SPORTS SCENE

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ASK THE PRO: Want to know more about runner’s knee? How it starts and what you can do to avoid it, or treat it if you already have it? Find these answers and more from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Northshore YMCA, when physical therapist Dave Baus shares the fundamentals of runner’s knee. “Ask the Pro” is free to facility members and features different guests the last Tuesday of the month. Register by calling 425-485-9797 or in person at the Northshore YMCA (11811 NE. 195th Street, Bothell).

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.

FASTPITCH TRYOUTS: The Everett Elite U16 girls fastpitch team is looking for competitive players for its 2003 roster. This is a new team and the specific need is for pitchers, but other positions are also open. Tryouts will be at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 at the Everett Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave. in Everett. Information: Joe, 425-343-2416 or Fausto, 425-673-4021 or e-mail Joeito28@hotmail.com.

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 Meisesner, 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.

WOMEN IN SPORTS: The sixth annual women in sports conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Shoreline Center. The conference runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and features several sessions on issues of athleticism as it relates directly to young women.

Registration is $20 for adults and $16 for students if pre-registered on or before Jan. 31. After Jan. 31, registration fees increase $5.

Covered topics include: building character through athletics; history of women’s athletics; NCAA clearinghouse issues; sports medicine for the female athlete; current health issues for the female athlete; and marketing yourself for college.

Registration forms are available on the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association website (www.wiaa.com).

BASKETBALL CLASSES: Advantage Basketball will be conducting basketball classes on Wednesday and Friday nights. Information: 425-670-8877.

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.

FASTPITCH SIGNUPS: Alderwood Fastpitch Softball offers fastpitch softball opportunities for girls ages 5-18 in the Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Alderwood Manor, and Brier areas. Registration is set from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. All registration will be at the Alderwood Manor Youth Club, 19719 24th Ave. W. in Lynnwood.