January 1, 2009

SPORTS

Sports Briefs

AVYSL hosts tryouts for the U9 thru U12 age groups

Participants are encouraged to attend all tryout days to increase their opportunities to make the teams. Tryouts will be held at the Tillman Stadium at Leland High School, and the “West” field next to the softball diamond. Evaluations will be run by an independent team and will give every child the opportunity to succeed.

U9 age group eligibility birth dates: 8/1/00 thru 7/31/01
U10 - 8/1/99 thru 7/1/00
U11 – 8/1/98 thru 7/31/99
U12 – 8/1/97 thru 7/31/98

The tryout schedule is below – please arrive early to sign in. To save time in the registration process, download and bring the 1601 form (CYSA link provided). For more information, visit www.almadensoccer.org or contact Neil Diaz, coach@almadensoccer.org.

Free Lacrosse Clinic

Attention 7 and 8 year-old boys:  Please come to our free clinic to learn the basics of lacrosse - the fastest growing sport in America!  Sticks will be provided. The South Valley Chiefs Lacrosse Club needs several players to fill their U-9 team for the Spring season: 

- Clinic Date:  Jan. 3, 2009  
- Location:  Lone Hill Park, 1749 Vintner Way, San Jose. 

RSVP to joy@joybender.com.  To find out more about our season go to www.svlax.com.

Girls’ U13 Soccer Tryouts

The South San Jose Hot Shots, a U13 Girls “comp” soccer team, is holding tryouts for the 2009 season. Experienced players born on or after 8/1/1996 are eligible to play. For tryout details, please send email to SSJ.HOTSHOTS@GMAIL.COM.

2009 Almaden Valley Girls Recreational Softball Registration is open

This year the AVGSL has implemented an online registration system. Please visit WWW.AVGSL.ORG to register or to find out more information regarding our league.  We are accepting registration for ages Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14. Everyone is welcome to join our league – from first-time player to all-star - because we have a spot for you.  AVGSL’s main goal is to ensure that all players are in a fun, positive environment while learning and expanding their softball skills. AVGSL promotes a sense of belonging for everyone. We emphasize teamwork and the sense of individual success that contributes to team sports. No player will sit out more than two innings during a game, which offers each girl the opportunity to make contributions to their team while participating in a large part of all activities.  If you have questions, please email president@avgsl.org and we will be happy to help.


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Sports Briefs listings are subject to the following fee structure: $25 per month, per publication for the Evergreen and Almaden Times; $10 per month, per publication for the monthly newspapers. Indicate publication placement at the time the listing/payment is submitted. Sports Briefs accepts checks – payable to Times Media, Inc – VISA or MC.
To charge your payments call Sonia Pineda at 494-7000 x205. Be sure to reference your team/organization with your payment. Listings appear once payments are received. TMI sponsored events and full-proceed charity fundraisers
exempted. Email, fax or mail listing text to: candy@timesmediainc.com 1310 Tully Road, Suite 107, San Jose, CA 95122. 408-494-7078 (fax) Limit 200 words. Questions? Call 494-7000 x225