Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (6/30/15)
BASEBALL
CALIFORNIA HUSTLE Travel team for 11U is looking for competitive players. For information about tryouts, contact Sam Nichols Jr. at calihustlebaseball@gmail.com or 209-543-2616.
BATTING LESSONS Private and team instruction with certified hitting coach Greg Young; more than 25 years of experience and MLB trained. Improve your swing. Infield, outfield and baserunning lessons, too. Call 209-605-4734 or visit www.MrHittingCoach.com.
HITTING LESSONS Baseball/softball private and team hitting, pitching, fielding lessons. Contact Tim Raposa at 209-694-6046.
NORCAL HURRICANES Forming an 11U team to play local and travel tournaments. Contact Felix at 209-430-5342.
CCC ROCKERS The 12U team is looking for athletes wanting to play in Cooperstown, N.Y., this summer. Call Jim Pernetti at 209-495-8610 or email ubcountry@aol.com.
MANTECA HEAT Will host a tryout for the Youth Fall League on July 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Big League Dreams. Players will hit, see grounders and fly balls and be timed running from home to second base. Coaches of teams looking for players are welcome to attend. Players will be evaluated and placed on a list, but there is no guarantee players who try out will be placed on a team. Fall league signups are done by team. Information can be found at www.MantecaHeat.com.
BASKETBALL
SKILLS LESSONS Emphasis on shooting, ballhandling, post moves and individual offensive and defensive skill work. The importance of fundamentals, smart decision-making and hard work on both sides of the ball are stressed. Training with one of the valley’s best trainers who has 15 years of high school coaching and AAU experience. Contact coach D.J. Seeley Sr. at 916-873-3160. Individual and group training is available.
FUTURE STARS SIX-WEEK SUMMER SKILLS CAMP Through Friday, 9 a.m.-noon daily at Johansen High School. For grades 4-8. Ballhandling, shooting, passing, post play, footwork and teamwork. Coaches Allan Davis and staff. Cost is $75 per week or $15 per day. Contact Davis at ajdavis34@gmail.com.
MODESTO SLAM-N-JAM SUMMER CAMPS Open to boys and girls in grades 2-8. Session from July 6-9 at Big Valley Christian High School, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $100 per camper or $90 if the player participated in the SNJ league. Players receive a ball, T-shirt and water bottle. Call 209-622-0923 or go to www.modestoslamnjam.org.
CENTRAL VALLEY HORNETS YOUTH Registration open for fall developmental six-week program (K-12th grade). Sign up early and pay $100. After today, fee is $125. Register at www.leaguelineup.com/cvhornets. Train and play games for six weeks before our competitive regular season. Uniform included.
YOUTH CAMP The camp for boys and girls ages 7-14 will be held July 7-9 from 9 a.m.-noon at Denair High School. Coaching and instruction from Turlock coach Doug Cornfoot, Denair coach R.J. Henderson and Cal State Stanislaus assistant coach Ben Riley. Camp features skill development, fundamental instruction, games and skills contests. Cost is $60 and includes camp T-shirt. Contact Henderson at 209-664-0646 or Doug Cornfoot at (209) 535-6076.
MODESTO MAGIC GIRLS Fall league for girls ages 4-17 starts Sept. 12 (nine weeks, Saturdays only) at Modesto Christian High School. Cost is $160 and includes uniform, or $130 if player already has a Magic uniform. Early signup and multiple child discounts available. Contact Stan Silva at ssilva1920@aol.com, call 209-765-5107 or visit www.modestomagic.com.
BICYCLING
STANISLAUS COUNTY BICYCLE CLUB Will host the Golden Hills Century on Oct. 10 in Knights Ferry beginning at 7 a.m. Riders may choose from three distances and routes. The ride benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties Food 4 Thought program. Visit stancobike.org.
BOXING
BAD TO THE BONZ Boxing Gym is having tryouts for its summer program and providing adult and youth classes. We are having a boxing clinic for coaches that will be given by Tony Avila, owner of Bad to the Bonz. The summer special for youth is $200 for four months, including gloves. Go to Modestopalboxing.net or call Avila at 209-577-1131. Also, we encourage parents to work out alongside their children. We have a USA Boxing team and classes for at-risk youth. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-6:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m., daily from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m.-noon. The gym is located at 1226 Seventh St. in Modesto.
MODESTO PAL Stanislaus/Modesto PAL Boxing is a free program for ages 10-17. Sign up Monday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. at 615 Sierra Drive. No experience needed. Call Randy Buchanan at 209-572-9614 or email buchananr@modestopd.com.
KICKBOXING Modesto-based Team Voodoo Kickboxing offers an anti-bullying and self-defense program. Two-month special is $140 with unlimited program. Parents train for free with every kid’s signup. Located at 1226 Seventh St., Modesto. Call 209-262-8976 or email teamvoodoousa@hotmail.com.
EXERCISE
GROUP CLASSES FOR 60-, 50-OVER The Healthy Aging Association is offering free Young At Heart aerobics group exercise classes for 60 years and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Modesto Fitness Evolution, 4120 Dale Road, Suite G, and Oakdale Fitness Evolution, 1275 East F St., Suite 1; and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-9 a.m. at the Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Also offered are free Young At Heart group exercise classes for 50 years and older. The strength training classes use exertubes for resistance, and the exercises can be done standing or sitting. Classes are available at the Waterford Community Center, 540 C St., on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. in Waterford. Call 209-523-2800 or visit www.healthyaging-association.org.
TUOLUMNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE Offering classes in dance and fitness, from kettle bell and martial arts to LeBarre, PreDance, Hip-Hop Dance and Zumba Gold. Contact TCAA at 209-532-2787, email info@tuolumnecountyarts.org or visit www.tuolumne-countyarts.org.
GENERAL
CAL STATE STANISLAUS WARRIOR ATHLETICS CAMPS Warrior Athletics Camps at Cal State Stanislaus provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to develop skills in a fun, sportsmanlike environment. A variety of camps and clinics are offered – from basketball to soccer to volleyball, as well as the ever-popular All-Sports Camp. Summer camps run through August. For a complete list of camps, dates and information, and to register online, visit WarriorAthletics.com/Camps or call Cal State Stanislaus Athletics at 209-667-3016.
LIVINGSTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT Summer Day Camp begins July 8 for kids 5-12 years old with activities, games, arts and crafts and swimming for $10 a day. Camp is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Campus Park School in Livingston. You must pre-register at Livingston City Hall, 1416 C Street. Contact the Recreation Department at 209-394-8830 or www.livingstoncity.com.
MONTE VISTA CHAPEL AND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF TURLOCK Co-sponsoring a sports and fitness camp for boys and girls ages 8-14 or in grades 4-8 from July 6-10, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $6 per day or $30 for the week. Camp T-shirts ($8) and water bottles ($2) are available. Camp will be supervised and staffed by trained adult and high school leaders and will be divided into younger and older age groups. Activities will include basketball, kickball, volleyball, golf, baseball/softball, team handball, soccer, swimming, football and street hockey. Campers can also participate in circuit training, disc golf, pitch-and-putt golf, badminton, cup stacking, jump rope, relays, dodgeball, horseshoes, tennis and more. There will be snacks and awards each day. Camp brochures can be obtained at Monte Vista Chapel, Berkeley and Monte Vista avenues; or at Calvary Baptist, 700 E. Monte Vista Ave. Or, call 209-634-4935, 209-632-2391 or Doug at 209-632-8492. Or, visit http://www.montevistachapelonline.org.
GOLF
LADIES, JUNIOR CLINICS Dana Arnold-Ebster offers clinics for women of all ages and ability on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the McHenry Golf Center. Also offered are clinics for juniors ages 4-12 on Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The clinics cover the full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, rules and etiquette. Cost is $15 for ladies and $12 for juniors. Call 209-523-5151.
PICKLEBALL
CENTRAL VALLEY PICKLEBALL CLUB is looking for recreational players. Lessons are available. Club also has advanced and tournament-level play. Contact Chuck Adams at pickleballcharlie@gmail.com.
RUNNING
MERCED RUNNING CLUB Will hold the “Run For Independence” on Saturday during Atwater’s annual Fourth of July celebration. Check-in and registration at 6 a.m. at Strip Park on Second Street. The 2-mile and 5-mile races start at 7:30 p.m. Open to all ages. Cost is $25. Contact Gordon Wilkinson at 209-617-4042.
SOCCER
QUAKES/EVFC/OAKDALE Open tryouts for U14 boys (birthday on or before July 31, 2000) high-level team. Team plays in NorCal National Premier League and tournaments. Call 209-321-1213; en Espanol, 209-505-9924. Also holding open tryouts for boys and girls in the following fall age groups: U8B-U13B, U15B and U16B. For club information, visit www.EastValleyFutbolClub.com. For other program information, contact director of coaching Dave DeHart at 818-395-1221.
SIXTH ANNUAL PRO SOCCER CAMPS From July 27-31, 9 a.m.-noon at Mistlin Sports Complex in Ripon. For boys and girls ages 5-12 of all skill levels. Visit www.ProSoccerCamp.net or call 209-404-8012.
HUGHSON UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE Will hold its final registration for fall league on July 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Rico’s Pizza, 6724 E. Whitmore Ave., in Hughson. Children ages 4-14 as of July 31, 2015, are eligible to register. Bring the player’s birth certificate for verification of age. Fee is $60 per child, and uniform (shorts, shirt, socks) is included in the cost. Visit the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HughsonUnitedSoccerLeague) or call Jose Ramos at (209) 648-3427 or Cori Litke at (209) 883-4815.
LIVINGSTON RECREATION YOUTH SOCCER Registration will be July 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at Livingston City Hall, 1416 C Street. Forms can be picked up at City Hall, the Livingston Recreation Office or online at www.livingstoncity.com. The season runs from August through October on Saturdays at the soccer field on Walnut Ave. Registration fee is $57, which includes jersey, shorts, socks, ball and a trophy. Divisions for ages 3-14. Playing age is determined by the child’s age by Nov. 1. Coaches and sponsors are needed for all divisions. Contact the Recreation Department at 209-394-8830.
SOFTBALL
ARSENAL FASTPITCH TRYOUTS The 10U and 12U teams are holding tryouts July 11 at Johansen High – 10U (2005-06 birth years) from 9-10 a.m. for pitchers and catchers, 10 a.m.-noon for all players; and 12U (2003-04 birth years) from noon-2 p.m. for all players. Call 209-283-1411 or email arsenalfastpitch@gmail.com.
SWIMMING
SUMMER SWIM CLASSES Hosted by the City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods. The next session of summer swim classes begins July 6. Lifeguards are American Red Cross certified. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 4400, online at www.modestogov.com/econnect or call 209-577-5344.
SWIM FOR FUN Public Recreational Swimming through Aug. 7, Monday through Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at Johansen High School. Admission is $1 for youth 17 and under, $2 adults, $1.25 seniors 62 and over and $1.25 disabled.
VOLLEYBALL
PULSE VOLLEYBALL CLUB Summer camps and clinics for grades 3-12 at Ripon High School, and all paperwork can be found at www.pulsevbc.com. Click on “information” and then “club events.” Camp dates are July 6-8 (elite) and July 27-29 (young and mighty). Email Adrienne Beltrami at ueckeradrienne@hotmail.com.
WATER POLO
MODESTO-STANISLAUS Pre-high school water polo – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Johansen High from 4-5:30 p.m. Go to ms.aquanite.com or contact Bbrentpolo@aol.com.
WRESTLING
RAIDER WRESTLING CLUB For ages 5-13. Call Becky Aldana at (209) 380-2078.
MODESTO GRAPPLING CLUB Offering courses to ages 12 and up. No experience necessary. Classes at Beyer High on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Visit www.modestograpplingclub.com or call Don Hunnell at 209-277-5875.
TURLOCK CLUB YOUTH Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. Ages 5-18 welcome. Club cost is $40, plus all wrestlers must have a USA Wrestling Athlete card (available at www.themat.com). Contact Mike Contreras at 209-678-1240 or mcontreras@turlock.k12.ca.us.
CENTRAL YOUTH Freestyle program is open. Call Paul at 209-470-5637.
This story was originally published June 29, 2015 at 5:32 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (6/30/15)."