Assault takes fourth at AAU Nationals

The Assault finished fourth after a 46-42 loss to Worldwide from Atlanta in the third-fourth-place game. This year marks the team’s third consecutive trip to the final four at the National tournament. The Assault took second place in the U-8 and U-9 Nationals the past two years.

During its down time in New Orleans, the team took food to the homeless and victims of Hurricane Katrina. The team includes Anthony Cowan Jr., Jamar Watson, Reginald Gardner Jr., Jaylon Myles, Jayson Johnson, Mike White Jr., Mickey Bell, Antoine Banks Jr., and Davon Munson. The team is coached Anthony Cowan, Jerry Watson, Reginald Gardner and Mike White.

Fall sportsregistrations under way

The Maryland City Mustang soccer program will hold registration from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 5 in front of Brock Bridge Elementary School. Registration for ages 3 to 6 is $45, and for ages 7 and older is $90. The fee covers uniforms. Visit www.mcrcsoccer.venitsports.com or call John at 301-725-7711 or Steve at 301-725-6989.

The Savage Boys and Girls Club is holding online registration for its fall flag football season at www.savagegbc.org. Boys and girls ages 6 to 14 are eligible. There will be three age divisions. Registration closes at midnight Aug. 31. The season runs from late September to late November with weekly practices and games on Sundays. Call 240-671-3218.

The J. Green Wolverines, a new Laurel-based football and cheerleading organization that will play in the Prince George’s County Boys and Girls Club League, is seeking players and cheerleaders ages 7 to 14. The club also seeks volunteer football and cheerleading coaches. Registration will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sundays at World’s Gym, Route 197 and Muirkirk Road in Laurel. The Wolverines are holding a free football camp from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Eisenhower Middle School. Call James Green at 301-742-7277.

The Laurel Boys and Girls Club is holding registration for its fall sports: tackle football, cheerleading, soccer, youth boxing, martial arts and golf. Register online at www.laurelboysandgirlsclub.org or call 301-953-9340.

The Prince George’s Stags Youth Organization is holding registration for ages 5 to 15 for cheerleading and tackle football. There are no weight limits for ages U-8, U-10, U-12 and U-14. Call 301-386-4448 or 240-676-4844 or visit www.pgstags.com.

The Kettering Boys and Girls Club unlimited football program is looking for players ages 7 to 14 for unlimited weight play this fall. There are no residential boundary restrictions. Call Sam Durant at 240-304-7215 or visit www.klmbgc.com.

Soccer tryouts on tap

The Laurel Boys and Girls Club will hold tryouts for its U-14 boys’ travel soccer team from 6 to 8 p.m. today at McCullough Field, 8th and Montgomery Streets in Laurel. Players must be Prince George’s County and Laurel residents born during 1994 or 1995 and should wear cleats, shin guards, shorts and a white T-shirt. The season runs from September through the end of October. Send an e-mail to Brett Roar at baroar@hotmail.com.

The Laurel Wolves U-13 boys’ soccer team, in Division4 of the National Capital Soccer League, is looking for players born between Aug. 1, 1995, and July 31, 1996. Call Jose Rodas at 301-604-8335 or 202-744-5458 to arrange a tryout.

A new Laurel-based U-10 girls’ travel soccer team is forming and will begin play in the Central Maryland Short Sided League in the fall. The coach is a former Division I college coach. Players need not reside in Laurel. Call 240-601-2388.

The Laurel Soccer Club U-11 boys’ soccer team will hold tryouts during the summer for the fall 2008 and spring 2009 National Capital Soccer League seasons. Players must be born after July 31, 1997. Call Ricardo Ruiz at 301-345-4250 or send an e-mail to ricardoruiz20770@yahoo.com.

Soccer leaguesseek teams

QuickFeet Soccer and The Blueprint Gym will offer a summer soccer league for ages U-4 and U-5 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. and for ages U-6 through U-8 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 20 at Kingsford Elementary School, 1401 Enterprise Road in Mitchellville. Call 240-463-6144, send an e-mail to most@thebluprintgym.com for an application. QuickFeet Soccer Training also offers a year-round program for children 18 months to 18 years, including personal, small-group and team training. Visit www.quickfeetsoccertraining.com or call 301-577-7739.

U-12 through U-19 teams planning to play in the Prince George’s Soccer League this fall should apply by Aug. 15 at www.ncsa-soccer.org, call 301-927-0560 or send an e-mail to NCSA@juno.com. The season will start Sept. 13 with U-12, U-14 and high school divisions.

Laurel BGC holds camp

The Laurel Boys and Girls Club will hold its Summer Fun Camp each week through Aug. 22. Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day with a $100 registration fee per week. Before- and after-care are available. Register at www.laurelboysandgirlsclub.org or call 301-953-9340.

Sity Starsseek jump ropers

The Greenbelt Sity Stars performing and competitive jump rope team is looking for new members ages 6 to adult. The team trains in Double Dutch and single rope. Visit www.greenbeltsitystars.com or call 301-875-8221.

Soccer camps on tap

Everton Maryland FC will offer summer soccer camps for high school players from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through to Aug. 1 at Laurel High School. Visit www.evertonmd.com for the camp application or send an e-mail to eamd@comcast.net.

Basketball teamsholding tryouts

The D.C. Heat’s AAU and YBOA boys’ basketball teams are looking for players for their U-9 through U-13 teams to participate in fall leagues. Coaches are also needed for select teams. Call Abe Ball at 202 412-5048 or send an e-mail to ball1515@yahoo.com.

The Slam and Jam Hoyas AAU basketball organization is looking for players and coaches for the U-8 through U-16 age groups for the 2008-09 season. Call Riley Gore at 202-374-1601 or Vincent Williams at 240-398-6312. The Hoyas play in local, regional and national tournaments.

Team Sol is looking for girls’ basketball players for its U-8 and U-9 teams (players born after July 1, 1998, and July 1, 1997). Tryouts will be held Wednesday nights at Northwestern High School starting Wednesday. Visit www.teamsolbasketball.com or call 301-440-8436.

The Maryland Spartans seek U-10 players. Call coach John Perry at 301-674-9459 or Tony Spencer at 240-353-5375.

Basketball camps on tap

The HoopElite Basketball Program for boys and girls ages 7 to 17 will hold a defensive camp Friday and Saturday and a post play and guard skill camp Aug. 1 and 2 at the City of Bowie Gymnasium. The camps will be conducted by experienced coaches from area high schools. Visit www.hoopkidz.com or call David Dickerson at 888-466-7549.