BASEBALL
BAYSOX CAMPS: The Bowie Baysox, the Class AA minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, will be hosting two baseball camps for ages 7-14. Both sessions will be hosted at Prince George's Stadium with Baysox coaches and players instructing the campers on Bowie's field. Campers will get autographs from the Baysox and a complimentary box seat to see Bowie play. Session One will be held July 18-20 (from 9 a.m. to noon). Session Two will be held Aug. 1-4 (from 9 a.m. to noon). For more information call Mike Zatchey at (301) 464-4886, e-mail mzatchey@baysox.comor visit www.baysox.com.
FAIRFAX LITTLE LEAGUE: On-site registration for the Spring 2005 season of Fairfax Little League will be conducted this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bonnie Brae Elementary School in Burke and at Fairfax High School in Fairfax. On-line registration is active and available at eteamz.active.com/fairfaxll/. Fairfax Little League offers multiple levels of play at various skill levels for children ages 5-16 (Tee Ball: 5-7; A-machine pitch: 7-8; AA and AAA: 9-11; Majors: 10-12; Juniors: 13-14; Seniors: 15-16). Preseason player evaluations are conducted at the AA level and above to ensure children are playing at appropriate skill levels. Parents should bring proof of current residence and the child's birth certificate for age verification purposes.
SOUTH COUNTY HAWKS: The South County Hawks will hold tryouts for spring '05 open roster positions on all teams (U-10 through U-15) on Sunday from 5-6 p.m. at Key Middle School in Springfield. The Hawks are USSSA- and NVTBL-affiliated select travel teams under the program direction of professional baseball coach Mike Grasso. The team has adopted county fields in Lorton for games and practices. Indoor winter training programs are available for team and non-team players at all levels, and spring developmental programs are available for children ages 5-9. For a tryout appointment or more information on other programs, please contact George Capen at (703) 765-4951 or GeoCapen@aol.comor visit www.eteams.com/southcountyhawks.
SPRINGFIELD BRL REGISTRATION: Registration for Springfield Babe Ruth League (ages 13-19) will be held at Washington Irving Middle School in Springfield Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (703) 690-9015 or (703) 451-5615.
SOFTBALL
14-&-U TRYOUTS: The Xplosion select softball team is conducting tryouts on Sunday at 11 a.m. and Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. For location and information, please call Rich Ferrick at (703) 631-2543 or Ed Morton at (703) 282-7784, or e-mail
LMorton222@aol.com.
ADULT SOFTBALL: Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS) is accepting team applications for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Leagues available: men, women, coed, corporate coed, church, masters (ages 35 and above) and seniors (ages 50 and above). For more information contact FAS at (703) 383-9007 or visit www.fairfaxadultsoftball.com.Has not run.
GOLDEN GIRLS: The Golden Girls of Northern Virginia, a senior women's softball league, is looking for players. Any lady over the age of 40 is encouraged to join. All skill levels are welcome. Games are Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings in Vienna. For more information, call Donna at (703) 938-0387 or visit www.goldengirls.org.
UMPIRES NEEDED: The Northern Virginia Fastpitch Softball Umpires Association is seeking new umpires to work recreation and high school softball games in the Northern Virginia area. Umpires can earn $20 an hour and schedule work when they choose. In-depth training is provided. Contact Judy Cole at NVFPUIC@aol.comor (571) 236-5744.
SWIMMING
LESSONS/CLASSES: Registration for swimming lessons at Burke Racquet and Swim Club are now being accepted for all levels of swimmers. Water Workout classes also are being formed at Burke Racquet and Swim Club, and advance registration is necessary. For more information on either lessons or workout classes call (703) 250-1299.
TENNIS
SPRING CLINICS: Registration is now being accepted for Spring Tennis Clinics. High School clinics are available. Contact Burke Racquet and Swim Club at (703) 250-1299 for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
MDDL REGISTRATION: Registration is now underway for Mason District Little League boys' and girls' baseball (ages 5 - 12) and girls' softball (ages 8 - 12) spring teams. Register on-line at www.mdll.orgor in person at the player evaluations in February (Saturday, Feb. 5th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. or Sunday, Feb. 13th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.) at Parklawn Elementary School (4116 Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312). All children ages 9 and above must attend one of the evaluation sessions. For further information, please visit the Web site, www.mdll.org, or call the information line at 703-941-4480. For questions, please contact Debbie McManis at 703-941-4048 or dlmcmanis@aol.com. Opening Day is April 16th, with games continuing until early June. Scholarships are available.
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