ATHLETICS

B.J. TUCKER PRO SPEED AND AGILITY

Four-week clinic. Saturdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 20. 4-5 p.m., 5-6 p.m. Players from 9-20. Limited 40. Fee is $60 per player. B.J. Tucker, a former San Francisco 49er, uses ladders, hurdles, cone drills, sprints, weight jackets, among other tactics, to improve foot speed. Contact Steven Finch at steven.finch@nwteamsports.com or 253.981.4431 for more info.

BASEBALL

AUBURN PARKS CUB CLINIC

This developmental program is for boys and girls entering grades 1-2 in the fall of 2010 and who reside in or attend a public or private school within the Auburn or Dieringer school district boundaries. It is machine-pitch and emphasizes fundamentals, sportsmanship, and fun. It is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 10, and includes practices and games. The cost is $30 for Auburn residents and $38 for non-residents if registration is completed by May 26. Registration received after that date is $10 additional. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

AUBURN PARKS T-BALL

This program is for pre-K and kindergarten boys and girls (must turn 5 by Aug. 31, 2010) who reside in or attend a public or private school within the Auburn or Dieringer school district boundaries. The emphasis is on fundamentals, sportsmanship and fun. It is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, July 7-Aug. 4, and includes practices and games. The cost is $30 for Auburn residents and $38 for non-residents if registration is completed by May 26. Registration received after that date is $10 additional. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

AUBURN PARKS BASEBALL

Programs being offered are Pinto (grades 3-4, season is May 3-June 30), Bronco (grades 5-6, season is May 3-June 30), Pony (grades 7-8, season is June 1-July 29) and Colt (grades 9-12, season is June 1-July 29). Pinto and Bronco practices start the week of April 5; Pony and Colt practices start the week of May 10. Costs are $35 Auburn residents/$44 non-residents for Pinto ($10 additional after March 17), $40 Auburn residents/$50 non-residents for Bronco ($10 additional after March 17), and $60 Auburn residents/$75 non-residents for Pony and Colt ($10 additional after April 28). More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

TRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUB

Players ages 12-18 with 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.

EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS

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.

HIGH SCHOOL POWER HITTING CAMP

Two-day clinic, 6-9 p.m., Jan. 15, 2-4:30 p.m., Jan. 16. High school players only. Limit 24. $225 per player, includes two Viper wood bats. Instructors are Ryan Foxx, Toronto Blue Jays scout; Kevin Miller, Bellevue College coach; Tim Bartlett, NW Team Sports Instructor. Contact Steven Finch at steven.finch@nwteamsports.com or 253.981.4431 for more info.

SECOND Annual Preseason Clinic

Saturdays only, 6-8 p.m. Players 9-13 years old. Limit 32. $165 per player. Clinic will cover hitting, pitching, catching, infield, outfield and baserunning. Six instructors per session. Contact Steven Finch at steven.finch@nwteamsports.com or 253.981.4431 for more info.

TIM BARTLETT PROSPECT INFIELD CLINIC

Five-week clinic, Fridays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26, 7-8:30 p.m. Players 9-13 years old. Limit 24. $195 per player. Players will be working on stance, balance, lower body mechanics and footwork. Players will receive instruction on ground balls, picks, pivots, forehands, backhands and double plays. Contact Steven Finch at steven.finch@nwteamsports.com or 253.981.4431 for more info.

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETE PITCHING CLINIC

Two-day clinic. 5-7 p.m., Feb. 12; 2-5 p.m., Feb. 13. High school players only. Limit 16. $125 per player. Trainers are Scott Fairbanks, a Dodgers scout; and Justin Gabriel, Pierce College coach. Contact Steven Finch at steven.finch@nwteamsports.com or 253.981.4431 for more info.

BASKETBALL

AUBURN PARKS ADULT SPRING LEAGUE

This is a call-your-own league for players age 18 and older, without officials, trophies or playoffs. Two leagues — National and Continental — will be offered. Teams will play a 10-game schedule, with National League games on Mondays from April 5-June 8, and Continental League games on Tuesdays from April 6-June 9, all at Green River Community College. The team registration fee is $150, and is due by March 3. The fee for teams registering after that date is $175. A mandatory coaches meeting is set for March 31 at 8 p.m. at the Parks, Arts and Recreation Building, 910 Ninth St. S.E. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

AUBURN PARKS ADULT LEAGUE

This league is for players age 18 and older, and goes on Thursdays from Feb. 4 to April 1 in the gym at Rainier Middle School in Auburn. Each team will have six players and play an eight-game schedule. The team registration fee is $175 if completed by Jan. 20, and $200 if registered after that date. Players can register as individuals. The cost is $20 for Auburn residents and $27 for non-residents, with an additional $5 for players registering after Jan. 20. A coaches meeting and team practice night is Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rainier Middle School gym. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

CHEERLEADING

FUTURE FALCON CHEER CLINIC

Full day of cheer, dance, activity. 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 30, Kentlake High School gymnasium. Sponsored by Kentlake PTSA. Open to students through eighth grade. Registration includes T-shirt and pom. Parent performance that night at the game. More information: president@kentlakecheer.net, 360-886-5443

DODGEBALL

AUBURN ADULT, CO-ED LEAGUES

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation department is now accepting team and/or individual registration for adult, co-ed dodgeball leagues. Each team will play eight games on Thursdays. Team or individual registrations will be accepted. Early registration ends Jan. 20. Fee is $175 per team or $20/$27 per individual. More information and registration forms are available at www.auburnwa.gov or call 253-931-3043.

FASTPITCH

AUBURN PARKS PROGRAMS

Programs being offered are Pigtail (grades 3-4, season is May 4-July 1), Ponytail (grades 5-6, season is May 4-July 1), Maverick (grades 7-8, season is June 1-July 1) and Mustang (grades 9-12, season is June 1-July 1). Pigtail and Ponytail practices start the week of April 5; Maverick and Mustang practices start the week of May 10. Costs are $35 Auburn residents/$44 non-residents for Pigtail ($10 additional after March 17), $40 Auburn residents/$50 non-residents for Ponytail ($10 additional after March 17), and $45 Auburn residents/$57 non-residents for Maverick and Mustang ($10 additional after April 28). More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

FISHING

WINTER STEELHEAD FLY FISHING

This classroom session is scheduled for Feb. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Among the topics covered are trick fly patterns that catch fish, and which lines can give anglers an advantage. The cost is $25. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.

GEARING UP FOR FLY FISHING

This class on March 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Kent Senior Activity Center will offer information on how to build a productive collection of fly patterns, essential knots, simplified tapered leaders and tippett, and important accessories. All participants will receive a resource notebook on when and where to go fly fishing. The class will include a Q & A session, and interested participants can e-mail questions for that session to fiskumflyfish@comcast.net. The cost for the class is $25. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.

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.

FLAG FOOTBALL

AUBURN PARKS PROGRAMS

An ADULT WINTER LEAGUE will be offered Feb. 21-March 21 on Sundays, and an ADULT SPRING LEAGUE will be offered April 11-May 16 on Sundays at Game Farm Park. All players must be 18 or older. Teams are six-a-side, and will play an eight-game schedule, with two games a day. (No games on May 9 in the spring league.) Three leagues – American, National and Continental – will be available in both leagues. Division winners advance to playoffs. The team entry fee is $600. Registration deadlines are Feb. 3 for the winter league and March 24 for the spring league. The fee for teams registering after those dates is $650. More information on any of the above programs: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

GYMNASTICS

GYM STARZ NOVICE PROGRAMS

These programs for girls ages 5-9 and boys ages 5-10 are being offered through Kent Parks at Gym Starz Gymnastics, 21440 68th Ave. So., Suite 107, in Kent. Separate programs for boys and girls take places on Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23 and March 2-23 from 4-4:55 p.m. Girls sessions also are offered on Saturdays from 11-11:55 a.m. The cost for a four-session program is $65. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000, or Gym Starz at (253) 639-9339.

HART’S BOYS, GIRLS PROGRAMS

Hart’s Gymnastics in Auburn is offering programs for boys and girls ages 6-12. The facility is located at 4520 B St. N.W., Suite C. Boys programs will be offered Tuesdays, Feb. 2-23 and March 2-23 from 6-6:55 p.m., and on Thursdays, Jan. 7-28, Feb 4-25 and March 4-25, from 5-5:55 p.m. Girls programs will be offered Mondays, Feb. 1-22 and March 1-22, from 6-6:55 p.m.; Tuesdays, Jan. 5-26, Feb. 2-23 and March 2-23 from 5-5:55 p.m. and from 6-6:55 p.m.; Wednesdays, Jan. 6-27, Feb 3-24 and March 3-24 from 5-5:55 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 7-28, Feb. 4-25 and March 4-25 from 5-5:55 p.m. and 6-6:55 p.m.; and Saturdays, Jan. 9-30, Feb. 6-27 and March 6-27 from 10-10:55 a.m. The cost for a four-session program is $53. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 931-3043 or Hart’s Gymnastics at (253) 520-1973.

AUBURN GYMNASTICS CENTER PROGRAMS

Three different programs will be offered at this facility, located at 1601 Boundary Blvd. In Auburn. BOYS ROCKETMAN is focuses on beginning skills for boys 4-6, and MIGHTY STARS is for girls ages 5-6, focusing on coordination, balance and concentration. Both are scheduled for Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24 and March 3-24 from 6-7 p.m. The cost is $40 for Auburn residents and $50 for non-residents. BEGINNING GYMNASTICS is for ages 7-12, focusing on muscle control, flexibility, power and coordination. It is scheduled for Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24 and March 3-24 from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $55 for Auburn residents and $69 for non-residents. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or AGC at (253) 876-9991.

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.

RACQUETBALL

KENT PARKS LESSONS

Lessons for beginning and advanced players are being offered by Kent Parks. Beginner lessons are on Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 16, from 6-7 p.m.; and advanced lessons are Feb. 23-March 30 from 6-7 p.m., all at Kent Commons. The instructor is Drew Wilson. The cost for six sessions is $55. Eyeguards are mandatory. Equipment is available for a small rental fee. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.

SOFTBALL

AUBURN PARKS ADULT LEAGUE

This recreational league offers a variety of levels of play to match numerous ability levels. Teams will play two games per night (except coed Continental League), and will play a 10- to 16-game schedule, depending on league and night of play. Players must be 18 and older. All leagues go from mid April to mid June. Team registration fees vary by league. A mandatory league coaches meeting is scheduled for March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation office, 910 Ninth St. S.E., and any team that does not have a team member present at the meeting will be assessed a $50 fee. The early registration deadline is March 10. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

SWIMMING

AUBURN POOL

The pool,, located adjacent to Auburn High School at 516 4th St. N.E. offers several programs. PUBLIC SWIMS are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7-8 p.m., Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. ($3 for adults, $2.50 for children and seniors, or $9 for a family). LAP SWIMS are offered Monday through Friday from 6-7:30 a.m. and noon-1 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-9 p.m. ($4 adults, $3.50 children and seniors), and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. ($1 for everyone). LESSONS are offered on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday basis, with upcoming sessions set for Feb.1-25 and March 1-25. Costs are $6 per lesson for ages 3-6; $5 per lesson for ages 6-14. POOL RENTALS are available from 3-7 p.m. on Saturdays, and also are available on Sundays. Rental costs vary depending on the number of people. More information: Auburn Pool at (253) 939-8825.

TRACK AND FIELD

AUBURN PARKS YOUTH PROGRAM

This recreational program for boys and girls who will enter grades 1-8 in the fall of 2010 focuses on fundamentals, conditioning, confidence, leadership and sportsmanship, and will includes practices and meets. It is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, May 31-July 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Auburn, Auburn Riverside and Auburn Mountainview high schools. The cost is $35 for Auburn residents/$44 for non-residents if registered by May 6, and an additional $10 after that date. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

VOLLEYBALL

AUBURN PARKS WOMEN’S LEAGUE

This recreational league is for players age 18 and older. It is a call-your-own league without officials, trophies or playoffs. Teams will play six matches, and rally scoring will be used. Matches are on Wednesdays from Feb. 24-April 21, with no matches on March 10 or 17. The team entry fee is $120, and is due by Feb. 3. The fee for teams registering after that date is $170. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

AUBURN PARKS ADULT COED LEAGUE

This is a call-your-own league without officials, trophies or playoffs. It is for players 18 and older. Teams will play six matches, and rally scoring will be used. Matches are on Mondays from Feb. 22-April 19, with no matches on March 8, 15 and April 5. The team entry fee is $120, and is due by Feb. 3. The fee for teams registering after that date is $170. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043.

WATER POLO

WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB

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