BASEBALL
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. 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.
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.
TEEN GYM NIGHTS
Free drop-in nights for teens are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-9 at the Black Diamond Community Center’s community gym, 25511 Lawson St., behind the Cenex gas station. Adults are welcome on Wednesdays at a cost of $1.50. Registration is required. All players must bring court shoes. More information: (360) 886-1011 or online at www.blackdiamondcc.org, or e-mail to bdcc-admin@qwest.net.
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.
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.
WATER POLO
WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB
New members are welcome. More information: (425) 896-0495.
VOLLEYBALL
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.