The United States Youth Volleyball League is taking signups for its 2003 fall season. The eight-week program will begin on Sept. 9 at Kirk Park in San Jose. USYVL is open to boys and girls ages 8­14. League members will receive an official league volleyball, uniform top, individual medal and equipment upon signing up for the program. To sign up, call 888.988.7985 or visit www.USYVL.org.


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 (12U­18U). For more information on the fall tryouts and coaching opportunities, please call Ernie Garcia at 408.281.7855 or visit www.strikkers.org.


Officials needed

The Fermar Corporation is looking for high school sports officials for the upcoming fall season. Officials are needed for football, field hockey, soccer, girls' volleyball and water polo.

Fermar, which has been providing officials for high school athletic events in the Santa Clara Valley since 1977, will hold meetings and clinics for those men and women interested in becoming officials.

Officials earn between $25 and $55 per game, depending upon the sport and level of competition (varsity, junior varsity, freshman), and also have the opportunity to work with youth and adult sports leagues in the area.

No experience is necessary, though knowledge of the sport a prospective official wishes to work in is important. Officials also work at their own schedule. For more information, call Fermar at 408.296.7900 or visit www.fermarcorp.com.


Field hockey

Eighth-grade girls planning to play field hockey at Willow Glen High School in the fall of 2003 are encouraged to contact athletic director Peggy Booth for summer camp information and a workout schedule. Booth can be reached at 408.535.6330, ext. 745, or at peggy_booth@sjusd.org.


Contacting sports

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