BASEBALL


BASEBALL

Ohio Glaciers — is seeking players for its 10-under team. For practice information, call: (330) 719-7858.

Compco Industries — formerly R & J Trucking, will conduct tryouts for its 15- & 16-year-old Little B League team on Sundays at Sluggers from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact Tim Abraham at (330) 774-4998.

BB Rooners — has a roster opening for the 2009 season. Rooners plays 60-70 games and 4-5 tournaments. Any boy ages 15-19 interested should contact Rod Simmer (330) 980-1713 for details.

Peak Performance — workshop for athletes, coaches and parents on enhancing performance through vision training. Learn to test for visual limits. Free at Dr. Joseph Pederzolli’s office, 32 East Broadway, Alliance, O. on Feb. 28 from 9:20 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Call (330) 821-0314.

Beaver Valley Red — nationally ranked youth travel club seeks corporate sponsor. áontact Brian Smith (724) 504-6456 or bsmith@riverside.k12.pa.

Professional lessons — call (234) 567-1506. Individual and group available.

10U— travel team for 2009 season to begin tryouts/workouts in Mahoning/Columbiana county area. Call (330) 719-7858.

Professional — pitching lessons are being offered by Gus Hlebovy, former Campbell Memorial High athlete and ex-Washington Nationals organization player. Call (330) 332-0498.

BASKETBALL

Girard 14th annual — 5th- and 6th-grade boys/girls tournament at Girard High the first three weekends of March: (Mar. 7-8, Mar. 14-15, Mar. 21-22). Call athletic director Joe Cappuzzello at (330) 565-5471.

Girls 5th & 6th Grade — tournament sponsored by JFK high school and Trumbull County Basketball Officials Assn. will be March 5-March 8 at JFK’s gym. Cost is $100 per team. Teams guaranteed four games. Contact Bob Sudzina at (330) 727-3098, Mike McMillion (330) 719-2494 or Sam Piacquadio at (330) 503-3000.

Lordstown Athletic Boosters — 5th- & 6th-grade boys tournament, March 26-29 at Lordstown High School. Deadline to enter is Feb. 27. Call Dave (330) 330-2540, Jim (330) 824-3485 or Ron (330) 872-5225 (Ext. 2).

AAU spring program — for Mahoning Valley Eagles for girls entering grades 5-12 will hold tryouts on March 22 at Lakeview High School from 5-6:30 p.m. for grades 5-8 and from 7-8:30 p.m. for grades 9-12. A $10 tryout fee will be assessed. Tryouts for a select boys team for those currently in grades 7 & 8 will be Mar. 22 from 7-8:30. Contact Don Gibson (330) 509-4438 or Dave Konczal (330) 502-4726.

United Hoop Classic — at United High School starts the week of March 9. The double-elimination tournament will consist of four divisions: 4th- and 5th-grade boys & girls. Entry is $120. Deadline is Feb. 23. Call Mike Phillips (330) 222-2364 after 5:30 p.m.

Youngstown city schools — are looking for boys’ and girls’ middle school basketball teams to participate in a tournament, Feb. 21. Contact Ed Matey (330) 744-69955.

Girls clinic — for 4th- to 6th-graders at the Salem Memorial Building, 785 E. State St., Salem. Sessions are 1:30 to 2:30 every Sunday. Girls may sign up on the spot. One-time fee is $25. For more, call Ed Minett (330) 332-4859. The program is sponsored by the Salem Memorial Building Assn.

Lakeview’s — girls’ 5th & 6th grade tournament will be Feb. 26-28 at the high school. Cost is $100 per team. Call Dave Konczal at (330) 502-4726 or (330) 856-2756 or Don Gibson at (330) 509-4438.

Lakeview’s — boys’ 4th, 5th & 6th-grade tournament is March 19-21 at the high school. Per-team cost is $100. Contact Bruce Whetzel at (330) 507-1442 or (330) 637-1383.

COACHING

Youngstown Christian — has an opening for varsity volleyball coach. Resumes may be faxed to (330) 788-2875. For more, call athletic director Dolph Carroll at dolphcarroll@yahoo.com. Deadline is April 15, 2009.

GOLF

Fitch High — seeks a varsity coach. Send letters of interest to: A.D. Rob Conklin, 4560 Falcon Drive, Austintown, OH. 44515.

Mahoning C.C. — senior league annual meeting at the Mahoning Country Club on March 2 at 1 p.m. New members welcome. For more, call Tom at (330) 792-2242.

MISCELLANEOUS

All-Sports — speed and conditioning training for athletes going to the next level, at the Niles Wellness Center on Sundays at 5 p.m. and Fridays at 4 p.m. Football camp and combine prep on Saturdays at 8 p.m. For pricing, call coach Andrews at (330) 774-1703.

West Branch High — Fellowship of Christian Athletes meet the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Coaches and athletes have been selected to speak about their faith.

2009 Rite Aid — Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K on May 17 need volunteers as race ambassadors. Visit the marathon website at www.clevelandmarathon.com, e-mail Joan at jonifreese@yahoo.com or call 800-467-3826 for more information.

SOFTBALL

Columbiana Softball Assn. — sign-ups for girls and boys ages 4-18 will take place Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at pavilion #1 in Firestone Park. For more, contact Michelle Fleeson at (330) 207-4567.

Mount Union College — pitching/catching clinic for girls in grades 1-12 on Feb. 22 from 1-4. Call (330) 823-4779 or visit www.muc.edu/softball.

Indoor — men’s league at the Girard Golf Dome through March 30 with single elimination tournament at conclusion. ASA umpires at games. Call Marc (330) 507-2652 or Jim (330) 545-5000.

Westminster — softball team will conduct a skills clinic, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. The clinic is open to girls ages 6-18. Coaches are invited to sit in on the clinic and work with players. Cost is $30 per player or $25 per player in groups of 10 or more. Contact Jan Reddinger (724) 946-7319 or reddinjm@wesminster.edu.

Meeting — March 1 at 4 p.m. at the Silver Park office conference room in Alliance for women’s softball coaches. Call Earl at (330) 581-3122 or (330) 821-9642.

AM Association — has added a women’s slow-pitch division.Games will be played at Alliance’s Silver Park. To register, call Earl at (330) 821-9642 or (330) 581-3122 or visit www.amsoftball.org.

Alliance — USSSA summer men’s and co-ed league meeting, March 1 at 3 p.m. at Silver Park office conference room. Team managers should attend or call Floyd at (330) 823-2008.

VOLLEYBALL

Bethany’s — women’s team will conduct a “February Freeze” defensive clinic on Feb. 21 from noon to 6 p.m. at Hummel Field House on campus. The clinic for girls in grades 8-12 will focus on development and execution of defensive skills. On-court instruction will be given by Bethany head volleyball coach Courtney Kline, with other staff consisting of USAV club coaches, collegiate coaches and collegiate players. Registration is open until Feb. 20. Cost is $50 per player. Contact Kline at (304) 829-7165 or visit www.bethanywv.edu/athletics/varsity/volleyball.