Hitting camp
Ralston Valley High School will host its annual hitting camp for ages 10-14 Saturday, Jan. 27, at the North Jefferson Junior Baseball Association’s indoor facility at 9374 W. 58th Ave. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon by varsity head coach Shane Freehling. Cost is $30. For more information, call Freehling at 303-349-7480.
Baseball tryouts
Arvada Junior Baseball will host tryouts for 9 to 14 year olds Feb. 3. For more information on locations go online at www.arvadajuniorbaseball.com, or call Jeff Brown at 720-338-8610.
Standings online
For up to date Class 5A and 4A boys and girls basketball standings, go to www.milehighnews.com and click on sports. You can also vote on our new online poll question — What is the most intense rivalry in Jeffco?
Softball opening
Arvada West High School has an opening for a head varsity softball coach. Applicants can mail their resume and letters of recommendation to: Arvada West High School, Attention: Jodi Reinhard, 11325 Allendale Dr., Arvada, CO 80004.
Football opening
Green Mountain High School has an opening for a head varsity football coach. Those interested can call Green Mountain athletic director Bob Brown at 303-982-9513, or e-mail him at rwbrown@jeffco.k12.co.us.
Feb. 19
Softball camps
The Dugout, 5135 W. 58th Ave., in Arvada will host a hitting and fielding softball camp Feb. 19. For more information, call Mo Nelson at 303-232-6864.
State Games of America
National online registration is available for the 2007 State Games of America, Aug. 2-5, in Colorado Springs. More than 10,000 athletes from across the nation are expected to compete in the 29-sport event for amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels. Go online at www.stategames.org and click on the State Games of America logo for registration information.
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 designed to provide youth 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.