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Today’s Sportsman: Plan a trip to an outdoor show | Lifestyle

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The following is a listing of upcoming outdoor shows in the Mid-Atlantic area. Outdoor shows are educational and one of the best ways for hands-on experience with the latest sporting equipment as well as a great opportunity locate and meet outfitters for your next adventure.

Plan a day trip to one of the many outdoor expositions found locally and within a few hours of Frederick. I have included contact information for each show, and I encourage readers to visit websites of interest for show coupons, program brochures, senior and youth admission prices, parking information, directions, etc. Be sure to consider any current COVID mandates at the venues you plan to visit.

Jan. 14-16 — Washington Camping RV Expo 2022, Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia. More than 150 makes and models of recreational vehicles from all the nation’s top manufacturers to choose from. Special factory rebates, financing, and on-the-spot loan approval makes this show a cannot miss for the serious RV enthusiasts. Adult Admission: $10. www.washingtonrvexpo.com/

Jan. 15-16 — Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival, Meadows Event Park, 13111 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, Virginia. This festival is the largest event of its kind in the country, drawing fly anglers from as far away as New York and Georgia. More than 50 on-site exhibitors will have the latest in fly fishing equipment, fly tying and guide services. Beginner to expert anglers will enjoy nonstop lectures on where, when and how to fly fish the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Virginia wine tastings, microbreweries, local food and live music will also be featured. Adult admission $20. www.vaflyfishingfestival.com/

Jan. 21-23 — West Virginia Hunting &Fishing Show, Coliseum and Convention Center, Charleston, West Virginia. This is the 32nd year that this show has been organized by the West Virginia Trophy Hunters Association. With

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ESports team approved by Wooster board, overnight trip refund concerns

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Wooster City Schools Board of Education  

Tuesday, Sept, 28, meeting 

KEY ACTION  The board approved the addition of an eSports team at Wooster High School, discussing many of the possible things it could offer some students.

DISCUSSION  Superintendent Gabe Tudor said the group would involve competitive video gaming, noting there are several colleges and universities, including Ashland University, that have teams.

Several of the board members showed interest and expressed approval of creating a team. One board member said eSports it could reach a group of students “that wouldn’t necessarily participate in other extracurriculars.”

Board Vice President Dan Stavnezer asked if students might be able to letter in it eventually and pointed out students might be able to get scholarships to play on a college or university team. 

Tudor said for a student to letter in something, it must be voted on by the board, but it could happen. He said the costs of the program would be limited to things such as an occasional controller or video game.

The group was approved by a unanimous vote and board President Sue Herman was excited to see the idea stemmed from a student.

“To have to have a student at ground level, making that move is always exciting,” Herman said. “I love it when it’s student based.”

Other discussion: Overnight trips

Several possible overnight trips, including a tournament in Cleveland Oct. 15 and 16, were listed by the high school Speech & Debate Team in a letter to the board asking members to approve the trips.

While the trips were unanimously approved, Herman brought up concerns, such as refunds, if the trips are cancelled or requirements to participate change.

“I don’t want to say, ‘No we’re not going to go on any of these trips,’ but I want us to

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