The Butler Eagle sports department is seeking reader input for its weekly youth sports page, which will consist of subject matter pertaining to all youth sports.

If you know of any team or individual shining in any youth sport, a longtime league organizer and/or coach, or any unique story on this subject, please contact sports editor John Enrietto at 724-282-8010, by email at sports@butlereagle.com, by fax at 724-282-4180 or write to Sports Editor, P.O. Box 271, Butler, Pa., 16003.

Brett Rinker, 10, of Slippery Rock won the most recent North East Junior Golf Tournament held at the Golf Club at Somerset.Rinker shot a 44-41-85 to win the 10-11 age group.

Brian Routhieaux of Mars fired a 73 to capture the Division B Boys division of the keystone Public Golf Association P.J. Boatwright Junior Qualifier at Green Meadows Golf Course in Volant Monday.Ryan Prokay of Grove City placed third in the boys Division C bracket with an 84, two strokes behind the winner.

The Karns City Youth Football League will begin practice Monday at the youth center. Practice runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.The league is for youths ages 8 to 12. Call 724-445-458 for details.

The Pittsburgh Spirit will conduct its 2006 girls fast-pitch softball team tryouts Tuesdays (Aug. 23 and 30), Wednesdays (Aug. 24 and 31), Saturdays (Aug., 27 and Sept. 10) and Sundays (Aug. 28 and Sept. 11)For information, call 412-761-6413 or 724-934-0342 or visit www.eteamz.com/pittsburghspirit.

The North Main Street Church of God will host a girls basketball camp Monday through Thursday. Camp director is Melinda Rhoads.The junior high camp, for girls entering grades six through nine, runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee is $50.The elementary camp, for girls entering grades one through five, runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $40.Camp brochures are available at Hite's Bike Shop, May's Music or North Main Street Church of God.Call Laura at 724-282-7561 or 412-614-1533 for details.

The 2005 Titan Football Mini-Camp at Westminster College for players in grades three to nine will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday throughJuly 25 to 27.Cost is $50 per camper. For more information, call 724-946-7312.

Pickup recreational soccer games have been planned for boys and girls ages 7 to 17 beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Clay Township Park, Route 138 and Euclid School Road.Participants should bring gym shoes and water.

Signups for the Butler Area Midget Football League will be held Saturday and July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park.Players must reside in the Butler Area School District and can be ages 9 to 14. Boundaries will be strictly enforced.Each player must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian with a valid driver's license in order to sign up. First practice is Aug. 1.For details, call Steve Monteleone at 724-282-7616.

Beaver Falls Baseball will be hosting a pair of round-robin tournaments at the new Tiger Field: one for players 14-and-under Thursday through July 31 and one for players 16-and-under Aug. 4 through 7.Cost is $300 for either event and teams are guaranteed four games. Call Mike Kirschner at 724-891-3936 for more information.

The Karns City Area School District will hold its junior high summer soccer camp from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sugarcreek Elementary School.Cost is $70 ($20 second child discount). The camp is open to any boy or girl entering seventh or eighth grade who resides in the district.Blair Gerlach will serve as camp director. For an application, call Tim Johnston at 724-445-7762 or tjohnsto@zomminternet.net. Deadline is July 11.

The Allegheny College Soccer Camp for boys and girls ages 10 to 18 takes place Sunday through Thursday in Meadville.Fee is $240 for day campers, $320 for overnight campers. Call Angelo Panzetta at 814-332-5208 for details or a brochure.

The East Butler Baseball Association's fourth annual Appreciation Day will be held Sunday.The alumni game is slated for 2 p.m., a memorial ceremony is at 4 p.m., when Chuck Hetrick and Kevin Fencil will be honored. A family picnic will follow for all in attendance.All families of past and present players, coaches, parents, umpires and fans are invited to attend.Contact Dave McMillin at 724-4445, John Houston at 724-283-1967 or Dess Schnur at 724-285-1620 for details.

The Butler Boys Basketball Shooting Camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon July 25-29 in the high school gym.The camp is open to boys in grades 7 through 12. Call Joe Lewandowski at 724-284-9767 for details.

The Grove City YMCA is holding a Wolf Creek Youth Duathlon at 7 p.m. Aug. 5. The event is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 15.The duathlon has a run-bike-run format. Entry fee is $8 before Aug. 1, $10 thereafter.Call Jennifer at 724-458-4435 or at 724-458-9781 for details.