Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (11/24/15)

BASEBALL

TRI-COUNTY TRITONS Spring 2016 tryouts for 13U and 14U teams on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Contact Tim Raposa at 209-694-6046 or nextlevelcatching@yahoo.com.

WINTER BASEBALL CAMP – Camp for ages 6-12 from Dec. 28-30 at Backyard Sports Academy, 6212 W. Main St., in Turlock. Sign-ups held Monday through Thursday from 3:30-7 p.m. at the academy. Call 209-669-8921 or visit backyardsportsacademy.com for more information.

MODESTO LITTLE LEAGUE Now accepting online registrations and volunteer applications for 2016 season. Boys and girls ages 4-13 who live in east and south Modesto, Ceres, Empire and Riverbank are eligible to play. Call Gloria at 209-918-4501.

BASKETBALL

SKILLS LESSONS Emphasis on shooting, ball-handling, 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 is 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.

STANISLAUS/MODESTO PAL BASKETBALL Open to boys and girls in grades 2-8. Full uniform. League runs Jan. 8-Feb. 27. Sign-up deadline is Dec. 16. Cost is $60, and games will be played at Somerset Middle School. Contact Randy Buchanan at 209-572-9614 or buchananr@modestopd.com.

MODESTO MAGIC WINTER LEAGUE Starts Jan. 9, nine weeks, Saturdays only at Modesto Christian High School and a site TBD. Open to girls ages 4 to high school, players not playing for their school, and boys ages 4 to second grade. Cost is $160, including uniform, or $140 if player already has a Magic uniform. Early sign-up and multiple child discounts available. Visit www.modestomagic.com to download a flyer or sign up online.

SLAM-N-JAM WINTER BREAK SKILLS CLINIC For girls and boys in grades K-8 on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 9 a.m.-noon at Big Valley Christian High School. Cost is $25, which includes instruction by certified high school coaches and college and high school players on various components of the game, healthy snack, drink and a ticket to a Modesto JC men’s basketball game. To register or for more information, call 209-622-0923.

BOXING

BAD TO THE BONZ Boxing Gym is having tryouts for its fall program and providing adult and youth classes. A boxing clinic for coaches will be given by Tony Avila, owner of Bad to the Bonz. The fall special for youth is $185 for two months, including gloves. Go to Modestopalboxing.net or call Avila at 209-577-1131. Also, parents are encouraged to work out alongside their children. A USA Boxing team and classes for at-risk youth are also offered. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-6:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m., daily from 3-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m.-noon. The gym is at 1226 Seventh St. in Modesto.

MODESTO PAL Stanislaus/Modesto PAL Boxing offers a program for ages 8-17. Sign up Monday through Thursday from 5-6 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 sign-up. Located at 1226 Seventh St., Modesto. Call 209-262-8976 or email teamvoodoousa@hotmail.com.

DANCE

LINE DANCE CLASSES For ages 18 and over. Runs Mondays through Dec. 14 from 6-7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 211 Bodem Street, Modesto. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th St., Suite 4400, online at https://econnect.modestogov.com/econnect/start/start.asp, or call 209-341-2974. For information, call 209-577-5344.

EXERCISE

GROUP CLASSES FOR 60-, 50-OVER The Healthy Aging Association is offering free Young At Heart aerobics group exercise classes for those 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 Citizens Center, 211 Bodem St. Also offered are free Young At Heart group exercise classes for those 50 years and older. 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.healthyagingassociation.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.tuolumnecountyarts.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.

ICE SKATING

MODESTO ON ICE Modesto’s only seasonal outdoor ice skating rink runs through Jan. 24 at the corner of 11th and K streets and will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 2-9:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays and extended holidays from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sessions are 90 minutes. Costs are $8 for children ages 3-10 and $10 for adults Monday-Thursday; and $10 for children ages 3-10 and $12 for adults Friday-Sunday and holidays. Costs include skate rental. For information, go to www.modestoonice.com.

RUNNING

16TH THANKSGIVING TURKEY TROT Hosted by Modesto Junior College track and field and cross country programs on Nov. 26 at Tuolumne River Regional Park. Events include a half-mile for boys 13 and under at 8:45 a.m., half-mile for girls 13-under at 9 a.m., 5K run at 9:30 and 5K walk at 9:35. Pre-registration and race-day packets will be available Nov. 25 from 1-6 p.m. at MJC’s basketball gym on Coldwell Ave. For information, visit www.mjc.edu/athletics/wxc/turkeytrot.

SOCCER

QUAKES/EVFC/OAKDALE Holding open tryouts for boys in fall age groups U8B-U17B. Teams play in the NorCal National Premier League and tournaments. Call 209-321-1213; en Espanol, 209-505-9924. For club information, visit www.EastValleyFutbolClub.com. For other information, contact director of coaching Dave DeHart at 818-395-1221.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY Free soccer skills for U5 through U8 players, Tuesdays through Nov. 24, plus a Jamboree on Dec. 1 at Woodward Park, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call Joe at 209-602-8597.

TENNIS

SATURDAY LESSONS Modesto Parks and Recreation and Future Stars 2000’s offering Saturday tennis lessons taught by experienced instructors in a fun and positive atmosphere at Downey Park. Lessons are taught over four Saturdays from 9-9:50 a.m. through Dec. 5. Tennis shoes and racquet required (21 inches is best for tiny tots, 25 inches for 8- to 10-year-olds, 27 inches for teens and adults). Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th St., Suite 4400. Contact Tony Amaral at 209-577-5445 or tamaral@modestogov.com.

WATER POLO

MODESTO-STANISLAUS Pre-high school water polo Monday and Wednesday at Johansen High from 4:30-6 p.m. Contact Brent Bohlender at Bbrentpolo@aol.com.

This story was originally published November 23, 2015 at 4:07 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information (11/24/15)."