Thursday, Jul. 02, 2009

For participants: Classes, signups and more

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VOLLEYBALL

Greenview Park adult volleyball: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Call Sonya Jenkins (803) 312-2345 or Anita Mobley (803) 466-7623.

Adult Coed volleyball: At Martin Luther King Park. Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. No cost.

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Professional Baseball Instruction: By Kip Bouknight Private, Group, or Team Lessons. Call (803) 467 0180 or e-mail at kipb14@yahoo.com.

Dutch Fork Baseball Camp. Ages 8-14. July 27-30. 9am-noon. Register through Friarsgate Recreation or call (803)732-3220.

Private Catching/Hitting Instruction: For baseball and softball players. Call Kelly Ahrens at (803) 260-5432. Or call The Big Leagues Baseball and Softball Academy (803) 731-1565 or (803) 260-5432 or visit www.wttbl.com.

Fastpitch lessons: For girls ages 8 and older. Lou Gareis, of the Grease Lightning Pitching Academy, is the instructor. Call (803) 794-0854.

Pitching Academy lessons: Individual, group. Call Davis Powers, (803) 622-8100. or go to www.thepitchingacademy.com.

Hitting and pitching instruction: Girls and boys, ages 9-18. Instructor: Dale Warner of Baseball Dreams. Call (803) 360-8624 or asbdreams@aol.com.

Professional instruction: Baseball session for all ages; individual or team instruction available. Call Drew Niles (803) 537-1260.

FOOTBALL

Palmetto Youth Football: Football and Cheer Pop Warner Association are registering on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays 3-5 p.m. at Trenholm Park. For ages 5-15. For details, call Coach Cornelius at (803) 865-0515.

Northeast Columbia Football League: For ages 4-13 at Polo Road Park. Cost: $115 for cheerleading, $125 for football. Registration: Saturdays Noon-2 p.m., Sundays 2:30-4:30 p.m. through Aug. 2. Information: David Dawson (803) 463-5529 or www.dentsvilleyouthfootball.com.

Killian Chargers: Ages 5-15. Football players and cheerleaders. Registration Saturdays noon-2 p.m. at Killian Park. Information: Greg Walker at 803-600-3291 or email killianchargers@yahoo.com.

Lexington County Youth Football: County-wide registration for fall leagues through July 12. For ages 8-13. Information: (803) 359-9961, ext. 2

Flag Football Tournament: 6-on-6 tournament July 11 at 9 a.m. at Lexington County Equestrian\ BMX Park, Nazareth Road, Lexington. Cost is free. For middle school, high school and adult teams. Registration deadline: July 8. Information: www.crossoverathletics.org

Northeast Columbia Youth Football Association: Registration for ages 5-12 has begun for the Seminole Football and Cheerleading program. For details, call Ronye Cooper at (803) 9609452, e-mail ronyecooper@yahoo.com or visit www.neseminoles.com/

Alumni games: Full-contact alumni football games for players from area high schools will be played July 24-25. Equipment supplied. To inquire about forming or joining a team from your school, call (866) 825-1509.

Dutch Fork Camp: Ages 8-14. July 6-9. 9 a.m.-noon. Register through Friarsgate Recreation Center or call (803) 732-3220.

Capital City Youth Football Association: Registration is open for ages 7-12 for the fall season of S.C. Midlands Pop Warner Youth Football League play.Information: www.capitalcityyouthfootball.org or call Wayne Marter at (803) 760-9874.

BASKETBALL

BJ McKie Youth Camp: July 6-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Boys and girls: age 7 to rising ninth graders. Cost: $99. Information: John Combs at (803) 348-2365, jcombs@richland2.org or www.RidgeViewBasketball.com

Presbyterian Camp of Champions: July 19-23 for boys ages 7-17. Information: www.gobluehose.com or call Gregg Nibert or Justin Smith at 864-833-8245.

Harbison Recreation Camp: Ages 6-11; Registration through July 10; Camp runs July 20-24. Three Day Camp: Registration July 17-Aug. 15; Camp runs Aug. 17-19; Time 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Cost $70 for non-residents/ $60 for residents.

Heather Macy Focused 50 Camp: Francis Marion University. For girls grades 5-12. July 24-26. Cost: $150 per player (includes room and board) or $100 for commuter. Information: Heather Macy at (336) 420-2722 or focused50 @yahoo.com.

Youth camp: At Harbison Rec Center. Boys and girls ages 6-15. Session II: July 20-24, 9 am.-noon. Registration: Through July 10. Session III. Aug. 17-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration: July 17-Aug. 15. Cost: $65 for non-residents. $55 for Harbison residents (Sessions I and II); $70 for non-residents, $60 for residents (Session III). Information: (803) 781-2281.

Men’s league: For ages 35-over at Harbison Rec Center. Next session: Games start Sept. 23. Registration: Aug. 24-Sept. 14. Cost: $325 per team for 12-week season. Information: (803) 781-2281.

GOLF

George Bryan Academy classes: All levels of play. Call (803) 781-2063.

The Athlete Factory golf clinics: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call (803) 988-0076.

Junior Golf Practice: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the City of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation, The First Tee Golf Center, at 2091 Slighs Ave., Columbia. Call (803) 255-8920. Instruction for Pee Wee held Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. and for ages 8-18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Jesse Eudy Memorial Charity Golf Classic: Benefits the Congaree Rapid Soccer Association. Aug. 10 at Charwood Country Club, 222 Clubhouse Drive, West Columbia, S.C. 29171. Information: www.scsoccer.com/crsa/jesseeudymemorialgolfclassic2.pdf or tournament director Alex Koutrakos at alexk94@sc.rr.com.

Columbia Junior Open. August 3-4. WildeWood and Woodcreek Farms. Boys and girls, ages 12-18. Four divisions. Information: columbiajunioropen.com.

Golfing with the Phil: South Carolina Philharmonic tournament at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club, Lexington; Sept. 21. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost: $400 for four-person team. Information: (803) 254-7445

GYMNASTICS

Northwest Family YMCA lessons: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (803) 407-8007.

MARTIAL ARTS

Kids Karate Classes: Ages 5-16 Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Caughman Road Park. Call (803) 783-0400 after 3 p.m.

Martial Arts classes: Tai chi, tai chi sword, yoga, qigong, mulan aerobics, self-defense classes; Saturdays and Sundays, USC campus. Call (803) 695-2993 or visit www.chineseculturecenter.org.

Sekai Ryu Ha Kemmpo lessons: Ages 5 and older, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Hopkins Park. Cost: $12 youth, $20 adults. Call (803) 783-9374. ongoing

Aikido classes: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Harbison Recreation Center, cost: $22 for four weeks. Call Lamar Sanders, (803) 359-5231.

Martial arts sessions: All ages, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Crooked Creek Park. Call (803) 345-6181.

Tai Chi classes: Classes in tai chi (taiji) are offered on Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15, at Eastminster Presbyterian. Beginners are welcome at any time. Call Janet Swigler, (803) 252-2204.

SOCCER

Central League registration: For 11 vs. 11 Adult Soccer and 35-over Men’s 6 vs. 6 teams, e-mail columbiaSCsoccer@aol.com or visit www.columbiaSCsoccer.org.

Phil Savitz camps: July 13-16 for ages 4-5 and 6-adult. Cost: $45-$70 resident; $53-$88 non-resident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane. Information: (803) 772-3336 or www.icrc.net.

Shelley Smith’s USC soccer school for girls: Advanced Skills (residential and commuter camp), July 22-25. Information: 803-777-1940 or mcosgriff@sc.edu. Register online at www.gamecocksonline.com.

Southern Wesleyan camps: Ages 4-11, July 13-16, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Southern Wesleyan’s Child's Field. Grades 6-11, July 20-23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Information: crodriguez@swu.edu.

SWIMMING

Lexington Sharks lessons: Novice to competitive. Call coach Louis Biles, (803) 609-8888.

Carolina Aquatics Program: Year-round, competitive team, ages 5-older. Call Lee Hutchens, (803) 807-7884, or visit www.carolina-aquatics.com.

Lessons: Grugan’s Learn-to-Swim Program. Through September. Children or adults. $25/person per session. Individual or group lessons. Information: Bill Grugan, (803) 356-5758.

TENNIS

Harbison Recreation camp: Ages 6-15; Registration: Tuesday-July 10; Dates are July 13-17; Cost $65 for non-residents of Harbison

Lexington County programs: Classes available based on age, level. Call (803) 957-7676 or visit www.lexingtoncountytennis.com.

Harbison Recreation lessons: Tuesdays and Thursdays, intermediate/advanced, 4-5 p.m.; beginners, 6-7 p.m.; ages 5-13. Adults, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; cost: $45. Call Zach Bogue, (803) 261-8445.

Topspin Racquet Club after-school program: All ages, levels. Call Topspin, (803) 951-8851.

North Springs Camp: At North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia. July 27-30, August 10-13, 9 a.m.-noon; July 13-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 5-13. Certified tennis pro Herb Chapman teaches tennis basics and techniques. Campers should bring a water bottle and a racquet. Full day campers need to bring a bag lunch and drink each day. Cost: $60 half day; $90 full day. Information: (803) 736-6070

Lessons: Crooked Creek, Seven Oaks. Call John Atkinson, (803) 345-6181.

Northwest Family YMCA clinics: Youth and adult, private lessons available. Call (803) 407-0179, ext. 111.

Ladies doubles quads: 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Northwest YMCA.

YMCA tennis: Weekdays, ages 4 and older, cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Lessons by appointment. Senior programs: Group/Individual play. Doubles Round Robin play for mature adults of all skill levels. Players set up matches. At the Columbia Tennis Center, 1635 Whaley St. Cost is $1 per session/2 hour sessions, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Soft Court Doubles Round Robin play will be Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. at South East Park and Tennis Center. Call (803) 545-3100.

FITNESS/AEROBICS

Aerobics Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Greenview Park. No fee. Classes will be from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Instructor is Geraldine Washington, LMSW, American Aerobics and Fitness Association Certified Instructor.

Floor Aerobics: Mondays and Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. at Greenview Park. Admission is free. Low-impact workout with instructor Linda Campbell.

Senior Fitness Club: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon at Greenview Park. Admission is free.

Lunchtime Aerobics: At Hyatt Park on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cost. After-Work Aerobics and Workout Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Walking Club: At Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Mondays and Fridays from 10-11 a.m. Call (803) 733-8452.

Free Adult Low Impact Aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursday from 6:05-7:05 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Call (803) 733-8452.

Yoga classes: Ages 18 and over Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15-8:30 p.m. Call Caughman Road Park at (803) 783-0400 after 3 p.m.

Aerobics classes: 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Caughman Road Park. Call (803) 783-0400.

Adult fitness classes: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday and Thursdays, downtown family life center. Call (803) 343-8587.

Senior fitness sessions: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Crooked Creek Park. Call (803) 345-6181.

Early bird aerobics: Aerobics/yoga combo class, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Call (803) 345-6181.

Jacki’s Workout: Ages 14 and older, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Crooked Creek Park and Seven Oaks Park. Call (803) 345-6181.

Jump Start Athletics: Speed and agility training for all sports. Contact: speedybi21@yahoo.com or (803) 553-1384.

MISCELLANEOUS

Columbia Parks and Rec Double Dutch Classes: Thursdays, Fridays; 6-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 4:30-6 p.m. at King Park.

White Knoll Wrestling Camp: July 20-22, White Knoll High; 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cost $100. Refreshments provided, campers must bring own lunch. Information: Coach Kevin Emily at kemily@lexington1.net or (423) 838-1906.

Longcreek Equestrian Camps : Ride and learn about horses. Ages 6 -16 all experience levels. July 6-10, July 27-31, and August 3-7. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $200 per session (lunch provided). Rain or shine under our covered arena. 2000 Longtown Rd. East, Blythewood. Information: Katelyn Blackwell, (803 )786-8400.

Irish Oaks Equestrian Camps: Accepting registration for Summer Horse Camps. Monday-Friday. Cost: $225. Each week will feature horse safety, grooming, feeding, riding lessons, arts and crafts. Spend Thursday night at the barn. Information: (803) 749-0338 or irishoaks@sc.rr.com.

Fencing instruction: Columbia Fencers Club, 3-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Harbison Recreation Center. Call (803) 781-2281.

Lexington Leisure Center programs: Coed volleyball, men’s flag football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, youth basketball. Call (803) 957-7828

Youth wheelchair basketball program: Ages 6-17, Trenholm Park. Registration: 4-6 p.m. Saturdays. Youth must be able to propel a manual wheelchair. Call Chip Hall, (803) 739-2125.

Horseshoes: Free lessons in the Washoe board game, also known as Gentlemen’s Horseshoes. Fun for the for the “HOLE” family. Limited participants. Information: John Mintz, (803) 359-1504 or e-mail washoeboard @aol.com.

For Participants runs every Thursday in Neighbors and in the Sunday Sports section on a space-available basis. Please fax all items Attn: Participants at (803) 771-8613, mail to Participants, State Sports, P.O. Box 1333, Columbia, SC, 29202, or e-mail statesports@thestate.com. Information for Participants will not be taken by phone and must be received by 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

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