The West Valley Flash, a girls under 11 (born after July 31, 1992) Class 1 soccer team, will hold tryouts for the 2004 season on Feb. 7, 10 a.m.­noon, at Rogers Middle School, 4835 Doyle Road, San Jose. The Flash posted a 10-0 record a year ago and made it to the round of 16 at the Class 1 State Cup competition. Position players and a goalkeeper are needed. For more information, call Vicki at 408.810.0400.

5-on-5 soccer

Sign-ups for boys and girls in the under 8 through under 17 divisions are now being accepted for a winter 5-on-5 soccer league in the Campbell/West San Jose area. For more information, call Monica at 408.203.5262 or email jesasoccer2004@yahoo.com.

Umps needed

The Los Gatos­Saratoga Girls Softball Association is looking for an umpire-in-chief to oversee umpiring needs for the spring season that will begin in March. Amateur Softball Association certification is preferred, but all interested candidates are welcome. For more information, contact Mike Arnold at marnold67@comcast.net or 408.727.3310.

Hall of Fame

The Los Gatos High School Athletic Hall of Fame will hold ceremonies for its first group of inductees with a special dinner slated for May 1 at the LaRinconada Country Club in Los Gatos.

Included in the initial class of inductees are such former Wildcat greats as former Olympic gold medallist Chris Von Saltza, former National Football League players Bill Fairband and Holden Smith, and former Canadian Football League star Hugh Campbell. Rounding out the list of 14 Hall of Fame inductees will be former Cats Gary Lynn, Heidee Ruiz, the late Dave Anderson, Ken Spagnola, Suzy Meckenstock Seandel, the late Bob Brannen, Dave Bearden, Bob Chambers, Todd Mayo and Eddie Siracusa.

Tickets for the Hall of Fame dinner are priced at $75, and those attending the dinner will have the opportunity to nominate former Los Gatos athletes for induction in 2005.

For ticket information, call the Los Gatos Athletic Association at 408.354.2002.

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