Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for Feb. 23, 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.

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.

CHUCK HAYES BASKETBALL – Elite AAU tryouts for 15s (freshmen) and 16s (sophomores) on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Modesto Christian High school. Will be attending NCAA viewing period events around the West Coast. Contact director Brice Fantazia at 209-604-7341.

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.

MODESTO MAGIC LEAGUE Open to girls K-12. Games will be at Modesto Christian High School on Saturdays from March 19-April 30. Cost is $130 with uniform or $110 if player already has a uniform. If you like to play week-to-week, $20 per day and $25 uniform fee is needed. Early sign-up and multiple children discounts available. Register online at www.modestomagic.com or contact Stan Silva at ssilva1920@aol.com or 209-765-5107.

MODESTO MAGIC CAMP Superstars camp for girls K-8 at Modesto Christian High School from March 28-31, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $100, includes T-shirt and basketball, or $30 a day. Early sign-up and multiple children discounts available. Register online at www.modestomagic.com or contact Stan Silva at ssilva1920@aol.com or 209-765-5107.

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. 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. 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 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. 29 at the Hughson Community Center, 2307 Fourth St., from 10:45-11:15 a.m. Call 209-523-2800 to register.

START SMART PROGRAM By the National Alliance for Youth Sports, this parent participation class introduces fundamental skills of throwing, kicking, batting and more through one-on-one interaction. Pre-registration is required; cost is $35. Enrollment through the City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department is open for ages 3-5 years. Parent participation is required. Classes are held at the Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem Street, on Saturdays through March 26, 9-10 a.m. Register online at www.modestogov.com/econnect or in person at 1010 10th Street, fourth floor. For information, call 209-577-5344 or visit http://www.modestogov.com/econnect.

FUNDRAISERS

JOHANSEN SPORTS BOOSTERS CLUB The boosters 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.

OFFICIATING

UMPIRES Needed for youth baseball and softball leagues in the Modesto area. Umpires also needed for adult slowpitch softball. Slowpitch games range from Modesto, Patterson, Livingston and Los Banos. Training is provided. If interested, email csmith1733@sbcglobal.net or call 209-204-5934 and leave message and contact information.

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 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, 1010 10th Street, Suite 4400. 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 (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.

HUGHSON UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE Spring Academy open to boys and girls ages 6-14. The academy runs every Monday for 10 weeks, beginning March 14, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Hughson Sports and Fitness Complex, rain or shine. Cost is $70 per child, including academy T-shirt. Registration will be held at Rico’s Pizza, 6724 E. Whitmore Ave., Hughson, on Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Feb. 24 from 6 p.m.-7:30. Contact Coach Ramos at 648-3427.

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 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 10th Street, Suite 4400; or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. Visit 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. The next sessions for adult and child aquatics run from March 14-April 13 Mondays and Wednesdays, and from March 15-April 14 Tuesdays and Thursdays with slots from 5-5:25 p.m., 5:30-5:55, 6-6:25, 6:30-6:55, 7-7:25 and 7:30-7:55 at Susan Burris Pool. 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 Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:15 p.m. running March 14-April 13. Register at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 10th 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 22, 2016 at 4:56 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for Feb. 23, 2016."