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.
GIRLS'/WOMEN'S LEAGUE: The DC/Baltimore Baseball League is seeking players and coaches for the 2005 season, which begins on May 1. Please contact JoAnn Milliken at (877) 438-3922 or hittheball@att.netfor more information on teams, age groups, tryouts and practices.
RUNNING
MARK'S RUN: On May 1, the fourth annual Mark's Run will be held at the Landon School in Bethesda. The run is in honor of Mark Ferris, a member of the Landon Class of 1994 who died on Dec. 13, 1999, after a life-long struggle against juvenile diabetes and heart disease. Mark was a beloved brother, son, classmate and friend, and his strength in fighting diabetes taught those around him that life is measured not in years but in character. And Mark's character -- of laughter, kindness, patience, and love -- will be remembered always at the run.
In just three years, Mark's Run has raised more than $375,000 to support juvenile diabetes research and the Landon Scholarship Fund. This year's event, which begins at 8 a.m., consists of a 5-kilometer race and a one-mile fun run through and around Landon's campus in Bethesda. The 5-K race is $20 per runner, the fun run is $10 per participant and all pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt. You may sign up on-line at www.marksrun.org.
RAIDER RUN 5-K RACE: Stuart High School is holding its eighth annual Raider Run 5-K Race and one-mile fun run/walk on April 23 at 8 a.m. All proceeds benefit Stuart High athletic programs. You can register at www.freewebs.com/raiderrun/registration.pdf. There is a $20 entry fee for the 5-K run and a $5 entry fee for the fun run/walk. All 5-K runners receive a race t-shirt and fun run/walk participants may purchase t-shirts for $7. For more information, call (703) 824-3900.
SOCCER
U-17 GIRLS' TRYOUTS: The Alexandria Avalanche is conducting tryouts for the spring 2005 season. This is a year-round program with exceptions made for multi-sport athletes. The Avs are coached by Joe Easton, a nationally licensed coach and former NCAA player with more than 15 years of coaching experience at the club and high school levels. The assistant coach, Cici Peterson, is a former stand-out goalkeeper at UCLA with club and high school coaching experience. For more information, contact Bill Loveless, manager, at blovel1643@aol.comor (703) 684-7383.
U-16 GIRLS' TRYOUTS: The WAGS SWYA Lightning, coached by Myron King and based in Centreville, is looking to add two players. The Lightning is primarily looking for a goalkeeper and a defender, but all applicants will be considered. For more information, contact Myron King at (571) 522-1513, (571) 723-5975 or coachmyron@aol.com.
U-14 BOYS' TRYOUTS: The Sterling Samurai (NCSL Div. 3) are looking to add a few players. With new trainer/coach, Ged Wood, the team will focus on returning to Div. 2 next season. Coach Wood has extensive experience both playing and coaching soccer and holds a Full F.A. license (English Football Association) and a degree in Sports Science from Lancaster, England. Players will be evaluated during our normal training sessions. Please contact Kim Henderson, team manager, at sarakhenderson@yahoo.comor (703) 560-7448 during the day or (703) 757-7204 in the evening for more information.
U-12 GIRLS' TRYOUTS: The Alexandria Inferno, an ODSL travel team, is holding tryouts on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Cameron Run Regional Park. There are still a few open spots for Spring 2005 play. The team is professionally coached by Kristin Redfern and trained by Ryan Quinn. It has a year-round program of play. For more information, contact Mike Tackett at (703) 980-2820.
U-12 GIRLS' TRYOUTS: The SYC Freedom is holding tryouts for the spring 2005 season. The Freedom plays in WAGS Div. 2 and is coached by Cesar Collantes (USSF "C" license). For more information, contact Catherine Hennessey at (703) 321-3047 or chennessey1@cox.net.
U-11 BOYS' TRYOUTS: The Gunston Gunners are holding tryouts for experienced field players for the spring 2005 season. The Gunners play in the NCSL and practice in the Fort Hunt/Mount Vernon area. Contact Coach Patrick DaCosta at (703) 360-7997 or Coach Jose Galdos at (7030 660-2326 or visit www.gunstongunners.com.
SOFTBALL
CHANTILLY LACE SEEK PLAYERS: The Chantilly Lace fastpitch softball teams are looking for girls at the 10-&-under, 12-&-under, 14-&-under, 16-&-under and 18-&-under levels for the summer season. Anyone interested can contact Mike Collins at (703) 631-0283 or
spuds3953@aol.comfor tryout information.
TENNIS
SENIORS LEAGUE: A USTA Super Seniors League is looking for male and female tennis players 60 and over. Leagues will play weekdays from April to June in Northern Virginia. For more information contact Alice Hume at (703) 768-7074 or anhume@erols.com.
WOMEN'S LEAGUES: USTA Daytime Tennis Leagues are forming for women. A new weekday, day USTA league is starting this spring for women of all ages. Players and teams from 3.0 to 4.5 are encouraged to contact Alice Hume at (703) 768 7074, anhume@erols.comfor more information.
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