Aquatics
“The Jimmy” 6th Annual Jimmy Miller Memorial Surf Fiesta will be held Sunday at Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach beginning at 7:30 a.m. Five-person teams consisting of one surfer from each skill level from ripper to beginner will ride a variety of surfboards in this one-of-a-kind surf competition. Following the contest, an after party, auction and awards ceremony will be held at Sangria Restaurant, 68 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. Proceeds benefit the Jimmy Miller Foundation’s effort to heal mental and physical illness through surfing and ocean related activities. Entry fee is $40 before Friday, Oct. 8. For more information and to register, visit www.jimmymillerfoundation.org.
The OptimisSport Distance Swim Challenge will be held Saturday, Oct. 16 beginning at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The 12.6-mile swim consists of eight legs, each 1.2 to 2.4 miles in length, and ends at the Santa Monica Pier. At the end of each leg, participants must swim to the beach and check in with medical staff. For those not ready to conquer the full 12.6 miles, there will be competitions in three other distances: 4.8-miles, 2.4-miles, and 1.2-miles. Teams will be able to compete in an 8-stage 12.6-mile relay or a 4-stage 4.8-mile relay. All proceeds from this event will be going to local charities that work to promote living a healthy and active lifestyle. For more information, visit www.distanceswimchallenge.com.
Triathlon
The Day at the Beach Triathlon in Hermosa Beach will be held Sunday beginning at 7 a.m. Beginning with a ?-mile ocean swim, the race is followed by a 10-mile bike course completed with a 3-mile out-and-back run on The Strand. Awards are given to the top five in each division. Individual fees are $115 (relay team: $185). For more information or to register, visit www.mesp.com.
Volleyball
Team Complete Athletes (TCA) Volleyball offers programs from the developmental level to national elite college prep training for girls ages 10–18. TCA has multiple locations in Southern California, including the South Bay at the Hangar Athletic Xchange, 3203 Jack Northrop Ave. in Hawthorne. Younger girls will be placed on teams depending on skill level. Older ages will compete for spots. Plans start as low as $150 per month with flexible payment options. For more information, visit www.tcavolleyball.com or call 949-721-6661.
Basketball
Celebrating its 30th season, the Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through 10th grade. Fees are: $115 for first player; $100 for second; $90 for third. Mandatory tryouts begin Saturday, Oct. 16. For more information, call 310-372-BALL.
Football
The Prank Monkey coed flag football on the beach tournament is back for its annual random draw event on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10th Street and The Strand in Hermosa Beach. Individuals are welcome and no experience is necessary. All teams will be picked at random, playing a minimum of two games. The cost of the tournament is $25 per person. Pre-registration available at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach. To ensure even teams, please sign up with an opposite sex co-entry. Those that do not sign up with an opposite sex co-entry may be wait-listed. Contact Chris at cyj@prankmonkey.org or 310-877-3148 to RSVP or assistance with registration.
The Smackbowl Men’s and Women’s Flag Football Tournament on the Beach returns Saturday, Nov. 13 at 10th and The Strand in Hermosa Beach. Teams created in advance by captains, 5-on-5 (maximum of 10 players per team) begin play promptly at 10:30 a.m. The cost of the tournament is $160 per team via pre-registration only at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, or online at www.hermosabch.org. Individuals must contact organizers in advance to be assigned a team for the tournament. For more information, contact Chris at cyj@prankmonkey.org or 310-877-3148. ER
