West County Scuttlebutt, July 9
* An 11U Select baseball team is looking for players to complete their 2008 fall roster. We currently have 3 openings and seek the interest of impact-type players. Our coaching staff is comprised of professionals from the St. Louis area who are committed to building a quality baseball organization. One of our coaches is a former St. Louis Cardinals baseball 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. For info, call (314) 422-4252.
* The 10U AAA St. Louis Knights (birthdate after 5/1/97) are looking for Fall Ball players and possibly players for the spring of 2009. The team is moving to 11U for the fall. Very competitive Select team seeking all-around athletes who will play anywhere and who simply cant get enough baseball. Strong preference toward those with AAA bats and speed. Great opportunity for experienced AAA/Gold/Select players looking for a change and who want to have fun while playing competitively. We focus on fundamentals and having a good time while playing the game at a high level. Terrific core group of kids and families. for info, e-mail knightsbaseball@earthlink.net or call (314) 220-8734.* The St. Louis Royales (32-1) need 2-3 Fall Ball players for 8-U (9-U in 2009). For info, call (314) 845-1934.
* AAYBA will run weekend tournaments as well as a World Series at Chesterfield Complex for travel teams as well as recreational teams 9-14. For info, go to www.aayba.com or call (314) 822-8434.
* 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.
* 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 summer at various locations. For info, call (314) 369-6587 or e-mail gman0053@gmail.com.
* Balls-n-Strikes is now taking registrations for there "Summer Baseball Camp Series". Camps are held at various athletic associations and city parks in West County, South County, and St. Charles County throughout the summer. Camps run Monday-Thursday from 9 am- 1 pm. You can visit www.bnssports.us or call 636-536-0560 for more information. Camps cover hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, game strategies, plus much more.
* 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.
* 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.
SOFTBALL
* The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring fall doubleheader softball leagues. The entry fee is $355 per team. The fee includes 4 doubleheader games, 1 tournament game, 2 umpires and softballs. All games are played at Brentwood Park. Men's and co-ed leagues are being offered. Games begin the week of Aug. 24. For info or a registration form, call (314) 963-8689 or visit www.brentwoodmo.org.
* 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.
* 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.
golf
* The Pond Athletic Association Golf Classic on July 13 at Birch Creek Golf Club to benefit the athletic development for the children in West County, will start at 11:30 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. putting contest and buffet lunch, (beverages are included). The cost is $100 per person. Tee time is 1:30 p.m. For info or to register, call (636) 458-3790 or visit www.pondathletic.com.
* 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.
* The Parkway North Jr. Vikings are looking for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade players. Players must attend Parkway Northeast Middle School or live in the Parkway North area. For info, visit www.pnjv.com.
* Flag Football at Soccerdome. Referees needed. For info, call (314) 910-7474 or e-mail FlagFootball03@aol.com.
VOLLEYBALL
* Summer volleyball programs for high school players at Principia College (Elsah, Ill.) include: a middle hitter/advanced setter camp from 6-9 p.m. July 13 (cost is $75) and the defensive specialist/libero camp from 6 to 9 p.m. July 27 (cost is $75). For info and to reserve a spot, call (618) 374-5038 or e-mail maryann.sprague@principia.edu.
* The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring winter volleyball leagues. The entry fee is $175 per team. The fee includes 10 matches, volleyballs, and 1 referee. The top 4 teams in each league will advance to a one-night playoff. All games are played at Brentwood High School in the small gym. Co-ed leagues are available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. A women's league is also available on Wednesday evenings. Games begin the week of Sept. 7. For info, call (314) 963-8689, or visit www.brentwoodmo.org for a registration form.
* 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 is 1 tour remaining: 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
* The University of Missouri-St. Louis Summer Slam basketball tournament will take place July 20-25 at the UMSL gym. Cost is $175 per team or $155 per team with 4 or more teams participating from the same club. Three games are guaranteed for all teams. Registration deadline is July 12. For info, call (314) 732-6007.
* The St. Louis Jazz Basketball Club will hold tryouts for boys going into the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Tryouts will be Monday evening July 28. For info and to register, call (314) 537-1093.
* A basketball shooting camp will take place for boys and girls going into the 8th grade this fall. For info, e-mail coachnl@yahoo.com or keithirving@att.net.
* The Dynamite Girls Club is accepting new players for training and team play. Ages 4th-8th grade. For info, go to www.dynamitebball.com or call (636) 795-9521.
* The Falcons Boys Club is accepting new players for training and team play. Ages 4th-8th grade. For info, go to www.falconsbball.com or call (636) 795-9521).
* 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
* Valley Park students can learn the basics of soccer or build on their skills to improve their game by attending one of two soccer camps offered this summer. The one-week program will be held on the district campus, July 14-18. The two camps are organized by grade level. The Boys' and Girls' Rookie Kickers Camp (for students entering grades 1-4) introduces players to the basics of the sport, thereby preparing them for league play. It provides individual and group instruction. Throughout the week, participants learn soccer skills through drills and with games and contests. Campers will meet 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. daily. The Boys' and Girls' Intermediate Camp (for students entering grades 5-8 and/or grades 9-12 who want more fundamentals' practice) is designed to enhance and build skills. Both the experienced league player and the beginner will benefit from the drills, as well as from individual and team competitions. The Camp will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day. Costs are $35 to $45 and are due at the time of registration. Each participant will receive a camp shirt. Both camps will be conducted by head boys soccer coach Jason Karstens, with the assistance of coaching staff and former team players. Valley Park Summer Soccer Camps are open to students of the Valley Park School District. Registrations are accepted up to the first day of camp and forms are available in all school offices at One Main Street, Valley Park, Mo., 63088, during school hours, or by visiting the district web site at www.vp.k12.mo.us. For info, call (636) 923-3676.
* Brentwood Parks & Recreation and Metro Strikers Soccer Club are offering a soccer camp for youth ages 4-12. The camp is designed to teach the game of soccer through game play and allows each individual soccer player to develop at his or her own pace. The goal is to provide an atmosphere of fun, teaching fundamentals through game play and small sided games. The program is under the direction of coach Mike Elam. The camp will be held Monday-Thursday July 28-31 from 9-11:15 a.m. at Brentwood Park. The fee is $60 for PARC residents and $69 for non-residents. For info or to register, call (314) 963-8689.
* The City of Ellisville Parks and Recreation Department will be offering the Daryl Doran Soccer Camp for ages 4 to 15 starting Aug. 4 through Aug. 7 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The cost is $70 for residents and $80.00 for non-residents with $5 off for second child. The camp will be held in Bluebird Park on Ball Field #2. This is an opportunity for boys and girls to receive quality soccer instruction from Daryl Doran, the former St. Louis Ambush and Steamers player and coach who has been doing camps for over 20 years. Each camper will be taught by Daryl Doran and some of the other pros in the area, along with some top college soccer players. Each player will receive a ball (size 4), t-shirt, and water bottle. Participants will need to bring shin guards (optional), ball and water bottle to camp each day. For info, call (636) 227-7508, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
* The St. Louis Goalkeeping Academy will host summer camps for boys and girls, ages 10-18, on July 13-17 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Ladue Middle School and July 25-29 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Ladue Middle School. The cost is $150. for info, call (314) 726-9951 or visit www.stlouisgoalkeepingacademy.com.
* The St. Louis-based Midwest Fury U11 boys soccer team is looking for 2-3 players for the 2008-2009 season. The team competes in SLYSA, tournaments, and futsal. High-B, Low-A level of play. For info, call (314) 221-3909.
* 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 of St. Louis is forming teams for children K-4th grade in North County, Southwest County, South City and West Central County. This program includes games and practices with trained coaches who have played the game. There are no tryouts. The program will run in the Winter and Spring and will not interfere with fall CYC programs. For info, call (314) 429-3900 or visit www.franciscansoccer.org.
* The Franciscan Soccer Club of St. Louis is forming a competitive boys team for children 5th-6th Grade in North and West Central County. The team will compete in competitive leagues, Winter (indoor) and Spring (outdoor). For info, (314) 429-3900 or visit www.franciscansoccer.org
* The Franciscan Soccer Club of St. Louis is forming a competitive boys team for children 7th-8th Grade in North and West Central County. The team will compete in competitive leagues, Winter (indoor) and Spring (outdoor). For info, call (314) 429-3900 or visit www.franciscansoccer.org
* The Franciscan Soccer Club of St. Louis is now accepting applications for their inaugural one-day 3v3, 4v4 soccer tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at St. Sabina School. Divisions are offered as: Boys and Girls - Competitive (No Select Players), and Premier (Select Players). For info, visit www.franciscansoccer.org or call (314) 429-3900.
* The Franciscan Soccer Club of St. Louis is conducting instructional soccer camps for beginning and experienced players Grades K-12 at the following locations: St. Richard School (July 14-17), Holy Spirit School (July 21-24), Sacred Heart School-Troy, Mo., (July 21-24), Shrewsbury Parks (July 28-31), Magdalen Fields-South St. Louis (July 28-31), St. Paul School, St. Paul, Mo., (Aug. 4-7), Florissant Parks-Eagan Center (Aug. 11-14), Holy Trinity School (Aug. 11-14), St. Norbert School (Aug. 18-21), Florissant Area Ath. Assn. (Aug. 18-21), Heman Park, University City (Aug. 25-28). For info, visit www.franciscansoccer.org or call (314) 429-3900.
TENNIS
* PARC (Parks And Recreation Cooperative) serving the cities of Brentwood, Maplewood and Richmond Heights is sponsoring adult tennis lessons. This program, under the direction of instructors from Mark Platt's Beginner's World Tennis, is designed to teach the fundamentals of tennis, including proper techniques for backhand, forehand, volley and scoring. The program will be held at Hanley Park in Brentwood on Wednesdays or at Maplewood Tennis Complex on Thursday evenings. The Wednesday dates are July 23-Aug. 27. The Thursday dates are July 24-Aug. 21. The beginner's class will be from 6-7 p.m. and the advanced class will be from 7-8 p.m. The fee is $50 for PARC Residents and $58 for non-residents. For info, call (314) 963-8689.
LACROSSE
* West County Lacrosse has fields available for league play or games. For info, call (314) 576-5507.
MISCELLANEOUS
* The Bud Sports League is enrolling co-ed, 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.
* There will be a series of camps at Vetta Summer Sports Camp at Concord. Campers are taught fundamentals of soccer, tennis racquetball, and martial arts. There is a 13-1 camper/counselor average ratio. The camps are open to ages 5-12. There will be daily swimming and other sports include: floor hockey, kickball, flag football, dancing (for girls only), cheerleading (for girls only) and basketball. For info, call (314) 842-3111 (ext. 55) or visit www.vettasports.com.
