Published 5:16 pm Monday, November 19, 2007

HEADED TO NATIONALS: The Shorewood High School Drill Team has qualified for a national competition in Orlando, Fla. in February.

The team will host its annual Drill and Dance Competition Dec. 8 to raise money but is also seeking tax-decuctible donations of $50 or more from local businesses. Contributors of $50 or more will receive an advertisement in the team’s competition program which will be distributed to more than 1,000 people.

Checks can be made out to Shorewood High School. For the $50 program ad send in a business card with the money to the school.

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If you are interested in participating or receiving information via e-mail updates, e-mail thunderbirdselecthoops@gmail.com with the following information: e-mail address, name of participant and grade. Tryouts will be held in the fall for league play which begins in December. Volunteers are needed for various positions in the organization. If interested contact Paul Nelson at paulnelson1@gmail.com.

BASEBALL TRYOUTS: The Seattle Select Baseball

Club be will holding open tryouts for teams U-8 through U-18. For more information on tryout dates and to register go to www.seattleselectbaseball.com or call 206-546-5626.

ROTARY RUN: Pre-registration is now available online for the Celebrate Shoreline Rotary Run 9 a.m. Aug. 18 at Shoreline Stadium. The event includes a 5K run or walk and a 10K run. Visit www.shorelinerotaryrun.org to register online, or at Shoreline Stadium beginning at 7:45 a.m. the day of the race. Adult pre-registration is $20 and $25 the day of the race; $15 for middle and high school students and $10 for children 12-and-under. Participants get a T-shirt and goody bag.

The run is flat and fast, and many runners post their fastest times on the course. For walkers the parks and back streets create a peaceful environment to walk with friends and pets (scoop and leash laws apply). The run is sponsored by the Shoreline Rotary Foundation with proceeds going toward the Shoreline Community College Foundation and the YMCA/Family Center of North King and South Snohomish counties.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club will hold its 13th annual golf tournament Monday, Aug. 13 at Mill Creek Country Club. The four-person scramble event will begin with registration at noon and tee-off at 1 p.m.. The entry fee of $125 per player or $500 per team includes green fees, cart, gifts and dinner. The tournament will include closest-to-the-pin, long drive, short drive and hole-in-one contests. Proceeds from the event benefit club service projects such as the International Student Exchange, college scholarships, the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, community involvement projects and international water projects. For information and registration, call 206-368-2569 or 206-245-6004.

BASEBALL TRYOUTS: NW Titans Baseball Club is holding tryouts for their 2008 U14 Select team on Aug. 8, 12, 14 and 18. The team will play in the Sandy Koufax Olympic division and play tournaments throughout the Northwest, Arizona and Canada as well as a World Series trip. For more information, contact manager John Howie at JHH3@aol.com or 425-881-0422, or visit www.eteamz.com/nwtitans.

SOCCER REGISTRATION: Registration for Shorelake Soccer Club fall soccer are being taken through Sept. 30 for players ages 4-18. Fee is $75 to $95, plus late fee of $15. No experience required. Information: www.shorelake.org or 206-362-3594.

HILLWOOD SOCCER CLUB: The Hillwood Soccer Club is accepting registration from players ages 5-18 for the fall season. Fees are $65 to $85 and a late fee of $10 is currently being assessed. Register online at www.sysa.org/hillwoodsoccer or call 206-542-3353.

PICK-UP HOOPS: Players 18 and older are welcome to participate in pick-up basketball games 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Shoreline/South County YMCA. Fee: $7. Information: 206-364-1700.

SHORELINE POOL: Swim lessons for children and adults, lifeguard training, open swim sessions and other aquatics programs are offered year-round at Shoreline Pool. Information: 206-362-1307.

WEIGHT ROOM: The Spartan Gym weight room at Shoreline Center is open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The weight room includes a variety of free weights and both cardiovascular and aerobic equipment (including treadmills, recumbent bikes, elliptical machines, etc.). Drop-in fees are $2.50 per visit for adults and $1 for youth. 

ICE HOCKEY: Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline offers a hockey program for adults and youths 5-14. Adult drop-in hockey games are from 10:15-11:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 5:30-7 p.m. on Saturdays. Player slots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All players are required to wear helmets. Information: 206-546-2431.

UMPIRES WANTED:  Richmond Little League is in need of volunteer umpires for the 2007 season and beyond. No experience needed. Free training. Shirt and hat are provided. Information: Charlie Clark, 206-542-8020 (evenings) or e-mail: rllblue@comcast.net.

WRESTLING SIGNUPS: The Wrestling Rhinos are having signups. Information: www.wrestlingrhinos.com or 425-776-1810.

RICHMOND FOOTBALL: Signups for Richmond Junior Football are from 5:30-7 p.m. every Tuesday in the Richmond Junior Football equipment room located at Shoreline Center (at the north end of the gym). Information: 206-365-7411.

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GOLF TOURNEY: The sixth annual Mike Bergesen Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start June 11 at Nile Shrine Golf Course in Mountlake Terrace. The tournament is a four-person scramble and player fees are $75. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 to $300. All proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane (www.shrinershq.org). Registration deadline is May 31. For more information, contact T.R. Leary at 206-954-2245 or via e-mail at trleary@aol.com.

HOOPS CLINIC: Former Mercer Island Islander, UW Husky and NBA center Petur Gudmundsson will be running an individual development clinic for seventh and eighth grade boys from April 24 to June 5 at the Fircrest Activities Building in Shoreline. The clinic will focus on fundamentals and post play and meet twice a week for 12 weeks. Cost is $360 per player. Information: e-mail peturkarl@comcast.net.

TRIBE TRYOUTS: The NorthCorner Tribe is now seeking high-level competitive players for its upcoming U13 and U15 2005 teams. Information: Johnny, 425-761-4373.

SKATING LESSONS: The Highland Skating School offers a six-week series of skating classes using the United States Figure Skating Basic Skills program. The fee is $40 for tots (ages 3-5) and $50 for children/adults. The fee includes admission to a public skate session. Information: 206-546-2431 ext. 0.

GIRLS HOOPS: BSI is adding players to its girls grades 5-8 basketball teams. Information: 425-744-1860 or www.bsihoops.com.

TRACK PROGRAM: The Edmonds Boys and Girls Club offers a track and field program for youth in grades 4-8. Activities include long jump, high jump, shot put and softball throw. Fee is $25. Information: 425-774-0630.

SUMMER CAMPS: Signups are underway for summer youth sports camps co-sponsored by the City of Shoreline and Shoreline-based Sports Camps Management. Sports include: basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, cheerleading, flag football, baseball, bowling, volleyball and fastpitch softball. Register directly with Sports Camps Management for all summer programs by calling 1-888-497-CAMP (2267); or visit www.scmsports.com.

CYCLONES FOOTBALL: The Edmonds Cyclones Junior football team is accepting signups for the 2004 season for King and Snohomish county players ages 6-14. Sign up in person from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the team’s office, 7901 212th St. SW. #205 in Edmonds. Information: 425-673-1924 or www.edmondsjrfootball.com.

RJF SIGNUPS: Richmond Jr. Football is registering boys and girls ages 6-14 for the 2004 season. Signups are every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Jr. Football equipment room, located at the north end of Spartan Gym at Shoreline Center. First-year 89ers play free. Information: 206-365-7411.

CONDITIONING CAMP: The 11th annual “DDD Conditioning Camp” for boys and girls entering grades 8-12 runs from 8-9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, through Aug. 19 at Shorecrest High School. Camp fees are $50. The program is for athletes who are interested in getting in shape for the fall sports season or for those who just want to stay in shape over the summer. Fundamental and advanced weightlifting, footspeed drills, circuit training, resistance training, running drills, plyometrics and dot drills are covered. Information: Gary Harris, 206-546-5171.

SKATING PROGRAM: The Lynnwood Ice Arena will be offering a six-week cheer dance skating program starting June 26. This new team and individual sports combines the artistry of figure skating, the power of ice hockey, the dynamics of cheerleading and the creativity of dance. Participants will learn cheer motions, skating skills and a set routine that will be performed at the end of the program. The fee for the class is $95. The arena has registration forms. Information: NSCA2004@aol.com.

INTRO TO HOCKEY: The Seattle Junior Hockey Association offers an “Introduction to Hockey” course for players ages 5-9. Free introduction from noon to 3 p.m. June 12 at Lynnwood Ice Center. Equipment provided at no cost, including skates, helmet, pads and stick. Information: 425-672-7744 or visit www.sjha.com.

HOOPS TOURNEYS: Washington Tournament Association is offering a basketball tournament for boys and girls in grades 5-12 April 17-18 at Edmonds Community College. All teams will play a minimum of four games. Entry fee is $200 per team and includes awards for first and second place teams and a skills competition. Information: 425-744-1860; e-mail yourwta@msn.com; or visit www.yourwta.com.

SELECT SOCCER: FC Shoreline, the ADP/Select Soccer program of Shorelake and Hillwood Soccer Clubs, announces open tryouts for their 2003 ADP/select teams at Shoreline area fields. Information: visit www.fcshoreline.com for coaches’ names and contact info; for general questions call the league line, 206-362-3594.

TIGERS FOOTBALL: The Lynnwood Tigers are having signups for the 2004 football season from 7-8 p.m. at the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club. Information: 425-424-3957 or e-mail: lynnwoodtigers@msn.com.

GIRLS SOCCER: The Badger FC girls select soccer club is having tryouts for U-13 and U14 teams March 26-27. Information: 206-524-6778 or visit www.eteamz.com/badgerselectsoccer.

MEN’S SOFTBALL: The registration deadline for Shoreline Parks and Rec’s men’s softball league is April 8. Entry fees are $775 per team. The league consists of 18 teams in competitive and recreational divisions. Teams play 16 league games (eight double headers) between May 25-July 23 weeknights at Hamlin Park. Information: 206-418-3384.

SOCCER TRYOUTS: The Evergreen Soccer Academy, formerly known as the Shooting Stars and Cascade Avalanche, will have tryouts for boys and girls U11 through U18. Information: visit www.evergreensocceracademy for times and locations.

STARZ SOFTBALL: The Edmonds Starz 14U girls fastpitch softball team is looking for two players to complete its roster for the 2004 season. The team is specifically looking for athletes who aspire to play A ball, with winter workouts starting now. Information, contact Jim Johnson at 425-771-2211 or Bob Kromm at 425-745-6198.

VOLLEYBALL SCHOOL: The Space Needle Volleyball Foundation is offering Little Spikers volleyball school for boys and girls ages 6-12 at Shoreline Community College. Classes 5-7 p.m. Thursdays from March-May. Initiation fee is $30 and the program costs $90 per month. Information: visit www.eteamz.com/spaceneedlevolleyballclub, e-mail rchumpitaz@yahoo.com, or call Mark or Raquel West at 206-368-6937.

BLUE ANGEL BASEBALL: The Blue Angels baseball team is looking for a pitcher and two utility players to fill out its roster for the 2004 Olympic Sandy Koufax Division. Information: 206-356-7232.

LACROSSE SIGN-UPS: The Lynnwood Tigers are registering players in grades 5-8 for its 2004 Lacrosse program. Registration includes gear. Coaches also are needed. Information: 425-424-3957 or www.lynnwoodtigers.com.

POGGIE CLUB: Become more informed on how to fish for salmon by participating in the Seattle Poggie Club salmon fishing classes. The courses provides lectures, detailed instruction and techniques on mooching, jigging, downriggers, gear, knots, tides and currents, bait cutting and lures, best area fishing locations and much more. Classes meet from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday from March 11-April 8 at the Northwest Senior Center (5429 32nd Ave. NW., Ballard). Cost for the five classes is $60 per person, $30 for each additional family member. Information: Alfredo Herard, 206-364-6361; Stan Freed, 206-527-9118; or visit www.seattlepoggies.com.

BASEBALL CAMPS: Maynard’s is also offering Monday night hitting camps and Friday night pitching camps from 6-8 p.m. through May. Drop-ins welcome. Information: 425-355-1810 or e-mail maynards@maynardslongball.com.

BASEBALL CLINICS: Northwest Baseball Academy is now accepting registrations for January, February and March hitting and pitching clinics. Hitting clinics will take place on Saturdays at the facility in South Everett and pitching clinics will take place on Sundays at Terrace Park Gym in Mountlake Terrace. Information: 425-482-6922, e-mail: nwbaseball@aol.com or www.nwbaseballacademy.com.

NKC SIGNUPS: North King County Little League is forming new programs for boys and girls ages 5-18, including T-ball, baseball and softball and “Challenger” programs for physically and mentally challenged youth. NKC Little League serves youth residing in the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline east of the I-5 corridor. Player fees range from $70 to $110. Information: League Line, 206-362-6316 or visit www.nkcll.org.

UMPIRES NEEDED: Richmond Little League is in need of umpires and a registrar. Richmond offers training, resource materials and support. If you are interesting in umpiring, e-mail: rll_umpires@msn.com or call 546-BALL.

RICHMOND LL: Richmond Little League will be registering baseball and softball players (ages 5-18 by July 31, 2004) who live west of I-5, north of 145th and south of N. 205th St. at Shoreline Center (18560 First Ave. NE.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 (Ronald and Northridge rooms). Players should bring proof of address and birth certificate (unless returning player), cash and/or check for payment. Information: 206-546- BALL.

MARTIAL ARTS: Students with special challenges are invited to learn adaptive forms of martial arts from 1-2 p.m. Sundays at the Shoreline/South County YMCA. Children ages 7 and up can register. Instruction emphasis on challenged students, but students of all abilities are welcome. Instructor Cheryl Wieser is a national and international gold medal winner. Fees are $30 plus $30 annual YMCA membership fee. Information: Carolyn Holt, 206-364-1700 or cholt@sh.seattleymca.org.

TIGER YOUTH SPORTS: The Lynnwood Tigers are having sign ups for girls’ basketball (grades 4-7) and boys lacrosse (grades 5-8) teams. Information: 425-424-3957.

SELECT BASEBALL: The Seattle Bombers select baseball program is looking for players. The program consists of U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18 teams. Information: Mark Potoshnik, 425-471-1195.

SEADOGS BASEBALL: The Seadogs baseball club is looking for 15-year-olds to play catcher and middle infielder. Coaches also are needed for the 2004 season. Information: Ken, 425-432-9506 or 206-683-7572 or e-mail: soxbaseballken@yahoo.com.

WINTER HOOPS: The Edmonds Parks and Recreation Department offers a half court 3-on-3 league and 5-on-5 adult basketball league. The 3-on-3 league plays on Wednesday evenings at the Frances Anderson Center. The league runs Jan. 7-March 17. The 5-on-5 league is played at Edmonds Community College on Monday evenings. The top six teams in both leagues advance to a postseason tournament. Information: 425-771-0229.

WRESTLING RHINOS: Registration is still being accepted for the 2003-04 Wrestling Rhinos season. Practices run from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lynnwood and Shorecrest high school wrestling rooms. Boys and girls in kindergarten through grade 8 are welcome to sign up for a season of collegiate-style wrestling. No previous wrestling experience is needed. Membership fees are $110 ($100 for each additional family member) and include supplementary insurance and a T-shirt. Information: Rich Vulliet, 206-412-4410.

BASEBALL TRYOUTS: The North Seattle Blaze Pony League baseball team is seeking players for next season. Players must be 13 or 14 though July 31, 2004 and residents of the Seattle or Shoreline school districts. Information: coach Mark Englert, 206-522-3864 or 360-239-1578, or mae@mid-mountain.com.

SWIM CLUB: West Coast Aquatics Swim Team offers athletes, age 6-18, a program of competitive swimming, training and competitive swim meets for all skill levels. Practices are held at Mill Creek Swim Club. Information: 425-870-6656 or www.swimwca.org.

BASKETBALL CLASSES: Advantage Basketball offers basketball training classes for youth age 8-18 Dec. 27-29 at Edmonds and Bellevue community colleges. Information: 425-670-8877 or www.advantagebasketball.com.

INDOOR SOCCER: Boys and girls in preschool through fourth grade can sign up for the Shoreline/South County YMCA’s indoor soccer program this fall. Trained volunteer coaches teach players the fundamentals. Programs emphasize fair play, sportsmanship and teamwork. Registration is open until spaces are filled. Information: Phillipa Bell, 206-364-1700.

BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: A girls U13 select basketball team is having tryouts in the Edmonds/Lynnwood/Shoreline area. Information: Colleen Brown, 425-673-2235.

STARZ TRYOUTS: The Edmonds Starz Red 18A fastpitch softball team is looking for players for 2004. Information: Gary DeVine, 206-368-8010, 206-683-4719 (cell), or e-mail: g.devine@comcast.net.

PLAYERS WANTED: Middle infielders are wanted for a spring 2004 U14 Sandy Koufax team. Information: 425-776-7477 or e-mail: NWPCI@earthlink.net.

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VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS: Tryouts for the Space Needle Volleyball Foundation girls teams are as follows Nov. 16 at Shoreline Community College: 15-and-under, 9 a.m.; 16-and-under, noon; 17-and-under, 3 p.m.; 18-and-under, 6 p.m. All tryouts cost $20. Information: visit www.eteamz.com/spaceneedlevolleyballclub, e-mail rchumpitaz@yahoo.com, or call Mark or Raquel West at 206-368-6937.

SELECT BASEBALL: Tryouts for a new, Shoreline-based select baseball team are set for Nov. 1-2 at Shorewood High School. Players ages 13-14 meet from 10 a.m. to noon and players 15-16 meet from 1-3 p.m. Information: visit www.scmsports.com or call SCMSports, 206-546-1115 ext. 1200.

BEGINNER HOCKEY: The Seattle Junior Hockey Association will begin its winter ice schedule the first week of October. The beginner program, for boys and girls ages 5-8, has a few remaining positions available for the 2003-04 season. No experience required. Information: 425-672-7744; e-mail: info@sjha.com or visit www.sjha.com.

PONY BASEBALL: MTYAA Pony Baseball is registering players ages 13-14 for the 2004 fall ball season. The eight-game season runs through Oct. 26. Information: Sam Schuyler, 425-672-2038.

GIRLS SOCCER: The Trilogy Thunderbolts U15 girls soccer team needs two players for its district select program. Information: Kevin Mest, 425-672-4873.

HILLWOOD SOCCER: The Hillwood Soccer Club is currently accepting registration forms for the fall season. There is still space available on most teams ages 5 to 18. Hillwood is also seeking volunteer coaches. Information: 206-542-3353 or visit www.sysa.org/hillwood.

CYCLONES FOOTBALL: Edmonds Junior Football is signing up players ages 6-14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cyclones office, 7907 212th St. SW. #205 in Edmonds. The season runs through Nov. 8. Information: 425-673-1924 or www.edmondsjrfootball.com.

SHORELAKE SOCCER: The Shorelake Soccer Club is having registration for the fall season. Information: visit www.shorelakesoccer.com or call 206-362-3594.

RJF SIGNUPS: Richmond Junior Football is looking for coaches for all levels of play. Training and equipment are provided. Signups are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Richmond Junior Football equipment room located at the north end of Shoreline Center by the gym. Information: 206-365-7411.

UNIVAC FOOTBALL: Signups for Shoreline Univac Huskies football are scheduled for noon-3 p.m. at Hamlin Park (160th and 15th Ave. NE., Shoreline) on the following dates: July 13, 20 and 27. Information: John Nelson, 206-524-3185.

SCC HOOPS CAMPS: The Shoreline Community College men’s basketball program is offering camps for boys and girls in grades 3-8 and Aug. 4-8. The program concentrates on basic skills such as ball handling, passing, dribbling, shooting and individual and team offensive and defensive techniques. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Registration is $100 per camp after. Team rates are also available. Information: Steve Eskridge, 206-546-4649 or 206-546-4682.

AVALANCHE TRYOUTS: The Shoreline Avalanche 14U fastpitch softball team is looking for players no older than 14 as of Dec. 31, 2003. Tryouts will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 17 at Paramount Park Field (155th and 8th NE., Shoreline). Information: Hal Snow, 425-346-7669.

VOLLEYBALL CAMPS: The Space Needle Volleyball Foundation, run by Shoreline Community College coaches Mark and Raquel West, is offering several camps this summer. Elite Olympic camp for advanced high school and college-level players will be July 14-18 at Kellogg Middle School. Registration forms are available at www.eteamz.com/spaceneedlevoleyballclub. Information: 206-368-6937 or e-mail rchumpitaz@yahoo.com.

GOLF LEAGUE: City Golf starts its 2003 season June 2. Teams are now forming for evening leagues, with $1,000 in prize money available for each league. Information: 206 533-6317 or visit www.citygolftour.com.

WHIRLYBALL LEAGUE: Whirlyball in Edmonds is accepting league registration for beginners, intermediate and advanced players and teams. Must be at least 8 years old to participate. Information: 425-672-3332 or visit www.whirlyball.net.

TERRACE JUNIOR FOOTBALL SIGNUPS: MTYAA Junior Football Signups for youth, ages 6-14, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. May 5 and May 12-14 at the Brier Community Church, 22730 Brier Road. Information: Bill Taylor, 425-672-3766 or www.southcountyfootball.com.

SELECT SOCCER: FC Shoreline, the ADP/Select Soccer program of Shorelake and Hillwood Soccer Clubs, announces open tryouts for their 2003 ADP/select teams at Shoreline area fields. Information: call 206-362-3594 for specific times and locations or visit www.shorelakesoccer.com or www.sysa.org/hillwoodsoccer.

JACKSON JILLS: The Jackson Jills women’s golf club plays on Thursday mornings at Jackson Park Golf Course (1000 NE. 135th, Shoreline) from March through October. Members have Jackson Park tee time priority on regular playing days. Information: Jackson Jills membership chair Arlene Meissner, 425-672-8341.

AAU GIRLS HOOPS: The 15th annual AAU girls basketball spring league will run March through June. Teams will be fielded in grades 4-9. Information: 425-670-8877 or www.washingtongirlsbasketball.com.

HITTING CAMP: Northwest Baseball Academy has openings in its hitting camp that runs from 2-4 p.m. on Saturdays in March as well as its two- week long comprehensive camps in April. Information: 425-482-6922.

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL: A co-ed recreational volleyball program is offered from 6-8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Shoreline Community Center Spartan Gym. The program is designed for those 16 years and up. The fee is $3 per visit at the door. Information: 206-418-3383.

TRILOGY SELECT SOCCER: Trilogy Thunderbolts, an U15 girls soccer team is seeking two to three select players for a district select program. Information: Kevin Mest, 425-672-4873.

SOFTBALL CLINIC: A softball clinic for players ages 7-12 will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 5 and 12. The Brooklyn Team is hosting the clinic, which is limited to 20 players. Information: 425-744-0109

HITTING CAMP: Northwest Baseball Academy has openings for its two-week long hitting comprehensive camps in April. Information: 425-482-6922.

SOCCER COACHES: FC Shoreline, the ADP/Select Soccer program of Shorelake and Hillwood Soccer Clubs, is seeking experienced coaches for the 2003 season. Team tryouts and selections are in March. Information: Kevin, 206-364-8178.

BASEBALL TRYOUTS: A Sandy Kofax baseball team for 14-year-olds is having tryouts at Rijo Athletics Baseball Facility (22620 State Road 9 SE., Woodinville). Call 206-852-6626 for times and dates.

SENIOR VOLLEYBALL: Seniors 50 and up have the opportunity to play volleyball from 1-3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Shoreline Center Spartan Gym. A fee of $1 per visit is payable at the door. Information: 206-418-3383.

DROP-IN HOOPS: A full court drop-in basketball program for players ages 16 and up is offered from 6-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Shoreline Center Spartan Gym. Teams play on a rotating basis and there is a maximum of 40 players per session. The fee is $3 per visit. Information: Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, 206-418-3383.

SPRING BASEBALL: MTYAA Baseball, a Snohomish/King County PONY Affiliate, is looking for 13-14 year old players for a competitive recreation level spring league. Information: Sam Schuyler, 425-672-2038.

STARZ SEEKS PLAYERS: The Edmonds Starz 16A red fastpitch softball team is looking for two players to round out its 2003 roster. Information: Gary DeVine, 206-368-8010 or e-mail: g.devine@attbi.com.

BASEBALL INSTRUCTION: Northwest Baseball Academy is currently accepting registrations for its winter instructional programs. Information: visit www.nwbaseballacademy.com or call 425-482-6922.

SELECT BASEBALL: Edmonds Falcons Baseball is looking for two to three players. The 16-year-old select team plays roughly 45 games through the Evergreen Baseball Association and is affiliated with Wilkinson Baseball Academy. Information: Kevin Mest, 425-672-4873.

CHESS TOURNEY: North Seattle Christian School (2000 NE. Perkins Way, Shoreline) is hosting a chess tournament for players in grade K-8 Feb. 22. Spots are still available for seventh- and eight-graders and the entry fee is $15. Information: visit www.chessplayer.com and click on “scholastic events.”

RICHMOND LL: Baseball and softball players ages 5-18 can register for the upcoming Richmond Little League season from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Ballinger and Hamlin rooms at Shoreline Center. Information: 206-546-BALL.

WRESTLING RHINOS: The Wrestling Rhinos, a youth wrestling club affiliated with USA Wrestling, has begun registration and practices for its collegiate-style season for boys and girls in kindergarten through grade 8. Practices will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at Lynnwood High School’s wrestling room. No previous wrestling experience is needed.

The fee for the collegiate season is $65 per wrestler ($50 for additional wrestlers in the same family), which includes club membership and USA Wrestling secondary insurance. Parents need to attend the registration with their wrestler and bring a copy of the wrestler’s birth certificate. Information, Terry Ray at 425-776-4396 or Chad Requa at 425-672-0445.

HILLWOOD SOCCER: The Hillwood Soccer Club is currently registering players ages 5 to 18 for the fall soccer season. Hillwood is also in need of coaches. Information: e-mail Hillwood@att.net, call 206-542-3353, or visit www.sysa.org/clubs/Hillwood.

FC SHORELINE SOCCER: There are still positions available on the following FC Shoreline soccer teams: boys U-11, U-12 and U-13; and girls U-12. Information: 206-542-3353.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE: The seventh annual Ultimate Frisbee Edmonds Summer League will be from 7-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the summer at Frances Anderson Field. Ultimate is a non-contact field sport that combines the best of soccer, basketball and football. Games are played on a pick-up basis. Information: Michael Smith: 425-771-3407 or e-mail: msmith4349@aol.com or Jeff Zimmerman: 425-771-7633 or e-mail: jeffzim@expedia.com.

BOYS U-11 SOCCER: The Cascade Avalanche is seeking three players that want to play at the highest level while developing their soccer skills. Information: Mike Bergstrom, 425-347-3032.

SHORELAKE SOCCER: Shorelake Soccer Club is looking for volunteers to coach youth recreational soccer teams this fall. Coaching positions are available for boys and girls teams 6-17 years of age. Experience is not required and training is provided. Information: e-mail shorelakesoccer@qwest.net or call 206-362-3594.

CYCLONES FOOTBALL: Edmonds Cyclones Junior Football is signing up players, ages 6-14, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cyclones Field Office, 7907 212th St. SW. #205 in Edmonds. Players from all areas are welcome. Information: 206-362-1580, 425-774-6043 or www.edmondsjrfootball.com.

HORSESHOE LESSONS: Edmonds Parks and Recreation offers free clinics on how to pitch horseshoes. The clinics will be at 6 p.m. Thursdays throughout the summer at City Park in Edmonds. Information: 425-771-0230.

SOUTH COUNTY FOOTBALL SIGNUPS: South County Football, a member of the Wesco Junior Football League, is having sign-ups for players ages 6 to 14 on the first Tuesday of the month through June at the Mountlake Terrace Library. The league also is looking for coaches. Information: 425-672-3766 or e-mail to: kdougan@seanet.com.

BASKETBALL CAMPS: The Baden Basketball will be hosting camps for boys and girls ages 10 to 18. Information: 425-670-8877 or www.washingtongirlsbasketball.com.

SOCCER CAMPS: Pacific Coast Soccer Camps offer day and resident soccer camps for youth ages 5 to 18. The camps are directed by Bobby McLaughin, longtime camp director and college coach. For more information on dates, times, locations and registration forms visit www.pcsoccercamps.com or call 425-349-3681.

THUNDER SEEKS PLAYER: The Snohomish Thunder is looking for an experienced ‘A’ player to round out its 2001 Roster. The team is after a catcher or an outfielder with serious speed that can slap. Information: Gil Ayala at 425 357-6836 or www.eteamz.com/northwestthunder.

FASTPITCH COACHING CLINIC: The coaches and players of the Diamond Dusters fastpitch softball team of Edmonds are conducting a coaching clinic focused on teaching the basic skills and drills necessary to build a sound foundation for your girls and team. The reigning NSA state champion Dusters feature 20 years of coaching experience. The fee is $25 per coach. Information: Paul Cochran 425-771-7200 or Brad Pinneo 425-776-1764.

SPARTANS USA WRESTLING CLUB: The Shoreline Spartans USA Wrestling Club is registering youth ages 10-18 for the freestyle wrestling season. Elementary school age wrestlers are welcome from third grade up. Practices started March 1 and will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Shorewood High School mat room. Practices continue through June and July in folkstyle (scholastic) wrestling. Information: Arnie Moreno, 206-367-9345.

FLY FISHING CLUB: The Olympic Fly Fishing Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at Coco’s Restaurant, 17535 Lake Ballinger Way NE (in the Lake Forest Park Shopping Center). Information: Phil, 425-744-2311.

EDMONDS YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE: An Edmonds youth baseball league currently is accepting registration for its 2001 season for boys ages 13-14. League play has been expanded from Tacoma to British Columbia. Full teams are welcome and teams can be made up from any boundaries. Information: 425-776-3925.

MAGIC BASKETBALL: The Edmonds Magic, a sixth-grade girls AAU basketball team is seeking players. Practices are at Meadowdale High School. Information: John, 425-771-8859 or johnsanchez7@home.com.

CONTACT SEEKS PLAYERS: Contact, an AAU girls sixth grade basketball team is looking for two players. Practices are in the Mill Creek/Lynnwood area. Information: Todd Aagard, 425-745-3958 or taagard2@aol.com.

EDMONDS SOFTBALL: The U-14 Edmonds Starz Red is looking to add one player to its roster. Information: 206-368-8010 or e-mail gldcld@juno.com.

DIAMOND DUSTER TRYOUTS: The U-18A Diamond Dusters Fastpitch of Edmonds have two roster positions currently open. The team is looking for a middle infielder, third baseman and utility player. Information: Paul Cochran, 425-771-7200; Brad Pinneo, 425-776-1764 or visit www.eteamz.com/dd/.

FASTPITCH PITCHER NEEDED: The Snohomish County Express U16-A Travel Team is looking for an experienced No. 1 ‘A’ pitcher. The team wants a young lady with scholarship goals and a desire to pitch against the very best in the country. The 2001 schedule for the Express will include a showcase tournament over the 4th of July and qualifying tournaments for ASA State, Regionals and Nationals. For a confidential tryout, call or e-mail Ted at 206-229-8389 or Kabn@msn.com.

LITTLE LEAGUE MANAGERS WANTED: The South Snohomish County Little League is looking for volunteer managers and coaches for the upcoming 2001 baseball and softball seasons. Information: 425-337-6207 or visit www.ssl.net.

ELITE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: An Elite girls basketball team is looking for players in grades 4 to 8 to play in an upcoming league. Information: Sandy, 425-259-7282 or 425-742-0864.

BASKETBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED: The Snohomish County Basketball Officials Association is looking for energetic men and women to become basketball officials. No experience is needed and training will be provided. There is a particular need for those who can officiate in the afternoon. Information: Lee Ottini, 1-877-771-7226.

NORTHWEST BASEBALL ACADEMY: The Northwest Baseball Academy is accepting registration for its winter and spring instructional programs. A variety of pitching, fielding and hitting programs will be offered. Information: Mark Potoshnik, 425-438-9030 or visit www.nwbaseballacademy.com.

UMPIRES NEEDED: The Snohomish County Softball Umpires Association of Washington is recruiting fastpitch and slowpitch umpires for the 2001 season. Training begins in January. Information: Lou Davis, 360-659-2006.

EDMONDS HOOP TRYOUTS: The Edmonds Swarm fifth-grade AAU boys basketball team is looking for players who want to play year round. Information: 425-771-2449.

MILL CREEK SWIM TEAM: The Mill Creek Swim Team is offering a free trial period for all youth interested in joining a USA Swim team. MCST offers a competitive swimming program for notice through elite level athletes. Information: 425-745-FISH (3474).

EDMONDS BASEBALL TRYOUTS: The Tritons 13-year-old Sandy Koufax Baseball club is holding both invitational and open tryouts. Tryouts will be during September and October. Information: George, 425-355-3413.

HOOPS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS: The next event in the 2000-01 Reebok/Oshie Sports Basketball Tournament Of Champions Series will take place Dec. 8 to 9 at Everett area basketball venues. The cost per team is $180, which includes a three-game guarantee. Deadline for entry is Dec. 5 and the tournament is limited to the first 24 teams. Divisions include boys and girls grades fifth through eighth and JV and varsity levels. There will also be a mens ‘A’ division offered. Champions will receive individual awards and a long distance shooting competition will be held on Saturday. Information: Tim Oshie, 425-317-8844 or 425-387-0514 or e-mail to oshsports@aol.com.

MENS HOOPS LEAGUE: Oshie Sports is offering the 2001 REEBOK Mens Winter Basketball League, which will take place on Friday nights at Everett area venues. Cost is $450.00 per team which carries an eight-game guarantee plus All-Star Challenge Game and 3 Point Long Distance Shooting Contest. Games begin Jan. 26 and deadline for team registration is Jan. 24. Information: contact the Oshie Sports headquarters at 425-317-8844 or 425-387-0514 or e-mail to oshiesports@aol.com.

BASEBALL ACADEMY: The Wilkinson Academy offers individual instruction in baseball skills and competitive processes for athletes ages 13 to 18. There is a complimentary skills evaluation for applicants. Information: 425-640-0370.

POGGIE CLUB: The Seattle Poggie Club, Seattle’s oldest salmon fishing club, holds its monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at the Sand Point Naval Station (7400 Sand Point Way NE.), Bldg. 406. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and consists of a brief business session, guest speaker, fishing reports and methods. The public is invited to attend.

CHEERLEADERS WANTED: Shoreline’s Richmond Junior Football is currently looking for cheer coaches and cheerleaders, ages 6 to14, for its 2000 cheer squad. Richmond Junior Football is a non-profit organization and no tryouts are necessary. Practices start immediately. Information: 425-745-5070.

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING: The Seattle Synchronized swim team offers weekly sessions for beginning, intermediate and advanced swimmers at St. Edwards Pool in Kenmore from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays. Weekend workshops also will be available. Information: 206-540-5380.

SOUTH COUNTY FOOTBALL: South County youth football is accepting applications for players and for coaching spots open in the Edmonds School District area. Practices start Aug. 7. Information: 425-672-0939.

IN-LINE SKATING: Arena Sports offers in-line skating lessons throughout the summer at Magnuson Park in Seattle. Lessons are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays and range from beginner to advanced. Individual lessons are $25, while a series of four is $80. Rollerblades can be rented for $5. Information: 888-298-5143.

RUN TO WIN CAMPS: Run to Win outreach offers 17 sports camps this summer for youth ages 7 to14. Sports camps offered include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, golf and speed and explosion. Information: 425-776-2WIN or web site: www.runtowin.org.

YMCA OUTDOOR SOCCER LEAGUES: Registration for the 2000 YMCA Youth Outdoor Soccer season is underway at the Northshore YMCA. Leagues are open to boys and girls between the ages of three and grade three. Parents are encouraged to participate as coaches, officials, committee members and in other capacities in addition to lending support to their child. Information: Chris Bellecourt, Sports/Recreation Coordinator, 425-485-9797.

VOLLEYBALL TEAMS: The Northwest Juniors, and the United States Volleyball Association have junior volleyball teams looking for players. Players between the ages of 12 and 18 are needed to compete in the United States Volleyball tournaments through May. Information: web site, www.volleyballnw.com, send an e-mail to info@volleyballnw.com or by phone, 425-2510-6675.

NEW EXERCISE CLASS AT SHORELINE POOL: A new Deep Water Exercise class is now happening at the Shoreline Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Classes emphasize strengthening bones and muscles, which significantly aids in the prevention of osteoporosis. Since flotation belts are used, no swimming ability is necessary. Drop-in fee per class is $3.50 for adults and $2.75 for seniors. A 10-class workout card can also be pre-purchased for $28 for adults and $22 for seniors. For information call 206-362-1307.

MENS &CO-ED SOFTBALL: Leagues for the spring, summer and fall are accepting registration for the fourth annual Shoreline Slowpitch Softball program. Games are doubleheaders and the top teams qualify for postseason tournaments. Mens leagues for spring/summer games run May through July, fall games take place in September. Co-Ed league games take place in July and August. New teams and individuals can contact Shoreline Parks &Rec. at 206-546-5041.

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING: The Seattle Synchronized Swim team offers beginning synchronized classes from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday at St. Edwards Pool in Kenmore. Call 425-828-9726.

SWIMMING SIGN-UPS: The South Snohomish County Dolphins Swim team has openings on its competitive swim team. Tryouts are ongoing at Mariner High School by appointment. Information: 425-774-4744.

FAMILY SWIM TIMES: Family swims are offered year-round at the shallow end of the Shoreline Pool. Adults accompanying children must be in the water with a maximum of three children per adult. Call the Shoreline Pool at 206-362-1307. Times: 11:30 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday; 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Fee: $1.75 youth/senior, $2.75 adult.

ICE SKATING: Learn to skate through eight-week classes for youths and adults. Costs range from $40 to $56. Call the Highland Ice Arena at 206-546-2431.