Triathlon: Redondo Beach athletes emerged victorious in the 33rd San Diego International Triathlon, highlighted by Chris Foster’s sixth win at the event.The 33-year-old finished the 1 kilometer swim, 30K bike and 10K run in 1 hour, 29 minutes, 23.4 seconds to capture the men’s title. Taylor Spivey, 24, a Los Angeles County Lifeguard JG instructor at Torrance Beach, won the women’s crown at 1:39:58.6 seconds.
Tennis: The 3rd annual Jester & Pharley Phund Benefit Doubles Tennis Tournament will be held at Alta Vista Park, 715 Julia St., Redondo Beach on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. – 5p.m. with proceeds supporting the donation of the late David Saltzman’s book “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle” to children being treated for cancer. Entry fee is $45/players and includes lunch, photos and giveaways. A raffle and silent auction will also be held. To register, visit thejester.org.
Swimming: Any contestant who did not compete in the 2014 Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim and would like to enter this year’s event on Sunday Aug. 2 must pass a 500-meter “check out” swim offered at the Hermosa Beach Pier July 11, 18 and 19 from 9-11 a.m. Decisions of lifeguards at “check out” swims are final. For more information, visit surffestival.org.
Beach Volleyball: Olympic silver medalist Mike Dodd and US Jr. National Team coach Patty Dodd are offering beach volleyball camps for boys and girls ages 8-17 to be held at Rosecrans Ave. in Manhattan Beach. Three Monday through Thursday camps are available the weeks of July 20 (Patty Dodd) and Aug. 10 (Mike Dodd) from 2:30 – 5 p.m. each day. Cost is $220 per camp or $60/day. For more information and to register, visit doddvolleyballschool.com.
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will hold the third of four Marine Summer Series tournaments on Tuesday, July 14 at the Marine Street courts in Manhattan Beach. The event features Girls 16U, 14U and 12U divisions. Entry fee is $55 per team. The series concludes July 21. For more information, visit auubeach.org.
The 17th Annual BarryBob Invitational, a 4-person tournament and beach volleyball oldtimers day, will take place Saturday, July 11 at 9-4 The Strand, Manhattan Beach. Kids ages 10-14 (not yet in high school) can register for the 5th Junior BarryBob by contacting Tim Walmer, walmy1@aol.com.
The 4-on-4 Co-ed Tuesday Beach Volleyball League begins July 14. Games will be north of the Hermosa Beach Pier from 6-8 p.m. with a maximum of 44 teams. Season is six weeks long with two weeks of playoffs. Registration must be made at the Community Center at 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. For more information, contact Bill Sigler (bill@smacksportswear.com) and/or Chris (cyj@prankmonkey.org).To register online, visit smackfestevents.com.
Billed as the largest co-ed 4’s beach volleyball tournament in the nation, Smackfest celebrates its 22nd year Saturday, July 18 on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Competition runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature many costume-themed teams. Proceeds benefit So Cal Foundation for Children (SCFC). The Dave Williams Memorial Pro Division will offer cash and prizes worth $5,000. Proceeds and raffle from the Pro Division will be donated to USA Volleyball’s fund in Williams’ name. The event features music, fashion, food and drinks. To register, visit smackfestevents.com.
Basketball: Coach Dave Miller, a current NBA and College basketball analyst, has announced his MVP CAMP summer basketball dates to be held at Aviation Sports Complex 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd Redondo Beach. The Monday through Friday sessions run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Aug. 3-7 and are open to boys and girls ages 5 -14. Online application is available at mvpcamp.com. For more information, call 310-995-2932.
Baseball: Run by Mira Costa coaches and players, the Mustangs Youth Summer Baseball Camp is open to players ages 5-13. The camp run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.- 12 noon July 27-31. Campers receive a shirt and small snack every day. There will be two divisions this year Juniors (5-10) and Elite (11-13) To register go to miracostabaseball.com or call 310-892-9988.
