Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for Feb. 9, 2016

BASEBALL

BATTING LESSONS Private and team instruction with certified hitting coach Greg Young; more than 25 years of experience and MLB-trained. Infield, outfield and baserunning lessons, too. Call 209-605-4734 or visit www.MrHittingCoach.com.

MODESTO LITTLE LEAGUE Evaluations will be held for ages 4-12 on Feb. 13 from 9-10 a.m. Last-minute registration will also be accepted. Please bring birth certificate and three proofs of address. Costs are $60 for tee ball and $80 all other divisions. Also needed are umpires and coaches for tee ball. Call Gloria at 209-918-4501 or visit www.eteamz.com/modestoempireLL or Facebook.

RAINBOW FIELDS MODESTO LEAGUE Open to all players 4-9 years old. Individual and team sign-ups for 10U-14U. Tee ball, coach pitch and 8- and 9-year-old development league season starts after March 21 with games on Mondays, and cost is $120 per player. Season for 10U-14U leagues starts after April 2 with games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and team price is $1,200. Sign-up form online at www.TPRbaseball.com under Rainbow League or email Lance@TPRBaseball.com with questions.

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 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 available.

CENTRAL CATHOLIC RAIDERS YOUTH CAMP The camp is for ages 10-14 and will focus on ball-handling and fundamentals. Saturdays through March 5 from 9-10:30 a.m. Contact Mike Wilson at 209-345-5485 or email wilson@cchsca.org. CenCal youth travel teams begin March 5. Ask for more details.

MODESTO MAGIC TRYOUTS AAU girls travel team tryouts will be held Feb. 15 at Modesto Christian High School: grades 5-6 from 4-5:30 p.m. and grades 7-8 from 6-7:30 p.m. On March 19-20 at Modesto Christian: grades 9-10 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and grades 11-12 from 5-7 p.m. No sign-ups; just show up to tryouts. Contact Stan Silva at 209-765-5107 or ssilva1920@aol.com. Visit www.modestomagic.com for information, schedule updates and changes.

BOXING

BAD TO THE BONZ Boxing Gym is having tryouts for its 2016 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 winter special for youth is $150 for three months, including gloves. Go to Modestopalboxing.net or call Tony 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.

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 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.

YOUNG AT HEART S.T.E.P.S PROGRAM Through April 24, the Healthy Aging Association will hold a 12-week walking challenge for anyone 60 years and older. Participants will meet at the Vintage Faire Mall to track their steps, improve cardiovascular health, earn rewards and have fun at no cost. Beginning and novice walkers and walkers of all speeds can join. Call 209-523-2800 for information or to register.

EAT BETTER, MOVE BETTER Presented by Healthy Aging Association, Area Agency on Aging and Howard Training Center. Seniors 60 years and older are welcome to attend the Eat Better, Move Better Program, a free, short interactive nutrition and physical activity session offered once a week for four weeks. Participants will earn rewards, win weekly prizes and qualify for a grand prize at the end of four weeks. The program will be held Feb. 22 and 29 at the Hughson Community Center, 2307 Fourth St., from 10:45-11:15 a.m. Call 209-523-2800 to register.

FUNDRAISERS

JOHANSEN SPORTS BOOSTERS CLUB The booster club will hold its 22nd annual Crab Feed and Tri-Tip Dinner on March 5 at the FES Hall, 190 N. Lee, in Oakdale. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7, including crab, tri-tip, baked potato, salad, bread and dessert. There will be a silent auction, casino and live music. All proceeds benefit the Johansen Sports Boosters Club and student-athletes. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling 209-578-1041 or 209-606-2818.

GRACE DAVIS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS The boosters will host a crab feed and barbecue on March 5 at Father O’Hare Hall at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1813 Oakdale Road, in Modesto. No-host cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 7, including cold crab, tri-tip, pasta, salad and rolls. Silent auction and live band. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 209-985-6378 or 209-872-7090.

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.

SOFTBALL

ADULT SLOWPITCH Registration for spring leagues has begun. Registrations must include entire entry fee: $540 for eight-game competitive, $465 for eight-game recreational. Rosters must be completed and signed by all players, and registration is for teams only on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, visit www.modestogov.com/prnd/recreation/sports/ or refer to the City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department Spring Activity Guide, available at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office at 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 4400, or online at www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide/default.asp. Leagues begin the week of March 4 at Beyer and Davis fields. Individual players looking to join a team can be placed on an “available players” list online. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office. For information, contact Tony Amaral at 209-577-5445 or tamaral@modestogov.com.

SOCCER

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

WINTER/SPRING SOCCER Sign up for the Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department and Kidz Love Soccer winter/spring classes. Designed for all skill levels, these classes will teach the basics through age-appropriate play. Classes are held Saturdays at Davis Community Park. Sessions are through March 26 and include Mommy/Daddy and Me (2-3 1/2 years), Tot/Pre-Soccer (3 1/2-5), Soccer 1 (ages 5-6) and Soccer Skillz and Scrimmages (7-10). Fee is $100 for a nine-class session and includes a Kidz Love Soccer jersey. Registration information can be found online at www.modestogov.com/econnect or call 209-577-5344.

SWIMMING

LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE The City of Modesto offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Title 22 Certification courses for ages 15 and up. Successful completion guarantees two years in lifeguard training, first aid, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, and three years for Title 22. Participants must take a pre-test to qualify for the course. Cost is $300. The first session will be six classes held Feb. 19-28, Fridays from 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The next session is during Modesto City Schools spring break, March 28-April 2, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The final session is April 18-28 and consists of eight classes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All classes are held at Johansen High School, 641 Norseman Ave., Modesto. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 4400; or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. See the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Winter/Spring Activity Guide at www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide for information or call 209-577-5344.

INDOOR WINTER/SPRING CLASSES The City of Modesto offers year-round swim lessons. Sessions are through Feb. 25 and are held Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday evenings, totaling eight classes. Lessons include adult and child, preschool, Levels 1 and 2, private and semi-private. Adult Water Exercise is designed to teach stretching and toning muscles using water resistance. Classes are held in an indoor, heated pool with an experienced water aerobics instructor. Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 4400; or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. For information, refer to the Winter/Spring 2016 Activity Guide at www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide or call 209-577-5344.

This story was originally published February 8, 2016 at 5:01 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for Feb. 9, 2016."