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Community sports & recreation datebook
Baseball
Baseball Jazz — professional lessons, camps and coaches clinics are being offered by Steve Goucher and the Jazz staff. Details: Steve Goucher at 206-230-9011 or visit www.baseballjazz.com
Bellevue Community College Summer Camps — for ages 7-12 are every week in August, Monday through Thursday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Friday (9 a.m. to noon). $190 per session. Details: 425-564-2356 or visit bellevuecollege.edu/athletics/baseball">bellevuecollege.edu/athletics/baseball
Brad Peterson Baseball — hosts weeklong baseball and life skills camps through August throughout the eastside for ages 12 and under. $249. Next week's camp is July 14-18 at Redmond Junior High. Details: 425-802-0638 or visit www.bradpetersonbaseball.com
Field of Champions Fall League — for ages 9-15 is Aug. 17 to Oct. 5 on the eastside. Five age divisions. $225. Details: 425-222-6020 www.fieldofchamps.com
Field of Champions Summer Camp — for ages 8-12 is July 14-17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaver Lake Park in Sammamish. $200. Details: 425-222-6020 or visit www.fieldofchamps.com
FirstSwing Foundation Tournaments — for 9U-12U are July 19-20, July 26-27, Aug. 17-18 and Labor Day weekend at Phil Johnson Park in Everett. Four-game guarantee. Details: Phil Rognier at 425-451-8276 or visit www.firstswingcamps.com
Grand Slam Camps — for kids ages 6-12 are this summer at 15 different locations. Instruction from local coaches and current college players. $99 to $105. Details: 360-802-2232 or visit www.grandslamcamp.com
Legacy Baseball Institute Weekly Camps — for boys and girls ages 8-14 are now through Aug. 22, Monday through Thursday, in Bellevue. $250/child per week, $25 sibling discount. Details: Mike Lentz at 206-612-2295 or e-mail legacybaseballinstitute@gmail.com
Maltby Pony 9U Tournament — in Snohomish is July 11-13. Four-game guarantee. $450. Details: Jim Sanders at 206-930-6594 or e-mail president@maltbybaseball.org
Nadeau Sports Training Summer Camp — for ages 5-12 is July 14-17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Federal Way National Complex. $75 (half day for ages 5-6) or $110 (full day). Details: Mike Nadeau at 253-927-4460 or visit www.nstsports.com
NorthCorner Tribe Tryouts — for ages 13-18 are July 14-17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Mariner H.S. in Everett with former pro John Jackson. $150. Details: John Jackson at 425-761-4373 or e-mail jkshaw1@msn.com
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Professional Instruction One-On-One Clinics — for pitching, hitting and fielding are being offered by former pro Steve Goucher. Details: 206-230-9011 or e-mail goucher15@hotmail.com
RIPS Baseball Summer Camps — for ages 7-14 run July 15 to Aug. 22, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Burien. $295 for 30 hours. Details: Aaron Horrocks at 206-941-0128 or visit www.eteamz.com/Washington_Brewers
Sandy Koufax 13U Open Tryouts — are July 13 at 6 p.m. and Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. at Brier Terrace Middle School. Details: 206-235-9575 or e-mail MTYAAHawks@gmail.com
Seattle Prep Hitting and Infield Camp — for grades 6-9 July 7-11 from 9 a.m. to noon at White Center in West Seattle. $149. Details: 206-293-1650 or visit www.rileyathletics.com
Seattle Stars 13U-18U Tryouts — for the 2009 are now being scheduled. Details: 425-293-7034 or visit www.seattlestars.com
Stods Summer Camps — for ages 7-13 are weekly through Aug. 7 in Bellevue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $200 with lunch included. Details: 425-643-8384 or visit www.stods.com
The Cougar Baseball Academy — in Pullman will host an overnight camp led by WSU coaches and players July 27-31 for ages 10-15. $399 to $599. Details: 509-335-8014 or visit www.cougarbaseballacademy.com
The Cougar Baseball Academy — will host a prospect camp Aug. 12-14 for grades 9-11. $299. in Pullman. Details: 509-335-8014 or visit www.cougarbaseballacademy.com
The Spot Sport Challenge — has tournaments in Renton for ages 8-11 on Aug. 9-10. Details: 206-725-1773 or visit www.thespotsport.com
USABA World Series — is July 21-28 at Shorecrest H.S. in Shoreline for 13U, 15U and 18U. Also forming teams in new league that runs through June 2009 season. Details: 425-776-7130 or e-mail Usaba@Usaba.com
Washington Baseball Camps — for ages 7-18 are now through August at the University of Washington. Instruction by UW coaches and players. Details: 425-273-1598 or visit www.washingtonbaseballcamps.com
Basketball
Advantage Basketball Summer Camps — are now taking registrations. Camps will run all summer at various locations throughout the state. Details: 425-670-8877 or visit www.advantagebasketball.com
Baden Dribble, Pass and Shoot Clinics — for high school girls (July 19) and boys (July 26) are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Seattle H.S. Space is limited. Details: Jason Jones at 206-931-3890 or e-mail coachjones@nwelitebasketball.com
Belcher's Summer Youth Boys Camp — for ages 7-14 is July 28 to Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastlake H.S. in Sammamish. $225. Details: 425-868-6840 or visit www.mypositiveplace.org
Bellevue Community College Summer Camp — for boys and girls grades 4-8 is Aug. 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $195. Details: 425-564-2351 or visit bellevuecollege.edu/athletics
Bishop Blanchet Boys Basketball Camps — for grades 4-6 (8:30-11:30 a.m.) and 7-9 (12:30-3:30 p.m.) are July 21-24 in Seattle. $75. Details: Brett Hecko at 206-527-7711 or visit www.bishopblanchet.org
Cubs Basketball Camp — for boys and girls grades 1-4 is July 7-10 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Westhill Elementary in Bothell. $75. Includes T-shirt. Details: 425-486-9406 or visit bothellhoops.googlepages.com
Dad and Me Basketball Bonding Camp — is July 12-13, July 19-20, Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 9-10 at Bally Total Fitness in Bellevue. Housing at Courtyard Marriot in Kirkland. $165 to $350. Details: 425-821-9958.
Edmonds-Woodway Girls Camp — for grades 6-12 is July 7-11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edmonds-Woodway H.S. $90. Details: Wayne Edwards at 206-363-9726.
Emerald City Basketball Academy — drills and skills summer camps for grades 4-9 are July 16-20 and Aug. 21-24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Seattle. $200. Details: 206-248-9730 or visit www.ecbahoops.net
Gregg Kalina Camps — for boys grades 4-12 run July and August in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood. Details: 206-676-2440 or e-mail pt1gard@aol.com
Hoopaholics 3-on-3 Tournament — for boys and girls grades 3-12 is July 26-27 at Saint Alphonsus School in Seattle. $90/team. A fifth player can be added for $15. Details: 206-235-5195 or visit www.hoopaholics.com
Hoopaholics Summer Camps — for boys grades 3-9 are July 22-25 and Aug. 12-15 at Ballard H.S. Camps for girls grades 3-9 are July 7-9 at Ballard H.S. and Aug. 25-28 at Whitman Middle School. Details: Mike Johnson at 206-235-5195 or visit www.hoopaholics.com
Inglemoor Boys Camp — for grades 7-11 is July 7-11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Inglemoor H.S. in Kenmore. $100. Details: Greg Lowell at 425-408-7308 or e-mail glowell@nsd.org
Interlake Boys Camp — for grades 4-9 is July 21-24 at Interlake H.S. in Bellevue. $70. Details: 425-456-7223 or e-mail petersond@bsd405.org
Lakeside Boys Camps — for grades 5-9 are July 7-11 and July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakeside School in Seattle. $180/session with multiweek discount. Details: 206-851-3718 or visit www.lakesideschool.org/middleschool/athletics
Lorenzo Romar Day Camp — for boys grades 4-12 is Aug. 4-7 at Edmundson Pavilion. $300. Details: 206-545-4861 or e-mail romarcamps@hotmail.com
Lorenzo Romar Position Camps — for boys only are Aug. 11-13 at Edmundson Pavilion. Guard (grades 4-12, $100), shooting (grades 4-12, $75) or big man (grades 8-12, $50). Details: 206-545-4861 or e-mail romarcamps@hotmail.com
Meadowdale Youth Camp — for boys and girls grades K-9 is July 14-17 at Meadowdale H.S. in Lynnwood. $85. Details: 425-431-6532 or visit staff.edmonds.wednet.edu/mdhs
Nate Robinson Camp — is July 29 to Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mercer Island's Community Center at Mercer View. Details: 206-275-7609 or visit www.miparks.net
Nathan Hale Boys Camps — are July 14-18 (grades 5-8, $100) and July 22-24 (grades 8-10, $40) at Nathan Hale H.S. in Seattle. Details: Chris Miller at 206-328-1705.
Nathan Hale Coed Camp — for boys and girls grades 3-4 is July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nathan Hale H.S. in Seattle. $100. Details: Chris Miller at 206-328-1705.
NBI Summer Camps — for boys ages 8-15 are at Bothell H.S. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Skills academy July 7-11. High intensity camp July 14-18. Space is limited. Details: 425-487-1342 or visit www.nwbball.com
Roosevelt Roughriders Boys Summer Hoop Camps — for grades 4-6 (8:30 a.m. to noon) and 7-9 (12:30-4 p.m.) are July 7-11 at Wilson Pacific Gym in Seattle. $145. Details: 206-523-8140 or e-mail aberg22@comcast.net
Sealth Basketball and Life Skills Camp — for boys and girls grades 2-9 is July 7-11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chief Sealth H.S. in Seattle. $95. Details: 206-854-8142 or visit www.seattleschools.org/schools/chiefsealth/
Seattle University Redhawks Day Camps — for boys and girls grades 1-8 are July 14-18 and Aug. 4-8 at the Connolly Center. $150. Details: Mitch Freeman at 206-296-6420 or e-mail freemanm@seattleu.edu
Snohomish County Basketball Academy — is offering summer camps and clinics. Also holding open tryouts for boys and girls grades 5-12 for summer and fall AAU select teams. Details: 360-799-2211 or visit snohomishcountybasketballacademy.com
Snoqualmie Casino 3-on-3 Tournament — is July 19-20 at Snoqualmie Ridge Athletic Club with different divisions for all ages. Kids slam dunks contest and other activities. Details: e-mail info@snoqualmie3on3.com or visit www.snoqualmie3on3.com
SPU Falcon Boys Camps — for grades 3-8 are July 7-10 and July 14-17. $225. Details: 206-281-2085 or visit www.spufalcons.com
SPU Falcon Girls Camp — for grades 4-10 is July 21-24 at Seattle Pacific University. $225. Details: 206-281-2085 or visit www.spufalcons.com
Timberwolf Summer Basketball Camp — for boys grades 4-8 is July 14-18 at Jackson H.S. in Mill Creek from 9-11:30 a.m. Head coach Steve Johnson hosts. $95 to $109. Details: 425-745-1891 or visit www.cityofmillcreek.com/springsummer.htm
University of Puget Sound Summer Boys Camps — for ages 7-14 are July 23-25 ($100), July 28 to Aug. 1 ($230) and Aug. 11-15 ($230) in Tacoma. Details: Matt Robles at 253-879-3414 or e-mail mrobles@ups.edu
Waterland 3-on-3 Streetball Tournament — is July 12 at the Des Moines Marina for players of all ages and abilities. $100 for adult teams, $80 grades 12 and under. Register by July 8. Details: 206-870-6527 or visit www.desmoineswa.gov
Cycling
Group Health MS Bike Ride — through Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties is Sept. 13-14 starting 7:30 a.m. $35 to $60 plus $250 in fundraising. Details: 206-284-4254, ext. 4 or visit www.nationalmssociety.org/bikems2008
Group Health Velodrome in Marymoor Park — is the only velodrome in the state. Racing on Mondays through Aug. 26, Wednesdays through Sept. 10 and Fridays though Sept. 12. Details: 206-296-8687 or visit www.velodrome.org
Football
Adult Flag Football League — will play eight games on Sunday and/or Wednesday evenings September through November in Kent. $345 entry fee, $245 roster fee. Due by Aug. 11. Details: 253-856-5000.
Becoming a Bear — youth football and cheer camp for ages 8-14 is July 7-10 from 6-8 p.m. at Tahoma H.S. in Covington. Details: 425-432-2428 or visit www.maplevalleyraiders.org
Offense-Defense Camp — for youth ages 7-13 and prep ages 14-18 is July 13-17 at the University of Washington with Seahawks running back Julius Jones. Details: 843-903-1888 or visit o-d.com
Youth Flag Football — for grades 4-7 begin practices in September. Games run October through November in Kent. $40 by Aug. 25 or $45 after. Details: 253-856-5000.
Golf
Advertising Golf Association — invites you to play at Whitehorse (July 9), Chambers Bay, Fairwood, Fircrest and other private clubs at guest rates. No membership required. Details: 206-226-5332 or e-mail agagolfer@yahoo.com
Free Junior Golf Program — for grades 1-12 is taking registrations July 8 from 5-8 p.m. at Jefferson Park G.C. in Seattle. Parent must be present to register. Eight-week program. Details: Dewey Potter at 206-684-7241 or e-mail dewey.potter@seattle.gov
Junior Golf Camps — for ages 6-9 ($145) and 10-17 ($199 to $289) are offered at Interbay Golf Center in Seattle all summer. Details: 206-838-4549 or visit www.premiergc.com
Oki Golf Junior Players Card — is $39.99 for children ages 8-17 to play free with a parent every evening after 6 p.m. at all its public courses except Coal Creek at Newcastle. Details: 877-GOLF-OKI or visit www.okigolf.com
Lacrosse
GameBreaker Camps — for boys ages 8-18 (July 14-17) and girls (July 7-10) are at the University of Washington for all ability levels. Details: 800-944-7112 or visit www.LAXcamps.com
Martial arts
Shudokai Karate Jutsu — classes for ages 7 to adult are July 1-31 ($60) and Aug. 5-28 ($48) at Si View Community Center in North Bend. Practical version of Okinawan karate. Details: 425-831-1900 or visit www.siviewpark.org
Miscellaneous
Archbishop Murphy H.S. — in Everett is hosting football, soccer and volleyball camps this summer for kids entering grades 4-9. Details: 425-385-3464 or visit www.archbishopmurphyhs.org/summer_camps.htm
Lakeside Strength and Conditioning Camp — for boys and girls grades 9-12 is July 14 to Aug. 8 at Lakeside School in Seattle. $399. Details: 206-440-2859 or visit www.lakesideschool.org/middleschool/athletics
Northshore YMCA Sports Camps — for ages 4-18 are being held in Bothell, Woodinville, Duvall and Lake Forest Park. Soccer, football, baseball, volleyball, cheer and more. Details: 425-485-9797 or visit www.eteamz.com/nsymca
Run to Win Summer Sports Camps — for boys and girls ages 6-14 are now through Aug. 15 throughout Puget Sound. Ten different sports and 52 camps. $80 per camp. Details: 425-776-2946 or visit www.runtowin.org
Summer Sports Camps — by the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club offers various activities now through Aug 22. $150/week. Details: Paul or Mike at 425-774-3022.
Velocity Sports Performance — in Redmond is offering sessions on the three pillars of athleticism with a degreed and certified coaching staff. Programs available for all ages and abilities. Details: 425-881-0647 or visit www.velocitysp.com/redmond
Velocity Sports Performance Summer Programs — and camps to improve speed, agility and power are weekly through August in Redmond. Generalized and sport-specific camps are available. Details: 425-881-0647 or visit www.velocitysp.com/redmond
Officiating
Pacific Northwest Football Officials Association — has classes starting in July for officiating tackle football at the junior high and high school levels. Details: 1-866-467-6362 or visit www.pnfoa.com
Rowing
Lakeside School Crew Camps — for experienced boys and girls grades 7-12 are July 7 to Aug. 2 in Kenmore. $650. Details: Melissa Hayes at 509-869-0151 or visit www.lakesideschool.org/middleschool/athletics
Running
SPU Falcon Running Camp — for boys and girls grades 7-12 is July 20-25 at Seattle Pacific University's Camp Casey Campus on Whidbey Island. $370. Team rates available. Details: 206-281-2085 or visit www.spufalcons.com
Soccer
Federal Way United Soccer Club — is offering a goalkeeper camp ($100) and skills camp ($85) for ages 11-17 on July 14-17. Register by July 11. Details: 453-952-2878 or visit www.federalwaysoccer.com
First Touch Training Summer Day Camps — for boys and girls ages 6-18 are July 14-16, Aug. 4-6 and Aug. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. $65. Family discount available. Details: 206-947-4535 or visit www.firsttouchsoccertraining.com
Seattle Sounders Summer Camps — for boys and girls ages 5-15 are weeklong across Western Washington. Half day (9 a.m. to noon, $140) or full day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $220). Details: 206-622-3415, ext. 122 or visit www.seattlesounders.net
Spring Break UK International Soccer Camps — for ages 4-13 are July 28 to Aug. 1 and Aug. 18-22 at Robinswood sports fields in Bellevue. $94 to $111 (half day) or $150 to $179 (full day). Details: 425-452-6885 or visit myparksandrecreation.com
Viking Soccer Camp — for ages 7-14 is July 7-11 at Inglemoor H.S. in Kenmore for different skill levels. $99. Details: 425-485-0847 or visit www.vikingsoccercamp.com
Youth League — in Kent is forming leagues by grade for preschool through sixth grade (Pre-K and K-1 are coed). $40 by Aug. 5 or $45 after. Details: 253-856-5000.
Softball
FirstSwing Baseball and Softball Camps — for ages 5-14 run through August at Phil Johnson Park in Everett. $105/week. Details: Phil Rognier at 425-451-8276 or visit www.firstswingcamps.com
Five-Tool Summer Baseball/Softball Resident Camps — are July 20-24, July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7 at Brannan Sports Complex in Auburn. Housing and meals at Cascade Middle School. $300 to $400. Details: Brian Embery at 253-826-3262 or visit www.eteamz.com/evergreenstatesports
Grand Slam Fastpitch Camps — for ages 7-11 and 12-15 are July 7-10 at Daffodil Park in Sumner, July 14-17 in Renton/Maple Valley, July 21-24 in Auburn/Federal Way and July 28-31 in Puyallup. $99. Details: 360-802-2232 or visit www.grandslamcamp.com
Tennis
Mr. G's Summer Day Camp — for ages 5-17 is Mondays through Thursdays at Kentridge or Kentlake H.S. Details: 253-856-5000.
Summer Lessons — for youth and adults are July and August at Kent-Meridian H.S. and September at Garrison Creek Park. Eight sessions for $50. Details: 253-856-5000.
Track and field
AAU Region 12 Championships — for divisions 8U-18U are July 12-13 at West Seattle Stadium with the chance to advance to the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Michigan. Details: 206-351-2311 or visit www.ieaau.org
Northwest Elite Track Clinics Coaching Clinic — is July 24-25 at the Clarion Sea-Tac Hotel. Speakers include Rick Sloan, Pat Licari, David Kaiser, Jeremy Fischer and Dan O'Brien. $90. Details: 903-217-3381 or 214-732-8073, or visit www.elitetrackclinics.com
Volleyball
Junior Girls League — for grades 7-8 and 9-12 begin practices early October in Kent. $45 by Sept. 2 or $50 after. Details: 253-856-5000.
Raider Volleyball Skills Camp — for grades 5-12 is July 14-18 from 4-8:30 p.m. at Nathan Hale H.S. in Seattle. $70. Details: 206-783-9580.
SPU Falcon Girls Camps — for grades 6-12 are July 28-31 (high schoolers, $265) and Aug. 4-5 (middle schoolers, $70; high school position camp, $100) at Seattle Pacific University. Details: 206-281-2085 or visit www.spufalcons.com
Wrestling
State Champion Wrestling Camp — for all ages is July 21-25 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Shorecrest H.S. $70. Details: Lee Thornhill at 206-364-3031 or e-mail leethornhill@q.com
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