Submitting sports notices

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.

Running

The Knights of Columbus 10k run, 3/4-mile fun walk and kids fun run will be held Aug. 30 at the Shrine of St. Anthony on Folly Quarter Road. The race begins at 8 a.m. This family event supports local charities, including the Arc of Howard County and FISH of Howard County. Entry fee: $20 (through Sat., Aug. 23, $25 afterward). Register online at www.active.com. More race information is available at www.kc11898.com or by calling 410-531-7594.

Celebration of Sports

The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks' sixth annual Celebration of Sports banquet will be Oct. 20 at Turf Valley Resort. Tony Brudis, Jim Carlan, Don Disney, Karen Dye, Roger Hockey, Helen Moody and Stanley Nedzel will be inducted into the Community Sports Hall of Fame at the event. Tickets: $26 (individual) and $195 (table of eight) can be purchased online at www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP or by calling 410-313-7275.

Bicycling

The 24 Hours of Booty, a non-competitive charity cycling event that is geared to teams and individuals, will come to Columbia's Gateway Business Park Sept. 6-7. The event is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. Fee: $45 per participant plus a minimum of $150 fundraising. The 24 Hours of Booty benefits the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Go to www.24hoursofbooty.org.

Powerlifting

Special Olympics Howard County needs volunteers to assist in its fall powerlifting program. Practices are held Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., and Sundays, 1-2:30 p.m., at Quest Fitness Center in Ellicott City. Adults and high school students are welcome to volunteer. Previous experience is helpful, but not necessary. E-mail info@somdhc.org or call 410-740-0500.

Field hockey

The Howard/Carroll Officials Association is looking for people interested in officiating high school and recreational leagues field hockey. Training is offered. Call 410-290-6510.

Golf

The Athelas Institute's Golf Classic will be held Sept. 22 at Willow Springs Golf Course in West Friendship. The start time is 9 a.m. and the format is captain's choice. The entry fees are $100 (individual) and $380 (foursome). Business and personal sponsorships are available. The event benefits Athelas Institute, a nonprofit agency serving adults with developmental disabilities. E-mail plowens@athelasinst.org or call 410-964-1241.

Cross country

The Junior Striders are registering for the upcoming cross country season. Information and the registration form are available at www.striders.net.

Baseball

The 15-U Columbia Red Storm travel team continues tryouts for a few open positions Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at Oakland Mills High School. E-mail cdstockham@comcast.net.

The Maryland Blue Jays are looking for players for its U-8, U-9, U-13 and U-14 teams. All positions are open but the Blue Jays are specifically looking for pitchers and catchers for the U-13 and U-14 teams. Tryouts continue from 2-4 p.m., Aug. 24 and 31 at Centennial Park, field 3. Go to www.marylandbluejays.com or call 443-636-6561.

The 13-U and 14-U Maryland FireBirds will hold tryouts for pitchers and catchers only Sat., Aug. 23 at Oakland Mills High School at 3 p.m. E-mail Marylandfirebirds@hotmail.com or call 410-997-0077.

The Maryland FireBirds Baseball Club will hold tryouts for all positions (except pitcher and catcher) Sun., Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. at Oakland Mills High School. Call 410-997-0077.

The U-9 Savage Spirit travel team continue tryouts Sun., Aug. 24 at Savage Park, field 3, 5-7 p.m. Call 410-961-3942.

The 11-U Savage Spirit travel team continues tryouts Sat., Aug. 23, at 4 p.m., at Savage Park, field 2. Players born on or after May 1, 1997 are eligible. The team will play in the MABA fall U-11 league. E-mail hutchfamily1@comcast.net.

The Savage Spirit 12-U travel team continues tryouts Sat., Aug. 23, noon-2 p.m., at Savage Park, field 2. E-mail zilkafamily@verizon.net.

The 13-U Savage Spirit travel team will hold tryouts at Savage Park, field 5, Sun., Aug. 24, 4 p.m., and Aug. 25, starting at 1 p.m. A player cannot turn 14 on or before April 30, 2009. E-mail rtbdad@comcast.net.

The 14-U Savage Spirit travel team will continue tryouts Sat., Aug. 23, 3-6 p.m. at Patuxent Valley Middle School and Sun., Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-noon at Savage Park, field 5. Players should attend both dates. E-mail playsavage@yahoo.com or call 301-317-8937.

The 13-U Maryland Chargers travel team will continue tryouts Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m., and Aug. 24, 3-5 p.m., at Alpha Ridge Park, field 2. Eligible players may not turn 14 prior to May 1. Call 443-386-7857.

The Elkridge Hurricanes travel program will continue tryouts Aug. 24 for the 2009 spring season at Rockburn Branch Park as follows:

13-U and 14-U MABA Division I, 1-3 p.m., fields 1 and 2. All players, particularly pitchers, are welcome. Call 410-379-2022 (14-U) or 410-992-8006 (13-U).

10-U (3 p.m., field 7) and 12-U (3 p.m., field 8). The 12-U team will go to Cooperstown next summer. Go to www.eyosports.org for more information. If unable to make this tryout please contact the age specific coach and make arrangements for an individual tryout.

The WHC Renegades travel teams are holding tryouts Sept. 13 and 14 at Western Regional Park, field 1. The tryouts will be conducted by the Baseball Factory and a written evaluation will be forwarded to WHC coaches. The tryout times are:

Sept. 13: 8-U full time, 9-U full time and 10-U full time travel, all 4:30-6 p.m. ; 11-U full time, 12-U full time, 13-U full time and 11-12 Sunday only, all 7-9 p.m.

Sept. 14: 14-U full time and 15-U full time, 4-6 p.m.; 16-U full time and 17-U full time, 7-9 p.m. WHC will also have an 18-U full time travel team. E-mail jstreet10@verizon.net.

The 12-U Western Howard Renegades will hold tryouts Sun., Aug. 24 at Western Regional Park, field 1, from noon-2 p.m., Sept. 7 at Alpha Ridge Park, field 3 from 2-4 p.m., Sept. 14 at Western Regional Park, field 1, from 7-9 p.m. and Sept. 14 at Alpha Ridge Park, field 3 from 2-4 p.m. Call 410-489-7701.

The 15-U WHC Renegades travel team will hold tryouts Sun., Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. at Glenelg High School's varsity field. Sept. 14 is the rain date. Call 240-672-2827.

The Western Howard County Renegades U-11 team will hold tryouts Sun., Aug. 24 from 4-6 p.m. at Western Regional Park, field 2. Players may not turn 12 prior to May 1, 2009. A second required tryout will be held in September. E-mail kenmcglynn@aol.com.

Volleyball

HCYP's fall volleyball season for boys and girls begins Sept. 14 and runs through Nov. 9. Go to www.hcyp.org.

Soccer

Late registration is underway for the Savage Boys & Girls Club soccer for children born between August 1996 through July 2003. Practices are one night a week; games are played on Saturdays. Register at www.savagebgc.org. Direct questions to pdevitosoccer@aol.com.

Softball

Howard County Youth Program's year-round Liberty softball teams will hold tryouts in September. These teams compete mostly in USSSA "C" level tournaments (and up to two B or Open level tournaments per year). The level of commitment and competition is not as high as with the HCYP Patriots.

Tryouts will be at Kiwanis-Wallas Park, field 7, in Ellicott City, as follows:

U-10: Sept. 13 (1-3 p.m.) and Sept. 21 (noon-2 p.m.). All U-10 players planning on trying out must e-mail ravens515@gmail.com.

U-12: Sept. 13 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Sept. 14 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) All U-12 players planning to try out must e-mail tlala@homefixcorporation.com.

U-14: Sept. 20 (1:30-3:30 p.m.) and Sept. 21 (10 a.m.-noon). All U-14 players planning to try out must e-mail citaramanis@verizon.net.

U-16/U-18: Sept. 20 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.). All U-16/U-18 players planning to try out must e-mail abe@fuji4.com.

Questions about the Liberty program should be directed to edwaldman1958@yahoo.com.

The MVSA Storm (12-U girls, as of Jan. 1, 2009) will hold tryouts Sat., Aug. 23, 9-10:30 a.m. and Aug. 24, 3-4:30 p.m. at Patsy Huson field in Montgomery County. E-mail nealhaley@comcast.net or call 410-458-9808.

The Western Howard County Fever fast pitch travel softball program will continue tryouts for both the 12-U and 10-U levels Sun., Aug. 24 at Western Regional Park. The 12-U tryouts are 2-4 p.m.; the 10-U tryouts are 4-6 p.m.

The program intends to play fall ball, offer pitching and catching clinics, and practice indoors over the winter. E-mail colosimom@comcast.net or call 443-756-0608.

The Savage Boys & Girls Club U-12 girls travel team continues tryouts Thu., Aug. 21 at 6:30 at Savage Park, field 1. E-mail whw3rd@verizon.net or call 240-398-6765.

The Savage Spirit (14-U travel) will hold tryouts Sat.-Sun., Aug. 23-24 at Savage Park, field 1 at 4 p.m. The team will compete in sanctioned USSSA and ASA tournaments. E-mail at savagesoftball@verizon.net.

The Freedom Firebirds 14-U tournament team will continue tryouts Sun., Aug. 24 from 1-3 p.m. at Freedom Park, field 5. Players should wear a numbered shirt and cleats and arrive at least 15 minutes early for registration. E-mail tjsandcjs@comcast.net or call 410-549-0693 or 410-245-5404.

HCYP will offer fall softball programs for girls ages 6-18. The season runs Sept. 13-Oct. 26. All games are at Kiwanis-Wallas Park. Go to www.hcyp.org or call 410-461-7045.

The HCYP Patriots travel softball program will continue tryouts Sat., and Sun., Aug. 23-24 Kiwanis-Wallas Park in Ellicott City. Note: pitchers and catchers will work out an additional hour following the team tryouts.

10-U: Sat., Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-noon, field 9.

11-U and 12-U: Sat., Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-noon, field 7.

13-U and 14-U: Sun., Aug. 24, 1-3 p.m., field 12.

15-U and 16-U: Sun., Aug. 24, 1-3 p.m., field 7.

18-U: tryouts are in September.

Arrive 15 minutes early to check in. The Patriots' Web page is www.hcyppatriots.org. E-mail questions to mvdrum@comcast.net.

The Western Howard County Fever 18-U fastpitch travel team will continue tryouts Sat., Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at Western Regional Park in Glenwood. Arrive early to register and warm up. E-mail j_costabile@yahoo.com.

The Western Howard County Fever U-10 and U-12 fast pitch teams will continue tryouts Sun., Aug. 24 at Western Regional Park as follows: 12-U, 2-4 p.m.; 10-U, 4-6 p.m. The Fever is looking to field two teams at the 12-U level and at least one team at the 10-U level. E-mail colosimom@comcast.net or call 443-756-0608.

The Elkridge Lightning will hold tryouts for its 10-U, 12-U and 14-U travel teams Sat., Aug. 23 at Rockburn Park, field No. 4. Tryouts will start at noon. Arrive early to warm up and register. Go to www.eyosports.org.

Basketball

The Columbia Ravens travel program will hold tryouts in early September for boys and girls in grades 4-8. Go to www.columbiaravensbasketball.com. The Ravens will also continue to have open gyms for all players during the next few weeks. Times are on the Web site.

Ice hockey

The Reisterstown Sportsplex is open for ice hockey. All skill levels welcome. Go to www.rtownsports.com.

The Susquehanna Rapids girls' ice hockey program seeks girls as young as 7 to play this season. Call 410-323-8243.

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