The West Valley Slammers girls softball organization will hold sign-ups for the spring 2003 season on Jan. 4 and 11, 9 a.m.­2 p.m., and Jan. 8, 6:30­9 p.m., in the cafeteria at Bagby Elementary School, Leigh and Curtner avenues in San Jose.

The recreational league is open to girls ages 5­16. First-time players must provide a birth certificate. For more information, call 408.377.1960 or visit www.wvslammers.com.


Rams need coach

Willow Glen High School is looking for a girls junior varsity softball coach for the 2003 spring season. Anyone interested should contact athletic director Peggy Booth at 408.535.6330 or peggy_booth@sjusd.k12.ca.us.


Girls soccer training

Soccer training will begin soon for girls in the under-11 age group planning to play in the 2003 spring season. Jorge Espinoza, a soccer professional with more than 20 years of experience, will lead the training sessions, which will help girls develop skills to play at every level, from recreation to class 1. For more information, call Lisa Lord at 408.356.5889.


Youth sports grants

The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (BASHOF) is accepting grant applications from youth organizations and schools interested in purchasing new sports equipment.

The BASHOF Youth Fund has provided nearly $2 million to more than 350 sports organizations in the 11 counties of the Bay Area since its inception in 1981.

The deadline for returning completed applications is Jan. 31, 2003. For more information, call 415.352.8827 or visit www.bashof.org to download an application.


Girls soccer

The Mountain View­Los Altos Avalanche, Storm and Mercury girls competitive soccer teams are looking for players (born between Aug. 1, 1989, and July 31, 1993) for the upcoming season. For more information, contact Brian Nesmith at 408.220.2301 or brian.nesmith@bluecoat.com.