Recreation calendar | Jan. 9

BASEBALL

AUBURN LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS

Sign-ups for the 2009 season are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 6-8 p.m., both in the Aviation Court at the SuperMall. More information: www.auburnlittleleague.com.

LASORDA TO SPEAK AT BCC

Baseball Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda will be the keynote speaker at the Bellevue Community College baseball preseason dinner on Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at BCC. He will be available for autographs and pictures before and after the dinner. More information: (425) 564-2356.

TRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUB SEEKS PLAYERS

If you are 12-to 18-years-old, have a passion for baseball and are looking for a quality program to help take you to the next level, call Triple Play Baseball Club for a workout. More information is available at (253)249-9359 or at www.tripleplaybaseballclub.com.

LONGHORNS 13U SEEK PLAYERS

The Longhorns 13U baseball team is currently seeking players for their team. The Longhorns are coachd by Brian Embery and train at Evergreen State Sports in Sumner. The team is a competitive squad that emphasizes player and team development and will play in the Puyallup Parks and Recreation Select League this spring. The team will also compete in several tournaments during the spring and summer. For more information call Paul Skorniakoff at 253-332-2066 or e-mail skorniakoff@hotmail.com.

AUBURN PARKS YOUTH REGISTRATION

Registration is open for players in grades K-12. The early registration deadline is March 18 for grades 3-6, April 29 for grades 7-12, and May 6 for grades K-2. Costs, depending on the program, range for $30-$60 for Auburn residents, and $38-$75 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS

The organization is accepting NEW PLAYER REQUESTS for interviews for admission into its developmental programs. Teams currently seeking to fill rosters are 9-U, 11-U, 12-U, 13-U, 15/16-U, and 18-U. The 2008-09 TRAINING YEAR CYCLE is now under way. 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. Private, small group and team instruction is available working with coach Brian Embery. 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.

BASKETBALL

AUBURN PARKS ADULT SPRING LEAGUE

Registration is open for this call-your-own league. Players must be 18 or older. Teams will play 10 games from March 30-June 4. A scorekeeper is assigned to each game. The team entry fee is $120. The early registration deadline is March 4. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043 or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

FASTPITCH

AUBURN PARKS YOUTH REGISTRATION

Registration is open for players in grades K-12. The early registration deadline is March 18 for grades 3-6, April 29 for grades 7-12, and May 6 for grades K-2. Costs, depending on the program, range for $30-$60 for Auburn residents, and $38-$75 for non-residents. More information: (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

FLAG FOOTBALL

AUBURN PARKS ADULT WINTER LEAGUE

Registration for this six-a-side league is open to players age 18 and older. Teams will play eight games from Feb. 8-March 8. The team entry fee is $600. The early registration deadline is Jan. 21. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or www.auburnwa.gov.

FOOTBALL

SOUTH KING COUNTY COLTS

Tryouts for semipro football team is 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Mt. Baker Middle School, 620 37th St. SE, Auburn. 11 a.m. Must be 18 and older. Bring cleats and workout attire. For more details, visit www.eteamz.com/southkingcountycolts

GENERAL

AUBURN PARKS PRESCHOOL SPORTS

Registration is open to boys and girls ages 3-5 for Auburn Parks Start Smart Basketball & Multi-Sport instructional classes. The program, designed to prepare kids for organized sports in a fun environment, will be offered in January and February. Parent participation is required. More information, including registration: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

GOLF

AUBURN GOLF COURSE WINTER PLAY PASS

Monthly offseason unlimited-play passes and weekday-only play passes are available through March 2009. More information: Auburn Golf Course at (253) 833-2350, or online at www.auburngolf.org.

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.

SOFTBALL

AUBURN PARKS ADULT PROGRAM

Registration for men’s, women’s and coed leagues at a variety of playing levels is now being accepted. Players must be 18 or older. Most leagues play doubleheaders, with the exception of some lower-level recreational leagues. The early registration deadline is March 11. Team entry fees range from $635-$960, depending on the league. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

SWIMMING

AUBURN POOL

The pool offers several programs. PUBLIC SWIMS are available Monday through Friday from 1-3 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. at $2.75 for adults and $2.25 for youths. LAP SWIMS are scheduled for Monday through Friday from 6-8 a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. at $3.75 for adults and $2.75 for youths. LESSONS are available on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday basis from 5:30-7 p.m., and on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. Prices depend on age. The pool is adjacent to Auburn High at 516 4th St. N.E. More information: (253) 939-8825.

WATER POLO

WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB

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

VOLLEYBALL

AUBURN PARKS GIRLS PROGRAM

Registration is open for girls in grades 6-8. Practices start the week of Feb. 8, and matches begin the week of March 1. Registration fees range from $40-$50, depending on residency. The early registration deadline is Jan. 28. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

AUBURN PARKS ADULT PROGRAM

Registration is open for coed and women’s leagues. Teams will play six league matches from Feb. 22-March 29. The team registration fee is $120, and the early registration deadline is Feb. 4. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.