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.
SOCCER
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
Lake Hills Boys U-17
Select Soccer team having tryouts April 17, 7-8:30 p.m. at Robinswood Turf Fields for all positions. Call 425-746-0615 for further information.
BASEBALL
JUNIOR OLYMPICS TEAM TRYOUTS
Rijo Athletics Baseball is looking for players to participate in the 2008 Junior Olympics in Peoria/Surprise, AZ from June 20-28. Call (425) 486-4878 for tryout and evaluation. www.rijoathleticsbaseball.com.
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.
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.
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
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.
LACROSSE UMPIRES NEEDED
Spring ‘08 season. Boys and girls 16 years of age and up are eligible. Training is available. www.egylax.org or e-mail your questions to info@egylax.
ISSAQUAH YOUTH LACROSSE
Spring 2008 registration for 2-8 grade boys and girls in Issaquah School District underway. www.issaquahyouthlacrosse.com
13U KIRKLAND HEAT BASEBALL
Looking for players to round out 13U Koufax team for 2008 season and will hold private tryouts for those interested. Contact Phil 425-417-7915 or email heat13u@comcast.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 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.
STODS SELECT
Stods is looking for baseball players ages 9-14 for its summer Sandy Koufax select teams in Bellevue. Call Bob 425-643-8384.
STODS 13U KOUFAX
Looking for 1-2 more players. Call Bob or Matt at Stods Baseball Indoor training facility at 425-643-8384 for tryout.
SKILLS AND DRILLS CLASS
Put on by Stods Baseball and former pro player Steve Goucher. Call 425-643-8384 or visit www.stods.com.
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.
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Classes for baseball performance training designed to increase bat speed, velocity, overall power, speed and overall athletic ability. Call Jake, 425-306-0814.
KIRKLAND ADULT
BASEBALL LEAGUE
Recruiting 21 and older players for a recreational team through the Kirkland Parks Department for the August through September 2008 season. Contact Michael Jarvis at 206-779-8560 or mejarvis7@msn.com.
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.
FASTPITCH
ISSAQUAH LITTLE LEAGUE
Registration for ages 5-12 now open for 2008 season. Issaquahlittleleague.org or call 425-391-9747.
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 10U
To tryout for the 2007 Ladysharks, call Bruce at 425-765-1800 or Shannan at 425-681-5744.
NW LADYSHARKS 14U
A catcher and a few select position players needed. Call Dave, 206-419-7234 or Jeff, 206-730-5178.
BASKETBALL
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 BASKETBALL SPRING
Three clinics for boys currently in grades 3-6. Directed by Chris O’Connor, Bellevue High boys varsity coach. www.bellevuebasketball.com. $125 if paid prior or $150 at door.
Session II
• April 18: 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
• April 19: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
• April 20: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Session III
• April 25: 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
• April 26: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
• April 27: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
BELLEVUE BASKETBALL SUMMER
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)
QUICK HANDLE BASKETBALL SPRING ACADEMY
Through May 24 at Bellevue, Renton and Monroe locations offered for grades 3-12. Wayne Mendezona at 425-369-2221, or e-mail coach@quickhandle.com, or visit www.quickhandle.com.
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.
QUICK HANDLE SPRING ACADEMY
Underway through May 24 in Bellevue, Renton and Monroe. Skill development and group classes offered 3-12 grades. Contact Wayne Mendezona at 425-369-2221 or e-mail coach@quickhandle.com or www.quickhandle.com
ISSAQUAH SELECT COACHING OPPORTUNITY
Issaquah Select is looking for head and assistant basketball coaches for the Fall 2007 season. Paid positions for boys grade levels 6, 7 and 8 are currently available. Interested candidates can contact John Evans at 206-628-2405.
WTA HOSTS MAY TOURNAMENT
Washington Tournament Association is hosting the 20th Annual VI Slamma Jamma basketball tournament May 24-26 at Mount Rainier High School in Des Moines. It is open to all boys and girls teams 4th grade through high school. Cost is $265 with each team guaranteed five games. To sign up call (425) 744-1860, e-mail wtabball@comcast.net, or visit our Web site at www.yourwta.com.
NO FEAR LEAGUES
For boys and girls third grade through high school. 425-670-8877 or visit www.nofearbasketball.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.
WRESTLING
KIRKLAND BOYS & GIRLS JR WRESTLING
Practices for Kindergarden – 6th grade are Monday and Wednesday evenings at Kirkland Jr. High. Call 425-827-0132.
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.
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.
FOOTBALL
SIGN UP ONLINE FOR
ISSAQUAH YOUTH FOOTBALL
Online registration for the 2008 Issaquah Youth Football season is April 1-30. Cost is $275 through April. The fee goes up to $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.
LIBERTY BELL SPIRIT SQUAD
The Bothell Parks and Recreation Departments hosts the Liberty Bell Spirit Squad on Tuesdays, April 29 through June 3. Cheerleading I (Ages 4 to 7) runs 6-6:45 p.m. and Cheerleading II (Ages 8 to 14) runs 7 to 7:55 p.m. Classes are held at the Lytle House (9929 NE 180th St.) Cost is $50 (residents) and $55 (non-residents). For details or to register, visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us or call (425) 486-7430.
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.
CAMPS & CLASSES
COLLEGE RECRUITING CLASS
BELLEVUE PARKS SPRING PROGRAMS
Registeristration underway. For info or to register contact 425-452-6885 or to Myparksandrecreation.com.
• Mini Mites Baseball Clinics (Ages 3-4)
• Mighty Mites T-Ball Ball League (Ages 5-6)
• Youth Baseball League (Ages 7-9)
• Junior Baseball Instructional Clinic (Ages 8-12)
• Youth Track & Field (ages 5-18)
• Biddy Sports Programss (Ages 3-6)
• Biddy Sports Stars (Ages 3-6)
• Spring Break Sports Camp (Ages 7-12)
• Spring Break UK International Soccer Camp (Ages 4-13)
• Indoor Soccer (Ages 4-6)
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
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
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.
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.
