Gwinnett Daily Post

Baseball

Aug: 4: Tryouts for the 9-year-old travel ball team out of Bogan Park (Mill Creek) are at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4. Please call Joe Godfrey at 770-616-4741 for more information.

Aug. 6: Berkeley Academy is looking for players to compete in the 16U and 18U fall season. Great way for high school players to gain exposure for college. Qualified high school coaches. Tryouts begin Aug. 6. Call Lou Llerandi at 770-441-2242.

Aug. 6, 7: The Sports Academy of Snellville will be hosting tryouts for a fall travel team, 13 and under, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 6 and 7. Tryouts will be held on the South Gwinnett Athletic field. They will also be looking for players for the 2006 spring season. Call Russ Melton at 770-972-7516 or David Ardeeser at 678-283-0599 with questions.

Aug. 6, 13, 20: The Shiloh Athletic Association is having its fall baseball registration for boys ages 3 to 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 6, 13 and 20 at Lenora Park's Concession Stand. Registration fees are $125 plus a $20 membership fee. For more information, visit www.saa-youth.org or e-mail baseball@saa-youth.org .

Through Aug. 15: The South Gwinnett Athletic Association fall baseball registration is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the SGAA Dual Deck Arena and Proshop. Online registration runs until noon on Aug. 14 at www.sgaasports.com . Call 404-570-SGAA with questions.

Aug. 16, 17: The Shiloh 10U baseball travel team is looking for players for fall and spring 2006 seasons. Tryouts will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 and 17 at Lenora Park. For more tryout information, call Mike Mattix at 678-595-7657 or e-mail mikemattix@msn.com .

Ongoing: Tryouts are being held for the fall basketball season of the 10U NEA Lady Hawks. This is for motivated girls born in 1995 who want to excel at basketball. Call Mike Robbins at 770-271-7068.

Ongoing: Quality Sports Training is offering a special combination package of agility, speed and power training along with eight one-hour sessions of either instruction or cage rental. Costs are based on teams of eight or more, and training can be held once or twice a week. Call 770-638-1557 for more info.

Ongoing: Berkeley Baseball-Softball Academy in Norcross is opening. Sign up for high school preseason workouts and the first of its kind, on-field Academy school for ages 9 and 10. Call 770-441-2242 for more details.

Ongoing: A Lawrenceville 14-year-old GGBL team is looking for players. Call 404-797-1287 for more information.

Ongoing: The East Metro Baseball League is seeking players for the 2005 season. Teams are forming now in over-18 and over-35 divisions. Year-round play on nights and weekends. For more information, call 770-788-8077.

Ongoing: Baseball pitching and hitting lessons are being offered by Rob Blair at TNT Sports in Snellville. Call 678-344-5876 to set up a free pitching or hitting analysis.

Ongoing: American Legion Post 127 is recruiting baseball players from Dacula and Buford for this summer. Players must have high school experience and be born on or after Jan. 1, 1986. Interested players can contact Mike Sperounis at 770-962-1324.

Ongoing: The Jack City Giants 13-and-under travel baseball team is searching for quality players for its fall 2005 squad. In light of the recent age cutoff change by the majority of youth baseball associations (including the USSSA), the Giants have been placed into the position of having to fill a number of key spots on their roster, including pitching and infield. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the 2005 fall squad should contact Mark S. Cohen at 404-906-6800 or go to www.giantsbaseball.org .

Basketball

Starting Aug. 15: The Suwanee Sports Academy is offering a brand new comprehensive basketball development program. On Court Player Development is for anyone from kindergartners to professionals. Training begins Aug. 15. For more information go to the Web at www.onssasports.com .

Aug. 28: Tryouts for the North Gwinnett boys and girls winter GBL teams will be Aug. 28 at North Gwinnett High School. Teams will be selected for fifth, sixth and seventh grade. Those interested in trying out should send an e-mail with name, grade and telephone number to kroger64@aol.com (girls) or pdw1962@aol.com (boys).

Ongoing: The 10U Georgia Hawks basketball program is seeking skilled players for the upcoming AAU-YBOA basketball season. Must be of age as of Sept. 1, 2005. For more information, contact coach Greg at 678-634-8746 or gahawkhoops@aol.com .

Ongoing: Georgia Elite 12U AAU girls basketball (10U and 11U AAU state champions) is holding tryouts. For information, call Johnny Reeves at 404-358-7071.

Ongoing: The Georgia Lady Eagles ( www.georgialadyeagles.com ) will hold tryouts for a competitive AAU program for ages 13U, 15U and 16U. Please contact Jury Sollenberger at 770-338-0197 or HoopsJS1@aol.com for dates and information.

Ongoing: The Grayson Athletic Association is accepting applications for GBL coaches for fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade teams. Also accepting applications for GAA coaches for recreation league. Apply at www.gaasports.org/new_page17.htm .

Ongoing: Prepare Basketball Clinic will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for boys and girls ages 6 to 15. The clinic emphasizes fundamentals, sportsmanship and individual development. Cost is $25 per session or $100 a month. Family discounts available for two or more children. For more info, call Coach Perry at 678-464-3220 or Coach Gary at 678-851-6650.

Ongoing: Quality Sports Training is offering two programs to prepare basketball players for the upcoming season. Athletes can chose a one-hour ASP program that focuses on agility, speed and power or a 90-minute pro-performance program that includes a half hour of weight training. Call 770-638-1557 or visit www.getfaster.org for more information.

Football

Ongoing: South Gwinnett Youth Football needs qualified coaches for eighth grade and all age groups. Contact Terry Doster 770-978-3710.

Ongoing: QST is offering special spring speed and agility training for youth and high school football players. Individual and team rates are available. Call 770-638-1557 or visit www.getfaster.org for more information.

Golf

Aug. 8: The Dot Pape Memorial Golf Classic to benefit The Alzheimer's Association is Aug 8 at the Collins Hill Golf Club. This is a four-person scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $80 per player or $300 per foursome. Hole sponsorships and presenting sponsorships are available. Please visit www.troxellenterprises.com or call Greg at 678-858-3281 for more information.

Aug. 11: A golf tournament sponsored by the Georgia Diabetes Research Foundation will be held Aug. 11 at The Georgia Club. Registration starts at 8 a.m. for the four-person scramble. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $100 per player and includes cart, range balls and green fees. Hole sponsorship is $150. General public, male and female, is invited.

Aug. 26: The Sugar Hill Elementary PTA is hosting its second annual golf tournament at Sugar Hill Golf Club. Registration starts at 11 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Openings for golfers, sign sponsors and team sponsors. Call Susan Little at 770-932-0950 or e-mail to slittle915@charter.net .

Hockey/Street hockey

Through Aug. 15: The South Gwinnett Athletic Association fall roller hockey registration is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the SGAA Dual Deck Arena and Proshop. Online registration runs until noon on Aug. 14 at www.sgaasports.com . Call 404-570-SGAA with questions.

Ongoing: The Collins Hill ice hockey team is looking for high school students who want to play during the 2005-06 season. If interested, call 770-354-6874.

Ongoing: The Metro Atlanta Street Hockey Association is looking for new players for its Tuesday and Sunday leagues. Games are Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Games are held at Pickneyville Park in Norcross off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. For more information, visit www.MASHAHOCKEY.com .

Officiating

Ongoing: Multi-County Basketball Officials Association needs men and women 18 years and older to referee high school and middle school basketball games in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas. Training is provided. Please call David Pattillo at 404-529-8535 or visit www.mcboa.homestead.com .

Ongoing: A local officiating association is in need of baseball and softball umpires in the Grayson and Auburn area. No experience needed. Training provided. Call David Simmons at 404-502-6400.

Ongoing: The Multi-County Basketball Officials Association needs men and women 18 years old and up to referee high school and middle school games. Training is provided. Call David Pattillo at 404-529-8535.

Ongoing: Basketball officials are needed for Gwinnett and Walton County youth and adult leagues. New or experienced officials welcomed. Call Harold Hooper at 770-982-8357 or Aubrey Overby at 770-513-3174.

Running

Aug. 13: The 2005 Bulldog Dash 5K and Fun Run fundraiser is Saturday, Aug. 13. Register by going to the Web at: www.eteamz.com/nghscc .

Soccer

Aug. 31: Registration for Georgia F.C.'s fall season runs through Aug. 31. Contact Lisa Cheshire at 770-616-5267 or lchescat@hotmail.com .

Ongoing: Georgia F.C. is seeking girls and boys for its Academy program and the Classic U13-16 boys' teams are seeking additional field players. Contact Jason Smith at 678-428-0178 or e-mail, jason.smith@atlantasilverbacks.com .

Softball

Aug. 6, 13, 20: The Shiloh Athletic Association is having its fall softball registration for girls ages 3 to 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 6, 13 and 20 at Lenora Park's Concession Stand. Registration fees are $125 plus a $20 membership fee. For more information, visit www.saa-youth.org or e-mail softball@saa-youth.org .

Aug. 14, Aug. 28, Sept. 11: The Collins Hill Eagles 12U girls travel softball is having open tryouts for the fall season on Aug. 14, Aug. 28 and Sept. 11. Call Dave Sweatt at 770-560-8777 or Jack Shelton at 770-995-5205 or e-mail jackshelton@mindspring.com for details.

Aug. 14, 21: The 12U Mill Creek Lady Hawks will be having tryouts from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 at Bogan Park on Field 1. Call Stephen Brooks at 770-271-1228 for more information.

Aug. 14, 21: The Peachtree Ridge Lions 14U softball team is holding tryouts for their fall 2005/spring 2006 season from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 at Bunten Road Park on Field 4. Call Derek Johnson at 678-985-5539 or derekjohnson1@charter.net with questions.

Aug. 14, 21: The North Gwinnett Tsunami, a 14U girls fastpitch travel team, will hold tryouts from 12:45 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 14 and from 2:45 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 21 on Field 6 at George Pierce Park. Call John McDavid at 678-714-7663, e-mail jcmcd@mindspring.com or see the Web site at http://eteamz.active.com/ngtsunami .

Aug. 14, 21: The Peachtree Ridge Lions 10U travel softball team will be holding tryouts for the fall 2005/spring 2006 season from 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 at Bunten Road Park on Field 4. Call Amy Dickey at 770-338-0137 or e-mail coachamydickey@yahoo.com with questions.

Through Aug. 15: The South Gwinnett Athletic Association softball baseball registration is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the SGAA Dual Deck Arena and Proshop. Online registration runs until noon on Aug. 14 at www.sgaasports.com . Call 404-570-SGAA with questions.

Ongoing: Berkeley Baseball-Softball Academy in Norcross is opening. Sign up for high school preseason workouts and the first of its kind on-field Academy school for ages 9 and 10. Call 770-441-2242 for more

details.

Tennis

Ongoing through Aug. 5: The Summit Chase Country Club is offering junior tennis camps throughout the summer for members and non-members. For more information please call Director of Tennis John Heitkam at 770-979-5601.

Ongoing: The Mountain Park Tennis Center and Hudlow Park Tennis Center are offering adult tennis drills at various times during the week. Call 770-417-2210 for more information or to register.

Training

Aug. 9-Sept. 15: Performance Training, Inc. is hosting a Vertical Leap Clinic. Class is twice a week from 6:30 to 8 p.m., starting Aug. 9 and running through Sept. 15. The cost is $200 for all 12 sessions or $150 for six sessions. Please register online at www.ssasports.com or e-mail chriss@ssasports.com with any questions.

Aug. 22: Quality Sports Training is offering a six-week, four-day-a-week elite athlete camp for all fall sports with a limited enrollment of 32. Class starts Aug. 22 and runs from 7 to 9 p.m. each night. The camp costs $600 and will be held at the new QST Super Center in Suwanee. To register, go to the Web at www.getfaster.org or call 770-638-1557.

Ongoing: The Suwanee Sports Academy is offering Prime Time, a before and after school care program that includes study rooms, physical activity and sports training for kids from kindergarten to fifth grade. For more information go to the Web at www.pt-kids.com .

Ongoing: QST will be offering speed camps during the summer months. Call 770-638-1557 or visit www.getfaster.org for more information.

Ongoing: QST has a new prep program for the high school senior preparing to play collegiate athletics. Meetings are twice weekly for either one hour ($120 per month) or 11/2 hours ($180 per month) each session. It will include speed, agility, power and strength training. Call 770-638-1557 for times and locations.

Ongoing: Suwanee Sports Academy is offering several performance training camps throughout the summer. For times, cost and registration, go to www.suwaneesportsacademy.com .

Ongoing: Performance Training, Inc is offering daily speed, agility, and quickness training classes. Packages are available for athletes of all sports. Call today to increase your overall athletic abilities 770-614-6686 ext. 121 or e-mail with questions chriss@ssasports.com .