TRYOUTS

Baseball

G.I.D. tryouts today, Aug. 28

G.I.D Baseball will be having their 2012 AAU tryouts for ages U10-U16. The first tryout is set for today, followed by another on Aug. 28 at North Common field behind left field of Holman Stadium. For more information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/teamgid or see our tryouts on www.sporttryouts.com.

Nashua Northwest Cal Ripken open for online sign-ups

Nashua Northwest Baseball, a division of Cal Ripken Baseball, is now accepting online registrations for the 2011 Fall Ball season. Log on to www.nashuanw.org and follow the instructions to register. The Fall season is geared towards extra practices and fewer games to provide more in-depth instruction to those players that would like to fine tune their skills in the off season. We offer all levels from T-Ball up to and including Step-Up for those players making the jump to the Babe Ruth level in the Spring. Our participants are guaranteed to play on teams with their friends and classmates as our registration is open only to families in the 03063 zip code.

NH Grizzlies AAU tryouts on Aug. 21

The NH Grizzlies AAU Baseball Club will be holding 2012 open tryouts on Sunday, Aug. 21 at The Southern NH University Baseball Field in Manchester. The Grizzlies are looking to fill select positions on all three of their teams. Registration begins at 10 a.m. There is a tryout fee of $35.

GSBA Fall Showcase tryouts at Holman today

The Granite State Baseball Association is holding a tryout for their 2011 Fall Baseball Showcase and Development Leagues today at 10 a.m. at Holman Stadium. Visit www.showcaseleague.com for more information and to register for tryouts. Contact Mike Campo at mcampo@granitestatebaseball.org or 867-4431 with questions.

TSBA Showcase tryouts at Holman Aug. 20, 27

The Show Baseball Academy, run by former Boston Red Sox catcher Steve Lomasney, will be holding free tryouts at Holman Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 3-8 p.m. (U12 3-4:30; 13,14 and U15 4:30-6:30; and 16,17 and U18 6:30-8) and Saturday, Aug. 27 from noon-6 p.m. (U12 noon-1:30; 13,14 and U15 2-4; 13,14 and U15 2-4; and U16,U17 and U18 4-6). If you cannot attend during the time for your age group or for more information, contact The Show at info@showbba.com to make other arrangements.

Soccer

MYA fall registration now open

Register now for the fall soccer program. The Fall Season kicks off on Sept. 10. For more information or to register, visit www.myasoccer.org.

ASC/HFC accepting registrations

Amherst Soccer Club (open to players from any town) is now accepting registrations for boys and girls ages U3 through U10 for this coming fall Tots and Early Development Program (EDP). There are also limited spots available for our Boys and Girls U11-U13 teams. For more information, contact Lisa Davidson at 654-5276 or visit www.amherstsoccerclub.com.

NHSA tryouts start Aug. 24

New Hampshire Olympic Development Program i sholding tryouts for the 2012 ODP season at the NEAC fields located at 326 Buck St. in Suncook. The inclusion of a team for U12 girls is a new addition to the program for the coming season. All participants should arrive prepared to play with water, shin guards and a soccer ball. Tryouts for the girls and boys U12, U13 and U14s will be held on Aug. 24 from 6-8 p.m. Registration will start at 5 and there will be a brief parents meeting at 6:15. Tryouts for U15, U16 and U17s will take place on Sept. 18 from 1-3 p.m. Registration starts at noon with a parent meeting at 1:15. For more information, visit www.soccernh.com. Players should pre-register at the link provided on the website. Questions can be sent to Carla Nastri at cnastri@gmail.com.

Softball

Hornets ASA tryouts Aug. 20-21

The New England Hornets ASA girls fast pitch softball program for players from northern New England who want to play top level softball is holding tryouts on Aug. 20 and 21 to add players to the returning core teams for the 2011-12 season. Tryouts at Selvoski Field in Bedford (off County Road behind the tennis courts) will take place both days from 8-9:30 a.m. for U14 (birth dates on or after 1/1/1997) and 9:30-11 for U12 (birth dates on or after 1/1/1999). Players should arrive 30 minutes early to register and warm up. For more information, contact U14 coach Jim Chrabolowski at 340-1133 or jchrabolowski@amoskeagbeverages.com, or U12 coach Carmine Deblasi at 418-4307 or ccdkdeblasi@comcast.net.

Milford Sliders tryout on Aug. 27

The Milford Sliders U14 ASA program will be holding tryouts for the 2012 season on Aug. 27 from 9-11 a.m. at Keyes Field in Milford. The U14 Sliders is a new team forming with practices to be held throughout the winter and spring in preparation for the 2012 summer tournament season. E-mail milfordsliders@gmail.com for more information.

Black Widows expanding with addition of U10 team

The NH Black Widows ASA softball organization is expanding again with the addition of a U10 team for 2012. Tryouts will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 2-4 p.m. at Keyes Field in Milford( off Elm Street, just past the Milford Oval heading west). In the event of potential weather issues, check http://eteamz.com/nhblackwidows10u the morning of the tryouts for updated information. Contact Tom Atkinson at 617-908-9612 or atkinsont34@yahoo.com for more information.

CAMPS

Soccer

Granite State Soccer School has plenty of summer offerings

The Granite State Soccer School will be holding Soccer camps and Clinics in Merrimack, Milford, Manchester, Auburn and Dunstable, Mass this summer for boys and girls ages 7-17. We accept players of all abilities. For summer camp listing check out www.granitestatesoccerschool.com or e-mail Sean Wisbey at liverpool17@charter.net.

Wrestling

BGCGN K-8 camp set for Aug. 19-21

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua is offering a summer wrestling camp Aug. 19-21 for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Rookies and experienced wrestlers are welcome and will be challenged at appropriate levels. This is a great camp for the beginner who would like to take the step to the next level and it is also a perfect platform for the more experienced wrestler to improve their skills.

Featured coaches include Nashua High School South varsity wrestling coach Adam Langlois, Bishop Guertin varsity coach Paul Rousseau, Elm Street Middle School coach Herb Bennett and Gate City Wrestling Club coach Kris Rowlette – a New England high school champion and Division I collegiate wrestler. The camp runs Friday through Sunday (Aug. 19-21) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A $50 registration fee covers wrestling instruction and drilling, live wrestling (if desired) lunch daily, games, swimming and lots of fun. Walk-ins are welcome. Financial aid is available.

For more information, or to register, contact Monique Duda at 557-7235 or e-mail bgcnteammom@hotmail.com.

COACH/OFFICIALS

Basketball

Biddy coaches, officials needed

The Nashua Parks and Recreation Department is looking for coaches and referees for the 2011 Biddy Basketball season. Coaching positions are on a volunteer basis with requirements including an understanding of the game and ability to teach the fundamentals to children in a recreational atmosphere. Coaches are being sought for the following age groups: Boys Junior Biddy Division (ages 7-9) and Boys Bantam Division (13-15). Referees are being sought for all age divisions. Requirements include a thorough understanding of the rules of basketball and the ability to run the court. This is a paid position. Games run Monday-Friday evenings and Saturday days. Referees need to be 18 years of age or older. Contact the Recreation Department at 589-3370 for an application for both positions or stop by the Recreation Office at Greeley Park from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

IAABO holding Apprentice Class

The International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO) Metro Board 117 is seeking interested basketball officials for its entry level apprentice program. Classes begin on Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Alvirne High School in Hudson. Classes will run on consecutive Mondays, culminating in a written test in November and floor test in February 2012. Successful candidates will be certified by IAABO and eligible to referee high school basketball games in New Hampshire. Interested individuals should contact Dennis Murphy by phone at 432-5533 or by e-mail at murphy.dennis.j@gmail.com. The cost of the school is $100, which includes a rule book, instruction and computer software.