Digital Weekly Issue 44, May 13, 2016

MAY 13, 2016 DIGITAL WEEKLY 44

DUBLIN - BASEBALL - SENIOR Gaela reached base all four times in a 5-2 May 10 win over Miramonte-Orinda. The senior shortstop went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks, a double and a run scored. The win was Dublin’s fifth in a row since suffering an extra-inning, gut-punch loss at league-leading Acalanes-Lafayette on April 19. Gaela has led the way both with his bat and glove. The senior’s 22 hits rank second on the team through May 10. He’s also added 14 runs, 10 RBI and four doubles. He’s combined with senior Zach Promes to provide a formidable 1-2 punch in the middle of the Gaels order. Promes has 27 hits, 15 runs and 11 RBI. Dublin sits firmly in second place in the Diablo Foothill Athletic League, three games back of Acalanes after falling to the Dons on May 12. The Gaels are 13-9 overall, and could be a dangerous underdog in the North Coast Section Division I playoffs which begin May 24.

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Roseville earns hosting rights for ASA’s 14U Fastpitch Western Nationals For the third consecutive year the Greater Sacramento Softball Association and Placer Valley Tourism will be hosting a major youth event. This year they were awarded the ASA/USA 14U Class A Girls Fastpitch Western National Championships.

This week-long event will take place July 25-31at fields in both Roseville and Lincoln and is expected to bring 50 teams or more to Placer Valley.

“In somewhat of a surprise move, the ASA National Office in Oklahoma City moved the 2016 ASA/USA 14U Fastpitch Western Nationals from Colorado to Roseville,” said Jeff Dubchansky, Com-

USA SWIMMING SPLASHDOWN The USA Swimming Speedo Champions Series is making a scheduled stop in Placer Valley when, for the first time ever, they will hold the Summer CA-NV Sectional Championships right here in Roseville.

This series highlights some of the best swimming talent in the nation and is broken into four zones: Eastern, Western, Southern and Central. Each zone has approximately five stops.

In past years, this sectional has been held at locations such as Santa Clarita and Clovis. This year, Roseville’s own California Capital Aquatics (CCA) will host this exciting event at the Roseville Aquatics

missioner of GSSA. “This was supposed to be a quiet National Championship year for our committee.”

This move was largely due to the many previous successes the region has had in hosting ASA National Championship events and, according to Dubchansky, the strong support GSSA receives from PVT. The geographic region for this championship is made up of three ASA territories and will bring teams from all over California as well as many out-of-state teams from Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho and possibly even Hawaii. The teams competing must be registered as “A” teams

Complex (RAC) from July 21-24 for the four-day pool competition. There will also be an Open Water Event on July 25 that at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake. This is a 5K event that is open to all sectional entrants and swimmers who meet the listed time standards.

More than 600 swimmers are expected to attend, and will be coming from all over California and Nevada. The format is trial/finals with the trials beginning at 9 a.m. and the finals begin at 5 p.m.

Denna Culpepper, Executive Director for Sierra Nevada Swimming, explained swimmers are allowed to compete in no more than six events and there is no age limit for the meet, only qualifying standards.

“Many college swimmers will be competing at

and participate in their local ASA Association Championships in order to be eligible for this event.

GSSA plans to kick off the championships with an opening ceremonies at Woodcreek High School on July 25. The teams will gather for a day of fun activities that include carnival games, parade of teams, costume contests, guest speakers and more.

New for this year, the games will be streamed live with GameChanger. Now fans will be able to follow their team throughout the tournament via the live scores, play-by-play, stats/spray charts and recap stories. With nearly one thousand youth athletes expected to compete, it is going to be one amazing week of softball. ✪

the meet since they are usually back in their hometowns training over the summer with their USA Swimming club,” added Culpepper.

There will be more than 50 volunteer officials from the California-Nevada region to officiate the meet and CCA will have as many as 200 volunteers to help run the meet over the course of the competition. There will also be a Speedo representative on deck during the entire meet as well as an authorized Speedo merchandise dealer.

Placer Valley Tourism is thrilled to help host such an incredible event. The RAC is located at 3051 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd. So mark your calendars and come watch these top-notch swimmers make a serious splash. ✪ — Copy, photos provided by Placer Valley Tourism

SENIOR

MOMENT Madelyn Murphy hopes to close out her high school swim career by leading Carondelet back atop the NCS

Story by Chace Bryson • Photos by Berry Evans III

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s a freshman in 2013 Madelyn Murphy put her name on a national high school record. She won her first North Coast Section individual title as a sophomore.

And last year, she punctuated her junior high school season by winning a state title at the inaugural CIF Swimming Championships.

So it’s a little difficult to believe there was a time when Murphy was convinced she was so terrible at swimming that she needed to be bribed back into the water.

At age 8, Murphy was ready to quit swimming for good. Only a creative proposition made her reconsider.

“I was bribed that I could get my ears pierced if I could get three county meet (qualifying) times,” she said. “So I gave it one more try.”

She got her qualifying times and piercings, and her confidence slowly grew. By age 12, Murphy realized that swimming was a sport she could become serious about. She transitioned to the Crow Canyon Sharks competitive program and has trained with the San Ramon-based outfit ever since.

On May 13-14, Murphy will complete the Carondelet portion of her swimming career at Concord Community Pool when she enters the North Coast Section Swimming Championships with a realistic shot at winning four titles. One first-place medal in particular would hold some extra weight for Murphy.

“I’ve never won the 100 butterfly,” said Murphy, who will enroll at Cal in the fall. “That’s always been a goal too.”

Her first three attempts have resulted in a third-place finish and two runner-ups. In each of the past two seasons, Murphy has finished the NCS 100-yard buttefly final right behind former Acalanes-Lafayette standout Brittany Usinger. However, Murphy finally got her revenge at the state championship meet when she beat Usinger to the wall by a half-second to take the top podium spot.

BACK FOR MORE Following is a list of North Coast Section swimmers who will be defending individual titles at this year’s NCS Championships at Concord Community Pool on May 13-14. All events are in yards.

BOYS Swimmer Cole Stevens

School Campolindo-Moraga

2015 title(s) 100 backstroke

Maxime Rooney Grant Watson

Granada-Livermore College Prep-Oakland

200 freestyle, 500 freestyle 100 butterfly

Swimmer Samantha Coloma

School Carondelet-Concord

2015 title(s) 100 backstroke

Moriah Simonds

Granada-Livermore

500 freestyle

GIRLS

Usinger, who now ing weekend in 2013. swims for Harvard, won’t Joining Murphy in pursuit be in the picture at this of the crown is Univeryear’s NCS meet. sity of Missouri-bound “My (Crow Canyon) Samantha Coloma, the teammate Gianna Garcia defending NCS champion will be there,” Murphy in the 100-yard backsaid. Garcia competes for stroke, NorthwesternSan Ramon Valley-Danbound freestyler Malarie ville and finished third in Han and Florida Atlantic— Madelyn Murphy the NCS final a year ago, bound breaststroke and just 12 one-hundredths individual medley standof a second behind Murphy. “I know she’s going to be right next to out, Kelsey Witkay. me because we train together so much. That will be kind of special to “(Winning NCS) has been a goal of ours since our freshman year,” swim next to her.” said Murphy, who’s lone individual NCS medal came in 2014 in the In addition to swimming for the butterfly title, Murphy will also be 100 freestyle. “We’re at different clubs so high school is a special entered in the 50-yard freestyle and the 200- and 400-yard freestyle time for us, when we get to come together and hopefully make relays. Carondelet has won the 400 freestyle relay in each of the something. … It’s going to be hard to leave them all.” last six NCS Championships, and Murphy has been a part of the last For Murphy at least, the NCS event will close her high school cathree. reer. She’s already made the decision with her coaches that she won’t That includes her freshman year when she combined with Chelsea attempt to defend her state title, but rather double-up on her training Chenault, Natalie Amberg and Madison White to set an independent to prepare for the Olympic Trials in late June. (private schools) national record in the event.

“My coaches have told me that I’ve brought my training to a new This year, Murphy is part of a senior core that will be trying to lift level this year,” Murphy siad. “It’s brought a lot of confidence and I’m Carondelet to the team title for the first time since that record-breakreally excited to see how this NCS plays out.” ✪

“I was bribed that I could get my ears pierced if I could get three county meet (qualifying) times.

So I gave it one more try.”

A self-professed fan of superheroes, Vacaville’s Jurnee Woodward is hurdling toward history

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he 2016 high school track and field season is heading down the final stretch and the Sac-Joaquin Section’s top athletes are preparing for the finishing kick that is the Section Masters Meet and the CIF State Track and Field Champion-

ships.

At the front of the pack is Vacaville hurdler Jurnee Woodward, who is distancing herself from the field with marks in the 100 and 300 hurdles events that are among the best in the nation this season. At the recent Sacramento Meet of Champions (MOC), the Bulldogs junior raced to a season-best and state-best 13.52 seconds in the 100 hurdles that has Woodward on track to reach the the goal she’s had since before the start of the spring season.

“I know where I should be and I am working towards that,” Woodward said of pacing herself for a strong finish to her junior high school season. “I am running against the clock and the competition and I am really confident.”

As the defending Section Masters champion in both hurdles events, Woodward is the favorite heading into divisional meets, the Section Masters meet and the state finals. She currently has the fastest times in California for both the 100 and 300 hurdles and is in the top 10 nationally in both events. Woodward’s Sacramento MOC 100 hurdles time of 13.52 is the 9th-fastest high school time in the United States this season. Her 41.01 time in the 300 hurdles at the Nike Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays was a personal best and the second-fastest high school time in 2016.

However, the experience of the event outweighed the individual time.

“I really enjoyed my time in Texas,” she said. “I felt that I was able to discover my full potential at the event and it was amazing to be alongside elite college athletes.”

During dual meets and regular events with the Vacaville team, it could be easy to coast through the season and hope to turn on the jets for the postseason. But Woodward makes a point to treat every race as an opportunity to improve and run faster.

“It does not matter what meet it is, it’s still a competition,” she said. “Racing in Texas was inspirational and has made me work even harder in every practice and meet since then. There is always competition out there, so I can’t let up. I always have to put my best foot forward.”

Woodward has done just that and seeks to bring the SJS hurdles titles back to Vacaville for the fourth consecutive year and her second straight season. Daria Cook (2013) and Pattriana Perry (2014) claimed the titles before her and have continued to be a source of knowledge and inspiration for a young hurdler who strives to get better with each race.

She keeps in touch with her former teammates to follow their journey at the collegiate level, so that she can better prepare herself for the future that she desires on the track and in the classroom.

“I am striving to make it to college first,” Woodward said when asked about her goals in the near future. “The transition from high school to college is big, so I talk with my former teammates and pick up any tips about making that transition.”

It’s easy for observers to look beyond high school for Woodward, but the junior is still a kid at heart, as evidenced by her love of super heroes from the comic book pages. And it is easy to see why she likens herself to a speedy comic book legend when approached with a fun question that brings out the playfulness which can be lost in her eye-popping numbers and stats.

“I feel like the best comparison for me is The Flash,” Woodward says with a mix of embarrassment and confidence.

Surely, the likeness is not likely to be contested by the many competitors who have faced her already in 2016, or will race against her in the home stretch of the high school track and field season. ✪ — By Jim McCue, Senior Contributor

RUNNING HOT A number of other SJS track and field athletes are peaking as the season finish line nears. The recent Sacramento Meet of Champions produced helped narrow the list of athletes to watch at the Section Masters Meet (May 26-27) and the 2016 CIF State Track and Field Championships (June 3-4).

BOYS Derrick Griffith II (Cosumnes Oaks-Elk Grove) — The senior turned in season-best times in both the 110 and 300 hurdles events. The Wolfpack star won the MOC 300 in a SJS-best time of 37.67 seconds and currently has the third-best 110 hurdles time in the section.

Parker Caston (St. Mary’s-Stockton) — The Rams’ senior claimed the 200 meter final at the MOC with the top SJS time this season (21.46).

Clinton Spellman (Laguna Creek-Elk Grove) — The junior sprinter was second in the MOC 200 and recorded the second-best SJS time of the season. The Cardinals’ speedster currently has the fastest 100 meter time in the section at 10.75.

Deion Lightfoot-Shelton (Kimball-Tracy) — The Jaguars’ junior won the 110 hurdles at the MOC and turned in the fastest SJS time this season (14.13) in the process.

Luis Grijalva (Armijo-Fairfield) — The junior PR’ed with the section’s top 1600 time this season (4:08.31), which is a full 2.5 seconds faster than the next-best SJS time in 2016.

GIRLS Fiona O’Keeffe (Davis) — The senior is a two-time state cross country champion seeking to conclude her high school running career with more hardware. She won the MOC 1,600 race with a SJS-best time of 4:47.69, which is the second-fastest time in California this season. She is also tops in the section and second in the state at 3,200 meters.

Rae’vyn Lawler (Sacramento) — The junior was the 100-meter winner at the MOC in a section-best time of 11.83. She also turned in the fastest SJS mark in the 200 at 24.35.

Ariane Arndt (St. Francis-Sacramento) — The senior was edged by 0.01 seconds at the finish of the MOC 800, but recorded the fastest SJS time this season (2:09.62). She also helped the Troubadours to the 4x100 relay title at the MOC in a section-best time of 47.92.

She also owns the top SJS mark this season in the 400.

Jasmine Pharms (Stagg-Stockton) — The senior won the MOC shot put competition with a throw of 48 feet, 11.25 inches. It ranks as the top SJS mark and secondbest state mark in 2016.

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STRETCH Taking a quick look at the NCS baseball landscape as the playoffs draw near

Records through May 7 1. (1)

— De La Salle-Concord

17-3

2. (2)

— St. Francis-Mtn View

20-7

3. (5)

▲ Serra-San Mateo

4. (4)

— Heritage-Brentwood

16-3

5. (6)

▲ Elk Grove

18-7

6. (7)

▲ Jesuit-Carmichael

18-7

7. (3)

▼ Davis

19-6

8. (11)

▲ Palo Alto

9. (8)

▼ Bellarmine-San Jose

21-5-1

21-4-1 18-9

10. (10) — Oak Ridge-El Drdo Hills

18-5

11. (12) ▲ Acalanes-Lafayette

18-2

12. (9)

▼ Vintage-Napa

16-7-1

13. (16) ▲ St. Mary’s-Stockton

16-10

14. (17) ▲ Los Gatos

19-10

15. (13) ▼ Sacred Heart Cath.-S.F.

17-9

16. (20) ▲ Casa Grande-Petaluma

16-5

17. (NR) ▲ Redwood-Larkspur

17-4

18. (15) ▼ Maria Carrillo-SRosa

14-8

19. (18) ▼ Archbishop Mitty-SJ

15-11

20. (14) ▼ Marin Catholic-Kntfld 18-4 DROPPED OUT: No. 19 Clayton Valley Charter-Concord BIGGEST MOVERS: Redwood-Larkspur’s debut at No. 17 represents largest move; they beat previous No. 14 Marin Catholic for the second time. Palo Alto jumped three spots for its first visit to the Top 10. The Vikings went 10-2 from April 1-May 5, with the losses to ranked teams.

There’s just a week and a half remaining before the North Coast Section baseball playoffs get under way on May 24. So it seemed like a good time for SportStars to survey the top three divisions and provide our thoughts on what teams should be considered the favorites and which could be lurking in the shadows.

division ONE FAVORITE: De La Salle-Concord — Naming any team other as the favorite seems pretty foolish at this point.

The Spartans have been atop the SportStars NorCal Top 20 since mid-April and have shown no signs of faltering.

De La Salle has just one loss to a NorCal team all season, a 9-1 defeat to Jesuit-Carmichael (currently No. 6 in Top 20) on April 7. The Spartans can score runs, but their dominance in 2016 has been powered by a pitching staff which was boasting a 1.09 ERA through May 11. Seniors Nick Sparks (8-0, 0.50 ERA) and Conner Roberts (6-0, 0.88) are a daunting 1-2 punch for the postseason.

DARK HORSE: College Park-Pleasant Hill — The defending Div. I champs graduated a ton of talent, but there’s still a good amount left behind. The Falcons have quietly compiled a 15-6 record through May 11 and have a number of rising young stars gaining confidence, such as sophomore infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (.417, 19 runs, 5 HR, 20 RBI) and junior hurler Ian MacIver (5-1, 1.41. ERA).

division TWO FAVORITE: Casa Grande-Petaluma — The Gauchos don’t have the most wins in Division II through May 11, but they they do have some of the most meaningful. A crafty team fueled by a pair of dynamic juniors in Arizona State-commit Spencer Torkelson at shortstop and Cal-commit Chris Joakim on the mound, Casa Grande has posted wins over defending Div. II-champion Redwood-Larkspur as well as well as intersection foes such as Vintage-Napa and Bellarmine-San Jose. Torkelson is hitting a robust .443 with 22 RBI through the team’s first 22 games. Joakim is 3-2 with 2.50 ERA and 45 strikeouts through 42 innings.

DARK HORSE: Marin Catholic-Kentfield — Coached by former San Francisco Giants pitcher Jesse Foppert, the Wildcats are right up there with De La Salle as one of the best pitching/defensive teams in the section. No Div. II team has allowed less runs than Marin Catholic through May 11. The Wildcats have had seven pitchers combine for a 1.27 ERA and 46 runs (29 earned) over their first 23 games.

division THREE FAVORITE: Acalanes-Lafayette — The Dons are led by a senior core still fighting to remove the bad taste from last year’s quarterfinals upset loss to Albany. Acalanes was the tournament’s No. 1 seed and fell 3-0 to the eightseeded Cougars. The 2016 Dons have played with a chip on their shoulder as they attempt to regain that top seed and carry it to the finals this time. Acalanes is 19-2 through May 11 behind senior leaders Jake Berry, Tom Henderson and Grant Young. Juniors Will Rembac, Daniel Kim and Josh Candau have also made huge impacts.

DARK HORSE: Analy-Sebastopol — While the Tigers may not have feared pitching like some other teams we’ve highlighted here, they can flat out hit. Seniors Nolan Alvarez (.442, 22 runs) and Doug Ogston (.347, 22 runs) power an offense that hit .310 overall and scored the second-most runs (162) in Div. III through May 11. Analy won 18 of their first 23 games and project to be a higher seed than the No. 9 they were given in 2015. ✪

Records through May 7 1. (1)

— Amador Valley-Pleasanton 18-2

2. (2)

— East Union-Manteca

20-0

3. (3)

— Pioneer-San Jose

20-2

4. (4)

— Sheldon-Sacramento

22-2

5. (5)

— Alhambra-Martinez

17-2

6. (6)

— Heritage-Brentwood

15-2

7. (10)

^ Foothill-Pleasanton

15-2

8. (13)

▲ Oakdale

18-1

9. (7)

▼ Rocklin

19-2

10. (11) ▲ Carlmont-Belmont

21-3

11. (14) ▲ Newark Memorial

16-4

12. (12) — Castro Valley

16-4

13. (8)

▼ Archbishop Mitty-SJ

17-4

14. (9)

▼ Vanden-Fairfield

14-1

15. (19) ▲ Mt. Pleasant-San Jose

17-4

16. (16) — Benicia

17-4

17. (17) — Freedom-Oakley

11-3

18. (18) — Woodcreek-Roseville

16-5

19. (20) ▲ San Benito-Hollister

20-3

20. (NR) ▲ Bear River-Grass Valley 23-2 DROPPED OUT: No. 15 Bishop O’DowdOakland BIGGEST MOVERS: A few strong climbers, including Oakdale. The Mustangs vault five spots and into the Top 10 for first time. Mt. Pleasant took a four-spot leap to No. 15 as it continues to benefit from its early-season win over No. 3 Pioneer.

Jake Berry of Acalanes

The power of flexibility Knowing how and when to stretch will help you to maximize your game Heading into a workout of event, I see athletes to the side sitting down and reaching for their toes.

I assume they are trying to stretch their hamstrings, but the only real work I see getting done is the sharing of weekly gossip.

As a physical therapist, I think to myself, do people really know when to statically stretch versus when to dynamically warm-up? My answer is, probably not.

So I ask, “What exactly is flexibility? Why should we stretch?” Flexibility is basically a joint’s ability to move freely through a full and normal range of motion (ROM). You can achieve greater flexibility through stretching.

Benefits of stretching are: ›› Increased flexibility ›› Improving ROM ›› It aids in relaxation ›› Reduced muscle tension ›› Promotes better posture ›› Boosts skill execution ›› It’s essential for top performance If you don’t stretch before an activity, you may ex-

health watch: ryan sargent perience restricted movement, reduced performance, breakdown in body tissues and long-term injury.

Some stretching essentials are: always include a warm-up. Target major muscle groups. Perform balanced stretching with correct technique. Avoid overstretching and focus on pain-free stretching.

So, what is the buzz regarding dynamic warm-ups?

What is it and why is it important?

A dynamic warm-up is a more active, sport-specific method of preparing for a sport. It maintains warmth in your muscles, primes fast-twitch muscle fibers, increases coordination and helps with injury prevention. Sports require active movements, so what better way to prep for activity than a dynamic warm-up?

Static stretching is ideal to do at the end of your workout. It is a great way to help cool down the body, remove lactic acid, help regulate your heart rate and breathing, increase recovery rate and improve ROM. Physiological reasons for performing a dynamic warm-up include: ›› Increasing the core temperature

›› Increasing heart rate and blood flow to skeletal tissues to improve oxygen uptake ›› Removal of carbon dioxide and lactic acid ›› Increasing activation of central nervous system ›› Increasing rate & force of muscle contraction and efficiency Research surrounding dynamic warm-ups show that pre-exercise static stretching may actually reduce performance by decreasing force and power.

Some examples include a 3-percent decrease in sprint performance, a 9.6-percent decrease in lower extremity power in teen gymnasts, a 5-percent decrease in vertical jump height after static stretching and a reduction in strength persisting for up to 60 minutes. ✪ Ryan Sargent is a certified athletic trainer and program manager for the Athletic Development Program within UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.

DIRT TRACK TO A CAREER TRACK Avid dirt biker John Cunningham took his passion for Cal State Parks and dirt bikes & shifted it into a career

John Cunningham took his passion of riding dirt bikes and turned it into a career as a California State Parks Ranger. Ranger Cunningham has been riding his dirt bike at Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) since he was 10 years old and has been working as a ranger at the park for more than two years.

As a youngster living only an hour away in Reseda, John and his family often loaded up dirt bikes and headed to Hungry Valley for the day. Cunningham fondly remembers his frequent trips to the park, “I knew that coming out here would be fun!”

As a child, John also spent time riding and camping in the Jawbone and Dove Springs area, part of the new California State Parks acquisition that he now patrols.

In his early twenties, John raced Enduro and Hare Scrambles at Hungry Valley SVRA. While riding at Hungry Valley one day, he saw a ranger on a dirt bike (John’s Ah-ha! moment) and flagged him down. As he talked with the ranger, John realized that he needed more college credits to meet the requirements for a ranger position.

While finishing his college classes, he joined the volunteer patrol staff at Hungry Valley SVRA, gaining valuable knowledge which made him more competitive for the job.

After graduating from the six-month training academy to become a California State Parks Ranger, John chose to return and work at the park that he knows and loves. Most weekends you might find John out on patrol at Hungry Valley, either on a dirt bike or in an RZR quad vehicle. As an avid dirt bike rider, he still races a few times a year. Now, though, he mostly focuses on Dual Sport rides, which are often multiday events.

Hungry Valley SVRA became a unit of the California State Parks system in 1980, the same year Ranger Cunningham was born. Having spent most of his life exploring Hungry Valley, he is a natural ambassador for the park. As a ranger, John is now

charged with protecting the park where he grew up. John is the consummate professional; his offhighway vehicle (OHV) experience is evident, and the pride of being a ranger is reflected in the interactions with park visitors.

If you are interested in a job that operates or works with off-highway vehicles (OHVs), there are a variety available with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division of California State Parks. An employee with an OHV background benefits both the park and the public. An added bonus for the employee is working in a scenic setting that supports OHV recreation and environmental stewardship. Shift your passion into high gear; Ranger Cunningham is a perfect example of how following your passion can lead to an exciting career.

For information about being hired for a permanent position with State Parks or to become a State Parks Ranger, check out www.parks.ca.gov and click on the JOBS tab. To inquire about seasonal or part-time employment positions in maintenance, resources, administration, and interpretation at Hungry Valley SVRA, please email recruiter Lisa Zamecki at Lisa.Zamecki@ parks.ca.gov.

Visitors to the State Vehicular Recreation Areas bring a variety of off-highway vehicles to explore the trails and enjoy the thrill of the ride. Hungry Valley SVRA is a 20,000 acre OHV park with almost 150 miles of diverse trails, a motocross track, several practice tracks and a 4x4 obstacle course to improve vehicle operating skills. Park information is tweeted, posted on Facebook at Hungry Valley SVRA and on the Hungry Valley website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/hungryvalley. Hungry Valley SVRA is located at 5301 Peace Valley Road, Gorman, CA 93243. There is a $5 day use fee and $10 overnight camping fee. For more information, call (661)248-7007. Come out and play! ✪ — Content provided by California State Parks

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Two sessions available. Info: www.dlshs.org/ athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925/288-8100 › Dynamite Sports Speed Baseball/Softball Speed Clinic Contact us to inquire about our in-season and offseason clinicsw. To get started we will give you a FREE assessment/evaluation and two FREE small group training sessions. Info: info@ DynamiteSportsSpeed.com › Headfirst Baseball Academy & Summer Camps Our basic mission is to train young players who are willing to work hard to make the next level. We are proven in the area of recruiting talented players and development. Headfirst

has proven relationships with colleges that result in players being connected with desired school. Info: MJi0209@aol.com; Mario74iglesias@aol.com › Mike Murphy Baseball Academy Mike Murphy Baseball is a nationally recognized baseball and softball academy. We’ve been training players in the Bay Area since 1998. MMB trains all levels. Our private instruction, group classes, camps and clinics are the most comprehensive and detailed of any academy in the country. Lets get swinging!

Info: mikemurphybaseball.com; 925-7984487; mikemurphybaseball@att.net › San Ramon Slammers We’re a member of the East Bay Club Baseball League, organized for the benefit of HS baseball players who wish to play competitive baseball but are unable to play for their own school. One practice per week held at a local high school or city park, with a second practice at an indoor baseball facility. Info: www.slammersbc.org/; eastbayclubbaseball@ gmail.com › South Bay Sports Training Based in Saratoga, we offer camps across both spring break and summer for ages 6-14. Info: www.southbaytraining.com; (408) 283-0643; southbaytraining@aol.com BASKETBALL › Advantage Basketball Camps For kids 7-18, we offer the ultimate sports training experience. Main focus is ball handling and moves off the dribble. Also cover shooting, defense. Agoura Hills, Anaheim, Ap-

ple Valley, Calabasas, Carson, Claremont, La Cañada, Lake Forest, Lincoln, Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Redondo Beach, Rocklin & San Diego. Info: www.advantagebasketball. com; 425-670-8877; info@advantagebasketball.com › Bentley School Summer Camp All camps coed and offer instruction, coaching Monday-Friday. Open to rising 6th through 9th graders. Three sessions: Shooting Camp (June 14-16) and two All Skills Camps (June 20-23, June 27-30). Info: Rob Rafeh, Director, rrafeh@ bentleyschool.net, (925) 283-2101 ext. 3241 › Cal Basketball for Girls Provides instruction for players of all skill levels, as we emphasize individual improvement, fundamental skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and enjoyment. We aim to develop and improve both basic and advanced skills such as shooting, passing, ball handling, and footwork.

All interest levels and abilities welcome. Info: 1-800-NIKE CAMPS or info@ussportscamps. com › Bear For A Day Camp A unique girls skills camp with focus on preparing for the next level. Geared for the skilled and motivated athlete. Cal head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, along with her assistant coaches and players, will help improve your game by providing elite on-court training as well as film sessions and clinics. This camp provides an inside view of the Cal Women’s Basketball experience. Info: 1-800-NIKE CAMPS or info@ ussportscamps.com

› De La Salle Basketball Camp Play Hard, Play Together, Play Smart and have fun! All campers will have a great camp experience and, most importantly, have fun. We educate each camper so they have a solid base at becoming the best they can be. Six sessions available. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925/288-8100 › East Bay Bulldogs Our club program is open to boys and girls, 2nd grade to high school varsity. Last year, we had 21 teams for spring including four girls teams and three high school boys teams. The beauty of the Bulldogs is we have room the elite player and the beginner. Offerings in the fall, summer, as well as skills clinics. Info: www.leaguelineup. com/ebbulldogs; 925-570-1334 › Excel in Basketball Series of instructional camps geared to provide instruction in basketball fundamentals to boys and girls in grades 1-12. We pledge to continue our emphasis on fundamentals and developing young athletes to be fine players and fine people. Info: www.excelinbasketball. com; excelcamp@gmail.com › Fastbreak Basketball Camps Former Carondelet coach Margaret Gartner leads three week-long sessions for boys and girls in grades 2-8. If your child wants to learn and improve basketball fundamentals and skills while having fun, then FastBreak Basketball camp is the answer. Camps are held from 10am-2pm each day at NorCal Courts in Martinez Info: fastbreak_club@yahoo.com or (925) 933-9115. › Elevate Basketball Camps & Clinics Elevate is a new 5,700 square foot facility in Concord. We will be hosting summer clinics for both boys and girls. Camps are focused on overall skill development and are fast paced and fun. Camp will include station work, group skills & drills, contests and more.

Athletes will be placed in groups based on age and ability. Info: elevatebasketballtraining. com; 925.323.4527 › Modesto Magic Basketball Association If you are a girl ages 4-17 and you love basketball, we are here to help you take your game to the next level. We offer leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, private lessons and AAU traveling teams. Info: Stan Silva, 209-7655107; ssilva1920@aol.com › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Camp Our girls camp is open to grades 5-9 with two sessions (morning, afternoon) from June 13-17.

We teach fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, rebounding, and shooting. Campers work under varsity coach Vic Pitton, his coaching staff, and current St. Francis varsity players.

Info: 916-737-5040; summer@stfrancishs.org CHEER/DANCE › Make Me A Pro Cheer Camp Fun camp for ages 5-13 where our expe-

rienced staff will challenge campers to be the best that they can be. Techniques taught through fun drills, games and we end week with a performance for parents. Age appropriate stunts may also be taught. One session: June 13-17 from 9am-noon at Gellert Park’s turf field in Daly City. Info: mmapsports.com; 510-677-702 › VELOCITY All-Star Cheer We’re a competitive All Star Cheerleading and Tumbling gym in Antioch. All classes geared toward achieving your child’s goals while having fun, and offer ordinary kids the opportunity to become extraordinary through hard work, determination! Competitive All-Star cheerleading for ages 3-18; Recreational tumbling for ages 3-18 + MORE. Info: velocityallstarscheer.com › Xtreme Cheer Camps Xtreme is a competitive all-star cheerleading, dance and recreational tumbling gym in Antioch. Staff includes enthusiastic, trained professionals. Classes fast-paced, fun and geared toward achieving your child’s goals.

Info: 925-565-5464; xtremetumbleandcheergym@yahoo.com COMMUNITY CENTER › Community Youth Center The CYC is a state-of-the-art sports, academic center in Concord where youth ages 3-18 thrive in a dynamic, positive environment.

CYC is proud to manage 10 sports programs and an academic excellence center offering a variety of camps for youth featuring excellent coaches and fun activities. Info: communityyouthcenter.org; (925) 671-7070 or email: Lmatheny@cycmail.org ENRICHMENT › Eye Level Walnut Creek Eye Level is a systematic, individualized program that caters to students of all abilities utilizing a unique and proven method. This allows each child to have a customized starting point, regardless of his/her age or school grade. Eye Level Walnut Creek has summer and year-round camps in English, Math, Critical Thinking and more. Info: 925-943-6674 FITNESS/TRAINING › 2G Strength & Conditioning Camps 2G Sports and Fitness camp designed to help core and overall strength while improving speed and endurance. All exercises will be body weight or manual resistant (no free weights, machines). Working shoulders, back, chest, arms, abs and legs. Conditioning will be through running and circuit training. Brentwood camp days are Tue. and Thurs. from 5-6pm. at Balfour Guthrie Park. Camp runs six weeks from April-May. The Pleasant Hill camp runs Mon-Thurs. from 5:30-7pm at Christ the King School. Six weeks available from June to early Aug. Info: www.2gsf.com/ › Children’s Hospital Individual Sports Training Train 1-on-1 or in a semi-private session and experience an exercise program specifically

designed to meet your personal fitness goals.

Program includes in-clinic and on-field sessions involving both initial evaluations and training. Available to young athletes of all types, age 8+ years and either the Oakland or Walnut Creek locations. Prices vary. Info: Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital Summer Circuit Series Fun group class that focuses on upper and lower body strength, core stability and balance. An upbeat and active class focusing on strength, flexibility, coordination and balance through fun games. Open to all athletes aged 12-18. Classes are 5-6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 20-Aug. 12. $20 for drop-in or $144 for 12 classes. Info: Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital F.A.S.T for Athletes Teaches progressive approach to speed, agility techniques and introduces proper techniques of functional strength training and power exercises. Available to young athletes of all types, ages 14-18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays (5-6 pm) in Walnut Creek and Thursdays (7-8pm) in Oakland. Info: Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital Sport-Specific Training Six-week sport-specific training with pre- and post-testing. Football, baseball/softball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, track, volleyball and cheer. Boys, girls athletes of all levels, ages 8 to 18. Call for details and availability. Info: Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital Summer Sports Speed Camps Put into practice five pillars of SPEED training.

Emphasizing flexibility, stability, strength, power and speed. Two-week program best suited for athletes who play soccer, football, basketball, lacrosse or track & field. Ages 12-19, limited to 15 athletes per session. Two sessions offered, morning at Athenian High in Danville or afternoon at Berkeley High. Info: Call Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › Children’s Hospital Team Sport Testing & Training Whether you are looking to help prepare during the offseason or complement your in-season schedule, we will maximize the development of speed, quickness, strength, movement skills, energy system conditioning, mobility and stability with team training.

Options include fitness and performance assessments, to nutritional advice and meal planning. Fully customizable. Open to ages 8-18. Call for details. Info: Call Krisi Bruce, (925) 979-3420 › De La Salle Strength & Conditioning (HS) Our high school strength clinics are in place to train incoming 9th-10th graders. Development movements/exercises emphasized to develop the young athlete’s core, neurological system, kinetic chain, range of motion, flexibility and speed & agility. We teach proper lifting techniques and resistance training. Three sessions

available. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925/288-8100 › Speed 4 Your Sport Training Focus on run and sprint mechanics, agility, change of direction and cardio conditioning and gain strides. Train two days per week in one hour sessions with S4S in Pleasanton.

The better your athleticism is, the better you compete. Info: (510) 565-6120; thespeedpro@ hotmail.com › Sports Speed Academy Our focus is getting you to run your fastest.

Whether its football, basketball, baseball, soccer or track and field, our system will improve your mechanics and increase speed. NCAA 100-meter champion and Olympic gold medalist Eddie Hart has created the “Sports Speed Curriculum” to improve speed in all sports.

Info: 925.516.8522; admin@sportsspeedacademy.com FOOTBALL › 2G Sports & Fitness Linemen Skills Camp This is a non-contact camp for players 10-14.

Tailored to developing a solid foundation, effective techniques in defensive and offensive lines. Camp in Brentwood from June 27-30 (9-10:30am). Info: www.2gsf.com/ › Artie Gigantino Football 1-on-1 Clinics Artie Gigantino is a former coach and executive with the Raiders, Rams, Cal and USC. Gigantino provides honest, candid, realistic and professional evaluations, specific position technique training and football related guidance. Get game, practice evaluations, specific position training, safe tackling and blocking techniques, recruiting consultation, in-season and offseason advice on summer camps and a training budget. All ages, grades and levels of abilities welcome. Info: artiesports@yahoo. com › Berean Christian High FCA Camp Berean Christian FCA Football Camp takes the best attributes of an athletic-focused camp and a spiritual-focused camp and combines them.

June 27-30, 9am-2pm at BCHS in Walnut Creek. Grades 3-9. Instructors include current & former NFL players such as Sean Dawkins (1993 first-round pick) and Matt Overton (current Colts longsnapper). Info: 925-945-6464 › California Football Academy Our coed flag football league is great for boys and girls ages 4-14 who want to enjoy a fun, fast game of football. Beginners to advanced players will practice fundamentals, while learning good sportsmanship and participation. Our tackle camp is offered in the spring.

New is our summer multi-sport camps. Oakley, Concord and San Ramon. Info: www.californiafootballacademy.com/; 925-625-2222 › Campolindo Full-Gear Youth Camp Learn from a state championship program. We develop fundamentals, techniques associated with tackle football (contact based on level of readiness). Campolindo head coach Kevin

Macy has been conducting camps in Moraga for more than a decade. Camp staffed with full complement of experienced coaches and certified trainer. Grades 4-8. Info: campofootball. net; (925) 280-3950 x5163; kmacy@acalanes. k12.ca.us › Bob Ladouceur’s Championship Football Camp (De La Salle) Established in 1988 to help teach sound, fundamental offensive and defensive football techniques to the pre-high schoolers. Coaching staff uses demonstration, individual drills to teach basic skills to both beginning and experienced players. Proper warm-up, physical conditioning, drills and review. Full contact is not a priority. June 13-16. Info: www.dlshs.org/ athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › Clayton Valley Future Champions Non-Contact Camp Practice safer blocking, tackling, shed blocking and ball control technique at our youth camp.

Our main goal is to see that your child has a safe football season. Taught by varsity coach Tim Murphy and the CHCHS staff, held at Clayton Valley Charter HS in Concord. June 13-16, 5-8 p.m. $100/player. Info: claytonvalleyfootball.com or Mike Dominguez at coach. dmngz@gmail.com › De La Salle QB/Wide Receiver Camp We create environment of greater understanding of and proficiency with the fundamentals, techniques, skills, motivation and sportsmanship necessary for success at individual offensive skill positions. QBs — Stance, exchange, drops, set-up, sprint out, play action, screens, ball handling, option, reading defenses and field leadership. WRs — Stance, start, release, route running, cuts, receiving, blocking and reading defense. Two sessions. Info: www. dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@ dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › De La Salle Lineman Camp Non-contact, technique-oriented lineman camp that focuses on footwork and hand placement. One session June 20-23. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › Future Warriors Football Camp Camp is for any students entering 5th-8th grade. It is a FREE camp to help educate and enhance our community with basic knowledge to be successful. Ygnacio Valley HS June 6-9, run by the Ygnacio Valley football program.

Info: email Coach Phillip Puentes at coachpuentes@gmail.com › Moreau Catholic Coach Cotter Camp Coach Cotter Non-Contact Football Camp designed for everyone to have fun while learning essential skills in non-contact environment.

Learn skills for all offensive and defensive positions. Each day concludes with “Mariner Ball,” a fun touch football game. Info: moreaucatho-

lic.org/Athletics; Coach Cotter, (510)-8814333; acotter@moreaucatholic.org › Rising Stars QB Challenge One-day event aimed at providing a unique, unmatched experience to the region’s top QB talents. Will challenge physical, mental and on-the-field skills. Partnered with National Scouting Report, a service that helps improve athletes’ chances of getting recruited. May 28 at Analy High in Sebastopol. Info/registration: www.d1quarterback.com › Trench Camp For high school offensive and defensive linemen, this is the premier camp for linemen.

Using former NFL Super Bowl champs and All-Pro linemen to teach footwork, technique and attitude. July 22-24 at Sequoia High in Redwood City. Info: trenchcamp.com GOLF › San Ramon Golf Club Jr. Golf Our summer junior programs designed to introduce golf to the junior as “the Game of a Lifetime.” Camps include Beginner Camp (ages 5-11) where each camper will learn grip, posture and aiming, and Day Camp (intermediate level) for players who want to learn how to shoot lower scores. Players spend quality time on the course with a coach in each group.

Info: golfsanramon.com/tri-valley-junior-golf/ LACROSSE › Booth Lacrosse We offer two-day instructional clinics for 4th12th graders, as well as specialty/positional clinics. Camps held in the East Bay, Marin, El Dorado Hills and South Bay. Info: 415-4505359; info@boothlacrosse.com › Colin Knightly Lacrosse Clinics Training Center classes and lessons are for experienced players looking to take their skills to the next level, or beginners who interested in a new sport. Private lessons for boys ages U9-U19. Sessions mostly consist of speed and agility, stick skills, game concepts and 1v1s.

Walnut Creek. Info: info@ColinKnightlyLacrosse.com; 925-338-1260 › De La Salle Lacrosse Camp Youth players learn what we teach our JV and varsity players. Learn proper shooting form, sliding techniques, how to move off-ball and gain valuable knowledge and insight into the game. Emphasis on understanding why we do something on the field. Youth players walk away with a much better understanding of the game. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925/288-8100 › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Summer Lacrosse Camps For girls grades 5-9, June 13-17. Learn basic stick skills, practice shooting and scoring, and work on defensive technique. No prior experience needed. We work on fundamental skills.

Info: 916-737-5040; summer@stfrancishs.org

MARTIAL ARTS › Cal Camps: Martial Arts Run by UC Martial Arts staff, goals are quality instruction, techniques and knowledge of martial arts; encourage youth to enrich lives through fitness of mind and body; and promote development of positive personal character.

Judo, Taekwondo, and Yongmudo. Info: camps. berkeley.edu › USKS (United States Karate Systems) Adult and children’s programs, kick box fitness, mixed martial arts. Providing excellence in martial arts instruction and services for the entire family. 925-682-9517; www.usksmartialarts.com.

MULTI-SPORT › City of Walnut Creek Sports Camp For ages 8-13, program consists of eight week sessions with choice of two different sports for each session and a ninth week offering bowling. Designed to teach training skills, basic individual skills, sportsmanship, team strategies as well as building confidence and self discipline. Golf, tennis, baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and bowling. Info: www.walnutcreekrec.org; (925) 943-5858 › City of Walnut Creek Skyhawk Camps Skyhawk Sports, in cooperation with Walnut Creek Recreation Division, is offering a partial day sports program for ages 3-8. Tiny-Hawk camp (ages 3-4) includes introductory skills, orientation to team play and unique games.

Mini-Hawk camp (4-6) introduces sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball. Individual sport camps (5-8) are golf, basketball, soccer, baseball, flag rugby, cheerleading, volleyball and flag football. Info: www.walnutcreekrec. org; 925-943-5858 › Dynamic Sports for Kids Promotes, fun, fitness and friends. Run by physical education teachers, camp is at Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale where children of all skill levels learn the basics of sports and games of their choosing. Each day will offer many options of sports and games to be played after a short fitness based round of activities. Camps will be held Mon.-Fri. from 9am-noon and 1-4pm. Sign up for both sessions and receive a healthy lunch option from our in-house kitchen. Info: dynamicssc.com; aubrie@dynamicssc.com › Make Me A Pro Clinic For ages 5-12 and offers a variety of sports, taught through fun games and drills. Whether your child’s interest is soccer or flag football, or just to have fun, meet friends and get in shape, then this camp is for you. Wednesdays April 13-May 18 from 3:30-4:15pm at Gellert Park’s turf field in Daly City. Info: mmapsports. com; 510-677-7024 › Renaissance ClubSport We offer spring and summer sports and speciality camps for kids ages 5-12. Participants

have fun-filled, active breaks as they receive instruction in a variety of sports, activities and projects. Families with multiple children, we offer a 10% sibling discount. Info: Kids World at 925.942.6344.

OUTDOORS/ADVENTURE › Cal Adventures Cal Adventures is the Outdoor Experiential Education Program at UC Berkeley. Through sailing, windsurfing and sea kayaking classes and various custom designed trips and day programs, we provide you with new skills, adventure and memories. Affiliation with the University of California is not required. Info: 510-642-4000; rsweb@berkeley.edu › Camp Concord Youth Camps Week-long youth camps. Enjoy all the funfilled traditions of camp — canoeing, crawdad fishing, archery, hiking, volleyball, swimming, Lake Tahoe beach fun, dances, skits, campfires, and horseback riding — combined with a one-day escape to Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park where we will zip line, tree climb, and challenge ourselves. Ages 9-13. Space limited.

Two sessions available. Info: www.ConcordReg.org; (925) 671-3404 SOCCER › Bentley School Summer Camp All camps are coed and offer instruction and coaching Monday-Friday. Soccer for rising 9th-12th graders: Aug. 8-13. Bentley’s Lafayette Campus athletics facilities include a large synthetic turf field and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. Info: Rob Rafeh, Director, rrafeh@ bentleyschool.net, (925) 283-2101 ext. 3241 › De La Salle Soccer Camp Terrific opportunity for boys and girls who look to excel in all aspects. Expect to participate in competitive drills, skill development exercises and daily competitions between campers.

One session, June 27-30. Info: www.dlshs.org/ athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › De La Salle Soccer Academy Advanced-level for elite players from 8th-12th grade who are looking to excel. Focus on technique, increasing tactical awareness and position specific functional training. Aug. 1-3.

Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › Gino’s Soccer Academy/Walnut Creek SC Official camp of Walnut Creek Soccer Club.

Run by WCSC Director of Coaching Tom Ginocchio and staffed with WCSC club coaches & players. Five one-week programs for kids age 4-17. For advanced as well as the beginning player. Camp drills and games will be run to accommodate and skill level. Info: www.ginossocceracademy.com, 925-937-4466 › Make Me A Pro Soccer Camp For ages 5-12. Students work to improve basic skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, trapping and heading and new soccer techniques. All

skills taught through fun and engaging methods. June 13-17 and Aug. 13-17, all 9am-noon at Gellert Park turf field in Daly City.

Info: mmapsports.com; 510-677-702 › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Soccer Camps Grades 5-9, June 13-17. Provides chance for your student athlete to familiarize herself with the St. Francis program. All elements of the game emphasized, including warm-up, trapping, dribbling, passing, shooting, small-sided games and stretching. Both individual fundamentals and team strategies will be accentuated.

Info: 916-737-5040; summer@stfrancishs.org SOFTBALL › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Softball Camps Grades 5-9, June 13-17. Fielding, both infield and outfield, hitting, throwing and various types of bunting techniques will be illustrated. Also pitching and catching techniques and proper base running. Info: 916-737-5040; summer@stfrancishs.org SWIMMING/DIVING › Cal Diving Springboard diving is a safe and fun sport offering both physical and mental skill-building elements. Todd Mulzet (UC Berkeley’s head diving coach) guides overall training program. We offer training for all: first-time divers, to elite, senior, Junior Olympic and Masters level. Classes, private lessons and is building competitive teams at every level. Info: www.CALdiving.org; 510-8593149; SSO@CALdiving.org. › Cal Swimming Camp Directed by UC Berkeley and Olympic Coach Teri McKeever we offer two weeks of outstanding stroke technique camps on the Cal campus. For competitive swimmers age 9-16 with three daily water sessions and one dry-land session. Camper-to-staff ratio is 10:1. Info: www.ussportscamps.com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP › Sherman Swim & Diving School Located in Lafayette, our year-round schedule allows children and adults to learn, retain and improve skills. Lessons are offered on M-W-F and T-Th over 3-4 weeks. We teach 9 months to adults and non-swimmers to competitive levels. Our private or semiprivate lessons allow you to progress at your pace. Also offer beginning and competitive diving. Info: 925-283-2100, www.

ShermanSwim.com. › Santa Clara Aquamaids Jump in and learn the basics of synchronized swimming! The Santa Clara Aquamaids are looking for swimmers, ages 7-12 who are eager to learn, attentive, able to follow directions and work cooperatively in a group setting. The Santa Clara Aquamaids have been producing world-class synchronized swimmers and Olympic athletes since 1964. Info: 877 722-4630; 408 9889936; info@aquamaids.org TENNIS › Tompkins Tennis We run the top year-round Junior program in NoCal. We produce more nationally ranked juniors than any other program.

Richard Tompkins and his highly trained staff of pros and former Div. I college players specialize in juniors, ages of 6-18. Camp Locations: Fremont, Livermore, Monterrey, San Ramon, Pebble Beach. Info: tompkinssport.com; (510)-573-4025 TRACK & FIELD › De La Salle Track & Field Camp Work with outstanding coaches and athletes, featuring personalized instruction in high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, sprints, hurdles, relays and distance events. Learn warm-up and strengthening routines necessary for maximizing performance and reaching goals. Attention given to the mental

component. One session. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 VOLLEYBALL › Bay Area Volleyball Summer Skills Clinics We have a variety of summer options that include a Sand Program (ages 12-18), Skills/Drills (14-18), Youth Camp (9-14) and more. In Concord. Info: www.bayareavolleyballclub.com/; (925) 969-9236 › City Beach Volleyball Club Developing players is our focus. We teach players to earn successes and learn from losses. We offer a wide variety of camps and clinics to serve junior girl players of all experience levels.

Info: citybeachvb.com/camps-clinics/; (408) 654-9330 › De La Salle Volleyball Camp This camp gives boys and girls entering grades 4-9 opportunity to learn from the DLS coaching staff and former standout athletes.

Emphasize proper techniques for each position and segment of the game. One session. Info: www.dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-288-8100 › Diablo Valley Volleyball Club Nine one-week skills sessions offered from June-August. Camps differ in age groups, some coed and some boys or girls only.

Space is limited. Two sessions in Brentwood, six in Walnut Creek. Info: www.diablovolleyball.org; DiabloVBC@yahoo.com › Moreau Catholic Volleyball Camp Our girls camp is for incoming grades 6-9 and taught by varsity coach Ami Schelin. One sessions. Come learn how the Mariners do things. Info: moreaucatholic.org/Athletics; aschelin@moreaucatholic.org; › St. Francis Catholic High School (Sacramento) Volleyball Camp Camp is three sessions; one for grades 5-9 (June 6-10), one for grades 5-6 (July 11-15) and one for grades 7-9 (July 11-15). This is a beginning level camp. Be taught the basic skills, learn how to pass, set, hit, serve, and do basic defensive moves. Campers split up according to skill level. Info: 916-737-5040; summer@ stfrancishs.org WATER POLO › De La Salle Water Polo Camp Great opportunity for boys and girls to learn the game or enhance the skills. Youth players will learn all aspects of the sport from our experienced staff. Two sessions in August. Info: www. dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925-2888100 WRESTLING › Community Youth Center Wrestling The CYC in Concord offers three types of week-long (July & August) wrestling camps. The Elementary Camp for ages 5-10, The All Corners Camp for ages 11-18, and the Advanced Camp serves the same age group and runs in August. Each camp runs from 9am-3pm at the CYC. Camp fees vary. Info: communityyouthcenter.org; (925) 671-7070 › De La Salle Wrestling Camp Designed as an introductory and intermediate level camp. We emphasize fundamentals needed to learn more advanced skills and tactics. Five different learning components: Proper warmup (stretching and lead-up exercises), kinesthetic awareness exercises (tumbling), review of basic skills and/or new skills, live wrestling and games. One session available. Info: www. dlshs.org/athletics/summer/; summercamps@dlshs.org; 925288-8100 ✪