BASEBALL
SBI REBELS TRYOUTS
This 12U team will conduct tryouts on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Service Club Field No. 1 in Kent at 6 p.m., and on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Russell Road Park Field No. 1 in Kent at 6 p.m. More information: Steven Finch at (253) 217-1858, or online at www.eteamz.com/sbibaseballclub, or by e-mailing to sbibaseballclub@yahoo.com.
NORTHWEST WARRIORS TRYOUTS
This 18U team will conduct tryouts for the 2009 season Aug. 2, 8 and 9 at Kentlake High School, 21401 S.E. 300th St. More information: Masami Hasegawa at (206) 396-3268, or online at www.eteamz.com/northwestwarriors.
SBA YANKEES TRYOUTS
This 14U Seattle Baseball Academy team is seeking to add a few select players to its roster for the 2009 season. Tryouts will take place Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. at Auburn RIverside HIgh School, 501 Oravetz Rd. More information: Rod Robinson at (253) 335-2040 or online at www.eteamz.com/sba_yankees, or by e-mailing to rod.robinson@comcast.net.
KRUSH TRYOUTS
This 18U team will conduct tryouts for the 2009 summer season on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m., and Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m., both at Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Rd. The team plays in a Connie Mack league, with home games at Auburn Riverside. More information: Chris Garrison at (253) 735-8812 or Romell Mitchell at (206) 854-7405.
ROCK CREEK SPORTS TRYOUTS
Tryouts for 13U and 14U teams are scheduled for Aug. 3, 6, 10 and 13 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Ravensdale Park (the old Gracie Hansen Building), 27132 S.E. Ravensdale Way. Players must attend a minimum of two tryouts to be eligible. More information: Dave Smart at (206) 940-2931.
AUBURN/SUMNER BULLDOGS 14U RED TRYOUTS
Tryouts for this 2009 Sandy Koufax team are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, and Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6-8:30 p.m. both days at Daffodil Valley Sports Complex, 5604 Graham Ave. in Sumner. More information: Doug Kushan at (206) 730-8131, online at www.kentbulldogs.com, or e-mail to dkushan@comcast.net.
EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS
Early registrations for the 2008-09 TRAINING YEAR CYCLE, which begins. Sept. 1, are being accepted. 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.
TEAM FACILITY RENTAL REQUESTS are being accepted. Options include rental only, or team training provided by Coach Embery. Limited time slots are available.
PRIVATE or SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION in pitching and hitting will be offered beginning Sept. 1. Packages of four lessons, with the first one free (5 for the price of 4) are available. More information on all of the above is available by contacting Coach Embery at (253) 218-9713.
VIPERS TRYOUTS
This 14U tournament team will conduct tryouts for all positions on Saturday, Aug. 9. The team will participate in the team training program at Big League Edge during the winter. More information on the tryouts is available by e-mailing to viper-baseball@live.com.
BASEBALL
ADVANTAGE CAMPS
Registration for summer camps is being accepted. Camps will run all summer in various locations throughout Washington. More information: (425) 670-8877 or www.advantagebasketball.com.
EMERALD CITY ACADEMY CAMPS
A Drill and Skills camp will be offered Aug. 21-24, all at Emerald City Basketball Academy, 1550 W. Armory Way in Seattle. They are open to players entering grades 4-9. More information: online at www.ecbahoops.net.
FOOTBALL
AUBURN PARKS TURF BURN TOURNAMENT
Registration for this six-a-side tournament (formerly the Grass Stain tournament) is open. The early registration deadline is Aug. 6. The team entry fee is $250, with a three-game guarantee. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.
KENT PARKS ADULT FLAG LEAGUE
Registration is open for this pass-only league. An eight-game schedule will be played on Sundays and/or Wednesday evenings from September through November. The team entry fee is $345, and the roster fee is $245, both of which are due by Aug 11. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.
GOLF
SENIOR GOLF REC LEAGUE
This recreation league, with an emphasis on fun, is being offered by Auburn Parks and the Auburn Senior Activity Center on Mondays at 9 a.m. through Oct. 27. Play will take place at Auburn Golf Course. The league fee is $10. Greens fees at Auburn are $15 for nine holes and $22 for 18 holes, and are payable at the course. Registration can be completed at the Auburn Senior Center. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043
JADE GREENS WOMEN’S CLUB
The club meets Mondays at 8:30 a.m. Golfers of all levels are welcome. More information: Jade Greens at (253) 931-8562.
SAILING
RENTON SAILING CLUB CLASSES
A four-session INTRO TO BASIC SAILING class will be offered on Wednesdays, with classes now under way, and the last series beginning Sept. 3. It is open to ages 9 and older. Instruction will be offered in how to rig and sail a small dinghy, all within a confined area. The cost is $32 for Renton residents and $38 for non-residents.
An eight-session RED CROSS-CERTIFIED SMALL-BOAT SAILING class will be offered on a Thursday-Friday basis for four weeks, with classes now under way, and the last series beginning on Sept. 4. The cost is $80 for residents and $95 for non-residents.
Both the INTRO and the SMALL-BOAT classes will take place at the canoe launch in Renton’s Gene Coulon Park. More information: (425) 430-6729 or online at www.ci.renton.wa.us.
SOCCER
FIRST TOUCH TRAINING CAMPS
Camps for boys and girls ages 6-18 are scheduled for Aug. 4-6 and Aug. 18-20 from 9 a.m.-noon each day at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. More information: (206) 947-4535 or online at www.firsttouchsoccertraining.com.
AUBURN PARKS YOUTH SOCCER
Registration is open for boys and girls entering grades K-8. Teams will practice once a week, with a possible second optional practice. Games are on Saturdays with an occasional weeknight game. The early registration deadline is Aug. 6. The cost ranges from $20 to $44, based on residency and grade level. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.
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.