Sports Briefs | Maryland Gazette (HometownGlenBurnie.com)

REBELS: The A.A Rebels will be having football registration every Saturday in April from noon-2 p.m. at the Rebels fieldhouse located at Cromwell Elementary School. For further information, please contact Larry Waters at 410-553-6384.

BUCS: The Buccaneers Athletic Club will be holding football registration for children ages 4-14 on April 9 and 23 for alumni and open registration on May 7 and 21 at Sunset Park. For more information, visit our website www.bucs-ac.org or contact Chris Sexton at bluejersey63@yahoo.com.

APACHES: Andover Apaches registration will begin on March 19 (6-8) and March 29 (12-2). Registrations will be held at the Apache field house off of Andover Road in Linthicum. Programs include 5-year-old in-house tackle program, arena football, flag football (starting at age 4), and a freshman-sophomore team. For more info visit us at www.apaches.org or e-mail mgizrock@aol.com.

SEVERN: Severn Football will begin early registration for the fall 2008 season on March 22 at the main football field complex at Severn Danza Park from 2-4 p.m. Cost is $155.00 (price includes fundraiser fee). Parents bring copies of birth certificates.

CONDITIONING: Athletic Performance Inc. is now accepting registrations for our spring strength, speed and conditioning program for middle and high school football athletes. Also we are accepting registrations for our high school football combine prep program. For more information, or to register online go to www.athleticperformanceinc.com. Please contact Jon at jon@athleticperformanceinc.com or call 443-618-9975.

ARENA: The Panthers Athletic Club is looking for players in 5th-8th grade for their Spring Arena football teams. The teams will play in an unlimited weight league, so all students are welcome regardless of their weight or experience. For information and details contact Rob Elliott at 443-744-2275 or send an e-mail to relliott@buyatcps.com.

OLD MILL: OMYA is holding Indoor Arena Football Registrations for a third 16U team. Due to overwhelming response, we have opened registrations for more 16U players only. All other teams/leagues are full. Players accepted on first come basis. Registration cost is $105.00. For registration times/days, contact Jenn Adams at 443-722-8527. For league or team questions, contact Art Saumenig at 443-928-4996. Visit our website, www.leaguelineup.com/omya.

BASEBALL

CHALLENGER: Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks' Challenger Baseball program will run from early April through July. It is an adaptive coed baseball program for ages 5-21 of all abilities to learn basic skills, sportsmanship and rules of baseball. This program is designed to give athletes with cognitive and physical disabilities the opportunity to play ball and have fun. Wheelchairs welcome. Volunteers and parents are encouraged to assist. Background checks are required as stated in County Policy. $50 registration fee includes uniform shirt, hat and other expenses. For additional information contact Wendy Scarborough at 410 222-7313.

FROZEN ROPES: The Frozen Ropes Baseball and Softball Training Center is now accepting registrations for its Spring Break Vacation Camp, March 20 and 21. The camp will be for both baseball and softball players ages 7-12 and will run from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Topics to be covered are throwing, pitching, fielding, hitting, base-running and sliding. For more information call, 410-590-1711, e-mail frozenropesmd@verizon.net, or visit us at www.frozenropes.com.

LF CUBS: Looking for one more player for 2008 spring/summer season. LF Cubs will be playing in the CBA along with 4 tournaments including Ripken, Sports at the Beach, MD State Championships. Please contact Joe Karasek at 443-336-0050 or Carl Miller at 410-960-4104 or visit our website, www.leaguelineup.com/lfcubs.

CLINIC: Arundel High School's 18th Annual Youth Baseball and Softball Clinic is being held on Saturday, April 5, from 2-6 p.m. Fee of $30 includes instruction, drills, T-shirt and snack. Ages 7-14. To register contact Cheryl Miller at 410-695-0342 or e-mail clm123166@yahoo.com by March 20th.

SPRING CLINIC: The Sandlot-BWI is now taking registrations for its Spring Training Baseball Clinic to be held on Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The clinic will feature former Mt. St. Joseph HS baseball star and ex-professional baseball player Ryan Baker (Florida Marlins AAA) in addition to several Sandlot Certified Instructors. The clinic will focus on basic and advanced hitting techniques, base-running, throwing, fielding, catching, pitching mechanics and mental toughness. The instruction presented will be appropriate for ages 8-18. Registration is limited to the first 50 athletes. The fee is $60 and includes lunch and a clinic t-shirt. For more information go to www.sandlotbwi.com or call Bob Lubaszewski at 410-590-3224.

AAABA: The Anne Arundel Amateur Baseball Association is accepting registration for its summer baseball league. Ages are U16 and U19. Age cut off date is April 30, 2008. Interested teams/organizations should contact Stuart Schmidt at 410-768-3688.

LAKESHORE: Lakeshore Graysox Baseball 14U Select Travel Team has a few openings for talented players. Team will compete in the highly competitive Baltimore Metro League this Spring as well as several pre/post season tournaments. Players must be 14 years of age by May 1, 2008, to be eligible. Final tryouts will be held the week of March 16-23. Call 410-975-0173 or 410-570-5877 for more information.

REBELS: The AA Rebels will be holding baseball registration for two, possibly three, travel teams. Registration will be at the field house on Olen Drive behind George Cromwell Elementary from 12-2 every Saturday in March. For questions please call Mike Barbrey at 443-740-0215.

CHARM CITY: Men's wood bat baseball league seeking players for the 2008 season. Games are played locally and in surrounding counties. For more info visit www.charmcitybaseball.com or call 410-485-0909.

BMBL: Baltimore Metro Baseball 11U Travel team is currently seeking two experienced and dedicated players to join our 2008 roster and beyond. We will play in the Baltimore Metro Baseball League as well as several tournaments including the Summer Classic at Sports At The Beach. If you are interested in scheduling a tryout, please contact manager Archie Carr at 443-618-3555 or archiejencarr@cablespeed.com.

ADULTS: Adult Men's Hardball League, age 35+ following MSBL rules, plays two games a week. If interested contact Mike Gordon at 410-268-8734.

FROZEN ROPES: The Frozen Ropes Training Center is accepting registrations for its Youth Spring Training Camp. The camp will be for both baseball and softball and will be for players age 6-13. The camp will be conducted on March 30 from 1-4 p.m. All campers will receive a Frozen Ropes Training Center T-shirt. For information please call 410-590-1711 or e-mail frozenropesmd@verizon.net.

CHESAPEAKE: The Chesapeake Men's Senior Baseball League is seeking teams and players to join our adult baseball league for the upcoming 2008 baseball season. We are seeking players for both our 25+ and 38+ divisions. For more information about our league and to be put in a player pool to be placed on a team, please visit our website at www.chesapeakemsbl.com.

SOFTBALL

ST. PHILIP NERI: The St. Philip Neri Girls' Softball League is signing up players for the upcoming season, which runs from April through June. Families of girls ages 4 to high school may sign up for softball for a fee of $65 for one child, $120 for two children and $150 for three or more. Parents and students can find registration forms in the north lobby of the church, near the bulletin board of the youth group. St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and School is located at 6401 S. Orchard Road. For more information, call Steve Burns at 410-684-2037 or visit www.st.philip-neri.org.

NORTH GLEN: North Glen Girls Softball Registration is every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the North Glen Improvement Assoc. located at 303 Wellham Ave, Glen Burnie, 21061. We are looking for girls ages 4-19. Registration is $50 for girls 8 younger and $85 for all other ages. No concession stand fee but there is a candy fundraiser. For information call Laura 410-917-3348. Go to www.leaguelineup.com/ngsc.

SLOW PITCH: Enjoy serious slow pitch softball? Join the AACSSA (Anne Arundel County Senior Softball Assoc.) and play with and against National Tournament winning teams in up to 80 regular season games in Glen Burnie. Must be 49 years young or older. One team needs a few players 54 or older. Call Chris at 410-551-1157.

THUNDER: The Riviera Beach Girls 12U Thunder Softball Team is conducting tryouts for the upcoming 2008 softball season. The Thunder team will be playing competitive "B" level softball in the Central Maryland League and participating in at least one tournament per month. There are a few openings left and tryouts are being conducted on Sundays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Call Steve Steinbach at 410-360-8209 or 410-365-5828 for more details.

MAGIC: Maryland Magic Fastpitch Softball is proud to announce a 12U Team for the 2008 Summer Season. We will conduct winter workouts in preparation for the Spring/Summer season. Please contact Coach Amy Rouk 443-540-7584 or AmyRouk540@msn.com for information and to arrange a tryout.

BASKETBALL

GGB TERPS: The 13-time defending County Champions, GGB Terps, have two teams looking for top quality players for their Spring 13U and 12U rosters. Each team is specifically looking for two centers/forwards and two shooting guards. We are planning on playing in top notch Spring leagues and tournaments, playing in AAU and USSSA-sanctioned tournaments and other highly-touted Regional Tournaments, including a Mid-Atlantic Tournament in Ocean City. Please call the TerpsLine at 410-760-9453 and leave a message, or e-mail to ggbterps@comcast.net for an immediate tryout.

AAU TRYOUTS: MD United Lady Ballers are holding tryouts on Tuesdays at the Mt. Ephraim Church gymnasium. We are looking for experienced girls born in 1993-1997. Please call 301-254-1214 for any questions.

SPRING LEAGUE: The Maryland Sportsplex is offering its spring basketball league starting in early April. The league is for boys ages 8-18. Registration is open to individuals and teams. Registration and more information can be found online at www.mdsportsplex.com or by calling 410-729-0694.

HAWKS: Powerhouse Hawks is looking for players for the 16U girls basketball team. If interested please contact Coach Pat at 443-694-5125.The Hawks are also looking for athletes for the boys 10U, 15U and 17U teams. Please contact Coach Pack at 443-430-1672. Young men who are 19U and are interested in playing AAU basketball please contact Coach Pierce at 410-969-4088.

AAU: The Maryland 3D AAU 9U boys basketball team is seeking experienced players born after Sept. 1, 1998 or 10-year-olds currently in second grade. Team will play in Maryland AAU's state championship tournament in April. Tryouts available. For more information call coach Ed Wilson at 410-647-5316.

HARUNDALE: Harundale Girls basketball is looking for players for the 12-13 team. Games are played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. If interested please call Coach Tom at 410-336-3911.

VOLLEYBALL

SPRING PROGRAM: The Maryland Sportsplex is offering its spring volleyball program starting in April. The program is available to boys and girls ages 9-15. All skills will be taught by high school and select team coaches. Registration and more information can be found online at www.mdsportsplex.com or by calling 410-729-0694.

SOCCER

JUST FOR FUN: The Just For Fun indoor soccer league at the William J. Myers Soccer Pavilion is accepting registration for its spring session. The registration fee is $50 per player and must be paid with a money order or cashier's check made payable to the Director of Finance. All players will receive a team shirt and be placed on a team in their appropriate age group. Players ages 5-7 will begin league play on March 25. Children ages 8-10 will have their clinic from 4-5 p.m. on March 19 with league play beginning on March 26. Players older than 14 will not have a clinic session, and league play for this group will start on March 24. The Myers Soccer Tots program is designed for players between the ages of 3-6. The tots will play from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Fridays starting March 28 and ending May 9. For more information, call Kay Overton at 410-396-5782.

CONDITIONING: Athletic Performance Inc. is now accepting registrations for our spring strength, speed and conditioning program for middle and high school soccer athletes. To register online, or for more information go to www.athleticperformanceinc.com. Please contact Jon at jon@athleticperformanceinc.com or call 443-618-9975.

ECLIPSE: The CSA '94 Eclipse U14 girls soccer team is currently looking to add some impact players for the upcoming spring season. This fall we will be moving into the Washington Area Girls Soccer League, the top girls travel soccer league in our area. We are looking for experienced players, born on or after Aug. 1, 1993, who desire to increase their skill level through higher level of play and competition. For tryout info please contact coach Scott Cleary at clscott16@aol.com or manager Rick Wincek at rwincek@signaturecos.com

ARUNDEL: Arundel Soccer has new teams for U8, U9 and U10 boy and girl soccer players for Spring 2008 to play in the AA county league. Players in these ages should contact registrar@arundelsoccer.com for team information. Kids in this age can easily participate at all skill and interest levels in rec/development, county or planned travel soccer.

CROFTON: The Crofton Lightning U15 boys soccer team is looking for a couple of high-level committed soccer players to add to our roster. The Lightning are playing in the BBSL soccer league for the spring and will be playing in the Maryland State Cup. The Lightning play year-round and usually in two or three tournaments a year. For information contact Sandy Stewart at 240-508-8777 or John Wilson at 443-994-2543.

LACROSSE

SAC: Severn Athletic Club boys and girls lacrosse club is extending registration for girls K-5 to grade 6 only. All other teams are full. Visit our website at www.leaguelineup.com/sac/saclacrosse for more information.

CELAX: Chesapeake Elite Lacrosse Club (CELAX) will be holding tryouts for their elite travel teams on Sundays, March 30 and April 6 from 3-5 p.m. at Crofton Cardinal field. These tryouts are for U11, U13 and U15 age groups. Find out more and register at www.laxelite.com.

BUCCANEERS: Buccaneers Athletic Club Boys Lacrosse is currently accepting registration for the upcoming spring season ages 6-15. No experience is necessary. We are also looking for experienced coaches that would want to help coach in all divisions of play. Anyone interested please call Lee Wilkes at 443-604-0621 or e-mail at wilkesclan4@comacst.net.

BUCS: Buccaneers Athletic Club girs junior lacrosse program (7th & 8th graders) has limited openings. You may contact Gwynn Philhower at 410-360-5953 or register online at our website bucs-ac.org. At this time all other teams are full.

TOURNAMENT: Buccaneers Athletic Club 9th Annual Boys Lacrosse Preseason Tournament is scheduled for March 28-30, all teams welcome. Registration fee is $60 for clinic only, $160 for all other divisions. For more information e-mail Lee Wilkes at wilkesclan4@comcast.net.

CHEERLEADING

BUCS: The Buccaneers Athletic Club will be holding cheerleading registration for children ages 4-14 during the first and last weeks of April, May and June on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Sunset Park from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, please contact us at bac_cheerleading@yahoo.com, or call Ann Jaworksi 410 437 0546. For online registration, please visit our website www.bucs-ac.org.

CLINIC: Glen Burnie High School will be hosting a Youth Cheer Clinic on April 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 6-14. Please contact Theresa March at gbhscheercoach@aol.com or 410-859-8070 for a registration package. Registration is $25.

COACHES

BASKETBALL: Team Prodigy Basketball Club is looking for qualified coaches for their 14U and 17U AAU teams. All interested coaches should contact Marlon Bailey at 443-618-6440 or e-mail CoachMarlonB@yahoo.com.

BASEBALL: Anne Arundel Jim Cary American Legion Baseball League needs 19U coaches. For further information please contact Willie Dominguez at 410-255-0903 (home) or 443-858-0092 (cell).

FOOTBALL : The Andover Apaches Youth football organization (Linthicum, Md.) is seeking head coaches and assistant coaches for the 2008 season. Please call Bill Matheny at 410-636-1665 or send an e-mail with your qualifications to mgizrock@aol.com.

OMYA: Old Mill Youth Association has openings for Head Coaching and Assistant Coaching positions for the 2008 football season. For more information, please contact Art Saumenig at 443-928-4996 or email artsaumenig@aol.com or omyasecretary@yahoo.com.

RENEGADE: Team Renegade, an affiliate of the Pasadena Chargers, is currently looking for experienced volunteer coaches for their select AAU/YBOA youth boys basketball teams for all age groups. If you are interested please contact Coach Fred Shields at coachfredaau@aol.com or 410-733-0585 or Coach Tony Koverman at TcKoverman@verizon.net or 410-320-6814. Must be able to pass Anne Arundel County Background Check.

OFFICIALS

SOFTBALL: Anne Arundel County is looking for softball umpires for county league games that start in April. Must be 16 years old. No experience necessary, we will train. If interested call Paul Myers at 410-222-7865.

LACROSSE: Matrix Sports is seeking people 18 and older interested in becoming a womens lacrosse referee for the upcoming high school spring season. Games are played during the week .Matrix Sports provides training and assignment for these games. For more information contact Don Anthony at 410-991-4757 or go to www.matrixsportsref.com and click on "Be a Ref".

SOCCER: Matrix Sports is looking for people 16 and older interested in becoming a soccer referee for the upcoming spring season. Games are played on Sunday afternoons in Anne Arundel County. Matrix Sports provides training and assignment for these games. For more information contact Don Anthony at 410-991-4757 or go to www.matrixsportsref.com and click on "Be a Ref".

UMPIRES: If you are interested in umpiring baseball/softball for the upcoming 2008 season, are 17 years of age, have a working knowledge of the game and can attend a free seminar to discuss rules and umpiring mechanics, contact Blizzard's Umpiring Group by calling either Mr. Les at 410-969-0465 or Slantz at 410-439-0163. You can also email Mr. Les at popblizz@msn.com.

EVENTS

GOSPEL BULLROAST: Team Prodigy Basketball Club is hosting its first annual Praise Party. This event is a bullroast and gospel concert on Saturday, May 17, from 2-6 p.m. at LaFontaine Bleu featuring two-time Stellar Awards nominees The 7 Sons of Soul, Alan Alston, SMUV, Yvonne Marie, The Original Singing Shepards, Charlita Thompson and many more. Tickets on sale now. For tickets or more info contact Marlon Bailey at 443-618-6440 or e-mail CoachMarlonB@yahoo.com.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Pasadena Baseball Club 12U Travel team will be hosting a golf tournament fundraiser at Patuxent Greens Country Club on March 28 at 8 a.m. Proceeds will benefits their 2008 trip to Cooperstown Dreams Park. The cost per golfer will be $95.00. The fee includes 18 holes of golf with cart, beverages on the course, continental breakfast and buffet lunch. For more information please contact Dawn/Bob Delost at 410-255-1650 or Lisa/Kevin Keeter at 443-770-012.0

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