Fundraising: Mira Costa’s State Champion rugby team is one of eight teams nationwide to be invited to the US Rugby Nationals Tournament to be held May 19-21 in Charlotte, N.C. The goal is to reach $30,000 to cover travel costs and fees for all 25 players and their coaches/trainers. Donations are 501c3 tax deductible. For more information email michelle.kissman@gmail.com.
Beach Volleyball: The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will host its Spring Classic tournament featuring boys 14 and girls 10/12/14/15/18 divisions on Sunday, Apr. 3 at Hermosa Beach. Entry fees are $65 per team. For more information and to register, visit aaubeach.org.
The California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) will be holding tournaments at Marine Street in Manhattan Beach. On Saturday, Mar. 26, Mens Open and Womens Unrated divisions compete followed by Mens AA on Sunday, Mar. 27. For more information, visit cbva.com.
Baseball: Mira Costa will be holding a Spring Break Hitting Camp for 5-13 year olds Monday through Friday, Apr. 4-8. Run by Mustang coaches and players, the camp focuses on hitting but will also provides basic instruction in pitching, defense and baserunning. All campers get a camp shirt and daily snack. Junior High campers will be separated into an elite group and given an introduction to high school baseball practice. Cost is $250 for five day (daily rates available). For more information, contact Cassidy Olson, 310-892-9988, cassolson@earthlink.net.
Tennis: Registration is available for Mira Costa’s Spring Break Youth Tennis Camp to be held Monday through Friday, Apr. 4-8 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Open to boys and girls ages 8-14, the weekly fee of $225 includes a t-shirt and snacks (prices also available for 1-4 days). The camp is run by Mira Costa head coach Joe Ciasulli and asst. coach Mark McGuire. For more information, visit miracostahigh.org..
Football: The Co-ed Flag Football on the Beach Thursday night league begins Thursday, Apr. 28 at 6 p.m. at 10th St. and The Strand in Hermosa Beach. Games are played with two 20-minute halves, alternating guy and girl quarterbacks, non-contact, girl TDs worth double points. Registration offered as a team only and must be made at the Community Center at 710 Pier Ave. in Hermosa Beach. Cost is $265 per team with 10 person roster limit. For more information, contact Chris (cyj@prankmonkey.org), Anna (anna@prankmonkey.org) or 310-877-3148.
Triathlon: Registration is open for the 12th annual Redondo Beach Triathlon, which will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12 at the Veteran’s Park/Pier area in Redondo Beach. All of the proceeds go to Cheer for Children, a non-profit 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 mini-sprint (half the distances) is also available. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division and the top two relay teams. Sprint fees are $65 (ages 13-19 and 65 and older), $80 (ages 20-64), $115 (relay). Mini-sprint fees are $6 and $85 for the relay. Add $5 after Mar. 31. For more information, visit rbtriathlon.com.
