TRYOUTS

Baseball

G.I.D. tryouts today

G.I.D Baseball will be having their 2012 AAU tryouts for ages U10-U16. The second tryout is set for today at North Common field behind left field of Holman Stadium. For 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. All levels from T-Ball to Step-Up for those players making the jump to the Babe Ruth level in the spring. Registration is open only to families in the 03063 zip code.

Soccer

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

New Hampshire Olympic Development Program is holding tryouts for the 2012 ODP season at the NEAC fields located at 326 Buck St. in Suncook. All participants should arrive prepared to play with water, shin guards and a soccer ball. 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.

MYA fall registration open

Registration for the Merrimack Youth Association’s fall soccer program is open. The fall season begins on Sept. 10. For more information, go to www.myasoccer.org.

CAMPS

Volleyball

Clinics at H/B

Volleyball clinics for boys and girls in firth-eighth grade will be held at Hollis/Brookline High School from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 29-31 in the gym. Cost is $25. Contact Becky Balfour at 465-7525 or becksterbalfour@hotmail.com for more information.

COACH/OFFICIALS

Baseball

MYA to hold meeting, election

Merrimack Youth Association Baseball will hold its annual meeting and eletion on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the MYA Building. All are welcome to attend the annual state-of-the-program address. There will also be elections for the following positions: president, two vice presidents, secretary and four player representatives. An equipment manager for the upcoming season is also needed. Anyone interested in any of the positions should contact Frank Saia at frank@myabaseball.com.

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.

Coaches wanted for BBL

The Bedford Basketball League is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and knowledgeable coaches for its 2011-12 travel program. The travel program is designed for the more serious and dedicated player in grades 3-8, and will consist of 12 teams total – one boys and one girls team for each grade level. The travel program runs from November through February. Typical weekly sessions include one practice and up to two games per week, in addition to the Bedford Jamboree in mid-November. Away games involve programs in towns throughout southern New Hampshire, and perhaps northern Massachusetts.

Travel coach responsibilities include running the evaluations and collaborating with the BBL Board of Directors on team composition, teaching individual and team-age appropriate fundamentals, communicating effectively with parents and the BBL Board, and practice and game management.

Any questions, or anyone interested in applying to coach one of the travel teams, should send in an e-mail a letter of intent along with your coaching experience and philosophy by Aug. 19 to John Allen at president@bbl.com or send via mail to: Bedford Basketball League; Attn: John Allen; PO Box 10351; Bedford, NH 03110.

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.

Horseshoes

Horseshoe players wanted

The Souhegan Valley Tournament Association is hosting Open-Pit Night every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to dusk through Sept. 28 at SVTA/Riley Field, 40 Christmas Tree Lane in Milford. Field use fee of $5 per night, or seasonal memberships, are available. All skill levels welcome. For more information, visit www.svalleyta.com or call 673-3419.

Softball

Men’s league looking for players

The Merrimack Men’s Slo-Pitch Softball League is looking for players to fill out its team rosters for the current season. The league currently plays on Monday and Wednesday evenings through mid-September at Martel and Twardosky fields in Merrimack. Game times are between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

To be eligible to join the league, men must be at least 18 years of age, be out of high school and must either live or work in Merrimack. Interested players are asked to contact league president Todd Anderson at twabv@aol.com for more information or to put their name on the supplemental player list.