July 5, 2007

COMMUNITY SPORTS NOTES

AQUATICS

Brea Aquatics, a competitive year-round swim program, is seeking members age 5 and older. Workouts are each weekday evening and Saturday morning at Brea Olinda High School, 789 N. Wildcat Way. Details: 951-809-1637.

The Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team (F.A.S.T.) is accepting registrations for our competitive swimming team, and is open to boys and girls of all ages and ability levels. Practices are held weekday afternoons at the Janet Evans Swim Complex in Fullerton, and Esperanza High School in Yorba Linda. For info go to www.fastswim.org or call 714-773-5788.

Swim lessons: The FAST Swim School at the Janet Evans Swim Complex in Fullerton, provides year-round swim lessons and pre-competitive swimming Instruction for boys and girls. The school offers small group, semi-private, and private instruction. For information go to www.fastswim.org or you may call 714-773-5788.

Adult fitness swimming: The Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team invites adults of all ages to join its masters swimming program, geared for swimmers, triathletes, and everyone who enjoys the benefits of swimming. Practices are held weekday mornings, evenings, and Saturday mornings at the Janet Evans Swim Complex in Fullerton. Swim lessons for adults are also offered year round and seasonal swim passes are also offered. Information and registration forms are available at www.fastswim.org or you may call 714-773-5788.

BASEBALL

The Miracle League of Orange County has opened its baseball season. A person can sign up top be a player or a buddy to a physically challenged child who loves the game of baseball. For info: ocbaseballmom@cox.net or visit www.miracleleague.net.

The California Lumberjacks under-12 travel baseball team has been invited, to play in Cooperstown, New York on August 18. The team is playing in several tourneys and is seeking for sponsorships. The tournament cost for each player is $655.00, not including air fare. If interested in sponsoring the team, or an individual player, contact Greg Rebensdorf at714-397-1895 or at gregrebee@sbcglobal.net

BASKETBALL

The Larry Drew Advanced Guard Academy is holding a training camp for players ages 11 to 18 from Aug. 12 to 17 at the Warrior Center in Cypress. The camp teaches specific fundamentals for the guard position. Information: 800-790-4341 Overtime Hoops presented by the NJB is holding summer leagues throughout Orange County for players in grades 3 to 8. For information, visit www.njbl.org

Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball coaching staff is holding two basketball camps for elementary and high school boys. Camp will run July 9 to13. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $225. Campers will receive instruction from college coaches and former and current college players. For more information please call 657-278-3711.

CYCLING/BMX

Orange YMCA offers BMX racing Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. Practice is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at 2241 E. Palmyra Ave. in Orange. Details: 714-502-2269.

FENCING

The Orange Coast Fencing Academy offers classes that are starting now. Classes are for all ages and levels of experience. All three weapons are offered. For more information call 714-817-7819 or 714-870-8182 or visit ocfencingacademy.com.

FITNESS CLASSES

Competitive Athletic Training Zone offers adult fitness classes in Yorba Linda. CATZ provides sports specific performance training for all sports and also offer adult group classes daily. Each session is 1-hour long using a "train-like-sport" approach. Information: (714) 854-7608 or visit: www. catzsports.com

Bogifit (Boy/Girl Fitness) Youth Conditioning Center offers customized workouts for youth, ages 9 to 18 that utilize state-of-the-art equipment with personalized coaching in a 16,000- square-foot facility. Workouts focus on either sports specific training, general conditioning, or weight management. For more information, call 714 701 9931 or visit www.bogifit.com

GOLF

Birch Hills Women’s Golf Club invites you to join our Thursday morning golf group. Make new friends, improve your game and participate in friendly competition at Birch Hills Golf Course, 2250 East Birch St., Brea. For information please call 714-970-1611

GENERAL

The North Orange County YMCA in Fullerton is holding registration for several spring programs, including: Parent and Child Step Classes, Itty Bitty T-Ball, Itty-Bitty Soccer, Rookies Cheerleading, Track and Field and Junior Lakers Basketball and NFL Flag Football. Information: www.ymcaoc-.net or call 714-879-9622

The Titan Youth Sports Camp will be held through Aug. 3. Learn to Swim will happen to Aug. 10. Online registration is at http://tysc.fullerton.edu for both programs.

Wiffle Ball teams and players wanted for the FastPlastic 2007 season. Cost is $250 per team, which covers 4 tourneys. Visit www.fastplastic.net for information, or contact Dereck Anderson at (661) 860-8145, email him at dereck13@earthlink.net.

Maximum Cheer All Stars is a north county based competitive cheer team that travels locally to regional and national competitions. Members are ages 3 to 13 and consist of all levels of experience. Maximum also welcomes new additions to the coaching staff. Cheer and tumbling classes take place daily 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. Hip hop classes are also forming. For information, call 714-814-5552 for e-mail: cheeronetwister@adelphia.net.

Youth sports camps offering skill development in a positive, fun environment are being offered by Mater Dei High School. Sport specific camps will be run by some of the most successful high school coaches, including football coach Bruce Rollinson; boys’ basketball coach, Gary McKnight; water polo coach Chris Segesman and girls’ basketball coach Kevin Kiernan. For information, visit: www.mater- dei.org or call 714-850-9573.

HORSESHOE PITCHING

The Orange Horseshoe Pitching Club is looking for men and women to join them at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday’s at Hart Park, 701 S. Glassell St. in Orange. There’s no cost. For information contact Bob Thompson at 714-637-2205.

LACROSSE

The Orangemen Lacrosse Club is seeking boys in grades 5 to 8 interested in playing Lacrosse. All skill levels are welcome. Practices will be held in Yorba Linda and the season runs through February.

RUNNING/WALKING

Snails Pace Running Shop in Brea at 1040 E. Imperial Highway has a program for first time runners. Training is provided by experienced runners and clinics will be held to provide information on proper nutrition, hydration, stretching, pacing, shoes and more. Program prepares runners to compete in 5K and 10K races. The training fee is $125 and includes discounts on running shoes and apparel. Contact, Bob Gamez at (714) 529-6313, or visit www.ASnailsPace.net-SOCCER

Just for Kicks is a new soccer-fitness program for women, regardless of soccer experience. Just for Kicks offers sixweek sessions for both the beginner and intermediate level player. Located in Fullerton and Orange at various times throughout the year. For more information, including a full schedule, call 714.996.0394 or visit justforkicksfitness.co

Rangers Academy Summer Soccer Camp. Some of North Orange County’s top coaches provide training for the new season. The camp runs from July 23 to 27 at the Fullerton Sports Complex. For more information visit: www.frysc.org, e-mail at jobleda@fullertonrangers.com or call 714-526-3772.

Orange County Women’s Soccer League, which started in 1976 and is organized by volunteer players, is looking for players for leagues with divisions that range from over 18 to over 40. The league is host to recreational soccer tournaments and proceeds go to Orange County high schools and soccer scholarships. Player levels range from beginner to experienced. More information on the league Web site:
www.ocwsl.com

Raider Soccer Camp, run by Sonora High soccer coach Cory Witt and assistant Jose Martinez, takes place from Aug. 13-16 and Aug. 20-23 at Sonora High School. The camp is for girls and boys in second through eighth grade. Cost is $130 for one session and $230 for both. More information, call (562) 266-2104 or (714) 488-7787.

Manny Toledo’s OC Soccer Camp is holding two sessions: July 30 to Aug. 3 and Aug. 13 to 17. Both sessions run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brea Junior High School. Cost: $125 for Brea residents and $135 for non-residents. Register through City of Brea Community Services Department www.cityofbrea.net or call 714/ 990-7171. More information: www.toledosoccer.com or (714) 993-7094.more information contact Doug Aiken (714) 345-5550.

TRACK

Cal Heat Track, a non-profit organization, is looking for youth ages 6 to18 interested in track and field, cross country and general conditioning to improve speed and agility. Training sessions run January through July and September through December. For more information, call 714 685-7770 or visit www.calheattrack-.com.

A distance-running camp for high school runners is taking place July 10 and 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ridgeline Tennis and Swim Club in Orange. The camp will teach running mechanics, training and racing strategies, and proper nourishment. The camp will include several presentations, a conditioning session and a running session. Cost is $99 for student participants, $39 for parent or coach. Call: (714) 685-7770 for information.

Compiled by Lou Ponsi Submit items to Lou Ponsi via email at lponsi@ocregister.com, by U.S. mail 1771 Lewis St., Anaheim, CA 92805; or by fax to 714-704-3714. Deadline to submit listings for sports is Friday, to be published the following Thursday.