BASEBALL

BASEBALL
Struthers baseball league will hold late registration for baseball on Feb. 25 from 5-7 p.m. at St. Nicholas Church basement hall. For information, call Jim Dechellis at (330) 755-6949.
Girard Baseball and Softball will conduct tryouts at the Girard Free Library, Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boys, ages 5-17, all leagues, call Randy at (330) 545-9636 or Jamie at (330) 545-0813. Girls, slow pitch, 8-12, fast pitch, 11-12 and 13-14, call Craig at (330) 545-3834.
Brookfield Youth Little League Inc. will hold baseball and softball registration for boys and girls age 5-16 at the Brookfield Fire Station on State Route 7, front meeting room. Registration is from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26; 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 5; 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 6. Copy of birth certificate must be present at time of registration for new signups. Residents of Brookfield, Masury, Hartford, Vienna, Vernon and Fowler are eligible. For information, call Birt Underwood, 448-0382; Tim Mulligan, 448-2439; or Bill Swanson, 856-9123.
Challenger Division baseball registration for special needs children from all of Trumbull (OH) and Mercer (PA) counties will be held beginning Feb. 26. Registration will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, March 5 from 1-5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 6, from 1-5 p.m. at the Brookfield Fire Station on State Route 7, front meeting room. For information, call Cathy Madden at (330) 448-4915.
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.
Youngstown Class AA baseball league looking for teams or players. For information, call (330) 793-2303.
Zicard Furniture Baseball Reunion Committee is pleased to announce a reunion of players, coaches, close friends, and others of the teams coached by Fred Fainer has been planned for Saturday, April 23 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.
Youngstown Babe Ruth League is looking for a 13-year-old team for this season. If you have a team or can organize one, call Al at (330) 788-0686.
BASKETBALL
The 15th Annual TJD Sports-El Merchants 4-6th grade tournament will be held at the WestGate School in East Liverpool. The dates are March 4-6, 11-13, 18-20. The tournament, which guarantees three games, is open to boys and girls. Entry fee is $75 and is due by Feb. 22. For information, contact Steve Dawson, 420 East 5th street, East Liverpool, OH 43920. Call (330) 383-3259, home; (330) 386-4658, (work, 9-5 M-F); (330) 386-4659, work fax.
Varsity Club in Canal Fulton will hold its 10th annual Spring Fling 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 boys and girls grades 3-11 for travel teams in February. Games will be March-May. Every school system is allowed. OHSAA approved. No cuts. For information, visit www.varsityac.com or call (330) 854-9702.
The Jots AAU Basketball program will be holding regional tryouts at Warren Harding High on March 6, 13 and 20. Boys, grades 3-6, will try out from 10-11:30 a.m.; boys, grades 7-8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; girls, grades 4-8, from 2:30-4 p.m.; and both 9th-grade girls and boys from 1-2:30 p.m. For information, call Regional Coordinator Andy Vlajkovich at (330) 501-7863 or Director Bob McConnell at (724) 290-0018 or log onto www.jotsbasketball.com. Coaches are also needed for boys and girls ages 9-17.
Penn-Ohio Athletic Club will conduct tryouts for boys and girls in grades 3-12 on March 6 at Sharon High. Cost is $25. Register online at www.pennohioathleticclub.com or call (724) 813-7210.
Varsity Club in Canal Fulton, will be conducting the following tournaments: Easter Tip-Off, March 25-26, AAU/travel teams; Great Lakes girls, April 22-24, AAU/travel teams, national qualifier; Great Lakes boys, April 29-May 1, AAU/travel teams, national qualifier; Canton Cage Classic, May 13-15, AAU/travel teams; Highland Hoopfest, May 20-22; 1 day shootouts, $99, 4-5 games in 1 day, all grade levels. Out of town teams can play weekends only, with scheduling requests. For information and registration forms, call (330) 854-9702 or go to www. varsityac.com.
Massillion Parks and Recreation Department is taking registrations for its 4th and 5th grade basketball tournaments at the Massillion Recreation Center. All teams guaranteed three games. First- and second-place teams receive awards. Girls tournament is scheduled for March 11-12. Contact Greg Mytinger at (330) 832-1621 for information.
AAU spring league will have sign-ups March 13 at 1 p.m. at Geosports1. Early signups can be done at (330) 652-6750.
FOOTBALL
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.
Niles Pop Warner League signups will be March 12. Birth certification is required for all players. Call (330) 652-6750 for information.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Waterloo High is looking for a boys soccer game and a girls varsity volleyball game for the 2005 fall season. Contact athletic director John Herchek at (330) 947-2124.
Head football coach needed for Upper Arlington High, Columbus. Applications are being accepted until Tuesday, March 1 at 4 p.m. Applicants should send a letter of interest, including areas of teaching certification, resume, and references to Chris Potts, Director of Athletics, Upper Arlington High, 1650 Ridgeview Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221-2997.
Volunteer boys baseball coach needed for East Palestine High. If interested, call varsity coach Steve Burnich at (330) 792-9047.
Track teams needed for the following dates: March 30, middle school meet; April 2, middle school invitational; April 7, high school meet; April 12, high school meet; April 15, high school relay invitational; April 16, middle school relay invational. Contact Tim Cope, AD, Champion High (Warren) during the day at (330) 847-2314.
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, third floor, Red Room. Age 12 and up. Registration is $45. For information, contact Paul Fennema at 330-332-0860.
SOFTBALL
Salem Parks Department will conduct softball meetings for participation in summer leagues. All returning teams and new teams should send a representative. Men's slow-pitch will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. Women's slow-pitch will meet Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. Both meetings are in the Salem Memorial Building, 785 E. State Street. Sign-ups for youth girls fast-pitch are begin taken now through March. Age divisions are: 6- to 8-year-olds instructional division and 9 to 11-year-0ld and 12- to 14-year-old. Call (330) 332-5512.
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.
Hiram College softball will conduct a hitting and fielding clinic at the Thunderplex on Sunday, Feb. 27 from 2-6 p.m. The clinic is open to 10- to 18-year-olds and cost is $45. Contact Coach Woodford at (330) 569-5478 or the Thunderplex at (330) 539-6186. Registration forms are available at www.hiram.edu/athletics/womenssports/softball.html.
Millcreek Park Softball League has limited spots for an adult mens Sunday softball league. For information, call John at (330) 530-1571.
Summer slow-pitch Leagues -- men and coed adult at Koch Field. For information, call Jack Konnerth at (330) 820-2689.
A men's league is now forming. For information, call Dave at (724) 667-5475.
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.
TICKETS
Canfield High School -- is selling tournament tickets for the boys and girls teams' games weekdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the athletic office.
TRACK
East Middle School in Youngstown is seeking applicants for the position of girls track coach for the 2005 season.Contact the Human Resources office at the Youngstown Board of Education at (330) 744-6900.