Sports briefs

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008

McDonough High School is in search of varsity and junior varsity field hockey coaches, as well as a JV volleyball coach.

If interested, call 301-934-2944.

La Plata preseason meeting

La Plata High School will hold a fall sports preseason meeting for students and parents at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 in the auditorium.

All fall sports athletes and their parents are urged to attend this informational meeting. Tryouts for fall sports will begin on Aug.16.

The eligibility clearance process will be discussed. Eligibility is based on the fourth quarter GPA and attendance from the 2007-08 school year.

Coaches will be available to provide information specific to their sport.

Anyone trying out for a fall sport must have a current physical on file, and be cleared through the athletic director’s office prior to tryouts. There are no exceptions.

Westlake needs coaches

Westlake High School is looking for a head JV and varsity volleyball coaches, a head JV field hockey coach, a head girls varsity soccer coach, an assistant cheerleading coach and a girls cross country coach.

Those interested in the positions should contact athletic director Dom Zaccarelli at 301-645-8857.

Westlake preseason meeting

Westlake High School will be holding their fall preseason sports meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 in the gymnasium.

Those interested in playing field hockey, cheerleading, boys and girls soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country and football need to attend this meeting.

All forms can be picked up in the main office to be turned into before Aug. 15.Ê

The first day of practice for all sports is Aug. 16.

Indoor softball

Indoor softball leagues will soon be offered by the Charles County Department of Community Services at the Capital Clubhouse. For details, contact James Greenwell, sports coordinator, atÊ301-932-4348.

Stone preseason meeting

Thomas Stone High School will hold a fall sports preseason students and parents meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 in the auditorium.ÊAll fall sports athletes and their parents are urged to attend this informational meeting.Ê

This is forÊfootball (varsity, JV and freshmen), boys and girls cross country, JV and varsity field hockey, golf, varsity and JV boys and girls soccer, JV and varsity girls volleyball, and cheerleading (varsity, JV and freshmen).

Football, cheerleadingcoaches needed

The Southern Maryland Youth Association Hawks seeks coaches and assistants for the youth tackle football and cheerleader programs. Interested parties should contact Coach Brian Fox, SMYA Hawks football director at 301-399-4029 or e-mail coach@smyahawks.org.

Field hockey officials wanted

The Tri-County Field Hockey Officials Association is looking for field hockey officials. Anyone interested may contact Kris Ohler at kriso19@comcast.net or 301-904-2218.

Women’s soccer players wanted

The WISE Soccer League, an 18 and over recreational league is now registering for the fall season. The league is open to players of all skill levels and beginners are welcome. For more information, call 301-743-9303 or e-mail wise_soccer1@yahoo.com.

Physicals offered

Charles County Public Schools is offering sports physicals to their student-athletes from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Thomas Stone High School.

Athletes should reserve their place by contacting the athletic director of their home school. The front side of theÊdesignated physical form must be completed and signed by a parent and accompaniedÊwith the fee of $25 (cash only) at the time of registration. Athletes will not be seen by the doctor without the required materials.Ê

Physical forms and permission forms may be obtained from the athletic director or home school front office. Physicals will be limited to the first 100 students and will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, contact Jan Johnson at jljohnson@ccboe.com.

Summer sailing camp

The Southern Maryland Sailing Association is again offering its summer sailing camp for youngsters ages 8 to 18. Activities, including on-water instruction and on-land activities will be based at SMSA’s clubhouse on Solomons Harbor.

One-week sessions for various skill levels are being offered through Aug. 15. The camp is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, with a special camp designed for teenagers wishing to practice for competitive dinghy racing being offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. A maximum of 10 students will be allowed for each session.

Campers will learn basic sailing and boat handling skills, while more advanced kids will learn racing and performance techniques. All children will learn about water and boating safety, boat preparation and seamanship

All participants will receive a camp T-shirt, and a copy of the American Red Cross’ ‘‘Start Sailing Right.” Instruction will be by at least two counselors, and will be led by a U.S. Sailing certified instructor. Campers must pass a basic swim test at the beginning of the week.

Children must bring their own lunches, sunscreen, sun glasses and lifejacket.

The fee is $250 to $265 per child per week with SMSA members receiving a $50 discount.

For more information, contact Shawn Stanley at junior@smsa.com, mail to SMSA Sailing Camp Registration, 23460 Myrtle Point Road, California, MD 20619, or visit www.smsa.com.

Goalkeeping summer camps

Gretton Goalkeeping will offer its sixth annual Summer Soccer Goalkeeper Series through the week of Aug. 18.

The camps run Tuesdays through Fridays each week in the early evening hours at various locations in Southern Maryland. All ages and skill levels welcome. Field player training offered as well by separate field player instructor.

For more information, call 301-643-8992 or e-mail grettongoalkeeping@gmail.com.

Cheerleaders needed

Do you want to be a cheerleader, but aren’t ready to join a team? Come learn the skills of cheerleading, from basic to advanced cheers, as well as jumps and stunts.Ê Registrations are now being accepted at Elite Gymnastics & Recreation Center located at 2745 Old Washington Road, Waldorf.

It’s open to kids age six and older. Programs are offered each Monday as follows from 6 to 7 p.m. (Cheer 1), 7 to 8 p.m. (Cheer 2) and 8 to 9 p.m. (Cheer 3). This is an ongoing program. The resident fee is $75, the non-resident fee isÊ$76.

Call 301-870-7938Êor 301-705-6557 for more information.

For more information on this program or others offered by the Department of Community Services, visit www.charlescounty.com⁄cs or call the Department of Community Services at 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. Those citizens with special needs please contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711 or Relay Service TDD at 800-735-2258.

Baseball camps

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs professional baseball teamÊis offering four 2-day baseball camps this summer, which feature professional instruction from Blue Crabs players and coaches, an autograph session with Blue Crabs players, two tickets and on-field recognition to the game on the night the camp concludes, an in-camp home run derby and a Blue Crabs T-shirt.

Camps are $125 and are Aug. 18-19 (ages 6-12) and Aug. 20-21 (ages 6-15). For more information, contact Adam Henry at 301-638-9788, Ext. 208 or e-mail ahenry@somdbluecrabs.com.Ê

Football officialswanted

The Washington District Football Officials Association is seeking game officials for the 2008 season.

The association provides officials for high school games in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, the Washington, D.C. public schools as well as Calvert, Charles, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s and St. Mary’s counties.

No experience is required. Rules study and on-field training sessions are starting now.

For more information, visit www.wdfoa.org or call Chris Kates at 410-825-0414 at Jack Kravitz, 301-607-6511 or Robert Straughter at 202-606-8237.