Youth Baseball Tryout

The Sandhills Lightning, a local U14 travel baseball team, will be holding tryouts for its fall and spring season Aug. 30 at Memorial Fields in Southern Pines from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The Lightning participate in tournaments in the Southeast and are looking for players interested in playing baseball at a very high level. For more information, call Berry Epley at (919) 770-0681 or Barry Embler at (910) 315-8265.

Youth Flag Football League

Moore County Parks and Recreation has begun registrations for its youth flag football leagues of 6- to 8-year-olds and 9- to 10-year-olds.

Age is determined as of Sept. 1, 2009.

Cost is $30 per player.

Registration deadline is Sept. 4. Persons wishing to sign up their child for one of these programs can do so at the Moore County Parks and Recreation office located at 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, Carthage or go online to www.moorecounty parksandrec.com and print a form and mail or fax it to MCPR (address and fax number on form).

Proof of age must be presented to the Parks and Recreation Dept. to participate.

Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays.

For more information or if you would like to be a volunteer coach, contact the Recreation office at (910) 947-2504.

Manna! Golf Tournament

The Manna! on the Links Golf tournament will be held on Monday, Sept. 21, at The National Golf Club.

The tournament will be a captain's choice.

Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

Tournament begins at 1 p.m. with registration set for 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $100 per player.

Box lunches, snacks and post-play refreshments provided. Prizes, including a chance to win $1 million, will be available.

For more information, call Debi Litte at 528-2972 or e-mail Mannaonthelinks@gmail.com.

Sports Leagues Openings

Aberdeen Sports Complex is now taking registration for the fall 2009 schedule in the following sports: Soccer (ages 6 to adult), basketball (ages 6 to adult) and co-ed softball (15 and older).

An information meeting regarding all three sports will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, at the Aberdeen Sports Complex.

Team responsibilities and league organization will be discussed.

Registration is $25 per player.

For more information, call (910) 944-4745.

Wounded Warriors Golf Event

A golf fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project will be held Sept. 11 at Beacon Ridge Golf and Country Club in Seven Lakes.

Entry fee is $75 and includes golf, cart and lunch.

Hole sponsorship is available for $100.

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., with a shotgun start slated for 9:30.

For more information, call Steve Auditore at (910) 673-3059, or by e-mail at stevebogeyman @yahoo.com.

Aberdeen T-ball League

Aberdeen Parks and Recreation is holding registrations now for a fall T-ball league for children ages 4-5 (as of Aug. 1, 2009).

Registration deadline is Aug. 28. Cost is $12 for Aberdeen residents; $25 for non-residents.

Practices and games will be held at Colonial Heights Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (Saturday mornings if needed).

Practices begin in September.

Coaches needed.

For more information, call 944-5902.

Aberdeen Fall Basebal l

Aberdeen Parks and Recreation is holding registration now for a fall baseball league for boys and girls ages 9 to 12 (as of Aug. 1, 2009).

Registration deadline is Aug. 28.

Cost is $12 for Aberdeen residents; $25 for non-residents.

Practices begin in September.

Practices and games will be held at Colonial Heights Park on Tuesday, and Thursdays and Mondays if needed.

Coaches needed.

For more information, call 944-5902.

Adult Co-Ed Softball League

Moore County Parks and Recreation is currently organizing an Adult Co-Ed Softball League to start play on Monday, Sept. 14.

The entry fee for the league is $550 and must be paid by Friday, Aug. 28, by 5 p.m. at The Moore County Parks and Recreation office at 155 Hillcrest Park Lane in Carthage.

The league, which is limited to 12 teams, will use ASA Softball rules as far as bats and balls are concerned.

Games will be played on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Anyone wishing to enter a team must pay their entry fee by the deadline.

For more information contact the Recreation office at (910) 947-2504.

Youth Tackle Football

Southern Pines Recreation and Parks Department is accepting registrations for youth tackle football leagues.

Boys and girls must be age 10 to 12 by Aug. 1, 2009, to be eligible.

Pre-registration by 5 p.m. Aug. 27 is required.

Players must weigh a minimum of 65 pounds.

Cost: $15 for Southern Pines residents; $45 non-residents.

Forms also available at www. southern pines.net/Recreation/ Athletics.aspx.

For more information, call Jordan Phillips, athletic coordinator, at 692-2463.

Opening Day: Monday, Aug.31, 6 p.m. at Memorial Field.

Everyone is expected to attend and find out what team they are on.

Practices and games are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights.

Volunteer coaches are needed.

Junior Tennis Tourney at Seven Lakes C C

The Seven Lakes CC Tennis Center is hosting the McDonald's Junior Future Tennis Tournament Oct. 2-4.

This tournament is open to boys and girls ages 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18, who are USTA members.

Registration must be completed by Sunday, Sept. 27.

Only USTA members may register online at: www.ncten nis.com. You may jump straight to this tournament by entering Tournament ID 703920609.

Tournament contact is tennis professional Bruce Adams at racing190sl@aol.com.

Fall Machine Pitch Baseball

Southern Pines is registering children ages 6 to 8 (age as of Aug. 1, 2009) for its fall machine pitch baseball league.

Emphasis is on fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship and fun.

Must register by 5 p.m. Sept. 10. Fee: $10 for Southern Pines residents; $25 nonresidents.

Forms also available at www.southernpines.net/Recrea tion/Athletics.aspx.

Coaches will call with practice information.

Games will be on Mondays and Wednesday evenings, with practices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Volunteer coaches are needed.

Adult Flag-Football League

Southern Pines is taking registrations for a 7-on-7 adult flag football league.

A captain's meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 17, at the Train House in Southern Pines.

Players must be age 18 or older by Oct. 1, 2009.

Questions, call Jordan Phillips at 692-2463 or e-mail him at phillips@southern pines.net.

Youth Golf Lessons

Southern Pines is accepting registrations for youth golf lessons.

Fred Vansteen, golf professional at Knollwood Fairways, will teach the fall lessons.

Class emphasis is on basics of golf.

Lessons are co-sponsored by Knollwood Fairways.

Junior Golf clubs are available for check-out at the Campbell House.

Pre-registration is required at the recreation office in the Campbell House. Class size limited to 14.

Lessons will be held Aug. 26 to Sept. 23 at Knollwood Fairways. Lessons for ages 7-9 will be from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Children ages 10-15 will attend from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Registration: Open until classes are full.

Baseball Teams Forming

A new 13U baseball team (must not turn 14 prior to May 1, 2010) is forming in the Aberdeen/Pinehurst/Southern Pines and surrounding area.

Those interested in participation with an organization based on fundamentals and skill improvement in preparation for USSSA tournament play, please e-mail contact information to sandhillsyouthbaseball@live. com.

A team representative will contact you with additional information regarding this opportunity.

Kiwanis Golf Tournament Set

The Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville will sponsor a Captain's Choice Golf Tournament on Sept. 17 at Cypress Lakes Golf Course with proceeds benefiting the Child Advocacy Center.

Check-in time is 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by opening ceremonies. Play begins at 1 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded for a variety of scores, including teams finishing in first, middle and last places.

Individuals and teams are welcome.

Registration is $100 for individual golfers or $350 for teams of four.

Hole sponsorships are available for $100 each or $450 for a team of players with one hole sponsorship.

For more information, contact Bruce Brown at 485-2672.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteer coaches are needed for all activities.

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

Alumni-Parent Challenge

The Pinecrest Cross Country Team will host the first Alumni-Parent Challenge Run on Aug. 20.

This will feature former runners and parents of current runners challenging the current team.

For more information contact coach John Buchholz at jbuchholz@nc.rr.com.

Little Tike Indoor Soccer

This league is an introduction to the game of soccer. It is designed for kids 4 and 5 years old (age as of Aug. 1, 2009) to get in the gym and have a lot of fun and learn the basics of soccer.

This league is co-sponsored with the Sandhills Celtic Soccer Club.

Practices and games will be played at Southern Pines Recreation Center.

Players must provide their own shin-guards and gym shoes, which are required to play.

Registration is $10 for Southern Pines residents; $25 nonresidents. Registration due by 5 p.m. Sept. 3.

Coach will notify the team and practice time. Forms also available at http://www.southern pines.net/Recreation/Athletics. aspx