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.

Golf

The First Tee of Howard County is accepting applications for two new programs for young golfers. The TARGET program is open to ages 5 and 6 and Costs $50. PLAY-er (ages 7-8) is the next step in the First Tee process and costs $100. Both programs begin June 15 and run for 10 weeks.

Applications are still being accepted for the regular PAR, BIRDIE, EAGLE and ACE level programs, which run through October. Registration forms may be picked up at Fairway Hills Golf Club, in Columbia, or they are available by e-mailing info@TheFirstTeeHowardCounty.org.

Basketball

Dr. Mike Caprarola's All-Star Basketball Summer Camp will be held at Atholton High School. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-18 and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program consists of six one-week sessions running from June 23 through Aug. 14. Call 410-750-0732 or go to www.capallstarbasketball.com.

Baseball

The Lions Pride Baseball Camp will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 23-27 at Howard High School. The camp is for ages 8-16. Call 410-313-2867.

> The regular meeting of Talkin' Baseball will be June 14 at 9 a.m. at the Owen Brown Community Center, in Columbia. The public is welcome. Mark Pattison will discuss "Baseball Survivor." Call 410-740-1145.

Soccer

The CSC Spirit, a rising U-15 girls BBSL A league team, is looking players born on or after Aug. 1, 1993. Tryouts will be held Wed., June 4 and 11, 6-8 p.m. at the Faulkner Ridge Center in Columbia. Go to www.spiritgirlssoccer.com or e-mail djcappuccitti@msn.com.

> SAC/HC is hosting travel team tryouts for U-10 girls (born August 1998 to July 1999). The tryouts will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., May 27, 28 and 29 at Covenant Park, field 8. SAC will field four travel teams. Several teams are looking for goalkeepers and field players. Players must attend two of the three tryout nights. Goalkeeper tryouts will be held each night. E-mail pnarron@cokecce.com or call 410-461-6615.

> The Baltimore Bays 93 (U-16 girls) are holding tryouts May 29, June 4 and 5 at the Owings Mill Corp. campus field. The Bays play in the Region I Colonial League. Call 443-280-1700.

Football

Registration is being accepted for the Elkridge Hurricanes football and cheerleading program. Flag football (ages 5-6 costs $85), tackle football (ages 7-14, is $160) and cheerleading (ages 5-14 is $125). Practice begins in August; the season runs through mid November. Call the county rec department at 410-313-PARK.

Swimming

The Atholton Swim Club is offering Red Cross Learn-to-Swim instruction throughout the summer. The 30-minute sessions are held weekday mornings between 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. run for two weeks (nine classes total). Session start dates are June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21 and Aug. 4. Private instruction is also available. Register in person at the pool, 6741 Seneca Drive, Columbia, starting Tues., May 27 at 9 a.m.

Go to www.atholtonswimclub.com or e-mail to atholtonswimclub.lessons@gmail.com.

Soccer

The Columbia Soccer Club Rollers (U-10 boys) are looking to add a goalkeeper and a few field players for fall NCSL play. E-mail StacyCoates@verizon.net or call 410-531-7084.

> The Columbia Soccer Club Rebels (U-16 girls) will hold tryouts June 7 (noon-2 p.m.) and June 8 (5-7 p.m.) at Faulkner Ridge. E-mail ashleybohinc@gmail.com for more information.

> The Soccer Association of Columbia is holding tryouts on June 9-10, 8-9:30 p.m. for its U-18 girls teams (WAGS). Girls born after Aug. 1, 1990 are eligible. E-mail mgwie@comcast.net or 410-992-0562.

> The Soccer Association of Columbia will hold tryouts for its three U-16 girls travel teams June 2-3 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Covenant Park, fields 1 and 2. Girls born after Aug. 1, 1992 are eligible. The teams currently play in WAGS Division 1, 2, and 3. E-mail JRLeopold@yahoo.com or call 410-454-5664.

> Registration is open for the Elkridge Youth Organization fall soccer program. Early registration ($50 per player) ends Sat., May 31. Regular registration ends July 15; late registration ends Aug. 31. EYO is a coed, recreational program for players ages 4-17. There are no required tryouts for the recreational leagues and all players receive substantial playing time. Go to www.eyosports.org and click on the soccer tab. For more information e-mail bill_sanders@scsionline.com; put EYO on the subject line.

Track and field

The county recreation department is accepting registration for the Hershey Track and Field meet, Sun., June 1, 1-5 p.m. at Long Reach High School. (June 7 is the rain date). This is a recreational meet for boys and girls ages 9-14. Winners advance to the state meet. Cost: $5 per event (three event maximum). Check-in and on-site registration is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Call 410-313-5624 to volunteer and 410-313-1964 with questions about the meet.

Table tennis

The Maryland State Table Tennis Championships will be Sat., May 31 in the Carrolltown Center in Eldersburg. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. There are events for all levels of experience. Fri., May 30 is the deadline to enter the tournament. Call 410-579-8462.

Sports camps

Glenelg High School is offering week-long sports camps for rising sixth graders through ninth graders. The camps include soccer, cheerleading, track, basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, softball, field hockey and lacrosse. Cost: $150 per session. Go to www.glenelg.org.

> The Marriotts Ridge High School Boosters are sponsoring summer sports camps for current third- through eighth-graders. Sports offered are boys lacrosse, softball, baseball, poms, boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling, football, tennis, girls soccer, field hockey, volleyball and boys soccer. Camp sessions begin the week of June 9 and continue until the week of Aug. 4. Cost: $150 per session. Download a brochure at www.mrhs-boosters.com/docs/SummerCampBrochure08.doc. Call 410-531-0577 with questions.

> Glenelg Country School is hosting two sports camps this summer for boys and girls in grades 3-8 -- Attack Basketball Camp and Top-Notch Sports Camp. Camp brochures and registration forms are available online at www.glenelg.org. For more information, call 410-531-8600, Ext. 2222.

> The Reservoir High School Boosters Club is sponsoring camps at Reservoir this summer. Choose from baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and filmmaking. Most camps are from 9 a.m. to noon, dates vary. Camp forms are available in the main office at Reservoir or by e-mailing aleader@hcpss.org.

Cheerleading

The Maryland Marlins All-Stars currently are undergoing private tryouts for their cheerleading teams (ages 4 and over). Call 410-796-2244 to arrange a tryout time. The Web site is www.marylandmarlins.com.

> 1st Class Gymnastics in Annapolis is offering an all-star cheerleading program, including a Level 5 senior team. Boys and girls ages 5-18, and all levels of experience, are invited to try out. Show teams, non-travel and travel teams are available. Tryout cost: $25. E-mail Cheer1stClass@aol.com or call 410-224-0721 to schedule a tryout).

Conditioning camp

Elite Athletics is holding conditioning camps June 3-July 5 and June 24-July 26. Call 443-223-8171.

Triathlon

TriUSCoaching is holding a sprint triathlon racing camp starting July 8. The five sessions include an open water swim clinic. Cost: $150 per person. E-mail jcarbary@hotmail.com.

Softball

The 12-U Lady Orioles fast pitch team is looking for players. All positions considered. Call 410-360-3361 or 410-636-4670.

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