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OLD MILL: Old Mill Youth has limited openings for our new 12U and 13U football teams (no weight restrictions). No experience necessary! New Teams...New Coaches...New Organization! If you're ready to play some ball contact Jenn Adams at 443-722-8527 or Art Saumenig at 443-928-4996.

PANTHERS: Panthers Athletic Club has limited openings for its Flag Football Program (ages 4-5) as well as tackle football players ages 6-10 weighing less than 100 pounds. Children will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. They are also accepting applications for interested head or assistant coaches. You must be able to pass a background check if you apply. For additional information contact Rob Elliott at RElliott@buyatcps.com or 443-744-2275.

BRONCOS: Brooklyn Park Broncos will be holding football and cheerleading registrations at the Bronco field (200 Hammonds Lane) every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. The Broncos cheerleading squad is looking for coaches for the 14U and 11U teams. For more information on registrations for football contact Antonio McDuffie at 443-690-5668 or e-mail duanelle@aol.com. For cheerleading contact Cherrie Mecca at 443-694-2013 or e-mail bcmecka@yahoo.com.

OMYA: OMYA still has spots available in certain teams for the 2008 football and cheerleading seasons for those ages 4-14. All Registrations held at Old Mill Southgate Park. To sign up, please contact Jenn Adams at 443-722-8527 or Art Saumenig at 443-928-4996 or omyasecretary@yahoo.com. For registration forms, visit our website, www.leaguelineup.com/omya.

CHARGERS: The Pasadena Chargers will be holding registration for tackle football, flag football and cheerleading at Lake Waterford Park snack shack on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. for the month of July. Please visit our website for additional info at www.pasadenachargers.org.

OMYA: Old Mill Youth Association will be holding a free conditioning clinic for any 12-14 year old interested in football for the '08 season. Clinic to be held at Old Mill Southgate Park in July. Registration forms and more information can be found on our website, www.leaguelineup.com/omya, or by e-mail, omyasecretary@yahoo.com, or call 443-992-4996.

REBELS: A.A. Rebels are accepting registration for the football season for the following: flag football ages 4-6 - 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 lbs; 12U and 13U teams. Registration will be Monday-Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the field house behind Cromwell Elementary. Any questions please call Larry Waters at 410-553-6384.

BASEBALL

SAC: Severn Athletic Club will be holding on-site fall ball registration on July 31 and August 5 at the main concession stand at Severn Danza Park from 6-7:30 p.m. You can also register online at www.leaguelineup.com/sac/sac. Ages: Rookie machine pitch 7/8; Minors 9/10 Kid Pitch, Majors 11/12, Babe Ruth 13/14 and 15/17. Any questions, e-mail the commissioner at severnbaseball@yahoo.com or call 410-551-7843.

HARUNDALE: Harundale Youth Sports is holding fall baseball registration for teams for ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 on July 26-27 and August 2-3 from noon-2 p.m. at the Concession Stand. Fees are $50 for all age groups. For more information contact Charlie at 410-768-8623.

MEETING: Fall baseball for high school eligible players/teams 28th annual organization meeting on Monday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m. at B.A.T.T. Academy, 200 Penrod Ct., Glen Burnie. 443-831-9822. Interested teams call Jocko Svoboda, 410-761-0642.

GGB: Greater Glen Burnie will be having fall ball registration for baseball and softball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at Rippling Woods Elementary School. Fall ball is 10 dollars cheaper than spring and involves no fundraiser fee. Registration will run until Aug. 12. For more information please call Tom at 410-969-5805 or e-mail at trmcco@verizon.net.

EAGLES 11U: The Eagles will be using the fall season primarily to gain experience and instruction for the upcoming 2009 spring season and the transition to balks, leadoffs, dropped 3rd strikes and the many more game changes from 10U to 11U baseball. Coaching staff consists of coaches with collegiate experience dedicated to pitching, catching, hitting and fielding. The Eagles' spring team will continue to play in the Baltimore Metro League and will play in many tournaments around the area and out of state to include Sports at the Beach in DE, Ripken Baseball, Triple Crown and BPA Tournaments. Football players with limited time welcome. Flexible game and practice schedules. Contact Jeff Cheatwood at 443-474-5384 or JeffCheatwood@verizon.net.

EAGLES 10U: Pasadena Eagles 10U travel team is looking for a few dedicated baseball players to try out for the 2009 season. We will play fall ball in September and October. For more information call coach Paul Bachman at 443-980-9355.

MARYLAND O'S: The 2009 Maryland Orioles 13U select baseball team will be holding open tryouts for the 2009 spring season in mid-to-late August (exact date/time of tryouts TBD). The team is looking for talented and dedicated players/families to join this very competitive team. We play 4 games per week in the Baltimore-Metro Baseball league as well as several pre-season tournaments, Memorial Day tournament, and post-season tournaments. Check out the website at www.marylandorioles.org or contact Coach Dave Hunt at 443-386-0639 or via e-mail at dahunt@cablespeed.com or Manager Kevin Heiser at 443-742-7520 or e-mail jkh419@yahoo.com to get on the tryout/contact list when dates/times are finalized.

FALL BALL: Sunday fall baseball league for 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 17U. League will start Sept. 9 and will run through Oct. 28. Playing age is based on 2008 season. Teams must register by Aug. 22. Interested teams/organizations should contact Stuart Schmidt at 410-768-3688.

FALL 11U: Looking for something NEW this Fall? Fall tournament opportunities available for 2009 11U players. Weekly teams are now forming to play 4 events at Ripken, and Sports at the Beach this Fall. Sign up to play one tournament or play all four. Looking for serious and talented players to join only. Coaching staff includes Varsity HS coach and former college players. Please contact Michael Marsh for more information at 410-439-9306.

GGB 13U: The 13U GGB Patriots select team is looking for serious ballplayers to play with us in the fall and next spring. In 2009, we will be playing a full schedule including pre- and post-season tournaments. We will conclude the season with a trip to the Ripken Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC. To schedule a tryout please call Tom at 410-969-5805 or send an e-mail to trmcco@verizon.net.

PRE-COLLEGE INSTRUCTION: Learn what college coaches are looking for. One-week camp (July 28-Aug. 1) for players in grades 9-12 looking to play at the next level while building advanced skills. Learn from top area college and pro coaches. Final day showcase games at local college stadium. Also free college recruiting seminar for campers and families. Enrollment is limited to 35 players per camp. For more information call the Batt Academy at 410-590-BATT.

GGB PATRIOTS: The GGB Patriots are looking for a few players for its 11U select travel team for the 2009 season and beyond (starting this fall). We are going to the Cal Ripken Experience, Mrytle Beach in the summer of 2009. For more information please contact Kevin Bidinger at 410-923-4394 or by e-mail at kevinb.2@juno.com.

SOFTBALL

REVOLUTION: The Riviera Beach Revolution girls softball team is completing another successful season that will include a trip to the ASA Nationals. We will begin tryouts for the 2009 season on August 23-24 at 5 p.m. at Rock Creek Park in Pasadena. The Revolution are an alternative to select players who cannot commit to an "A" Select program schedule. The Revolution plan to play 1 to 2 tournaments per month, participate in the Central Maryland League, and participate in a National World Series. For more information, players and parents should contact Steve Steinbach at 410-365-5828.

LIGHTNING: The Lake Shore Lightning will begin initial tryouts for the 2009 season. The 2008 10U Lightning finished the regular tournament season with a 67-win, 3-loss record, and playing in the NSA World Series in Columbus, Ohio beginning July 19. Initial tryouts will begin on August 9 and 10 at noon, at Bodkin Park in Pasadena. The next tryout dates will be August 17 and 24, both at Bodkin Park at 2 p.m. All positions are available. Pitchers are needed. Interested girls will have the opportunity to participate in indoor workouts and drills to enhance skills during the winter. The team will participate in at least one Fall tournament. For more information, or questions, call Terry Colebrook at 410-437-4122, or e-mall at lslight1@aol.com.

SPIRIT: The Riviera Beach Spirit 12U team will be holding tryouts on August 9 and 10 at Rock Creek Park in Pasadena. Tryouts will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Players should arrive a little early to fill out paperwork. All positions are available. Over the last four years the Riviera Beach organization has captured nine Top-10 finishes at various National Championships across the country. This team will be a very competitive team and intends to play an extensive schedule as well as attend a National. All interested players and parents should contact Charlie Weimer at 443-807-1400 or by e-mail at excelfouru@yahoo.com

MAGIC: Maryland Magic, an elite fastpitch softball program on the East Coast, will be holding tryouts for our 14U Teal team for the fall 2008 and spring/summer 2009 team. We are looking for girls to play top-level A softball. All positions are open. We will play fall tournaments and conduct winter workouts and play indoor tournaments in preparation for the spring/summer season. Tryout Schedule: Sundays, August 3 and 17 - Meade High School; Saturdays, August 9 and 16 - CCBC Catonsville. All tryouts begin at 10 a.m. For more information call or e-mail Amy Rouk at 443-540-7584 or AmyRouk540@msn.com and Bob Vernot at 301-464-7559 or mdmagic14U@comcast.net.

HARUNDALE: Registration will be held for girls fall softball, ages 9-19, at the picnic tables at Corkan Middle School on July 23 from 6-8 p.m. Fees are $35. Any questions, visit our website at www.harundale.org.

AAYSA: Girls 14U county team is looking for some players. Tryout date will be July 29, at 6:00 p.m. at Corkran Middle School. For more information contact Jim Beatty at 410-439-8470.

ELVATION: Elvaton Recreation is holding registration for fall girls softball, ages 9-19, through August. Fee is $45. Go to www.elvatonrec.org to download registration form and mail to address on bottom or call 410-647-0966 (Fred) or 410-987-4095 (Lee).

FALCONS: LFYAA Westwood Falcons 11U is looking for 2 or 3 players for its AAYSL Division 1 fall team. Please contact Ron Pardoe at 410-691-2116 or e-mail rapdoe@netzero.net.

PASADENA: New select 14U travel team now forming and seeking serious players for fall 2008 through 2009 season. All positions currently considered - pitchers strongly encouraged to inquire. Looking for talent to play on a competitive team while still making it fun. Looking to start fall season games as well as play approximately 2-3 fall tournaments. If you want to get back to what it's all about, call Jim at 410-615-3747.

RIVIERA BEACH: The Riviera Beach Hurricanes 14U will be holding tryouts on Aug. 2 and 9 at Rock Creek Park in Pasadena. The time for both dates is 10:00. Due to several of our players moving on, all positions will be open. We are especially in need of pitchers. We plan to play in 2-3 fall tournaments and 6-7 tournaments in 2009. Fund-raising will be done to alleviate costs. For more information, please contact John McMillin at jmmcmil@hotmail.com or 443-994-0810.

LAKE SHORE: The Lake Shore Athletic Association is holding registration for softball for the upcoming fall season. For more information, please call 410-255-1306 or 410-598-8128.

LADY O'S: The Lady Orioles is looking to expand and add new teams. If you are interested in coaching with an established organization with a well known, positive softball history, consider the Lady O's. If you would like to coach a team, please contact us as soon as possible so that planning for the fall tryouts can begin. Coaches and players, at all age levels, are welcome. Tryout information for the 2008 fall/2009 seasons will be posted soon. If interested in joining the Lady Orioles, as a coach or a player, please e-mail us at ladyoriolesu16@aol.com.

HAVENWOOD: Havenwood Girls Softball will be holding registrations for Fall Softball for girls ages 5-19 on the following Saturdays: July 26 and Aug. 2 at the Riviera Beach Library located on Duvall Hwy. Times are 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. The cost is $50.00 per player which includes a $20.00 raffle. First-time players for the league should bring a copy of their birth certificates. For more information contact Teri Ballinger at 410-360-0992 or David Farley at 410-437-2388 or go to www.HavenwoodGirlsSoftball.org.

NORTH GLEN: We are accepting sign-ups for North Glen teams for fallball. We are forming teams from ages 5-19. You can download a registration form from our website: www.leaguelineup.com/ngsc. We will have walk in registration Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 at the NGIA Hall located 303 Wellham Ave, Glen Burnie 21061. We are signing up individual players as well as teams and organizations. For more information you can call Laura Vykol at 410-917-3348.

14U SELECT: Newly formed Brooklyn Park 14U select travel team is seeking players for the 2008 fall season. Selected players will carry into the 2009 season as well. All positions are available and will be considered. We are looking to play 3 or 4 local tournaments for the 2008 fall season and possibly 8-10 for the 2009 season. For more information, please contact Larry at 410-712-7816.

BASKETBALL

BOWIE MAGIC: It is time to register for the 10th Annual Bowie Magic Men's 30 and Over Basketball League. The league will run from Sept. 6-Nov. 8, at the City of Bowie Gymnasium. Team registration fee is $900 before August 1 and $975 after August 1.. Registration deadline is August 15. To register or for more information, please contact Leon Rivers on 301-404-6135 or go to www.bowiemagic.org. Make payments online or mail payments to Bowie Magic; P. O. Box 789; Bowie, MD 20718.

SHOOTING STARS: The Maryland Shooting Stars AAU Basketball Organization Of Odenton is preparing for the upcoming winter basketball season. Fall League - Shoot-Out Classic "08" at Laurel Boys & Girls Club, hosted by Maryland Shooting Stars. Divisions: Boys and Girls - Pee Wee, Juniors, JV & Varsity. 7+ games to include playoffs. Will not add teams once divisions are full. Had more than 60 teams in 2007. For more information contact Johnny Mack at mackj@mail.nih.gov, Mackdadie4@aol.com or 443-623-3168; Walter Hagins at haginswn@aol.com, 240-476-2284; or Renee Rooks at reneerooks@verizon.net or 443-618-8458.

AAU: The Maryland Shooting Stars are looking for girls basketball players age 8/9 for our newly formed 8/9-year-old AAU Team. Also looking for 12U-14U girls to join our already established teams. If interested please contact Commissioner Walter Hagins at 240-476-2284 or visit our Web site at Ladystars.com for open-gym information.

DISCIPLES: Severn Disciples C.T.A is a Maryland powerhouse in the county and AAU scene and is now looking for players for its summer basketball teams. Ages 14U, 15U, 16U and varsity players are welcome. Also personal training availible for basketball, football and baseball. Visit www.severndisciples.com or contact Coach Chris Dillard at 443-481-2899, Coach Tommie Duvall at 443-563-5824 or Coach Tip Christian at 240-3550-448.

NAVY CAMPS: Navy will be hosting a second basketball camp this summer. The camp is for boys ages 8-18, and will take place August 4-8. Cost, which includes lunch, camp t-shirt, and camp basketball, is $385. Camp will run from 9-5 Monday-Thursday and 9-12 on Friday. Cost is $150. For more information call 410-293-2627 or visit navybasketballcamp@usna.edu.

BAYHOOPS CAMP: The 3rd Annual BayHoops Basketball Camp is coming again this summer for boys ages 7-16 of all skill levels. Top quality professional, college and high school coaches and players will help campers improve their game while having fun, led by co-directors Mike Glick and Wiley Baker, who have 45 years of coaching experience. Camp is one week long, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily from August 4-8 at City of Bowie Gym. Multi-week discounts and team discounts also available. For more information and to sign up, please call 410-760-9453 or 301-570-5730 or visit coachglick.com for a full color brochure.

SOCCER

EVERTON 17U, 19U: Everton MD FC 17U and 19U boys (rising) soccer team are expanding their rosters for the 2008-2009 season. Please call Coach Steve Craig for more information at 301-875-2468

EVERTON: Everton MD FC, 15U boys (rising) soccer team are expanding its roster for the 2008-2009 season, to include tournaments, winter league and spring 2009 Nation Capital Soccer League competition. Tryouts are every Wednesday during the month of July from 7-8:30, on Andy Brown field at Allen Pond in Bowie. Head coach Glen Diaz, is a seasoned, experienced trainer and Varsity Coach for Archbishop Carroll H.S., bringing international playing experience along with a list of achievements and qualifications solidifying his coaching success. Everton Club and coaching information is available at www.evertonmd.com Please contact Coach Diaz at 240-381-7911 or e-mail EAMD@comcast.com for team information.

COMETS: The LFYAA Outback Comets 12U Girls select soccer team is seeking experienced, dedicated players born Aug. 1, 1996, or later. The Comets, recent winners of the Hershey Park Invitational Tournament, participate year round in multiple leagues and tournaments both in-state and out. Please contact us at 410-245-2570 or lfyaacometssoccer@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a tryout.

HARUNDALE: Harundale Youth Sports League will be holding soccer registration on the following dates: July 24, 6-7:30 p.m., and July 27, noon-2 p.m. Late registrations will be accepted after until 7 p.m. on July 29 with a $25.00 late fee. We will be in the back of Corkran at the picnic tables. For more information go to Harundalesoccer.com.

CROFTON SHOOTOUT: Registration is open for the 18th Annual Crofton Shootout Soccer Tournament, to be held on Aug. 16-17, 2008. The tournament will be held the Bell Branch Park in Crofton. This is an Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) sanctioned tournament offering competition to both girls teams and boys teams, ages U-9 thru U-16. Approximately 100 teams compete at this event annually. Check the website at http://www.croftonshootout.com/tournament/index_E.html for more info and to register.

HOTSHOTS: The Harundale Hotshots 11U Division 1 soccer team will be holding tryouts for the fall season July 28, 30 and Aug. 4. We will start at 6 each night. The field is located behind Corkran Middle School on Quarterfield Rd. in Glen Burnie. For questions or more information please contact Brian McCormick at 410-766-8633 or brianhyslsoccer@aol.com.

EASL OPEN: Rec., Travel & Club teams: The 6th Annual EASL Open Soccer Tournament will be held in Baltimore. Boys team dates are November 14-16 and the girls team dates are November 21-23. Cost - U8 and U10 = $200.00 per team/U12 thru U18 = $225.00 per team. Early deadline is October 11. Late deadline is October 18 with an additional $35 late fee per team. Referee fees not included. First Place and Runner Up Awards & Complimentary tournament patches to all teams who enter. For more information, go on web to www.easlsoccer.com or email Randy at easlopen@gmail.com.

BLAST: St. Jane Soccer Blast Boys (under U12 for fall) are interested in adding 1 or 2 committed players to play Baltimore Beltway Soccer League in Division 1. We will participate in at least 3 tournaments in the fall with a trip to Disney World to play in the Junior Disney Soccer Showcase in November. Players born after Aug. 1, 1996, should contact Wayne Gruss at wgruss@strategic-sales.com or call 410-627-2971 for team information and individual player tryouts.

BLUE FLAME: ASA Baxters Blue Flame 13U girls select soccer team is seeking experienced, dedicated and motivated players born Aug. 1, 1995, or later. Contact us at 410-545-2345 or coach.baxter@hotmail.com. Visit our website for details, www.baxtersblueflame.com.

JPYO: Fall JPYO soccer registration is now open for in-house clinic and county travel teams for kids between the ages of 3-1/2 to 18. Signing up is easy at www.jpyo.com. Teams and individuals are welcome. Learn and play at a low cost. Contact Dave Cope at 443-324-6434 with questions or to volunteer.

CHEERLEADING

NORTHEAST: Northeast High School Cheerleading will be holding an organizational meeting for the fall season on, Thursday, July 31, in the main gym of the school at 6:30 p.m. It is a mandatory meeting for all athletes and their parent(s) to attend.

OLD MILL: Old Mill Youth still has openings for our 12U and 14U cheer squads. No Experience Necessary! Please contact Denise Saumenig at 443-928-4997 for information.

1ST CLASS: 1st Class Allstars is holding cheerleading tryouts/evaluations for the 2008- 09 season. We are looking for boys and girls ages 5-18. Tryout fee is $25 cash or credit. We are located in Annapolis at 451 Defense Highway. Senior Level 5 team is also available. All levels of experience are accepted; This is competitve cheerleading. Please call 410-224-0721 or e-mail Cheer1stClass@aol.com to schedule an appointment.

PANTHERS: Panthers Athletic Club has limited openings for cheerleaders ages 4-6 and 9-10. Children will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. They are also accepting applications for interested head or assistant coaches. You must be able to pass a background check if you apply. For additional information contact Lisa Frebureger at CoachLisa06@yahoo.com or 443-744-2271.

LIL' COUGARS: The county and state champion Chesapeake High School Cheerleaders are offering their 3rd annual Lil' Cougars Fundraising Program to children ages 4-12. They will have 4 practices and will learn a routine that they will perform during halftime at the first home Varsity Football Game at Chesapeake High School on Sept. 5. Registration fee is $50 per child which includes a routine CD, shirt and shorts. For additional information please contact Lisa Freburger at coachlisa06@yahoo.com or 443-744-2271.

REBELS: AA Rebels will be having cheerleading sign-ups Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 12-2 at our field house. Ages 4-15. Cheerleading experience not required. For more information contact Miss Judi at jaj0309@aol.com or 443-694-1418.

CONDITIONING

SPALDING CAMP: Archbishop Spalding High School will host a speed, strength & conditioning camp from July 28-31 from 6-7:30 p.m. This camp will focus on speed development, agility and power & strength exercises in our new fitness center and sports complex. It is open to all boys and girls 7th to 12th grade. Registration is $125. To register print brochure from www.archbishopspalding.org , click "Athletics", click "Sports camps", click "Strength camp" or contact Rob McBride, CSCS at mcbrider@archbishopspalding.org.

RUGBY

APACHES: Andover Apaches Youth Rugby has sign-ups each Tues. and Thurs. at Overlook Park in Linthicum from 6-8 p.m. This is for boys and girls, ages 4 thru 18. Ages 4-4 is tag rugby and 15-18 is tackle. No experience is necessary. For additional info, contact Pat Walsh 410-691-9970 or walshpj@erols.com.

COACHES

EAGLES: The Pasadena Baseball Club Eagles are now accepting nominations for spring 2009 travel managers for age groups 8 through 14. Travel manager elections will be held at the August 5 BOD meeting. For more information, or to nominate yourself or anyone else, please e-mail Archie Carr at archiejencarr@cablespeed.com before August 5.

CHEERLEADING: Maryland Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is looking for volunteer cheerleading coaches. If interested, please contact Rosetta Holloway at 410-551-3857. All volunteers must be 21 years of age or older.

CHEERLEADING: Glen Burnie Cheerleading is looking for volunteer gymnastics/cheerleading coaches to assist in the 2008/2009 season. If interested, please contact Theresa March 410-859-8070. Anyone interested must be 21 years of age.

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