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Competitive

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

The Pikesville Soccer Club is recruiting boys and girls players and coaches for the spring season. Teams will be formed in 8 to 14 age groups and 17-and-under. 410-363-8610.

Fast-pitch, wood bat, 30 plus recreational baseball league in Lutherville needs players. Season runs from April to July with one game each weekend. http://www.over30baseball.com.

MABA 15 U baseball team seeking two players for the 2012 Season. Home field is Dulaney High. 410-868-7239 or dhoffman@cpsgumpert.com.

Softball umpires needed for games in and around Baltimore County. Training and mentorship is available for anyone interested in becoming an umpire. 410-472-2884.

Towson rec accepts over-40 baseball registrations for 2012 season. seniorbaseball.org or 410-446-0228.

Mountain Club

The Mountain Club of Maryland conducts hikes, overnight and camping trips and maintains trails.

Sat., Feb. 4, Devil's Racecourse to Pen Mar: This is a Frederick County hike at the Pen Mar overlook. No stream crossings. Moderate pace. 410 747-2868.

Sun., Feb. 5, Patapsco Valley State Park, Hilton, Glen Artney, Orange Grove areas: This is an 11-mile hike in Howard and Baltimore counties. Points of interest include Bloede's Dam, two swinging bridges, Ilchester Rocks and Cascade Falls. Hike has numerous stream crossings. Moderate pace. 410 747-2868.