Beach Cities Sports
Parker Kelley and Devon Sousa display their awards after winning the prestigious U.S.T.A. Boys 18's National Doubles Championship in Long Beach. Teammates on Mira Costa’s boys tennis team, the duo won the Bay League Doubles title and reached the quarterfinals of the CIF Boys Doubles Championships. Photo courtesy of Jim Kelley
Triathlon
The 6th annual Redondo Beach Triathlon presented by TC Tri Productions begins at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the Veteran’s Park/Marina area in Redondo Beach. All of the proceeds go to Cheer for Children, a nonprofit organization that gives seasonal parties and raises money for acutely ill children at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. The USAT sanctioned scenic course event consists of a 1/2-mile swim, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run. Space is limited to the first 600 entries. A non-competitive recreational wave (half the distances) is open to 50 entrants. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division and the top two relay teams. To register, visit www.redondobeachtri.com.
Aquatics
Members of the Lanakila Outrigger Canoe Club and Ocean of Hope are hosting a gala event Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at 12 Johns Canyon Road in Palos Verdes. The $60 tax-deductible donation supports The Sarcoma Alliance. The event features wine, beer and food, plus entertainment, door prizes and a chance to win two paddleboards in August. Visit www.active.com/donate/outriggerO2H2010/galaevent and click on donate. Admission also available at the door.
The Jimmy Miller Foundation and Hennessey’s present the South Bay Dozen surf, paddleboard and surfski event Sunday at Torrance Beach. Competition begins at 8 a.m. For information, contact Michael Murphy, 310-991-1837, mjmurf999@hotmail.com.
Baseball
Registration is available for South Bay Surf Summer Baseball Camps which run from July through Aug. 20 at the El Camino College baseball field. Each camp is open to players 7-14 and is held Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fee: $150. Directors are ECC assistant coaches Shane Schumaker and Tony Asaro with a staff of current and former college players and coaches. For more information or to sign-up online, visit www.southbaysurfbaseball.com.
Volleyball
The Amateur Athletic Union hosts the AAU California Regional Championships Sunday at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The event begins at 9 a.m. and is open to boys and girls in 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U divisions. Fee is $60. Contact Gino Grajeda, ggrajeda181@msn.com or visit www.aaubeach.org for more information.
Volleyball Ventures hosts a coed doubles tournament Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The event includes four levels of play (beginner to advanced) and is played in a round-robin format. Players can sign-up individually, rotating players from their pool for each match. Entry fee is $25 per player (must be 17 or older). To register, visit www.vbventures.com or contact Patrick Mejia, 310-929-7169, Patrick@VBVentures.com for more information.
The Aloha Ball Club, in conjunction with California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA), will hold a tournament for boys and girls in 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U divisions on Saturday at Dockweiler Beach. Play begins at 9 a.m. For more information or to register, visit www.cbva.com or contact tournament director Danalee Corso, 310-987-8352, alohaballclub@gmail.com.
California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) will hold tournaments the weekend of June 19-20. Men’s AA competition will be held Saturday followed by Men’s B and Women’s A and open tournaments on Sunday. All action begins at 9 a.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier. For more information or to register, visit www.cbva.com or contact tournament director JP Saikley at 310-220-9559.
The City of Manhattan Beach will host a Father’s Day beach volleyball tournament Sunday, June 20 beginning at 8 a.m. on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. For more information call 310-802-5448.
Fitness
Velocity Sports Performance in Redondo Beach will hold its Sports FUNdamental Movements camp for 1st – 3rd graders June 28 through July 1. Kids develop fundamental motor skills and coordination to improve athletic development while introducing various sports skills. The camp costs $159 and meets from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. To register, call 310-297-9001 or visit velocitysp.com/southbay.
AdventurePlex, 1701 Marine Street in Manhattan Beach, is hosting Open Ropes on Saturdays from noon-3 p.m. for kids and adults ages 8 and up. Participants will bond while solving problems and overcoming obstacles. Groups of seven start every hour and will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the course. Advance registration is recommended. Cost is $20.
Basketball
HAX Summer Basketball Camps are open to boys and girls ages 6-14 and run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. beginning June 28. Four week-long sessions are available. Campers will be taught basic techniques and skills essential to basketball, including offensive and defensive skills, games and team play. Price is $249 per session (lunch available for $5/day). Half-day price is $149 (no lunch). 3203 Jack Northrop Ave., Hawthorne. Visit www.haxla.com or call 310-219-0600 for more information.
Redondo Union High School boys basketball coach Tom Maier will hold the 38th Annual Peninsula Basketball Camp at Palos Verdes High School. Open to boys and girls ages 6-14, camps run July 26-30, Aug. 2-6 (boys only) and Aug. 9-13. Sessions are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. and cost $225/camper. For more information, contact Maier, 310-377-0690 or visit peninsulasportscamps.com.
Dave Miller, former NBA/NCAA basketball coach will host his MVP Summer Basketball Camps July 12-16 and Aug. 2-6. Open to boys and girls ages 5-14, each camp runs 9 a.m. -3 p.m. daily in the state of art NBA training facility at the Spectrum Athletic Club South Bay. The camp focuses on fundamentals including offensive and defensive drills, sportsmanship and positive values that produce life skills on and off the court. Extended care will be available until 7 p.m. Past guest speakers include Derek Fisher (Lakers), Elton Brand (76ers), Paul Pierce (Celtics), Tyson Chandler (Hornets), Baron Davis (Clippers), Jannero Pargo (Lakers), Chris Kaman (Clippers) and Brian Scalabrini (Celtics). Registration is available online at www.mvpcamp.com or by calling 310-643-7978. ER