SPORTS BRIEFS

Soccer tryouts to be held for boys/girls

The Los Angeles Futbol Club will host open tryouts and training sessions for 2008-2009 season.

Boys and girls, ages 9-14, are encouraged to participate in the sessions, which will be held at La Cañada High (boys) and Maranatha High (girls) from through March 20.

All players should bring water, a soccer ball, cleats and shin guards.

To find out specific sessions times, visit the organization’s website at www.lafcsoccer.com.

For more information, contact Rafa Moran (boys) at (213) 359-8188 or Teddy Chronopoulos (girls) at (626) 399-2553.

Assistant swimming coach needed

The Hoover High swimming team is seeking an assistant coach for the upcoming season.

For more information, contact Hoover Athletic Director Jack Van Patten at jvanpatten@gusd.net.

CSA baseball/softball registration set

Registration for the 2008 Crescenta Sports PONY baseball and ASA softball seasons will be held by mail.

The leagues are open to all area boys and girls ages 4-16.

For more information, visit the organization’s website at https://eteamz.active.com/crescentasports/.

Boys and girls water polo players sought

A Santa Clarita Valley-based age group water polo club is seeking boys and girls between the ages of 11-13.

The club is run by Crescenta Valley High School girls’ Athletic Director Pete Loporchio.

For more information, contact Loporchio at coachloporchio@aol.com or visit the website www.scvwaterpolo.homestead.com.

CVSC seeking players for new season

The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club is searching for players to compete on the club’s under-12 and under-13 girls’ soccer programs.

For more information, contact Cesar Hidalgo at eliteskillssoccer@charter.net or visit the club’s website at www.cvsoccerclub.com.