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.
BASEBALL
BCC BASEBALL CAMP
Skills camp for boys and girls ages 7-12 runs every week in August, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday. Cost is $190.00 a camper, per session. Visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/athletics or call 425-564-2356.
SEATTLE BRAVES
Seattle Braves Baseball Club seeks outfielders and pitchers for U-18 Select Connie Mack 2008 summer season. Contact 206-730-8122 or 206-789-1975.
CJ PRIDE PONY
BASEBALL 10U
Looking for two players interested in joining a Bellevue Pony season and tournament team for 2008. Two travel tournaments planned. Contact Craig at contactcraig@qwest.net.
NORTHWEST BANDITS
15U SELECT TRYOUTS
Individual tryouts to round out the 2008 spring/summer team roster. Interested participants should send a brief e-mail to mrmikevandiver@aol.com including player’s contact information and experience.
NORTHWEST SEATTLE BOMBERS
Northwest Baseball Academy’s summer teams are looking for players for their U13-U18 teams. Visit www.nwbaseballacademy.org or call Mark at 425-482-6922.
MICKEY MANTLE
15U TRYOUTS
A 2007 nationally ranked 15U Mickey Mantle team needs a few extra players for its roster. To set up a private tryout call Jake at 425-306-0814.
PUGET SOUND STARS BASEBALL CLUB
Tryouts for the 2008 Sandy Koufax and tournament season. Tryouts Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays based on availability. Call Chris at 206-499-0431 or e-mail ish891@aol.com for a complete package about the program.
BELLEVUE BASEBALL HEAD COACH NEEDED
Already formed competitive Mickey Mantle 15U team needs head coach. Contact greben1@yahoo.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.
15U MICKEY MANTLE
The Dodgers are seeking a few players for the 2008 season. Pitchers and a shortstop are needed. Contact Parker Smollen, Pro32383@aol.com.
TENNIS
TENNIS ONE CAMPS
Seeking boys and girls of all skill levels ages 9-15 who want to learn to improve their game. Camp runs from June 23-27 from 1-4 p.m. daily at Finn Hill Junior High in Kirkland. Cost is $179. Contact camp director Norm Vener at 425-821-9958 to register.
FOOTBALL
KIRKLAND BOYS & GIRLS FOOTBALL
The Kirkland Boys & Girls Club is now taking registrations for Jr. Kang and Rebel tackle football and flag football. Contact Stephanie Davidson at 425-250-4754.
FASTPITCH
EASTLAKE/SKYLINE CAMP
Annual combined softball camp on from July 21-25 for girls ages 6-11 from 9 a.m.-noon and girls ages 12-13 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Deadline to sign up is July 11. Contact Greg Seely at 206-940-2045 or at seeleylaw@aol.com.
NORTHSHORE SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Open registration for girls 1-12th grade. Registration and information online at www.ngssa.com and at Northshore District Schools. Fees range $55-85.
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Men’s, women’s and co-ed league for ages 18+. www.leaguelineup.com/bothellsoftball or call 425-486-7430.
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Classes to increase bat speed, velocity, overall power, speed and overall athletic ability. Call Jake, 425-306-0814.
NW LADYSHARKS 14U
A catcher and a few select position players needed. Call Dave, 206-419-7234 or Jeff, 206-730-5178.
BASKETBALL
SAMMAMISH TOTEMS YOUTH CAMP
SHS boys head basketball coach Wes Newton will be holding his annual youth summer camp July 28-31 for players in 5-7th grade. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-noon and players in 8-9th grade will attend 12:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is $150.00 per player with scholarships available. Email coach Newton at wnewtoniii@yahoo.com or call 425-378-0534.
NEWPORT GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC
Newport Girls Select Basketball Association will be having a free clinic and tryouts for grades 5-8 on June 24-27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m at Newport High School. Information at www.newportgirlsbasketball.com or Grey Lundberg at grey@greylundberg.com
KIRKLAND H.S. BASKETBALL FALL LEAGUE
The Kirkland Boys & Girls Club is taking registration now for girls basketball high school fall league. Contact Stephanie Davidson at 425-250-4754.
BOTHELL CUBS BASKETBALL CAMP
Basketball camp for boys and girls grades 1-4, July 7-10 at Westhill Elementary in Bothell from 9-11:30 a.m. Cost is $75 and includes a t-shirt. Contact Rich Klee at 425-486-9406 or go to www.bothellhoops.googlepages.com.
BCC BASKETBALL CAMP
Skills camp for boys and girls entering grades 4-8 from August 4-8 at Bellevue CC gym from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $195 per camper, $185 if signing up multiple participants. Register at www.bellevuecollege.edu/athletics for at 425-564-2035.
INGLEMOOR BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
July 7-11 at Inglemoor High from 9-11 a.m. for 7-11th graders. Annual camp in 21st year. Cost $100. Details 425-408-7308 or glowell@nsd.org.
NATE ROBINSON BASKETBALL CAMP
New York Knicks guard and former University of Washington star Nate Robinson will host his first-ever “Nate Robinson Basketball Camp” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 29-Aug. 1 at Mercer Island’s Community Center at Mercer View. The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-16 and will include guest speakers, low coach-to-camper ratio, several games per day and daily contests. Cost of the four-day camp is $275. Campers will receive a reversible jersey, autographs, snacks, NY Knicks prizes and much more. Call (206) 275-7609 or go to www.miparks.net.
LUAU BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
WTA hosts tournament at Lake Stevens High School June 7-8 for 4th grade-high school boys and girls teams. Cost is $225 for minimum of four games. Contact wtabball@comcas.net or425-744-1860 to sign up.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP AT MT. RAINIER HIGH SCHOOL
WTA is offering a camp at Mt. Rainier High School from June 29 to July 3. Call 425-744-1860 or email wtabball@comcast.net to sign up.
LAKE WASHINGTON FORCE TRYOUTS
Lake Washington Force girls select basketball program will hold tryouts June 3, 5 and 12 for the upcoming school year. Open for 5th-9th grade. Visit www.lwforce.com.
REDMOND BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
RHS varsity coach Jeff Larson and RHS varsity players will host a summer basketball camp for boys entering grades 3-7, mornings of June 23-26. Contact Bonnie Ellis at 425-868-4944 or ellisb9429@aol.com.
REDMOND GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
RHS varsity coach Dennis Edwards and RHS varsity players will host a summer basketball camp for girls entering grades 3-9 in the afternoons of June 23-26. Contact Kate Dunn at 425-702-9453 or at katedunn@verizon.net.
JUNIOR HIGH GYM NIGHT
Mondays 5 to 6:30 p.m. except school holidays. Free program for junior high students to shoot hoops, meet friends and eat pizza. 303 224th St. S.W., Bothell. 425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
BELLEVUE SUMMER BASKETBALL
Three clinics for boys entering grades 4-9. Directed by Chris O’Connor, Bellevue High boys varsity coach. www.bellevuebasketball.com.
Wolverine Basketball Camp ($225)
• June 23-26: 4-9 p.m.
Ball handling & shooting ($150)
• July 7-July 10: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Advanced offensive & defensive skills ($175)
• July 7-July 10: 4 p.m.-7 p.m. (grades 6-9 only — $300 total for combined with second camp).
EASTLAKE SUMMER CAMPS
Eastlake High School boy’s basketball coaching staff will host two weeks of camp this summer at Eastlake High School. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Session one is July 7-11. Session two is July 14-18 For downloadable PDF registration forms and more information vist www.eastlakebasketball.org.
ADVANTAGE SUMMER CAMPS
Advantage basketball camps is accepting registration for its summer camps across the Eastside. www.advantagebasketball.com or 425-670-8877.
KIRKLAND BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Registration available for K-2 and 7th grade boys. Call 425-827-0132 or visit www.onepositiveplace.org.
NO FEAR LEAGUES
For boys and girls third grade through high school. 425-670-8877 or visit www.nofearbasketball.com.
SOCCER
EASTLAKE H.S. GIRLS AND BOYS CAMPS
Soccer camp for girls and boys from August 11-15 at Eastlake H.S. stadium fields. Camps instructed by professional coaches from UK Elite. Contact chuckkrieble@comcast.net or at 425-941-3630.
BCC SOCCER SPEED CAMP
BCC men’s soccer team will host a bi-weekly summer camp, July 7-30 at BCC soccer field, Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Open to boys and girls ages 12-18. Cost is $200 per camper for eight sessions. Visit www.bellevuecollege.com/athletics or contact BCC soccer coach Adam Fenster at 206-200-6340.
LIGHTNING STRIKES SOCCER ACADEMY
Soccer academy for all levels at Chinook Middle School in Bellevue. Dates from June 10 to July 31. Contact 425-408-1000 or Academy@CRUSHN.com.
ICWSL CO-ED 30+ TEAM
ICWSL, a Co-ed Over 30, non-competitive just for fun league, is looking for new players. Friday nights on Eastside all-weather turf fields. www.icwsl.org
KICK SOCCER SCHOOLS
Life is a Kick Soccer Schools presents Scott’s Hot Shots Summer Soccer Camps (ages 5-12) and Scott’s Soccer Tots classes (ages 4-6) at the Woodinville Indoor Soccer Center, 12728 N.E. 178th St. Call director Scott Hall at (206) 909-1212 or visit www.lifeisakick.com.
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.
CRUSHN! SPONSORS
SOCCER ACADEMY
Bothell’s CrushN! Sports will sponsor the Lightning Strike Soccer Academy from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays June 10-July 31 at Chinook Middle School’s track field, 2001 98th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Professional players Hugo Alcarez and Bill Umana will coach the camp. Fees are $1,400 (recreational), $1,600 (select) and $2,000 (premier/pro). Coaches will set the student stage on the first day. For information, call (425) 408-1000 or register by e-mail at academy@crushn.com.
LACROSSE
EASTSIDE EAGLES GIRLS LACROSSE SIGNUPS
Signups for 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 grade teams. Details on www.egylax.org. E-mail info@egylax.org or call Greg & Patty Chapman at 425.788.1466.
LAKE SAMMAMISH GIRLS LACROSSE CLUB REGISTRATION
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.
BELLEVUE GIRLS LACROSSE YOUTH TEAMS
Sign ups now for 3/4th, 5/6th, and 7/8th grade teams. For girls from Bellevue and surrounding areas. www.bglacrosse.com.
BELLEVUE-SAMMAMISH GIRLS JV LACROSSE
Sign-up now for all JV girls outside BHS attendance area. www.bglacrosse.com or www.bglacrosse.blogspot.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.
SKYLINE COMMUTER CAMP
Skyline High School will host a commuter wrestling camp June 29 to July 3 and the main clinician will be Sammie Henson. Henson is currently an assistant coach at Cal Poly and was a world champion and Olympic silver medalist. The camp is open for grades 6-12 go to www.shs.issaquah.wednet.edu/athletics to obtain a camp application or contact Gus Kiss at (425) 445-1389 or (424) 837-8108 or email him at gkiss@baldwinrgi.com.
PLATEAU PACK WRESTLING CLUB
Run by the coaches of Eastlake, Eastside Catholic and Skyline High programs, the Plateau Pack offers a program every Tuesday and Thursday. Grades 1-6 at 6 p.m. and 7-12 at 7 p.m. at Eastlake High. Cost $85. Contact Peter Puccio 206.992.7965 or www.ppuciv@hotmail.com or Gus Kiss 425.285.2314 www.gkiss@baldwinrgi.com.
WRESTLING CAME
COMES TO INGLEMOOR
The Northshore Wrestling Camp will hit the mat from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 23-27 at Inglemoor High. The technique camp, for junior-high and high-school grapplers, will include live wrestling and drills and will focus on winning fundamental wrestling. Featured clinicians will include Kevin Corbett, Paul Sewell, Mike Sewell, Kelly Kubec, Jacob Young and Justin Springer, all successful high-school and college wrestlers. Cost is $125 for the week; a $10 discount will be given to each wrestler in the same family. For information, call coach Tom Sewell at (206) 999-5622.
VOLLEYBALL
ADULT VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM
Mondays 6 – 8:30 p.m. Open to ages 18 and older. Cost: $3 drop-in. WA Anderson School Gym, 18603 Bothell Way NE, Bothell. 425-486-7430 or www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
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.
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.
COUGAR MOUNTAIN RUNNING SERIES
Sixth-annual Cougar Mountain running series returns May 17 and continues through June 14. Cost is $25 per race. Visit www.seattlerunningcompany.com/events/cougar/cougarmtn1.html to register.
FOOTBALL
SIGN UP ONLINE FOR
ISSAQUAH YOUTH FOOTBALL
Registration for the 2008 Issaquah Youth Football season is open. Cost is $325 May 1 to June 30. Scholarship grants are being offered to those who qualify. Register at the Issaquah Youth Football Web site: www.issyfootball.org.
ISSAQUAH YOUTH FOOTBALL LOOKING FOR COACHES
Are you interested in coaching and teaching Issaquah youth the game of football? Please contact Brian Hartline at Bryhartline@hotmail.com to be considered as a coach.
INGLEMOOR JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Inglemoor Junior Football is accepting registrants for its fall tackle football program. The program is open to 7-to 14-year-olds. Registration information can be found at www.inglemoorvikings.org/docs/registration_update.htm or call 206-898-9021.
DRILL/CHEER
EASTSIDE PRECISION DRILL TEAM
Forming 2007-2008 team. Practices for school age girls are Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Redmond Junior High cafeteria and no experience is needed. Contact Heather at 425-647-4831 or heather@eastsidedrillteam.com.
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
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.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Annual Washington State championships at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way on May 31-June 1. Call 206-362-4949 for more information.
CAMPS & CLASSES
BELLEVUE PARKS SUMMER PROGRAMS
Registeristration underway. For info or to register contact 425-452-6885 or to Myparksandrecreation.com.
• Biddy Combo Sports (Ages 3-4)
• Mighty Mites Combo Sports (Ages 5-6)
• Youth Summer Day Camps (Ages 7-12)
• Fun Time Fridays (Ages 3-6)
• First Swing Baseball Camp (ages 5-14)
• Soccer Camps with Michael Smith (Ages 4-10)
• UK International Summer Soccer Camp (Ages 4-13)
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
NON-CONTACT TAE KWON DO
Ages 7+ on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings. Beginner class 6-7 p.m. and Regular class 7-8 p.m. Maywood Hills Elementary Gym (Bothell), Eight sessions costs $50 for Bothell residents and $55 for non-residents.
INTERLAKEN TRAILBLAZERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB
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.
SKYHAWKS SPORTS CAMPS
The City of Bothell is proud to present summer camps ranging from golf to basketball. With camps available for ages 3 to 14, there is something for everyone. Visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us or call (425) 486-7430 to find out more about these upcoming summer camps.
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
BICYCLE VELODROME RACING AT MARYMOOR PARK
Races are Monday and Friday nights from May 12 and Wednesdays beginning May 28. Racing starts at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, and 7:30 on Wednesdays. Admission is free. Visit http://velodrome.org/cms for more information.
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.
BOTHELL PARKS AND REC DANCE AND YOGA CLASSES
The City of Bothell Parks and Recreation department holds Belly Dance BAsics classes for ages 16-and-up from 8-9 p.m. on Mondays, from May 19-June 30. Also offered is a Relax with Yoga class on Thursdays, from May 22-July 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. for ages 16-and-up. For more information visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us or call 425-486-7430.
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.
REGISTER TO RUN IN ISSAQUAH
Registration for the Issaquah Parks and Recreation Gliders spring and summer track and field programs is now open. The spring elementary program runs from May 12 through June 6 with practices offered at Issaquah High School, Skyline High School and Liberty High School. The elementary, middle and high school summer programs run from June 9 through July 17 with practices offered at IHS until June 17 before switching to Skyline HS during the scheduled IHS renovation. Please consult www.thegliders.8k.com of call 425 392 8230 for more information.
SOMERSET REC CLUB
Somerset Rec Club in Bellevue offers various health and fitness activities. Visit www.somersetrec.org or call 425-747-5575.
BOTHELL/KENMORE POOLS
Northshore and Carole Ann Wald are two NW Center-managed pools in the Bothell/Kenmore area. Visit www.nwcenter.org.
SAMMAMISH ROWING ASSOCIATION’S LEARN TO ROW DAY
Discover rowing and take a test row with the SRA on Lake Sammamish in Redmond on Saturday, June 7 from noon-3 p.m. Must be 13-years-old to go out in boat. Contact www.srarowing.com or 425-653-2583.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
TIME TO PLAY BALL
It’s time for Special Olympics softball to start the 2008 season in Issaquah. The first practice is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 6 at Tibbets Park in Issaquah. Practices are held at thissame time and place every Friday. Players are grouped by skill level, and all skill levels are welcome. Contact Coach Leo Finnegan at 425-392-5682.
