West County Scuttlebutt, Mar. 5
* Play It Right Baseball/Softball Academy is looking for umpires to officiate weekend baseball tournaments during the spring, summer and fall of 2008. All umpires must be at least 13 years old. For info, call (636) 240-7284.
* An 11U national team playing 12U national at Kirkwood, five tournaments, and 30-40 games needs two players . Call Steve Dreyer at 314-965-6477.* The Midwest Indians collegiate prospect baseball team will have tryouts for this summer's team. Seeking sophomores and juniors to take baseball to next level. This team will play college prospect tournaments throughout Midwest and play about 45 to 50 games. For more info, call (636) 699-6840.
* The Greater St. Louis Association of Umpires is now accepting applications for the 2008 season. We offer a certified training program and excellent pay. If you are interested in officiating high school baseball, now is the time to act. For info, call (314) 288-5686.
* The 2008 Impact Baseball Spring Evaluation Clinics and Summer Baseball Camps taught by former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Greg Mathews and guest instructor Brandon Jackson will take place throughout the spring and summer at various locations. For info, call (314) 369-6587 or e-mail gman0053@gmail.com.
* Balls-n-Strikes is offering private baseball lessons for hitting, pitching, catching, and fielding. All instructors are certified to teach in structured programs. Space is limited. For info, call (636) 394-2255 or visit www.ballsnstrikes.us.
* BC Baseball will be running USSSA State Qualifiers from March through July. For info, call (314) 409-0530 or www.bcbaseball.org.
* Baseball pitching lessons for players ages 9 and up. Instructor has major Division I college and professional level playing experience and has contacts with numerous perennial top 25 college baseball programs. For info, call (314) 616-8031.
* Individual baseball lessons for kids ages 7 and older from former scouts and players. Receive top level instruction. For info, call (314) 453-1616.
* March Madness Baseball Classic, (March 29 and 30) and April Baseball Classic (April 12 and 13) will take place at Jefferson County Sports Complex, 4900 Byrnesville Road in House Springs. Round Robin brackets in 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U with three game guarantee. Cost $250. For info, call (636) 376-3381, e-mail hslegion783@sbcglobal.net or visit http://eteamz.active.com/hslegion783.
* The 4th annual Spring Baseball Classic will take place May 10 and 11, at Jefferson County Sports Complex, 4900 Byrnesville Road in House Springs. Round Robin brackets in 13U and 14U with three game guarantee. For info, call (636) 376-3381, e-mail hslegion783@sbcglobal.net or visit http://eteamz.active.com/hslegion783.
* The Southwest Kiwanis Pros 17U baseball team is seeking players ages 15-17 for the 2008 summer season. All positions are open. The team will play a 40-game schedule. For info, call (314) 481-8091.
* The 18U St. Louis Bruins independent select baseball team seeks 5-6 qualified prospects for 2008 summer roster. A 40-45 game season, including 3-4 college scouted tournaments, is planned. For info, call (314) 479-4949 or e-mail greg.stoulp@metropark.com.
* The 10U Chesterfield Coyotes is an established AAA USSSA ("Chesterfield Select Gold") baseball team is looking for one or two talented and dedicated players to complete our roster for the 2008 season. We plan to play 40-50 games, including one or two out-of-town tournaments. We will have regular practices focused on player development beginning in early 2008 and continuing throughout the season. For info, call (314) 503-4928.
* A U-11 national select baseball team is looking for a few players (born May 1, 1996 through Apr. 30, 1997) for summer 2008. For info, call (636) 349-5780.
* Tryouts are being held in the 13-15 year-old and 12U age groups for Team USA to play in the World Baseball Championships in Japan in July 2008. For info, call (636) 346-5196.
* The 10U St. Louis Knights (born after 5/1/97), a Gold/AAA select baseball team, is seeking one player to round out an excellent core group. Seeking a top of the order type of hitter who can play anywhere in the field. Team will play 35-45 games in 2008, including several fun out-of-town tournaments. Great group of kids and families with lots of fun extracurricular events. Will arrange individual tryouts. For info, e-mail knightsbaseball@earthlink.net or call (314) 220-8734.
* The National Blue/Chesterfield Gold St. Louis Longhorns 13U baseball team is looking for a couple of great baseball players for the upcoming season. For info, e-mail Martinab4@aol.com.
* The 14U St. Louis Aviators would like to add players to its team for the 2008 season. Based out of Chesterfield's Gold Select League, the team will play approximately 60 games in 2008, including 2 out-of-town tournaments. The Aviators are a competitive team playing at the USSSA AAA-level and finished 4th in the 2007 AAA State Tournament. Players must be born on or after May 1, 1993. For info, call (314-422-4406) or (636-391-8170) or visit www.stlaviators.com.
* A highly-competitive ("AAA"/Gold level) 10U boys baseball team is seeking boys with birthdates ater 5/1/97 to fill a few spots on spring 2008 roster. Approx. 35 games (1 league tournaments) w/ practice throughout the season. Coaches focus on proper instruction, player development, and a positive environment first and foremost. We are seeking boys and families with the same perspective. For info, call (636) 299-3445 or e-mail GrizzliesBaseball@sbcglobal.net.
* The Chesterfield Chargers 12 U Select Silver AA team has openings for players. The team will play around 35 games. For info, call (314) 378-8557.
* A 10U National White baseball team is looking for players to complete their '08 spring/summer roster. We currently have 4 openings and seek the interest of impact-type players. Our coaching staff is comprised of professionals from the Saint Louis area, who are committed to building a quality baseball organization. One of our coaches is a former St. Louis Baseball Cardinal assistant team physician who serves as a valuable resource due to his extensive knowledge in the area of pitching and hitting mechanics. We teach fundamentals and strategy, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and playing hard. All players are coached in fair and respectable manner. Over the past two seasons, our team has achieved second place finishes at both the 8U (AW) and 9U (NW) levels. We're just a few players away from being a highly competitive and fun team. For info, call (314) 422-4252.
* The Patriots 10U Select Gold baseball team is looking for a few experienced and dedicated players. The Patriots are a high-level select team playing out of the Chesterfield Athletic Association's top level Gold Select Division. The Patriots play numerous summer tournaments with a year-ending national out-of-state tournament. For info, call (636) 946-5552 or e-mail patriotsbaseball@sbcglobal.net.
* A U-11 baseball team needs pitchers and catchers. Players must be born after May 1996. Team will play 40-50 games, Kirkwood league and tournaments For info, call (314) 910-8693.
* A new 10U select baseball team is looking for players for spring 2008. All positions available. Dedicated parents and motivated players only. For info, call (314) 517-3064.
* The St. Louis Thunder, a National Blue/Chesterfield Gold team is looking for several players born after 5/1/95 to fill their roster for their 12U 2008 season. For info, call (636) 226-6196.
* A new U-8 Atom I select team will hold tryouts for spring 2008. The team has a very experienced coach. Players must be born between May 1, 1999 and May 1, 2000. For info, call (314) 845-1934.
SOFTBALL
* The Greater St. Louis Association of Umpires is now accepting applications for the 2008 season. We offer a certified training program and excellent pay. If you are interested in officiating high school softball, now is the time to act. For info, call (314) 288-5686.
* Anyone interested in officiating fast pitch or slow pitch softball, youth or adult, contact (314) 772-8077 for info about clinics and registrations. Experience is not necessary, as training will be provided if needed.
* Brentwood Parks & Recreation is sponsoring adult softball leagues. The leagues consist of either a 12 single game season for $445 per team, or a competitive men's doubleheader 24-game season for $860 per team. The top two teams from each league advance into the playoffs at the end of the season. The league fee includes two umpires, bases and softballs. Men's and Co-Ed leagues are being offered. All games are played at Brentwood Park, located on Russell Avenue. Play begins the week of April 6. For info, call (314) 963-8689 or visit www.brentwoodmo.org/softball.
* The Arnold and Fenton Athletic Associations have combined to provide inter-league games for all their recreational girl divisions for the 2008 season. Joining forces will ensure more competition and a variety of teams to play throughout the season. For info, call (636) 225-5676 (Fenton) or (636) 282-3910 (Arnold).
* Balls-n-Strikes is offering private lessons for baseball and softball players for hitting, pitching or fielding. All instructors certified and teach exclusively at Balls-n-Strikes. For info, call (636) 394-2255.
* Ozzie Smith's Sports Academy looking for fast pitch softball instructors. For info, call (314) 503-7921 or (314) 878-8411.
* The St. Louis Slam Girls Fast Pitch Softball Club is looking for players interested in joining their 14 and under team. We are looking for skilled girls who have the desire to excel at the select level and play travel ball. For info, call (636) 240-1945 or (636) 240-2903.
golf
* The 27th annual Kilo Golf Tournament will take place Monday, Sept. 8 at Greenbriar Hills Country Club in Kirkwood. Golfers will be treated to a championship golf course, breakfast for morning golfers and lunch for all golfers. The evening festivities include a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions and prizes for each team. All proceeds benefit the Kilo Diabetes and Vascular Research Foundation's laboratories at Washington University School of Medicine and community outreach programs in St. Louis County and St. Louis city. For info, call (314) 434-6500.
FOOTBALL
* Registration has begun for Eureka Junior Wildcats Football. Teams are available for players who will be in 4th through 8th grade this fall, and who plan to attend Eureka High School in the future. This is full-contact, tackle football. Practices begin Aug. 4 and the season will end by early November. For info, call (314) 663-5812 or e-mail Brechard71@charter.net.
* Budweiser Sports League is accepting teams for its Co-Ed Touch Football League in Southwest County. For info, call (314) 995-1944 or visit www.budsports.com.
* Flag Football at Soccerdome. Referees needed. For info, call (314) 910-7474 or e-mail FlagFootball03@aol.com.
TRack & Field
* The Kirkwood track club is looking for elementary, middle, and high school student who are interested in participating in the upcoming season. The season and registration starts on Mar. 24 at the Kirkwood High School track from 6-8 p.m. For more information contact Lindsey Wilkins at 314-283-6279 or Lisa Nelson at 314-303-0286 or email at info@kirkwoodkougars.com and visit the website at kirkwoodkougars.com
TENNIS
USTA is looking for tennis players over ages 50, 60 and 70. Mens and Womens teams are now forming. Seniors season begins in May and ends in July. To sign up for a team, e-mail sldlc@mindspring.com or call (314) 432-3990. For info, visit www.StLouis.USTA.com.
VOLLEYBALL
* Principia College is offering a volleyball league this winter. The league will run for 6 weeks from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sundays at The Principia Upper School, which is located at 13201 Clayton Rd. It is open for 7th thru 11th graders and will be separated per court by skill level. This league will include a conditioning segment, skill building and league competition. The cost is $95, which includes a t-shirt. For info, call (618) 374-5038.
* The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department is offering sand volleyball leagues. The entry fee is $140 for six person leagues and $115 for four person leagues. The fee includes 7 matches, volleyballs and 1 referee. The top 4 teams in each league will advance to a one-night playoff. All games are played at Hanley Park in Brentwood. Six person Co-ed Recreational and Power leagues are available on Monday & Tuesday. Four person Men's Power and four person co-ed power leagues are also being offered on Sunday evenings. Leagues begin the week of April 20. For info, call (314) 963-8689, or visit www.brentwoodmo.org.
* Metro 74 U-18 boys team needs a few skilled players. For info, call (314) 313-4763 or (314) 962-1968.
* Goodwill Ambassadors Sports Tours are accepting high school volleyball teams, club volleyball teams and individual volleyball players for the July 2008 Goodwill Ambassadors International Volleyball exchange program to Europe. The program is open to both boys and girls ages 14-20 (separate teams by age). There are 2 tours: July 1-12 to Italy and July 15-25 to England. Members of the 2008 team will represent their country, community and the Goodwill Ambassadors teams in volleyball tournaments and local competitions in, London, Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome. For info, call (425) 255-8102 and for additional info and player application, visit www.volleyballtours.com.
BASKETBALL
* On March 12 and March 19, from 6-7:30pm, the STL Heat will have an open tryout for current sixth and seventh grade boys at the St. Louis Sports Club. The teams will be coached by Drew Hanlen. Contact Drew Hanlen at 314-315-3411 or visit DHanlen13.com for more info.
* Brentwood Parks & Recreation will hold the first annual Brentwood Basketball Shooting Camp from 4 to 6 p.m. March 21-23. Participants in this camp will develop a better understanding of their shot - the "feel" and reaction of the ball on the rim. Campers will receive slight adjustments in their individual shooting mechanics and learn key words that will improve rhythm and range and use personalized drills to practice correctly and gain the shooter's "feel." The camp is under the direction of Brentwood High coach Brad Kern. The fee is $40 for residents of Brentwood, Maplewood and Richmond Heights, and $46 for all others. For info, call (314) 963-8689.
* Missouri Flames girls instructional basketball is looking for first grade girls only (born in 2000 and 2001). No experience necessary. For info, call (314) 223-6496.
* A seventh grade competitive girls team is seeking a player. For info, call (314) 799-4673 or (314) 458-3771.
* The Playing Field offers 2 regulation high school courts with adjustable 10' to 8' rims. Practice time can be purchased in half-hour increments for your team, association or individuals. For info, call (636) 256-0404 or visit www.theplayingfield.biz.
SOCCER
* Join Brentwood Parks & Recreation for their spring soccer camp. The camp is designed to increase the player's knowledge of the game of soccer. The program will provide athletes of all skill levels the necessary components to form a basis of soccer essentials and the know-how to build upon them. The program, designed for ages 4-9 will be held on Mondays, April 7 - May 12, from 5 - 6 p.m. at Brentwood Park. The fee for the session is $50 for PARC residents and $58 for non-residents. Instruction is provided by Ozzie Smith's Sports Academy. Each camper will receive a T-shirt. Campers should bring their own soccer ball. For info, call (314) 963-8689.
* The Tri-Star U-11 Boys team is looking for a few competitive defensive players for the 2008 indoor and spring outdoor seasons. The team trains in the West County area. For info, e-mail kirkthecarpenter@charter.net.
* Kutis Soccer Club is looking for 2-3 boys to complete the roster for our three U12 boys teams. For info, call (314) 596-7014.
* Goodwill Ambassadors Sports Tours are accepting applications for the 2008 Goodwill Ambassadors International Soccer exchange program to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The program is open to boys ages 12-18 (separate teams by age). Members of this year's team will represent their country, community and the Goodwill Ambassadors teams in soccer tournaments and local competitions in Rio de Janeiro. For info, call (425) 255-8102 and for additional info and player application, visit www.globalgroupsportstours.com.
* The Franciscan Soccer Club is conducting instructional soccer clinics and play this winter for children pre-K thru 8th grade at the Creve Coeur and Webster Groves Rec Centers. For info, call (314) 963-5600 (Webster Groves), (314) 432-3961 (Creve Coeur), or (314) 429-3900 (The Franciscan Soccer Club).
SWIMMING
* The St. Louis Synchronicity Synchronized Swim Team is seeking girls ages 7-18 with interest in this exciting Olympic sport. No experience is necessary, just basic swimming abilities. For info, call (636) 821-1216 or visit www.stlouissynchronicity.com.
WATER POLO
* St. Louis Water Dragons U14 Water Polo seeking new players. This established coed team gears itself towards novice players with little or no experience. Players range in age from 9 to 14. The team practices at Affton High School. For info, call (314) 822-0221 or e-mail khspolo@gmail.com.
* Mad Dog Water Polo is looking for players for the winter season. Girls and boys are welcome. We have groups ranging in age from 8 - 18 and play at the highest levels. For info, call (636) 230-3636 or e-mail greggemde@sbcglobal.net.
LACROSSE
* West County Lacrosse has fields available for league play or games. For info, call (314) 576-5507.
MISCELLANEOUS
* There will be a horse camp open house at Rocking J Ranch from 2-4 p.m. on April 6. There will be refreshments and kiddie rides. Come meet the staff and horses and win a trail ride for two. For more information see www.rockingj.com.
* The Bud Sports League is enrolling coed, women's, and men's teams of every skill level for spring volleyball, softball, touch football, soccer, and kickball. Venues include Creve Coeur Park, Tilles Park, and the Westport area. For info, e-mail gatewaysports08@yahoo.com or call (314) 995-1944.
