New listings for camps, clinics

BASEBALL

BATTING INSTRUCTION — Learn the keys to good hitting. How to get the barrel to the ball quicker and more explosive. How to hit the ball hard more often! Visit: www.mrhittingcoach.com or call Greg at (209) 605-4734.

CALI MUTANTS — The Cali Mutants are looking for an experienced pitcher to play for their 12-under travel team. Please e-mail caliMutants@gmail.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. Visit www.centralvalleynitrobaseball.com or call (209) 352-1530.

CV NITRO — Ages 9-12 to play local tournaments and league. Weekly practices. Please call Raul Soria at (209) 409-9809 or e-mail mysa_soria@sbcglobal.net

NORCAL VALLEY HOLIDAY HIT CAMPS — Thanksgiving camp is Nov. 23 for ages 9-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for ages 13-14 from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $45 per player, 2 or more per family $35 per player. Christmas camp is Dec. 27-28, same ages & times, $65 per player ($55 multiple-athlete families). Visit www.norcalvalleybaseball.org or call (209) 566-4677.

NORCAL TRYOUTS — Dec. 1 at Oakdale High, 10 to 11-unders for spring/summer season. Position players check in at 9 a.m., pitchers and catchers at 11 a.m. For ages 12-13s, pitchers and catchers reister at 11 a.m., postion players at 1:30 p.m. For more information viist www.norcalvalleybaseball.org

BASKETBALL

CONNECTIONS FC SEASON — Connections Family Center is registering children for our second annual basketball season. Our league puts kids first. We focus on teaching the fundamentals, and promoting a love of the game. Boys and girls of all abilities, ages 3–12, are encouraged to participate. Registration is $80. The deadline to sign-up is Dec. 21. Call (209) 593-5837, or visit our website at connectionsfc.org.

MODESTO BLAST — The Modesto blast year-round travel basketball club is looking for players in grades six through 12 for competition from August to November. Contact Coach Seeley at (916) 821-3383 for more information.

MODESTO MAGIC — Winter League basketball for girls in grads K-8 starts Jan. 12, 2013. Cost is $150 w/uniform or $125 if you have previous Magic uniform. Download flyer from web site and mail or fax it to us or register online. Financial assistance available. Early sign up discounts. Contact Stan Silva at (209) 765-5107, ssilva1920@aol.com or visit www.eteamz.com/modestomagic

MODESTO PAL — Deadline to sign up for league is Dec. 14. For grades 2-8. League runs from Jan. 12 – March 2. Cost of $45 inclues full uniform. Games played at Glick Middle School. Contact Randy Buchanan at (209) 572-9614 or buchananr@modestopd.com

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.

STEP UP BASKETBALL — Basketball skill training for grades K-12. All players are welcome — whether you are an advanced player, trying to make your school team or just beginning to learn the game of basketball, Step Up Basketball is for you! Training sessions are held weekly. Call (209) 985-7337, (209) 622-0923 or e-mail stepupsnj11@yahoo.com

BOWLING

MCHENRY LEAGUES — Signups are open for the fall youth leagues at McHenry Bowl. Openings are available for bumper leagues ages 3-7, youth leagues for ages 8-19. Tuesday and Thursdays at 4 p.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. No experience necessary to participate and all equipment is provided. Call June or Kim at McHenry Bowl, (209) 571-2695.

GENERAL

BAC FIT KIDS — Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. 30-minute "get active, fit and fun class." Kids ages 4-12. $5 fee. Contact Lisa Bracken at (209) 571-2582 ext. 312 or e-mail youthfitness@brendaathletics.com. Visit www.brendaathletics.com

WORKOUT AGAINST HUNGER — On our Member Appreciation Day, Nov. 28, also a free day of fitness for the entire community. All Stanislaus County residents are invited. We will be offering body fat testing, Zumba Dance Class, Pilates Reformer class demos, raffles, prizes, giveaways, group exercise classes, spinning, tennis, refreshments, food and more. For every guest who visits and works out at BAC on Nov. 28th, Brenda Athletic Club will donate one meal at the Modesto Gospel Mission. Contact Elyse Christiansen at (209) 571-2582 or e-mail youthfitness@brendaathletic.com.

RUNNING

TURKEY TROT — 3.1 mile run and Gobbler Walk. Nov. 22 at Tuolumne Regional Park (1200 Tioga Dr., Modesto). General fee is $20 if registered by Nov. 16, $25 after. benefits MJC cross country program. Call Mary Shea at (209) 575-6219 or e-mail: sheam@mjc.edu for registration form.

SOFTBALL

CERES SIZZLE — Ceres Sizzle Wilson 14-under A team tryouts for all position players Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 at Costa Fields, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call manager Vicki Wilson at (209) 538-0532 or (209) 484-8926.

KZONE CLINIC — Get ready for the spring with Sean Maurice and daughter Gabrielle Maurice, an ESPN ALl-American. Starts Nov. 28, Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. For ages 9-14, groups will be divided by age and skill. Cost for eight sessions is $240 or $30 per session. Limited to 15 kids per class, one instuctor for every five players. Visit www.firstpitchstrikeone.com and click on the "Classes" menu at top of screen.

RIPON LADY CYCLONES — Looking for girls for the 10-under and 13-under teams to complete their travel ball squads. The 13-under team is for girls born either in 1998 or 1999. Check out our website at www.eteamz.com/ladycyclonesfastpitch1/" target="_blank">http://www.eteamz.com/ladycyclonesfastpitch1/. Please contact Frank Gonzales with questions at (209) 629-0312.

WESTSIDE BULLETS — Tryout information for the Worth Westside Bullets program is available on our website at www.westsidebullets.net. We will have 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams. We will have showcase teams in the 16U and 18U age groups. For more information call Stan at (209) 620-3377 or e-mail elkhunter1959@ymail.com

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