The deadline for submitting sports copy is noon Monday. We prefer e-mail (howardcountysports@patuxent.com) or fax (410-997-4564). Questions? Call 410-730-3990, Ext. 1282.

Cheerleading

The Ravens eXtreme Allstars are offering special needs boys and girls the opportunity to join a sport that otherwise might not be available to them. An open house will be held Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at Boppies Training Center, 10840 Guilford Road, Suite 403, Annapolis Junction. Go to www.ravensextremeallstars.com or call 301-490-1600.

Golf

The First Tee of Howard County is accepting applications for fall sessions beginning in September. Students ages 5-18 can learn basic golf skills while also benefiting from the life values associated with golf. Applications are available at Fairway Hill Golf Club, home of The First Tee. Go to www.TheFirstTeeHowardCounty.org or call 410-730-1114.

Baseball

The CYBA Columbia Red Storm 19-U team is looking for players, pitchers in particular, for the 2009 spring season. Tryouts will be conducted in August. Call 410-992-0346.

The Western Howard County Renegades U-13 will be holding tryouts for the 2009 spring season Sat., Aug. 2. The team will play in the Baltimore Metro League. If interested, e-mail Adrew13@msn.com or call 301-343-9123.

The Columbia Red Storm 12/13-U travel team is looking for players for the fall and spring seasons. E-mail jimjanecrawford@verizon.net or call 443-8291446.

Fall registration is underway for AYRA baseball. Go to www.ayra.com.

The spring 10-U Western Howard County Renegades are sponsoring a free baseball clinic on Sunday, Aug. 17. The clinic will be run by coaches and players from the college and professional levels. Clinic participants may not be older than 10 years of age as of April 30, 2009. For information and registration, e-mail 10URenegades@comcast.net.

The county recreation department is accepting registration for the Western Howard County Fall Youth Baseball League (boys ages 7-18). Games are played on Sunday afternoons at county locations. Cost: $75 per child ($5 discount for each additional child in the family). Columbia/Clarksville area residents in the 7-8 and 9-10 age groups can register in separate sections for that area. Age determination is as of April 30. To register, call 410-313-7275.

The Sykesville Cyclones (U-12) continue open workouts Aug. 3 and 17 from 4-6 p.m. at Freedom Park. Tryouts will be held Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 5. Players not turning 13 prior to May 1, 2009 are welcome to attend. Players currently rostered on a Baltimore Metro team must obtain a release prior to attending. E-mail joeb22@msn.com or call 410-549-4822.

The Burtonsville Big Dawgs 14-U travel team is holding fall tryouts Sun., Aug. 2, 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 10, 1-3 p.m. E-mail Sbehrman@aol.com or call 301-399-7173.

Volleyball

The Volleyball House, in Elkridge, is hosting the Bob Bertucci Volleyball Camp, Aug. 7-13. Individual skills camps are held Aug. 7-9 and 11-13. The three-day team camp is Aug. 11-13. The camps are designed for beginner to advanced athletes ages 11-18. Cost: $170 ($305 for both camps). To register, go to www.vbhouse.com or www.bobbertucci.com.

High school girls volleyball clinics will be held Aug. 11-15 at the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene in Ellicott City. The intermediate to advanced clinic is 2-4 p.m.; the beginner to intermediate clinic is 6-8 p.m. Cost: $125. Go to www.hc-vball.com. E-mail volleyballangel@comcast.net or call 443-745-3306 for information.

Soccer

The Soccer Association of Columbia U-12 boys premier team is looking for two more players for its upcoming fall and spring seasons. The team is in need of defensive players and a goalkeeper. The team will play in the NCSL division 1 league this year. A supplemental tryout will be held Mon., Aug. 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Centennial High School. If you are interested, even if your are unable to attend the tryout, call 913-660-5574, e-mail sambrose@challengersports.com, or go to www.eteamz.com/UnitedPremier/.

The St. John's College High School Girls Soccer Academy summer camp, for middle and high schoolers, will be held Aug. 4-7, 6-8 p.m., in Washington, D.C. Exclusive goaltender training available. Cost: $275. Call 202-363-2316.

Special Olympics Howard County needs a coach for its fall soccer program. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Previous coaching experience is helpful. Training will be provided for this volunteer position. Call 410-740-0500 or e-mail to info@somdhc.org.

The Laurel Wolves travel team (U-13 boys NCSL Division 4) is looking for players. Boys born between Aug. 1, 1995 July 31, 1996, are eligible. To arrange a tryout, e-mail jfrodas@verizon.net or call 301-604-8335 or 202-744-5458.

Football

The Howard County Bruins Youth Unlimited team is taking sign-ups weekdays, 6-8 p.m. until the end of August at Long Reach High School. Players can also obtain online registration packages at www.hocobruins.com. Call 410-635-8994.

The Savage Boys and Girls Club is registering for its fall flag football season until midnight, Aug. 31. The league will have three age divisions and is open to boys and girls ages 6-14. A sibling discount is available. The season begins in late September. Register at www.savagebgc.org. Call 240-671-3218.

Sports physicals

Dr. Goodwin and Associates will conduct sports physicals Aug. 15 at Long Reach High School, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $30. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins will be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 410-997-5333 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Softball

The Western Howard County Fever fast pitch travel softball program will be holding tryouts for both the 12-U and 10-U levels Aug. 17 and Aug. 24. The program is looking to field two 12-U teams and at least one 10-U team. Tryouts will be held at Western Regional Park in Glenwood. Times are as follows: 12-U: 2-4 p.m.; 10-U: 4-6 p.m. E-mail colosimom@comcast.net or call 443-756-0608 with questions.

The Western Howard County Fever 16-U travel team will hold tryouts Aug. 9 (3-5:30 p.m.), Aug. 10 (12-2:30 p.m.) and Aug. 17 (12-2:30 p.m.). All tryouts will be held at Western Regional Park in Glenwood. E-mail mgoheen@steuart.com.

The Elkridge Lightning will hold tryouts for its 10-U, 12-U and 14-U travel teams Aug. 23 at Rockburn Park, field No. 4. Tryouts will start at noon. Please arrive early to warm-up and register. For more information on the program go to www.eyosports.org.

The Maryland Magic (14-U fast pitch) is holding tryouts Aug. 3 and 17 at Meade High School and Aug. 9 and 16 at the Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville. All tryouts begin at 10 a.m. E-mail mdmagic14u@comcast.net or call 443-540-7584 or 301-464-7559.

Sports camps

The Glenelg Boosters have four summer sports camps remaining -- boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, football and field hockey. Instruction from the Glenelg coaching staff. Go to www.glenelgboosters.org.

Table tennis/chess

The Howard County/Carroll County Table Tennis Club will host day camps for table tennis and chess in the Carrolltown Center in Eldersburg Aug. 4-8 and Aug. 18-22. Campers may choose table tennis only, chess only, or a mix of the two. The full-day camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch break. Fees based on week, full-day, or half-day options. E-mail PhilVanDus@aol.com or call 410-531-3920.

Ice hockey

The Reisterstown Sportsplex is open for ice hockey this summer. Adult, youth and all skill levels are welcome. Go to www.rtownsports.com for more information.

High school sports

Mt. Hebron High School will hold its Fall Athletic Sign-up night Aug. 12, 4:30-6 p.m., in the school's cafeteria. Students trying out for a fall sport at Mt. Hebron should plan on attending and must bring a completed and signed physical examination form, a completed and signed parent permission form (both of which can be downloaded from hcpss.org), a photo copy of their birth certificate (not required for those who have previously played a sport at Mt. Hebron), a copy of their fourth quarter report card (not required for incoming freshmen) and a copy of proof of residency in the form of either a recent electric bill or land-line phone bill.

Student candidates for fall sports participation in grades 10-12 must meet the HCPSS Academic Eligibility policy for extra-curricular participation (at least a 2.0 grade-point average and no "E" grades on their fourth-quarter report card).

Tryouts begin Aug. 16. For additional information regarding the location and times for tryouts, go to www.mthebron.com or e-mail jeannie_prevosto@hcpss.org for more information.

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