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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 run 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., Jan. 28, Orange Grove/Avalon: This hike includes several unmarked bike trails, bush whacking, stream crossings and hills. 410-721-1106.

Sat., Jan. 28-29, Caledonia State Park: This hike has stream valleys, rhododendron and a ridge walk on the Appalachian Trail. 410-336-8157.

Sat., Jan. 28: Prettyboy watershed: Hike on the west side of reservoir. Several stream crossings. 410-374-4879.