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DreamMakers Academy-White will be holding tryouts for its U-13 girls' basketball program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through September at Mary Virginia Merrick Center, 4275 4th Street, SE, in the District. Experienced players preferred. Call coach Kevin Jackson at 240-882-0305 or Tiffany Poindexter at 301-448-0206.

The Slam and Jam Youth Development Organization is looking for experienced players for the U-8 through U-16 age groups for the 2008-09 seasons. Teams play in local and out-of-town AAU, YBOA and USBA tournaments. Call Riley Gore at 202-374-1601 or Vincent Williams at 240-398-6312.

The Blaktop Ballaz AAU boys' basketball program is seeking experienced players for its U-16 and U-17 teams. Players must be in the ninth, 10th or 11th grade or born after Sept. 1, 1991. The Ballaz compete in out-of-town tournaments and nationals. Call coach Corey Adams at 301-412-0236 or visit www.blaktopballaz.com.

The Mid-Atlantic Running Rebels AAU basketball program is holding tryouts for dedicated U-10, U-11 and U-15 boys' players. Call coach Mike Davis at 202-422-4043 or coach Andrew Hawkins at 301-868-6843.

The Maryland United Lady Ballers are looking for girls born between 1992 and 1997 for AAU teams. Call 301-254-1214.

The Maryland Spartans-J.P. Sports are looking for players for 2008 fall league and the 2008-09 AAU season. Skills and development sessions are also planned. For U-8 through U-10 players, call John Perry at 301-674-9459 or send an e-mail to Mdspartans@aol.com or call Tony Spencer at 240-353-5375.  For U-11 and U-13 players, call Al Watson at 301-257 9314.  For other inquires, call Shirley McAbee at 301-758-3573.

The D.C. Assault U-9 and U-10 travel basketball teams are seeking players for the upcoming season. Players cannot turn 11-years old before Sept. 1, 2009, unless they are in the fourth grade. Workout sessions are held from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays at The Bowie City Gym. Call coach Donald Toatley at 301-793-0595 or send an e-mail to dtoatley@dcassault.org.

The Beltway Ballers AAU/ YBOA basketball organization is looking for basketball players in the U-11 and U-14 age groups. Tryouts will be held this week. Call Roy at 410-977-4337 or visit www.beltwayballers.com.

The Maryland Lakers Youth Basketball Organization is seeking boys ages 10 to 12 for AAU and YBOA teams. Tryouts are being held Mondays and Wednesdays. League and tournament play is in the metro area with some travel beyond the Beltway. Call Kenny at 301-556-3117 or 301-808-3920.

The D.C. Heat's nationally ranked AAU/YBOA boys' basketball program seeks players for its U-9 through U-13 teams for fall leagues. Experienced coaches are also needed. Call Abe Ball at 202-412-5048, send an e-mail to ball1515@yahoo.com or visit www. leaguelineup.com/dcheat .

Team Sol is looking for girls' basketball players for its U-8 through U-14 AAU teams. Tryouts will be held Saturday and Sunday at Northwestern High School. Visit www.teamsolbasketball.com or call 301-440-8436.

The Pryme Time Youth Basketball Organization is seeking girls born from 1995 through 1997 for AAU and YBOA teams. Tryouts will be held the first week of September. Winter league and tournament play will be in the metro area. Call Adrienne Dunning at 240-381-8573 or send an e-mail to CoachADunning@gmail.com.

The Maryland Beltway Lady Cougars AAU Organization will be hosting a Saturday girls' fall league and is seeking players ages 9 to 13 to fill out teams. Games will be played at Largo High School. Contact Bob Pettis at 301-502-9491 or Keith Devoe at keith.devoe@pgcps.org.

The Triple Threat U-14 boys' basketball team is looking for experienced AAU/YBOA players for the upcoming season. Tryouts are ongoing. Call coach Pruitt at 301-773-7904.

The newly formed P.G. Blazing Bulls are seeking players for their U-10 through U-12 teams. Tryouts are scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 20 at The Bowie City Gym. Call Daniel Rogers at 240-988-8639.

The D.C. Assault is planning tryouts in September for its U-12 boys' YBOA team and a U-12 boys' Division I team. Call Christina Thomas at 240-687-5628 or Kim Swingler at 202-255-9199.

The P.G. Metro Steelers are seeking players for their U-9 through U-16 teams for the 2009 season. Call 301-254-2543.

The L.A. Hawks AAU basketball organization seeks U-10 and U-15 players for the upcoming season. Call Carlos at 202-538-4105 or send an e-mail to lahawks22@gmail.com.

The Laurel-based Metro Lady Stars AAU basketball organization is planning tryouts for two U-10 teams and a U-12 team for the fall/winter seasons. Players must not be older than 10 or 12 as of July 1. Call Devonne Powell at 240-398-4352 or send an e-mail to metroladystars@yahoo.com.

Registrations scheduled

The Oxon Hill Boys and Girls Club is holding registration for flag football, tackle football, soccer and cheerleading from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Oxon Hill Staff Development Center, 7707 Livingston Road, behind Oxon Hill Elementary School. Call Joe for soccer at 240-351-6460, Ernie for football at 202-236-9595 and Tanya for cheerleading at 202-841-3382.

The Southern Maryland Eagles of the Capital Beltway League are seeking athletes ages 5 to 16 for the fall football and cheerleading seasons. The club is planning a free football mini-camp. Call 240-312-3392 or visit www.southernmdeagles.org.

The Maryland Spartans-Books B4 Ball football, cheerleading and tutorial program continues Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Kenmoor Elementary School in Landover. The club is part of the American Youth Football and Cheer League, a national partner of the NFL. Coaches are needed. Call Jay at 240-882-2505 or Melvin at 240-882-2463.

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.

Hoops events scheduled

Total Concept Training is conducting player developmental clinics from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at Holy Family Gym in Temple Hills. The clinics are open to boys and girls ages 6 to 16 and designed to improve fundamental basketball skills. Call coach Brown at 240-210-5386 or send an e-mail to brown549@hotmail.com.

The Lady Pumas will hold their first annual fall basketball league for girls' varsity teams Sept. 13 to Oct. 25, with all games at Henry A. Wise High School. Visit www.ladypumas.ws or call Mr. Waters at 301-332-2203.

The Fairfax Stars Girls Team Showcase Event will be held Oct. 3-4 at the Capital Sports Complex. This is an NCAA sanctioned event with college coaches in attendance. Each team will play four games. The cost is $450 per team or $75 per individual. The entry deadline is Sept. 20. Visit www.fairfaxstars.org.

The Team Sol girls' basketball program will hold its fifth annual Girls' Elite Drop-In Fall League Sept. 13-Nov. 9 for AAU and JV high school teams. Games will be played Saturdays at the Capital Sports Complex and Sundays at Northwestern High School. More than 90 teams played last year. Visit www.teamsolbasketball or call 301-440-8436.

Football teams sought

The Metropolitan Washington American Youth Football League is registering new associations for the 2008 season. The league is part of a national organization. Teams will have the chance to play their way into the American Youth Football National Tournament in Florida. There are several weight divisions, including unlimited. Call Jaison Young at 202-439-5420 or visit www.leaguelineup.com/mpwayfl.

The Potomac Valley AAU Football League is registering new teams for the 2008 season. The league is nationally based and teams will have the chance to play their way into the AAU Nationals in Florida. There are divisions for U-6, U-8, U-10, U-12 and U-14 teams. All except for U-6 are unlimited weight. Call 301-653-2814 or visit www.pvaaufootball.info.

Coaches needed

The Oxon Hill Boys and Girls Club seeks football, soccer, basketball and cheerleading coaches for all age levels. Call Erika Freeman at 202-409-3139 or Douglas Burrell at 301-312-2074.

The Capitol Heights-based Prince George's Falcons football and cheerleading programs seek coaches for the 2008 season. Call 301-390-1130 or send an e-mail to pgfalcons@hotmail.com.

The Marlboro Cheerleading Program is seeking a tumbling coach. Call Candice Smith at 240-838-8403 or Debra Coley at 202-528-6920.

Jump ropers sought

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 240-401-1102. Experienced tumbling and dance teachers also needed. Call 301-875-8221.