MCPR Team Registrations Open

Moore County Parks and Recreation has begun registration for its 5-6-year-old co-ed Tee Ball and 7-8-year-old machine pitch boys' baseball and girls' softball programs. Age is determined as of May 1, 2009. The cost is $20 per player. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. May 8. Persons wishing to register their children for these programs can do so at the Moore County Parks and Recreation office at 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, Carthage or go online to www.moorecountyparksandrec.com and print off a registration form and fax it to the number on the form. Proof of age must be presented to the parks and Recreation Department to be eligible to participate. Anyone having questions concerning these leagues can contact the recreation office at 910-947-2504.

BackPack Pals Golf

The Women of Seven Lakes will host a golf tournament to benefit BackPack Pals on May 15 at Beacon Ridge. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. Format is captain's choice with an entry fee of $65 per person. Corporate sponsorship for a four-person team is available for $300. For an entry fee or information, call Ginger Finney, 673-1330 or Jo Nicholas at 673-3604.

Young Life Golf Tourney

Young Life in the Sandhills will host its 16th annual golf tournament May 12 at National Golf Club. Corporate sponsorships are available for four golf entries at $800 per team. Individual sponsors are available for $200. Format is captain's choice with a 2 p.m. shotgun start. Dinner will be provided and prizes will be awarded. Registration deadline in April 28. For more information, call 910-315-7949.

Golf Tourney Benefits Band

The Union Pines Band Boosters is hosting a golf tournament at 10 a.m. on May 2, at the Whispering Woods Golf Club. It will be a shotgun start, captain's choice format. Cost is $50, which includes lunch.

Pitch, Hit and Run Competition

Gospel Chapel is hosting Major League Baseball's local Pitch, Hit, and Run competition on May 2, at Hillcrest Park at 3 p.m.

The event is free to ages 7-14.

Local winners (each category, and all around champion) advance to sectionals with a chance to continue. Regional winners compete for the national championship at the MLB All Star Game.

Young Life in the Sandhills

Young Life in the Sandhills is hosting its annual golf tournament on May 12, at National Golf Club. Corporate sponsorships are available for four golf entries at $800 per team or $200 for individual sponsorships.

Tournament is captain's choice with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Prizes and dinner provided. Registration deadline is April 28.

Call 910-315-7949, or e-mail ylsandhills@gmail.com.

Sandsharks Offer Swim Lessons

The Sandhills Sandsharks will offer swim lessons from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through May 23.

Lessons are $88 for all lessons or $52 for a six-lesson punch card.

For more information, contact Kendall Harper by e-mail at kendallharper13@hotmail.com

Little Patriot Football Camp

Dates have been set for the Little Patriots Youth Football Summer Camp.

The first phase, a technique camp, will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on June 11 and 12. The second phase, a full padded camp, is also from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 6 through 10.

Sponsored by Sandhills Optimist Club, the camp is available for students enrolled in kindergarten through the eighth grade. The staff will be led by Pinecrest head football coach Chris Metzger, members of his staff and area guest coaches.

The cost is $200 per person. Checks should be made payable to Sandhills Optimist Club. Those interested are asked to register by June 1. No child will be excluded because of financial hardship.

All drills and sessions will be conducted in groups based on age. The camp combines individual and team skills/drills, and campers will improve as athletes and as people.

Camp attire is shorts, T-shirts, athletic socks, cleats and running shoes. Campers should bring lunch and plenty of water each day.

For more information, call Coach Metzger at 239-248-0808.

Running Camp

Reebok's Mountain High Running Camp will be held in Mars Hill July 13 -18.

Middle and high school cross country camp features great trails, free Reebok shoes and a staff of elite U.S. and Kenyan runners and coaches.

Info and application at www.mountainhighrunning.com or contact Scott Simmons at coach@mountainhighrunning .com or 704-688-2814.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteer coaches are needed for all activities.

If interested, please call Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department at (910) 944-5902.

Youth Football League Seeks Players, Cheerleaders

The Sandhills Youth Football League, North Carolina's newest youth traveling football league, is looking for new teams for the inaugural 2009 football season.

Teams and cheer squads are open to all boys and girls ages 5 to 15.

The SHYFL will offer a disciplined, competitive environment under the offense-defense umbrella and tailored to the Sandhills.

If interested in joining the league, contact Karsten Ray at 910-487-6347 or by e-mail at fayettevillewarriors@yahoo. com.

You may also inquire about the new league at www.odyfa.o-d.com.

SCSC Tryout Camp

Are you a recreational soccer player or a select player and you want to brush up on your skills before tryouts in May? Attend Sandhills Celtic Soccer Club (formerly SYSL) Select Team Tryout Prep Camp May 11-13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morganton Road Soccer Complex. Cost is $50 and you must register by May 4.

Register online at www.sandhillssoccer.com under the camp icon or come into the office at 300 W. Pennsylvania in Southern Pines.

For more information, call 693-0662.

SCSC Summer Camps

The Sandhills Celtic Soccer Club (formerly SYSL) has summer camps for all soccer players this summer. All camps can be registered atwww.sandhillssoccer.com under the Camp Icon or come into the office at 300 W. Pennsylvania in Southern Pines. For more information, call 693-0662.

n Fun Instructional Camps:

Celtic Soccer Camp 1A for 4-5 year olds, June 15-18 from 5:30-7:30pm. Register by June 8. Cost $50.00

Celtic Soccer Camp 1B for 6-15 year olds, June 15-18 from 5:30-8:30pm. Register by June 8. Cost 100.00

Celtic Soccer Camp 2 for 6-15 year olds, June 22-26 from 9:00am to Noon. Register by June 15. Cost 100.00

Celtic Soccer Camp 3 for 6-15 year olds, June 29-July 2 from 9:00am to Noon. Register by June 22. Cost 100.00

Celtic Soccer Camp 4 for 6-15 year olds, August 3-7 from 9:00am to Noon. Register by June 27. Cost 100.00

n Select Player Only Camps:

College Coaches Camp for 10-17 year olds, July 27-30 from 9:00 Noon. Register by July 20. Cost $150.

Goalkeeper/Striker Camp for 10-17 year olds, August 4-6. Register by July 28, Cost $75.

SCSC Soccer Registration

The Sandhills Celtic Soccer Club (formerly SYSL) has opened Fall soccer registration through July 15, 2009. Boys and girls who are interested must be 4 years old by August 1, 2009 thru 14 years old. Registration is for Full season or Fall season only. New this Fall: Mini Kickers, a fun introduction to youth soccer for 3-year olds. Must be 3 by August 1, 2009. Register at www.sandhillssoccer.com under the Recreation icon or come into the office at 300 W. Pennsylvania in Southern Pines. For more information, call 693-0662.?