The Strikkers, a 16 and under fastpitch softball team for girls, will hold tryouts on Nov. 22 and Dec. 7 at Oak Grove High School, 285 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose. Pitchers and catchers should report at 9 a.m. with position players to report at 10 a.m. The traveling team will play throughout the state and also in Colorado this summer. For more information, call Ernie Garcia 408.281.7855.

5-on-5 soccer

A five-a-side youth soccer league will play a four-week season Nov. 29 through Dec. 20 at Del Mar High School and the old Blackford High School. Games will be played on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

The 5-on-5 games feature smaller fields with bigger goals than normal soccer fields. The registration fee is $250 for teams up to seven players, or $50 per player for individuals.

For more information, call Tom Morman at 408.872.3134.

Youth water polo

A youth water polo program for boys and girls ages 9­14 meets twice weekly in the pool at Fremont High School. California Sports Center runs the program Sundays, 11 a.m.­12:30 p.m., and Mondays, 6:45­8 p.m. For more information, contact the California Sports Center at Fremont pool.

Bronco baseball

The Santa Clara University baseball program will host the Santa Clara Prospect Baseball Camp on Nov. 28­30. The camp is open to youngsters in grades 10­12. For more information, call Santa Clara assistant coach Mike Zirelli at 408.554.4151.

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