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.

Cyclocross

The annual cyclocross bicycle race has been expanded to two days and two parks. The races take place Sat., Nov. 21 at Schooley Mill Park and Sun., Nov. 22 at Rockburn Branch Park. Both race days start at 9 a.m. and finish with the Pro-Elite men's race at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and the races continue regardless of weather. Go to www.HoCo2xCx.com or e-mail hoco2xcx@gmail.com.

Volleyball

The Columbia Volleyball Club will hold tryouts Sun., Nov. 22 at the Volleyball House in Elkridge, as follows:

14-U and 15-U: 9 a.m.-noon

16-U, 17-U and 18-U: 1:30-6 p.m.

Parents must accompany players. There is a fee for tryouts.

For more information on the club go to www.columbiavolleyballclub.org.

Baseball

The HCYP U-16/18 Metro team is looking for one player. Call 410-428-9632.

The HCYP Raiders 13-U Spring full-time travel team has openings for a catcher and outfielders. E-mail Deena.Colin@verizon.net or call 301-370-4412.

The Western Howard County 12-U full-time travel team is looking for two players. If interested e-mail kenmcglynn@aol.com.

The Western Howard County Renegades 8-U full-time travel team is looking for additional players, if interested e-mail Andrew.Sancomb@poolcorp.com.

Applications are being accepted for the CCBC Catonsville winter baseball camps. The camps are designed for various age groups and include camps that focus on hitting, pitching, catching and general baseball skills. The camps begin in January and are held on Sundays, Mondays or Thursdays. Call 443-840-4197.

Baseball/softball

The Western Howard County Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues are now holding open registration for the spring season. Call 410-313-4626 or go to www.whcsports.com. Also feel free to contact tfinkelston@yahoo.com for baseball information or kathyreed@aol.com for softball information.

Basketball

The Lady Raider Basketball Clinic for grades 4-8 is Sat., Nov. 21, 12:30-3 p.m., at Atholton High School. Cost: $40. E-mail mshacr@verizon.net or call 410-313-7065 (ask for Mrs. Shacreaw).

The Savage U-14 girls teams have several openings. Interested players should e-mail rogerhowell1@comcast.net.

Indoor triathlon

Life Time Fitness in Columbia is holding an indoor triathlon Dec. 13, 7 a.m.-noon. Go to www.lifetimefitness.com/events/indoor-tri.

Lacrosse

Hero's Lacrosse Club will have tryouts for girls with high school graduation years of 2011-2017. The tryouts will be held Dec. 5 and 6 and Garrison Forest School. For information and registration, go to www.heroslax.org.

M&D Lacrosse Club will hold tryouts Sat. and Sun., Nov. 21-22 for girls in high school graduation years of 2011 through 2016. For information and registration, go to www.mndlax.com.

Soccer

The TSC Thunder Magic (U-15 girls) is looking for a primary goalkeeper and one or two impact field players for the spring season. The Magic plays WAGS Division 4. E-mail soccercoachsam@yahoo.com or call 301-518-4500. The Thunder Web site is www.thundersoccerclub.org.

The Thunder Soccer Club U-10 girls have a new coach and will be holding supplemental tryouts throughout the winter. Interested players should e-mail p.corbett10@gmail.com.

The Thunder Soccer Club is holding the first round of YPSL Summer League tryouts Dec. 5-6 at Western Regional Park. Tryouts are open to Maryland players ages U-11 to U-16; participation will not interfere with regular club team play. For more information go to www.thundersoccerclub.org or www.youthpremiersoccerleague.com.

Field hockey

Team registration is being accepted for the Field Hockey Extravaganza scheduled for Jan. 18 in Hampstead. Women's competition is offered for U-16 (JV), U-18 (varsity), U-12 (fifth/sixth grades) and U-14 (seventh/eighth grades). Go to www.usamateursports.com or call 410-363-8610.

user comments (1)

user shock4321 says...

I believe you have an error - the Indoor Traithlon at Life Time Fitness is fron 7:00 AM until noon. Not p.m.

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