Sports briefs

Friday, Feb. 22, 2008

The Southern Maryland Futbol Club will be representing the State of Maryland as part of the United Soccer League through its participation in the Super Y league in 2008. Four girls teamsÊare now forming between U-13 and U-17.Ê

SMFC will play in a newly re-aligned Mid-Atlantic Region, stretching from Washington D.C. north to the metro New York City area and to Northern New Jersey. All games are played between May and August.ÊIf interested, tryouts will be held on Feb. 23 at Love Point Park. Visit www.southernmarylandfc.comÊfor more information.

Calvert assistant lacrosse coach needed

The Calvert High varsity girls lacrosse team is looking for an assistant coach for 2008 season. For more information, call Leah Robinson at 410-610-3684.

Beach spring lacrosse registration

The Beach Buccaneers will hold signups for the spring lacrosse season at 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at the North East Community Center in Chesapeake Beach. The season runs March through mid-June. For more informartion, e-mail Kevin Collins at kskids2@verizon.net.

CALL registration

Calvert American Little League baseball and softball will hold registration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Prince Frederick Wal-Mart and from 1 to 4 p.m. at Plum Point Middle School and Calvert Middle School. Registration may also be done by visiting www.ccall.com. For more information, call Dan Kletter at 410-414-9180, Chris Moore at 410-414-3766 or Tom Bethge at 410-414-2163.

Cal Ripken⁄Babe Ruth baseball and softball

Registration for Cal Ripken⁄Babe Ruth baseball and softball will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 23 at the Solomons and St. Leonard firehouses. Tryouts are March 15 at Cove Point Park. For more information, visit www.syboptimist.com.

Patuxent field hockey breakfast

The Patuxent High field hockey team will hold a fundraising breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 24 at the American League Post in Lusby. The Post is located at the corner of Old Solomons Island Road and Rousby Hall Road. The breakfast will feature a wide array of items. The fee is $7 per person, $6 for seniors over 60 and $5 for children aged 4–7. Children under age 3 will be admitted free with paid adult. .

AAU tryouts

AAU basketball tryouts for the Pax River Silver Stars will be from 2 to 4 p.m. March 1 at St. Mary’s Ryken High School for boys 12U (1995 and later) and girls 14U (1993 and later or July 1, 1992 and later) teams. Tryouts for girls 12U teams (1995 and later or July 1, 1994 and later) will be from 3 to 5 p.m. March 8 at Carver Recreation Center.

Tryouts for girls 16U teams (1991 and later and 1990 with one year of high school eligibility) will be from 2 to 4 p.m. March 15 at St. Mary’s Ryken. There is a $14 non-refundable tryout fee. For more information, contact Savannah Webb at 301-737-1477 or e-mail savweb@msn.com or visit www.eteamz.active.com⁄paxriversilverstars⁄.

Softball clinic

The SYB Optimist Fastpitch Softball program, along with the Washington Glory pro softball team, will hold a softball clinic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2 at Patuxent High. Clinics are from 10 a.m. to noon (10-U), 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (14-U) and 3 to 5 p.m. (18-U). The fee is $50 per session. The clinic staff includes Glory players Oli Keohohu, Amber Jackson and Sara Larquier and assistant coach Erin Goettlicher. For more information, call 410-474-2933.

NCLL registration

The Northern Calvert Little League is currently holding registration for baseball and softball for the spring season. Players must be between 4 and 16 years of age. Season runs March through mid-June and registration closes March 4. For more information, call 301-602-4486 or register online at www.eteamz.active.com⁄northerncalvertll.

Patuxent Pi Mile Trail Run

The Patuxent High cross country and math teams will hold a Pi Mile Trail Run at 8 a.m. March 15 at Patuxent High.

The 3.14-mile run is open to all ages. The fee is $20 ($10 for students under 18) before March 2 but $10 more after that and includes a tee shirt. Race day registration is possible, but T-shirts can not be guaranteed.

For more information, call Blaine Mably at 410-535-7865 or go online and visit www.mablyb.googlepages.com⁄xc

Northern golftournament

Northern High will hold a golf tournament at 8 a.m. March 24 at South River Golf Course. The format will be scramble with a shotgun start. The fee is $100 per person and includes green fees, cart, breakfast and lunch. Teams can also sign up for one of several sponsorships. Individuals or teams welcome. For more information, call Willa Mae Dupuis at 410-279-9950 or 301-855-6416.

Solomons Fishing Fair

The Southern Maryland chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association is hosting the 15th annual Solomons Fishing Fair at the Solomons firehouse from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29 and 30. Admission is a $2 donation per person. Refreshments will be available and door prizes will be drawn.

Patuxent baseball camp

The Patuxent varsity baseball team will hold a baseball camp from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays from March 30 to April 6 at the Patuxent High baseball field. The camp is open to players ages 7 to 14. The fee is $50. A one-hour question-and-answer period will follow each camp. Send payment to Keith Powell, 12485 Rousby Hall Road, Lusby, Md., 20657. For more information, e-mail Powell at paxbaseball@yahoo.com.

Youth baseballtournament

The Charles County Youth League is extending an invitation to youth travel and in-house baseball teams to participate in the 2008 Charles County Classic 10U Baseball Tournament. It will be played April 4 to 6 at the Laurel Springs Park in La Plata. All players must be 10 or younger on April 30, 2008. The entry fee is $350 with each team scheduled to play a minimum of four games. For more information, teams should call Chris Strissel at 301-290-1400 or go to www.ccyouthleague.com.

CSA Eclipse tryouts

The CSA Eclipse, a girls 14-U BBSL soccer team that will joining the WAGS in the fall, will be holding tryouts. Players must be born on or after Aug. 1, 1993.Ê For more information, e-mail Scott Cleary at clscott16@aol.com or Rick Wincek at rwincek@signaturecos.com.

CSA Explosion tryouts

The CSA Explosion, a WAGS 13-U girls soccer team, is looking for players. Players must be born on or after Aug. 1, 1994.

For more information, e-mail Scott Cleary at clscott16@aol.com or Laura Glaser at tglaser@mail.com.

Dunkirk Warriors lacrosse registration

Dunkirk Warriors boys and girls club lacrosse is currently holding registration for the 2008 season. Players ages 5 through 15 are eligible. The Warriors are also looking for adults with lacrosse experience to help out. For more information or to register, visit www.dunkirkwarriors.com or e-mail Joey Purcell at jep3lax@verizon.net.

Calvert Lacrosse Club North registration

The Calvert Lacrosse Club North is currently holding registration for the 2008 season. Players must be 14 years of age or younger as of Dec. 31, 2007. Register online at www.calvertlax.com. For more information, call Lenny Casalino at 301-855-1148 or e-mail lcasalaw@comcast.net.

Everton needs players

The Everton MD, a U-11 FC girls soccer team, is looking for players for the spring season. The team is coached by Eric Ferguson, who is the Laurel High varsity boys soccer coach. For more information, call Aimee Wiggs at 240-461-2306 or e-mail cwiggs@twsb.com, or visit www.evertonmd.com.

CSA Craze needsplayers

The CSA Craze, a girls 18-U select soccer team, is looking for players for the spring season. The Craze is comprised of players from all four county high schools. The team is coached by Calvert High girls soccer coaches Rob Merrell and Dave Stanbery. For more information, e-mail Merrell at robbmerrell@comcast.net.

Softball umpireswanted

Slow-pitch softball umpires are needed for the youth girls, adult men’s and women’s softball leagues in St. Mary’s County. Call 301-769-2060 between 5 and 9:30 p.m. for more information.

Soccer players wanted

The BSU SMFC Alliance 93⁄94, a U-14 Division 2 WAGS team, is looking for players for its spring season. Contact Adam Ritchie at adamritchie@greaterexperiencesocceracademy.com or 410-271-3897.