Baseball: Early-bird registration is ongoing for Redondo Beach Little League. Open to residents of the City of Redondo Beach between the ages of 4 and 14, the league consists of six divisions and will begin play on March 3, 2012. Online registration is available at www.RedondoLittleLeague.com. Walk-up registration will also be available on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Perry Park. Register before Dec. 15 to save $25. RBLL will close registration on December 31.
Running: Registration is open for the G.I. Joe Bootcamp Fall Pier 2 Pier Run/Walk to be held Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 a.m. Presented by the City of Hermosa Beach, the event includes professional timing and prizes. Cost is $35 per runner. Partial proceeds benefit the Air Force Sergeants Association, Grandparents As Parents and Vitality City in memory of Charlie Saikley. Registration is available online at www.mbbootbamp.com and at Village Runner, 1840 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. For additional information, contact Joe Charles, 310-980-9339.
Volleyball: The Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame has found a home and a kick off party will be held Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Hermosa Beach Community Center, the site of the new exhibit. The California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) founded the Hall of Fame back in 1992 but until recently lacked funding and a location. The party will include a nostalgic photo display, a beach volleyball highlight video as well as honor a handful of inductees. Jim Arico will emcee the evening. All Hall of Fame inductees are invited to attend. Photos, videos and other items are wanted for the exhibit. Donation is $10 for adults, $5 for children. For more information, contact Kevin Cleary, kp.cleary@yahoo.com.
Beach Cities Volleyball Club will be holding tryouts for girls ages 17 and 18 on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rolling Hills Prep Gym, 1780A Oak St, Torrance and on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii St., El Segundo. Tryout fee is $25. Waiver with parent signature required. For more information, visit www.beachcitiesvbc.com.
Surfing: The South Bay Boardriders Club has announced the schedule for its 2011-12 South Bay Surf Series. Open to non-club members, the contests are slated for: Sunday, Dec. 4 at El Porto (sponsored by Becker/Billabong); Saturday, Jan. 21 at 26th St., Manhattan Beach (sponsored by E.T. Surf); Saturday, Feb. 18 at El Porto (sponsored by Dive N’ Surf); Saturday, Mar. 17 at 26th Street, Manhattan Beach (sponsored by Pier Surf); Saturday, April 21 at El Porto (sponsored by Surf Concepts) and Saturday May 19 at the Manhattan Pier (sponsored by Spyder Surf).
Fitness: AdventurePlex, 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach invites family members ages 5 and up to improve balance, strength and power on its 35-foot outdoor rock walls which are open every day from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cost is $8. Also available is a Ropes Course where groups of seven (ages 8 and up) start each half hour every Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $20 and advance registration is recommended. Cost is $8-$20 depending on activities. For more information, call 310-546-7708.
Martial Arts: Three-time UFC champion and MMA Hall of Famer Royce Gracie will hold seminars on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4 at the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu network, 2074 Pacific Coast Highway in Lomita to benefit the Exiles Black boys U-15 soccer team, a non-profit youth athletic organization in the South Bay founded in 1976. Saturday’s classes include kid’s self defense from 1-2:30 p.m.; adult self defense from 3- 5 p.m. and a meet-and-greet from 5-6 p.m. where he will be available for autographs and photos. Sunday’s seminar includes a self defense/jiu-jitsu class from 10- 11:30 a.m. for children ages 11-15. From 12-2 p.m., Gracie will teach a Jiu-Jitsu technique class for adults. The day will end with a MMA adult seminar from 4-6 p.m. In addition to the RGJJ seminars, James Strom, former USC strength coach and professional athletic trainer, will offer a one-hour circuit training workout from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday. There will be door prizes, raffles and a silent auction. Seminar prices are $25 for circuit training classes, $35 per class for children, $50 per class for adults. Spectators are welcome to observe any seminar for a $5 fee. Space is limited. Call 310-325-4100 for reservations.
