The deadline for submitting sports copy is noon Monday. We prefer e-mail (howardcountysports@patuxent.com) or fax (410-997-4564). Questions? Call 410-730-3990, Ext. 1282.

Curling

The Potomac Curling Club will hold open houses Thursday, Jan. 8, 7-9:30 p.m. and Jan. 10, 1-4 p.m. at the National Capital Curling Center, 13810 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel. Wear warm, loose-fitting clothes (sweatshirt or sweater) and rubber-soled shoes. Allow 45 minutes for introduction and on-ice instruction. A $10 donation is requested ($5 for those ages 18 and younger).

In addition, Learn to Curl will be offered Sunday, Jan. 11 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) or Jan 15 (6:30-9:30 p.m.). Reservations are first-come, first served. Cost: $30. E-mail training@curldc.org.

Soccer

The Thunder Red Devils (U-10 girls) travel team is looking to add a strong field player or goalie for the spring. Call 301-651-7952.

Registration is open for the Thunder Soccer Club's micro programs. Micro soccer is for ages 5-6; the micro league is for age 7-8. Eight-weeks sessions begin April 12. Registration closes March 15. Go to www.thundersoccerclub.org.

Field hockey

Drop-in field hockey, Jan. 26, noon-3 p.m., Soccer Dome, 7330 Montevideo Road, Jessup. Cost: $10. Bring a stick, shin guards and mouth guard.

Baseball

The Atholton Youth Recreation Association is accepting registration. AYRA offers recreational teams for ages 5-18 and travel teams for ages 9 and older. A recreational girls softball program is being added. Go to www.ayra.com.

Elite Baseball is holding tryouts for its 18-U summer showcase team Sunday, Jan. 11, noon-2 p.m. at 7165 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. Call 410-718-8589.

Paid umpires are needed to work youth baseball games in Howard County and surrounding areas this spring and summer. Earn $100-$300 each week. Training classes begin Feb. 4. Call 410-916-5655.

The regular meeting of Talkin' Baseball will be held Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living, 7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia. Mark Pattison and Dave Raglin will discuss their book, "Sock it to 'em Tigers." Free. Call 410-740-1145.

CCBC Catonsville baseball winter baseball camps begin Jan. 11. The camps are designed for high school players ages 12-18. The camps offered are hitting (Monday and Thursday evenings), general skills (Sunday mornings), catching (Sunday afternoons) and pitching (Sunday afternoon/Thursday evening). Call 443-840-4197.

Frozen Ropes in Glen Burnie offers: Iceball (indoor 6-on-6 leagues, ages 7-11, begins Jan. 17), hitting leagues (boys ages 11-18, teams and individuals are welcome) and instructional clinics (four week sessions continuing through May). Call 410-590-1711.

Lacrosse

Glenelg Country School is holding a winter indoor lacrosse program beginning Jan. 11 for boys ages 6-18. Boys ages 6-9 will meet from 10-11:15 a.m.; ages 10-11, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; ages 12-13, 1-2:15 p.m.; high school boys, 2:30 p.m. E-mail boland@glenelg.org or call 443-865-7051.

Fitness

Accelerate Your Game conducts fitness training for adults on Saturdays at 3 p.m. E-mail accelyourgame@aol.com or call 301-490-7002.

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