Beach Cities Sports
Running
Run, walk or baby jog along the sea at the annual Manhattan Beach Yuletide 5K on Saturday. 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 $32, Kids Races are $27. Click here for information and registration.
Registration is open for the 33rd annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K which will be held Sunday, Feb. 6 beginning at 7 a.m. with the popular costume judging contest. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Baby Buggy 10K at 8:15 a.m. and the 10K at 8:30 a.m. Custom awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category. All participants receive a custom race shirt and two free beers are available in the Asahi Beer Garden for those over 21 years of age (while supplies last). A Health Expo presented by Michelob Ultra will be held at the Seaside Lagoon Saturday Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on race day from 6 a.m. to noon. Race entry fees are $25 per person until Jan. 2 (add $5 after) or $150 for a Corporate Team (maximum six runners). Click here for registration forms.
Fitness
Velocity Sports Performance will be hosting a Christmas Speed Clinic and a Christmas Strength & Power Camp at its facility located at 2607 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. The Speed Clinic is designed to increase power, explosiveness and top speed while improving first-step quickness, lateral and top speeds. The clinic is open to 3rd-8th graders and runs from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 27-30. The Strength & Power Camp is applicable to any sport that requires strength and explosive movements and is open to athletes in 6th grade-college. Sessions meet from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 20-24. The fee for each camp is $125. To register, call 310-297-9001 or visit www.velocitysp.com/southbay.
Basketball
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.
Football
Registration is underway for the Beach Cities Sports Youth Flag Football Spring Season which will begin in March with Friday night, Saturday or Sunday games. The league consists of four divisions for players ages 6-13. Most games are played at Mira Costa’s Waller Stadium, pitting kids of similar ages in competitive, fast-paced 8-on-8 games. Cost is $250 per player. Registration ends January 31. ER