March 9 community announcements
| Monday, Mar 08 2010 10:41 PM
Last Updated Monday, Mar 08 2010 10:41 PM
Baseball
Greenfield Baseball Association is still taking registration for the spring season. Boys ages 4 and up. Cost is $125. Season starts March 20. Few spots left. Also offering Tiny Tot Tball for girls and boys ages 3 for $50. Call Marlayna (661) 371-0686 or visit gba.clubspaces.com. There are also coaching opportunities available for teams with players ages 4-10. Teams are formed and currently scheduled to practice. Season begins March 20. Contact Greg Torres at (661) 703-6529.
Fairfax Jr. Baseball Club will hold sign-ups from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 20 at the Fairfax Middle School Cafeteria, 1500 S.Fairfax Road. Boys and girls ages 3-6 are $85; ages 7-17 are $90. Proof of age required. Players must turn their age bracket on or before July 31. Three-year-olds must have turned three by March 1.
11U Bakersfield Web Gems travel team seeking players. E-mail GDK1@bak.rr.com or call (661) 747-3950.
Bakersfield Renegades 9U travel team seeking dedicated athletes. Player can not turn 10 before May 1. Call Derek Cloyd (661) 319-4557 or Sergio Cuellar (661) 205-3922 or visit eteamz.com/bakersfieldrenegades/
Bakersfield Heat 10U travel team seeking players. Call Josh (661) 703-8815, or e-mail Bakersfield.heat@yahoo.com
Bakersfield travel team seeking players ages 10-11, born prior to April 30, 2010. Call KC at (661) 213-2194.
Central Cal Vines girls travel club, tryouts Sunday and March 21 at Boys and Girls Club, 930 Tulare Street, Fresno. Contact Henry Milton (559) 999-8768 or www.leaguelineup.com/vinesbasketball
Basketball (adult)
Bakersfield United Sports Association will begin a 35 year and older adult basketball league in March. Fee $50 per player. Call Kevin at (661) 204-5994.
Basketball (youth)
Ballers For Christ tryouts for JV and varsity boys starting in March. Call Coach Elbert Watkins (661) 319-3979 or email elbertwatkins@yahoo.com
AYB tryouts for 9-14-year-old boys, 15U girls teams. This is a travel program participating in fall and spring tournaments. Call Rich (661) 805-0637 or Keith 978-4826.
Bakersfield United Sports Association will continue with its high school girls and boys tryouts and Spring League registration. Girls -- Monday 5-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Boys -- Monday 7-9 p.m., Saturday 1-3 p.m., Sunday 7- 9 p.m. for the Spring and Summer travel season at the Bakersfield United Sports Gym 1616 U Street. Middle school and elemetary school sign ups are ongoing. For more information contact Kevin Bush at (661) 204-5994 or Bakersfield.United@gmail.com.
Bowling
Youth Traveling Tournament (PBA Pattern), March 14, 10 a.m., Regency Bowling Center. Call Jean Watanabe (661) 834-5163.
2010 CUSBC State Open and State Women's Championship tournaments, deadline extended to March 15. Download entry form from calusbc.com. For Open/Men's information, contact Ferenc Schulz at (415) 492-8880. For women's information, contact Melissa Ade at (916) 967-1736.
Boxing
16th Annual Police Activities League Battle of the Badges, 7 p.m. April 10 at CSUB's Icardo Center. General admission $20, $25 at the door. Reserved ringside seats $40. Tickets available at Vallitix locations, by phone 322-5200 or vallitix.com
Football (adult)
Bakersfield Falcons vs. California Blue Knights at 2 p.m. Saturday at Garces High. Teams are made-up of players from peace officers to firefighters from the Valley and Southern California.
Football (youth)
North Fire tryouts start Monday at Highland Knolls Park. Tryouts will be every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and open to participants 8-14 who live in the North High School District. This is full contact, competitive youth tackle football, in the Golden Empire Youth Football League. E-mail: northfirefootball@yahoo.com
Golden Empire youth tackle football Ravens and Cheer are having tryouts, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24. Call League (661) 837-4393 or email: ravensgeeyf@sbcglobal.net
The Fighting Irish youth football area will be holding informational meet and greets. The first will be on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Kern Security, 2701 Fruitvale, for the varsity and junior varsity divisions. The second will be on March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at for freshman and sophomores. For additional information call Chris Resendez (661) 201-1284 or visit our web site www.irishyouthfootball.com
Golf
Falcon Football Tournament for Independence High, 12:30 p.m. March 20 at Sundale Country Club. $100 per player. Call (661) 428-6685 or 557-1067.
North Kern/Buena Vista Men's Golf Club tournament, March 21 at North Kern. 2-man shamble format. Call 399-0347 or 398-9720 for info or to sign up.
Kern River men's golf club tournament will be contested at Kern River on Sunday. The format for the event will be 2-man Chapman competition. The entry fee includes green fees, a proximity contest and lunch. To enter call the pro shop at 872-5128.
Wasco Valley Rose Senior Days, 8 a.m. shotgun, 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. $20 special includes fees, carts, prizes, range balls. Everyone welcome. Call (661) 758-8301. Also, men's club tournaments start at 9 a.m. the first Sunday of every month. $40 yearly dues. Call (661) 758-8301.
Gymnastics
American Kids Sports Center is accepting registration for the Wild Wild West gymnastics meet in May for recreational level gymnasts, tumblers and trompolinists. Entry into the meet is free with the minimum purchase of one spectator ticket. For more info, call (661) 589-2100.
Soccer
Bakersfield Gunners will hold open tryouts Sunday-Tuesday at 4601 Wible Rd, across from Barber Honda. Tryout schedule: Boys 9-13U at 1 p.m., girls 9-13U at 3 p.m. on Sun.; Boys 9-13U at 5:30 p.m.; girls 9-13U at 7 p.m. Tues. Age group breakdown -- 9U 7/31/01; 10U 8/1/00 to 7/31/01; 11U 8/1/99 to 7/31/00; 12U 8/1/98 to 7/31/99; 1U3 8/1/97 to 7/31/98. Call 399-8757 or e-mail mbarnes@bak.rr.com.
BRSL-Brigade is offering March soccer registrations for ages 4-18. The season starts mid August. Register at Beach Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is $70 per player. Be sure to bring a birth certificate. Se habla Espanol. For info, call (661) 695-5132 or visit www.bakersfieldbrigade.com.
Central California Blues open tryouts for boys ages 8-14, Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon (check in at 9:30 a.m.) at BC soccer fields at Haley and Panorama. Call Ray Sanders (661) 900-3372.
Join the Soccer Doctor for the 4-week Matrix Soccer Academy. Spring Select Player ages 7-12. Call Jon Jesse at (661) 706-8888. Ask about tryouts for the Alliance Boys 97s.
Softball
Greenfield Softball Association is taking registration for the spring season. Girls ages 4 and up. Cost is $125. Season starts March 20. Few spots left. Also offering Tiny Tot Tball for girls and boys ages 3 for $50. Certified ASA and PONY umpires are also needed. Call Marlayna (661) 371-0686 or visit gba.clubspaces.com
Central California Intensity 10U travel softball team is seeking two players for this spring season. Any questions please contact Greg Craley at (661) 247-5751.
Bakersfield Nitro 12U traveling team seeking pitcher, utility player. Call coach Remy Cruz at (661) 304-5336
14U Central Cal Intensity fast pitch team seeking a couple of players, with emphasis on a catcher. Tem plays a competitive schedule traveling throughout California during the spring, summer. Contact Mike Hughes (661) 663-0571 or email: mhughes_67@yahoo.com
Bakersfield Select 12U is looking for one more pitcher and a few more players to complete the travel ball team for spring/summer. Call Jackie (661) 747-1881.
Coed slowpitch tournament at West Side Recreation & Park District. Ages 16 and up, Saturday from 9 a.m. at Franklin Field, 281 E.Cedar Street, Taft. The fee is $150 per team. Teams must register by Thursday. For more info, contact Les Clark (661) 763-4246.
Swimming
American Kids Sports Center is accepting enrollment in its swim classes. Water survival and swim stroke lessons will be taught Monday-Saturday. mornings through evenings. All classes are in its indoor, heated pool at 3622 Allen Road. Lessons start at ages 6 months through adults. Call (661) 589-2100 or go to www.americankidssports.com.
Wrestling
Falcon Wrestling is accepting registrations. Practices will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Independence High School. Sign up at practice. Cost is $60 and includes shorts and T-shirt. Contact Dante Borradori (661) 204-5062.
The Jr. Blades Wrestling Club will be conducting sign-ups for the upcoming Kern County Wrestling Association Folkstyle/Freestyle wrestling season. Practices are Monday and Wednesday 5:30-7:30 in the East High wrestling room attached to the old gym. Call Pat Huyck (661) 444-5836.
Scotsmen Wrestling Club signups for boys and girls ages 5-18 today and Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Highland High wrestling room. Cost is $80 you recieve USA card, Scotsmen T-shirt, pictures, end-of-year party. Call Paul Gonzales (661) 565-3372 or email pgonzales009@hotmail.com
Fun Sports
Soccer, ages 4-11, tryouts, every child plays, six-week program, co-ed. Practice sites: NE, SW or NW. Fee: Early Registration: $65. Season starts April 12. Coaches needed. Call (661) 378-2749 or visit myfunsports.com
T-ball, ages 4-5, no tryout, every child plays, six-week program, co-ed. Practice sites: NE, SW or NW. Registration: $70, Season starts April 12. Coaches needed. Call (661) 378-2749 or visit myfunsports.com
Coach-pitch, ages 6-7, no tryout, every child plays; six-week program. Co-ed. Practice site: NE, SW or NW. Early registration: $70, Season starts April 12. Coaches needed. Call (661) 378-2749 or visit myfunsports.com
Flag football ages 8-11, no tryouts, every child plays, 6-week program, co-ed, Practice site: NE,SW or NW. Fee: Early Registration: $65. Season starts April 12. Coaches needed. Call (661) 378-2749 or visit myfunsports.com
Cheerleading, ages 8-11, no tryouts, every child cheers, six-week program; Practice site: NE or NW. Early registration: $65 Season starts April 12, Call 378-2749 or visit myfunsports.com
YMCA
Martial arts (co-ed) for children, adults all ages. Beginers, advanced, self defense, conditioning, and MMA. Individual, group classes available at YMCA on District Boulevard. Training offered by Acadamy of Martial Arts. Open enrollment.
YMCA coed spring sports registration runs through March 31 for following programs:
NFL flag football, ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12.
Spring sports programs: Soccer, T-ball, coach pitch, flag football, girls volleyball, Itty Bitty sports. Itty Bitty Sports are for ages 4-5 (co-ed). Learn fundamentals, basics of basketball, T-ball, flag football, indoor soccer. Parent Participation encouraged at the YMCA gym on District Blvd. Call the YMCA (661) 837-9622 or visit ymcaofkern.org
City of Bakersfield Recreaton and Parks
Adaptive youth tennis lessons for ages 5-older with disabilities, 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays April 6-May 11 at Jastro Park, 2900 Truxtun Ave. Racquets provided for those without one. Call 326-3866.
Adaptive tennis lessons for ages 6-older, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays through March 25, and then April 8-29 at Haggin Oaks Park, 9200 McInnis Blvd. $15 for four lessons. Call 326-3866.
Disc golf clinic, free, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday at Silver Creek Park. Ages 7 and older. Call (661) 326-3866.
Soccer camps on Saturdays, Saturday through March 27. Camps for ages 5-7 9:30-10:30 a.m., and for ages 8-10 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Silver Creek park, 7011 Harris Rd. $35 for four classes. Call (661) 326-3866.
Golf lessons for men, women 9-10 a.m. Monday-March 19 at Buena Vista Golf Course, 10256 Golf Course Rd, for beginning and intermediate levels, ages 18-older. $50 for five-day course. Instructor is PGA pro Alan Sorenson. Call (661) 326-3866.
Skateboarding camp, 9-11 a.m. March 30, April 1 at Beach Skate Park. $60. Improving skills, learning tricks. For more information, Call (661) 326-3866.
Miscellaneous
Terrio Edge/FCA Night of Champions, 6 p.m. March 19 Riverlakes Community Church, 4301 Calloway Dr., featuring Stockdale High graduate and NFL quarterback David Carr as keynote speaker. Event is to raise funds for student athlete camps. It will include dinner from Hodel's Country Dining, live worship music, a live auction. Table sponsorships (8 seats) are $500. Individual tickets are available for $40 each. To purchase tickets, email Dave Washburn at DWashburn@fca.org or call (661) 565-6320 ... All funds raised will go to the FCA Kern County scholarship fund to send local male and female athletes to camps for team building and spiritual growth.
Training
Pair & Marotta Peak Performance accepting athletes for its FAST Forward football spring training program. For youth football players ages 9-13 focus is on developing lower body strength, core stabilization and upper body power. Program runs through March 26 and meets from 4-5 p.m. Mondays, Wedesdays and Fridays from 4-5 p.m. Cost is $195 for seven weeks. Call (661) 912-9991 or e-mail Aaron@pairmarotta.com for more info. Also offering baseball and softball training for athletes 8 through junior high from 4-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. High school athletes meet from 6-7pm once per week. Junior program is $240 for 12 weeks. High school program is $180 for 12 weeks. Email Aaron@pairmarotta.com or visit pairmarotta.com/fitness
