Camps, Clinics and Tryouts for the week of December 13, 2011

BASEBALL

ATWATER ARSENAL — The 13-under travel team is holding tryouts Dec. 18. Birth date must be after April 30, 1998. Please call to register at (209) 756-8222 or www.atwaterarsenal.com.

CENTRAL VALLEY NITRO — Central Valley Nitro Baseball is looking for players between the ages of 9-17 to round out out spring and summer rosters. We will also be starting our Friday night Wiffle Ball League beginning on Jan. 10. Visit our website at www.centralvalleynitrobaseball.com or call (209) 352-1530.

MODESTO PIRATES — Modesto Pirates 12-under/13-under travel baseball team is holding open tryouts for 2012 season. Coached by two of MJC's coaches. Please contact Andrew at (209) 985-9877.

CV NITRO — Ongoing tryouts for 14, 16, and 18-under teams to compete in the World Scout League. Also looking for 6- to 8-year-olds for coach pitch league. Call Rich at (209) 352-1530.

RAINBOW LEAGUE — Rainbow Fields is introducing T-ball and coach-pitch programs in 2012. T-Ball for 4- to 6-year-olds, coach-pitch for 6- to 8-year-olds. Age determined by April 31 birthdates. Cost is $60 per player before Dec. 31, $75 per player afer Dec. 31, $10 off for each additional sibling. Fee includes T-shirt, hat, and league insurance. Play 1-2 games a week, no fundraisers or volunteer hours required. Visit www.rainbowfields.com.

SALIDA LL — Early registration at Salida Park (Broadway & Magnolia Streets in downtown Salida) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 17 and Jan. 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pizza Blast (corner of Broadway Ave. & Elm St.). Visit www.salidalittleleague.com or call Brandt Evans, President, at (209) 345-2820.

VALLEY ACADEMY — Valley Baseball Academy is now available for team rentals and individual memberships. We are now holding velocity training on Tuesday and Thursday nights, cost of $15 per session. We will also be holding a baseball mini-camp during Christmas break. Cost is $99 for a four-day camp covering all aspects of the game. Please visit our website at www.valleybaseball.org

BASKETBALL

BACKYARD ADULT LEAGUE — Backyard Sports Academy's adult league is accepting players. League begins in March. Call (209) 669-8921 or visit www.backyardsportsacademy.com

BRENDA CLINICS — Little Bouncers: Ages 3-6, 5-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, $25. Junior Slammers: Ages 7-11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, $35. Hoopsters: Ages 12-15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, $35. Contact (209) 571-2582 or e-mail youthfitness@brendaathletics.com. Registration fee is for the month.

FREE CLINIC — Stanco Stampede is proud to introduce nationally renowned skill trainer Jeremy Russotti to Stanislaus County. Russotti brings his training techniques and professionally designed curriculum to our area for a free training clinic on Dec. 18. Visit www.1percentclub.org/.

MODESTO MAGIC — Winter league for girls in grades 1-8, Jan. 14-Mar 11, (Saturdays only), from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $140 w/uniform or $125 if you have a uniform. Discount of $10 off for signing up and paying before Dec. 15. Sign up online at www.eteamz.com/modestomagic or contact Stan Silva (209) 765-5107.

NEXT LEVEL SPORTS — Coed clinics Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. Includes drills and game instruction for $20. Private and small group lessons Saturdays and by appointment. Private lessons $50, group of four lessons $190. Clinic walk ups $20 or $100 for six clinics. Gym at 501 Bangs Ave. Suite C, Modesto. Call (209) 968-5236.

PAL JUNIOR HIGH LEAGUE — For grades 7-8, Jan. 7-Feb. 28. Cost is $40, includes full uniform. Deadline to sign-up is Dec. 14. Games played at Glick Middle School. Contact Randy Buchanan at (209) 572-9614 or buchananr@modestopd.com