Beach Cities Sports: Basketball, running, volleyball, yoga and more
Running: The annual winter Manhattan Beach Glowtide 5K will take place Saturday, Dec. 22 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The race begins and ends under the Holiday lights of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Participants receive glow necklaces and Beachy T-shirts. Unique wooly hats are awarded to the top 5 finishers. Following the 5K will be the Little Elves Dash. Entry fees are $35 for the 5K; $25 for the kids race. To register, visit mb5k.com.
Registration is ongoing for the 41st Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K/5K Run/Walk, to be held Sunday, Feb. 3, and hosted by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. The event includes a two-day Health and Fitness Expo, a Baby Buggy 10K, Kids Run, pre-race Costume Contest presented by the King Harbor Association and Michelob Ultra Post Race Hospitality Area. Participants receive a finisher medal and T-shirt with custom awards presented to the top three male and female finishers in each category. Entry fees are $35 (5K), $40 (10K) and $10 (Kids Run). Add $5 after Jan. 7. To register visit Redondo10K.com.
Volleyball: National High School Coach of the Year Tommy Chaffins is having clinics for beginning to intermediate boys and girls in 3rd through 8th grades. Clinics are held at Redondo Union High School on Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 6:30-8:15 p.m. through Dec. 19. For more information visit tommychaffinsvballclinics.com.
Basketball: Dave Miller, former NBA/College coach and Emmy Award winning NBA basketball analyst is hosting his annual holiday basketball camp for boys and girls ages 7-14. The Christmas Camp is held at Manhattan Beach Middle School and will run Dec. 21-23 from 9 a.m.– 1 pm. Application at mvpcamp.com. For questions, call (424) 200-0697.
Baseball: The Beach City Baseball Academy, 430 E. Grand in El Segundo, is hosting tryouts for new players wanting to be on the Prospect Team. Tryouts will be held Saturday, Jan. 5 with players ages 7-10 checking in at 8 a.m. followed by the 11-14 age group at 9:30 a.m. Current players or those wishing private evaluations should contact Ryan Lopez, ryanlopes10@aol.com. For more information visit beachcitybaseballacademy.com or call 310-322-3955.
Yoga: Yoga on the Octagon at the Redondo Beach Pier is free for all levels. Held Wednesdays 6 – 7 p.m., 500 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach (west end of the pier behind Tony’s). Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Redondopier.com.
Shade Hotel Redondo Beach offers free, all-level yoga on the Aquadeck, Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m., weather permitting. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing. Mats are available on a first come, first serve basis. Shade Hotel, 655 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Call (310) 921-8940 to reserve your spot. Rb.shadehotel.com.