BASEBALL/SOFTBALL



BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Line Drive Academy -- will conduct spring training specials today and February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and into April. Eight sessions cost $120 and 16 sessions $210. Sessions can be tailored to hitting or pitching or both. Call Scott Knox at (330) 757-8006.
Tri-T Baseball and Softball -- will hold their monthly meeting Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Poland Community Baseball Center. For details, e-mail tritbaseball@aol.com.
The Columbiana Softball Association -- will hold sign-ups for girls today and Feb. 24 from 1-3 p.m. at the Firestone Park Pavilion #4. Fees are $25 (7-9 year olds), $35 (12 years & amp; under) and $45 (13 years and up) for first child and half price for each additional child. Call Gary Dicken at (330) 482-5207.
Hitting Lessons -- Steve Krivonak's next hitting program will begin Feb. 20. Small groups to allow for individual attention with live batting practice for boys and girls. For details, call (330) 533-7544.
Crestview Softball Association -- will hold final registration Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Waterford Community Building for girls ages 7-15. After Feb. 23 contact Jim or Heidi Lower at 457-0700.
BASKETBALL
The Oil City YMCA -- is accepting registration for the 3-on-3 Clash Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 9-10. Participants age 9 through adult must register their team at the YMCA by March 1. Call (814) 677-3000.
FOOTBALL
The NFL 4-on-4 flag football program begins April 6 with men's, women's and police athletics leagues. Contact Pat at NFL4on4flag@aol.com or call 330 652-6750.
GOLF
Diamondback Golf Course in Canfield -- is where Lisbon Touchdown Club will hold its 5th annual Chili Open Golf Scramble on Saturday. Fee for the four-man team event is $25 per golfer. A noon shotgun start is scheduled. Fee includes nine holes of golf, chili, soup, pasteries, beverages and prizes. First-place prize for low gross is $200; second is $100, Call Mike Pozenel at (330) 424-3716, Ed Browne at 424-1176 or Bob McCamon at 424-3047.
Sam Camens Center -- will hold a business meeting for the Camens Senior Golf members and for all new interested senior golfers on March 4 at 1 p.m. at 1080 Salt Springs Road. Annual dues is still $45 and checks should be made payable to Tom Kubic.
RACQUETBALL
Kent State University -- will hold a open racquetball tournament March 8-10 and again April 19-21. Four divisions entry fee is $30 and includes t-shirt. For more information call Greg Bailey at (330) 672-4732.
SOCCER
Cardinal Mooney High -- students interested in playing boys soccer for the Cardinals this fall should contact coach Lenny Krispinsky at 330-726-8407 or 330-758-5563.
The 2002 Recert Clinic -- will be held March 16 at the Salem Memorial Building (third floor, red room) from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. This is USSF licensing for existing referees. Bring a check for $40 written to M.V.S.O.A. Call Paul Fennema at 332-0860.
The 2002 Novice Clinic -- will be held March 2 & amp; 9 at the Salem Memorial Building (third floor, red room) from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Must attend both days. Bring social security number and two checks -- one each day for $25 written to M.V.S.O.A. For details, call Paul Fennema at (330) 332-0860.
SOFTBALL
Mahoning-Trumbull-Columbiana -- snowball tournament. Cost $50. Call 782-6707 or 793-6582.
Mahoning-Trumbull-Columbiana --spring league forming. Cost $200. Call 782-6707 or 793-6582.
UMPIRES
Youngstown Metro Umpire Association -- will hold an OHSAA baseball/softball meeting today at 1:15 p.m. at St. Nicholas Activity Center on Shady Run Road. All members are urged to attend.Call John Mang at 502-6665.