Treasure Valley community sports calendar

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Meridian Youth Baseball and Softball: Registration for the spring season is from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Jan. 21 and Feb. 3 at Meridian High's cafeteria. Bring birth certificate. Late registration is from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 28 at Settlers Park. Visit www.meridianyouthbaseball.org.

East Boise Little League: Registration for the spring baseball and softball season for players ages 5-16 is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 15 at Timberline High's cafeteria. E-mail eblittleleague@cableone.net or download a form at www.eastboiselittleleague.org.

Mountain View Little League: Registration for the spring season is from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 22 and 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 24 at Lake Hazel Middle School. Late registration is from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 31. Visit www.eteamz.com/mtnviewll.

South Boise Little League: Registration for the spring baseball and softball season for players ages 5-16 is from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13, 21 and 27 at Maple Grove Elementary, Building 80. Call 949-4260 or download a form at www.southboisell.com.

Northwest Ada Little League: Registration for the spring baseball and softball season for players ages 5-16 is from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 21 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at Lowell Scott Middle School. Download a form at www.nwall.org or call 323-4716.

Bill Buckner Hitting Camp: Camp for boys and girls ages 8-18 is Jan. 23-25 and Feb. 7-8 at Fort Boise baseball complex. 80 participants only. Call Paul Peterson at 938-8268.

West Boise Little League: Registration for the spring baseball and softball season for players ages 5-16 is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 and 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at Valley View Elementary. Download a form at www.wbll.net or call 378-9336.

High School Baseball: Looking for umpires for the upcoming season. Attend the umpire association meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at Mountain View High if interested.

Idaho Senior Softball Association: Taking reservations for its men's wooden bat league. All skill levels are welcome. Anyone born before 1950 is eligible; no one will be turned away. Play in the Monday night or Wednesday night league or both. Cost is $35 for each league. The draft will take place around March 1 and league play will begin in April. Call Del at 286-9123 or Ed at 322-8902.

Idaho Golden Gloves Fastpitch Softball: Looking for a pitcher for the upcoming season on our 14U team. Call Dan Robbins at 850-4031 or e-mail coachdan@idahosummits.com.

Idaho Sting 14U ASA Team: Looking to fill two roster spots for the upcoming softball season. Looking for a pitcher and catcher but all positions will be considered. E-mail Shawn Schlosser at idahostingfastpitch@hotmail.com.

Men's 25+ Baseball League: Enrolling new players for the season. Call Benjamin Schwartzman at 891-2269 or e-mail bschwartzman@bwslawgroup.com.

Private Hitting/Pitching Lessons: Lessons available for players pre-high school. Hitting instruction with Northwest Nazarene assistant coach Skyler Mantz. Pitching instruction with NNU pitching coach Eric Schaffner. Cost is $30 for a 45-minute lesson, or 6/$150 when pre-paid. Call Mantz at 989-0263 or Schaffner at 989-2836.

BASKETBALL

Basketball Clinic: Caldwell Recreation will put on a first- and second-grade clinic designed to teach boys and girls the fundamentals of basketball before they start league play in March. Each player will receive a basketball to keep so they can practice at home. The clinic is from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 10-31, at a local school. Cost is $20 per child. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 455-3060.

Shooting Stars: Nampa Recreation Center program for boys and girls in kindergarten and first grades is designed to provide a fun, challenging sports experience that emphasizes learning skills and sports values rather than pure competition. Each team will have one 45-minute practice per week at the NRC. Practices will be held during the evenings and games will played Saturday mornings at the NRC. Cost is $24 for pass holders and $32 for non-pass holders. A team placement evaluation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday on court No. 1 at the NRC. Registration deadline is Friday at 7 p.m. Call 468-5858 or visit www.nampaparksandrecreation.org.

Idaho adidas Junior Phenom Camp: Early registration is now available. This camp for boys grades 5-7 is April 3-5 in Boise. Camp is hosted by Idaho Select Basketball. Discounts available for signup during the early registration period. To register, visit www.idahojuniorphenom.com.

Saturday Clinics: Open gym with instruction in basketball fundamentals combined with scrimmage from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Washington Elementary. For athletes in grades 3-6. Call John at 703-4254.

CURLING

Boise Curling Club: 7 p.m. Sundays at Idaho IceWorld. Information on joining at www.boisecurlingclub.com or call Don Eshelby at 409-2298 or Dave Rittenhouse at 331-2788.

FIELD HOCKEY

Winter Indoor Field Hockey Camp: Les Bois Sports Association presents a camp for boys and girls ages 7-15 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 24 through Feb. 28, at Boise Friends (Glenwood and Chinden). Cost is $30 per player. Call Rob Johnson at 608-2526 or e-mail Jason.Vittrup@gmail.com.

FOOTBALL

Snake River Sabercats: Semi pro football team is having a chalk talk session at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Caldwell Baptist Church. Practices begin Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Syringa Middle School, Caldwell. Those interested in joining should call head coach Dallas Hoffman at (541) 235-1436, offensive coordinator Rob Castleman at 371-3763 or visit www.snakeriversabercats.org.

Meridian Police Activities League: Register for spring season for boys and girls PeeWee through Senior (ages 5-13) age groups. Visit www.meridianpal.org, e-mail office@meridianpal.org or call 888-6030.

RUGBY

Snake River Rugby Club: Need coaches for a U19 high school program to kick off in the spring. If you are interested in coaching or refereeing youth rugby, e-mail Matt at mgenetti@hotmail.com with "youth rugby" in the subject line.

SKIING

Cross Country Skate Ski Clinic: Two-hour sessions at 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sunday at Bogus Basin Nordic Center. Beginner to advanced skiers. Arrive 20 minutes ahead. Cost is $39. E-mail bbntclinic@gmail.com.

SOCCER

Mountain Home Youth Soccer Association: Register for spring boys and girls ages 10-18 competitive soccer teams from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McDonald's on AirBase Road. E-mail MtnHomeSoccer@gmail.com or call Curtis Viall at 587-7506.

Boise Nationals Youth Academy: Upcoming youth programs are as follows. Visit www.boisenationals.com or call 342-2249. Spring training and league begins March 9 and continues through May 2. Cost is $85. Registration ends Jan. 15. Spring tots program begins March 21 and continues through April 11. Cost is $45. Registration ends Jan. 15.

CYSA/Idaho Rush: Now taking registrations for the following spring programs: PAKS (Parents and Kids in Soccer): The player and at least one of his or her parents play activities and games together in a group environment, developing balance, coordination, kinetic awareness and a love for the game. Players must be 4 years old by Feb. 1 to be eligible. Cost is $50. Deadline to register is April 1. Recreation: For beginning soccer players or kids who want to play without the pressure of winning. Players must have been between the ages of 5 and 11 on Sept. 1, 2008 to be eligible. Cost is $60. Deadline to register without a late fee is Feb. 1. Select may have some openings for the spring season. Call Carlos at 336-6512. Select-High School: For players who do not make or choose not to play for competitive teams. Players must have been between the ages of 14 and 18 on Sept 1, 2008 to be eligible. Players may register as a team or individually. Cost is $100 for the spring season. Deadline to register without a late fee is Feb. 1. Competitive: There may still be spots on various U11 through U18 boys and girls teams. Call Corbin at 336-6512 for availability.

Les Bois Youth Soccer League: Register for spring season. This is a recreational league open to boys and girls U5-U10 emphasizing skill development and fun. Teams and practices are built around a player's neighborhood and school. Field locations in Boise, Eagle and Meridian. Visit www.lesboissoccer.org or call Theresa at 870-9224.

Meridian Police Activities League: Register for spring season for boys and girls U4 thru U19. Visit www.meridianpal.org, e-mail office@meridianpal.org or call 888-6030.

Open Play: Friday nights at Idaho Soccer Center. E-mail soccerholic6@gmail.com.

TENNIS

Boise Tennis Coalition: Players invited to play at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Julia Davis Park. Call Leo at 859-1518, or Chuck at 336-0483.

TRACK AND FIELD

YMCA Team Idaho Indoor Track: Practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 6 through Feb. 17 at the Idaho Center's Jacksons Track and Field indoor facility, Nampa. Program is for ages 9-18 and also open to adults who are interested in training in the indoor facility. Cost is $90 for Y members and $115 for nonmembers. Call Tim at the Downtown YMCA at 344-5501.

VOLLEYBALL

Peak Volleyball Winter Clinic II: 1 to 3:30 p.m. (serve, pass and defense session) and 4 to 6:30 p.m. (setters and hitters session) Jan. 31 at Apple Athletic Club, Idaho Falls. Cost is $49 for both sessions. Visit www.VBcamps.com for online registration or call (208) 233-3798.

Idaho Stars Volleyball: Taking registration for grades 3-7 for its seven-week teaching leagues. First session starts in January. Participants are taught the techniques of the game and court strategy. E-mail odale1111@msn.com for registration forms.

Senior Open Volleyball: Looking for interested players who would like to play from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road. Looking primarily for those aged 60 and up and aged 65 and up, but it is open to all others. Cost is $3 per session. Call Ed Lenhart at 322-8902 or e-mail hjlenhart18@msn.com.

WRESTLING

Boise State Bronco Buddy Wrestling Club: Would you like to be a "buddy" to a Boise State wrestler? This popular program is offered to kids who have not started classes in the ninth grade. Cost is $60. Send your registration form and check made out to Boise State Wrestling prior to Jan. 28 to the following address: Jackie Smith, 5388 N. Hickory Tree Way, Boise, ID 83713. Call Jackie Smith at 841-3593.

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