A hit for Hillsborough: The Annual Orange County Fall Hitting Clinic, run by veteran baseball coach Dean Dease, has rescheduled the clinic for Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cedar Ridge High School. For more information about this clinic for student athletes 12-18 years old, contact Dease at 732-6133, ext. 20200.

Coaching in Carrboro: The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is currently accepting volunteer coach's applications for its 2009 Youth Baseball (ages 6-15 years old) and Youth Girls Volleyball (ages 10-13) programs. Coaches must exhibit the ability to organize practices and communicate effectively with players, parents, and Recreation Department staff. They must also exhibit the ability to teach proper playing skills and fundamentals, sportsmanship, and provide an enjoyable atmosphere at practices and games. To receive a volunteer coach's application or additional information, please contact the Recreation Department at 918-7364. before Friday, Dec. 11.

Sapowski Memorial Tournament: UNC ice hockey will host the annual Jim Sapowski Invitational Tournament beginning on Friday, Nov. 20 at the Triangle Sportsplex in Hillsborough. Teams at the upcoming event include South Carolina, Christopher Newport, Loyola of Maryland, Alabama and Tennessee.

YMCA Basketball: Parents can still register their children for the local YMCA's winter basketball season, with age-group divisions that include Pre-Kindergarten, grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8. PreK and K-1 are coed divisions, while all other groups offer separate girls and boys divisions. Play begins Jan. 9, with games on SaturdaysAll divisions offer fun-focused play and instruction. Members and non-members alike can register in person at the YMCA at 980 MLK Jr. Blvd. or with an existing participant account through the online registration system at www.chcymca.org. For additional information, contact the YMCA at or 919-442-9622.

Chatham Lax: Registration is open for North Chatham Lacrosse's spring 2010 season. North Chatham is a non-profit organization that offers instructional clinics and game play for boys and girls. Please check www.fusionlacrosse.com for registration and team information.

The Bouncing Bulldogs, six-time and current U.S. Grand National jump rope champions, will host their 20th annual North Carolina Rope Skipping Workshop and International Jump Rope Spectacular on Nov. 27 at East Chapel Hill High School. The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a fundraising dinner and then the showcase at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Charryse Fredrick at or call 919-358-1536.

Coaching Clinic: Gill Athletics will host a USA Track& Field coaching school Dec. 18-20 at the UNC indoor facility on its ChapelHill campus. This 'Level I' program covers all track & field events,emphasizing fundamentals, rules, safety/risk management, and instruction techniques. For more information, see www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/or contact clinic director Andrew Allden at 542-3853.

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