BASEBALL

AUBURN PARKS YOUTH PROGRAMS

Programs are being offered for players in grades 3-12. PINTO is for grades 3-4. The cost is $45 for Auburn residents and $54 for non-residents. Practices begin the week of March 30, with a jamboree on April 25 and an eight-game schedule beginning April 27. BRONCO NATIONAL is for Grade 5, and BRONCO AMERICAN is for Grade 6. The cost is $50 for Auburn residents and $60 for non-residents. Practices begin the week of March 30, with a jamboree on April 25 and a 10-game schedule beginning April 27. PONY is for grades 7-8, and COLT is for grades 9-12. The cost is $60 for Auburn residents and $75 for non-residents, and is due by April 29, with an additional $10 fee for registrations received after that date. Practices begin the week of May 11, with a jamboree on June 6, and a 10-game schedule beginning the week of June 8. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

AUBURN PARKS CUB CLINIC

This program is for boys and girls in Grades 1-2 who attend a public or private school within the Auburn and/or Dieringer school district boundaries. It is a six-week coed instructional machine-pitch program emphasizing fun, fundamentals and sportsmanship. The clinic, including practices and games, is on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $30 for Auburn residents and $38 for non-residents, and is due by May 6, with an additional $10 for registrations received after that date. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

PEPSI PITCH, HIT & RUN

This national program will make a stop at Kent’s Wilson Playfields on Tuesday, April 7 (during spring break), with warm-up at 9:30 a.m. and competition at 10 a.m. It is open to boys and girls ages 7-14 and is free. Each participant will bat, pitch, and run the bases. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.

15U BANDITS

This club is looking to fill its final two roster spots (one pitcher, and one position player with a strong bat) for the 2009 summer tournament season. The Bandits will play 5-7 tournaments throughout the spring and summer. Practice will be in the Puyallup/Sumner/Federal Way area. More information: Larry at (253) 230-7942, or e-mail to banditsbaseball@comcast.net or online at www.eteamz.com/banditsbaseball2008/

TRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUB

Players ages 12-18with 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

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. 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.

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.

FASTPITCH

AUBURN PARKS YOUTH LEAGUES

Leagues are open to girls in grades 3-12. PIGTAIL is for grades 3-4, and PONYTAIL is for grades 5-6 The cost is $45 for Auburn residents and $54 for non-residents. Practices start the week of March 30, with a jamboree April 25. Pigtail plays an eight-game schedule, and Ponytail plays a 10-game schedule, both beginning the week of April 27. MAVERICK is for grades 7-8, and MUSTANG is for grades 9-12. The cost is $45 for Auburn residents and $57 for non-residents. Practices begin the week of May 11, a jamboree is June 6, and a 10-game schedule begins June 8. The early registration deadline is April 29; fees increase by $10 thereafter. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

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.

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 TOURNAMENT

A tournament for men’s, women’s and coed teams is being offered by Auburn Parks for teams which would like to get in a few games before the season begins. The tournament will be used to train new umpires and scorekeepers. Game balls will provided. Each team is guaranteed three games. The entry fee is $75. Teams will pay the umpire $10 prior to each game. The men’s tournament is April 6, 7 and 9; the women’s and the coed are April 7-8. All games will be at Auburn’s Game Farm Park. 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.

TENNIS

AUBURN PARKS MINI

This program is for boys and girls, ages 5-7, who are beginning players. Lessons will take place on the courts at Auburn High School, 700 E. Main. The cost is $25 for Auburn residents and $32 for non-residents. Some rackets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

WATER POLO

AUBURN RIVERSIDE CAMP

The Ravens are sponsoring a middle school camp for boys and girls during spring break (April 6-11) to help raise funds for the team and promote the game. Cost is $30. The camp will be held Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, 3-6 p.m. To sign up, please call 253-229-7643. The camp will be coached by the ARHS boys team. It will be a basic introduction to water polo and will include learning drills, technique and scrimmages. There will be a mini-tournament on Saturday to finish out the week.

WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB

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