Community sports & recreation datebook

Baseball

America's Baseball Camps — for ages 9-18 are July 30 to Aug. 3 at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood. $395 for day campers, $750 overnight. Details: 1-800-222-8152 or visit www.baseballcamps.com

Ballard Baseball Camps — for ages 8-12 are weeklong starting July 23 and July 30 at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club. $110. Details: 206-783-5775 or visit www.ballard-bgc.org

Brad Peterson Baseball School — is offering summer baseball and life skills camps at various locations around the Puget Sound this summer. Details: 425-802-0638 or visit www.bradpetersonbaseball.com

Darrington Blue Grass Youth Tournament — is July 21-22 at Whitehorse Community Park in Darrington for 10U, 11U and 12U divisions. Details: 360-794-0655 or visit rbsports.net

Dow Baseball Club — is having tryouts Aug. 18-19 for its 15U and 16U teams. Details: Randy Gifford at 425-260-8691 or visit www.dowbaseball.org

Marysville Baseball Club — is looking for two paid coaches for the upcoming 2008 season for 15 to 18-year-old teams. Details: 425-343-5872 or e-mail robbmcgarry@aol.com

Marysville Baseball Club — is looking for two 16-year-old pitchers for an Aug. 3-12 tournament in California. All expenses paid except for spending money. Details: 425-343-5872 or e-mail robbmcgarry@aol.com

Nike Baseball All-Skills Camp — is Aug. 4-8 for ages 10-18 at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. $345 for day campers, $445 overnight. Details: 1-800-645-3226 or visit USSportsCamps.com/baseball

Northwest Baseball Academy Fall League — for U-12 to U-18 begins Aug. 25. Practices on Wednesdays from Aug. 22 to Oct. 17. $195 (practice only) to $375/individual, or $1,500/team. Details: Mark at 425-482-6922 or visit www.nwbaseballacademy.org

Port Angeles Youth Baseball — is hosting the Pepsi Invitational Tournament Aug. 4-5 with divisions for players ages 10-12. $450, four-game guarantee. Details: 360-457-7406 or 360-417-4557, or e-mail jass@olypen.com

Professional Instruction One-On-One Clinics — for pitching, hitting and fielding are being offered by former pro Steve Goucher and Stods Baseball. Details: 425-643-8384. or e-mail goucher15@hotmail.com

Rips Baseball Training Complex — summer weekly camps for boys ages 7-14 are July 30 to Aug. 24 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. $295 per camp. Details: Aaron Horrocks at 206-941-0128 or e-mail rnron1st@aol.com

Sammamish Days U10 and U11 Tournament — is July 27-29 at Beaver Lake and East Sammamish Parks. Competitive baseball, home run derby and more. $400/team. Details: e-mail boysofsummer15u@comcast.net or visit eteamz.active.com/sammamishdays/

Stods Fallball League — is Aug. 11-12 to Sept. 23. 13-15 games with guaranteed three-game tournament. $2,500 team or $300 individual. Details: 425-643-8384 or 425-355-4000, or visit www.stods.com

Stods Offseason Performance Training — is Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 on Saturdays or Sundays, 3-4 hours each day. Five or more instructors at every workout. $600. Details: 425-643-8384 or 425-355-4000, or visit www.stods.com

Stods Summer Camps — for ages 7-13 are weekly through Aug. 9 in Bellevue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $200 with lunch included. Details: 425-643-8384 or visit www.stods.com

Strike Zone Reds 16U — summer select team is looking for an assistant/hitting coach for 2008 Mickey Mantle League season. Details: Ron Queen at 425-791-1830 or visit www.strike-zone.us

Strike Zone Reds 16U — summer select team is looking for players to fill its 2008 roster for Mickey Mantle League. Details: Ron Queen at 425-791-1830 or visit www.strike-zone.us

The Cougar Baseball Academy — in Pullman will host a day camp for ages 6-12 from July 30 to Aug. 2 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Instruction from WSU coaches and players. $150. Details: 509-335-0126 or visit www.cougarbaseballacademy.com

Basketball

3-on-3 Double Elimination Tournament — hosted by the Edmonds Boys and Girls Club is July 21-22 for grades K-12, with K-3 playing on eight-foot baskets. $60/team. Details: Jim Garcia at 425-774-0630 or visit www.bgcsc.org

Advantage Basketball Camps — are taking registrations for summer camps that will run at various locations throughout the state. Details: 800-670-0013 or visit www.advantagebasketball.com

Belcher's Youth Boys Summer Camp — for ages 7-14 is July 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastlake H.S. in Sammamish. Details: 425-868-6840 or e-mail RBelcher@LWSD.org

Bellevue Community College Summer Camp — for boys and girls entering grades 4-10 is Aug. 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $195 individual or $185 multiple registrations. Details: Jeremy Eggers at 425-564-2394 or e-mail athletics@bcc.ctc.edu

Bellevue H.S. Boys Program — has a camp July 23-26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for grades 4-9. $225 early payment by July 16. Details: Chris O'Connor at 425-456-7153 or visit www.bellevuebasketball.com

Coach J Hoop Camps — fundamental skill camp for girls grades 6-12 ($275) is Aug. 7-10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Washington. Fantasy camp for men and women 25 and up ($200) is Aug. 8-10 from 6-10 p.m. Details: 206-548-6717 or visit tsjsports.com

Harlem Globetrotters Summer Youth Camp — is Aug. 27-31 at Stroum Jewish Community Center in Mercer Island for children ages 6-16. Space is limited. $200 to $225. Details: 800-641-HOOP or visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com

Hoopaholics Summer Camp — for boys grades 3-9 is July to August at Ballard H.S. Details: e-mail mike23johnson@hotmail.com or visit www.hoopaholics.com

Issaquah Select — is looking for head and assistant coaches for the fall season. Paid positions for boys grade levels 6-8. Details: John Evans at 206-628-2405.

Lakeside School Camps — for boys entering grades 4-9 are July 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Seattle. $165/session with returning and group discounts. Details: Abe Wehmiller at 206-440-2754 or visit www.lakesideschool.org/upperschool/athletics/

Last Chance Youth Tournament — for boys and girls grades 7-8 is July 27-29 at various Snohomish County locations. $215/team, four-game guarantee. Register by July 24. Details: 360-794-0655 or visit rbsports.net

Mercer Island Boys Basketball — is looking for a non-varsity head coach. Details: Ed Pepple at 206-232-1747.

Monroe Summerfest 3-on-3 Tournament — is Aug. 4 for grades 3-12 by the Monroe Boys and Girls Club. Details: 360-794-4775 or visit www.bgcsc.org

NBI Summer Camp — skills academy or boys and girls is Aug. 6-10 are at Bothell H.S. Space is limited. Details: 425-487-1342 or visit www.nwbball.com

Puget Sound Basketball Leagues — are offered for men's, women's and coed divisions for ages 15 and older. Details: 206-362-4667 or visit www.pugetsoundbasketball.com

Quick Handle Summer Camps — for ages 8-18 are July 25-27 at Juanita H.S. in Kirkland (quick trigger shooting camp, $170), July 30 to Aug. 3 at Juanita H.S. (heat camp, $225), and Aug. 8-10 at Eastside Catholic H.S. in Bellevue (post/guard camp, $170). Details: Wayne Mendezona at 425-369-2221 or visit www.quickhandle.com

Seattle Prep Camps — are offered through July for grades 5-9. Sessions for different age groups. $100 to $170. Details: Brian Elsner at 206-850-3166 or e-mail pantherscamps@hotmail.com

Seattle Storm Youth Clinic — for ages 7-14 is Aug. 16 from 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Rainier Community Center in Seattle. Learn skills from Storm players. Details: 206-386-1919 or visit storm.wnba.com

Seattle Summer Slam — is July 24-28 at Mercer Island H.S. with invited guests Nate Robinson, Brandon Roy, Will Conroy, Bobby Jones and others. Space is limited. $225. Robinson, Roy and Jones are also appearing at a free autograph session July 18 from 6-8 p.m. at DJ'S Sportscards in the Renton Highlands. Details: 206-778-6292 or visit www.seattlesummerslam.com

Seattle University Boys Camp — for grades 9-12 is Aug. 11 from 1-4 p.m. Head coach Joe Callero and his staff will provide instruction. $25. Details: 206-296-6400 or visit seattleredhawks.cstv.com

Seattle University Camp — for grades 1-8 is July 30 to Aug. 3 starting at 9 a.m. $150. $130 for two-or-more discount. $105 for faculty, staff, alumni discount. Details: 206-296-6400 or visit seattleredhawks.cstv.com

Skyline H.S. Youth Camp — for boys and girls entering grades 3-5 is Aug. 6-10 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in Sammamish. $100. Details: visit www.eteamz.active.com/Skylineboysselecthoops

Summer Shootout Together We Can Tournament — is July 28-29 at Tacoma area gyms for divisions in grades 4-9. Three-game guarantee. Register by July 23. $200. Details: Matt Robles at 253-720-9883 or e-mail dmrobles695@yahoo.com

Tulalip Resort Casino 3-on-3 Tournament — is Aug. 11-12 for all ages. Entry fee depends on division. Details: 425-258-2436 or visit www.bgcsc.org

University of Puget Sound Camps — for boys ages 7-14 are July 30 to Aug. 4 and Aug. 13-17. $225. Advanced camp for boys ages 12-17 is July 25-27. $175. Details: Matt Robles at 253-879-3414 or visit www.ups.edu/mbasketball.xml

Whitaker Brothers Training Camp — for girls entering grades 5-12 is July 19-22 at Tillicum Middle School in Bellevue. Early enrollment discount. $140 to $190. Details: 425-445-6731 or visit www.newportgirlsbasketball.com

Boxing

Bumble Bee Boxing Club — of Seattle seeks boys and girls interested in learning amateur and Olympic-style boxing. Details: 206-763-7525 or 206-779-4177.

Pacific Northwest Boxing No. 36 — is looking for people interested in becoming referees and judges for local boxing shows and tournaments. Details: Paul Field at 360-792-9557.

Cycling

Cascade and YMCA Summer Bike Camps — for ages 9-12 are available at the Shoreline, Meredith Mathews, University, West Seattle and Sammamish YMCA branches. Details: 206-382-5003 or visit www.seattleymca.org

Group Health MS Bike Tour — through Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties is Sept. 8-9 to raise funds for finding a cure and supporting those affected by MS. Details: visit main.nationalmssociety.org/wasbike

Mountain Level Bike Camps — for ages 10 and up (level I) and 12 and up (level II) are Tuesdays and Thursdays in August at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore. Details: 206-523-1952 or visit cbcef.org

Road Level Bike Camps — for kids ages 11 and up (level I) and 12 and up (level II) are Tuesdays and Thursdays in July from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Magnuson Park. $50. Details: 206-523-1952 or visit cbcef.org

Football

Becoming a Bear Camp — is July 23-26 from 6-8 p.m. at Tahoma H.S. in Covington. Serves Maple Valley youth ages 7-15. $125. Details: Dan Fewkes at 206-423-6211 or visit www.maplevalleyraiders.org

Mount Si H.S. Summer Camp — for ages 10-13 is July 23-26 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Snoqualmie. Full-contact camp. $100. Details: 425-445-8173 visit www.eteamz.active.com/wcjfa/

Rainier White Ravens Football and Cheer — program for ages 6-14 is every Saturday through July from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rainier Playfield in Seattle. $85 by July 30 for junior football season. Details: 206-888-8082 or visit www.leaguelineup.com/rainiervalleyfootball

Sammamish H.S. Youth Camp — for grades 4-8 is July 26-27 (3-6 p.m.) and July 28 (9 a.m. to noon) in Bellevue with head coach Edd Webb. $35. Details: 425-220-2954 or e-mail edd.webb@yahoo.com

Shaun Alexander Camp — for ages 8-18 is July 24-27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Kent. Work out with Shaun Alexander and his NFL friends, coaches and trainers. $199.95. Details: 253-486-1243 or visit shaunscamp.com

Golf

Advertising Golf Association — invites businessmen and businesswomen to golf at The Home Course (Aug. 22) and six other private clubs this season. No membership required. Guest rates. Details: 206-226-5332 or e-mail agagolfer@yahoo.com

Golf "FORE" the Animals Tournament — starts 8 a.m. on July 28 at The Golf Club at Echo Falls. $125 individual registration, $500 team. Details: 253-859-2801 or visit www.feralcatproject.org

Hope Heart Classic — to support The Hope's research and education programs is July 30 at TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge. 11 a.m. shotgun start. $500 to $3,500. Details: 425-456-8700 or visit www.hopeheart.org/events/golf_classic.cfm

NPN Foundation Tournament — to benefit the American Heart Association's fight against childhood obesity is July 21 at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place. Details: 253-591-9015.

Short Game Clinic — is July 21 from 1-3 p.m. at Harbour Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo. $40. Details: 800-233-3128, ext. 2.

Skagit County Golf Tournament — to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County is Sept. 7 at Avalon Golf Course in Burlington. $125/person, $500 foursome. Dinner guests $20. Details: 360-428-5972.

Hockey

Seattle Junior Hockey Association — is hosting a free skating event for ages 4-7 at Lynnwood Ice Center on Aug. 18 from 1:15-2:45 p.m. Equipment provided. Details: 425-672-7744.

Seattle Thunderbirds Summer Clinic — is Aug. 14-16 at Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland. $125 for ages 7-9, 10-11 and 12-14; $160 for ages 18 and over. Details: 425-869-7825 or visit www.seattlethunderbirds.com/clinic

Martial Arts

Free Karate Classes For Kids — are Wednesdays (5-6:30 p.m.) and Saturdays (10-11 a.m.) for kids ages 7-17 at the Salvation Army Gym in White Center. Pre-registration required. Details: Sean Connors at 206-767-3150, ext. 13 or visit www.nas-da.com

Karate Camp For Kids — for ages 5-12 is Aug. 6-12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (3 p.m. Friday) in Bellevue. Child care options available before and after. $200 to $240. Details: 425-747-9411 or visit home.earthlink.net/~koeikan/id31.html

Miscellaneous

Fun Time Fridays — for boys and girls ages 2-6 are through Aug. 17 at Tyee Community Gym in Bellevue. Variety of sports and games. $15 to $18 per class. Details: 425-452-6885 or visit www.bellevuewa.gov

Learn to Inline Skate (Rollerblade) Camp — is July 18 from 6-9 p.m. in Bellevue. Class size is limited. $60. Details: 206-365-0400 or visit www.DiscoverU.org

Mary Meyer Life Fitness Lifestyle Change — is a three-month, 11-week, 33-session program from Sept. 4 to Nov. 17 in Seattle. Personal training, nutritionist sessions and more. $1,200. Details: 206-282-3959 or visit www.marymeyerlifefitness.com

Mary Meyer Life Fitness Triathlon Training — are Saturdays through Aug. 4 from 7:45-10 a.m. at Madrona Park in Seattle. $45 single clinic or $120 three-clinic pass. Details: 206-282-3959 or visit www.marymeyerlifefitness.com

Run to Win Summer Sports Day Camps — are offered around Puget Sound throughout the summer for kids ages 6-18. Variety of sports offered. Scholarships available. Details: 425-776-2946 or visit www.runtowin.org

Speed Camps — to enhance speed, running technique, agility and power are offered by Washington Institute of Sports Medicine in Kirkland. Programs available for athletes of all ages and abilities. Details: 425-820-2110 or visit www.washington-institute.com

Speedy and Agility Camps — with former UW football strength coach Michael Brandenburg are through Aug. 29 at Rijo Athletics in Woodinville. $295 to $275. Details: 425-486-4878 or visit www.rijoathleticsbaseball.com

Summer Sports Clinics — for boys and girls ages 2-4 ($35 to $41) and 5-6 ($40-$46) meet twice a week for two weeks at Tyee Community Gym in Bellevue through August. Details: 425-452-6885 or visit www.bellevuewa.gov

Women's Sailing and Powerboating School — is offering seven-day powerboating courses from July 28 to Aug. 3 and Aug. 5-11. Departs from Anacortes and heads to San Juan Islands. $2895. Details: 800-332-1404 or visit www.seasenseboating.com

Youth Sports Summer Camps — at Tyee Community Gym in Bellevue has a different event each week from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through August for ages 7-12. $142 to $170. Details: 425-452-6885 or visit www.bellevuewa.gov

Officiating

Pacific Northwest Football Officials Association — is offering classes on officiating tackle football in King and South Snohomish Counties. Details: 1-866-467-6362 or visit www.pnfoa.com

Rowing

New Kayak Symposium — is Aug. 24-26 on the lower Columbia River in Wahkiakum County with classes, games and tours. $350. Details: 360-849-4016 or visit www.columbiariverkayaking.com/roundup.html

Running

Brooks NightLife Training Runs — are 6 p.m. on Thursdays through July 26 to help prepare for the Torchlight Run. Runners will start at Super Jock 'n Jill at Greenlake. Details: Michelle Zimmer at 206-268-2278 or visit www.seafair.com/events/torchrun/

Super Jock 'n Jill Half Marathon — and four-plus mile run/walk is Sept. 3 in Woodinville to benefit Puget Sound Blood Center. $20-$45. Details: 206-522-7711 or visit www.superjocknjill.com

Waterland 5K Run and Fun Walk — is Aug. 25, 9 a.m. at the Des Moines Marina. Divisions for all ages. $20 by Aug. 17, $25 race day. Details: 206-870-6527 or visit www.desmoineswa.gov/waterland5k

Soccer

Cougar Soccer Camps — are offered for boys and girls ages 6-14 in Bothell. Four weeklong sessions in July and August. $105. Details: Alex Zahajko at 206-853-9333 or visit www.cougarsoccercamp.com

Intensive Field Player and Goalkeeper Camp — for boys and girls ages 14-18 is July 24-26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Eastlake H.S. in Sammamish. Space is limited. Register by July 17. $150. Details: 206-909-2410 or e-mail Matthew.Olson1@yahoo.com

Saint Martin's Summer Camp — for high schoolers ages 14-18 is July 23-26 in Lacey. Details: 360-438-4305 or e-mail nschele@stmartin.edu

Seattle University Residential Elite Camp — for boys grades 8-12 is July 20-23. $325 to $450. Details: Anthony Sardon at 206-296-2358 or e-mail sardona@seattleu.edu

Shoreline Community College Summer Camps — for grades K-4 are July 30 to Aug. 3 (noon to 3 p.m.) and Aug. 13-17 (9 a.m. to noon). $79 per session. Details: Mary Segle at 206-546-4791 or visit success.shoreline.edu/msegle/Minicampinfo.htm

U-23 Seattle Americans — are looking for players to add to existing team for fall play. Details: 206-824-0567 or 206-793-0988.

Softball

Eastlake-Skyline Summer Camp — is July 23-27 at Eastlake H.S. in Sammamish for girls ages 6-11 (9 a.m. to noon) and 12-15 (1:30-4:30 p.m.). $125/session. Details: 425-269-4986 or e-mail gcrowder@lwsd.org

Grand Slam Fastpitch Camps — for ages 7-11 and 12-15 are July 23-27 in Auburn/Federal Way. $89. Details: 360-802-2232 or visit www.grandslamcamp.com

Nike General Skills Camp — for ages 10-18 is Aug. 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. Campers must bring their own lunch. $295. Details: 1-800-645-3226 or visit USSportsCamps.com

Saint Martin's Summer Camp — for ages 8-12 (9 a.m. to noon) and 13-18 (1-4 p.m.) is. 13-16 in Lacey. $80. Details: 360-438-4305 or e-mail nschele@stmartin.edu

Shoreline Community College Baseball/Softball — camps for grades K-4 are July 23-27 (noon to 3 p.m.) and Aug. 13-17 (12:30-3:30 p.m.). $79 per session. Details: Mary Segle at 206-546-4791 or visit success.shoreline.edu/msegle/Minicampinfo.htm

Washington Softball Summer Elite Camp — for ages 14-18 is July 23-25 from 1-8 p.m. at Husky Softball Stadium. $350. Details: Brandi Gordon at 206-799-9692 or visit washingtonsoftballcamps.com

Swimming

Open-Water Swim Training — by Mary Meyer Life Fitness are Saturday mornings through Aug. 4 and Tuesday evenings through July 31 at Madrona Park in Seattle. Details: 206-282-3959 or visit www.marymeyerlifefitness.com

Tennis

Avanti Sports Summer Camps — is offering camps for all levels for juniors (ages 4-17) and adults at Ingraham H.S. in Seattle. $70 to $225. Details: Roger Mark at 206-527-8866 or visit www.avantisports.com

Track and field

Seattle University Speed and Base Camp — for boys and girls ages 14-18 is twice weekly from July 23 to Aug. 9. $200. Details: 206-296-2356 or visit seattleredhawks.cstv.com/camps/sea-camps.html

Seattle University Youth Camp — for boys and girls ages 8-13 is every morning from July 30 to Aug. 2. $110. Details: 206-296-2356 or visit seattleredhawks.cstv.com/camps/sea-camps.html

Volleyball

Roosevelt H.S. Camp — for girls entering grades 6-9 is July 23-26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $110. Details: 206-384-9237 or visit www.rooseveltvolleyball.com

Saint Martin's Summer Camp — is July 23-26 in Lacey for ages 6-13 (8-11:30 a.m.) and 14-18 (1-4 p.m.). $125. Details: 360-438-4305 or e-mail nschele@stmartin.edu

Shoreline Community College Camps — are offered through August for boys and girls grades 4-12 and 9-12. Shoreline coaches and players will assist campers. Details: Marilu Neally at 206-546-4746 or e-mail mneally@shoreline.edu

Strike Force Summer Camp — is July 30 to Aug. 3 (beginner) and Aug. 6-10 (intermediate) for grades 6-12 at the New Northgate Community Center in Seattle. $50 per week. Details: 206-386-4283 or e-mail monica.wort@seattle.gov

Volleyball Camps — hosted by Edmonds Community College are July 23-26 (ages 8-18) and July 30 to Aug. 2 (ages 14-18) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: 425-640-1415 or visit athletics.edcc.edu

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