Stars, is taking on the Roe City Rollers from Monroe, LA! We are going to be hosting a bake sale fundraiser, a raffle, and a silent auction featuring a variety of items from business owners in the Golden Triangle area. (662) 386-9013 columbusfairgro<

On today's show we’ll speak with Erin Southard, one of the organizers for the Vicksburg Dodgeball Association.http://vicksburgdodgeball.weebly.com/Drone racing is increasing in popularity. John David Thomas from Central Mississippi Drone Racers will talk about the hobby that has become a sport.https://www.facebook.com/groups/739570729478609/Craig Lowe will join us from the Greater Jackson Darts Association to talk about dart competitions.https://www.facebook.com/Greater-Jackson-Darts-Association-184769834887717/?fref=ts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.