Running – Run, walk or baby jog along the sea at the annual Manhattan Beach Yuletide 5K on Saturday, Dec. 18. The 5K begins at 2 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier followed by Kids Races at 3 p.m. Jingle Bracelets and Beachy T-Shirts to all pre-registered runners and to late registrants while supplies last. Unique Awards to the top five in all 28 age divisions. Entry fee for the 5K is $28, Kids Races are $22 (add $5 for late registration after Dec. 4). For more information, visit www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=8989.
Soccer – Online registration for the Manhattan Beach Sand & Surf Soccer Winter League season is now open for boys and girls in U5, U6, U7, U8, U9, U10 and U12 divisions. The program incorporates individual skill development with small sided tactical development over a seven week season. Cost is $140 per player; Team Registration – $120 per player (Minimum of 4 players/Maximum of 8); Family Registration – $120 for families registering siblings. Registration closes Sunday, Dec. 5. To register, visit www.mbsandnsurf.com. For more information, contact Dean Ward, mbsandandsurf@hotmail.com.
Velocity Sports Performance is holding a camp for boys and girls soccer players in the 3rd – 8th grade.  This camp is designed specifically to improve agility, speed off the ball, first-step quickness, footwork, increase power in kicks and reducing the likelihood of injury. The three-week camp begins Tuesday and runs through Thursday, Dec. 16 and will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $119/player.  Register by calling Velocity at 310-297-9001 or online at www.velocitysp.com/southbay.
Fitness – Velocity Sports Performance coaches train athletes in grade 3-8 in improving first step quickness, lateral speed and top speed while reducing the likelihood of injury. Camps are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. through Dec. 8. Cost is $199 for twice/week, $119 for once/week. A Sports Fundamental Camp for 1st & 2nd graders will be held Mondays and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. during the same weeks. Velocity Sports is located at 2607 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. To register, call 310-297-9001 or visit www.velocitysp.com/southbay.
Hockey – Velocity Sports Performance is hosting its Hockey Speed and Power Camp to help athletes in 6th-12th grade increase upper/lower body strength, improve first step quickness and use Combat Core conditioning. Camps are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. through Dec. 8. Cost is $199 for twice/week, $119 for once/week. Velocity Sports is located at 2607 Manhattan Beach Blvd. To register, call 310-297-9001 or visit www.velocitysp.com/southbay.
Basketball – Redondo Union High School will be holding its Basketball Alumni Night and Game on Saturday. Former players are invited to participate in a game versus other alumni or the current Redondo teams. The event begins at 5 p.m. with an Alumni vs. RUHS JV game followed by a 3-Point Shooting Contest at 6 p.m. The Alumni take on the Sea Hawk varsity squad at 6:30 p.m. Festivities conclude with an Alumni Reception at On the Rocks at 8 p.m. Fan admission is $10/person and includes a Redondo Basketball T-Shirt ($5 admission without t-shirt). Players Fee is $20 per person and includes a reversible jersey and Redondo Basketball T-Shirt. For more information or to acquire an entry form, contact Don Turner, 310-498-2274, hoopevolution@yahoo.com.
Registration is available for boys and girls in grades K-8 who would like to participate in the National Junior Basketball league held at Hangar Athletic Xchange, 3203 Jack Northrop Ave., Hawthorne. The league consists of an eight-week season plus playoffs and costs $99 ($125 after Dec. 1). Tryouts will be held Dec. 6 and 8. For more information, visit www.haxla.com.
Dave Miller, former New Orleans Hornets/NCAA basketball coach will be hosting his annual Holiday Basketball Clinic December 22-24 at the Spectrum Athletic Club South Bay and will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day.  The focus of the clinic will be to teach the fundamentals of the game in a safe positive learning environment. For more information or to reserve a spot call (310) 995-2932. This is available for boys and girls ages 5 – 14. You can also sign up on-line at www.mvpcamp.com.
Baseball/Softball – Velocity Sports Performance is hosting a Speed and Agility Camp for baseball and softball players in 3rd-8th grade. The camp focuses on increasing quickness and agility, improving home to first speed, rotational power and strength and flexibility. Camps are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. through Dec. 9. Cost is $199 for twice/week, $119 for once/week. Velocity Sports is located at 2607 Manhattan Beach Blvd. To register, call 310-297-9001 or visit www.velocitysp.com/southbay. ER
