The Wolverines of the Campbell­Saratoga Youth Football organization have begun practice sessions for the 2003 season at Prospect High School. Youngsters can sign up for football or to become cheerleaders at that time.

Youngsters should provide a birth certificate and physical release from a doctor at the time of registration. For more information, call Leonard Marshall at 408.829.6123, Ed Brinson at 408.802.7255 or Mike Anderson at 408.460.6272, or visit the website at http://www.campbellfootball.com.


Strikkers tryouts

The Strikkers girls' fast-pitch softball team will be hosting fall tryouts at Oak Grove High School for its four age divisions: 18 and under, 16 and under, 14 and under and 12 and under.

The 18U and 16U tryouts will be held on Aug. 17 and 24. Pitchers and catchers for the 18U division should report at 9 a.m. and position players should arrive at noon. For the 16U division, pitchers and catchers should report at 10:30 a.m. and position players at noon.

The 14U and 12U tryouts will be on Aug. 16 and 23. Pitchers and catchers for both age groups should report at 2 p.m. All position players should arrive at 3 p.m.

The Strikkers organization is also seeking coaches and assistant coaches for various teams (12U-18U). For more information on the fall tryouts and coaching opportunities, please call Ernie Garcia at 408.281.7855 or visit http://www.strikkers.org.


Martial arts

Members of the Studio Kicks Martial Arts Training Center of Los Gatos won 12 medals—eight of which were for first place—in the wushu division at the Chinese American Athletic Tournament on July 20.

Casey Dahlbeck, Kyle Mui, Ryan Mui, JoAnne Fitzsimmons and Pat McGale all turned in medal performances in either the weapons or forms competition for their respective age groups. The team is coached by Richard Branden.


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