BASEBALL

BASEBALL
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, March 5; 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 6. Copy of birth certificate must be present at time of registration for new sign-ups. 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 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.
The Triple Play Baseball/Softball Training Center is holding a baseball coach's clinic on March 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. For information or reservations, call (724) 652-3210 or (724) 944-7339.
The Triple Play Baseball/Softball Training Center will be holding team camps for ages 8-14 on Saturdays throughout March. For information, call (724) 652-3210 or (724) 944-7339.
The Wolverine Baseball School will be March 12 from 1-4 p.m. for kids age 8-12. Run by the Grove City College team and its coaches, the camp teaches fundamentals of hitting and fielding. Cost is $35. For more information, call coach Rob Skarcich at (724) 458-3836.
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.
Marietta College Baseball Camp of Champs is returning to Pioneer Park this summer. Day camps for grades 2-8 will be held July 5-7, 12-14, 9-21. Residence/Commuter camp for grades 6-12 will be held on July 24-28. There is a repeat camper discount available for those attending more than one session per summer. For a camp brochure, please contact the baseball office at (740) 376-4517, (740) 376-4673 or visit www.marietta.edu.
The Coast to Coast High School Showcase will be Dec. 27-31 at the Roger Dean Baseball Complex in Jupiter, Fla. The camp is geared for college hopefuls between the age of 15-18. The five-day program includes 15-20 hours of instruction from college coaches and pro scouts. Players will also have the opportunity to play in a series of intrasquad games. To register, contact the East Region office at (740) 373-4455.
BB Rooner Baseball has a roster opening for the 2005 season. The team plays a 70-game schedule, including trips to Tennessee, West Virginia, Troy, Ohio and Penn State. Boys age 15-18 interested in playing should contact Rod Simmer at (724) 651-5817 or Jim Daugherty at (330) 448-8515.
BASKETBALL
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 East Middle School 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. Tryouts for 10th and 11th graders will be at Creekside Fitness Center in Boardman. Boys will be March 20 from 5-6:30 p.m. and March 26 from 4-5:30 p.m. Girls will be March 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. and March 26 from 5:30-7 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.
Mahoning Valley Eagles AAU girl's basketball club will conduct tryouts for grades 7-11 on March 14 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hubbard High School. For information, call (330) 856-2756, (330) 502-4726, (330) 534-1208 or (330) 448-8496.
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.
The Ohio Lakers AAU team will be holding open gyms on March 6 at Lisbon High School. Scheduled times are: 5th and 6th grade boys: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 9th-11th grade girls: 1-2 p.m.; 7th and 8th grade boys: 2:30-4 p.m.; 9th-11th grade boys: 4-6 p.m. Open gym for 7th and 8th grade girls is March 13. For more information, call (330) 853-2312.
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.
AAU spring league will have sign-ups March 13 at 1 p.m. at Geosports1. Early sign-ups can be done at (330) 652-6750.
Twin Cities tip Off AAU Tournament for boys and girls grades 3-11 (3 games guaranteed) on March 24-26. For information, call (440) 826-3652 or www.ohiobasketball.com
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.
Drills 4 Skill Youth Classic will hold a pool-play tournament for boys and girls grades 4-10 at Community College of Beaver County, LaRouche College and Geneva College April 6-10 and April 13-17. For information, call (724) 843-6320.
The 2nd Annual Youngstown Mahoning Valley Basketball Classic will be held April 15-17 at Youngstown State. The event is AAU style and is open to boys and girls teams. Call (330) 372-6902 or (330) 307-6944.
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 sign-ups will be March 12. Birth certification is required for all players. Call (330) 652-6750 for information.
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.
GOLF
Camens senior center is holding a meeting for the senior golf league member and interested members on March 7 at 1 p.m. at 1080 Salt Spring Road. For information, call (330) 792-2242.
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.
Head Volleyball Coach needed at Liberty High School. Contact Mr. Gulgas at (330) 759-1986.
Volunteer girls' club soccer coach need for Struthers High School for the 2005 season. If interested, individuals should apply at the Struthers Board of Education Office, 99 Euclid Ave., Struthers. For information, call Rob Conklin, Director of Athletics, at (330) 750-1062, ext. 3003.
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 invitational. Contact Tim Cope, AD, Champion High (Warren) during the day at (330) 847-2314.
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
Phoenix Soccer Club tryouts for U-14 boys and U-15/16 boys teams on March 1 from 8:30-9:30 p.m at Valley Sports in Struthers. Teams will compete in a spring league and tournaments through June. For information (330) 755-1661 or email & lt;PhoenixSCinfo@aol.com & gt;.
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.
Steel City Sparks spring soccer clinic will be held April 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Indoors Hitters, Hackers and Hoops in New Castle. Cost is $40. For information, call (724) 730-3980.
The Sparks women's soccer team will hold an open tryout on March 6 from, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hitters, Hackers and Hoops in New Castle. For information, call (724) 924-9880 or email & lt;steelcitysparks@yahoo.com & gt;
SOFTBALL
Westminster College pitching clinic on Sat., March 5 at the Westminister College Fieldhouse. Session 1 is 9 a.m.-noon. Session 2 is 1-4 p.m. Cost is $20. Pre-register by Feb. 25. For information, call Jan Reddinger at (724) 946-7319 or email & lt;reddinjm@westminster.edu & gt;.
Adult co-ed Saturday League will start play in March. Cost is $400 for a six-games schedule. For information, call (330) 755-1661 or email & lt;vslsoccer@aol.com & gt;.
Pony Tri 'T' girls fast-pitch division meeting on March 6 for 6 p.m. at Pland Communtiy baseball building. For information, call Bob Richards at (330) 757-0607.
Millcreek Park Softball League has limited spots for an adult mens Sunday softball league. For information, call John at (330) 530-1571.
Woodworth Christian Softball League is looking for church sponsored teams for a league at Woodworth Community Park starting May 1. Contact Lowell Spencer at (330) 549-2446 or Rocky Morales at (330) 501-0292.
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.
The Oil City 7/3 weekend co-ed league is accepting new teams. Games are Sunday afternoons with all teams playing double headers. Seven men and three women must play at all times. Entry free is $300 per team. For more informantion, call Marvin Lander at (814) 677-0215 or e-mail at oilcitysoftball@hotmail.com.
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.
Meet of Champions will be held at Lake High School's Blue Streak Stadium on April 30. Lake local schools accepting middle school teams to participate. Cost is $75 per team. For information, call (330) 877-4288 or email Jeff Wertman & lt;wertmanjeff@lake.stark.k12.oh.us & gt;.
VOLLEYBALL
Liberty High School is looking for a volleyball coach. Those interested should call George Gulgas at (330) 759-1986.