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.

Fencing

The Baltimore Fencing Center will have summer evening classes in Columbia starting July 7. There will be classes for all ages, including adults. Beginner and Competitive summer camps are also available. Call 410-290-7708 or go to www.columbiamdfencing.org.

Running

The Howard County Striders' Summer Sizzler series races are held Wednesday evenings, beginning at 7 p.m. The next races are June 25 at Burleigh Manor (2- and 5-mile events). All ages, abilities and non-members are welcome. Maximum fee: $1. Go to www.striders.net or call 410-964-1998.

Damien's Run 5k or two-mile walk will be held Sunday, June 22 starting at 8 a.m. at 6711 Columbia Gateway Drive, in Columbia. There are cash awards for the top three male and female finishers. Proceeds from the event go to nonprofit substance abuse programs such as Damien's Recovery, Inc. which offers scholarships for students studying in the health field. Go to www.damien.tv or call 410-872-5212.

The Centennial Fun Run, a family oriented 1-mile race, will be held on selected Tuesdays this summer in the Centennial neighborhood. The remaining races are June 24, July 8 and 22, Aug. 5 and 12 (partners relay). Call 410-465-7735.

Sports physicals

Kernan Sports Medicine is offering high school sports physicals July 27, 8 a.m-12:30 p.m. at Central Maryland Rehabilitation in Columbia; Aug. 3, 9 a.m-12:30 p.m., at the Hartwick Building, in College Park, and Aug. 10, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kernan Physical Therapy, in Woodlawn. The physicals are $30 and are by appointment only. Call 410-298-0990 to register.

Baseball

High school baseball players graduating in 2009, 2010 or 2011, with an interest in playing college baseball, should reserve a spot at the sixth annual Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic. Workouts will be held 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Aug. 1 at Joe Cannon Stadium. The game, the Crab Claw Classic, will be held the next day, also at Joe Cannon Stadium. Go to www.diamondrecruiting .com or call 410-593-9922.

Baseball/Softball

The Maryland Blue Jays are looking for players and coaches for the 2008-09 season. The Blue Jays field baseball teams in the U-10 to U-14 age groups and softball teams in the U-12 and U-14 age groups. For baseball, e-mail baseball@marylandbluejays.com; for softball, e-mail softball@marylandbluejays.com.

Soccer

A new U-10 girls travel team is forming in Laurel. The team will begin league play in the fall. Players must be born on or after Aug. 1, 1998. The team will compete against area teams in the CMSSL and will be coached by a former Division I college coach. Players do not have to live in Laurel. Call 240-601-2388 for information.

The Laurel Wolves (U-13 boys, NCSL Division 4), are looking for players born between Aug. 1, 1996 and July 31, 1996. E-mail jfrodas@yahoo.com or call 301-604-8335.

Team registration is being accepted for the CMSA Challenge Cup, a 6v6 tournament for boys and girls Aug. 1-3, in Pikesville. Competition age groups range from 8-U to 18-U. Go to www.cmsasoccer.com or call 410-363-8610.

SAC/HC Premier Blue (U-11 girls born between Aug. 1, 1997 and July 31, 1998) is looking for an additional field player for 2008-09. E-mail sweeperbob@go.com for information.

The Draganov School of Soccer will hold two camps this summer at Howard Community College. The first camp is for ages 8 and older, including goalkeepers, and will be held July 28-Aug. 1. Full day and half day sessions are available. The second is a specialized High School Prep camp and runs Aug. 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This session is for U-14 and above. Go to www.draganovsoccer.com or e-mail draganovsoccer@yahoo.com.

ASA Baxters Blue Flame (U-13 girls select) is seeking players born Aug. 1, 1995 or later. E-mail coach.baxter@hotmail.com or call 410-545-2345.

Football, cheerleading

The CCC Warriors are registering football players and cheerleaders for the 2008 season. Boys and girls ages 5-14 are eligible. Practice starts July 30. Go to www.cccwarriors.com or call 410- 637-5999.

The Maryland Middle School Combine will be held June 26-29 at Lake Waterford Park, in Pasadena. Football coaches from the MIAA, WCAC and public high schools will be in attendance. Registration: $30. E-mail denglish@milesstockbridge.com for details.

Volleyball

The Columbia Volleyball Club is holding a summer camp for beginner and advanced players. The camp is July 21-24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Volleyball House, in Elkridge. Register at www.columbiavolleyballclub.org.

Basketball

HYBA is now accepting registration for the Fall Basketball Friday Night League. The league is for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. Games will be played Friday evenings in September and October. To receive a registration form, or if you have questions, call 410-461-7694 or go to www.HYBA.org.

Leadership Through Athletics, in Lansdowne, is holding a boys summer league, which starts Monday, June 23 for 11-12, 13-14 and 15-16 divisions. Team fee: $300. Call 410-737-2117.

Jump rope

The Kangaroo Kids will hold jump rope workshops July 2 and 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Columbia Presbyterian Church, 10001 Route 108, Columbia. Jumpers must be at least 6 years old and should wear comfortable shorts (no jeans), a shirt and aerobic-type shoes (no sandals). Cost: $40, payable by cash or check at the workshop. Jump ropes will be available for purchase. E-mail kangarookids1@gmail.com with your child's name, age, telephone number and day you would like to attend. (You will only be notified if space is not available.)

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