Beach Cities Sports: Aquatics, cycling, football, running, volleyball and more

Since the inaugural event in 2005, the Redondo Beach Triathlon has donated over $75,000 to Cheer for Children, a non-profit organization that gives seasonal parties and raises money for acutely ill children at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. At the Cheer for Children Easter Party held at Washington Elementary School in Redondo Beach, a check for $6,000 was presented by Redondo Beach Triathlon Race Director Rick Crump (left) with Premier Sponsor Dave Terpening of California Health Plans and Supporting Sponsor Lloyd Taylor of Triathlon Lab. On hand to receive the check were Kathryn Hansen, President of Cheer for Children, Donna Dawick, Corresponding Secretary, two Easter bunnies and a few of the students.

Since the inaugural event in 2005, the Redondo Beach Triathlon has donated over $75,000 to Cheer for Children, a non-profit organization that gives seasonal parties and raises money for acutely ill children at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. At the Cheer for Children Easter Party held at Washington Elementary School in Redondo Beach, a check for $6,000 was presented by Redondo Beach Triathlon Race Director Rick Crump (left) with Premier Sponsor Dave Terpening of California Health Plans and Supporting Sponsor Lloyd Taylor of Triathlon Lab. On hand to receive the check were Kathryn Hansen, President of Cheer for Children, Donna Dawick, Corresponding Secretary, two Easter bunnies and a few of the students.

Aquatics: April 11 is the deadline to sign up for these two sessions of Junior Lifeguard Conditioning Program, where you can train to pass the Jr. Lifeguard Swim Test or a Conditioning Workout for Returning JGs. Space is limited. Session 1 begins today – May 2, Mon/Wed/Thurs, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ($120.), Session 2 is May 6 – May 23, Mon/Wed/Thurs 4 – 5 p.m. (also $120). Online: www.mcaquatics.org or email mwilson@dewittpetroleum.com. The program is designed to refine basic skills, condition and improve swimming times, and classes are taught by members of the MCHS Water Polo team under the supervision of Coach Jon Reichardt. MCHS Pool, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach.

Manhattan Beach resident and 2012 Olympic Women’s Water Polo Gold Medal Coach Adam Krikorian will be the featured speaker at a casual gathering of water polo enthusiasts on Friday from 6-9 p.m. Also slated to speak on how to play water polo in college or for Team USA will be Natalie Benson, two-time Olympic medalist and three-time National Champion along with current and former members of the U.S. Olympic water polo teams. Pre-sold tickets are $60 (adults 21 and over) and $30 (young adults 13-20). Add $15 at the door. Mexican food, beer, wine and soft drinks are included in the ticket price. For more information, contact Ron Giery, beachcitieswp@gmail.com, 310-345-1068 or Kris Raney, krisraney2000@aol.com, 310-725-2243.

As a fundraiser, Redondo High School Aquatics is offering its annual Junior Lifeguard test prep classes beginning April 22. Sessions will run April 22 – May 2, and May 6 – May 16. There are six one-hour classes in each session. For information, e-mail coach Mark Rubke at mrubke@rbusd.org.

Registration is now open for the 2013 Dwight Crum Pier to Pier Swim. The swim will be held on Sunday, Aug. 4. Registration for the swim may be done online at surffestival.org or through the Active.com link. Additional race information is available on the website or by following on twitter @pier2pier_swim.

Football: The Redondo Beach Youth Football & Cheer is now taking mail in registration. Forms can be downloaded at eteamz.com/redondobeach and mailed to RBYFC, P.O. Box 1006, Redondo Beach CA 90278. There will also be a walk-up registration on Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Perry Park, 2301 Grant Ave in Redondo Beach. In order to receive the early bird discount all fees need to be received no later than April 28.

Co-ed Flag Football on the Beach returns to 10th Street and The Strand in Hermosa Beach when its Thursday league kicks off April 25. Alternating guy and girls quarterbacks, teams play two 20-minute halves beginning at 6:30 p.m. each week. The 7-week season is followed by two weeks of playoffs. Cost is $265 per team for City Registration and must be made at the Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. in Hermosa Beach prior to the first day of the league. Individuals may be placed on a team for registration. Online registration is available at hermosabch.org. For more information, contact Chris, cyj@prankmonkey.org, 310-877-3148 or Anna, anna@prankmonkey.org.

Running: Registration is ongoing for the Hermosa Beach 5,000 which will take place Saturday, April 20. Events begin at 7:30 a.m. with what Race Director Jeff Atkinson dubs the world’s only Skateboard 5K. Riders will receive skate T-shirts, commemorative bracelets and finisher’s medals. The Baby Jogger 5K ensues immediately after the Skateboard 5K, followed by the Men’s 5K, the Women’s 5K, the City Walk and concluding with the Kid’s Races (ages 2-12). Entry fees are $35 for the 5K run/walk; $25 for the Skateboard 5K and Kid’s Races (add $5 after April 1). Unique awards will be given to the top five in all 50 age divisions. All participants receive the collector’s 7th edition T-shirt and bracelet. All kids receive participant medals. For more information or to register, visit HB5000.com.

Registration is open for the 20th annual Village Runner 4th of July 5K Run/Community Walk, and Firecracker 5K in Redondo Beach. Early Registration Prices for adults and kids running the 5K are $30. New sponsors Land Rover South Bay, RemedyPharm and Providence Little Company of Mary will assist in the festivities which include a two-day Expo, costume contest and parade of the previous men’s and women’s winners. The race, which draws over 4,000 runners and walkers, begins on Thursday, July 4 at 8 a.m., starting and finishing at Riviera Village in Redondo Beach, CA. The race has to one of the largest races here in Southern California, with 4500 runners expected for the start of the race. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Redondo Beach Firefighters Association and local area schools. Leading up to the race, weekly training runs and running socials will be held. All participants will receive a 4th of July Run T-shirt. There will be chip timing, age division awards and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5K run. For additional information and registration, please visit villagerunner.com.

Entries are now available for the Torrance Relay for Life, an annual 24-hour now in its 11th year working with the American Cancer Society in the fight against cancer. The event is scheduled for April 27 – 28 at South High School in Torrance. For more information, contact Kevin Glover, 626-863-9645, kcglover90@gmail.com.

Volleyball: The California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) will be holding Campsurf.com Men’s and Women’s A tournaments Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Cost is $42.50 per team. For more information, contact Chris Brown, 310-766-7234. On Saturday, April 20, the CBVA will be holding Men’s and Women’s Open tournaments beginning at 9 a.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Cost is $62.50 per team. For more information, contact JP Saikley, 310-220-9558 or visit cbva.com.

The Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) Southern Pacific Beach Volleyball Circuit hosts the Los Angeles Open Sunday at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa Del Rey. Competition begins at 9 a.m. and features boys 18U/16U/14U/12U and girls 16U/14U/12U/10U divisions. Open to AAU members, the cost of the tournament in $63.99 per player. The tournament is also a qualifying event for the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games held in Hermosa Beach July 27-30. For more information, visit aaubeach.org or contact Gino Grajeda, spvcvolleyball@hotmail.com.

Triathlon: Registration is ongoing for the 9th annual Redondo Beach Triathlon sponsored by California Health Plans. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 9 at the Veteran’s Park/Pier area in Redondo Beach. All of the proceeds go to Cheer for Children, a non-profit organization that gives seasonal parties and raises money for acutely ill children at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. The USAT sanctioned scenic course event consists of a 1/2-mile swim, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run. Space is limited to the first 600 entries. A non-competitive mini-sprint (half the distances) is also available. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division and the top two relay teams. Sprint fees are $75 (ages 13-19 and 65 and older), $85 (ages 20-64), $115 (relay). Mini-sprint fees are $65 and $95 for the relay. Add $5 after May 31. For more information, visit rbtriathlon.com.

Cycling: The South Bay Wheelmen hosts a group ride on the first Saturday of every month. Cyclists meet in the parking lot of the Catalina Coffee Company, 126 N. Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach at 9 a.m. The moderately-paced ride is 30-40 miles with some climbing and regroups at several points so no one gets left behind. The Wheelmen also hosts the Baxter Time Trial Series of bicycle races that began this week and will continue each Sunday through Sept. 29 on a course in Carson. Men and women divisions compete in several age groups where racers are awarded points for placing and winners are announced at the end of the series. For more information, visit southbaywheelmen.org.

Surfing: The South Bay Boardriders Club has two meets remaining in its South Bay Surf Series. Open to non-club members, contests are slated for Saturday at El Porto and Saturday, May 11 at the Manhattan Beach Pier. For more information, visit southbayboardriders.com.

With a 21-12 win over the Sharks at American Martyrs School, Maroon 7 captured the G4 division of the Manhattan Beach Youth Basketball League with a perfect 13-0 record. Players include (left to right) Maiken Pardon, Riley McIntire, Kate Gebele, Kacey Feng, Zaakira Price-El, Lauren Kidman and Riley Summers. The team was mentored by head coach Ron McIntire (left) and assistant coach Scott Kidman. Photo by Laura McIntire

With a 21-12 win over the Sharks at American Martyrs School, Maroon 7 captured the G4 division of the Manhattan Beach Youth Basketball League with a perfect 13-0 record. Players include (left to right) Maiken Pardon, Riley McIntire, Kate Gebele, Kacey Feng, Zaakira Price-El, Lauren Kidman and Riley Summers. The team was mentored by head coach Ron McIntire (left) and assistant coach Scott Kidman. Photo by Laura McIntire

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