Bulletin Board

CHARLESTON BRAVES TRAVELING BASEBALL: The Braves traveling baseball team has a few roster spots open on its 9-, 10-, 12- and 14-year-old teams. Players interested in trying out for the team should contact King Walker at 870-1713 or Mike Rentz at 296-3599.

WEST ASHLEY YOUTH SPORTS UMPIRES AND SCOREKEEPERS NEEDED: Youth Baseball umpires and scorekeepers needed for the 2008 spring season. Competitive salary plus a free seasonal fitness club membership. Please complete an employment application at the St. Andrew's Parks and Playground Administration Building 1095 Playground Road. For more information call 763-4360.

TEAM LOWCOUNTRY BASEBALL: Welcomes all baseball players interested in playing USSSA, AAU and Fletcher baseball tournaments to inquire about our open rosters spots for 9U, 10U, 11U, 13U and 14U teams. Individual player evaluations will continue for our 9U-11U teams through the end of February. Our 9U, 10U, 14U and 15U teams have already qualified for the Fletcher World Series to be played this summer and all are looking to add players to their active rosters. Interested players and parents are encouraged to call Kris Busch at (843) 207-0414 and visit our website at www.lowcountrytigers.org.

THE CAROLINA FURY BASEBALL TRYOUTS: Individual tryouts to fill a few roster spots. For 11U individual tryout, contact Ray Godin at 568-6618 to set up a date and time. For 12U tryout, contact Frank O'Rourke at 343-3580. For 9U or 13U tryout, contact David Shelton at 729-4371.

NORTH CHARLESTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT LOOKING FOR TEAM SPONSORS: The 2008 Baseball/Softball season will be starting soon and NCRD is looking for team sponsors. Levels of sponsorships range from $200 through $275. The sponsors name goes on the front of their team's shirts and the sponsor is invited to attend a banquet in October that includes all athletic volunteers and team sponsors. For more information please call 552-1664, 745-1032 or email us at mike_ncrdsports@yahoo.com.

UMPIRES NEED FOR NORTH CHARLESTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT BASEBALL SEASON: Umpires needed for ages 6-14. Will train and help to certify for Dixie Youth and Dixie Boys. Must be 18 years of age or older to do Dixie Youth or above. Must be 16 years of age or older to do under 8 machine pitch. Games to be played at Pepperhill Park, Northwoods Park, Park Circle and Mead/Westvaco Park. For more information call Mike at 552-1664.

CAROLINA YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE: Registration for kids ages 3-14. You may also register at Matt's Barber Shop Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. For information contact Anthony Pinckney at 821-1058.

THE PORT CITY PIRATES 12U BASEBALL TEAM: is looking to add a few players to it's roster. Port City is based out of Hanahan. Call Mike at 412-0824 or Sean at 200-1580 for dates and times of upcoming tryouts. We can be reached also at: mgrubb35@yahoo.com or skennedy@townofmountpleasant.com.

GOLF CLINIC: PGA Professional Mike Lucas announced here today that he will conduct a walk-on golf clinic on February 21 at Frankie's Golf Range, located at 5000 Ashley Phosphate Road. The two-hour swing clinic will be conducted from 6-8 p.m. Tuition is $20; does not include golf balls. Charleston area golfers are invited to participate.

MONCKS CORNER RECREATION T-BALL, BASEBALL AND FAST PITCH REGISTRATION: For t-ball, baseball and fast pitch softball will be held through February 22 at Town Hall for boys ages 5-14 and girls ages 5-15. Age cutoff is April 30, 2008. Cost is $20 for in town residents and $60 for out of town residents. Must provide proof of residency, insurance and have birth certificate (if not on file) to register. Visit web site at leaguelineup.com/mcrec or call 719-7900 for further information.

CHARLESTON SHARKS AAU BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUT: For ages 14U, 15U and 16U tryout time and dates Feb. 22-24 from 6-8:30 p.m. All tryouts will be held at the Arthur Christopher City Gym. The 14U and 16U teams are new teams and all roster spots are open. All varsity high school basketball players may attend the Charleston Sharks basketball tryout on Feb. 24, 29, March 1-2 and March 7-9. Contact Monte Robinson 764-4547 or David Bennett at 764-4547.

PRO LEVEL SPORTS PITCHING PROGRAM: Pro Level Sports will be conducting an early bird pitching program for players ages 7-12 during the month of February and early March. The classes will meet twice per week for four weeks and will focus on pitching mechanics for the younger players. Great program for travel and rec ball players before the season begins. Cost is $200 for non-members and $175 for PLS members. Classes will meet on February 18, 20, 25, 27 and March 3 and 5. For more information,visit the website at www.prolevelsports.com.

PRO LEVEL SPORTS BASEBALL HITTING CLINIC: for ages 7-13 will be held on February 23 at the Summerville facility. These clinics will emphasize proper swing mechanics and hitting fundamentals for today's young players. Cost is $50 for non-members and $40 for PLS members. Camps on both days will run from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit the website at www.prolevelsports.com.

MT. PLEASANT YOUTH SPRING TRAVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Registration for the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department's Travel Basketball League will take place through February 22. This league is for highly-skilled youth basketball players with girls in age divisions 13U, 14U, 15U and 16U and boys in age divisions U12, U13 and U14. Visit any Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department facility or www.townofmountpleasant.com to register. If you have never registered with the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department, you will need to visit a facility to register. Bring your child's birth certificate for all sports. For more information, call Terri Steed at 884-2528 or visit www.townofmountpleasant.com.

MT. PLEASANT DIAMOND WARRIORS TRYOUTS: Tryouts for the Diamond Warriors travel baseball program's 13U and 14U leagues will be held on February 21 and 22 at 6 p.m. at the Duffy Complex. Interested participants need only attend one day's tryout session and should bring their own cleats, glove and bat. The age cutoff for these teams is April 30, 2008. For information on 15U, 16U, 17U and 18U programs, contact Ryan Johnson with the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department at 884-2528. The Mt. Pleasant Diamond Warriors program is designed for the highly-skilled, serious, dedicated baseball player. For more information on the program visit www.diamondwarrriors.org.

HANAHAN ADULT SOFTBALL ORGANIZATION MEETING: will be held on February 26 at 6 p.m. We are offering men's church, women's church and Sunday coed. If interested please have a representative from your team attend meeting to go over fees and rules. For information 266-0723.

LADSON YOUTH ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION: T-Ball, half stars baseball and fast pitch softball registration is being held Mondays-Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Feb. 28 at Tom Conley field across from Sangaree Middle School. Umpires needed for all leagues. Contact 873-4322 for more information.

HANAHAN YOUTH BASEBALL /SOFTBALL / T-BALL REGISTRATION: For boys and girls ages 4 & up is being taken until Feb. 29. The fee to register is $30 for Hanahan residents and $50 or non-residents. If new to program please bring a copy of your childs birth certificate when registering. Our office hours are Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more info 266-0723.

BRYCE FLORIE BASEBALL CAMP: Will be held on March 1 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for ages 12 & Under. Register until Feb. 29. The fee to register Is $45. Pitching / Hitting/ Base Running. For information, 266-0723.

PRO LEVEL SPORTS COACHING CLINIC: A spring coaching clinic will be held at the Summerville facility on Sunday, March 2 from 2-5 p.m. Session will include everything from fundamentals of hitting, pitching and fielding to practice organization and drills. Coaches from all levels, including rec ball and travel ball, are invited to attend. Cost is $25. Register by calling 851-7187 or visit www.prolevelsports.com.

SPRING GOLF CLASS: PGA Professional Mike Lucas will conduct a six-session Saturday afternoon golf class from 2-4 p.m. at Frankie's Golf Range, located at 5000 Ashley Phosphate Road. The class will begin March 8. Registration deadline is March 6. Tuition is $99; range balls are not included. A minimum of five students is required; the maximum class will be ten. Registration forms may be obtained at Frankie's Golf Range. Contact Mike at 767-0342, or mlucas@pga.com.

HERSHEY TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS: Will Be held on March 8 at Hanahan High School. This is a free event for boys and girls ages 9-14. Register now until Feb. 29, 1st and 2nd place winners of each event will go on to the district meet. For information, 266-0723.

MT. PLEASANT RECREATION DEPARTMENT UMPIRE CLINIC: This mandatory clinic for new and returning Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department umpires will be held on March 8 from 9-11 a.m. at Alvin P. Sloan Park (1559 Rifle Range Rd.). Clinics are free of charge and open to the public. For more information, contact Ryan Johnson at 884-2528 or visit www.townofmountpleasant.com.

THE SOUTH CAROLINA LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT II REGISTRATION: For its Challenger Division, which provides the opportunity for children with mental and physical disabilities to play baseball. This league, geared toward ages 5-17, costs $25 per player. Registration forms can be obtained by calling Zap Rook at 708-7665 and must be returned by March 8. Games will be held at Summerville Little League Ball field, Crowfield Ball field and Felkel Field in Goose Creek.

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL IN MOUNT PLEASANT AND SUMMERVILLE: i9 Sports will be accepting registration for youth flag football for boys and girls 5-14 through March 10. Season begins April 5. No tryouts, everyone will be given a chance to play. For full program details and registration information go to www.i9sports.com or call 834-345-7854.

YOUTH LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY: Begins its new 8-week session March 10. Ages 5-15. Learn basic skills, i.e. Skating, shooting, passing. There are games TOO! Mondays from 7-8 p.m. Cost is $115. For more info contact Matt at 572-2717 ext. 18.

HANAHAN REC DEPARTMENT KARATE CLASSES OFFERED: For ages 4 & up. The fee is $50 a month. Classes are taught on Wednesday nights. 6 & Under classes @ 4:30 p.m., 7 & up classes @ 5:30 p.m. and adult classes @ 6:30 p.m. Register now!!! Classes will begin on Wednesday March 12. For information, 266-0723.

HANAHAN REC DEPARTMENT AEROBICS / CARDIO KICKBOXING CLASSES OFFERED: for adults starting March 13th @ 6:00 p.m. The fee is $40 per month or $12 A class. For information, 266-0723.

BILLY'S SHORT GAME MAGIC CLINIC: Beginning March 15 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Charleston National Golf Course Practice & Learning Facility. Held every 3rd Saturday. Cost $59. Covers chipping, pitch shots, sand shots and putting. Also, techniques and strategy needed for cutting those strokes off your game. Call Scott Rosenthal at (843)425-0781 or e-mail scott@charlestonnationalgolf.com to register or for more information.

VELOCITY SPORTS PERFORMANCE SPRING BREAK TRAINING CAMPS: For Berkeley County Schools on March 17-20 and for Charleston County Schools on March 24-27. Camps will be held at Velocity Sports Performance from 9 a.m.-Noon for ages 8-18. Cost is $200 if you register by March 1. After March 1 cost is $275. Limited to 60 athletes. Call Velocity Sports Performance at 284-1395 or go to www.velocitysp.com/mountpleasant.

KEVIN DEMPSEY'S COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON SOCCER CAMP: Spring break soccer clinic at College of Charleston Soccer Stadium at Patriots Point will be held March 24-28 from 9 a.m.-Noon for boys and girls agea 4-12. Cost for the week is $100. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For more information and registration go to www.cofcsoccercamps.com or email cofcsoccercamps@bellsouth.net or call Kevin at 953-5583 or 971-6142.

BOB WINCH'S CHARLESTON SOCCER TRAINING CENTERS: at The Citadel will be conducting a Challenge Day Training Centers over Spring Break March 24-28 for Boy's & Girl's ages 4-14. Please go to www.citadelsoccercamp.com for an application. You can register online at no additional cost. Call (843)953-5844 for more information.

MEN'S GOLF CLINIC: Ongoing Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Charleston National Golf Course Practice & Learning Facility. Starting date March 26. A beginner's program for new players or for those who do not break 100. Held every Wed. for 5 weeks. Covers all aspects of the game including on-course instruction during the last clinic. First 5 paid players get in. Cost $195. Call Scott Rosenthal at (843)425-0781 or e-mail scott@charlestonnationalgolf.com to register or for more information.

CAROLINA ICE PALACE SPRING YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUE: Is accepting registrations. The league will include 10 games and 6 practices from April 22-June 28. Cost is $160 for termites (ages 3-7) and $185 mites and up (ages 7-17). Team jersey and socks included. Deadline for registration is March 31. To download a registration form go to www.carolinaicepalace.com click hockey click on Spring League. For more info contact Matt @ 572-2717 ext. 18.

NORTH CHARLESTON KNIGHTS 15U TRAVEL BASEBALL TEAM: Are you interested in playing for the #1 ranked 15U team in S.C.? The North Charleston Knights will be adding players for this years spring season. Please contact Charles Powell @ 270-6074, no answer, leave message.

COASTAL CAROLINA AQUATIC ASSOCIATION TEAMS: CCAA is looking for new teams that are interested in joining the CCAA for the upcoming summer season. The CCAA is a summer, community team oriented, competitive swimming league that currently comprises 24 teams from all over the lowcountry. Teams compete against one another during June and July, culminating in the annual City Championship meet. The CCAA is dedicated to encouraging participation by as many children as possible in competitive swimming. Community based teams that are interested may contact league president Chris Accetta at accetta4@bellsouth.net. Minimum pool requirements apply. Other info available at the league website at www.swimccaa.com

BONNEAU BASEBALL & SOFTBALL UMPIRES NEEDED: Bonneau Recreation Department is in need of baseball and softball umpires for this 2008 season. We will be holding an umpires clinic on a Saturday in early February to be conducted by the Dixie Youth District 9 Director. If you are interested or want more info please write to bonneaurec@yahoo.com or call 843-567-2584.

BERKELEY PIRATES TRYOUTS: Berkeley Pirates are holding tryouts at 9 a.m. on Satudays at Alcoa fields in Goose Creek. Tryouts, for ages 9-14, are to fill roster spots on travel teams. Bring birth certificate. For more info call 330-9349, or go to http://berkeleypirates.com/.

3.5 MEN'S USTA TENNIS: 3.5 NTRP players needed, based out of Mount Pleasant Rec Department. Winning team needs additional players . Play on Mondays, and practice/drill sessions two other times in the week. Practices consist of one to one and a half hours of drilling to continually improve each facet of the game. If you are a serious player wanting to take your game to the next level, contact Adam at 884-8967 or vgonman@bellsouth.net.

LIFEGUARDS NEEDED: Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation needs lifeguards for year-round heated indoor pools. For information contact the recreation dept. at 884-2528.

BOATING SAFETY COURSE: Meets Tuesdays weekly from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at Charleston Power Squadron headquarters, 1376 Orange Grove Rd. For information call 514-9638 or e-mail smithbj@sc.rr.com.

YOUTH TENNIS AT GOOSE CREEK RECREATION CENTER: For players ages 8-14. For hourly clinic information visit (www.goosecreekrecreation.com) or contact Patty Gillaim at 572-1321. For Charleston area Junior Team Tennis league information visit (www.lowcountryjuniortennis.com) or contact Joyce Arrington at 442-4871. No previous experience is required.

CHARLESTON DISC GOLF CLUB: Come out and test your skills with some local disc golfers. We play Random Doubles every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and monthly singles tournaments every first Sunday at Noon. For more details go to http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/PWP-CDGC/.

NORTH CHARLESTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Meets Tuesdays weekly from 6:15-10:15 p.m. at National Guard Armory on Mixon Ave. All levels of competition. Call Jerry at 556-6149 or Clint at 218-6737 (daytime.)

MONDAY NIGHT TENNIS: Weekly men's tennis round robin Monday nights at Maybank Tennis Center. Call Marvin 762-0967.

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