BASEBALL<\/b><\/p>\n
SBA YANKEES<\/p>\n
Individual tryouts for this 14U team are being scheduled. The team is seeking one and possibly two players to fill out its roster for the upcoming season. More information: Rod Robinson at (253) 335-2040 or e-mail to Rod.Robinson@comcast.net.<\/p>\n
SEA DOGS TRYOUTS<\/p>\n
This 13U team will conduct tryouts on Sept. 6 at noon, Sept. 7 at 3 p.m., both at the Daffodil Sports Complex, 15206 Daffodil St. Ct. E. in Sumner, and on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at a location to be determined. The team will participate in a Puyallup-based league and will play in approximately seven tournaments. Ability to pitch and\/or catch is a plus. More information: Duane Christensen at (206) 669-8252 or Jeff Myers at (253) 224-1725.<\/p>\n
EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS<\/p>\n
Early registrations for the 2008-09 TRAINING YEAR CYCLE, which begins. Sept. 1, are being accepted. Team and individual sessions are available. The club is forming new 8- and 10-year-old teams to join its 12, 14, 16 and 18 age squads. Teams have limited spots available. Individual players may train with existing teams.<\/p>\n
TEAM FACILITY RENTAL REQUESTS are being accepted. Options include rental only, or team training provided by Coach Embery. Limited time slots are available.<\/p>\n
PRIVATE or SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION in pitching and hitting will be offered beginning Sept. 1. Packages of four lessons, with the first one free (5 for the price of 4) are available. More information on all of the above is available by contacting Coach Embery at (253) 218-9713.<\/p>\n
BASEBALL JAZZ<\/p>\n
Professional lessons, camps and team 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.<\/p>\n
BASKETBALL<\/b><\/p>\n
RECREATIONAL PLAYERS NEEDED<\/p>\n
Mature recreational players are needed for a group that gathers on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday basis at noon in the Kent area. It\u2019s strictly for fun and exercise. More information: e-mail to kknapp@rei.com.<\/p>\n
HALLOWEEN HOOT TOURNAMENT<\/p>\n
This WTA tournament is scheduled for Oct. 25-26 at a location to be determined. It is open to boys and girls teams in grades 4-12. The team entry is $225, with a four-game guarantee. More information: (425) 744-1860, or online at www.yourwta.com, or e-mail to wtabball@comcast.net.<\/p>\n
CYCLING<\/b><\/p>\n
EMERALD CITY LIGHTS RIDE\/5K WALK<\/p>\n
This ride, with available loops of 18, 30 or 65 miles, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6. It starts and finishes at Game Farm Park in Auburn. Riders can start at 8 a.m., and the course closes at 4 p.m. The cost for the bike ride is $35 prior to Sept. 6, or $45 on the day of the event. For the walk, it\u2019s $15 prior to Sept. 6, and $20 on the day of the event. Proceeds benefit Our Daily Bread Basket. All participants are requested to bring two cans of food for community food banks. Registration can be completed online at www.emeraldcitylightsbikeride.org.<\/p>\n
FASTPITCH<\/b><\/p>\n
MAPLE VALLEY 12U PLAYER NEEDED<\/p>\n
A tournament team is seeking one player to complete its roster. Tryouts can be scheduled by contacting Mark at (425) 432-3754.<\/p>\n
FOOTBALL<\/b><\/p>\n
MAPLE VALLEY ADULT FLAG LEAGUE<\/p>\n
This 6-on-6, no-contact league is being offered by Maple Valley Parks. Teams will play one jamboree game and seven regular-season games. If enough teams sign up, two divisions \u2013 Recreational and Competitive \u2013 will be offered. The jamboree is Sept. 6, the regular season begins Sept. 13, with playoffs for the top four teams in each division beginning Nov. 1. Games are played at Lake Wilderness Park. The team registration fee is $470. OFFICIALS are needed to work 2-6 hours on Saturday, with pay ranging from $18 to $22 per hour. TEAM SPONSORS also are needed. More information: Mark Ratcliffe at Maple Valley Parks, (425) 413-8800, ext. 202, or online at www.maplevalleyparks.com.<\/p>\n
ICE SKATING<\/b><\/p>\n
LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
SCUBA<\/b><\/p>\n
COED AND WOMEN\u2019S CLASSES<\/p>\n
PADI scuba classes will be offered through October by GirlDiver Instruction of Auburn. The course includes class, pool and open-water dives conducted in Puget Sound. All standard gear and air fills are included in the class price of $329. The limit is six students per class. Advanced and refresher classes also are available. More information: (253) 217-8204 or online at www.girldiver.com.<\/p>\n
SOCCER<\/b><\/p>\n
KENT PARKS YOUTH SOCCER<\/p>\n
Leagues for boys and girls in Pre-K through Grade 6 are forming. Leagues are formed by grades, with Pre-K and K\/1st playing coed, and all others (Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) having separate boys and girls leagues. The registration fee is $45. Players for the Pre-K league must be at least 3 years old as of Aug. 31, 2008. More information: Kent Parks (253) 856-5000.<\/p>\n
SYNCHRO SWIM<\/b><\/p>\n
FREE TRYOUT<\/p>\n
Seattle Synchronized Swim is hosting a free tryout on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m.-noon at the Carole Ann Wald Memorial Pool, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E. in Kenmore. More information: (425) 968-8655 or online at www.seattlesynchro.com, or e-mail to seastars@seattlesynchro.com.<\/p>\n
VOLLEYBALL<\/b><\/p>\n
KENT PARKS JUNIOR GIRLS LEAGUE<\/p>\n
Registration for leagues for grades 7\/8 and 9 through 12 is in progress. The registration fee is $45 through Sept. 2, and $50 thereafter. Practices begin in early October. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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