The Harlem Globetrotters will make their annual San Jose visit on Jan. 17 when they play at 7:30 p.m. game at the Compaq Center. The 'Trotters, recent inductees into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, will play a single game in San Jose before playing two games on Jan. 18 at the Oakland Coliseum (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) and one on Jan. 20 at the Cow Palace (1 p.m.).

Tickets are available by calling 408.998.TIXS or at all Ticketmaster outlets.


Roller hockey

The high school winter roller hockey season will begin Jan. 4, and Los Gatos plans to field two teams to compete in league play at the Rollin' Ice skating center, located at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose.

Games are played Friday and Saturday evenings. The season, which consists of 11 games and playoffs, runs through late March.

Roller hockey is a club sport at the high school level. The cost is $150 per player, depending on the number of players on the roster. Players interested in participating should contact coach Randy Frey at 408.356.1424.


Softball sign-ups

The Los Gatos­Saratoga Girls Softball Association will continue sign-ups for the spring 2003 season through Jan. 15. Girls ages 7­14 are eligible for the recreational league. For more information or a registration packet, call the league's hotline at 408.291.2148 or email LGSGSA@att.net.


Soccer players

The Los Gatos Salsa, a girls under-16 Class 1 soccer team, is looking for players for next fall is looking for players at all positions. For information, call Steve Stavis at 408.358.2046.