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.
Volleyball
Registration and volunteer positions now open for the United States youth Volleyball League (USYVL) Spring Season. The 8-week league in El Segundo at Washington Park and Hermosa Beach at South Park will run from April to June and is also looking for volunteer coaches, site directors and clinicians (volleyball instructors). For more information, log on to www.USYVL.org or call 1-888-988-7985.
Running
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 $30 per person or $150 for a Corporate Team (maximum six runners). Registration forms are available at www.redondo10K.com.
Baseball/Softball
Velocity Sports Performance, 2607 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, will be hosting its Baseball/Softball Speed & Agility Clinic through Feb. 17. The clinic is open to athletes in 3rd-8th grade and is designed to increase speed for optimal range, improve balance and agility on the base path, develop rotational power at the plate, gain strength and reduce likelihood of injury. Sessions run from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fees are $199 for twice/week, $119 for 1x/week. To register, call 310-297-9001 or visit www.velocitysp.com/southbay.
Fitness
GI Joe Winter Boot Camp begins Monday, Jan. 24 and runs through March 25 for ages 8 and up. Monday, Wednesday and Friday sessions are available at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. at the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Cost is $195 ($214.50 for non-resident). Registration is available at www.cityMB.info. For more information, visit www.MBbootcamp.com or call 310-980-9339.
Velocity Sports Performance will be hosting clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays through Feb. 16 at its facility located at 2607 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. A Speed & Agility clinic will be held for athletes 3rd-8th grade and is designed to increase power, explosiveness and top speed while improving first-step quickness, lateral and top speeds with sessions running from 5-6 p.m. Fees are $199 for twice/week, $119 for 1x/week. Velocity’s Sports FUNdamental Movements class is open to boys and girls in 1st-2nd grade and is designed to develop motor skills and coordination while introducing movements in football, basketball, T-ball and soccer. Classes meet from 4-4:45 p.m. and cost $199 for 2x/week and $99 for 1x/week. To register, call 310-297-9001 or visit www.velocitysp.com/southbay.
A Martin Luther King Day Speed & Agility Clinic will be held Monday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Velocity Sports Performance, 2607 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. This camp is for 3rd-8th grade athletes and the focus is on teaching proper running mechanics in order to improve, first step quickness and top end speed. This camp applies to all those who want to improve their running mechanics. Cost is $39. For more information call 310-297-9001 or register at www.velocitysp.com/southbay.
AdventurePlex, 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach is offering its Open Rock Wall and Ropes Course on Saturdays from 12-3 p.m. (Rock Wall is also open Sundays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Whether a single child, the whole family, or just a group of friends (Ages 5 and up for rock wall, 8 and up for ropes course), the course provides challenges of solving problems and overcoming obstacles. Groups of seven will start every hour and will take approximately 45 minutes to complete the courses. Advance registration is recommended. Cost is $8-$20 depending on activities. For more information, call 310-546-7708. ER
