Weekly Announcements

BASEBALL
Forest Park Fall Tryouts
Fall tryouts will be held Aug. 29 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Forest Park baseball field. Tryouts are for all interested upcoming ninth through 12th graders.

Virginia Thunder South 13U Travel Team
The Virginia Thunder is looking for players for the upcoming travel season. For more information, contact Bob Schwier at 703-878-7265.
Bull Run Renegades
The Renegades, a 10U travel/tournament team, are looking for players for the 2008 fall season. Players must be 10 by May 1, 1999. The Bull Run Renegades are based out of the Bristow/Gainesville/Manassas area. Please call Frank Vollmer (703) 946-6262 to schedule a tryout.

Manassas Vipers
A 10 and under tournament team seeks players for the upcoming fall season. Those interested should contact Ronnie Thomas or Mark Emerman at , or (703) 398-7586.

Osbourn Fall Ball
Fall tryouts for Osbourn High School will be Saturday Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. Tryouts are for Osbourn students in grades 9-12 only.

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 .

Virginia Bruins
The 14 and under showcase travel team are holding open workouts. The team uses professional baseball instructors and speed and conditioning coaches to prepare players for the next level. Call coach Andy Bringuel at (703) 730-8448 or email for more information.

Woodbridge Little League
The annual membership meetings and election will take place Tuesday Sept. 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Woodbridge Little League Headquarters in Veterans Park. For more information or to volunteer, visit http://www.wllva.org. Leave a message at (703) 491-5553 or contact Tomm Sibert at (703) 625-3873.

X-treme Impact
A 13 and under boys travel team seeks motivated players to join for the upcoming season. For team and tryout information, contact Danny Stuart at (703) 901-6505.

BASKETBALL
Adult Coed League
Recreational league open to players ages 18 and over. Sign up meeting is Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Dale City Recreation Center.

Bristow Bruins
The Bruins, a 12-U girls basketball team, seeks players with birthdays from 7/94 or after and in grades six and seven. For more information, contact Bill Ryals at (703) 855-8058.

Fall League
Registration is being accepted for the Virginia Hokies AAU league. Fee is $80 for members, $105 for non-members. Workouts are Oct. 1 (5-6 year-olds at 6 p.m., 7-8 year-olds at 7:30 p.m.), Oct. 2 (9-10 year-olds at 6 p.m. and 11-12 year-olds at 7:30 p.m.), Oct. 3 (13-14 year-olds at 6 p.m. and 15-16 year-olds at 7:30 p.m.). All participants will be on a team.

Instruction by Kendall Hayes
Instruction is available from former Potomac High School basketball coach Kendall Hayes. Fundamental skills and shooting techniques are available from beginner to advanced player. Email .

Seeking Players
The PW Pacers, an AAU 11-U boys team, are looking for players from grades 5 and 6. For more information, contact Jerry Johnson at 703-899-1421.

Team seeks players
A 10-and-under boys basketball team is looking for fourth grade players to represent Prince William County. Contact (571) 490-1496 for more information.

Training information
Ballers Inc. Basketball Training is offering beginning, intermediate and advanced sessions for boys and girls ages 6-15 on Saturdays from 8-10 a.m. Call Cliff Gorham (703) 655-1390 or Dennis Marshall (703) 472-5078 for more information.

Triple Threat Co-Ed League
For ages 10-11. Play for Dale City Rec. Center or Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center.

CHEERLEADING
Dale City Sports Club
The Dale City Sports Club is accepting cheerleading registration for ages 5-13 through Sept. 1. The cost is $95. There is on-line registration and a payment plan is available. For more information, please call 703-670-6921 or visit our website at http://www.dalecitysportsclub.com.

COACHING
Vacancies
Forest Park High School is looking to hire varsity coaches in cheerleading and boys soccer. Those interested should contact Jerry Mobley at (703) 583-3208.

DANCE
Tryouts
Hylton will hold open auditions for its dance team Sept. 8-10 from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Visit http://dance-team.hylton.groupfusion.net for more information.

FOOTBALL
Boys and Girls Club
Dale City Hylton Boys and Girls Club of American Youth Football is accepting 2008 applications for football and cheer coaches. Contact commissioner Tony Keiling at or (703) 932-1699. You can also visit web site at http://www.nvyaa.com. 
The club is also accepting applications for tackle football and cheerleaders at 9501 Dean Park Lane in Manassas behind Jennie Dean Elementary. Call coach Drakeford at (703) 365-2582, ext. 233 for more information.

City Pride of American Youth Football
Registration is being held daily at the Heiser Boys and Girls Club in Dumfries for tackle football and cheerleading for ages 5-13. Cost is $130. Contact commissioner Jwan Banks at (571) 247-3320 or . The league is also seeking applications for head and assistant coaching positions.

High School Officials Needed
Northern Virginia Football Officials Association (NVFOA) seeks new members for 2008 training class who can be on-field game officials and electronic clock operators for games at youth, middle school and high school levels. No experience necessary. You may visit http://www.NVFOA.com to get information and application forms. Those interested may also contact commissioner Dennis Hall at (540) 837-1316 or email . 

Manassas Youth Football League
Registration has been extended. Participants can now sign up by Oct. 1. Register online at http://www.MYFLSharks.org and in person at practice from 6-7 p.m. Monday through Friday at Mayhew Park. Players must be ages 7-16 by Oct. 1 and cheerleaders must be 5-16 by Oct. 1. Volunteers are also being sought to help with field preparation and concessions. Call (571) 242-9816 for more information.

Manassas Park Youth Football League
Will hold open registration for cheerleaders and football players ages 5-13 at Signal Hill Park from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday during regularly scheduled practice. Visit http://www.mpyfl.com or call (571) 332-6587 to find out more.

Dale City Sports Club
The Dale City Sports Club is accepting football registration for ages 5-13 through Sept. 1. The cost is $125. There is on-line registration and a payment plan is available. For more information, please call 703-670-6921 or visit our website at http://www.dalecitysportsclub.com.

ICE SKATING
Camp
Camp runs Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camp includes daily stretching class, daily ice skating lesson, daily ice show practice and daily free skate, daily outdoor activities and crafts. Skaters will be able to perform in the ice show on Friday evenings. The cost is $250 per week before care is also available for an additional cost. For further information, please call 703-730-8423 or e-mail .

LACROSSE
Prince William Lacrosse Club
For boys and girls in grades 1-9. For more information, call (703) 842-8983 or go to pwlaxclub.org.

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
Camps
Sports and Fun Camps are offered at Montclair Country Club everyday during the summer. Camps run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 do numerous activities including tennis, swimming, golf and other indoor/outdoor activities. Contact Adrian or Brandon at (703) 670-4262 if interested in attending.

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 .

SOCCER
Majestics Super 20 tryouts
Competitive female soccer players (ages 17-20) looking to train and play in July can contact Remy Ducote at or . Team will compete in the United Soccer League during summer 2009. Visit novafc.org for more information.

MaxTouch Soccer Academy
Will hold camps throughout summer in air-conditioned facility. Middle school, high school and college prep training is in the evenings. Go to http://www.maxtouchsoccer.com or call (703) 670-5801 for more information.

NVSC U16 Magic
The Manassas Magic is holding open tryouts for the 2008 season with specific interest in goalkeepers. Interested players, keepers and field players, must be born on or after Aug. 1, 1991. Experienced players who are committed and motivated should contact (703) 851-7055 or email: .

PWSI Courage 93 seeks players
A WAGS under-13 Division 3 team, PWSI Courage 93-Red, seeks skilled soccer players born between Aug. 1, 1993 and July 31, 1994. The team is coached by Wes Homan. Contact the coach either by phone at (703) 303-9066, or through e-mail at .

Prince William/Manassas Youth Futsal League Registration
Prince William/Manassas Youth Futsal League is now accepting registrations for individuals and teams. PWMYFL - Girls and Boys Futsal Programs (4 & Under through 19 & Under and high school). Contact PWMYFL at (703) 368-6019, , or totalsports-nova.com.

Total Sports Pavilion Adult Soccer
Indoor Soccer Leagues are year-round at Total Sports Pavilion at 2380 Research Ct. Woodbridge, 22192. Men’s league plays Monday-Thursday nights. Women’s over 30 league plays Sunday evenings and the coed league plays Saturday evenings. Individuals can be placed on a wait list and team registration forms can be found at novafc.org. Email Marie at with any questions.

Boys U-12 MATT Darts Travel Team
The Darts, a Manassas-area travel team, actively seek new players to build our team. We play NCSL spring and fall seasons, as well as tournament and winter indoor play. Contact Maggie Jewett at (703) 331-0363 for tryout information.

SOFTBALL
Manassas Blaze 10U tryouts
The Blaze, a travel fastpitch team, is holding tryouts on Thursday, Aug. 28th at Dean Elementary Field 4 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Tom Bailey at 703-987-7370 or .

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.

Opening
Osbourn High School is accepting applications for a varsity softball coach. Those interested should contact Wayne Gryder at (703) 257-8500.

Fall Registration
Prince William Girls Fastpitch Softball League is holding registration for the 2008 season. The fall program starts in early September and ends in mid-late October. Visit http://www.pwgfs.com to register. Teams are fielded for age groups of 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U.

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 Fall Coed League
Anyone interested in entering a team or playing in the league should contact Cheryl Shaner at (703) 220-3575 or email . League plays Sunday and Monday nights at Valley View Sports Complex in Bristow.

Prince William Senior Softball Association
PWSSA seeks players born in 1959 or earlier, managers and/or teams for the 2008 senior slowpitch season beginning in late August. Games are played at Valley View Park near Brentsville. Contact Bob Brever at or at (703) 590-9032 or (703) 909-5961.

Registration
Greater Manassas Softball is accepting registration for the fall season until Sept. 12, 2008. It is open to girls ages 5 and up. Visit http://www.gmsasoftball.org and download a registration form.

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.

Virginia Crushers
Girls Fastpitch Travel Organization will hold tryouts for 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U on Aug. 23 at Hylton High School. Visit http://www.vacrushers.com for tryout times and additional information.

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.

Prince William Swim Club
The Amberjax, a year-round club, are accepting applications for the 2008-09 season. Season runs from September to July. Programs available for ages 3-18 and all skill levels. Contact coach Jamie Gaskill at for more information.

QDD Swim Team accepting applications
QDD Swim Team is accepting applications for its year-round swim programs. Information and registration are available by calling (703) 369-0699 or visit pwcweb.com/qddswim. There are programs for all levels and abilities.

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.

YOUTH SPORTS
Children’s Leagues at Dale City Recreation Center
T-Ball, Coach Pitch, and Soccer Strides League, ages 4-7.  Lil’ Shooter Basketball, ages 7-9.  These are instructional, non-competitive leagues.  Great for beginners and intermediates.  Registration begins in mid-August.  Dale City Recreation Center. 

To submit announcements, please e-mail to . Include contact information and when you want the ad to be taken out. If there is no date provided to have the ad removed, the ad will automatically be removed within a month of being first published in the paper. If an ad already in this file needs to be removed, please contact us at .