ASA Softball Tournament

The Connecticut ASA (Amateur Softball Association) will hold the 2002 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch National Championship tournament August 16-20 in Stratford (at Deluca Field and Short Breach Park). Twenty-four teams from around the nation will compete in the double-elimination tournament. The Stratford Brakettes (who finished third last year) will return as the host team. For further information on tickets (like tournament passes), go to www.townofstratford. com/softball on the web or call Stratford Recreation Department at 1-203-385-4052.

Danbury Soccer Tryouts

A U14 boys’ premier soccer team, coached by Danbury High School and Western Connecticut University’s John Benitez,will have tryouts on Thursday, July 11, from 6:30 to 8 pm, at Kenosia Park in Danbury. For further information, call Helena Abrantes at 746-4023 or John Benitez at 798-7244.

Woodbury Ski & Skate

The Woodbury Ski & Skate Park is accepting bookings for its annual skate camps for skateboarders, inline skaters, and bikers. Camps will be held July 29 through August 2/4 and August 26 through August 30/September 2 (the camps can be five- or seven-day camps and cost is $299 for the five-day and $350 for the seven-day). Camps will run from 10:30 am to 6 pm and feature lessons, video analysis, and open skate sessions. To cool off, swimming will also be available. Call 263-2203 or see www.woodburyskiarea.com for further information.

U13 Soccer Tryouts

Tryouts for a Girls U13 team will be held Tuesday, July 16, from 6 to 8 pm, at Pomperaug High School in Southbury. There will be a makeup date on July 23 if it is rained out. For further information, call Hal Pattison at 267-6981or visit the web at www.southburysoccer.com

Premier Soccer Tryouts

A U16 girls’ premier soccer team, coached by Fairfield University’s Marie Piechocki, will have tryouts on Saturday, July 13 (10 am at Redding Elementary). The team will be based out of Redding. Call Joe Scavo at 1-203-938-4117 for further information.