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PANTHERS: Panthers Athletic Club Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization will hold its FINAL pre-season registration on Wednesday, July 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Loopers Field on North Shore Road. Football players ages 4-14 and cheerleaders ages 3-14 will be accepted. Please bring a copy of the child's birth certificate. They are also accepting applications for interested head or assistant coaches for both sports. You must be able to pass a background check if you apply. For additional information email Lisa Freburger at CoachLisa06@yahoo.com (443-744-2271) for cheerleading or Rob Elliott - RElliott@buyatcps.com (443-744-2275) for football.

BUCS: The Buccaneers Athletic club will be holding open registration for our fall football program on July 9, and July 16 from 6-8 at Sunset Park. Online registration is available at www.bucs-ac.org. The cost is $165 for full contact football and $50 for flag football. All players must be between ages 4-13. For more information, please contact Chris Sexton at bluejersey63@yahoo.com.

UMBC ALL-SPORTS CAMP: The UMBC Athletic and Recreational Sports Department will be sponsoring an All-Sports co-ed camp for ages 10-15 on the following weeks: July 14-18 and August 18-22. Camp will includes basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball/softball and tennis instruction. Lunch will be provided in the UMBC dining halls. The cost is $250 per week and all activities will be held at UMBC athletic facilities. For more information, go to www.umbcallsportscamp.com, or call camp director Joe French at 410-455-1325 or assistant director Mike D'Archangelo at 410-455-6883 or 2126. You can also e-mail them at jfrench@umbc.edu or miked@umbc.edu.

APACHES: Andover Apaches football registration will be held July 2 (6-8), July 9 (9-1), July 12 (9-1), July 16 (6-8), July 19 (9-2). Registrations will be held at the Apache field house off of Andover Road in Linthicum. NEW - 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.

CHARGERS: The Pasadena Chargers will be holding registration for tackle football, flag football and cheerleading at Lake Waterford Park snack shack on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. for the month of July. Please visit our website for additional info at www.pasadenachargers.org.

OLD MILL: The Old Mill Youth Association W.I.N. Football camp is now accepting registrations. The camp will be held at South Gate Old Mill Park in Millersville, July 16-19. The cost of the camp is $40 and will be run by Damian Ferragamo, head football coach at Old Mill High School and Vincent Elliott, defensive coordinator at Arundel High School. The staff will include the Old Mill High School football staff and other coaches from around the county. Registration information can be found on our web site www.wincamp.bravehost.com or e-mail oldmill.football@yahoo.com. Group rates are available.

YOUTH CAMP: Athletic Performance Inc. (API) will be hosting a speed, agility and conditioning camp for youth football players. The camp will be held at the API training facility in Millersville from 4-6 p.m., July 21-24. To register or for more information visit www.athleticperformanceinc.com or call (410) 987-4728.

OMYA: Old Mill Youth Association will be holding a free conditioning clinic for any 12-14 year old interested in football for the '08 season. Clinic to be held at Old Mill Southgate Park in July. Registration forms and more information can be found on our website, www.leaguelineup.com/omya, or by e-mail, omyasecretary@yahoo.com, or call 443-992-4996.

REBELS: AA Rebels are accepting registration for the fall football season for the following: Flag football for ages 4-6, 70lb, 80lb, 90lb, 100lb and 110lb, 12U and 13U teams. Registration will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 and every Saturday in July from 12-2 at the Rebels field house behind George Cromwell Elementary. Any questions please call Larry Waters at 410-553-6384.

BASEBALL

FALL BALL: Sunday fall baseball league for 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 17U. League will start Sept. 9 and will run through Oct. 28. Playing age is based on 2008 season. Teams must register by Aug. 22. Interested teams/organizations should contact Stuart Schmidt at 410-768-3688.

FALL 11U: Looking for something NEW this Fall? Fall tournament opportunities available for 2009 11U players. Weekly teams are now forming to play 4 events at Ripken, and Sports at the Beach this Fall. Sign up to play one tournament or play all four. Looking for serious and talented players to join only. Coaching staff includes Varsity HS coach and former college players. Please contact Michael Marsh for more information at 410-439-9306.

GGB 13U: The 13U GGB Patriots select team is looking for serious ballplayers to play with us in the fall and next spring. In 2009, we will be playing a full schedule including pre- and post-season tournaments. We will conclude the season with a trip to the Ripken Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC. To schedule a tryout please call Tom at 410-969-5805 or send an e-mail to trmcco@verizon.net.

HITTING SKILLS CAMP: The Frozen Ropes Baseball and Softball Training Center is now accepting registrations for its 2008 Indoor "Hitting Skills Camp" for Baseball and Softball Camp at their fully Air-Conditioned training facility in Glen Burnie July 8-10. Instruction will cover the Nationally recognized Frozen Ropes Hitting Model as well as Visual Mechanics Training skills. The camp will be for players ages 6-12 and each camper will receive a Frozen Ropes "Ice logo" T-shirt. FREE Early Drop-off & Late Pick-up, Pizza Party Lunch on Friday, group and family discounts are available on each registration. Call 410-590-1711 or e-mail frozenropesmd@verizon.net or go to www.frozenropes.com for camp dates, additional camp Information or on-line registration.

PRE-HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTION: Learn how to try out for your high school team from the area's top high school, college and pro coaches. This camp for players in grades 7-9 runs July 7-11 and 14-18, and is designed to instruct campers in all aspects of the game while learning to build your skills. All camps will be limited to 35 campers to ensure instructor/camper ratios. Final day showcase in front of area high school coaches at local college stadium. For more information call the BATT Academy at 410-590-BATT.

PRE-COLLEGE INSTRUCTION: Learn what college coaches are looking for. Two one-week camps (July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1) for players in grades 9-12 looking to play at the next level while building advanced skills. Learn from top area college and pro coaches. Final day showcase games at local college stadium. Also free college recruiting seminar for campers and families. Enrollment is limited to 35 players per camp. For more information call the Batt Academy at 410-590-BATT.

GGB PATRIOTS: The GGB Patriots are looking for a few players for its 11U select travel team for the 2009 season and beyond (starting this fall). We are going to the Cal Ripken Experience, Mrytle Beach in the summer of 2009. For more information please contact Kevin Bidinger at 410-923-4394 or by e-mail at kevinb.2@juno.com.

SANDLOT CAMP: The Sandlot-BWI is now taking registrations for its Summer Baseball/Softball Camps. Two very unique camps, Right View Pro Hitting Camp and Heart of an Athlete Sportsmanship Camp are recommended for students ages 10-17. Right View Pro Hitting Camps will be held during two separate weeks; July 14-18, and August 11-15. Each camp will be held from Monday-Friday from 12-4 p.m. Cost per camp is $189. Heart of an Athlete Camps will be held during two separate weeks, July 21-25, and August 18-22. Each camp will be held from Monday-Friday from 12-3 p.m. The Heart of an Athlete camps apply to athletes in all sports, not just baseball or softball. Cost per camp is $69. Registration forms and detailed information is available online at www.sandlotbwi.com/clinicscamps.html or call Bob Lubaszewski at The Sandlot at (410) 590-3224.

OLD MILL CAMP: Old Mill Baseball Camp will run July 7-11. Camp is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day with strict emphasis on fundamentals. $100 per camper. For more information contact Josh Molnar at jmolnar@aacps.org or 410-766-9396.

GIBBONS CAMP: Cardinal Gibbons will be holding its annual baseball camp for boys ages 9-14 on July 7-9 from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Babe Ruth Field on the Gibbons campus, where Babe himself played. Learn all fundamentals of baseball, and get a t-shirt and hat with the cost of camp. Cost per camper is $150 with a 10 percent discount for alumni and teams. For more information contact coach Lee Schwarzenberg at 443-889-0698 and visit our website www.edline.net/pages/cardinalgibbons/sports/baseball.

TOURNAMENT: LFYAA will be celebrating the 54th anniversary of its Invitational Tournament. This is an All-Star Tournament, made up of intramural teams ages 5-14. We will try to have travel/county team brackets if enough teams register. First- and second-place teams will receive a trophy, and all players will receive a medallion for participating. This will be a round-robin format, with a three-game minimum guaranteed. Umpires and game balls included in fees. An umpire bond fee will be added at time of registration and returned at the end of the tournament. Pinto ages 7-8 7/5-7/14; Mustang 9-10 6/28-7/5; Bronco 11-12 7/5/-7/14; Pony 13-14 6/28-7/5. For more information, you can visit our web site at http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=lfbaseballsoftball or call 410-859-5550.

BATT ACADEMY: The BATT Academy is now open to new students of all ages. Complete baseball training year-round. Students recieve first choice to summer and winter camps as well as showcases and college recruiting options open to their families.Students also recieve discounts on baseball gear and Athletic Edge training. Learn the game from a pro staff including former and current professional players, coaches and scouts. Call today at 410-590-2288 or 443-286-7550, or visit our website at www.thebattacademy.com.

CRAB CLAW CLASSIC: High school players graduting in '09, '10. '11 and who have an interest in playing college baseball should reserve their spots in the sixth annual Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic. The workouts and the game will be held at Joe Cannon Stadium, August 1 and 2, respectively, and the game will be televised. Several college recruiters will be on site checking out the talent in the Mid-Atlantic. For more information contact event director Lou Holcomb at 410-593-9922, or visit www.diamondrecruiting.com.

EAGLES: The Pasadena Eagles 10U travel baseball team is looking to add 1-2 competitive and dedicated players to their 2008 roster. The players will be joining a very successful Eagles team competing in the Baltimore Metro Baseball League. In addition to league play, the Eagles will be looking to defend their Maryland State Championship crown over Memorial Day weekend, as well as their BPA Regional Crown. In addition to these two tournaments, the Eagles will be participating in four other tournaments, one to be played out of state. To schedule individual workouts, contact Jeff Cheatwood at 443-474-5384 or JeffCheatwood@verizon.net.

SUMMER CAMPS: The Frozen Ropes Baseball and Softball Training Center is now accepting registrations for its 2008 summer baseball and softball camps. Camps include Beat The Heat Camp July 14-18, Super Softball Camp July 21-25, Stay'n Cool-Play'n Cool Camp August 4-8, Summer Send-Off Camp August 11-15, and finishing with a Fall-Ball Preparation Camp August 18-22. The camps will be for baseball and softball players ages 6-13 and will be conducted at the fully air-conditioned Frozen Ropes Training Center.. Each camper will receive a Frozen Ropes "Ice logo" T-shirt. Call 410-590-1711 or e-mail frozenropesmd@verizon.net or go to www.frozenropes.com for camp dates, additional camp information or on-line registration.

SOFTBALL

NORTH GLEN: We are accepting sign-ups for North Glen teams for fallball. We are forming teams from ages 5 through 19. You can download a registration form from our website: www.leaguelineup.com/ngsc. We will have walk in registration Tuesday evenings starting July 8 from 7-8:30 at the NGIA Hall located 303 Wellham Ave, Glen Burnie 21061. We are signing up individual players as well as teams and organizations. For more information you can call Laura Vykol at 410-917-3348.

14U SELECT: Newly formed Brooklyn Park 14U select travel team is seeking players for the 2008 fall season. Selected players will carry into the 2009 season as well. All positions are available and will be considered. We are looking to play 3 or 4 local tournaments for the 2008 fall season and possibly 8-10 for the 2009 season. For more information, please contact Larry at 410-712-7816.

BROOKLYN PARK: The Brooklyn Park Cyclones are currently registering for softball, baseball and fall soccer. You may register on-line at www.BPYAA.org or at the 10th Ave shack on Tuesdays and Fridays 6-8:00 p.m. until August 31. For more info contact our website or Darrin Stevens at 410-789-8245 or Mrs. Audrey at 410-789-0314.

BASKETBALL

DISCIPLES: Severn Disciples C.T.A is a Maryland powerhouse in the county and AAU scene and is now looking for players for its summer basketball teams. Ages 14U, 15U, 16U and varsity players are welcome. Also personal training availible for basketball, football and baseball. Visit www.severndisciples.com or contact Coach Chris Dillard at 443-481-2899, Coach Tommie Duvall at 443-563-5824 or Coach Tip Christian at 240-3550-448.

NAVY CAMPS: Navy will be hosting a second basketball camp this summer. The camp is for boys ages 8-18, and will take place August 4-8. Cost, which includes lunch, camp t-shirt, and camp basketball, is $385. Camp will run from 9-5 Monday-Thursday and 9-12 on Friday. Cost is $150. For more information call 410-293-2627 or visit navybasketballcamp@usna.edu.

SUMMER CAMP: The Jeff Cheevers Basketball Camp will be held at The Cardinal Gibbons School the weeks of July 14-18 (boys) and July 28-August 1 (co-ed). This is a day camp for ages 7-17, emphasizing the fundamentals of the game within a fun-filled environment. For more information, please contact Jeff Cheevers at (410) 644-1770 ext.126 or visit our web address, www.edline.net/pages/CardinalGibbons/sports/Basketball.

RENEGADE: Team Renegade is currently looking for three players (center/forward) to join our AAU/YBOA select team. Age eligibility for this team are as following: Currently in the 8th grade and either 13 or 14; Players can be 15 and in the 8th grade or 14 in the 9th grade and don't turn 15 until Sept. 1.

BAYHOOPS CAMP: The 3rd Annual BayHoops Basketball Camp is coming again this summer for boys ages 7-16 of all skill levels. Top quality professional, college and high school coaches and players will help campers improve their game while having fun, led by co-directors Mike Glick and Wiley Baker, who have 45 years of coaching experience. Camps are one week long from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily and there are three more convenient weeks to select: July 7-11 and July 14-18 at the Old Mill Middle Schools; and August 4-8 at City of Bowie Gym. Multi-week discounts and team discounts also available. For more information and to sign up, please call 410-760-9453 or 301-570-5730 or visit coachglick.com for a full color brochure.

SOCCER

PATRIOT ACADEMY: The Patriot Soccer Academy will be held July 14-18 and July 21-25 at Old Mill HS. Camp will be from 5:30-8 p.m. each night, and there is a cost of $100.00 per camper. All boys and girls ages 11-15 are welcome to attend. Please contact Jeff Martin at 443-756-6189 or by email jmartin@aacps.org.

GAC: Gambrills Athletic Club is sponsoring its 1st Annual Soccer Camp this summer July 14-18. The camp will be directed by AACC Men's Head Soccer Coach Nick Cosentino. All children ages 3-12 years old are welcome! Space is limited. For more information please call Nick at 410-404-1071.

DC UNITED CAMP: Arundel Soccer is hosting the DC United Academy day camp in Odenton from July 14-18. For details and registration, see www.dcunited.com.

BLAST: St. Jane Soccer Blast Boys (under U12 for fall) are interested in adding 1 or 2 committed players to play Baltimore Beltway Soccer League in Division 1. We will participate in at least 3 tournaments in the fall with a trip to Disney World to play in the Junior Disney Soccer Showcase in November. Players born after Aug. 1, 1996, should contact Wayne Gruss at wgruss@strategic-sales.com or call 410-627-2971 for team information and individual player tryouts.

XPRESS: The ASA Xpress Boys are looking to fill a few openings for their NCSL travel soccer club. Players must be born after Aug. 1, 1998. Evaluations begin June 11 and 12 at 6 p.m. at Arundel Middle School. Players interested can e-mail Joe Love at Rxloveshack@aol.com.

BLUE FLAME: ASA Baxters Blue Flame 13U girls select soccer team is seeking experienced, dedicated and motivated players born Aug. 1, 1995, or later. Contact us at 410-545-2345 or coach.baxter@hotmail.com. Visit our website for details, www.baxtersblueflame.com.

7-V-7 SUMMER LEAGUE: CCBC-Catonsville is taking team and individual applications. Space is limited. Teams are supplied with team jerseys and a 10-game schedule starting July 8. Cost is $375 per team or $50 per individual player. For more information, call 410-455-4197 or go to http:/ccbcmd.edu/athletics/cat/wsoccer.html. Open to boys and girls of high school age.

SUMMER PICK-UP: Arundel Soccer is hosting its 4th annual free summer pick-up soccer series on Wednesdays at Arundel Middle School fields from 6-7:30 p.m. All players from ages 7-12 are welcome. Play is small-sided. Please see the ASA website at www.arundelsoccer.com for details.

JPYO: Fall JPYO soccer registration is now open for in-house clinic and county travel teams for kids between the ages of 3-1/2 to 18. Signing up is easy at www.jpyo.com. Teams and individuals are welcome. Learn and play at a low cost. Contact Dave Cope at 443-324-6434 with questions or to volunteer.

FREESTATE: Freestate Eagles rising U-15 Boys, currently playing NCSL Division 1, is looking for experienced players. The Eagles were US Club Regional finalist 2007, Gettysburg Blue/Grey Champions 2007, Arlington Invitational Classic Division, Champions 2008, Freestate Spring Breakout Finalist 2008. Tryouts will be held on Mondays at Huston Field from 7-8:30 in Allen's Pond and Wednesdays on Murtagh #1 from 7-8:30 at Allen's Pond in Bowie, Md., through the month of June. For further information please contact head coach Bill Alberding at 301-249-9680 or email to maryalberding@verizon.net

LFYAA: LFYAA is sponsoring its 5th Annual Soccer Camp this summer at the BWI Fields June 28-Aug. 1. The camp will be directed by LFYAA Alum & AACC Men's Head Soccer Coach Nick Cosentino. All children ages 3-12 years old are welcome! Space is limited. For more information please call Nick Cosentino at 410-404-1071.

ATTACK: The Arundel Attack Boys soccer team (U15 in fall 08) is seeking dedicated and skilled players who want to play in a competitive and positive environment. The team will be playing in the National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) this fall. Tryouts will be conducted during the first three weeks of June, and specific dates are posted on the team website. Interested players born between Aug. 1, 1993, and July 31, 1994, are encouraged to visit www.ArundelAttack.com or e-mail Manager@ArundelAttack.com for additional information.

UNITED: Arundel Soccer United boys teams are seeking several experienced and dedicated players for select travel in Fall U18 NCSL and Fall U14 NCSL. Players seeking opportunities for high levels of play and team commitment should attend tryouts in June and contact coaches Ron Santos (U18 and U14) or Rob Biondolillo (U14) at UnitedSoccer@arundelsoccer.com for more information.

LIGHTNING: ASA United Lightning Boys team is seeking several players for Fall U9 select level play in NCSL. Lightning is undefeated in the past 3 seasons of rec., indoor and county play and is looking for young players born after Aug. 1, 1999 (U9), who love their game and want more. Families should contact Coaches Rob Biondolillo or Ben Heath at UnitedLightning@Arundelsoccer.com for player evaluations in June or see the ASA website at ArundelSoccer.com for details.

SAC: Severn Athletic Club fall county soccer online registration for children between the age of 3 and 17 available through July 15, 2008. To register go to http://www.teamsportsinfo.com/customers/severnac/soccer-f08/. Onsite personnel will be available every Friday night from 6-7 p.m. at the spring in-house clinic at the Severn Danza Main soccer field. Questions call Jim Cronin at at 443-889-5857.

UK ELITE: Raise your game! Summer 2008 Monsignor Slade Catholic School will be hosting a UK Elite Summer Soccer Camp August 4-8 open to all area players ages 5-14. Registration fee is $145.00. Day camp is for individual players from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Evening camp is for teams from 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information and to register online, visit www.UKElite.com.

CHEERLEADING

BUCS: The Buccaneers will be accepting registrations for our fall cheerleading program on July 9 and 16 at Sunset Park from 6-8 p.m. Children must be between ages 4-14 as of Sept. 1, 2008. For more information please contact Ann Jaworski at 410-437-0546 or visit our website at www.bucs-ac.org.

USA: The USA Cheerleaders will be having sign-ups for the 2008-2009 season. The USA Cheerleaders will be taking sign-ups for every level in youth, junior and senior from Level 1 through Level 5 in All Star Cheer and are also adding a youth, junior and senior dance to the program this year as well. The USA Cheerleaders is a unique program where not only do they compete around the country but they are also involved with the community and does many numerous appearances & parades throughout the year. Please call the USA Office at 443-817-2997 for more information on signing up, or visit our website at www.cheerleading-usa.com.

APACHES: Andover Apaches cheerleading registrations will be held July 2 (6-8), July 9 (9-1), July 12 (9-1), July 16 (6-8), July 19 (9-2). For more information please contact Dawn Yi at yidawn@gmail.com, 410-292-3272 or visit www.apaches.org.

REBELS: AA Rebels will be having cheerleading sign-ups Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 12-2 at our field house. Ages 4-15. Cheerleading experience not required. For more information contact Miss Judi at jaj0309@aol.com or 443-694-1418.

RAIDERS: AA Raiders Cheerleading is holding open sign-ups for our 2008-2009 cheerleading season each Saturday in June from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 7837 Tick Neck Road. We are accepting registrations for girls and boys ages 4-14 for our national champion competitive cheer team. For more information please call 410-255-6430, check out our website at www.leaguelineup.com/aaraiders or contact Laura at thebuzzard4@verizon.net.

LACROSSE

CCBC CAMP: Annual girls camp at CCBC-Catonsville will be held July 14-18 from 6-8 p.m. Camp is for girls ages 6-15 with instructional focus on basic fundamentals. Groups will be arranged according to skill level for more individual attention. Camp is directed by coaches Tom Taylor and Matt Reed as well as members of the 2008 national championship team. There will be separate instruction for any players interested in goalkeeping conducted by coach Carroll Dixon and All-American Kelly Viens. For more information call 410-455-4197 or visit http://ccbcmd.edu/athletics.

CONDITIONING

SPALDING CAMP: Archbishop Spalding High School will host a speed, strength & conditioning camp from July 28-31 from 6-7:30 p.m. This camp will focus on speed development, agility and power & strength exercises in our new fitness center and sports complex. It is open to all boys and girls 7th to 12th grade. Registration is $125. To register print brochure from www.archbishopspalding.org , click "Athletics", click "Sports camps", click "Strength camp" or contact Rob McBride, CSCS at mcbrider@archbishopspalding.org.

RUGBY

APACHES: Andover Apaches Youth Rugby has sign-ups each Tues. and Thurs. at Overlook Park in Linthicum from 6-8 p.m. This is for boys and girls, ages 4 thru 18. Ages 4-4 is tag rugby and 15-18 is tackle. No experience is necessary. For additional info, contact Pat Walsh 410-691-9970 or walshpj@erols.com.

COACHES

CHEERLEADING: Glen Burnie Cheerleading is looking for volunteer gymnastics/cheerleading coaches to assist in the 2008/2009 season. If interested, please contact Theresa March 410-859-8070. Anyone interested must be 21 years of age.

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