Local sports announcements

BASEBALL

Christ Chapel

Christ Chapel Academy will hold a meeting for all 7th-12th graders interested in playing high school baseball. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 3:15 p.m., in the gymnasium.

Cougars

A 12U travel team needs a player for the 2009 season. Players must be born on or after May 1, 1996. Contact John Volz at (571) 330-4468, or visit http://midcountycougars.clubspaces.com/DeFault css.aspx for tryout information.

Forest Park High School

Tryouts for the JV and Varsity fall teams will be held on Aug 24th and Aug 25th, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Forest Park baseball field.  For questions call 703 929-0610.

Free Workouts

The Northern Virginia Baseball Development Program (NVBDP) is holding free workouts twice a week for the fall season. They are looking for rising 15U players for the 2010 season to play nationally ranked teams. There will be a limited number of openings for the fall/winter indoor workouts. This extended camp runs from October through March and emphasizes skills, speed/conditioning and mental aspects of the game. Contact Andy Bringuel at (703) 632-1927 or at .

Gainesville Cannons

A youth select travel organization will be holding tryouts for the 2009 season for its U8 and U9 teams. The organization also seeks a head manager/coach and players for the U8 team. Interested families can contact Tim Dooley at (703) 740-7277 or email .

Gainesville Cannons 18U tryouts

The Cannons 18U baseball team will hold open tryouts at Battlefield High School on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Any questions should be directed to .

Greater Manassas League

Registration is open for players ages 4-18. You can register online at http://www.manassasbaseball.com or get a copy of the paper form to mail in.

Osbourn practice

Osbourn fall baseball tryouts will be Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at Osbourn High School. Contact Keith Howell at for more.

Osbourn Park Fall Ball

For information regarding the Osbourn Park junior varsity or varsity fall ball teams please contact Jeff Gatlin or Paul Hairfield
First practices will be first of September

Potomac fall tryouts

Potomac Fall Baseball junior and varsity tryouts will be held Thursday, September 3 at 6 p.m. at Potomac High School. For more information contact Mike Covington 703-441-7821.

Prince William Adult Baseball Recreational League

Prince William Adult Baseball is looking for recreational adult baseball players with high school varsity, college, or professional experience living in or near Prince William County. If you are interested in playing recreational baseball at a high level while enjoying camaraderie and sportsmanship, please send an e-mail outlining your skills and experience to .

VA Patriots

The 13U Virginia Patriots travel team seeks players for the 2009 fall season. Players must be born on or after May 1, 1996. Those interested in trying out should contact John Flaherty at (571) 261-1338 or email .

14U Tryouts

A regional Northern Virginia team is holding tryouts in August for the 2009-10 season. Contact the coach at (703) 296-5268 for times and locations.

BASKETBALL

AAU 15U

Registration is being accepted for tackle and flag football along with cheerleading for ages 5-14. Call (703) 365-2582, ext. 233 or email .

Ballers Inc.

A basketball camp is Aug. 31-Sept. 4 for ages 7-15. It is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and before and after care is from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact Clifton Gorham at (703) 655-1390 or Dennis Marshall at (703) 472-5078. Also visit http://www.ballersinc.org.

Elite Training

It will be held through October. Contact Dennis Marshall at (703) 472-5078.

Hoop Booth National Team

Seeks Prince William County high school boys’ players interested in playing at elite level of AAU. A few spots are open on the 16 and 17 year-old teams. Contact coach Boothe at (703) 898-6087 or email .

Prince William RimRockers seeks coaches

The Prince William RimRockers Basketball Association is currently recruiting coaches for the 2009-2010 season. Email us at http://www.princewilliamrimrockers.com

Triple Threat Co-Ed League

For ages 10-11. Play for Dale City Rec. Center or Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center. 

FOOTBALL

Dale City Sports Club

Accepting football and cheerleading registrations for ages 5-13 until Sept. 1. Payment plan is available and there is online registration. Call (703) 670-6921 or visit http://www.dalecitysportsclub.com.

Hylton Boys and Girls Club

Register at the front desk of the Hylton Boys and Girls Club at 5070 Dale Blvd., Dale City on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On-line registration can be done at Pay Pal on NVYAA web site. For more information, contact Tony Keiling at 703-932-1699 or go to more information.

Manassas Park Youth Football League

Flag football registrations have begun. Registrations are being held every Saturday at Glory Days (9516 Liberia Avenue in Manassas) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 5-17. Registration forms can be completed and submitted online at http://www.mpyfl.com. Contact Mike Bunner at (571) 332-6587 or visit http://www.mpyfl.com for more information. The league has also started registration for the 2009 tackle football and cheerleading season. Registrations will be every Thursday and Friday at Signal Hill Park from 6:30-8 p.m. weather permitting. Registration can also be made online at http://www.mpyfl.com. Contact Bruner with any questions. 

MARTIAL ARTS

Martial Arts program

Carteret Mortgage Boys & Girls Club has begun a Martial Arts program for children ages 6-14. There’s open enrollment until all spots are filled. Monthly fee is $50 plus a one-time membership fee of $20 to the Carteret Mortgage Boys & Girls Club. Initial start-up fee is $55. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club located at 9676 Wellington Road, Manassas. Contact Coach Chris at (703) 365-2582, ext. 233 or e-mail him at .

Self Defense America

Offering self defense class for teens through adults. This program is based on Combat Hapkido and is 100% Self Defense. Ideal for students, professionals, law enforcement and military.  Class held Tuesday & Thursday evenings (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday (10:30 a.m.) at GOLD’S GYM, 8260 Shopper’s Square Manassas, VA. 20111.  See our website selfdefenseva.com for more info.

Team Ruthless

Team Ruthless is a very unique organization that specializes in Custom Conditioning Regimens for All Levels & needs, Elite Combatives Conditioning, Olympic Combat Sports, Performance Enhancement Sport Specific Training, & Reality Based Combatives.  Ongoing classes include Youth Boxing, Adult Boxing, Fencing, Self-Defense, and Hapkido.  Seminars include Olympic Weightlifting, Weapons Safety, AMOK Knife Fighting, and Pankration.  Come in, get your free training session, and find out why everybody is training Ruthless! Call

703-330-1113 or e-mail to set up your free training session now. http://www.teamruthless.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

Total Sports Pavilion

Year-round leagues for youth and adults in indoor soccer, roller hockey and field hockey are available. The men’s open league is for teenagers and those older. There is a women’s over 30 league and coed intermediate league consisting of teenagers and those older. There is also a youth league open to those ages 4-17. Email for any questions. Registration hours are between 3-8 p.m.

OFFICIATING

Bull Run Association

Bull Run Officials seeking individuals interested in becoming sports officials. Bull Run Officials is a member of the Virginia High School League Association that handles basketball, softball, baseball and football. Levels of competition vary from youth recreation to Group AAA high schools. Assignments are in Prince William, Fairfax, Stafford, Loudoun County as well as other Northern Virginia areas. Experience needed for the higher-level assignments. Association will provide training and testing. Contact Rich Mecke at (703) 753-2349 or Ed Ehrmantraut at (703) 502-9468 or e-mail .

RUNNING

Running/coaching

The Running Store in Gainesville is offering personalized coaching programs for all levels of runners. Programs available for beginners to marathoners. Personalized training schedules, group workouts and educational matierials. For more information, go to http://www.trsrunningclub.com or contact Mary Davison at or (703) 975-1605.

Running Club

A community running club is starting in Manassas. It is open to all athletes. Contact Marshall Milbrath at for more information.

SKATING

Prince William Ice Center

The Prince William Ice Center is offering eight week Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey classes. The lessons are on Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays for ages 4 and up, from beginner to advanced skaters. The cost for the 8-week series is $108, $94.50 for the seven-week series. The 30-minute classes include a practice pass. For further information, please call 703-730-8423, e-mail or visit http://www.pwice.com.

SOCCER

NVSC Jr. Royals

The NVSC Jr. Royals 97 Gold boys travel soccer team is looking to add two (possibly four) additional players to its fall 2009 roster. Interested players should contact head coach Steve Kirk at (703) 774-7892 or team manager Dan Forgas at (703) 946-5001.

Indoor Soccer

There are now indoor leagues for boys and girls ages 4-17. Divisions available are U6, U8, U10, U12 coed and U15 and U17 teen coed. Location is Total Sports Pavilion at 2380 Research Court Suite 110 Woodbridge 22192. Registration forms can be found on: novafc.org.

Indoor Soccer for Teams

Leagues are now running for U9-U12, middle school and high school boys/girls. There are also adult leagues for men, women over 30 and coed (6 vs. 6). Location is Total Sports Pavilion at 2380 Research Court Suite 110 Woodbridge. Registration forms can be found on: novafc.org.

Indoor Soccer Rentals

Total Sports Pavilion offers rental hours for sports teams or family and friends to play pickup soccer. The sport court floor can be used for soccer, hockey, dance, aerobics or speed and agility work. Birthday parties can also be booked when space is available. Call (703) 490-4988 between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. for more information.

NVSC Jr. Majestics 98 Blue

A WAGS U10 girls travel team seeks forwards and midfielders. For more information or to set up a tryout, call coach Tony French at or manager Chris Newman at .

NVSC Jr. Majestics 91

Girls team is seeking high school-aged players born on or after 8/1/1991. This is a WAGS U18 team that consists of freshman, sophomore, junior and senior varsity and junior varsity girls. For more information, contact coach Huffman at (703) 946-6683 at Hellwig Park.

PWSI Courage ’92 Red

A Woodbridge-based WAGS Division I team seeks quality players and conducts year-round tryouts. Those interested should contact coach Joe Soos at (703) 472-8188/jnsoos@yahoo.com.

PWSI registration

Open for the 2009 recreational fall season. Opportunities available for children of all ages and abilities. Register online at http://www.pwsi.org or at the PWSI Clubhouse on 14716 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge VA. 22193. Season begins Sept. 12.

Total Sports Pavilion

Summer Soccer Camps will be held Aug. 10-14. Summer League dates will be until Aug.15. Complete training is available in all aspects of the game. Camp hours are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Half day registration costs $70. Full day registration is $135. It is open to boys and girls ages 7-15 and there is a $20 discount for multiple weeks and siblings. Summer league registration is $55. Cost is $115 for a half day camp and league. Cost is $170 for a full day camp and league.

SOFTBALL

Coaches needed

The Prince William Girls Fastpitch Softball league is looking for volunteers to coach girls fastpitch softball for the fall season. PWGFS needs coaches for the following age divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass a criminal background check. Interested applicants can e-mail or visit http://www.pwgfs.com.

Fire & Ice 12 and under team

Team from Northern Virginia seeks a pitcher and catcher. Contact Lisa Mehalic at (571) 233-6186. The team is also accepting coaching applications for its 12U and 16U teams for the 2009-10 season. Contact Fire & Ice president Debra Polen at (703) 980-9951 regarding the coaching openings.

Fire & Ice tryouts

The team is holding tryouts for its 12U team on Aug. 20 (6-8 p.m.). Tryouts for the 16U team will be Aug. 15 (9-11:30 a.m.) and for its 18U team Aug. 15 (12-3 p.m.), Aug. 20 (6-8 p.m.) and Aug. 22 (12-3p.m.). All tryouts are at Park View High School in Sterling.

GMSA Registration

Registration for the GMSA Girls Fastpitch Softball and T-ball for ages 5-16 has begun. Visit gmsasoftball.org or call (703) 330-0947.

Manassas Blaze U16

The Manassas Blaze 16U girls fastpitch softball team is seeking experienced players to fill out our roster for the 2009/2010 season. Team is looking for pitchers and catchers, as well as other infield and outfield positions.  Tryouts will held 26&27 at Jennie Dean Elementary School (field #4) from 6-8 p.m. each evening.  Players are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions.“

Prince William Lassie League

The league, focusing on girls slow pitch softball, seeks umpires. Ages for umpires are 16 and up. Training is provided and umpires will be paid. Call the umpire director at (703) 470-6629 or email for more information. You can also visit http://www.pwlassieleague.org.

Seeking umpires

The Potomac Valley Officials Association is looking for fastpitch/slo-pitch umpires. Free training is provided. These are paid positions. Contact Mike Egan at 703-938-8672 or e-mail .

Softball Clinic

Greater Manassas Softball Association and coaches of the 10U Manassas Blaze will host two skills clinics for beginners and two covering the basics of windmill pitching. Skills clinics cover the basics of hitting, fielding and throwing. Visit http://www.gmsasoftball.org for more information and download a clinic flier. 

SENIOR OLYMPICS

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics

The event will be held for senior adults 50 years of age and over Sept. 12-23 at various sites throughout Northern Virginia. For more information, call 703-228-3600, ext. 9996. The registration deadline is Aug. 28.

SWIMMING

Occoquan Swimming (OCCS)

OCCS is a USA Swimming year-round competitive swim team serving the Northern Va. area; programs for all ages and abilities. Local swim meets. Please visit our Web site at swimoccs.org or contact Coach Joel “Cy” Cyganiewicz at (540) 720-2218 or e-mail .  Good things are happening at OCCS.

TRACK & FIELD

Running Store Adult Running Club

There are several opportunities for adult runners. Free group runs every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. at The Running Store in Gainesville. Professional coaching available for: General Conditioning, Speed Training, 5k/10k Racing, 10-milers/half marathons and marathons. Team membership for adults looking to train and compete in road and trail racing or gain exposure to different techniques and opportunities. Call (703) 753-4470 for more information.

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