The PA Blitz girls fast-pitch softball teams will have tryouts for the 2005 tournament season Aug. 21-22, 28-29 and Sept. 4-5. The organization is looking for players in age groups from 10U to 18U. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 717-709-9539 or Ken Kaufman Jr. at 717-532-4284 or visit the Web site at www.centralpasoftball.com
The Diamond Force fast-pitch softball organization is having tryouts for the 2005 season on Aug. 28 (1:30-4:30 p.m.), Sept. 2 (5:30-8) and Sept. 11 (1:30-4:30) at the South Hamilton Ball Fields in Chambersburg, Pa. Tryouts are for the 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U squads. The program is also looking for managers and coaches. For more information, contact Mike Redano at 717-762-7662 or by e-mail at redano@onemain.com, or Shawn Pugh at 717-263-8954 or by e-mail at
fastpitchsoftballchicks@yahoo.com
Gymnastics classes
Registration is open for the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation 2004 Fall Flip Over Gymnastics sessions. Classes will be held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center. For more information, call the M-BC Parks & Recreation office at 304-264-4842.
Sports For Kids
Registration is open for the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation 2004 Sports For Kids program for children ages 4 and 5. Classes will be held on Wednesday afternoons at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center. For more information, call the M-BC Parks & Recreation office at 304-264-4842.
Adult Fitness classes
Registration is open for the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation 2004 Adult Fitness classes. For more information, call the M-BC Parks & Recreation office at 304-264-4842.
Mighty Mites basketball
Registration is open for the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation 2004 Fall Mighty Mites Basketball program. Boys and girls ages 6 and 7 before Sept. 1 are eligible. For more information, call the M-BC Parks & Recreation office at 304-264-4842.
Youth flag football
Registration is open for CSL Flag Football. The program is open to boys ages 10-14 and offers instruction from knowledgable coaches and a seven-week competition schedule. Games and practices are held at Old Forge Elementary School. Registration fee is $40 per player, which includes uniforms and equipment. For more information, contact Greg Slick at 301-824-3659.
The Waynesboro YMCA will hold a seven-week flag football program beginning Sept. 11 for boys and girls from age 6 through eighth grade. Sessions are age-grouped and one hour long on Saturday mornings. A clinic will be held in early September for prospective coaches. For more information, contact Lindsey Secrest at 717-762-6012.
C&O Canal 5-Mile Run
The 23rd annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal 5-Mile Run is set for Aug. 28 in Williamsport. The race begins and ends at Riverbottom Park, adjacent to the C&O Canal. The course is out-and-back on the canal's flat, dirt towpath. All finishers will receive an official "finisher" T-shirt. Awards will be given to the top overall and age-group performers. For more information, contact race director Mike Spinnler at 301-739-7004 or spinnlerm@msn.com
Hunter safety course
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Woodmont Chapter of the Izaak Walton League are offering a hunter safety class Aug. 25-26 from 6-9 p.m. and Aug. 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration and a $5 nonrefundable fee is required before Aug. 20 and kids under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Workbook for the course can be picked up at Hendershot's Sporting Goods in Hancock or call the Woodmont Lodge at 301-678-7924.
Fall softball league
