BASEBALL

BASEBALL
Hiram College baseball program -- will hold its annual Hitting School for youth ages 8-17 on four consecutive Saturdays beginning this week. For more information, call the Hiram College Baseball Office at (330) 569-5348.
Kent State University -- is where the Parent/Child Baseball Skills Camps will be Sunday and Monday for youth ages 7-12 and their parents. For more information, call the KSU baseball office at (330) 672-8432.
The Baseball School -- is enrolling players age 8-15 for its two five-week camps that will run in March. Group and semi-individual camps also are planned. For details, call Matt Giambattista at (330) 793-5605.
Showcase -- is seeking players ages 15-younger for tournaments. For information, call (330) 399-5970.
Canfield High School -- will be where classes for those wishing to become a high school umpire are held beginning Feb. 12. For details, call John Mang at (330) 502-6665, Bill Sferra at (330) 792-6787 or Greg Pateray at (330) 565-8345.
Astro Falcons Indoor Training Center in Struthers -- has times available for team rentals. Lessons are available for teams or individuals. For more information, call Don Christian at (330) 233-3354 or Scott Ruark at (330) 233-6562.
Steel Valley Rebels 15-under boys baseball team is seeking players for the coming season. For more information contact Vic Romack at (330) 399-5970.
Salem Junior League -- will have registration for boys and girls age 6-18 at the Memorial Building on Jan. 25 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Jan. 26 (noon-4 p.m.) and Feb. 1 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) For details call (330) 831-4951.
Austintown Youth League -- Players age 5-12 can register at Township Hall on Ohltown Road Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. For details call (330) 270-0352.
BASKETBALL
21-over League -- will meet at the Sports Complex in Struthers on Saturday at 1 p.m. For details, call (330) 782-0479 or (330) 742-8711.
Fairhaven Gym -- is where the Knights of Columbus will have a special population free-throw contest on Feb. 12 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beaver Local High School -- is where the 12th annual Mike Duck Memorial/Lady Beaver Hoop Club's fifth- and sixth-grade tournament will be from Feb. 15-March 1. Entry fee is $75 per team. Roster and fees are due Feb. 10 and may be mailed to Lady Beaver hoop club, P.O. Box 2695, East Liverpool Ohio 43920. Players cannot turn 13 before April 1. A coaches meeting to discuss rules is planned. For more information, contact Dale McGaffic at (330) 385-6043.
Madison Youth Basketball Tournament -- is set from Feb. 22-March 23 for boys and girls in grades four-six. For more information, call Ron Nicholson at (440) 428-6210.
COACHING VACANCIES
Austintown Fitch High -- is seeking varsity boys soccer and varsity boys golf coaches. Interested applicants should fill out an application at the Board of Education office or contact Dick Kenney at (330) 797-3900.
FOOTBALL
Howland Little Tigers -- is accepting applications for volunteer head coach positions for the 115- and 130-pound teams. Submit a resume along with references to Troy Hutchins, 3962 Welker Drive, Warren 44483. All applications must be received no later than Feb. 28.
ROAD RUNNING
Youngstown Road Runners -- will sponsor the club's 14th annual Distance Classic on March 9 in Mill Creek Park. Available will be a 5K (9:05 a.m.) and half marathon (8:45 a.m.). Both races start in finish in the Wick Recreation Center. Windshirts are available for the first 500 who register. Eighty-eight awards will be presented in the half marathon and 81 in the 5K. Early packet pickup and registration will be at Second Sole on march 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, check the website members.aol.com/ytownrrc/.
SOCCER
Tri-County Complex in Struthers -- is registering teams for the second indoor session. The deadline is Monday. Players ages under-8 through adults, including coed, can participate. For information, call (330) 755-1661 for details.
SOFTBALL
Valley Extreme 12-under team -- seeks a pitcher. For details, call (330) 638-5505 or (330) 638-2279.
Aunt Rosie's International Fast-Pitch Tournament -- will be held in July in Buffalo, N.Y. For more information, contact Bob Nowak at (716) 688-6623 or e-mail rnowak2772@cs.com.
Ohio Magic 12-younger -- has tryouts available. Those interested should call John Calo at (330) 519-5891.
Ohio Magic 16-under travel team -- has openings for outfielders and a pitcher for the 2003 season. For tryouts, call (330) 758-6995.
TRACK & amp; FIELD
Ohio Association of Track & amp; Cross Country Coaches -- will have a Hall of Fame banquet at the Columbus Hilton at Easton on Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. For details, call (937) 293-7868.
UMPIRES
The Trumbull Interscholastic Umpires Association -- is offering classes in softball and baseball leading to OHSAA certification. Classes will be at Trumbull Career and Technical Center, Room A-123, begining Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. The 25-hour course costs $60. For more information, contact Mel Staats at (330) 898-7679 or Jerry Teringo at (330) 856-4947.
Niles Youth League -- will sponsor an OHSAA Umpire class and clinic for baseball and softball Sundays from Feb. 16.-March 23. To register or for more information, contact Bob McDermott at (330) 219-3591.