Recreation calendar
BASEBALL
5-TOOL SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS
These camps, 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.
VIPERS BASEBALL 13-U
This team is seeking to fill the last roster spot on its spring-summer team. Tryouts can be arranged by e-mailing to vipers-baseball@live.com.
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Cronin Baseball will offer this camp April 7-10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each day at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. The camp is for players ages 9-14. The cost is $175 if registered by April 1, or $185 on the first day of camp. The camp will be directed by former minor league MVP and Yankees catcher/infielder Shane Cronin and former professional scout Steve Goucher. More information: Shane Cronin at (206) 354-1694, or e-mail to SECronin12@yahoo.com.
BASEBALL JAZZ
Professional lessons, camps and 2008 coaches clinics are being offered by Steve Goucher and the Jazz staff. More information: Steve Goucher at (206) 230-9011, or online at www.baseballjazz.com.
STODS SKILLS & DRILLS CLASS
Classes will be taught by former pro scout Steve Goucher. More information: (425) 643-8384 or online at www.stods.com.
RENTON LITTLE LEAGUE
The leagues board of directors meets the second Monday of each month. All meetings are open to anyone interested in Renton Little League activities. More information: (425) 652-1768 and leave your name and phone number.
AUBURN LITTLE LEAGUE
A GENERAL SESSION meeting takes place the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 809 9th St. S.E. It is open to anyone interested in Auburn Little League activities. More information: www.auburnlittleleague.com.
BASKETBALL
QUICK HANDLE SPRING ACADEMY
This academy for boys and girls in grades 3-12 will offer skill development and youth classes through May 24 at locations in Renton, Bellevue and Monroe. More information: Wayne Mendoza at (425) 369-2221 or online at www.quickhandle.com, or by e-mailing to coach@quickhandle.com.
AAU NATIONAL GIRLS QUALIFIER
This tournament, scheduled for April 19-20 at Mount Rainier HIgh in Des Moines, is open to teams by age division or by grade. The team entry fee is $224, with a four-game guarantee. More information: (425) 744-1860, or online at www.yourwta.com, or by e-mailing to wtabball@comcast.net.
SPRING JAM BOYS TOURNAMENT
This tournament, set for April 19-20 at Mount Rainier High in Des Moines, is open to teams in grades 4-12. The team entry fee is $225. More information: (425) 744-1860, or online at www.yourwta.com, or by e-mailing to wtabball@comcast.net.
CHEERLEADING
LIBERTY BELL SPIRIT SQUAD TRYOUTS
Tryouts for experienced cheerleaders ages 7-14 are scheduled for Saturday, March 29, from noon-3 p.m. in Kent. More information is available by contacting Coach Kindra at (206) 303-9859 or by going online to www.libertybells.net.
FASTPITCH
RENTON LITTLE LEAGUE
The leagues board of directors meets the second Monday of each month. All meetings are open to anyone interested in Renton Little League activities. More information: (425) 652-1768 and leave your name and phone number.
FISHING
BEGINNERS FLY CASTING CLASS
The Washington Fly Fishing Club will offer this six-week class beginning Thursday, April 3. Classes take place at the Green Lake casting pier beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants must register. The cost is $40. More information: (206) 542-4623.
PUGET SOUND ANGLERS
The club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 2208 S. 223rd St. in Des Moines. Guests are always welcome. Discussions focus on how, when and where to fish for salmon and all saltwater species. More information: Tom at Auburn Sports and Marine at (253) 833-1440, or www.pugetsoundanglers.net/, or e-mail: twiest@sooscreek.com.
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.
FOOTBALL
PUGET SOUND FOOTBALL CAMP
This camp is for players who will be entering grades 4-9 in the fall. It is scheduled for June 30-July 3 at French Field on the campus of Kent-Meridian High School. It is a non-contact camp and runs from 9 a.m.-noon each day. It will be directed by Kentridge High head coach Marty Osborn, and the camp staff will include coaches from Kentridge and other area high schools and junior highs, as well as current Kentridge seniors and former players now in college. The cost is $105. More information: Coach Osborn at (253) 891-2294 or (253) 373-4248.
GALEC FOOTBALL
SEATTLE GAELS OPEN FIELD DAY
A day of trying the Irish sports of Gaelic football and hurling is set for Sunday, March 30, from noon-3 p.m. at Magnolia Field in Seattle, located between 32nd and 34th Ave. W. and W. Barrett. The event is free. Shoes with traction are advised. More information: www.seattlegaels.com.
SOCCER
VELOCITY FC 95
This U-13 GIRLS select team from Renton is seeking a few more 12-year-old players. The team plays at the District Gold level. More information: coach Dick Pauze at (253) 740-7815, or e-mail to rpauze864@comcast.net.
KYSA SPRING LEAGUES
Registration for Kent Youth Soccer Association Modified and Recreational spring leagues is open. Modified leagues are offered in U-5 (coed) and U-6 through U-10 for boys and girls. The cost is $50. Recreational leagues are offered for girls in U-11, U-12 and U-13. The cost is $95. Registration and more information: online at www.kysa.org.
SOFTBALL
USSSA UMPIRES NEEDED
Umps are needed for King County and the South end. Umpires can set their own schedule, and association officials will help them make that schedule work. Payment is monthly. More information: Paul at (425) 870-1043 or Dale at (425) 481-2005.
ADULT SLOWPITCH UMPIRES NEEDED
Umpires are needed for adult games in South King County. Training is provided. More information: King County Umpires at (253) 931-8185.
SENIOR PLAYERS NEEDED
Players age 55 and older are needed for a men’s league. Games are played in the mornings in the Renton area by approximately 500 seniors. More information: Ken Williams at (425) 226-3939 or Chuck Hansen at (425) 277-5630.
DES MOINES SENIOR COED
Spring training begins in April. This Des Moines-based team is open to men age 55 and older, and women age 50 and older. League play begins in May. More information: Des Moines Activity Center at (206) 878-1642.
