Hole-in-one at Napa Golf Course

Robert Fluken of Napa used a 4-iron to ace the par-3, 133-yard 16th hole at Napa Golf Course in Kennedy Park./Register

Napa Saints youth football and cheer sign-ups June 18

Napa Saints youth football and cheer will be holding sign-ups at the Boys and Girls Club of Napa Valley June 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. Sign-ups are also available on Thursday nights at the Chefs Market on the following dates: June 19, July 10 and July 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.

For additional sign-up information, contact Jennifer Hardwick at Duckbutt2591@aol.com or 287-0576, or visit napasaints.com./Register

City of Napa youth basketball clinic has June 19 deadline

The city of Napa’s Community Resources Department is putting on a youth basketball clinic for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 at the Redwood Middle School gym. The summer camp is a new six-week program with a variety of modified games such as boys, girls, co-ed, 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 5-on-5, round robins, double-elimination tournament brackets, pyramid tournaments and more.

Tuesday players show up on June 24 and Thursday players show up on June 26 at 5 p.m. and staff will put you on a team and into an organized game.

Staff will place players on teams randomly each program day. Pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is June 19.

Youths ages 7 to 9 play on Tuesday, June 24 to July 29, 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $40.

Youths ages 10 to 12 play on Tuesday, June 24 to July 29, 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $40.

Youths ages 10 to 12 also play on Thursday, June 26 to July 31, 5 to 7 p.m. The  cost is $40.

Youths ages 13 to 14 play on Thursday, June 26 to July 31, 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $40.

To sign up, or for more information, contact Mike Franchi, recreation coordinator, at mfranchi@cityofnapa.org or at 257-9210, or visit www.naparec.com./Register

Vallejo City Golf Championship has June 20 deadline

The Vallejo City Golf Championship marks its 65th anniversary June 28 and 29. The Vallejo Golf Club will host the championship event at Blue Rock Springs Golf Course. The annual event attracts over 160 players from throughout Northern California. The Northern California Golf Association considers the Vallejo City Championship a points event.

The event will be contested with 36 holes of stroke play over two days on the East and West courses at Blue Rock. The championship, senior and women’s flights will be played at scratch. The president’s, director’s and first flights will be played at 100 percent course handicap. Contestants must have a verifiable NCGA handicap-index for the net flights. The entry deadline is June 20. To sign up, or for more information, call 643-8476 or visit www.bluerockspringsgolf.com./Register

NCGA Distinguished Service Award nominations sought by June 20

The Distinguished Service Award continues the long standing tradition of the Northern California Golf Association in recognizing deserving individuals from within the Northern California golfing community. Past recipients of the award have modeled exemplary commitment to the advancement and preservation of the game of golf’s traditions and standards in Northern California through dedicated leadership in the Northern California Golf Association.

Names are now being accepted for consideration for this prestigious award.

A selection committee of approximately 50 members representing all facets of golf in Northern California will vote for a final recipient. The 2008 NCGA Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the NCGA annual meeting on Dec. 4 at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach.

For more information about the award, visit: http://www.ncga.org/_pdf/AwardSummary.pdf

To nominate someone for this award, complete the form and fax or mail it according to the information at the bottom of the form. You may also e-mail a nomination by reviewing the form and sending a message with the required information to dbentley@ncga.org. All nominations are due by June 20./Register

New downtown Napa bike race and festival June 21

The Napa Downtown and Riverfront Grand Prix will take over the streets of Napa June 21 for a day of fast criterium racing along with a festival with live music, vendors and more. Presented by Cycle Circus and ZteaM Cycling, proceeds from the first-ever race will benefit the Stone Bridge School.

One of the year’s most exciting courses features a sprint down Main Street alongside the newly opened Veteran’s Park and Riverwalk. Racers will navigate the short, fast course that includes five turns and signature “270o monster.”

Professional and amateur races will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with cash prizes, T-shirts, and awards of Cycles Gladiator wine, bike products from Napa River Velo and others.

Registration will open May 23. Race flyer and registration information can be found through the NCNCA site, www.ncnca.org/road/. Entry fees are $25 with a $15 second race. Neutral wheel support will be provided by Williams Wheel Systems for all categories.

The Napa Downtown and Riverfront Grand Prix is sponsored by the Napa Downtown Business Association, Napa River District, Napa River Velo, Cycles Gladiator, Morgan Lane, Downtown Joe’s, Law Office of Mark Henderson, Cytomax and Road Warrior Kit.

This is the first race for Cycling Circus, a partnership of Jess Raphael of VOS Racing and Rick McClanahan of the Eagle Racing Team. Previously, Raphael was the 2007 Cherry Pie race director and emceed a number of other cycling events. McClanahan has been actively involved with the Eagle Racing Team and BBC races for the past few years.

ZteaM is a national cycling club supporting the growth of masters, elite, and youth cycling through club riding and racing. While ZteaM has a racing emphasis, its objective is to support all areas of cycling and to encourage family involvement by hosting social events for both cyclists and their families. ZteaM Cycling has largely focused on club riding and masters racing since 2004, but recently formed an elite team, which is managed by veteran riders Christian Kearney and Dave McCook.

For race, volunteer and sponsorship questions and information, contact Jess Raphael at 815-4828 or e-mail jessraphael@sbcglobal.net.

For information on ZteaM Cycling, visit www.zteamcycling.com./Register

Napa Youth Soccer League late registrations due June 21

The Napa Youth Soccer League is accepting final late registrations until June 21. Forms and detailed league information are available at www.nysl.org. There will be a final in-person registration at the soccer office at 1420 Third St., Suite 3, from 10 a.m. to noon June 14. New players must provide birth certificate. Fees are $80 for the first child, $70 for the second and $60 for all remaining children in one family. Anyone can play provided they have reached age 4 by July 31, 2008 and not yet turned 19. There are boys and girls teams with space available and all children registered will be placed on a space available basis./Register

Justin-Siena baseball camp begins June 23

The Justin-Siena High School baseball coaching staff will hold a comprehensive week-long camp for youths ages to 10 to 15, June 23-27 on the varsity field that focuses on the fundamentals of baseball and game play. Coaches will help you improve your game through drills, instruction and game-like situations. There will be a maximum of 10 players to 1 coach ratio. A snack, drink and camp shirt are included. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $150. Additional options are $35 for a fitted baseball cap or $20 for a DVD and written evaluation to take home covering the areas of hitting, fielding or pitching. There is an additional $35 administrative registration fee.

Checks are to be made payable to Justin-Siena baseball camp and mailed along with the registration form to Justin-Siena High School, Att. baseball camp, 4026 Maher St., Napa, CA 94558. Registration can also be done on the Justin-Siena web site, www.justin-siena.org and click on Brave Summer Program. For more information, contact Adolfo Guevara at 255-0950, ext. 524 or e-mail guevaraa@justin-siena.org./Register

40th annual Winetaster’s Cup Golf Tournament June 24

Justin-Siena High School presents the 40th annual Winetaster’s Cup Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25 at Silverado Resort. In celebration of the 40th year of the tournament, which benefits the athletic programs at Justin-Siena, NFL Executive Carmen Policy will serve as the event guest speaker.

Policy, an attorney and football executive, is best known for his work with the San Francisco 49ers during the 1980s and 1990s. He joined the 49ers in 1983 as vice president and counsel. In 1991, he became president and chief executive officer and played a key role in the 49ers’ Super Bowl victories in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990 and 1995. In 1994 he was named the National Football League Executive of the Year by The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly, as voted on by NFL owners and executives. The Sporting News and GQ also named him one of the Most Influential People in Professional Sports.

Policy later served as President & CEO of the Cleveland Browns and in that role worked as a member of the NFL Business Ventures Committee as well as the Super Bowl Advisory Committee. He also served as a member of the NFL Finance Committee. Policy has a home in the Napa Valley and is also a local vintner.

The Winetaster’s begins on June 24 at 6 p.m. with a wine country reception, dinner and live auction in the grove at Silverado. Then on June 25 golfers can play either a morning or afternoon round of golf at Silverado. Cocktails and an awards dinner for participating golfers will follow in the Silverado member’s clubhouse.

Corporate sponsorship packages include dinner tickets, player positions, business recognition and signage. Individual packages are also available and include one round of golf, tee prizes, lunch, drinks and appetizers before the awards dinner. Additional sponsorship packages are also available. For more information, to register or to become a corporate sponsor for the Winetaster’s Cup, call Beth Fox, Development Director at 255-0950, extension 646 or send an e-mail to foxb@justin-siena.org./Register

NVC summer youth basketball camps start July 7

Napa Valley College is putting on two basketball camps this summer.

A coed camp for boys and girls in the fifth through eighth grade is July 7-10. The second camp, for girls only in the seventh through 12th grade, is July 28-31.

The cost per session is $80. Sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday, in the NVC gym.

Both camp sessions will cover offensive and defensive fundamentals, ball handling and shooting. Teamwork and sportsmanship will also be stressed.

To sign up, or for more information, contact coach Chris Kvidahl at 259-6092 or kvidahl@gmail.com./Register

Solano Community College offers football camps starting July 7

Solano Community College in Fairfield is offering football camps over the summer for players of all ages.

A linebacker and defensive back camp is July 9 and 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $40 (in person) and $30 for early registration (before July 2). Campers will receive top flight instruction from experienced coaches and college football players. A linebacker and defensive back manual/book will be provided, which consists of techniques, rules, drills, and a large volume of information for young players to facilitate sound development. A camp T-shirt is provided. Players are to wear shorts and a T-shirt, tennis shoes, football cleats and are to bring water bottles.

Send registration information to Kevin Marks, Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534-3197, or call Marks at 864-7262.

An offensive and defensive lineman skills camp is July 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both defensive and offensive fundamentals will be addressed. The cost is $30 at the door at Solano’s football stadium, $20 for early registration (before July 2). The camp will be taught by Solano’s coaching staff and players. Players are asked to wear athletic attire (shorts and T-shirts), tennis shoes or football cleats, and to bring water bottles.

Send registration information to Kevin Marks, Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534-3197, or call Marks at 864-7262.

A quarterbacks and receiver/running backs camp is July 7 and 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Solano football stadium.

The camp offers intense instruction and individual development from the Solano coaching staff and players. Both quarterback and receivers/running backs fundamentals/techniques will be addressed. The cost is $75 (in person), $60 for early registration (before July 2). Campers will get top flight instruction from experienced coaches and college football players. A quarterback and receiver’s manual/book will be provided and consists of techniques, rules, drills and a large volume of information for young players to facilitate sound development. A camp T-shirt is included. Floyd Burnsed, Solano’s head coach, has over 30 years of experience as a football coach. Players are asked to wear athletic attire (shorts and T-shirts), tennis shoes or football cleats, and to bring water bottles.

Send registration information to Kevin Marks, Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534-3197, or call Marks at 864-7262./Register

Sixth annual NVC Baseball Academy, July 7-10 and July 14-17

Napa Valley College’s baseball team will hold its sixth-annual baseball academy this summer.

Session I is July 7-10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Session II is July 14-17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 7-12 are welcome. Cost is $100 per session.

Storm head coach Bob Freschi will instruct both sessions as well as assistant coaches Tim Masters and Don Dubois and pitching coach Warren Brusstar. Freschi’s current ballplayers will also be on hand.

For a brochure and any questions, please contact Freschi via e-mail at bfreschi@napavalley.edu or call 253-3232.

Justin-Siena tennis camp starts July 7

Looking to learn the game, or take your game to the next level and have some fun while you are at it? Justin-Siena High School is offering two week-long sessions geared toward elementary and middle school students with the goal of having fun and making you a better tennis player. Braves tennis coach Chris Swain will lead students through group activities and personalized instruction. Campers will learn the game and have a positive summertime experience while they are at it.

Session 1 is July 7-11 and Session 2 is July 14-18, from 9 a.m. to noon on the Justin-Siena High School tennis courts. The cost is $150 for one session and $250 for both sessions. There is an additional $35 administrative registration fee. Registration can also be done on the Justin-Siena web site, www.justin-siena.org and click on Brave Summer Program. For more information, contact Adolfo Guevara at 255-0950, ext. 524 or e-mail guevaraa@justin-siena.org./Register

Napa Valley College Soccer Camp July 14-17

The English Pro Soccer Camp has been replaced by the Napa Valley College Soccer Camp, scheduled for July 14-17. Both half- and full-day options are available. The maximum player to coach ratio is 10 to 1. Camp director Les Carroll is a qualified soccer coach from England. He has played and coached at the semi-professional level in both England and the U.S. Carroll is also the head men’s soccer coach at Napa Valley College.

The camp caters to male and female players of all ability levels and age groups. The emphasis of the camp is focused on learning the basics of soccer and how to apply these skills in fun, small-sides games. Individuals are grouped according to skill level, ability and physical capabilities.

There is a camp July 14-17 for players ages 5 to 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $105.

There is a camp July 14-17 for players ages 5 to 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $140.

There is a 10 percent sibling discount and a 20 percent discount for team sign-ups (five or more players).

This camp employs highly qualified and experienced players and coaches. The camp is educational and challenging. The full-day session includes swimming.

All checks should be made payable to Napa Valley College Soccer and mailed to Napa Valley College P.E. Dept., Attn. Cathy Matthews, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558. For more information, call Les Carroll at (415) 454-7350 or (415) 847-4751./Register

Basketball Jones camps here July 14-18, Aug. 11-15

Basketball Jones day camps will be offered in Napa this summer.

Napa Camp No. 1 is  July 14 to 18 at St. Apollinaris. Napa Camp No. 2 is Aug. 11 to 15 at Napa Valley College.

There are 40 hours of instruction in a one-week Basketball Jones camp.

For more details, go to www.basketballjonescamps.com. For a free brochure or questions, call 1-800-348-3803./Register

California Women’s State Championship July 14-16

The 13th annual California Women’s State Championship will be played at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo on July 14, 15 and 16. This event is open to all female amateurs who are California residents with a maximum U.S. Golf Association handicap-index of 10.4. There is no age restriction. It is sponsored by four of the California women’s golf associations: Pacific Women’s Golf Association, San Diego County Women’s Golf Association, Women’s Golf Association of Northern California and the Women’s Southern California Golf Association.

The purpose of this championship is to determine the California State Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Champion and to determine who will represent the State of California in the USGA State Team Matches, which are held every other year.

Last year’s event, won by Jenny Shin of Torrance, was held at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrooke.

The entry fee of $195 includes green fees, carts, range balls, a player’s reception on Monday afternoon and the awards on Wednesday afternoon. The format of the competition is 54 holes of stroke play at scratch.

For further information or additional entry forms, contact the California Women’s State Championship coordinator, Luckii Ludwig, 155 Inner Circle, Davis, Calif., 95616, or call (530) 756-4337, or e-mail Luckreel@sbcglobal.net. More information may also be obtained by going to www.cwcgolf.org./Register

Justin-Siena tackle football camp starts July 14

Justin-Siena High School is now taking sign ups for the second annual NFL-Junior Player Development Football Camp. The camp is for 11-14 year old boys and runs from July 14-19. Last year, 150 football players from Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties participated in this full-contact camp. Campers varied from experienced tackle football players to youths who were suiting up for the first time.

The camp runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The school co-hosts this camp in cooperation with the National Football League. This camp is free, but you must register to attend due to limited space. The NFL provides all the equipment free of charge. Groups are divided by weight into three groups (small, medium, large) and will work with the Justin-Siena football coaching staff for the week on the fundamentals needed to be successful in football.

All players also receive free gifts during the week and an important life lesson is taught as the theme of the day.

To register, mail your participation release and medical release to Justin-Siena High School, Att. NFL-JPD Camp, 4026 Maher St., Napa, CA 9455. Registration can also be done on the Justin-Siena web site, www.justin-siena.org and click on Brave Summer Program. For more information, contact Adolfo Guevara at 255-0950, ext. 524 or e-mail guevaraa@justin-siena.org./Register

Justin-Siena volleyball camp starts July 21

A volleyball camp for girls in grades 6 to 12 is offered by Justin-Siena High School and runs July 21-24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Clark Gym. Braves coach Kelly Porter and a group of college, high school and club coaches will instruct in this one-week camp to help you become a better volleyball player. The focus is to keep the camp small in order to allow more individual instruction. The cost is $130. There is an additional $35 administrative registration fee.

Checks are to be made payable to Justin-Siena volleyball camp and mailed with registration form to Justin-Siena Volleyball Camp, 4026 Maher St., Napa, CA 94558. Registration can also be done on the Justin-Siena web site, www.justin-siena.org and click on Brave Summer Program. For more information, contact Adolfo Guevara at 255-0950, ext. 524 or e-mail guevaraa@justin-siena.org./Register

Warriors Basketball Camp at Justin-Siena High School July 28-Aug. 1

The Golden State Warriors recently announced the 2008 summer schedule for Warriors Basketball Camp, presented by Gatorade. The summer schedule features a dozen sessions at 12 different locations throughout the Bay Area, marking the largest number of locations ever offered in the nine-year history of Warriors Basketball Camp. Over 12,000 youth have attended Warriors Basketball Camp since its inception in the summer of 2000.

The summer schedule is highlighted by 10 week-long general sessions, which focus on individual skill development, the importance of fundamentals and the development of a healthy team attitude for boys and girls, ages 8-16, of all skill levels and abilities. The general sessions will be held in Oakley, Santa Rosa, Los Altos Hills, Newark, Alameda, Saratoga, Dublin, Napa, Larkspur and San Ramon.

Session VIII, scheduled for July 28-Aug. 1, is at Justin-Siena High School.

In addition to the general sessions, a pair of week-long high potential camps (ages 11-17) will also be offered, with sessions in San Francisco and Alameda.

The staff at Warriors Basketball Camp is made up of current high school and college coaches, as well as current and former local college players. Most sessions of Warriors Basketball Camp also feature appearances by current and former Warriors players and coaches.

For complete details on Warriors Basketball Camp and to sign-up online, log on to www.warriors.com or call (510) 986-5310./Register

NHS football holds non-contact youth summer camp, July 28-Aug. 1

The 2007 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I football champions will host a non-contact youth football camp for student-athletes from July 28-Aug. 1.

On Aug. 1, the campers will play football at Memorial Stadium followed by a BBQ.  

In addition to daily skill instruction in every football position, the camp will include a 7-on-7 passing tournament directed by the Indians’ football coaching staff. Any student-athlete entering fifth-eight grade may participate in this week-long, non-contact camp.

Napa head coach Troy Mott and his staff are excited to work with local athletes.

“Having played in the Napa youth football leagues myself, I am anxious to work with these kids,” Mott said. “We are going to inspire kids to play the game that has molded many of our student-athletes here at Napa High. Having grown up in our community it is important to me that we provide the best for our kids; this camp is going to educate them about conditioning, nutrition and all the values that playing football can teach.”

Napa will host the camp at its practice field, west of the weight room. The camp begins at 7:30 a.m. each morning and ends at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $195 per camper. Parents and student-athletes can obtain more information by visiting www.napaindianfootball.com or calling assistant coach Paul Gassner at 707-363-2400./Register

Justin-Siena water polo camp set Aug. 11-15

The Justin-Siena water polo camp is open to boys and girls 8 to 18 years of age and will be held at Napa Valley College from Aug. 11 to 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. each day. It’s an introduction to water polo, for beginners, with individual and team strategy development for advanced players to be taught.

Instruction will include rules of the game, referee signals, eggbeater kick, individual ball handling skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, and drawing fouls), individual offensive and defensive game concepts and team strategies will be taught to all participants. Advanced instruction and conditioning will be offered to high school participants.

Camp staff will include Justin-Siena head aquatics coach Tom Coughlan as well as other highly qualified coaches in the area, former All-Americans and national team players.

The cost is $130 per camper. There is an additional $35 administrative registration fee. Checks are to be made payable to Justin-Siena water polo camp and mailed with registration form to Justin-Siena High School, Att. water polo camp, 4026 Maher St., Napa, CA 94558. Registration can also be done on the Justin-Siena web site, www.justin-siena.org and click on Brave Summer Program. For more information, contact Adolfo Guevara at 255-0950, ext. 524 or e-mail guevaraa@justin-siena.org./Register

Shannon Ridge Winery to host USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance race Oct. 18-19

Shannon Ridge Winery will host the final race of the 2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance Calendar. Titled the Shannon Ridge Showdown, the event will take place in Clearlake Oaks in Lake County, Oct. 18-19.

The Shannon Ridge Showdown Ultra-Endurance race will be a 16-hour competition and the course itself is approximately 7.5 miles in length with over 1,700 feet of climbing per lap. The course route is a combination of single track, double track, fire access roads and vineyard rows. This is the first time that a USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra Endurance Calendar series race course has included vineyards as part of the course route. The race and course is designed, promoted and directed by endurance racers. Ultra-Endurance racing is one the fastest growing forms of mountain bike racing.

The race will begin in front of the Shannon Ridge tasting room on Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks at 4 p.m. on Oct. 18 and will end at 8 a.m. on Oct. 19 in the mountain vineyards directly across from the home of winery owners Clay and Margarita Shannon.

On line registration will open March 1. A USA Cycling Mountain Bike race license is required to compete. Registration closes Oct. 11 or when racer limit is reached (300 racers maximum). More information about the race can be found at www.shannonridgeshowdown.com or by contacting Rick Gunier at rick@shannonridgeshowdown.com./Register

Cheer, dance coaches needed for AmCan Patriots

The American Canyon Patriots are now accepting applications for cheer and dance coaches to lead their competitive cheer program. Limited coaching positions are still available at all levels. Head coaches must be at least 21 years old; assistant coaches, 18 years old; junior advisors, 14 years old.

To join this organization, apply online at www.acpatriots.com or call the cheer director at 235-2403./Register

Napa Youth Soccer League still accepting registration

The Napa Youth Soccer League is still accepting registration for the upcoming fall season until May 31. It’s open to all children that have reached the age of 4 but not turned 19 by July 31. More information is at nysl.org, including online registration and player and coach forms./Register

Raiders re-launch Spanish-language web site

The Oakland Raiders announced a technological and design re-launch of their Spanish web site. The re-launch will allow more Raider fans to interact with the Silver and Black in a platform fully developed to present Raiders football in the Spanish language.

Raidersenespanol.com was launched in 2002 as a Spanish version of the team’s official web site and throughout the years has evolved its own identity, as the Hispanic fan base of the Silver and Black continues to grow.

Among the features that the Spanish web site will now offer are exclusive editorials from international and local columnists, comprehensive tickets and suites informational sections, video programming, full game-day coverage, Raiders history as well as complete player biographies./Register

Senior Babe Ruth seeking manager

Napa Babe Ruth has an opening in its Senior Division (16-18 years) for a field manager.

The Senior Program starts in Mid-May and runs through the first week in July.

Interested volunteers can get more information by calling Mike Helmer at 254-8904./Register

High school football officials needed

The North Bay Officials Association, which serves Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino counties, needs high school officials for the 2008 football season. The NBOA will train all interested persons. Those interested can go to www.nboafootball.org or call 425-3180./Register

City of Napa offers softball league for those 50 and over

The city of Napa’s Community Resources Department is looking for players age 50 and over of all ability levels to participate in its fifth season of senior slow pitch softball. Games are on Tuesday nights at the JKF softball complex. Individuals must be age 50 or older or turning 50 in 2008.

To sign up, contact Kelly Abernathy at 257-9529./Register

Napa Screamers 14-and-under softball seeking players

The Napa Screamers 14-and-under tournament softball team is looking for two utility players to complete its 2008 roster. The Screamers team will compete in six summer tournaments, with the option of continuing into the fall. In 2007, the Screamers team earned first-, second- and third-place trophies.

The 2008 tournament season will begin in May, when high school play has concluded. Eligible players must be born in 1993 or 1994.

Interested players should contact Dave or Susan Schwartz at 252-7466./Register

Tornadoes softball 14s team needs pitchers

The Tornadoes, a 14-and-under fastpitch travel softball team, is looking for pitchers for the spring/summer season. For more information, contact Chai at 386-1305 or Rick at 732-3026./Register

Napa Valley MAGA accepting new golf members

The Napa Valley Mexican American Golf Association is looking for new members. Men and women age 21 and older are eligible to join MAGA, which plays a tournament schedule monthly in Napa, Solano, Santa Rosa and Contra Costa counties.

There are also openings for directors on the organization’s board. This is the 39th year of Napa Valley MAGA.

To join, or for more information, call Bob Leal, Napa Valley MAGA’s president and tournament director, at 944-2884.

There are tournaments planned for Bennett Valley (June 22), Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park (July 20), Lone Tree (August 17), Pittsburg Delta View (Sept. 21), Napa Golf Course (Oct. 19), Blue Rock (Nov. 16), and Green Tree (Dec. 21). Other tournaments of interest include Cinco de Mayo-Contra Costa (May 3 or 5), La Playa Classic (May 24-25), eight-man team competition (June 14), and the MAGA state tournament (Aug. 29-31)./Register

Napa Saints cheer coaches needed

The award-winning Napa Saints cheer program is now accepting applications for all coaching positions for the 2008 season. Interviews will begin in February and March. Head coaches must be 21 years of age, assistant coaches 18 years of age, and junior coaches between the ages of 14-17. Cheer and/or dance experience is desired.

To download an application, go to www.napasaints.com and go to forms, download a new coach application, and mail it the Saints’ P.O. Box. For more information, e-mail Staci O’Kelley, cheer coordinator, at napasaintscheer@aol.com, or call 312-1186./Register

North Bay Umpires Association needs baseball, softball umpires

The North Bay Umpires Association needs high school baseball and softball umpires for the upcoming season. The area includes Vallejo, Benicia, Cordelia, Napa, St. Helena, Fairfield, Vacaville and Dixon. The association will provide training. If interested, call Roi Hammond (baseball) at 342-6022 or John Shepherd (softball) at 552-6318./Register

Napa Golf Course offers lesson programs for couples, women and juniors

Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park is offering a lesson schedule designed for couples, juniors and women.

• A class for boys and girls who are entering the ninth or 10th grades that are planning on playing high school golf. The class will be an hour of instruction and an informal nine-hole tournament following instruction. To register, call the Napa Golf Course pro shop at 255-4333.

• Couples golf Saturday’s is a clinic designed for players of all caliber that would like to learn the game of golf with their husband, or wife, or significant other in a casual setting. Students should have some experience but it is not required. The fee is $150 per couple. The five sessions will include fundamentals of golf and on-course instruction. All classes are one hour in duration and classes are limited to the first four couples. It runs June 21 to July 19, Aug. 2 to Aug. 30, and Sept. 6 to Oct. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. To register, call the Napa Golf Course pro shop at 255-4333.

• A ladies night out clinic for those 18 and over has been the most popular clinic at Napa Golf Course. Attendees will enjoy a more relaxing atmosphere of learning. This class is for the beginner or the novice that is looking to improve their game. The class runs June 30 to July 28, Aug. 11 to Sept. 15, and Sept. 29 to Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $80. To register, call the Napa Golf Course pro shop at 255-4333.

• A ladies Sunday clinic is designed to assist participants to further their knowledge and skills and concentrate on the actual playing of the game. Participants must have completed a “Ladies Night Out” clinic or have a knowledge of the game that is above the beginner level and own a set of golf clubs. The cost is $80. Classes run July 6 to Aug. 3, Aug. 17 to Sept. 14, and Sept. 28 to Oct. 26, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. To register, call the Napa Golf Course pro shop at 255-4333.

• A junior golf camp offers classes for youths from the ages of 6 to 12 that have none or a limited knowledge of the game of golf. The focus is to make the game fun, while giving students the basic fundamentals of the modern golf swing. It is recommended that students bring their own clubs, but a limited amount of clubs will be available for use. The cost is $99. There are five 1 1/2-hour classes to include the basic fundamentals of golf. Sessions are June 23-27, July 14-18 and Aug. 4-8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. To register, call the Napa Golf Course pro shop at 255-4333.

• A juniors “next level” class targets the intermediate junior, ages 13 to 17, that would like to improve to a more competitive level. Course management and strategy will be emphasized while building on a strong fundamental base. Students will have the opportunity to play golf on the course depending on their grasp of the game. The cost is $99 for five one-hour classes to include advanced instruction and on course training on etiquette and course management. The class runs June 18 to July 16, from 3:45-4:45 p.m. To register, call the Napa Golf Course pro shop at 255-4333./Register