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Sports Capsule: Napa SAL wrestlers earn medals at middle school tournament
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The Napa Sheriff’s Activities League wrestling team took 15 grapplers to the 2007 Winter League Championships on Saturday at Springstowne Middle School in Vallejo.
The Napa Sheriff’s Activities League wrestling team took 15 grapplers to the 2007 Winter League Championships on Saturday at Springstowne Middle School in Vallejo.
The tournament featured nine mostly middle school-age teams from Napa, Solano, Lake, Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Though the majority of the Napa SAL’s wrestlers were elementary school boys and girls, they placed fifth in team points overall.
In the junior varsity competition, sixth-grader Hagen Bresse, 11, took third in the 112-pound weight class; fifth-grader Trenton Bresee, 10, was second with a 1-1 record at 85s; sixth-grader Noah Cushman, 12, was the rrunner-up at 90s; sixth-grader Maggie Douma, 11, took second in the 88-pound girls class, going 1-1 record with a 41-second pin in the second round; and third-grader Alyvia Fiske, 8, placed second in the girls 81-pound girls class with a 1-1 record and 8-7 overtime win.
In the junior varsity competition, sixth-grader Hagen Bresse, 11, took third in the 112-pound weight class; fifth-grader Trenton Bresee, 10, was second with a 1-1 record at 85s; sixth-grader Noah Cushman, 12, was the rrunner-up at 90s; sixth-grader Maggie Douma, 11, took second in the 88-pound girls class, going 1-1 record with a 41-second pin in the second round; and third-grader Alyvia Fiske, 8, placed second in the girls 81-pound girls class with a 1-1 record and 8-7 overtime win.
Fourth-grader James Kenny, 10, was seond with a 1-1 record at 86 pounds; fifth-grader Alexis Macias, 10, triumphed in the girls 96-pound class; third-grader Dakota Macias, 8, finished third in the 78-pound class; third-grader Patrick Ramirez, 8, took home second- and third-place medals in the 60- and 63-pound weight classes, respectively, with a combined 1-3 record; fourth-grader Alec Richmond, 9, was third at 81s; and sixth-grader Caleb Tremblay, 11, took first place with a 2-0 record, on a pin and technical fall, at 93s.
At the varsity leve, eighth-grader Trace Denna, 14, placed eighth with an 0-2 mark in at 106 pounds; seventh-grader Chad Kilpatrick, 13, was first with a 3-0 record, including a pin, at 85s; seventh-grader JonVan Lucero, 11, finished 0-2 at 71s; and seventh-grader Anthony Schweitz, 13, was second with a 2-1 record at 111s, including 28- and 58-second pins.
At the varsity leve, eighth-grader Trace Denna, 14, placed eighth with an 0-2 mark in at 106 pounds; seventh-grader Chad Kilpatrick, 13, was first with a 3-0 record, including a pin, at 85s; seventh-grader JonVan Lucero, 11, finished 0-2 at 71s; and seventh-grader Anthony Schweitz, 13, was second with a 2-1 record at 111s, including 28- and 58-second pins.
The Napa SAL Wrestling Club practices from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Vintage High School cafeteria, and welcomes new members. There is no cost to participate. The club will hold its second annual middle school tournament at Justin-Siena High School on Dec. 8. The club is coached by Lieutenant Jean Donaldson, Deputy Dan Fiske, Deputy Jesse Ward, SHPD Officer Justin Tharp, Eric Jones, and Stephen Denna./Register
Napa Saints to hold youth football fundraiser at SaberCats game
The Arena Football League’s San Jose SaberCats will donate to the Napa Saints youth football program one-half of sales of tickets bought by those who say they are supporting the Napa Saints at their 7:30 p.m. game on March 15 against the Arizona Rattlers at San Jose’s HP Pavilion.
The event is part of the Cats in the Community Fundraiser Program and is designed to benefit Little League or Pop Warner teams, high school athletic booster clubs, and any other non-profit or charitable organizations. In addition to donating more from tickets sales this year, the SaberCats have also expanded the number of seating options available at the Arena — excluding Sideline Club seats.
For more information, e-mail Nancie Cameron at ninerchic@aol.com./Register
NHS Athletic Booster bus headed to Saturday’s football playoff game
Napa High School’s Athletic Booster club has organized a charter bus to Saturday afternoon’s CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I championship game between Napa and St. Mary’s-Stockton. Boarding will begin at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Napa Memorial Stadium and the bus will leave at 10:30 for the 1 p.m. game at University of the Pacific’s Amos Alonzo Stagg Stadium in Stockton.
Cost is $25 and includes round-trip transportation, refreshments, a bag of confetti and an Indians highlight film. Riders may bring their own snacks and refreshments and their is a restroom on board. No one under age 18 is alllowed on the bus without a parent or guardian. Cost does not include entry into the game.
To make a reservation, call Caryn Green at 320-7483, Delos Green at 320-7481, or Mike Green at 224-8850./Register
Football section championship game tickets to go on sale
Tickets for Napa High’s game against St. Mary’s-Stockton for the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I championship will go on sale today in the Napa High front office. Tickets will be available at $10 for adults and $6 for students today, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the Napa High athletic director’s office at 253-3840.
Napa and St. Mary’s play Saturday at 1 p.m. at University of the Pacific in Stockton.
Napa High School needs track and field, badminton head coaches
Napa High School has an opening for a head track and field coach and head badminton coach for the 2008 seasons. Both are paid positions. The track and field position begins in February and ends in mid-May and the coach will be responsible for both the boys and girls teams.
To apply for either, contact the Napa Valley Unified School District’s Human Resources Dept., at 253-3885. Any questions please email Athletic Director Brian King at bking@nvusd.k12.ca.us, or call 253-3840./Register
Cal Haze 18 gold softball tryouts to continue on Saturday
Tryouts for the Cal Haze 18 gold, a showcase softball team, will be held Saturday at Petaluma High School. Pitchers and catchers try out from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all positions try out from noon to 2 p.m. For questions, call Phil Wright at 484-0479, e-mail wrighthaze12s@aol.com, or go to www.calhazegold.com./Register
American Canyon Little League spring sign-ups continue Saturday
American Canyon Little League spring baseball and softball sign-ups continue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the American Canyon Little League complex, 300 Hess Rd.
The season fees are $185 for youths ages 13 to 17 (Senior League), $115 for youths ages 7 to 12 (Little League), and $95 for youths ages 5 and 6 (T-Ball).
There is $10 off for each child for the early sign-ups and $10 off for each additional child in the same family.
Late sign-up dates are on Jan. 5 and Jan. 12, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Jan. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the AmCan Little League complex.
A birth certificate and three proofs of residence are required at registration. Baseball players must be 5 years of age and no older than 15 by April 30, 2008.
Softball players must be 7 and no older than 15 by Dec. 31, 2007.For more information, visit www.acll.org, or leave a message at 644-5430./Register
Napa Junior Lacrosse Club to hold registration today
The Napa Junior Lacrosse Club is conducting open registration night for the spring 2008 lacrosse season from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Crosspointe Community Church, 1625 Salvador Ave., in Napa.
Registration is open to all boys in the third through 11th grade and girls in the third through 12th grade./Register
Rugby club to hold meeting for prospective players on Thursday
The Sonoma Valley Dragons Rugby Club will hold a meeting for players and parents at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Dr., Sonoma.
Anyone wishing to join the club is invited to attend for pizza and an introduction to rugby. Returning players are encouraged to bring others who might want to play. Players from the feeder team are urged to attend with their parents, as well.
The club will introduce its new scrum coach and new back line coach at the meeting.
For more information, call David McFarland at 338-3291./Register
Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken baseball sign-ups start Saturday
Early bird sign-ups for Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken baseball players ages 6 to 18 will be held at Replay Sports on Jefferson Street in the Grape Yard shopping center. New players need to bring a birth certificate to verify age.
Playing age for the 2008 season is your age on April 30, 2008. Sign-up dates are Dec. 8 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Dec. 12, from 5-7 p.m. You can also sign up on line at www.napa.baberuthnetwork.com.
For more information, contact league president Larry Baracco at 363-2923 or league registrar Don Ramey at 486-2106./Register
Napa Little League spring baseball sign-ups to be held Saturday
Sign-ups for Napa Little League baseball will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Garfield Park, located off Garfield Lane. No mail-in registrations will be accepted.
Only complete applications will be accepted.
Application packets are available online at www.napalittleleague.org or at registration. All forms must be completed, including a parent/guardian volunteer application. New players must bring an original birth certificate and two proof of residency documents. See application packet for more information. Players returning from the 2007 spring season only need to complete an application packet unless they have moved, in which case new residency documents are also required.
Boys and girls ages 6 through 12 years old by April 30, 2008 are eligible.
The cost is $85 for those in the rookie league (6-8 year olds) and $155 for those in Little League (majors and minors, 8-12 year olds). See application packet for detailed information regarding specific league age requirements/eligibility. There is a $15 per player mandatory fee that the league collects and pays to the Napa Youth Sports Council for city-wide field maintenance.
For more information, leave a message at 257-2684, visit www.napalittleleague.org, or send e-mail questions@napalittleleague.org./Register
City of Napa youth basketball league deadline Dec. 13
The city of Napa’s Community Resources Department is offering a youth basketball program.
Registration is now being accepted for the winter. The program is set up so that boys and girls, 7-12 years old, have the opportunity to learn and develop basketball skills.
The fee is $70 per player and registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis through Dec. 13.
Each team consists of 10-12 players of the same age group to ensure equal playing time for everyone. Each team practices one hour and one day per week, between Monday and Friday at a school to be announced.
Practices will begin the week of Jan. 7 and games will begin Feb. 2. This program has been designed to provide the opportunity for a positive learning experience in a fun environment for boys and girls of all skill levels. Volunteer coaches are always needed and should sign up early for the greatest selection of practice times.
Register online at www.naparec.com, by fax 257-9532, or walk-in to the Community Resources Department, 1100 West St. For more information, contact Kelly Abernathy at 257-9529./Register
Vallejo 14-under ‘A’ Hurricanes softball tryouts to continue Sunday
Girls interested in playing softball for the Vallejo 14-under ‘A’ Hurricanes next spring and summer can try out on Sunday at 301 Wallace St. in Vallejo. Pitchers and catchers are to report at 9 a.m. while position players should arrive by 10 a.m.
For more information, visit www.hurricanesoftball.org or call head coach Anthony Kaluza at 315-8477./Register
City youth basketball league has Jan. 2 deadline
The city of Napa’s Community Resources Department is offering a youth basketball league for 4 to 6 year olds. The season goes from Jan. 5 through Feb. 2 at the Redwood Middle School gym. The cost is $50 per player. The mini-hoop stars will meet for 50 minutes per week for five consecutive weeks. All players will be assigned to a team on Jan. 3. All players will be scheduled to play Jan. 5 at 9, 10 or 11 a.m. The registration deadline is Jan. 2. Volunteer coaches are needed. For more information, call Kelly Abernathy at 257-9206./Register
Napa Valley Water Polo to offer winter camp starting Jan. 7
Napa Valley Water Polo will offer a winter camp from Jan. 7 through Feb. 28, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The location is to be announced. The camp goes Monday through Thursday, with the boys camp on Monday and Wednesday and the girls camp on Tuesday and Thursday. There is no camp on Jan. 21 and Feb. 18.
It’s open to all athletes age 13 and older (unless a player has club water polo experience). Annual membership ($60) to USA Water Polo 2008 is required for insurance). For more information, go to usawaterpolo.com.
The camp fees are $120, which includes the opportunity to play in two tournaments (this fee is separate from USA Water Polo membership). Make checks payable to NVWP. All paperwork must be completed before you can practice.
Go to NVWP.net and click on registration to print out NVWP registration form. Follow instructions and use this information provided to fill out your USA Water Polo form. Print out the NVWP registration form and USA Water Polo confirmation. Mail completed forms and check to: Napa Valley Water Polo, P.O. Box 5633, Napa, CA 94581./Register
Indoor youth soccer leagues at Mare Island start Jan. 12
The Mare Island Sports Center in Vallejo is offering indoor youth soccer leagues for boys and girls in the under-8, under-10, under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-19 divisions.
Session II starts Jan. 12, 2008 for girls and Jan. 13 for boys. The registration deadline is Jan. 7, 2008. League fees are $595.
There is a team discounted fee of $550 for teams signing up for both sessions or coaches signing up two teams at once. There are no individual membership fees required. For more information, contact Mare Island Sports Center at 562-4625 or e-mail pacificsports32@aol.com./Register
Vintage High needs head track and field coach
Vintage High School has an opening for a head track and field coach for the 2008 season. The coach will be responsible for both the boys and girls team. It’s a paid position. To apply, contact the Napa Valley Unified School District’s human resources dept., at 253-3885./Register
Justin-Siena needs event coaches for track and field program
Justin-Siena High School is looking for various event coaches for its track and field program. Candidates should be experienced and knowledgeable in the sport either as an athlete or coach.
This paid position begins in February and ends in mid-May. It is preferred if the candidates specialize as a jumps or sprints coach, but the program is open to coaches with experience in other events. They also will work closely in coordination with the varsity program and head coach Michael Douglass.
This is currently a walk-on position with the possibility of teaching full-time in the future depending on the candidate’s teaching background.
Interested applicants must send a resume and a cover letter to athletic director Derek McIntyre by fax at 255-1334 or by e-mail at mcintyred@justin-siena.org./Register
Tornadoes 10-and-under softball looking for players
The Tornadoes softball organization is looking for players for its 10-and-under team to complete their fall roster.
For more information, contact Mike Gray at 428-3354 or Rick Payne at 732-3026, (650) 467-4272, payne.richard@gene.com or rpayne@bay-tec.com./Register
Volleyball open gym on Wednesdays
Free open gym volleyball is offered on a first-come first-serve basis every Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m. at Napa Christian, located at the corner of Pine and Montgomery streets. The program is available to players of high school age and older, both men and women. For more information, call (415) 644-2005./Register
Free baseball camps and lessons
“Play It Like A Pro” baseball camps and lessons is offering free baseball camps and lessons. This is an opportunity to work with former professional Dan Parker for free. Parker is a former member of the Houston Astros organization.
To sign up, call (925) 325-2954 or e-mail playitlikeapro@yahoo.com./Register
Napa Junior Lacrosse Club accepting registrations
The Napa Junior Lacrosse Club is now accepting registrations for the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association 2008 season. The NJLC hopes to field eight teams this year.
Registration is open to boys in the third through 11th grade and girls in the third through 12th grade. The club is also looking for adults interested in being a part of the program who would like to coach or mentor young players.
For a registration packet, go to www.napalacrosse.com, or call 259-1849./Register
Crush Volleyball Club’s Sunday clinics
Youths in the fifth through eighth grade and high schoolers are invited to the Crush Volleyball Club’s Sunday clinics, which run from 1 to 3 p.m. for junior high players and from 3:30 to 6 p.m. for high school players at Napa High School’s Messner Gym. These clinics are designed to reinforce and introduce the skills needed to play high level volleyball. All clinics will include coaches from the Crush Volleyball Club based in Napa.
The Crush staff includes coaches from Napa High, Justin-Siena, Sonoma Valley, St. Helena and Napa Valley College. Visit www.crushvbc.com to download a flyer and learn more about the Crush Volleyball Club.
For more information, e-mail crushvbc@hotmail.com or call Manny Johnson at 280-3934./Register
Napa Youth Soccer League’s free soccer swap
The Napa Youth Soccer League is conducting a free soccer swap at Ben & Jerry’s, located at 1299 Napa Town Center, daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Soccer cleats, shin guards and uniforms are available. Organizers will also accept equipment that is donated./Register
Junior golf sessions at Vintner’s Golf Club on Saturdays
The Vintner’s Golf Club in Yountville is offering junior golf sessions every Saturday. Sessions, open to all ages and all skill levels, run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
The cost is $25 per player per session.
Sessions will cover golf instruction for all skill levels, golf etiquette, general golf rules, daily contests and skills challenges.
Advance reservations are required, and players need to check in 10 minutes prior to a lesson at the driving range.
To sign up, or for more information, contact Jeff Dennis at 738-8276./Register
Napa Saints to hold youth football fundraiser at SaberCats game
The Arena Football League’s San Jose SaberCats will donate to the Napa Saints youth football program one-half of sales of tickets bought by those who say they are supporting the Napa Saints at their 7:30 p.m. game on March 15 against the Arizona Rattlers at San Jose’s HP Pavilion.
The event is part of the Cats in the Community Fundraiser Program and is designed to benefit Little League or Pop Warner teams, high school athletic booster clubs, and any other non-profit or charitable organizations. In addition to donating more from tickets sales this year, the SaberCats have also expanded the number of seating options available at the Arena — excluding Sideline Club seats.
For more information, e-mail Nancie Cameron at ninerchic@aol.com./Register
NHS Athletic Booster bus headed to Saturday’s football playoff game
Napa High School’s Athletic Booster club has organized a charter bus to Saturday afternoon’s CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I championship game between Napa and St. Mary’s-Stockton. Boarding will begin at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Napa Memorial Stadium and the bus will leave at 10:30 for the 1 p.m. game at University of the Pacific’s Amos Alonzo Stagg Stadium in Stockton.
Cost is $25 and includes round-trip transportation, refreshments, a bag of confetti and an Indians highlight film. Riders may bring their own snacks and refreshments and their is a restroom on board. No one under age 18 is alllowed on the bus without a parent or guardian. Cost does not include entry into the game.
To make a reservation, call Caryn Green at 320-7483, Delos Green at 320-7481, or Mike Green at 224-8850./Register
Football section championship game tickets to go on sale
Tickets for Napa High’s game against St. Mary’s-Stockton for the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I championship will go on sale today in the Napa High front office. Tickets will be available at $10 for adults and $6 for students today, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the Napa High athletic director’s office at 253-3840.
Napa and St. Mary’s play Saturday at 1 p.m. at University of the Pacific in Stockton.
Napa High School needs track and field, badminton head coaches
Napa High School has an opening for a head track and field coach and head badminton coach for the 2008 seasons. Both are paid positions. The track and field position begins in February and ends in mid-May and the coach will be responsible for both the boys and girls teams.
To apply for either, contact the Napa Valley Unified School District’s Human Resources Dept., at 253-3885. Any questions please email Athletic Director Brian King at bking@nvusd.k12.ca.us, or call 253-3840./Register
Cal Haze 18 gold softball tryouts to continue on Saturday
Tryouts for the Cal Haze 18 gold, a showcase softball team, will be held Saturday at Petaluma High School. Pitchers and catchers try out from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all positions try out from noon to 2 p.m. For questions, call Phil Wright at 484-0479, e-mail wrighthaze12s@aol.com, or go to www.calhazegold.com./Register
American Canyon Little League spring sign-ups continue Saturday
American Canyon Little League spring baseball and softball sign-ups continue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the American Canyon Little League complex, 300 Hess Rd.
The season fees are $185 for youths ages 13 to 17 (Senior League), $115 for youths ages 7 to 12 (Little League), and $95 for youths ages 5 and 6 (T-Ball).
There is $10 off for each child for the early sign-ups and $10 off for each additional child in the same family.
Late sign-up dates are on Jan. 5 and Jan. 12, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Jan. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the AmCan Little League complex.
A birth certificate and three proofs of residence are required at registration. Baseball players must be 5 years of age and no older than 15 by April 30, 2008.
Softball players must be 7 and no older than 15 by Dec. 31, 2007.For more information, visit www.acll.org, or leave a message at 644-5430./Register
Napa Junior Lacrosse Club to hold registration today
The Napa Junior Lacrosse Club is conducting open registration night for the spring 2008 lacrosse season from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Crosspointe Community Church, 1625 Salvador Ave., in Napa.
Registration is open to all boys in the third through 11th grade and girls in the third through 12th grade./Register
Rugby club to hold meeting for prospective players on Thursday
The Sonoma Valley Dragons Rugby Club will hold a meeting for players and parents at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Dr., Sonoma.
Anyone wishing to join the club is invited to attend for pizza and an introduction to rugby. Returning players are encouraged to bring others who might want to play. Players from the feeder team are urged to attend with their parents, as well.
The club will introduce its new scrum coach and new back line coach at the meeting.
For more information, call David McFarland at 338-3291./Register
Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken baseball sign-ups start Saturday
Early bird sign-ups for Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken baseball players ages 6 to 18 will be held at Replay Sports on Jefferson Street in the Grape Yard shopping center. New players need to bring a birth certificate to verify age.
Playing age for the 2008 season is your age on April 30, 2008. Sign-up dates are Dec. 8 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Dec. 12, from 5-7 p.m. You can also sign up on line at www.napa.baberuthnetwork.com.
For more information, contact league president Larry Baracco at 363-2923 or league registrar Don Ramey at 486-2106./Register
Napa Little League spring baseball sign-ups to be held Saturday
Sign-ups for Napa Little League baseball will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Garfield Park, located off Garfield Lane. No mail-in registrations will be accepted.
Only complete applications will be accepted.
Application packets are available online at www.napalittleleague.org or at registration. All forms must be completed, including a parent/guardian volunteer application. New players must bring an original birth certificate and two proof of residency documents. See application packet for more information. Players returning from the 2007 spring season only need to complete an application packet unless they have moved, in which case new residency documents are also required.
Boys and girls ages 6 through 12 years old by April 30, 2008 are eligible.
The cost is $85 for those in the rookie league (6-8 year olds) and $155 for those in Little League (majors and minors, 8-12 year olds). See application packet for detailed information regarding specific league age requirements/eligibility. There is a $15 per player mandatory fee that the league collects and pays to the Napa Youth Sports Council for city-wide field maintenance.
For more information, leave a message at 257-2684, visit www.napalittleleague.org, or send e-mail questions@napalittleleague.org./Register
City of Napa youth basketball league deadline Dec. 13
The city of Napa’s Community Resources Department is offering a youth basketball program.
Registration is now being accepted for the winter. The program is set up so that boys and girls, 7-12 years old, have the opportunity to learn and develop basketball skills.
The fee is $70 per player and registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis through Dec. 13.
Each team consists of 10-12 players of the same age group to ensure equal playing time for everyone. Each team practices one hour and one day per week, between Monday and Friday at a school to be announced.
Practices will begin the week of Jan. 7 and games will begin Feb. 2. This program has been designed to provide the opportunity for a positive learning experience in a fun environment for boys and girls of all skill levels. Volunteer coaches are always needed and should sign up early for the greatest selection of practice times.
Register online at www.naparec.com, by fax 257-9532, or walk-in to the Community Resources Department, 1100 West St. For more information, contact Kelly Abernathy at 257-9529./Register
Vallejo 14-under ‘A’ Hurricanes softball tryouts to continue Sunday
Girls interested in playing softball for the Vallejo 14-under ‘A’ Hurricanes next spring and summer can try out on Sunday at 301 Wallace St. in Vallejo. Pitchers and catchers are to report at 9 a.m. while position players should arrive by 10 a.m.
For more information, visit www.hurricanesoftball.org or call head coach Anthony Kaluza at 315-8477./Register
City youth basketball league has Jan. 2 deadline
The city of Napa’s Community Resources Department is offering a youth basketball league for 4 to 6 year olds. The season goes from Jan. 5 through Feb. 2 at the Redwood Middle School gym. The cost is $50 per player. The mini-hoop stars will meet for 50 minutes per week for five consecutive weeks. All players will be assigned to a team on Jan. 3. All players will be scheduled to play Jan. 5 at 9, 10 or 11 a.m. The registration deadline is Jan. 2. Volunteer coaches are needed. For more information, call Kelly Abernathy at 257-9206./Register
Napa Valley Water Polo to offer winter camp starting Jan. 7
Napa Valley Water Polo will offer a winter camp from Jan. 7 through Feb. 28, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The location is to be announced. The camp goes Monday through Thursday, with the boys camp on Monday and Wednesday and the girls camp on Tuesday and Thursday. There is no camp on Jan. 21 and Feb. 18.
It’s open to all athletes age 13 and older (unless a player has club water polo experience). Annual membership ($60) to USA Water Polo 2008 is required for insurance). For more information, go to usawaterpolo.com.
The camp fees are $120, which includes the opportunity to play in two tournaments (this fee is separate from USA Water Polo membership). Make checks payable to NVWP. All paperwork must be completed before you can practice.
Go to NVWP.net and click on registration to print out NVWP registration form. Follow instructions and use this information provided to fill out your USA Water Polo form. Print out the NVWP registration form and USA Water Polo confirmation. Mail completed forms and check to: Napa Valley Water Polo, P.O. Box 5633, Napa, CA 94581./Register
Indoor youth soccer leagues at Mare Island start Jan. 12
The Mare Island Sports Center in Vallejo is offering indoor youth soccer leagues for boys and girls in the under-8, under-10, under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-19 divisions.
Session II starts Jan. 12, 2008 for girls and Jan. 13 for boys. The registration deadline is Jan. 7, 2008. League fees are $595.
There is a team discounted fee of $550 for teams signing up for both sessions or coaches signing up two teams at once. There are no individual membership fees required. For more information, contact Mare Island Sports Center at 562-4625 or e-mail pacificsports32@aol.com./Register
Vintage High needs head track and field coach
Vintage High School has an opening for a head track and field coach for the 2008 season. The coach will be responsible for both the boys and girls team. It’s a paid position. To apply, contact the Napa Valley Unified School District’s human resources dept., at 253-3885./Register
Justin-Siena needs event coaches for track and field program
Justin-Siena High School is looking for various event coaches for its track and field program. Candidates should be experienced and knowledgeable in the sport either as an athlete or coach.
This paid position begins in February and ends in mid-May. It is preferred if the candidates specialize as a jumps or sprints coach, but the program is open to coaches with experience in other events. They also will work closely in coordination with the varsity program and head coach Michael Douglass.
This is currently a walk-on position with the possibility of teaching full-time in the future depending on the candidate’s teaching background.
Interested applicants must send a resume and a cover letter to athletic director Derek McIntyre by fax at 255-1334 or by e-mail at mcintyred@justin-siena.org./Register
Tornadoes 10-and-under softball looking for players
The Tornadoes softball organization is looking for players for its 10-and-under team to complete their fall roster.
For more information, contact Mike Gray at 428-3354 or Rick Payne at 732-3026, (650) 467-4272, payne.richard@gene.com or rpayne@bay-tec.com./Register
Volleyball open gym on Wednesdays
Free open gym volleyball is offered on a first-come first-serve basis every Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m. at Napa Christian, located at the corner of Pine and Montgomery streets. The program is available to players of high school age and older, both men and women. For more information, call (415) 644-2005./Register
Free baseball camps and lessons
“Play It Like A Pro” baseball camps and lessons is offering free baseball camps and lessons. This is an opportunity to work with former professional Dan Parker for free. Parker is a former member of the Houston Astros organization.
To sign up, call (925) 325-2954 or e-mail playitlikeapro@yahoo.com./Register
Napa Junior Lacrosse Club accepting registrations
The Napa Junior Lacrosse Club is now accepting registrations for the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association 2008 season. The NJLC hopes to field eight teams this year.
Registration is open to boys in the third through 11th grade and girls in the third through 12th grade. The club is also looking for adults interested in being a part of the program who would like to coach or mentor young players.
For a registration packet, go to www.napalacrosse.com, or call 259-1849./Register
Crush Volleyball Club’s Sunday clinics
Youths in the fifth through eighth grade and high schoolers are invited to the Crush Volleyball Club’s Sunday clinics, which run from 1 to 3 p.m. for junior high players and from 3:30 to 6 p.m. for high school players at Napa High School’s Messner Gym. These clinics are designed to reinforce and introduce the skills needed to play high level volleyball. All clinics will include coaches from the Crush Volleyball Club based in Napa.
The Crush staff includes coaches from Napa High, Justin-Siena, Sonoma Valley, St. Helena and Napa Valley College. Visit www.crushvbc.com to download a flyer and learn more about the Crush Volleyball Club.
For more information, e-mail crushvbc@hotmail.com or call Manny Johnson at 280-3934./Register
Napa Youth Soccer League’s free soccer swap
The Napa Youth Soccer League is conducting a free soccer swap at Ben & Jerry’s, located at 1299 Napa Town Center, daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Soccer cleats, shin guards and uniforms are available. Organizers will also accept equipment that is donated./Register
Junior golf sessions at Vintner’s Golf Club on Saturdays
The Vintner’s Golf Club in Yountville is offering junior golf sessions every Saturday. Sessions, open to all ages and all skill levels, run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
The cost is $25 per player per session.
Sessions will cover golf instruction for all skill levels, golf etiquette, general golf rules, daily contests and skills challenges.
Advance reservations are required, and players need to check in 10 minutes prior to a lesson at the driving range.
To sign up, or for more information, contact Jeff Dennis at 738-8276./Register
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