Sports Capsule
Crusher Golf Classic
scheduled April 25
The Vintage High School Athletic Booster Club has scheduled the 2008 Bill Nunes Memorial Crusher Golf Classic for Friday, April 25, at Silverado Resort.
To register or for more information, call Teresa Peterson at 337-4585 or Dave Shipp at 299-2552./Register
Napa Saints 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
Napa High needs head
track and field coach
Napa High School has an opening for a head track and field coach for the 2008 season. This paid position begins in February and ends in mid-May. The coach will be responsible for both the boys and girls teams.
To apply, 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
Napa High needs head badminton coach
Napa High School has an opening for a head badminton coach for the 2008 season. It’s a paid position. To apply, contact the Napa Valley Unified School District’s human resources Dept., at 253-3885. Email questions to Athletic Director Brian King at bking@nvusd.k12.ca.us or call 253-3840./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
winter camp starts 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 Crab
and Pasta Feed Jan. 19
The 30th annual Vintage High School Athletic Boosters Crab and Pasta Feed is Jan. 19, starting at 6 p.m. in the Chardonnay Hall at Napa Valley Expo. This event benefits the athletic programs at Vintage High School.
The all-you-can-eat dinner is at 7 p.m. and will include salad, pasta, crab and Sciambra Bakery French bread. Napa Valley wine and Starbucks coffee will be included with dinner. No corkage fee will be charged to those who bring their own beverage.
There will be a silent auction, live auction and decadent dessert auction. The Brian Cline Band will provide entertainment from 9 p.m. to midnight. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Tickets are $50 per person and available at Napa Community Bank at the corner of Trancas Street and Big Ranch Road, The Bank of Napa in Redwood Plaza, and the Vintage High School office, 1375 Trower Ave.
For reserved seating or more information, call 255-5409 or 225-2085 or e-mail resaunders3@yahoo.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
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 offered
“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
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