Baseball
DRAGON 12U BASEBALL CLUB TRYOUTS
The Dragons 12U Baseball Club is in search of competitive players. The club is a premier select team that will participate in league and tournament games in 2009. They will play approximately 60 games. Tryouts will take place soon. Contact Mark Gibson at mwjgibson@comcast.net or 206-409-5671; or Mike Kerr at mkerr120@comcast.net for more information.
ISSAQUAH THUNDER
BASEBALL CLUB
Tryouts for the 2009 13U Sandy Koufax team will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at Field of Champions (8118 – 304th Avenue SE, Preston, WA). Email issaquahthunderbaseball@comcast.net for more information and to register.
BASEBALL JAZZ
Professional baseball lessons, camps and 2008 Coaches Clinics. Directed by Steve Goucher and baseball Jazz staff. Contact Steve 206-230-9011 or www.baseballjazz.com.
SKILLS AND
DRILLS CLASS
Put on by Stods Baseball and former pro player Steve Goucher. Call 425-643-8384 or visit www.stods.com.
EASTSIDE
HUSKIES TRYOUTS
Private tryouts to complete 13- and 14-year-old team rosters. Contact Brad Peterson for the 13 year olds, 425-802-0638 and Merel Williamson for the 14 year olds, 425-890-6648.
EASTSIDE U14 KOUFAX BASEBALL
The club needs one to two athletic, strong, capable, competitive players to add to last year’s core. Specific positions: pitcher and catcher. The team will work out once a week in the winter and travel to Arizona for spring training/tournament in March ‘09. Contact wayne.vanzandt@comcast.net for details.
Basketball
EASTLAKE BASKETBALL AUCTION
Join the Eastlake Boys Basketball Booster Club for “Hoopfest” auction to kick off the 2008 basketball season at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 in the main gym. This is an opportunity to meet all the players and coaches, and browse through all auction items. There will be a Cold Stone ice cream tasting following Hoopfest. Come support the program and see the brand new scoreboard.
NEWPORT SELECT BASKETBALL COACH
The Newport select Basketball program is looking for an 8th grade coach for the 2008-2009 season. Please contact Blaine Newland at blaine_newland@hotmail.com.
SKYLINE BASKETBALL COACH OPENINGS
Skyline Basketball Club is hiring coaches for the 6th-8th grade select teams for the 2008-2009 season. Compensation TBD. Interested parties should contact Jon Gacek at (206) 369-5800 or jon.gacek@adic.com
ISSAQUAH SELECT BOYS BASKETBALL
Program in grades 6-8 is hiring coaches for the 2008-09 season. These are paid positions. Interested parties should contact John Evans at 206-628-2405 or jevans@williamskastner.com.
LAKE HEIGHTS MINI-LEAGUERS SIGN UP
Games and practices for children ages 3-6 at the new Lake Heights YMCA location starting Nov. 5. League will run for five weeks. Contact Vicky Hinds at vhinds@seattleymca.org or 425-644-8417. Also contact for children ages 7-12.
I-9 SPORTS BASKETBALL CLINIC SERIES
Held on Saturdays starting in September at Overlake Christian Church. Registration open for boys and girls in K-6th grade. To register call (877) 475-2949.
Soccer
CROSSFIRE
18/19 PREMIER
Openings for additional players for its state GU-19 Division team next winter and spring. Contact coach Mark Korn at 206-719-5952.
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
For the City of Bellevue Fall Youth Sports soccer season. Must be available Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 425-452-4627 for more information and to receive a $20 discount towards your registration fee for being a volunteer coach.
Lacrosse
ISSAQUAH YOUTH LACROSSE GIRLS CLINIC
The clinic is designed for girls from second through eighth grades, and will be held on Oct. 11 at Skyline Community Field No 2. The high school players and coaches from Issaquah Youth Lacrosse run the clinic. Proceeds are going to Children’s Hospital and the fight against leukemia.
LAKE SAMMAMISH GIRLS LACROSSE
For Lake Washington and Northshore School District 9th -12th grade students. No experience necessary. Bruce Reid at 425-822-2889 or bruce.reid@verizon.net. www.lakesammamishlacrosse.com.
ISSAQUAH LACROSSE
SIGN UPS OPEN
Issaquah Lacrosse fall youth boys and girls registration is now live for 2nd -8th graders. Go to www.issaquahyouthlacrosse.com.
Cheer
LIBERTY BELL SPIRIT SQUAD SAMMAMISH
Come and get your spirit on! Join Liberty Bell Spirit Squad staff as they teach cheerleading classes for all levels. The fundamentals of cheerleading as well as a competition routine to be performed on Nov. 15 will be taught over the six-week session. Uniform purchase available in class (cash or check on first night) for $35, includes: T-shirt, skort and poms. Come and join the fun! To sign up, visit www.libertybells.net. You can also contact Kindra at 206-303-9859 and Kindra@libertybells.net.
I-9 SPORTS CO-ED CHEER CLASSES
Held Sundays at Eastlake High School. Registration open for grades K-6. To register call (877) 475-2949.
The Recreation Calendar lists recreational and participation sports submitted by nonprofit organizations. Mail to: Recreation Calendar, Reporter Newspapers, 18080 NE 68th St. #A150 Redmond, WA 98052, fax to 425-867-0784 or e-mail to sports@reporternewspapers.com.
WRESTLING
KIRKLAND BOYS & GIRLS JR WRESTLING
Practices for Kindergarden – 6th grade are Monday and Wednesday evenings at Kirkland Jr. High. Call 425-827-0132.
NORTHSHORE WRESTLING
The 25th annual Northshore Kids Wrestling program will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Oct. 8-Nov. 3 in the Inglemoor High wrestling room. For information, call Tom Sewell at (206) 999-5622.
VOLLEYBALL
ADULT VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM
The league began in September and open gym runs 6 to 8:30 p.m., every Monday at the W.A. Anderson Gym (18603 Bothell Way NE, Bothell). Cost: $3 drop-in fee. For details, or to register, visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us or call 425.486.7430.
BOTHELL ALUMNI VOLLEYBALL MATCHES
Match will pit current JV and varsity Cougars against Bothell alumni volleyball players. Match will be on Sept. 15, JV at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. To register contact coach Russell Monsef at rmonsef@msn.com.
HOCKEY
SNO-KING BEGINNING HOCKEY PROGRAM
For boys and girls ages 5-10 on Saturday’s at Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland and Sunday’s at Castle Ice in Renton. Visit www.snokinghockey.com for more information and season start dates.
BEGINNER ICE HOCKEY DAY
Come to Castle Ice Arena from noon to 2:30 p.m., Sept. 28 for a free day of hockey fun. All ice hockey equipment will be provided. Kids 5-10 years old can attend a mini-beginner hockey class and game. Space is limited. Contact Sno-King Hockey at 425-821-7133 or visit www.snokinghockey.com for more information.
RUNNING
TEAM FASTT
Team FASTT, a triathlon team open to men and women of all ages and abilities, is encouraging anyone interested in triathlon’s to learn more about the organization at www.teamfastt.com or by contacting Lisa Worthington at 425-248-0908.
GOLF
BELLEVUE WOMEN’S 18-HOLE GOLF CLUB
Accepting membership applications for women interested in playing competitive golf. Weekly tournaments are held every Tuesday morning, through October at the Bellevue Municipal Golf Course. Molly Tomita (425-885-0561) or Anita Wong at (425-576-1456).
SWIMMING
SEATTLE SYNCRONIZED SWIN TEAM FREE TRY-IT SESSION
Free “try-it” session on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Carolina Ann Wald Memorial Pool in Kenmore from 11 a.m.-noon. Learn more at seattlesynchro.com.
SWIMMING LESSONS OFFERED
Wave Aquatics is currently registering swimmers of all levels for spring and summer seasons. The program covers the Northshore, Lake Washington and Riverview School District service areas. For more information go to www.waveaquatics.org, or contact Jim Verdier at coachjim@waveaquatics.org or (206) 403.6933.
CAMPS & CLASSES
NON-CONTACT TAE KWON DO
For ages 7 and up. Learn traditional (non-contact) Tae Kwon Do Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Maywood Hills Elementary Gym in Bothell. Cost: For eight sessions $52 (residents) & $57 (non-residents). For details, or to register, please call 425.486.7430.
NORTHSHORE SPORTS CAMPS
Camps for ages 4-18 at Northshore YMCA. Camps are held in Bothell, Woodinville, Duvall and Lake Forest park. Register by calling 425-485-9797. Camps include: football, soccer, basketball, baseball, track & field, volleyball, cheer, speed, agility and quickness.
BELLEVUE PARKS AND RECREATION
Fall programs have started for the Bellevue Parks and Recreation program. To register call 425-452-6885 or go to MyParksandRecreation.com
• Mini Mites (Ages 3-4)
• Sports-a-palooza (Ages 3-5)
• Pre-Season Basketball Clinic (Ages 6-13)
• Mighty Mites Soccer League (Ages 5-6)
• Youth Soccer League (Ages 7-9)
• Junior Soccer League (Ages 10-12)
• Saturday Programs
• Biddy Sports Programs (Ages 3-6)
KIRKLAND BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
The Kirkland Boys & Girls Club is accepting registration for the following classes with information available at www.onepositiveplace.org:
• T-Ball/Tossball
• Spring Basketball grades 3-6
• Spring Flag Football grades 1-6
• Basketball boys grades 8-9 and girls grades 7-9
• Tae Kwon Do grades K-6
• Indoor Soccer Clinic ages 4-7
• Pee Wee Basketball ages 3-5
INTERLAKEN TRAILBLAZERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB
Held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. atthepond3@comcast.net.
SPEED CAMPS
The Washington Institute of Sports Medicine in Kirkland is offering sport specific training to enhance speed, running technique, agility and power for athletes of all ages, sports and ability levels. 425-820-2110 or visit www.washington-institute.com.
FREE INLINE SKATING LESSONS
Skatejourneys offers lessons every month at Alki in skating, stopping and turning, 6 p.m. Visit www.skatejourneys.com.
VELOCITY SPORTS TRAINING
Programs geared to enhance athleticism. Individual, small group and team programs both on and off site are available. Visit www.velocitysp.com/redmond or call 425-881-0647.
City of Bothell Parks & Recreation offers:
FISHING
CASTMASTERS BASS FISHING CLUB
Noncompetitive, meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Round Table Pizza in Bellevue (Overlake area). Non-boaters welcome. Visit www.castmastersbassclub.com.
NORTHWEST BASSMASTERS CLUB
First Tuesday of each month at Bellefield Office Park Conference Center, ll50 114th Ave. S.E. Contact Kirk Bain, 425-922-3469.
RECREATION
LEARN TO ICE SKATE
Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland for adults or youth to learn to ice skate or enhance the skills of experienced skaters for ice hockey or figure skating, 14326 124 Avenue, N.E. Visit www.kingsgateskatingclub.org or 425-821-7133, ext. 5.
BELLEVUE AQUATIC CENTER
Full range of programs for swimmers of all ages in aquarobics, water tai chi, group swim lessons and programs for developmentally and physically disabled persons. 60 143rd Ave. N.E., 425-452-4444.
BOTHELL/KENMORE POOLS
Northshore and Carole Ann Wald are two NW Center-managed pools in the Bothell/Kenmore area. Visit www.nwcenter.org.
CHEER
I-9 SPORTS CHEERLEADING CO-ED CLASSES
Held Sundays beginning Sept. 14 at Eastlake High School. Registration open for grades K-6. To register call (877) 475-2949.
LIL’ ROOS CHEER CAMP
Come to Lil’ Roos Cheer Camp from 9 a.m to noon, Saturday, Sept. 27 at Lake Washington High School. See Web site for flyer and details: http://schools.lwsd.org/lwhs/.
LIBERTY BELL CHEER SQUAD
New classes will be offered on Tuesdays, Oct. 7 through Nov. 11 for children 4-14. Schedule is as follows: Cheerleading I: Ages 4 to 7, 6-6:45 p.m;
Cheerleading II: Ages 8 to 14, 7-7:55 p.m. at Lytle House in Bothell. Cost: $52 (residents), $57 (non-residents).
BELLEVUE CHEER CAMP
The Bellevue High School cheer squad is holding a cheer clinic frp, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Bellevue High School. Learn cheers and dances. $55 per participant. For more information and permission slip please email Bellevuecheer@gmail.com.
LIBERTY BELL SPIRIT SQUAD SAMMAMISH
Come and get your spirit on! Join Liberty Bell Spirit Squad staff as they teach cheerleading classes for all levels. The fundamentals of cheerleading as well as a competition routine to be performed on Nov. 15 will be taught over the six-week session. Uniform purchase available in class (cash or check on first night) for $35, includes: T-shirt, skort and poms. Come and join the fun! To sign up, visit www.libertybells.net. You can also contact Kindra at 206-303-9859 and Kindra@libertybells.net.
JUNIOR KANGS DRILL CAMP
Lake Washington High School Junior Kangs Drill Kamp will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Girls Grades 6-9, learn a drill routine to perform with the 08-09 LW dance team at their annual Dance/Drill competition on Nov. 8. Cost: $50-$60 and includes Kangs T-shirt, hair ribbon, and technique handbook for review with the routine counts and basic drill moves that will be helpful in trying out for the team. Registration deadline Oct. 17. Lake Washington High School Gymnasium, 12033 NE 80th Street, Kirkland. Go to www.lwhsdrill.org.
MISCELLANEOUS
NET BALL TRYOUTS
Seattle Netball will have tryouts from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 20 at Marymoor Park in Redmond (next to the velodrome). If interested in participating in the fall season but are unable to make try outs please contact development@seattlenetball.com. All players will be placed in a team. No experience necessary.
LA LUNA RYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
Tryouts run through October for girls ages 6-12 wanting to join the performing team. No prior experience is necessary. Gymnastics, ballet, dance or other athletic background helpful. Recreational classes for girls in rhythmic gymnastics, tumbling and ballet are also forming. Call 425-681-4303 for details and appointments.
