Running: Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program for girls ages 8 to under 14 years to build self-esteem through running and discussions related to friendship, bullying, healthy eating habits and other issues facing young girls. Participants gradually train for a 5K run. Meets Mondays and Thursdays. Offered through the MB Recreation Dept. 310-802-5448.
Skateboarding: Skatepark PV, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, has teamed up with Beachsports and the City of Rolling Hills Estates to host the 2nd Annual SK8 the Hill Event on Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the basketball court of Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, just north of PV Dr. North.
The free event includes ramps, rails and grind boxes to skate on. Food trucks will be there as well as local teams. Free copies of Skateboarder Magazine with local pro Kenny Anderson on the cover will be available. For more information, visit www.skateparkpv.org.
Cycling: As part of its 2012 race season, the Los Angeles Velodrome Racing Association (LAVRA) will be holding Friday Night Racing on March 23 at the Velo Sports Center, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. with the warm-up at 7 p.m. Racing begins at 7:30 p.m. with A, B and C style races. Entry fee is $20. Pre-registration is available at www.socalreg.com. Located at the Home Depot Center, the facility provides a safe and healthy environment to ride and is the only world class indoor velodrome in North America hosting athletes from all over the world. Youth and adult programs for beginners, intermediates and advanced riders are available. For more information including the 2012 race schedule, visit www.lavelodrome.org.
The Baxter Time Trial Series of bicycle races has started, and will continue each Sunday through Sept. 30 on a course in Carson, near Torrance. Often called the “race of truth,” a time trial is a race against the clock. There are men’s and women’s categories for several different age groups. Racers are awarded points for placing and winners are announced at the end of the series. The Baxter Series is sponsored by the South Bay Wheelmen, a club for racers, aspiring racers, and those who just love to ride their bike. Participants in the Baxter races must be a club member and have a US Cycling Federation license, but membership and a one-day USCF license can both be obtained at the race. For more information, visit the South Bay Wheelmen website at www.southbaywheelmen.org. Click on the Baxter TT Carson for a map to the race site.
Volleyball: The United States Youth Volleyball League welcomes both boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 15 to play in its Spring 2012 season. The Hermosa Beach season lasts for eight weeks and will start on April 11, ending June 6. The Hermosa Beach league will meet at South Park on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The USYVL is a volunteer organization and is currently looking for volunteers for the spring 2012 season. We are in need of volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, first-aid administrators (must be currently CPR/first-aid certified), and site directors. Player and volunteer registration for the spring 2012 season can be done online at www.USYVL.org. For more information, contact the USYVL National Office at 1.888.988.7985.
Fitness: AdventurePlex, 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach invites family members ages 5 and up to improve balance, strength and power on its 35-foot outdoor rock walls, which are open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $8. Also available is a ropes course where groups of seven (ages 8 and up) start each half hour every Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost for the ropes course is $20; advance registration is recommended. Overall cost ranges from $8 to $2, depending on activities. For more information, call 310-546-7708.
Golf: A scramble format tourney is being organized by Our Lady of Guadalupe parish on Friday at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach. The 12:30 p.m. shotgun start will be followed by a sit-down dinner. Fee of $175 per person includes lunch, dinner, gift bag, raffle and, of course, 18 holes of golf. Play as a foursome, partial or individual. Proceeds benefit the school and parish. Contact olggolf@yahoo.com or 310-372-7486 for more information.
Aquatics: Lap Swimming at Begg Pool, Monday-Thursday 8-9 p.m. $4/session. 1402 N. Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach. 310-802-5429.
The Master swim program at Redondo Union High School’s new aquatic center is for all levels: novice/beginner to triathlete/competitive swimmer. To sign up for a free workout-log on to swim.net/scaq.
Surfing: The South Bay Boardriders Club continues its 2011-12 South Bay Surf Series Saturday at 26th Street, Manhattan Beach (sponsored by Pier Surf). Contests are open to non members and include divisions from micro groms (9 and under) up to legends (50+). Future contests will be: Saturday, April 21 at El Porto (sponsored by Surf Concepts) and Saturday May 19 at the Manhattan Pier (sponsored by Spyder Surf).
Soccer: Girls ages 6-12 are invited to participate in the Mira Costa Youth Girls Summer Soccer Camp to be held July 9-13 at the Marine Sports Complex, 1751 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach. The camp is led by Mira Costa Head Coach Patty Perkinson and will include counselors from the Mustang’s girls soccer team. Cost is $195. To sign up, visit www.miracostagirlssoccer.com.
