Beach Cities Sports
Led by all-tournament team member Emma White, Mira Costa’s girls’ volleyball team placed second in the prestigious Ann Kang Invitational Tournament held in Hawaii, Aug. 12-14. The Mustangs defeated Los Alamitos before losing to a powerful Chung Shan team from Taiwan. “Taiwan was tough,” Mira Costa head coach Lisa Zimmerman said. “They served well and different than we are used to. Also, they pass and play defense with ease which made their offense tough to stop. It was a fun tune-up for our season.” Shown with their runner-up trophy are: (back row, l-r) Jace Pardon, Emma White, Mandy Smith, Gracie Chavers, Maddy Klineman, Corie Bain, Ella Rosenfeld, (front row) Kelsey McIntire, Katie Warshaw, Andi Zbojniewicz, Kate Kious and Kylie Taylor. Photo by Gary Kious
Volleyball
The annual War of the Roses volleyball tournament is scheduled for Saturday at 8 a.m. on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Hosted by the Beach Cities Ski Club, the tournament has traditionally been a mixed doubles event consisting of division AA, A, B1, B2 and Coed 4s. There is also a youth division and adult-child team tournament. No membership is required to participate. For more information, visit www.bcskiclub.org or contact Don Abbe, 310-433-3398, donabbe@aol.com or Nick Gillett, mail@nick-g.com.
Hockey
The L.A. Kings Hockey Fest will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Toyota Sports Center, 555 N. Nash St. in El Segundo. Current Kings, alumni and special guests will be on hand at the event that includes autograph sessions, outdoor games, food and beer garden, memorabilia dealers and more. Tickets are $20 and available at lakings.com/hockeyfest or by calling 888-KINGSLA.
Basketball
The Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League will be holding sign-ups Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 18-19 and 25-26 in Room 7 of the Community Center, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Celebrating its 30th season, the 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 South Bay Skulls semi-pro football team returns home to face the San Luis Obispo Panthers on Saturday in Waller Stadium on the campus of Mira Costa High School. For more information or to purchase tickets, www.southbayskulls.com.
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 obtain assistance with registration.
The Smackbowl Men’s and Women’s Flag Football Tournament on the Beach returns Saturday, Nov. 13 at 10th & 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.
Fitness
Velocity Sports Performance in Redondo Beach will hold six-week specialty camps beginning Monday, Sept. 20. The Speed & Agility Camp is open to 3rd-8th graders and will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Athletes improve quickness, power, speed and flexibility with reducing likelihood of injury. A Sports Fundamental Movements camp is available for 1st and 2nd grade students and focuses on developing motor skills and coordination while introducing them to football, basketball, T-ball and soccer. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-4:45 p.m. Cost is $199 for 2x/week; $119 for 1x/week. Session 1 runs from Sept. 20-Oct. 27. Session 2 is held from Nov. 1-Dec. 8. To register or for more information, visit www.velocitysp.com/southbay. ER