BASEBALL
AUBURN PARKS YOUTH REGISTRATION
Registration is open for players in grades K-12. The early registration deadline is March 18 for grades 3-6, April 29 for grades 7-12, and May 6 for grades K-2. Costs, depending on the program, range for $30-$60 for Auburn residents, and $38-$75 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.
EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS
The organization is accepting NEW PLAYER REQUESTS for interviews for admission into its developmental programs. Teams currently seeking to fill rosters are 9-U, 11-U, 12-U, 13-U, 15/16-U, and 18-U. The 2008-09 TRAINING YEAR CYCLE is now under way. Team and individual sessions are available. The club is forming new 8- and 10-year-old teams to join its 12, 14, 16 and 18 age squads. Teams have limited spots available. Individual players may train with existing teams. Private, small group and team instruction is available working with coach Brian Embery. TEAM FACILITY RENTAL REQUESTS are being accepted. Options include rental only, or team training provided by Coach Embery. Limited time slots are available. More information on all of the above is available by contacting Coach Embery at (253) 218-9713.
BASKETBALL
TEAMS WANTED
The Auburn Select Winter Basketball League is open for boys teams in grades 4-8. The team entry fee for a 13-game schedule is $600. Registration is under way now. More information: Tony Callero at (253) 261-4393, or online at www.auburn.wed.edu/AHS/default.htm; or e-mail to Tonycallero@hotmail.com.
HOLIDAY HOOP CAMP
This camp is being offered by the Emerald City Basketball Academy, and will feature University of Washington all-time leading 3-point shooter Ryan Appleby. Two sessions will be offered: Dec. 22-23 and Dec. 29-30, all at Emerald City’s facility, 1550 W. Armory Way in Seattle. More information and registration: online at www.ecbahoops.net.
AUBURN PARKS ADULT SPRING LEAGUE
Registration is open for this call-your-own league. Players must be 18 or older. Teams will play 10 games from March 30-June 4. A scorekeeper is assigned to each game. The team entry fee is $120. The early registration deadline is March 4. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043 or online at www.auburnwa.gov.
FASTPITCH
AUBURN PARKS YOUTH REGISTRATION
Registration is open for players in grades K-12. The early registration deadline is March 18 for grades 3-6, April 29 for grades 7-12, and May 6 for grades K-2. Costs, depending on the program, range for $30-$60 for Auburn residents, and $38-$75 for non-residents. More information: (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.
FISHING
BEGINNING FLY-TYING CLASSES
The Washington Fly Fishing Club will offer classes for beginners. Classes will be offered on Thursdays for eight weeks beginning Jan. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each week at Mercer Island Covenant Church. The cost is $45, which includes a DVD featuring step-by-step video instruction for all flies tied in class. Registration is required. More information: Bob at (206) 542-4623. More information on the club is available online at www.wffc.com.
FLAG FOOTBALL
AUBURN PARKS ADULT WINTER LEAGUE
Registration for this six-a-side league is open to players age 18 and older. Teams will play eight games from Feb. 8-March 8. The team entry fee is $600. The early registration deadline is Jan. 21. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or www.auburnwa.gov.
AUBURN PARKS POLAR BEAR TOURNAMENT
This six-a-side, non-contact tournament is scheduled for Jan. 23-25. The team entry fee is $285, and the registration deadline is Jan. 7, or until the tournament is filled. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or www.auburnwa.gov.
GENERAL
AUBURN PARKS PRESCHOOL SPORTS
Registration is open to boys and girls ages 3-5 for Auburn Parks Start Smart Basketball & Multi-Sport instructional classes. The program, designed to prepare kids for organized sports in a fun environment, will be offered in January and February. Parent participation is required. More information, including registration: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.
GOLF
AUBURN GOLF COURSE WINTER PLAY PASS
Monthly offseason unlimited-play passes and weekday-only play passes are available through March 2009. More information: Auburn Golf Course at (253) 833-2350, or online at www.auburngolf.org.
HOCKEY
BEGINNERS PROGRAM
The Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds will offer a year-round, beginners-level program for boys and girls ages 5-10. No skating experience is necessary. The program will be on Saturdays at Castle Ice in the Renton Highlands, or at Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland. Players are welcome to join at any time. More information: online at www.snokinghockey.com.
ICE SKATING
LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES
An eight-week series with group and private lessons for boys, girls and adults is being offered at KENT VALLEY ICE CENTRE. Instruction is based on criteria set forth by the Ice Skating Institute. Skating classes are a solid starting point for those interested in figure skating or hockey. The facility is located at 6015 S. 240th St. in Kent. More information: (253) 850-2400, ext. 19, or online at www.FamilyNightOut.com.
SOFTBALL
AUBURN PARKS ADULT PROGRAM
Registration for men’s, women’s and coed leagues at a variety of playing levels is now being accepted. Players must be 18 or older. Most leagues play doubleheaders, with the exception of some lower-level recreational leagues. The early registration deadline is March 11. Team entry fees range from $635-$960, depending on the league. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.
SWIMMING
AUBURN POOL
The pool offers several programs. PUBLIC SWIMS are available Monday through Friday from 1-3 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. at $2.75 for adults and $2.25 for youths. LAP SWIMS are scheduled for Monday through Friday from 6-8 a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. at $3.75 for adults and $2.75 for youths. LESSONS are available on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday basis from 5:30-7 p.m., and on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. Prices depend on age. The pool is adjacent to Auburn High at 516 4th St. N.E. More information: (253) 939-8825.
VOLLEYBALL
PASSION 4 THE GAME CAMPS
These camps are created especially for players who are not on a club team. Three levels are offered: Fundamental, Intermediate, and Varsity. All camps are open to girls in grades 6-12. The season goes from January to April. Early registration ends Dec. 18; the final registration deadline is Jan. 8. More information is online at www.Passion4theGame.com.
AUBURN PARKS GIRLS PROGRAM
Registration is open for girls in grades 6-8. Practices start the week of Feb. 8, and matches begin the week of March 1. Registration fees range from $40-$50, depending on residency. The early registration deadline is Jan. 28. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.
AUBURN PARKS ADULT PROGRAM
Registration is open for coed and women’s leagues. Teams will play six league matches from Feb. 22-March 29. The team registration fee is $120, and the early registration deadline is Feb. 4. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov
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