BASEBALL

15U BANDITS

This club is looking to fill its final two roster spots (one pitcher, and one position player with a strong bat) for the 2009 summer tournament season. The Bandits will play 5-7 tournaments throughout the spring and summer. Practice will be in the Puyallup/Sumner/Federal Way area. More information: Larry at (253) 230-7942, or e-mail to banditsbaseball@comcast.net or online at www.eteamz.com/banditsbaseball2008/

TRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUB

Players ages 12-18with a passion for baseball and a desire to take their game to the next level are invited to a workout with Triple Play baseball Club. More information: (253) 249-9359.

SHARP BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT

Athletes are being accepted for upcoming programs. Private and group lessons in hitting and advanced infield, as well as strength and conditioning programs are available. More information: (425) 306-0814.

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. 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.

BASEBALL JAZZ

Professional lessons, camps and coaches clinics are being offered by former Atlanta Braves scout Steve Goucher and the Jazz staff. More information: (206) 230-9011, or online at www.baseballjazz.com, or e-mail to goucher15@hotmail.com.

BASKETBALL

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.

FEDERAL WAY GIRLS FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION

Registration is now open. No experience is necessary. The focus is on the players and their athletic development. No candy sales or additional fundraising is required. More information: (253) 520-6514 or online at www.eteamz.com/fwgfa.

FISHING

W. WASHINGTON WALLEYE CLUB

The club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. behind and below the Green Acres Learning Center, 1826 S. 240th St. (just past Highline Community College). Guests are always welcome. More information: (253) 852-3296 or http://walleye-club.com or P.O. Box 4204, Kent, 98032, or e-mail: sports@foxinternet.net.

NORTHWEST BASSMASTERS

The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefield Office Park Complex Center, 1150 114th Ave. S.E. in Bellevue. More information: Kirk Bain at (425) 922-3469.

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.

WATER POLO

WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB

New members are welcome. More information: (425) 896-0495.