Items for the CHN's calendars or briefs should be submitted, with a contact phone number, at least two weeks in advance by e-mail to chnsports@nando.com; via fax to (919) 968-4953; or by mail to Sports, The Chapel Hill News, 505 West Franklin Street. Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Phone calls are not accepted to submit calendar items. The Chapel Hill News and The News & Observer retain the right to edit submissions as necessary. Questions may be directed to Sports at (919) 932-2000, ext. 8743.

Carolina Baseball Club will conduct tryouts for competitive youth baseball teams (ages 9, 10, 11 and 12 years old) in two sessions this month: Nov. 16 and Nov. 22-23, both at Carrboro's Hank Anderson Park, Field No. 1. Each team will compete in weekend tournaments, which typically begin in March and end with a championship in June. Game locations include Raleigh, Rocky Mount and Greensboro. Participants must register by Nov. 10 in order to try out. For more information, send e-mail to mike_byerley@nc.rr.com.

Wilson Park: Members of the public wanting to comment about features and design of play equipment for children ages 2-5 at Wilson Park in Carrboro are invited to attend a discussion 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Carrboro Century Hall, 100 North Greensboro Street. For more information contact Robert Douglass, Carrboro Facilities Supervisor at 918-7384 or rdouglass@townofcarrboro.org.

Gallop and Gorge: This annual 5-mile race affords Thanksgiving diners the chance at absolution before they dig into the gravy and mashed potatoes. (It also caps another year of Tour de Carrboro racing series.) Held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27, it steps off at 8 a.m. at the Fleet Feet store in Carrboro Mall. For more information, see www.cardinaltrack.com.

UNC Track & Field is looking for individuals interested in becoming meet officials, says Andrew Allden of UNC Athletics. Carolina will host a certification course from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Eddie Smith Indoor Track. Fees include USATF membership ($30 per year) and officials' certification ($25, good through 2011). Certified officials are compensated for working UNC meets and can choose to work as few or as many meets as desired. For more information or to receive a registration form, contact: Andrew Allden at 962-5195 or at Allden@uncaa.unc.edu.

Coaching opportunities: Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is currently accepting volunteer coach's applications for 2009 Spring Baseball (players six to 15 years old) and Girls Volleyball (players 10 to 13 years old). Coaches should 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. Deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 5. To receive a volunteer coach's application or additional information, please contact the recreation department at 918-7364.

REC CONTACTS:

YMCA: The Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA is located at 980 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, 27514. Phone:442-9622. Online: www.chcymca.org.

Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation: The CH Community enter is located at 200 Plant Road, Chapel Hill, 27514. Phone: 968-2784. Online: www.chapelhillparks.org.

Carrboro Recreation and Parks: Offices are located the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro Street, 27510. Phone: 918-7364. Online: ci.carrboro.nc.us/RP/default.htm or go to the main page at www.townofcarrboro.org and click on the 'Recreation' link.

Cardinal Track Club: online at www.cardinaltrack.com.

Girls on the Run: Phone 401-6307. Mail can go to 1415 West Highway 54, Suite 211, Durham, 27707. Phone: 401.6307. Online: e-mail info@gotrtriangle.com or visit www.gotrtriangle.com.

Pacers -- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Pacers: Phone coach Meredith Bolon at 619-4565, or Randy Young, 967-0960. Online: pacers.runningland.com.

NCAC -- The North Carolina Aquatic Club is online at www.ncacswim.org.Phone (919) 943-6420, mail 5008 Silhouette Drive, Durham, NC 27713, or e-mail info@ncacswim.org.