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Competitive

Towson rec holds registration for baseball starting this month. Practices starts in March. 410-887-5883 or http://www.towsonrec.com.

Baltimore Tennis Patrons forming winter indoor instructional and team programs for boys and girls in grades 4-12. Program runs to March. 410-296-2100 or http://www.tennispatrons.org.

Team registrations are being accepted for the Indoor Field Hockey Extravaganza, Garrison Forest School, Jan. 16, under-16, under-18 and under-12 age groups. 410-363-8610 or prpc21208@aol.com.

Cockeysville Clippers 14U travel baseball team seeks players for 2012 season for MABA league and tournament play. michaelreid241@comcast.net

Mountain Club

Wed., Dec. 28, Gunpowder Falls: Enjoy a circuit hike of approximately 7.5 miles with some hills and nice views of the Gunpowder River. 410-661-3182.

Sat., Dec. 31, Loch Raven Merryman Trail: This is an out-and-back hike that follows trails between Dulaney Valley and Warren roads. 805-300-4698.

Sun., Jan. 1: Big Gunpowder Falls State Park: Gently paced 2-mile hike with some stream crossings and minor elevation gains. 443-938-4112.