Pitch, hit and run
The Pepsi Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run competition is seeking organizations interested in hosting local competition for the nationwide skills challenge for kids ages 14 and younger. Those organizations interested in hosting can visit www.mlb.com/phr. The grassroots program is in its 11th year of existence and is designed to provide youth across North America with an integrated competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball skills. The final will compete for the nation title during the Major League Baseball All-Star week in San Francisco.
Softball hitting camp
Dionna Harris, leading hitter on the 1996 USA Olympic gold medal softball team, will head a hitting camp and hold private lessons Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13 and 14, at The Dugout in Arvada. For information, call 303-429-5662 or go online at www.atthedugout.com.
Crossover heads into year 2
The Colorado Crossover of the International Basketball League will have a new look for its second season. Eric Stoffel has been hired as the team’s new coach. The Crossover will play all of its home games at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood. Colorado’s season opener will be March 9 against Lake County Lakers from Illinois.
Open Rapids tryout
The Colorado Rapids, of the Major League Soccer club scheduled an open tryout from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Westminster City Park. Rapids coaches and other local coaches will be on hand to identify local and regional talent, and give players an opportunity to showcase their skills in a professional environment. For information, call 720-931-1980 or go online at www.coloradorapids.com.