Beach Cities Sports: Baseball, running, surfing, volleyball and more

Baseball: The Mira Costa PONY Baseball League (MCPBL) is accepting player registration for the Spring 2012 season. Players ages 4-14 are eligible. Registration cost is $150 for players from ages 4 to 12. The cost for players who are 13 and 14 is $275. Registration is available online at www.miracostapony.com. MCPBL is a Manhattan Beach league based at Mira Costa High School, which also serves players from El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, Redondo Beach and Westchester.

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. Register before Dec. 15 to save $25. RBLL will close registration on Dec. 31.

Volleyball: Registration is now open for The United States Youth Volleyball League spring season. Open to boys and girls ages 7-15, the instructional league teaches the fundamentals of volleyball such as serving, passing, setting, and spiking. Every player who registers will receive a uniform T-shirt, his/her own volleyball, and a participation medal. The league in Hermosa Beach meets at South Park on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. The season runs from April 11 through June 6. Fees are $145 through March 1 (add $40 late fee through April 1). Multiple child discounts available. Registration is available online at www.USYVL.org. For more information about volunteer opportunities, additional locations, registration forms, or other questions, contact 1-888-988-7985.

Running: Starting and finishing under the Christmas lights on the Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday, Dec. 25, this year’s edition of the Manhattan Beach Yuletide 5K Run will offer participants a choice of two races to compete in. The first competition begins at 3 p.m. with the night race beginning at 5:30 p.m. Kid races follow each event. The entire course will be lit by luminarias and glow necklaces, and T-shirts will be given to all participants while supplies last. Registration fees are $35 for adults, $30 for kids races. For more information, visit www.mb5k.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: 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.