Camps, Clinics and Registration

Baseball

ERIC BELL SCHOOL -- Jan. 2-4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Rainbow Fields, Eric Bell's Professional School of Baseball eighth annual Holiday Baseball Camp. Bell is a Beyer High grad who pitched in the majors. Other local players also instruct. $190 includes instruction, T-shirt, awards. Call Bell at 480-326-5399 or visit www.ericbell.com.

RAINBOW FIELDS LEAGUE -- For ages 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U. Starts in March. 12 games plus playoffs. $1,056. Deposit $300 by Feb. 29 and receive $200 discount. Call Nancy Rea at 869-4242, e-mail elaine@rainbowfields.com or visit www.rainbowfields.com.

TURLOCK YOUTH BASEBALL -- Signups for American League and American League East from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19 and from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 15 and 24 in the Turlock High cafeteria. Cost is $95 for Little League and $105 for Majors and Senior League. There will be a $20 late fee after Dec. 24. Call Art Doucette at 656-8334.

WOODS CREEK LITTLE LEAGUE -- Serves Sonora and Columbia school districts. Discounted (by $10) registration Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in Sonora High cafeteria. Provide birth certificate and verification of residence. $50 ages 9 and under, $60 for ages 9-12, $70 for ages 13-14. Additional signup dates ($10 more): Jan. 9, 6-8 p.m. at Sonora Elementary; and Jan. 10, 6-8 p.m. at Columbia Elementary. Call Jim Schultz at 532-7250 or 533-8411.

TRACY CHRISTMAS CAMPS -- Dec. 22, at All-American Sports Academy, Inc., in Tracy. Baseball and Softball Offensive Camp 12:30-3:30 p.m., Baseball Pitching and Catching Camp 9 a.m.-noon, Softball Pitching and Catching Camp 9 a.m.-noon. $25. Ages 6-12. Call 833-2255.

HIT WITH THE PROS CHRISTMAS CAMP -- Featuring Jake Long (Cincinnati Reds organization), Aaron Reza (Red Sox) and Matt Berezay (Dodgers). ... Also, private baseball and softball lessons with Mike McNeil (baseball pitching and hitting), Erik Jue (hitting and infield), Matt Berezay (hitting), Chris Malone (baseball pitching), Jake Long (catching and hitting), Jamie Jimenez (softball hitting), Joey Costa (baseball pitching) and Sam Nichols (hitting). Visit cencalbaseball.org.

BEL PASSI PONY LEAGUE -- Registration for boys and girls ages 5-14 living in the Sylvan School District. Registration will be held from 9 a.m.-noon at Bel Passi, 4312 Roselle Ave., on Saturdays through Jan. 12. Bring a birth certificate and utility bill. Call Paul Speed at 551-8675 or visit www.belpassibaseball.com.

CENTRAL VALLEY EAGLES -- Strength training, form running, hitting, catching, pitching and fielding instruction, available use of indoor training facility. Fees will cover trainers uniforms, registration, facility use and practice fields. First dates for tournaments Dec. 18 and 28 at Big League Dreams in Manteca. Teams: 10U, 12U and 15U. Contact Kevin Saenz at kevinsaenz@teamfca.com or 614-0928 for tryout info. Visit www.Fca.org.

ESCALON BABE RUTH SOFTBALL/BASEBALL -- Registration through Feb. 7 at City Hall, 1854 Main St. Divisions based on player's age as of: Baseball and tee ball, April 30, 2008; softball, Dec. 31, 2007. $30 ages 5-6, $35 ages 7-8, $40 ages 9-10, $45 ages 11-12, $50 ages 13-15 boys, $50 for 16U girls. Boundaries for baseball: Escalon Unified School District or Valley Home District. Boundaries for softball: Escalon Unified School District, Oakdale Joint Union or Valley Home District. Season starts in March. Call 838-4134 or e-mail dsantos@cityofescalon.org.

SALIDA LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL -- Registration for 2008 season at Salida Park (Broadway and Magnolia streets) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 15. Tee ball (ages 4-5) $65 plus mandatory fund-raiser. Farm, Minor, Major, Junior & Senior divisions (ages 6-16) $125 for first child (no fund-raiser), $115 for second child (no fund-raiser). Signups after Dec. 31 are $80 for tee ball and $140 for other divisions. Birth certificate and three proofs of residency required. Call president Brandt Evans at 545-5004 or 543-9876.

BasketballMODESTO PAL -- Modesto Police Activities League signup deadline is Dec. 15. All games on Saturdays, beginning Jan. 12 and ending March 8. For ages 7-12. $50. Space limited. Coaches needed. Pick up applications at Modesto Police Department and school offices. Call Modesto PAL at 572-9614 or e-mail amarillasm@modestopd.com.

YMCA WINTER BASKETBALL -- Sign up at YMCA of Stanislaus County through Saturday, Dec. 8. For ages 3-13. Eight-week season begins Saturday, Jan. 5 -- times vary by age group. All participants receive a jersey at beginning of season. Call 578-9622 or visit www.ymcastan.org.

MEN'S ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE -- Team registration begins Dec. 17 and continues through Dec. 28. A $25 late fee applies after Dec. 28. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department at 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 4400. Registration must include a $420 entry fee and completed 5-12 player roster. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Games will be held on Wednesdays. The 10-game season begins Jan. 9 at the Roosevelt Junior High School Gym at 1330 College Ave. Call 571-5517 or e-mail rkephart@modestogov.com.

ESCALON YOUTH BASKETBALL -- Registration through Dec. 6. Season starts in January. Pre-K (ages 3-4) $30; K-1, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-7th and 8th-9th $35. Register at Escalon City Hall, 1854 Main St. Call 838-4134 or e-mail dsantos@cityofescalon.org.

CITY OF TURLOCK YOUTH LEAGUE -- Signups through Dec. 21. For boys and girls grades 1-8. Grades 1-4 will play at Pitman High, grades 5-8 at Turlock High. Two weeks of skill and instruction play begins Jan. 5, followed by six games. $58. Add $5 for late registration (Dec. 22-28). To register, visit the Recreation Division office at 301 Starr Ave. or call 668-5594.

MODESTO MAGIC GIRLS -- Elementary and Junior High winter league, Jan. 12-March 8 (Saturdays only), for grades 3-8. $125 new players, $105 for players w/jerseys. Register online or download flyer from Web site. Flyers also at Valley Sporting Goods. ... Call Stan Silva 765-5107, Rob Spencer 602-6972, fax 549-9753, e-mail ssilva1920@aol.com, or visit www.eteamz.com/modestomagic.

Soccer

CAL COUGARS U15 -- Accepting applications for upcoming season. Team competes in Super-Y league in late spring and summer and in tournaments. Call Philip Pimentel at 529-0971 or 601-5120.PREMIERSHIP MEN'S LEAGUE -- Accepting registrations for Cup 2008. 20 players per team. Cost is $300. Class I or II regional or local. Call 394-3711 or 202-9206, or visit www.ricksoriaspremiershipsoccerleagueyahoo.com or e-mail premiershipmens@gvni.com.

LIVINGSTON YOUTH SOCCER -- Livingston Recreation Department league. All games Saturdays at Walnut Avenue field. Divisions (determined by age as of Nov. 1): Pee Wee (ages 3-4), Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12. Coaches needed. Call 394-8830.SoftballRAINBOW FIELDS -- Dec. 8-9, NSA Holiday Fastpich Tournament. Ages 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. ... Spring fastpitch league starts in March. Ages 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U. Ten games plus playoffs. $500. ... Men's Doubleheader League. Thursday or Friday nights, starting March 13-14. Two games a night for four weeks. Space limited -- first 16 teams per night. $450. ... Call Nancy Rea at 869-4242, e-mail elaine@rainbowfields.com or visit www.rainbowfields.com.SALIDA SOFTBALL -- See "Salida Little League Baseball & Softball" under BASEBALL.

ESCALON SOFTBALL -- See "Escalon Babe Ruth Softball/Baseball" under BASEBALL.CALIFORNIA POUNCERS -- Tryouts start Dec. 15 and will be held on Saturdays through January. Call for times. 12-year-olds call Cassi (996-1372), 14- and 16-year-olds call Derek (604-6403) or Ryan (993-9149). Interested coaches call Ryan.

CALIFORNIA ODYSSEY 18U -- Tryouts will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 8 at Sierra High in Manteca. Pitchers and catchers will start at 9 a.m. and position players at 9:30. Contact Nick Olmo at 403-6408 or sbcoachnick@aol.com.

MODESTO GIRLS SOFTBALL -- Registration through Feb. 15 for girls 6-14. Forms online at www.eteamz.com/modestogsl under handout section and available at Valley Sporting Goods and Play it Again Sports. Call 869-3880.

MODESTO LADY WARRIORS 14U -- "A" team will hold tryouts at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 on Field 6 at Rainbow Fields. Contact Coach Kelly at 202-2057 or coach122@comcast.net.

TRACY CHRISTMAS CAMPS -- Dec. 22, at All-American Sports Academy, Inc., in Tracy. Softball Pitching and Catching Camp 9 a.m.-noon, Baseball and Softball Offensive Camp 12:30-3:30, Baseball Pitching and Catching Camp 9 a.m.-noon. $25. Ages 6-12. Call 833-2255.

Water Sports

YMCA LESSONS -- At YMCA of Stanislaus County. Indoor, heated pool. Next session begins Jan. 7. Classes for all age levels, ability levels, including lessons for ages 3 and older, Parent and Child Water Fun Classes and adult lessons. Visit YMCA at 2700 McHenry Ave., call 578-9622, or visit www.ymcastan.org.

Wrestling

MODESTO GRAPPLING CLUB -- The club teaches the martial art of submission wrestling (grappling), a mixture of various styles such as folkstyle wrestling (American), Brazilian Ju-jitsu, Judo and Russian Sombo. Open to public, ages 12 and up. Adults $40 per month plus one-time $27 fee for insurance. Students $25 per month plus one-time $20 fee for insurance. Contact Don Hunnell at modestograppling@yahoo.com or 277-5874.

TURLOCK YOUTH WRESTLING -- Practice schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30. Enrollment $40 (includes club fee & team T-shirt). USA Cards ($30) must be purchased to participate. Turlock Youth Wrestling offers all levels of individual training/competition. Will train in Folkstyle, Freestyle & Greco. For ages 5-15, grades kindergarten through eighth. Call Mike Contreras at 678-1240 or Frank Clementi at 634-6544.

Listed events must be open to public. Send to: Modesto Bee Sports, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto, 95352-5256, fax 238-4551 or e-mail sports@modbee.com. Include phone number. Items must be received by Thursday.

This story was originally published December 4, 2007 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Camps, Clinics and Registration."