RECREATION CALENDAR: May 28-June 4

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  • Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:20pm
  • Sports

BASEBALL

KENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMP

These camps for players ages 6-12 are scheduled for June 24-26, and July 27-31, from 9 a.m.-3p.m. at Wilson Playfields in Kent. The cost of the three-day June camp is $75; the cost of the five-day July camp is $135. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000, or online at www.ci.kent.wa.us/parks.

TRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUB

Players ages 12-18 with a passion for baseball and a desire to take their game to the next level are invited to a workout with Triple Play baseball Club. More information: (253) 249-9359.

SHARP BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT

Athletes are being accepted for upcoming programs. Private and group lessons in hitting and advanced infield, as well as strength and conditioning programs are available. More information: (425) 306-0814.

EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS

Team facility rental requests are being accepted. Options include rental only, or team training provided by Coach Embery. Limited time slots are available. More information on all of the above is available by contacting Coach Embery at (253) 218-9713.

BASEBALL JAZZ

Professional lessons, camps and coaches clinics are being offered by former Atlanta Braves scout Steve Goucher and the Jazz staff. More information: (206) 230-9011, or online at www.baseballjazz.com, or e-mail to goucher15@hotmail.com.

BASKETBALL

KENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPS

These camps for boys and girls ages 7-14 are scheduled for July 7-10 and Aug. 3-7, both at the Kent Commons gym. The camps will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The cost is $135. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-6000, or online at www.ci.kent.wa.us/parks.

KENTLAKE HOOP CAMP

Kentlake girls basketball coach Scott Simmons and the Falcons will be hosting their annual basketball camp on June 24-26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first two days and 9 a.m. to noon on the final day. For more information, contact Scott Simmons at scott.simmons@kent.k12.wa.us or call 253-740-7168 or 253-373-4693.

FISHING

W. WASHINGTON WALLEYE CLUB

The club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. behind and below the Green Acres Learning Center, 1826 S. 240th St. (just past Highline Community College). Guests are always welcome. More information: (253) 852-3296 or http://walleye-club.com or P.O. Box 4204, Kent, 98032, or e-mail: sports@foxinternet.net.

NORTHWEST BASSMASTERS

The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefield Office Park Complex Center, 1150 114th Ave. S.E. in Bellevue. More information: Kirk Bain at (425) 922-3469.

FOOTBALL

AUBURN PARKS ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL

This league is for players age 18 and older. It is six-a-side, pass-only on a modified field with an intermediate-size football. Teams play an eight-game schedule against teams from Auburn and Kent. Division leaders advance to playoffs. The team entry fee is $590, and the registration deadline is June 27. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

AUBURN PARKS/CHALLENGER FLAG CAMP

This camp, open to boys and girls ages 8-13, is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 20-24 at Game Farm Park (3030 R St. S.E.) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The cost is $135 for Auburn residents and $169 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

GOLF

2-MAN AT THE BEND

This tournament at Riverbend Golf Course in Kent is scheduled for June 13-14. The team entry fee is $300. Competition is 36 holes of better ball play. It is open to players with an established and verifiable USGA handicap index. The deadline for paying entry fees is June 11. A Skins Game is set for Friday, June 12, from noon-1:30 p.m. The entry fee for that event is $20, along with the green fees. More information: Riverbend Golf Course at (253) 854-3673, or online at www.ci.kent.wa.us/riverbend.

HOCKEY

BEGINNERS PROGRAM

The Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds will offer a year-round, beginners-level program for boys and girls ages 5-10. No skating experience is necessary. The program will be on Saturdays at Castle Ice in the Renton Highlands, or at Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland. Players are welcome to join at any time. More information: online at www.snokinghockey.com.

ICE SKATING

LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES

An eight-week series with group and private lessons for boys, girls and adults is being offered at KENT VALLEY ICE CENTRE. Instruction is based on criteria set forth by the Ice Skating Institute. Skating classes are a solid starting point for those interested in figure skating or hockey. The facility is located at 6015 S. 240th St. in Kent. More information: (253) 850-2400, ext. 19, or online at www.FamilyNightOut.com.

SKATEBOARDING

AUBURN PARKS/CHALLENGER CAMP

These camps are open to boys and girls ages 6-12. A BASIC CAMP for ages 6-9 is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 13-17, at Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. S.E., with one session from 9-10:30 a.m., and one from 12:30-2 p.m. A CONTINUING CAMP for ages 6-9 is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 20-24 at Brannan Park, 611 28th St. N.E., with one session from 9-10:30 a.m. and one from 12:30-2 p.m. A BASIC CAMP for ages 10-12 is July 13-17 at Sunset Park from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and a CONTINUING CAMP for ages 10-12 is July 20-24 at Brannan Park from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The cost for any camp session is $40 for Auburn residents and $50 for non-residents. Skaters must bring their own boards, and helmets are required. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

SOCCER

KENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMP

This camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 is scheduled for June 29-July 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day at Wilson Playfields. The cost is $135. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000, or online at www.ci.kent.wa.us/parks.

SWIMMING

COVINGTON AQUATIC CENTER

LAP SWIMS are offered M-W-F from 5:30-7 a.m.; Sunday through Saturday from noon-1 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m., and Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. PUBLIC SWIMS are Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday from 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. PUBLIC SWIMS WITHOUT THE SLIDE are Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. SHALLOW-END ONLY PUBLIC SWIMS are Monday through Friday from noon-1 p.m. SHALLOW-END ONLY FAMILY SWIMS (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) are Friday from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from noon-1 p.m. HALF-HOUR LESSONS are offered on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday basis from 4-7:30 p.m. in four-week sessions. SHALLOW-WATER EXERCISE is Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. DEEP-WATER EXERCISE is Monday through Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 p.m. POOL RENTALS for private parties are available on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. More information: (425) 413-7665, or online at www.ci.covington.wa.us.

TENNIS

The Kentridge Summer Tennis Team provides training & competition to players 8-18 of all levels from June 29 to July 28th. Please contact Coach Vince Howard at 253-735-9638 or vhow517@yahoo.com.

WATER POLO

WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB

New members are welcome. More information: (425) 896-0495.


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