Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (7/14/15)
BASEBALL
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.
CCC ROCKERS The 12U team is looking for athletes to continue through the summer and fall seasons. Call Jim Pernetti at 209-495-8610 or email ubcountry@aol.com.
BASKETBALL
CENTRAL VALLEY HORNETS Registration is open for six-week youth developmental program for grades 1-12. The program starts in September. Sign up early for $125. Register online at www.leaguelineup.com/cvhornets. Uniform included. For information, visit centralvalleyhornets@yahoo.com.
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.
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 sign-up 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 began 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.
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.
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 more 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.
SOFTBALL
OAKDALE HEAT 12U – Fall tryouts on July 18 at the Oakdale High School softball field for players with birth years in 2003 and 2004. Pitchers and catchers at 4 p.m.; all other positions from 5-7 p.m. A second tryout will be held July 25. Pitchers and catchers at 9 a.m.; all other positions from 10 a.m.-noon. If these times and days won’t work, and for more information, call Brian at 209-480-6737.
CALIFORNIA MAGIC 12U – Fall tryouts on July 26 at 10 a.m. at Escalon High School’s varsity field. All positions are open. Coaches have years of experience coaching 10U through 18U. For information, email vbmachines@msn.com.
SWIMMING
SUMMER SWIM CLASSES Hosted by the City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods. Lifeguards are American Red Cross certified. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th 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 date is 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.
This story was originally published July 13, 2015 at 5:41 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (7/14/15)."