July 12, 2007

COMMUNITY SPORTS NOTES

AQUATICS

Anaheim Aquatics Association is a seasonal and yearround swim program for children ages 5 to 18. Workouts are 5 to 6:30 p.m. each weekday at Canyon High School’s pool, 220 S. Imperial Highway; 5:30 to 7 p.m.; each weekday at Katella High School’s pool, 2200 E. Wagner St. and at Anaheim and Savanna High’s pool, 301 N. Gilbert St. in Anaheim. Details: Kenny Russell at 714-283-2176 or Mark Ames at 714-750-1705.

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

Chapman University’s Panther Baseball Camp is being held July 16-20 and July 23-27 at Hart Park in Orange. The camp is for children ages 6 to 12. Cost is $190. Visit the camp website at www.pantherbaseballcamp.com or call (714) 997-6662 for details.

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

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.

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.

GENERAL

Cheer camp: A free cheerleading camp is taking place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to July 20. The camp is open to new and returning cheerleaders ages 7 to 15. No experience needed. For location and more information, call: 714-588-1301The 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. National championship takes place in October. 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.

SOCCER

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.

The JUSA Select Soccer Club announces tryouts for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 years. This is for the 2007-08 soccer season. Players need to bring cleats, shin guards, soccer ball and a completed tryout form. For information go to jusaselect.org and look under the teams/tryout tab. Call 714-943-1064 for more information.

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

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.