BASEBALL
SBI REBELS TRYOUTS
This 12U team will conduct tryouts on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Service Club Field No. 1 in Kent at 6 p.m., and on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Russell Road Park Field No. 1 in Kent at 6 p.m. More information: Steven Finch at (253) 217-1858, or online at www.eteamz.com/sbibaseballclub, or by e-mailing to sbibaseballclub@yahoo.com.
NORTHWEST WARRIORS TRYOUTS
This 18U team will conduct tryouts for the 2009 season Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 8-9 at Kentlake High School, 21401 S.E. 300th St. More information: Masami Hasegawa at (206) 396-3268, or online at www.eteamz.com/northwestwarriors.
VIPERS TRYOUTS
This 14U tournament team will conduct tryouts for all positions on Saturday, Aug. 9. The team will participate in the team training program at Big League Edge during the winter. More information on the tryouts is available by e-mailing to viper-baseball@live.com.
5-TOOL SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP
A camp conducted by Auburn High School and Evergreen State Sports, will offer a one-week session Aug. 3-7 (fundamentals for ages 8-14) at the Brannan Sports Complex in Auburn. Campers will be housed and meals will be provided at Cascade Middle School in Auburn. The camp will be conducted by coach Brian Embery. Early registration is encouraged. More information: (253) 826-3262 or online at www.eteamz.com/evergreenstatesports. Registration forms can be downloaded from the Web site.
RIPS BASEBALL SUMMER CAMPS
Hitting and fielding camps will be offered for players ages 7-14. More information: Aaron Horrocks at (206) 941-0128, or e-mail to RNRON1ST@aol.com, or online at www.eteamz.com/Washington_Brewers.
BASEBALL JAZZ
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.
BASKETBALL
RECREATIONAL PLAYERS NEEDED
Mature recreational players are needed for a group that gathers on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday basis at noon in the Kent area. It’s strictly for fun and exercise. More information: e-mail to kknapp@rei.com.
GORILLA BASKETBALL CAMP
This camp, for boys and girls entering grades 3-7, is scheduled for Monday through Friday July 28-Aug. 1, in the Tahoma Junior High gym. The focus is on learning new skills, but also having fun playing basketball with friends. The camp will be directed by the middle school basketball coaches. The cost is $100, and includes a T-shirt and water bottle. Campers are asked to bring a basketball. More information: (425) 413-3405.
ADVANTAGE CAMPS
Registration for summer camps is being accepted. Camps will run all summer in various locations throughout Washington. More information: (425) 670-8877 or www.advantagebasketball.com.
EMERALD CITY ACADEMY CAMPS
A Drill and Skills camp will be offered Aug. 21-24, all at Emerald City Basketball Academy, 1550 W. Armory Way in Seattle. They are open to players entering grades 4-9. More information: online at www.ecbahoops.net.
BOATING
KENT DRAGON BOAT ASSN.
The association is inviting anyone interested in paddling a 48-foot dragon boat to Lake Meridian in Kent on Saturdays (before 8 a.m.) and Tuesdays (6 p.m.) through mid October. All equipment is provided, and no experience is needed. Teams meet at the Lake Meridian boat dock. More information: Ted Childs at (253) 630-3657.
CAMPS
UNDEFEATED SPORTS CAMP
This camp for boys and girls ages 8-12 will offer a choice of soccer, basketball OR cheerleading. It is scheduled for July 28-Aug. 1 at Kent Covenant Church, 12010 S.E. 240th St. in Kent. The cost is $65 and includes a T-shirt. Registration can be completed online at www.kentcov.org, or by calling (253) 631-0222, ext. 300.
GOFAST SPEED CAMP
These four-day camps take place at Kentridge High School, and are open to boys and girls ages 10-18 in all sports. The focus will be on developing speed, agility, quickness, running technique, injury prevention, and linear and lateral movement. More information: (253) 630-4160 or online at www.unlimitedathlete.com.
DODGEBALL
KENT ADULT LEAGUE
This league will be offered by Kent Parks from July through September. More information is available by contacting Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.
EQUESTRIAN
CAMP TASHUNKA
This Redmond facility has limited space available for day camps, half-day camps, half- and full-horse leases, and horsemanship instruction. Programs for all ages and ability levels are offered in competitive and recreational showmanship, Western, English, and trail. More information: R.A. Mazzola at (425) 522-4795, or online at www.camptashunka.com, or e-mail to ramazzola@aol.com.
FASTPITCH
5-TOOL SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS
A camp conducted by Auburn High School and Evergreen State Sports, will offer a one-week session Aug. 3-7 (fundamentals for ages 8-14) at the Brannan Sports Complex in Auburn. Campers will be housed and meals will be provided at Cascade Middle School in Auburn. The camp will be conducted by coach Brian Embery. Early registration is encouraged. More information: (253) 826-3262 or online at www.eteamz.com/evergreenstatesports. Registration forms can be downloaded from the Web site.
MAGIC TRYOUTS
This 16U team will conduct tryouts for the 2009 season Aug. 1 from 6-8 p.m. and Aug. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon, both at Tahoma Junior High School, 25600 Summit Landsburg Road in Ravensdale. The team will train during the fall and winter at the Rock Creek Sports Facility in Ravensdale. Players are asked to pre-register by e-mailing to mvfastpitch@comcast.net. More information: Duane Henkel at (206) 856-7104, or e-mail to mvfastpitch@comcast.net.
FOOTBALL
AUBURN PARKS TURF BURN TOURNAMENT
Registration for this six-a-side tournament (formerly the Grass Stain tournament) is open. The early registration deadline is Aug. 6. The team entry fee is $250, with a three-game guarantee. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.
KENT PARKS ADULT FLAG LEAGUE
Registration is open for this pass-only league. An eight-game schedule will be played on Sundays and/or Wednesday evenings from September through November. The team entry fee is $345, and the roster fee is $245, both of which are due by Aug 11. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.
GENERAL
TAHOMA LEARNING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The Tahoma Learning Community will offer the Tahoma Basketball Academy, the Gorilla Basketball Camp, a summer soccer camp, summer hoops camp, the Tahoma Cheer Camp, tumbling clinics, and a tennis camp. More information: (425) 413-3405 or online at www.tahomasd.us/community.
SAILING
RENTON SAILING CLUB CLASSES
A four-session INTRO TO BASIC SAILING class will be offered on Wednesdays, with classes now under way, and the last series beginning Sept. 3. It is open to ages 9 and older. Instruction will be offered in how to rig and sail a small dinghy, all within a confined area. The cost is $32 for Renton residents and $38 for non-residents.
An eight-session RED CROSS-CERTIFIED SMALL-BOAT SAILING class will be offered on a Thursday-Friday basis for four weeks, with classes now under way, and the last series beginning on Sept. 4. The cost is $80 for residents and $95 for non-residents.
Both the INTRO and the SMALL-BOAT classes will take place at the canoe launch in Renton’s Gene Coulon Park. More information: (425) 430-6729 or online at www.ci.renton.wa.us.
SCUBA
COED AND WOMEN’S CLASSES
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.
SOCCER
FIRST TOUCH TRAINING CAMPS
Camps for boys and girls ages 6-18 are scheduled for Aug. 4-6 and Aug. 18-20 from 9 a.m.-noon each day at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. More information: (206) 947-4535 or online at www.firsttouchsoccertraining.com.
AUBURN PARKS YOUTH SOCCER
Registration is open for boys and girls entering grades K-8. Teams will practice once a week, with a possible second optional practice. Games are on Saturdays with an occasional weeknight game. The early registration deadline is Aug. 6. The cost ranges from $20 to $44, based on residency and grade level. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.
KENT PARKS YOUTH SOCCER
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 $40 through Aug. 5, and $45 thereafter. 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.
TENNIS
KIDS TENNIS CAMPS
Covington Community Sports will offer these four-day camps for boys and girls ages 8-12 will be offered Monday through Thursday beginning July 28 and Aug. 11. Camp hours are 1-3:30 p.m. each day at Cedar Heights Middle School, 19640 S.E. 272nd St. Campers will learn and enhance skills by playing in games and participating in other activities. Proper stroke and movement will be emphasized. The cost is $95 per camper per session. The instructor is Stephen Johnson, a member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Registry. More information: Covington Community Sports at (253) 335-4069, or online at www.CovingtonSports.org.
MAPLE VALLEY PARKS PROGRAMS
Adult clinics and league, and lessons for youths and adults will be offered by Maple Valley Parks. Registration is open, with programs taking place at Lake Wilderness Park and Tahoma High School. The head instructor is Thomas Parsons. The ADULT LEAGUE and CLINICS are under way, but new participants can join at any time by calling Maple Valley Parks and Recreation at (425) 413-8800, ext. 200. More information also is available online at www.maplevalleyparks.com.
KENT PARKS SUMMER LESSONS
Lessons for youths and adults will be offered during July and August at Kent-Meridian High School, and in September at Garrison Creek Park. The cost for eight sessions is $50. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.
MR. G’s SUMMER DAY CAMP
This camp for boys and girls ages 5-17 will take place Monday through Thursday throughout the summer at Kentridge and Kentlake high schools. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.
VOLLEYBALL
KENT PARKS JUNIOR GIRLS LEAGUE
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.
