sobrato athletic booster meetings Join the growing group of
parents and future parents of Sobrato athletes at the Athletic
Boosters meeting Aug. 17, 7 p.m. in the Sobrato Administration
Building. Guidelines will be put together for the organization as
well as planning upcoming membership and fundraising events. The
Boosters are currently looking for members to be on the board for
Vice-President and Publicity. In addition, at Sobrato High
’s Orientatio on Monday, Aug. 23, meet the Sobrato Boosters
board members, and more. And, an Open House and fundraiser with
pizza from 5:30-7 p.m. takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Regular
meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every month. Details:
Robin Henke, sobratoathleticboosters@yah
oo.com or 710-0362.
sobrato athletic booster meetings
Join the growing group of parents and future parents of Sobrato athletes at the Athletic Boosters meeting Aug. 17, 7 p.m. in the Sobrato Administration Building. Guidelines will be put together for the organization as well as planning upcoming membership and fundraising events. The Boosters are currently looking for members to be on the board for Vice-President and Publicity.
In addition, at Sobrato High’s Orientatio on Monday, Aug. 23, meet the Sobrato Boosters board members, and more.
And, an Open House and fundraiser with pizza from 5:30-7 p.m. takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Regular meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every month.
Details: Robin Henke,
so*********************@ya***.com
or 710-0362.
san jose lady sharks
The San Jose Lady Sharks ASA softball organization will be holding fastpitch softball tryouts on Aug. 22 and 28. Girls 9-18 are invited to tryout. Details: call Coach Rob Piper at (408) 353-2223.
mh pony winter ball
Morgan Hill Pony Baseball will be accepting walk-in registrations for the Winterball 2004 season. Registration will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 21. Signups will be held at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Tennant Station at Monterey Road in Morgan Hill, next door to Sizzler. There will also be one evening registration on Wednesday Aug. 25, from 7:30-8:30 p.m., also at Mountain Mike’s. All fees are $40. Late registrations (after Aug. 28) will be $45. Teams will be drafted during the week of Sept. 6, with practices starting on Sept. 11. The Winterball season usually ends before Thanksgiving weekend. The Pinto, Mustang, Bronco and Pony Divisions will be playing at Burnett, El Toro and Britton (Mustang 2) fields. There are no Shetland or Colt Divisions in MHPB Winterball. Registration forms may be found on the Morgan Hill Pony Baseball website at http://www.mhpb.org League members may register by mail, sending applications to MHPB, PO Box 353, MH, CA 95038. New members must register in person. For additional information, contact MHPB at 408-778-MHPB.
scba signups
The SCBA Fall Basketball program begins on September 11. There are incentives to sign up early. The leagues run until November 6. The fee for a new player is currently $95.00 and for a returning player is $75.00. There is a $10.00 deduction for each additional family member. This Saturday-only program is held on the Britton Middle School campus. Applications are available at www.scbabasketball.org or by calling 408.460.7402.
silicon valley diamond dawgs
The Silicon Valley Diamond Dawgs, a 14U Baseball Tournament Team, is looking for players — including pitchers and catchers. Details: call Alan LaBranche at (40) 782-1197, (408) 365-2114, or (408) 505-4817.
taylor made program
Taylor Made’s Fall Arm Strengthening Program, which focuses on throwing technique, throwing mechanics and training the arm to be healthy throughout the season and beyond, begins Sept. 13. Designed for players 13 and under, the program will last eight weeks through the first week of November. Held at Community Park in Morgan Hill, the class will meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. Classes will be taught by Rich Taylor, who is certified to teach the Alan Jaeger “Thrive on Throwing” program. The cost for the 24 sessions is $195 ($8 per session ) This will include the j-bands (surgical tubing). Payments are due by Aug. 15. Whether your son or daughter is a position player or a pitcher, they’ll benefit from the program by adding velocity to the fastball or distance and accuracy on throws. Some high school players increased their distance by 100 feet and most youth players by 50 feet. Checks should be payable to Rich Taylor and sent to: 17338 Serene Drive, Morgan Hill, CA. 95037. Details: call Rich Taylor at 782-0630 or by email at www.taylormadebaseball.com
lohs has jv, frosh football
Contrary to rumor, the Live Oak High football program is offering both Junior Varsity and Freshman football this fall. Anyone interested in joining the teams should contact Live Oak High head football coach Glen Webb at (408) 201-6100 (ext. 2168).
mh pride to hold tryouts
The Pride of Morgan Hill Softball program will be having two tryouts for its 16U ‘A’ Fall Ball team on Sunday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 22 at Community Park in Morgan Hill. Pitchers and catchers should arrive by noon.
All other players start at 1 p.m. Tryouts end at 3 p.m.
Details: call Mike Turay at 588-6534.
el toro aquatics clinic
El Toro Aquatics is holding a free Stroke Clinic for kids aged 6 and older Aug. 24-27 at the Morgan Hill Aquatics Center. Must be able to swim 25 yards. Also, El Toro is holding a Novice Clinic for kids who can swim 15 yards to be held the week of Sept. 13. Space is limited so sign up now. Details: call Bill Thompson at (408) 227-5885 or email
bi******@ao*.com