BASEBALL

BASEBALL
Howland Athletic Club will hold registration for baseball and softball on Feb. 17 (6:30-8:30 p.m.), Feb. 19 (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), Feb. 23 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) and Feb. 26 (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) for children ages 5 and older. Birth certificates are required for first-time players. Call (330) 886-7624 for information.
Clarion University will hold a showcase for juniors and seniors Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $30 pre-registered and $35 at the door. Call (814) 393-1651 for information.
Zicard Furniture Baseball Reunion Committee - is pleased to announce that a reunion of players, coaches, close friends, and others of the teams coached by Fred Fainer has been planned for Saturday, April 23, 2005, from 2-5 p.m. at the Amen Corner Sports Bar at 20 West Main St., Girard, OH. Anyone interested should call Chuck Potashnik (330) 856-6219, Dick Tate (330) 534-5491, or Russ Hake (330) 505-1105.
Vienna Athletic Club will hold registration for summer baseball and softball for boys and girls age 6-17 on Feb. 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vienna Fire Station. For information, call Roseann Kennedy at (330) 394-2188.
Baseball Factory -- will offer a Video Scouting Session for top 2005-07 graduates at the indoor facility at the University of Akron on Feb. 19. On-field activities will begin at 9 a.m. Players must register prior to the event. Attendance is limited at each session. Contact Baseball Factory, at 800-641-4487 to register or visit Baseball Factory online at www.baseballfactory.com.
BASKETBALL
Pleasant Valley Church in Niles will hold a 5th-6th grade tournament Feb. 18-21. Entry is $100 and deadline is Feb. 14. Call (330) 539-6582 to register.
AAU spring league will have sign-ups March 13 at 1 p.m. at Geosports1. Early signups can be done at (330) 652-6750.
Varsity Club in Canal Fulton will hold a tournament for boys and girls in grades 3-6 on March 1-7. Entry deadline is Feb. 20; cost is $99. Call (330) 854-9702 for details.
Varsity Club in Canal Fulton will conduct open gyms and tryouts for travel teams starting in February. For information, visit www.varsityac.com or call (330) 854-9702.
FOOTBALL
Niles Pop Warner League signups will be March 12. Birth certification is required for all players. Call (330) 652-6750 for information.
The Ohio Red Bulls, a franchise of the United States Football Alliance League will hold tryouts in the first two weeks of March. You must be at least 18 years old with some football experience to play. For information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/redbulls or call (330) 788-3445 and ask for Will or Renee.
Mount Union M Club will conduct an Excellence in Coaching Clinic on June 24-25. Dom Capers, coach of the Houston Texans, and former San Francisco 49ers defensive secondary coach Ron Lynn will join Mount Union coach Larry Kehres. Registration is $125 per person for on-campus residents and $100 for commuters or those staying off-campus. For information, contact the Office of Alumni Activities, Mount Union College, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601 or call (330) 823-2030 or e-mail alumni@muc.edu.
POKER
Warren Gridiron Club will hold a $10,000 Texas Hold 'Em Festival on March 5-6 at the Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church, 1836 North Rd., SE. For information, call (330) 369-1443 or (330) 883-7764.
SOCCER
2005 USSF Recertification Clinic - Soccer referees registered with the USSF are invited to participate in a recertification clinic on Saturday, March 5. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Salem Memorial Building, third floor, Red Room. Grade 8/$40 or Grade 9/$35. For information, call Paul Fennema at (330) 332-0860.
2005 Grade 9 Novice Clinic for USSF license will be held March 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Salem Memorial Building, 3rd floor, Red Room. Age 12 and up. Registration is $45. For information, contact Paul Fennema at 330-332-0860.
SOFTBALL
Alliance Softball USSSA One-Pitch Tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 26 at Butler Rodman Park, Alliance. Format is double elimination for Class Men. Entry fee is $125. To enter, call Floyd at (330) 823-2008.
Mount Union College softball team will host a hitting clinic on Feb. 13 from 1-4 p.m. and a pitcher/catcher and fielding clinic Feb. 20 from 1-4 p.m. inside the Timken Physical Education Building. A $35 registration fee is required before Feb. 9. Late registration is $40. If both clinics are attended the fee is $30 per clinic. For information, contact coach Sandy Douglas at (330) 823-4479.
The Ohio Belles 14-under traveling team is looking for 13- and 14-year-old girls to fill out its roster. For information or to schedule a tryout, contact Tony at (440) 953-5523.
VOLLEYBALL
Lowellville High is accepting applications for varsity coach. Applicants should send letter and resume to Rocco Nero, Superintendent of Schools, 52 Rocket Place, Lowellville, OH 44436.