BASEBALL
MID-SOUND 12-BRONCO TRYOUTS
The Mid-Sound Pony Pilots will conduct a 12U team that will be affiliated with the Kent Bulldogs. Tryouts will take place July 10-11 at Saghalie Junior High, 33914 19th Ave. S.W. in Federal Way, from 6-7:30 p.m. both days. Pitchers and catchers are asked to attend both days. Make-up tryouts, or tryouts by appointment will take place July 15. Exceptional 11U players are welcome to attend, but preference will be given to league age 12 players. (League age is determined by the actual age as of April 30, 2009.) The team serves all of South King County, with home fields in Federal Way, Renton and Maple Valley/Black Diamond. More information: David Engle at (206) 781-4401, or e-mail to CoachDavid@midsoundpilots.zzn.com.
5-TOOL SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS
These camps in BASEBALL and SOFTBALL, conducted by Auburn High School and Evergreen State Sports, will offer three one-week sessions: July 20-24 (fundamentals for ages 8-14), July 27-31 (advanced fundamentals for ages 15-18) and Aug. 3-7 (fundamentals for ages 8-14). Camps will take place at the Brannan Sports Complex in Auburn, and campers will be housed and meals will be provided at Cascade Middle School in Auburn. The camps 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.
GRAND SLAM CAMPS
These camps are for players ages 6-12, and are staffed by local high school coaches and current college players who teach fundamentals in a fun, upbeat environment. Camps are scheduled for July 7-10 at Daffodil Park in Sumner, July 14-17 at Petrovitsky Park in Renton, and July 21-24 at South County Ballfield Park in Federal Way. The cost is $99. More information: (360) 802-2232 or online at www.grandslamcamp.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.
AUBURN TROJAN CAMP
This camp for boys and girls who will be entering grades 3-9 will take place July 21-24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day at Auburn High School. The cost is $85 for early registration, and $95 for registration on the first day of camp. The cost includes a T-shirt and a basketball. The camp will be directed by Auburn High boys coach Ryan Hansen, his staff and varsity players. More information: e-mail to rhansen@auburn.wednet.edu.
GRACE BASKETBALL CAMP
This camp for boys and girls who will be entering grades 3-8 is scheduled for July 7-10 at Grace Community Church in Auburn. Players in grades 3-5 meet from 9 a.m.-noon. Players in grades 6-8 meet form 1-4 p.m. The cost is $55. More information: (253) 833-5660 or e-mail to coachkickner@yahoo.com.
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.
CAMPS
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.
MEGA SPORTS CAMP
This camp for boys and girls ages 4 through sixth grade is scheduled for July 14-18 at Faith Baptist Church, 25636 140th Ave. S.E. in Kent. The cost is a suggested donation of $10 per athlete. It includes a T-shirt, sports bag, water bottle, crafts. and athlete finals medal (while supplies last). The camp will allow kids to try out and train in three action-packed recreational sports each night, from beginner to advanced. The camp concludes with a family and block party (open to the community) from 6-9 p.m. on July 18. More information: (253) 631-0990, ext. 35.
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.
FASTPITCH
GRAND SLAM CAMPS
These camps, one for ages 7-11, and one for ages 12-15, are scheduled for July 14-17 at Petrovitsky Park in Renton, and July 21-24 at South County Ballfield Park in Federal Way. They will be directed by Pacific Lutheran University pitching coach Lance Glasoe and a staff of current college players The focus will be on fundamentals (pitching, hitting, slapping, fielding, etc.) in a fun, upbeat environment. The cost is $99. More information: (360) 802-2232 or www.grandslamcamp.com.
FOOTBALL
AUBURN PARKS NERF & TURF FLAG TOURNAMENT
Registration for this ladies-only, six-a-side tournament is open. Early registration ends July 16, or earlier if the tournament is filled. The team entry fee is $250, with a three-game guarantee. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.
AUBURN PARKS TURF BURN TOURNEY
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.
GOLF
SENIOR GOLF REC LEAGUE
This recreation league, with an emphasis on fun, is being offered by Auburn Parks and the Auburn Senior Activity Center on Mondays at 9 a.m. through Oct. 27. Play will take place at Auburn Golf Course. The league fee is $10. Greens fees at Auburn are $15 for nine holes and $22 for 18 holes, and are payable at the course. Registration can be completed at the Auburn Senior Center. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043
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
AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW CAMP
This camp for boys and girls ages 5-12 is scheduled for July 14-17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day on the soccer field at Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. S.E. The cost is $90 for early registration, or $100 on the first day of camp, and includes a T-shirt and soccer ball. The camp will be directed by AMV head boys and girls coach Cary Davidson, his staff, along with current and former players, including college players More information: (253) 740-7358, or e-mail to cdavidson@auburn.wednet.edu.
BRITISH SOCCER CAMP
This camp for players ages 4-16 is scheduled for July 21-25 at Lea Hill Elementary School, 30908 124th Ave. S.E. in Auburn. Sessions will include mini-soccer for ages 4-5 from 9-10:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m., with a cost of $77 for either session; half-day sessions for ages 6-16 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., with a cost of $99 for either session, and a full-day session for ages 10-16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at a cost of $150. More information: www.challengersports.com.
FIRST TOUCH TRAINING CAMPS
Camps for boys and girls ages 6-18 are scheduled for July 14-16, 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.
VOLLEYBALL
SPARTAN CAMP
This camp, for girls entering grades 6-10 is scheduled for July 14-16 from 9 a.m.-noon each day in the gym at Sumner High. It will be directed by Sumner head coach Mike Fitzpatrick, with help from other local coaches. The cost is $90, and includes a camp T-shirt. The focus will be on the latest techniques for passing, setting, attacking, blocking, individual team defense, serving, and basic team offense and defense. All ability levels from beginners through advanced are welcome. More information: Sumner-Bonney Lake Parks at (253) 891-6500.
