On the Move

BASEBALL

- Tumwater Baseball League registration is open. The league is open to Tumwater School District children in grades K-6. Fees range from $35 to $65 and include uniforms. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Tumwater City Hall. Sessions also are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, both Saturdays, at City Hall. Volunteer coaches are needed. For more information, call Tumwater Parks and Recreation at 754-4160.

- Baseball fundamentals camps are Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 9, 16 and 23 at Olympia High School. Sessions will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost is $15 per session or $75 for all six. For more information, call Eric at 753-8920.

- Black Hills Youth Baseball is registering players for the upcoming Cal Ripken spring season. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 12 at Tumwater Sports; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at Saint Martin's College and again Jan. 26 at MVP. For more information, check www.bhyb.org on the Web or call 923-5366.

- Capital Little League spring 2002 registration for youths 6-14 years old will take place noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 12-13 at the Ramada Inn in downtown Olympia, and noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 19-20 at Big 5 Sporting Goods in West Olympia. For more information, call Tom at 412-1891.

- Lacey Babe Ruth, for players ages 13 to 15, has scheduled registration for the 2002 baseball season. Registration sessions, in the North Thurston High School Commons, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 and 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11. For more information, call Doug at 456-4036 or visit the Web site at www.laceybaberuth.org/

- Winter hitting camp sessions are Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Capital High School. The two-hour sessions focus on fundamentals and cost $75 per player. For more information, call Kathy at 352-2991.

- Westside Little Baseball Association is registering players for the upcoming season. Registrtion for youngsters in grades K-6 will be Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at Big 5 Sporting Goods in Olympia. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Brian at 357-8679 or Kevin at 534-9927.

- Applications for managers and coaches are being accepted by Black Hills Youth Baseball, a chartered Babe Ruth league for players ages 7-9 and 10-12. Background checks will be performed on applicants. For more information, call 923-5366.

- Managers are needed for Lacey Babe Ruth teams for the 2002 season. Teams are for 13-year-old players and for youngsters 14-15. The season starts in March and ends in mid-June. For more information, call Doug at 456-4036.

BASKETBALL

- Registration is open for the 14th annual Tumwater Youth Basketball Tournaments. The tournaments, March 8-10 and 15-17, are at Tumwater and Black Hills high schools and are for boys and girls in fifth through eighth grades. Signup is $95 per team per tournament. For information, call Dave Vernon at 943-3200.

- Girls in grades 6-8 can join a competitive program for travel teams playing in Washington and Oregon. For information on playing or coaching in the Comets Basketball Association, call Derrick at 360-493-0578 or Melvin at 360-455-7003.

- Cedar Creek Corrections Center is looking for basketball teams to play in weekend tournaments at the center. Call JoAnn from Saturdays through Wednesdays at 360-753-7278, Ext. 211.

BOWLING

- Openings are available for men and women in senior leagues at Westside Lanes in Olympia. For more information, call 456-5866.

BOXING

- Boxing self-defense classes available through South Sound YMCA. For information, call Kara Nelson-Leone at 357-6609, Ext. 23.

- Lessons for beginners are offered at Thorvald's Boxing Club. Students learn basic stance, jab, cross, hook and other skills during five sessions. Cost is $50. For information, call Lacey Parks and Recreation at 491-0857.

FASTPITCH

- Three youth clinics will be offered by South Puget Sound Community College. A batting and bunting clinic for girls ages 11-14 will be Feb. 9. A batting clinic for ages 8-10 will be Feb. 23 and a baserunning and sliding session for players 10-14 will be March 9. Hours for all three sessions will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $25. For more information, call Matt Loes at 754-7711, Ext. 5460.

- A clinic for girls ages 12-18 will be offered Feb. 24 at Black Hills High School in Tumwater. Pacific Lutheran University coaches and players will work with players on pitching, hitting, fielding, baserunning and other skills. The session will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $40 per player and the signup deadline is Feb. 20. For more information, call Shawn Bridgeman at 357-7021.

- Terminators, a 14U competitive team, has an opening for a pitcher for the 2002 season. For more information, call Craig at 754-1232.

- ASA fastpitch and slowpitch softball umpires are needed. For information, call John at 438-0191.

FOOTBALL

- The Washington Cavaliers semi-pro football team is looking for coaches and players for the 2001 season. For more information, call 956-1132.

GOLF

- A development program is offered Saturdays at Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course for youngsters 6-14. The monthly cost is $25. For information, call Tumwater Valley pro shop at 943-9500.

- Briggs YMCA youth golf team, for players of all skill levels, is open to boys and girls ages 8-18. The $38 monthly fee includes range balls and instruction. For information, call Jennifer at 753-6576.

- First Tee of Olympia offers instruction is all aspects of golf. The program is available all year for junior golfers and during the winter for adults. For more information, call Don at 493-1000.

- Hickory Sticks Golf Range is offering lessons for players of all ages and skill levels. For more information, call Scott Geroux at 413-9748.

GYMNASTICS

- Monthly gymnastics classes are available Thursday and Fridays at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. N.W. A session for parents and children (18 months to 3 years old) meets at 10:10 a.m. Fridays. A session for youngsters ages 3-4 meets at 5:15 p.m. Thursdays or 9:10 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. Fridays. A class for kids 5-8 meets at 6:15 p.m. Thursdays. Classes focus on basic gymnastics skills. The monthly cost is $24. For more information, call Olympia Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services at 753-8380.

- Youth gymnastics, for youngsters ages 3-10, are available Saturdays through Black Hills Gymnastics Academy. For more information, call Lacey Parks and Recreation at 491-0857.

MARTIAL ARTS

- Hwa Rang Do and Tae Soo Do classes are available at The Olympia Center. Sessions are opens to all ages. For more information, call 360-753-8380.

- Taekwondo classes are offered at Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E. For more information, call Lacey Parks at 491-0857.

- Karate classes are at Briggs Community YMCA. Program can improve concentration, confidence and self-esteem, increase fitness and cut stress. For information, call Jennifer Lord at 753-6576.

- Karate and jujitsu for youngsters 14 and above is offered through Olympia Downtown YMCA. For information, call 357-6609.

- Jujitsu classes are offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Evergreen State College. For more information, call 866-6000, Ext. 6770.

- Shaolin Eagle Aerobic kickboxing classes for women are at Johansen Ballet School and Take Shape Health Club. Classes blend martial arts with dance and are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For information, call Jessie at 352-5773.

MISCELLANEOUS

- Winter sports program available through the Olympia Downtown YMCA include various levels of youth basketball, boxing, gymnastics, martial arts, tennis and swimming. For more information, call 357-6609.

- Classes in kickboxing, wrestling, submission wrestling and extreme fighting offered at Victory Athletics. For information, call Dennis at 455-8339.

- Residents 55 and older can take part in "boomer" sports at Briggs Community Branch of South Sound YMCA. Programs are Tuesdays and Thursdays in basketball and volleyball. For information, call Liz Newport at 753-6576.

- The Olympia Horseshoe Pitching Club meets at Bennie's Barn on Mondays and Thursdays. For information or directions, call 943-4917 or 866-4846.

- The Obstacle Challenge course is for teams of 3-4 people who work on mental/physical tasks. Sports teams, adventure groups and others can take challenge. For information, call 357-5203.

- Lakewood Community Center has drop-in programs for pickleball and badminton. For information, call 253-272-9883 for badminton and 253-798-4703 for pickleball.

ROWING

- Olympia Area Rowing is open to beginning and experienced rowers from youngsters to adults. For more information, call 943-7759.

RUNNING

- Kids Capitol City Marathon Challenge training is starting. The fee is $15 to help prepare youngsters for the May event. For more information, call 705-2580.

SKATING

- Ice skating lessons offered at Sprinker Recreation Center, Spanaway. Eight-week sessions cost $55 and include skate rental and lessons. Call 253-798-4000.

SOCCER

- Southwest Washington Soccer Association's annual meeting will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Thurston County Courthouse, Building 1. The agenda will include election of officers and discussion of the 2002 season. Anyone interested in playing adult soccer can attend. For more information, call Thurston County Parks and Recreation at 786-5595.

- Referees needed to officiate Thurston County Youth Soccer Association matches. Games are week nights in Tumwater, Olympia and Yelm. For information, call Greg Bargmann at 357-4251.

- South Sound Select Futbol Club, a competitive program, is sponsoring an ongoing soccer development program for players born between July 1994 and January 1997. The goal is to train players in fundamentals. The program is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Feb. 4-28, at Jefferson Middle School gym. For more information, call 867-4877.

SOFTBALL

- Thurston County Softball Association's annual meeting is March 12. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Lacey Community Center. The association is for men's, women's and mixed play. For more information, check the Web at tcsawa.com or call 459-8735.

- Players are needed to form South Sound senior teams. Men ages 49 and over are needed to form at least two teams. Players must be willing to dedicate time, participate in league play and take part in weekend tournaments. The teams are for competitive players with an emphasis on sportsmanship, a positive attitude and fun. For information, call David Supensky at 923-9256 or 705-7068 or Tom Frare at 507-6297.

- Umpires are needed by the Olympia Slo-Pitch Softball Umpires Association for slo-pitch, girls fastpitch and little league hardball. For information, call Dan Swisher at 357-6056, Joe Jewell at 352-9617, Don Goldsby at 943-2819, Gary DeRouchie at 456-0237 or Jerry Sinks at 943-4084.

- Players are needed for a tournaments-only seniors team. Players should be 60-64. Call Larry at 943-1939 or Bob at 459-3303.

SWIMMING

- The Evergreen State College offers lessons for children and adults. For information, call 866-6000, Ext. 6770.

- Lacey Parks and Recreation offers swim lessons for youngsters at Timberline High School. For information, call 491-0857.

- The Olympia Downtown YMCA has lessons for all ages. For information, call 357-6609.

- Briggs Community YMCA has classes for all swimmers. In addition, Red Cross certification in professional rescue, first aid and CPR available. Call 753-6576.

- Evergreen Swim Club has competitive openings at The Evergreen State College. One-week, free trial offered. Call Chuck, 357-5187.

- Thurston Olympians Swim Club is for athletes ages 6 to adult. For information or tryouts, call Vanessa Olson at 459-1309, or coach Kelli Denney at 956-1948.

TRACK AND FIELD

- Die Hards Track and Field Club open to people over 50. Events include shot put, discus, long jump and interval training. Sessions 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, North Thurston High School. Call 357-5867.

VOLLEYBALL

- Cedar Creek Corrections Center is looking for volleyball teams to play in weekend tournaments at the center. Call JoAnn from Saturdays through Wednesdays at 360-753-7278, Ext. 211.

- Open gym play is available from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at South Puget Sound Community College. Sessions are free of charge. For more information, call Mark Schmitt at 357-4407.

WRESTLING

- Perpetual Motion competitive team for kids 6-12 is looking for members. Call 360-866-9313.

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On the Move usually appears Saturdays and Tuesdays. Please include an end date and submit items to: On the Move, The Olympian, P.O. Box 1219, Olympia, WA 98507.

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