Saarloos Aims for Team USA

Cal State Fullerton pitcher Kirk Saarloos said he has accepted an invitation to try out for collegiate Team USA. Saarloos, a junior, will leave today for training camp in Tucson, Ariz. Trials begin tonight.

Saarloos will join Titan sophomore Mike Rouse, who was invited earlier. The 22-man roster will be selected from 35 players. The team, coached by USC’s Mike Gillespie, will play about 30 exhibition games around the nation and finish the summer at a tournament in the Netherlands.

GOLF

Mike Farrell of Coto de Caza and Steve Conway of Irvine each shot five-under-par 67 in the second round of the AJGA Las Vegas Founders’ Legacy Junior tournament at the Legacy Golf Club in Henderson, Nev.

Farrell is tied for fourth at 141, seven strokes behind leader Chez Reavie of Mesa, Ariz. Conway is at 142. Paul Imondi of Tustin is at 147.

SOCCER

Jodi Coffman has been hired as women’s coach at Santa Ana College. Coffman, who played at UC Santa Barbara, had been the women’s coach at San Diego City College for three years.

* Jennifer Shaver, formerly of Newport Harbor High, signed to play at Vanguard. Shaver was a starting defender as a freshman last season at Cypress College.

WATER POLO

Orange Coast College has hired Jason Gall to coach the men’s water polo team, according to athletic director Jane Hilgendorf. Gall, who played at El Dorado High, Fresno State and USC, also will continue to coach the women’s team at Pomona-Pitzer. The teams’ seasons do not conflict.

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Calendar of Events

RUNNING

Saturday

* Amnesty International’s Run for Freedom 5 and 10K. Start is south of Huntington Beach Pier. Details: (310) 815-0450.

June 24

* Wild Rivers 5K Challenge at Wild Rivers water park in Irvine. Features a 5K run and a two-mile “water park challenge” that includes running, swimming and water-slide riding. Details: (949) 768-9453, ext. 202.

July 4

* Anaheim Hills Firecracker 5 and 10K. Start at Canyon High School. Details: (714) 765-7255.

* Run in the Park 5 and 10K. Crown Valley Community Park in Laguna Niguel. Details: (949) 495-9622.

* Tommy’s Surf City 5K. Start at Huntington Beach High School. Run in conjunction with Huntington Beach Fourth of July parade and expo. Details: (714) 374-1535, ext. 4.

Tuesday

* Adventure 16’s Costa Mesa store is offering a free clinic for beginning and intermediate backpackers. “Learn how California’s diverse destinations affect gear choices and trip planning.” Details: (949) 650-3301.

Wednesday

* REI’s Santa Ana store presents a slide show and discussion on outdoor photography hosted by professional photographer Don Gale. Free presentation starts at 7 p.m. Gale is also offering a $40 outdoor photography workshop June 24 at Santiago Oaks Regional Park. Details: (714) 543-4142.

BICYCLING

Saturdays

* Orange Coast Velo cycling club meets at Worthy Park located at 17th and Main Street in Huntington Beach. Rides vary from 25 to 50-plus miles and begin at 7:30 a.m. with periodic regrouping and rest stops. After-ride socializing at Noahs Bagels on Main Street. For further information call Jerry, (714) 960-4214, or Peter, (714) 848-7618.

* Orange County Wheelmen training, 8 a.m., Food Park, MacArthur and Main, Irvine. Beginner and intermediate training group will ride and stay as a group. Informal lectures will cover stretching, nutrition and hill climbing. Led by Fred and Peg Bauer, (714) 997-0892.

* Bicycle Club of Irvine rides, 9 a.m., meet at Deerfield Park, Irvine. Three routes, 10-15, 15-25 and 25-35 miles, each with a stop midway for breakfast. Rides finish at about 11:30 a.m. Ride leaders Scott and Sandy Angle, (714) 960-4068.

* Velo Allegro Cycling Club meets at 8 a.m. at Long Beach Marina off Second Street for 24-mile ride at 14-18 mph pace. Those with paceline experience meet at 7:30 a.m. for warmup and speed training of up to 50 miles. Details: Julio, (562) 988-8117.