Announcements

From staff reports
Published: September 24, 2008

BASEBALL
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.

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.

11 and under Bruins
This team has one or two openings for players. They need to be 11 years old or younger on May 1, 2009 to be eligible to play. Call Chris Blevins at (703) 357-7564 or e-mail .

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 Tom 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
3 on 3 Tournament
Recreation Manassas and the Boys and Girls Club is holding a 3-on-3 tournament Oct. 18 to raise money for Manassas recreation. Pre-registration is $25 for teams up to five. Registration the day of the tournament is $50. Pre-registration closes Oct. 14. The tournament will be held at the Boys and Girls Club on Dean Park Lane. For more information, call 703-257-8237. On-line registration is available at http://www.manassascity.org/recreation.

RimRockers Tryouts
The Prince William RimRockers AAU Basketball Association is holding tryouts for boys ages 9 to 11. For more information, visit http://www.princewilliamrimrockers.com or call (703) 926-3863

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.  Contact Tyronne Drakeford at 703-365-2582, ext. 233 for more information.

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.

Va. AAU Hokies
Registration for fall basketball is being accepted now. Tryout dates are Oct. 1 for ages 5-6 at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. for ages 7-8. Tryouts for ages 9-10 are Oct. 2 at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. for ages 11-12. Tryouts for 13-14 year-olds are Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for 15-16 year-olds. Everyone makes a team. Call (703) 365-2582, ext. 233 for more information.

GOLF
VSRA hosts tournament
The Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association is hosting a golf tournament to benefit Sandy Run Regional Park Finish Line Tower Fund. The date is Oct. 8 with a rain date of Oct. 15. The tournament will be held at Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course in Lorton (703-339-8585). You can register at http://www.vasra.org. For more information, contact Paul Phillips at (703) 780-6097 or at or Ryz Obuchowicz at (703) 625-2659 or at

Haymarket Senators host tournament
The Haymarket Senators Baseball Team will host Blue Ridge Baseball’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament at the Evergreen Country Club on Oct. 20 in Haymarket. The tournament begins at 10 a.m. Individual registration is $150 per player or $550 per foursome. For more information, contact Bernie Schaffler at 703-542-2110 or Scott Newell at 703-303-4636.

Bulldog Basketball Golf Tournament
The Hylton High School Girls Basketball Team will host the 1st annual Bulldog Basketball Golf Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m.. It will be held at Old Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge. For a tournament flyer and registration form, contact Michael Payne at or 703-580-4213.

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 .

RUNNING
5K Race
The fourth annual Falcon Bruin 5K and Fun Run will take place Sat. Oct. 18 at 8 a.m. at Ashland Elementary School. Participants of all ages are welcome.

Turkey Trot
The Lake Ridge “Ridgerunners” running club is accepting applications for its annual Turkey Trot 10K run and 5K Fitness Walk to be held Nov. 16, 2008. Early registration entry fee is $25 until Nov. 7. Late and race day registration entry fee is $30. Call the Lake Ridge Parks Recreation Association at (703) 491-2154 for more information or visit the RidgeRunners web site at http://www.lakeridgerunners.com.

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.

Coaching Clinic
The North Stafford coaching clinic takes place Nov. 7 at North Stafford High School from 7-9:30 p.m. Cost is $45 in advance, $50 at the door. Concepts covered will be the principles of coaching, practice planning, specific skills, throwing, fielding, pitching, hitting drills, catching and handouts.
Checks may be made payable to: Parents of North Stafford Softball 10, Alf Lane, Stafford, VA. 22556. Contact coach Kantor at for a copy of the registration form.

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
A 10 and under fastpitch softball team is looking for a pitcher and catcher to fill their roster for the upcoming season. Contact Tom Bailey at (703) 987-7370 for more information.

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.

Specialty Clinic
The North Stafford softball specialty clinic will take place Nov. 8 at North Stafford HS for players ages 8-18. The clinic will be divided into four hour and a half sessions covering beginning pitching and catching, advanced pitching and catching, infield basics and hitting basics. Cost is $30 for one session, $55 for two and $75 for three. Checks may be made payable to: Parents of North Stafford Softball 10, Alf Lane, Stafford, VA. 22556. Contact coach Kantor at for a copy of the registration and medical forms. Coaches who attend the clinic the previous night are invited to attend this clinic.

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.

VOLLEYBALL
Hylton hosting clinic
Hylton will host a middle school girls clinic, Saturday, Oct. 11th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Prince William County girls. All girls, grades 6-8, interested in attending the clinic, need to contact Al DeWitt at 703-580-4076 or . The deadline for registration is Oct. 1. The cost is $25 for an individual or $100 for a team of 6 to 8. Late registration is $30 for an individual or $110 for a team. Each girl will receive a T-shirt. Instruction and clinic activities will be conducted by the Hylton volleyball coaching staff. Interested persons can have the entry forms e-mailed to them by contacting me by email or by phone.

WRESTLING
Cougar Wrestling Club Registration
CWC is having signups every Tuesday and Thursday in October except the 16th from 6-7:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages 5-14 eager to learn wrestling techniques, agility skills, discipline and participate in eight meets. CWC is located behind Manassas Park Middle School by the bus lot inside the wrestling center. Cost is $85 until Oct. 30, $95 after. All new participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate. Contact Greg Jenkins at (703) 368-1359 or email for more information.

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