Tomahawks Football Camp
July 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
SELAH TOMAHAWKS FOOTBALL CAMP | Boys, ages 8-13. Cost: $25 for returning players, otherwise $30; includes a T-shirt. Conditioning camp with an emphasis on offensive position skills. Meets 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 3-6 at the Selah Junior High football field; registration at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Loren Wood: 949-8867. selahtomahawks.org
Gene Straughan’s Air It Out Football Academy
July 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
GENE STRAUGHAN’S AIR IT OUT FOOTBALL ACADEMY | Boys, grades 3-12. 4-8 p.m. Aug. 8-9. Quarterback and receiver camp in Selah. Cost: $45. airitoutfootballacademy.com
Summer sport camps, lessons and leagues
May 26, 2009 by Sara Bristol
From A to V, here’s our list of summer sports camps, lessons and leagues:
ATHLETICS, GENERAL
JUNIOR ATHLETIC CONDITIONING | Boys and girls, ages 9-11. Meets 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Two sessions: June 16-30, July 21-Aug. 13. Focus on fitness with exercises, obstacle courses and games. Cost: $60 YAC member, $70 non-member. Open registration begins June 2. Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; yakimaathletic.com; 453-6521.
YOUTH FITNESS ACADEMY | Boys and girls, ages 12 and up. Meets 3-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, June 16-Aug. 13. Instructed by a Certified Personal Trainer. Cost: $99 YAC members, $109 non-member. Open registration begins June 2. Two locations: Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; or, YAC Fitness, 2500 Business Lane, Yakima. For details, call 453-6521 or visit yakimaathletic.com.
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BASEBALL
BEGINNER PEE WEE T-BALL | Boys and girls, ages 4-5. Introduces basic skills; instruction and game each night. Meets 6:15-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 5-26. Cost: $15 Yakima resident, $20 non-resident. Register by July 31. Call for location. Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.
YMCA BASEBALL | Boys and girls, ages 5-10. The Yakima Family YMCA is organizing baseball leagues in Yakima and West Valley. Divisions include T-ball, ages 5-7; Coach Pitch, ages 6-8; and Minors, ages 9-10. League play will be July 13-Aug. 21. Cost is $35 YMCA family members, $45 YMCA members, $50 non-members; an additional $10 fee applies to registrations received after June 27. Volunteer coaches are needed. Register at the YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. For more information call Tyler Johnson, 972-5273.
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BASKETBALL
CADET BASKETBALL CAMP | Boys, grades 3-9. Skills camp led by Ike coaches and players. Meets June 15-18 at Eisenhower High School, 702 S. 40th Ave., Yakima. Grades 3-6: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grades 7-9: 1-4 p.m. Cost: $65, includes T-shirt and ball. Call 966-3516.
DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP | Girls, grades 2-12. Grades 2-5 meet 8-10 a.m. Grades 6-12 meet 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The younger girls are coached by Davis players; the older campers will be coached by the Davis girls’ basketball staff. Camps are June 15-18 at Davis High School, 212 S. Sixth Ave., Yakima. Cost: $40. For more, contact Davis Girls’ Basketball Coach Quantae Anderson at 573-2500.
NBC BASKETBALL CAMP | Boys and girls, ages 8-14. Meets July 20-24 at Eisenhower High School. Energetic camp provides training in speed, skill development and sports psychology Cost: $250. Register at nbccamps.com or 800-406-3926; local contact Eddie Allen, 594-9365.
ONE-ON-ONE GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP | Girls, ages 8-12. Meets 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 3-5 at the YVCC Sherar Gym. Individual skills coaching focuses on ball handling, attacking the basket, effective passing and more. Cost: $75, includes a T-shirt. Contact Becky Jones at 480-1002.
WEST VALLEY GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP | Girls, grades 3-8. Learn basketball skills, including teamwork, ball-handling, shooting and sportsmanship from WVHS coaches and players. Meets June 29-July 2 at West Valley Junior High School. Grades 3-5 meet 9 a.m. to noon. Grades 6-8 meet 1-4 p.m. Cost: $75, includes basketball, T-shirt, team photo and written evaluation. Limited to 60 campers; pre-registration deadline is June 10. For more, call Kellee Toner at 966-8578.
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FOOTBALL
YMCA FLAG FOOTBALL | Boys and girls, ages 6-11. The Yakima Family YMCA is organizing flag football leagues in Yakima and West Valley. Divisions are ages 6-7, ages 8-9 and ages 10-11. League play will be July 13-Aug. 21. Cost: $35 YMCA family members, $45 YMCA members, $50 non-member; an additional $10 fee is charged for players who register after June 27. Volunteer coaches are needed. Register at the YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. For more information, call Tyler Johnson at 972-5273.
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GOLF
THE FIRST TEE OF YAKIMA | Boys and girls, ages 5-17. Non-profit organization teaches life skills, including manners and responsibility, through the game of golf. Meets are several area parks and golf courses. Cost: $50; full-fee scholarships available to all who ask. The First Tee of Yakima, thefirstteeyakima.org; 949-6349.
FISHER JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT SERIES | Boys and girls, ages 6-16. Enjoy friendly competition and win prizes in this three-part tournament series, held June 25, July 23 and Aug. 13. Ages 6-9: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 9-12: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 12-16: 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $15, includes T-shirt. Space is limited; register early. Fisher Park Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.
FISHER PARK FAMILY GOLF MONTH | Weekends in July, children 17 and under play nine holes of free golf when accompanied by a parent. Also, the week of July 6-10 is “Take Your Daughter to the Course Week”: Free green fees for young ladies accompanied by a paying adult.
FISHER PARK PARENT/CHILD TOURNAMENTS | Parent with child under 14 years. Two 9-Hole Scramble tournaments are scheduled this summer at Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course. The tourneys begin at 1 p.m. July 12 and Aug. 16. Cost: $15 pair. The course is located at 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.
INTRODUCTION TO GOLF (SELAH) | Boys and girls, ages 6-15. Meets 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 22-July 16, at River Ridge Golf Course, 295 Golf Course Loop Road, Selah. Golf fundamentals, rules and etiquette. Cost: $80; provide your own clubs. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St., Selah; 698-7300.
JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE | Boys and girls, ages 8-16. Play nine holes and keep score. Special prizes given out throughout the league. Meets Tuesdays, June 23-Aug. 11. Ages 8-12 play 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ages 13-16 play 2-4 p.m. Cost: $8 per day. Fisher Park Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.
JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS | Boys and girls, ages 6-16. Yakima Parks and Recreation classes focus on proper etiquette, swings, stance and confidence. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays; multiple times and sessions. Cost: $44 Yakima resident, $53 non-resident. Fisher Park Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.
PEEWEE GOLF LESSONS | Boys and girls, ages 4-5. Games and activities introduce golf basics. Meets 9:30-10 a.m., multiple sessions: Tuesdays, July 7-28 or Aug. 4-25; Thursdays, July 9-30 or Aug. 6-27. Cost: $24 Yakima resident, $29 non-resident. Fisher Park Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075.
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SKATEBOARDING
INTRODUCTION TO SKATEBOARDING (SELAH) | Boys and girls, ages 6-12. Meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, June 23-July 23, at Selah Skate Park in Carlon Park, 400 E. Goodlander Road. Learn basic skateboarding techniques. Cost: $15-$20, depending on residency. Helmets required. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St., Selah; 698-7300.
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SOCCER
GOAL-LINE SOCCER CAMPS | Boys and girls, ages 6-14. Hone your soccer skills at these personalized clinics. All clinics meet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chesterley Park. North 40th Avenue and River Road, Yakima. Ages 6-14, two sessions: July 13-17 and July 20-24. Ages 11-14: July 20-24. Goal-Line: 541-753-5833. goal-line.com
ITTY BITTY SOCCER | Boys and girls, ages 3-4. Class introduces dribbling, passing and shooting through exercises and games. Parents encouraged to participate. Meets 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, July 28-Aug. 25. Cost: $40 Yakima resident, $48 non-resident; includes T-shirt and ball. Call for location. Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.
PEEWEE SOCCER LEAGUE | Boys and girls, ages 5-6. Improve basic soccer skills and encourage sportsmanship in non-competitive games. Meets 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, July 30-Aug. 27. Call for location. Cost: $40 Yakima resident, $48 non-resident; includes T-shirt and ball. Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.
TINY TYKES SOCCER | Boys and girls, ages 4-5. Learn the basics of passing, dribbling and shooting, as well as teamwork and sportsmanship. Meets 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 13-22, at Eisenhower High School soccer field Cost: $28 Yakima resident, $34 non-resident; includes T-shirt. Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.
WEST SIDE SOCCER CAMP | Boys and girls, grades 1-5. Meets 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 22-26 at West Side Baptist Church, 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima. Soccer skills, Christian coaches, Bible messages, camp T-shirt. Cost: $65 until June 7; $75 beginning June 8. Sponsored by West Side Baptist Church, in conjunction with Uncharted Waters Sports Camps of Colorado Springs, Colo. Contact Suzanne Dieker, Children’s Ministry Director, 965-2800. Download registration at westsidechurch.info.
YAC PEEWEE SOCCER | Boys and girls, ages 5-6. Meets 4-5 p.m. July 13-16. Cost: $45 YAC member, $55 non-member. Open registration begins June 2; limited to 10 students. Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; yakimaathletic.com; 453-6521.
YAC SOCCER CAMP | Boys and girls, grades 1-5. Meets 10 a.m. to noon July 6-10. Focus on soccer skills and fun. Cost: $100 YAC member, $110 non-member. Open registration begins June 2. Bring a soccer ball, shin guards and cleats. Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; yakimaathletic.com; 453-6521.
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SWIMMING
SWIM LESSONS | For our guide to summer swim lessons, click here.
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TENNIS
YAC LITTLE HITTERS TENNIS | Boys and girls, ages 4 and up. Meets 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Four sessions: June 15-18, 22-25, July 6-9, 13-16. Introduction to tennis basics, supervised play. Cost: $25 YAC member, $35 non-member. Open registration begins June 2; limited to 12 students. Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; yakimaathletic.com; 453-6521.
YAC TENNIS 1 | Boys and girls. Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday. Four sessions: June 15-18, 22-25, July 6-9, 13-16. Designed for students with little or no tennis experience, class covers stroke, match play and etiquette. Cost: $42 YAC member, $52 non-member. Open registration begins June 2; limited to 12 students. Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; yakimaathletic.com; 453-6521.
YAC TENNIS 2 | Boys and girls. Meets 10 a.m. to noon Monday-Thursday. Four sessions: June 15-18, 22-25, July 6-9, 13-16. Designed for students with tennis experience, working toward mastery of all basic strokes. Focus on stroke production, introduction to competitive play. Cost: $50 YAC member, $60 non-member. Open registration begins June 2; limited to 12 students. Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; yakimaathletic.com; 453-6521.
YAC TENNIS CAMPS | Boys and girls, ages 4-15. Meets 9 a.m. to noon, three sessions: July 20-23, July 27-30, Aug. 3-6. Improve skills while playing inventive games. Water activities, too. Cost: $70 YAC members, $80 non-member; includes T-shirt and water bottle. Open registration begins June 2; limited to 15 students. Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; yakimaathletic.com; 453-6521.
YAKIMA PARKS TENNIS LESSONS | Yakima Parks and the Yakima Community Tennis Association will team up to offer youth tennis lessons (three skill levels) at Kissel Park, S. 32nd Avenue and Mead, Yakima. Morning and evening classes available; call for times. Four sessions: June 22-July 3, July 3-24, July 27-Aug. 7, Aug. 10-21. Cost: $30 Yakima resident, $36 non-resident. Yakima Parks, 575-6020.
YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS (SELAH) | Boys and girls, grades 3-8. Two sessions, both meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: June 16-25, July 21-30. Grades 3-5: 9-10 a.m. Grades 6-8: 10-11 a.m. Instruction, games and matches. Cost: $18-$30, depending on residency; bring a racket and one unopened can of tennis balls. Meets at Carlon Park, 400 E. Goodlander Road, Selah. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St.; 698-7300.
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TRACK & FIELD
YAKIMA YOUTH TRACK | Boys and girls, preschool and up. Three-week program allows anyone old enough to run the opportunity to learn, practice and enhance skills for track and field. Practice Monday and Tuesday evenings with all-comers meets on Wednesdays, July 13-29, at Kumler Field on S. Cornell Avenue, between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill Boulevard, in Yakima. Cost: $40; $120 maximum per family. Monday/Tuesday practice schedule: 6:30-7:30 p.m. preschool-fifth grade; 7:30-8:45 p.m. sixth grade-adult. All-comers meets ($5 fee for non-YYT members): 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 15, 22 and 29. All participants receive ribbons. For more, call Jennifer Wells at 678-5680.
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VOLLEYBALL
EISENHOWER VOLLEYBALL CAMP | Boys and girls, grades 5-9. Meets 3:30-6:30 p.m. June 4-5 and 8-9 at Eisenhower High School, 702 S. 40th Ave., Yakima. Skills camp led by Ike coaches and players. Cost: $60, includes T-shirt and snacks. Call 573-2629.
Spring Break Soccer Camp (Selah)
March 1, 2009 by Sara Bristol
SPRING BREAK SOCCER CAMP (SELAH) | Boys and girls, ages 3-18. Selah Football Club will host a day camp emphasizing technical and tactical skills with application of skills during match play. Meets from 10 a.m. to noon, March 30-April 3 at the Lince School field. Cost is $60-$70, depending on residency. Register by March 20. Selah Parks: 698-7300.
