"In Brief" is a collection of announcements and upcoming events that appears in its entirety online and as space permits in our Thursday and Sunday print editions. To submit an item, email sports@annarbor.com.

The Saline Stix U12 baseball team made a pilgrimage to the Baseball Hall of Fame to compete in the 104-team Cooperstown Dreams Park Tournament.

The Stix, comprised entirely of Saline residents, complied a 5-1 record in pool play -- including a 9-1 win over the Florida state champion Gainesville Crocs -- before losing 9-5 to the Missouri Longhorns in the round of 16.

The Stix also placed in the top six of two skills competitions held before the tournament. Zach Schwartzenberger placed in the “Golden Arm” competition and eight members of the Stix placed in the “Around the Horn Plus” game.

Each team was asked to bring an umpire to help manage the heavy load of games. The Stix brought 19-year-old Saline graduate Ian Good, who was elected by his peers to be on the crew that worked the championship game.

HOCKEY

Hockey Excellence Program

The 11th annual Michigan High School Hockey Excellence Program runs from Thursday to Sunday at Arctic Coliseum in Chelsea. High school coaches from around the state send their top sophomore, junior and senior players for four days of on- and off-ice training, seminars and games. The camp was started by USA Hockey regional manager Bob Mancini and Chelsea High School hockey coach Don Wright to give players an opportunity to be evaluated by National Hockey League scouts. For game schedule information or other questions, contact Wright or Jennifer Vetter at (734) 433-4444.

BASKETBALL

Pioneer Girls Basketball Camp for Girls

This camp started Monday and runs through July 21 for grades 3-8 and until Thursday for high school players. Campers will acquire and improve fundamental skills through participation in drill work, games, and skill contests. You will improve your ball handling, work on fast break, and transition drills and participate in scrimmages. Please bring water and snack. Pioneer coach Crystal Westfield leads the camp. Click here for more information.

Skyline Camp

Coach Mike Lovelace and members of Skyline High School basketball program will host summer basketball camps for boys and girls looking to improve fundamentals and have fun. An elementary camp runs from July 18-22. Click here for more information.

Pioneer Basketball School

Pioneer boys basketball coach Rex Stanczak, his staff and Pioneer players will become teachers at the Pioneer Basketball School. The camps only remaining session is July 25-28. It focuses on shooting technique, ball handling, passing and man-to-man defense. After a lunch break each day, there will be 5-on-5 games. For more information, visit www.aareced.com.

BASEBALL

University of Michigan Baseball Camps

The Rich Maloney Michigan Summer Baseball Camps are back. Hosted all summer at the Wilpon Complex, there are camps for players at every skill level. Campers will receive hands-on instruction from Michigan baseball coach Rich Maloney and his staff. More information is available on MGoBlue.com.

GOLF

Michigan Women's Golf Academy

Michigan women's golf coach Cheryl Stacey will host the first Michigan Women's Golf Academy on July 21 to benefit the Jean Ledwith King Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan. Hosted at the Lake Forest Golf Club, the day will consist of instruction in the morning followed by a nine hole scramble in the afternoon. Click here for more information.

RUNS

Running the Rails

Running the Rails is back for its 24th year. The event takes place Aug. 21 and will include a 10K run, 5K run or walk and 1/2 mile kids fun run. All races are chip timed, with the 5K and 10K run on USATF-certified courses. Participants registered before Aug. 1 are guaranteed a moisture wicking shirt. For more information, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ypsilanti/RunningtheRails

TENNIS

City Tennis Tournaments

Registration for the 2011 Ann Arbor City Tennis Tournament is now open. First held in 1919, the singles tournament will be played Wednesday through Sunday, the men’s and women’s doubles is July 29-31 and the juniors is July 28-29. During the final day of the doubles event, the AAACTA will hold a town tennis celebration that features kids clinics and free food. Visit aaacta.org to register and for more information.

VOLLEYBALL

Fall Ball Sign Up

Registration is now available for Ann Arbor Rec & Ed’s fall coed youth volleyball league. For boys and girls entering grades 4-9 for the 2011-12 school year, this league is designed to develop skills and have fun. There are no cuts or tryouts. Online registration is available at www.aareced.com. Save $10 if you register by Aug 25. Practices begin in early October, games begin Oct, 15 and run through mid-December. Contact Karen Draves at 734-994-2300, extension 53254 or draves@aaps.k12.mi.us for more information.

CHEER

Special Needs Team

Wolverine All Star Gym is now forming its special needs cheer team. There will be a parent and athlete meeting at the Wolverine All Star Gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18. Last year was the team’s first year, it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved. Last year’s team attended competitions and cheered alongside Michigan cheerleaders at a basketball game. For more information, attend the meeting, email kfetyko@wolverineallstar.com or call 734-939-9339.

Wolverine All Star Camp

Wolverine All Star Camp summer camps are taking registrations. Attendees will learn balance, coordination and agility through the sport of cheerleading. The camps include cheerleading instruction and routines, dance, tumbling, team building, group games and fun activities. Parents, family and friends are encouraged to attend the parent show on the final day of camp. For more information visit http://www.wolverineallstar.com/index.php or call 734-929-9339.