Short Corner

Thane to host state Mini Chess

Thane will host the Maharashtra State Mini chess championship for boys’, girls’ under-12 and under-14 simultaneously with Rochess ’99 State-level Open Junior tournament for the under-19 from November 24-28 at Dadaji Konddeo Stadium. For details, contact Agwan (5384689, 5822541)/Pulekar (5130943)/Shrikhande (0251-451467). Last date for entries is November 22.

Inter-Schools Harris Shield cricket

The MSSA-Castrol Inter-Schools Harris Shield (Boys under-16) cricket tournament will be held from November 2 while the Giles Shield (under-14) will begin from November 12. Participating schools can collect copies of their draw from the MSSA Schools Sports Centre,Azad Maidan.

Times Shield Awards presented

It was a curious mix of entertainment and cricket. It was the awards night of the Times Shield Cricket tournaments for the year 1998-99. Former Cricket Board (BCCI) president then regaled the function with his humour at the Nehru Centre last night. Dungarpur recalled how Ajit Wadekar had taunted him for being unemployed to play in the tournament. Dungarpur bemoaned the lack of stars in the current A Division matches. “But I cannot blame anybody, neither the teams nor the Mumbai Cricket Association,” he said. Along with the cricketers, the umpires and the groundsmen were also awarded. And there was a loud cheer when the first groundsman’s name was announced.

Cycle race for under-12 students

The Amateur Cycling Association of Bombay Suburban District (Tel: 6431530) will organise races for boys’ and girls’ under-12 and under-16 on October 31. Completed entry forms should reach the Association at 319, Sir Bhalchandra Road, Matunga, Mumbai-19before October 25.

All-Mumbai Open Rink Football

Gloria Youth Movement will organise the eighth All-Mumbai Open Rink football tournament on October 17, 19, 24 at the Gloria Church grounds, Byculla. For details, contact Anton (3755368/ 3702316 or Suzie (3734790.

Willingdon vacation camp

Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana will conduct beginners Diwali vacation sports camp for the age group of over 10 years from Ocotber 25 to November 30. For details, contact the Gymkhana office.

ITF officiating school

The International Tennis Federation Level 2 officiating school will be conducted at MSLTA from October 14 to 17. The experts are Bill Gilmour and Wayne McKewen.

TMG State Athletics Meet

The Bharat Petroleum State Level Athletic meet will be organised by the Thane Metropolitan Gymkhana from November 5 to 7 at Dadoji Konddeo Stadium. Entry forms are available with Vijay Shetty at the venue between 5 pm to 7 pm and Dayanand Kumar, Golders Green, Bldg No 3, IC Colony, Borivli.Last date is October 25.