Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race: The 34th consecutive running of this historic race starts Sunday at 6 a.m. at Two Harbors on Catalina Island and finishes at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Top paddlers are expected to finish the 32-mile race in just over five hours. Over 100 paddlers are expected to compete. For more information visit CatalinaClassicPaddleboardRace.org.
Beach Volleyball: Nominations are being accepted for the CBVA Beach Volleyball HAll of Fame Class of 2016. Send nominees along with a short bio for each one to info@cbva.com. Deadline is Monday, Aug. 29.
The California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) returns to Hermosa Beach on Saturday Aug. 27 when the Campsurf Men’s AAA, A and Campvolley Women’s tournaments take place. Coed action will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at Marine Street In Manhattan with the popular Mike Cook Mixed and Father/Daughter tournaments. For more information, visit cbva.com.
Fundraising: The Manhattan Beach Badminton Club (MBCC) Junior Foundation’s 1st annual “Pub at the Club” Beer and Food Festival will be held Sunday, Aug. 28 from 1-5 p.m. MBBC will welcome more than 35 local and regional premium craft breweries and restaurants to the South Bay and will donate 100% of the ticket sales to their Junior Foundation Programs. MBBC Jr. Foundation is a charity dedicated to developing champions on and off the court by supporting all athletes, including special needs and para-athletes. MBBC is located at 516 18th Street. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com.
The second annual “Row for a Reason” will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10 at Body One Fitness, 201 Herondo St. in Redondo Beach. The 24-hour event begins at noon Friday raising funds for Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB). Participants can sign up for a $50 donation for half hour time slots. The inaugurla event raised nearly $12,000. To register visit rowforareason.org. For more information email info@rowforareason.org or call 310-379-5425.
Baseball: South Bay Refinery Baseball and Softball will be hosting a West Torrance Field Restoration Golf Tournament Thursday, Oct. 27 at Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes. The four-person scramble tournament begins at 1 p.m. with awards dinner to follow. Entry fee of $150 includes: Green fees, cart, tee package putting contest, lunch and dinner. Sponsorship packages are available. Proceeds will be used for equipment, supplies and facility improvements of the former Babe Ruth field located at Entradero Park in Torrance. For more information call 310-961-4025 or visit southbayrefinery.com.
Triathlon: Registration is open for the Day at the Beach Triathlon to be held at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 in Hermosa Beach. The event includes a 1/4 mile ocean swim, 10 mile bike and 3 mile run. Fees are $110 (individual) and $165 (relay) through Oct. 10. Add $15 thereafter. For more information, visit dayatthebeachtri.com.
