Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for March 8, 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; 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 Baseball League or email Lance@TPRBaseball.com.

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. Working 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.

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’d 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, including 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.

MODESTO SLAM-N-JAM Spring league for junior high school and high school students. Registration and team placement March 19 at Big Valley Christian High School. Grades 7-8, 9-10:15 a.m., and grades 9-12, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Cost is $125 for six weeks. Applications at www.modestoslamnjam.com or call 209-622-0923.

MODESTO SLAM-N-JAM SUMMER CAMPS Session 1: June 20-23, 9 a.m.-noon. Session 2: July 11-14, 1-4 p.m., for boys and girls in grades 2-8 at Big Valley Christian High School. Fees: $100 (SNJ League players $90), including T-shirt, basketball, player evaluation, individual instruction and team play. Applications at www.modestoslamnjam.com/ or call 209-622-0923.

EASTER SKILLS CAMPS Fantazia skills camp for grades 5-8 from March 28-31 at Modesto Christian. Cost is $100 by March 12, early-bird sign-up period, and $120 after March 12. Guest appearances from Division I athletes and former pros. Call 209-604-7341.

MODESTO MAGIC AAU TEAM Open tryout for high school girls March 19 and 20. Two sessions: Grades 9-10, 2:30-4:30 p.m., and grades 11-12, 5-7 p.m., at Modesto Christian High School. No charge to try out and no sign-up needed; just show up. Open gym dates to prepare for tryouts are March 10, 15 and 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Modesto Christian. Cost is $5 with signed waiver before participation. Contact Robb Spencer at 209-602-6972.

BOXING

BAD TO THE BONZ Seventh Street 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 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. 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 is holding a 12-week walking challenge for anyone 60 years and older. Beginning and novice walkers and walkers of all speeds can join. Participants meet at the Vintage Faire Mall to track their steps, improve cardiovascular health, earn rewards and have fun at no cost. One group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. by JCPenney at the mall. Call 209-523-2800 or visit www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org for information or 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 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 St., 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.

GYM-FIT CLASSES Presented by Kid Time Fitness Company for children ages walking to 3 1/2 years. Sessions are running through April 16. Cost is $48 for each eight-week session, which focuses on building motor skills, body control and muscle by participating in gymnastics basics, including tumbling, beam and jumps. Located at Modesto Brenda Athletic Club, 200 Norwegian Ave. Classes are open to the public; you do not have to be a gym member. For information or to register, text 209-345-0568, call and leave message at 209-565-2348 or email kidtimefitnesscompany@yahoo.com.

OFFICIATING

UMPIRES Needed for youth baseball and softball leagues in the Modesto area and for adult slowpitch softball in 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.

SOCCER

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, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Hughson Sports and Fitness Complex, rain or shine. Cost is $70 per child, including academy T-shirt. Contact coach Ramos at 209-648-3427.

LOBOS UNITED FC Hosting open tryouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays until teams are full. Tryout times are: 6-7:30 p.m. for birth years 2005-09 boys/girls and 2002-04 boys/girls. Tryouts will be at Walnut Elementary Education Center, 4219 N. Walnut Road, in Turlock. Please bring shinguards and ball to tryouts. Lobos United FC is a member of the NorCal Premier Soccer League and U.S. Club Soccer. For information, visit http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=990101 or email Trevor White at Twhite.lufc@gmail.com.

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 or call 209-577-5344 for information.

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. Visit www.modestogov.com/prnd/activityguide or call 209-577-5344 for information.

This story was originally published March 7, 2016 at 4:42 PM with the headline "Modesto-area camps, clinics and sports league information for March 8, 2016."