Sports Briefs

Pioneer Classic

An opening remains for a girls varsity basketball team in the annual Pioneer Classic coming up Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 1 at Pioneer High School. For more information, call athletic director Jerry Hannon at 408.535.6310.

Youth Volleyball

The Quicksilver Volleyball Club will hold tryouts for its age group teams (ranging from 12 to 18).

Tryouts will be held on Nov. 12 at San Jose City College at the following times: ages 17 and 18-- 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; ages 15 and 16-- 1-3:30 p.m.; and ages 12, 13 and 14-- 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Tryouts will be held on Nov. 19 at Oak Grove High School at the following times: ages 12, 13 and 14-- 9-11 a.m.; 15 and 16-- noon-2 p.m.; and ages 17 and 18-- 3-5 p.m.

Players should arrive early to sign forms and bring their own knee pads. The tryout fee is $20.

For more information check vball.com and go to the Quicksilver update page, or call 408.265.2335.

Officials needed

The City of Santa Clara needs basketball officials for the upcoming adult league season. Applicants must have previous officiating experience at the high school or adult league level. Games are played Monday through Thursday evenings, and officials are paid $18 per game to officiate two games and score one game per night. For more information, call 408.615.2260.

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