de anza trail 8k run/walk
The South Valley Symphony is announcing the fourth annual running of the de Anza Trail 8K Run/Walk event that takes place Saturday, May 1, at 8:45 a.m., at the de Anza trailhead on Old Stage Road, San Juan Bautista. This event benefits the South Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Pre-registration is until April 26 and fees are $13 without a shirt and $20 with shirt. Late registration is $15 without shirt and $25 with shirt. Late entries register at Active.com, AllSportRunning.com or fax at 683-4683. Checks may be made to South Valley Symphony, P.O. Box 1347, Gilroy. Runners needing overnight lodging call 831-623-4030.
basketball jones hoops camp
The 9th Annual Basketball Jones Hoop Camp will take place July 5-9 at Oakwood Country School, 105 John Wilson Way, Morgan Hill. The camp runs from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is open to boys and girls ages 76-15.
Camp fee is $180 for week; $160 is you sign up before May 15. You can register www.basketballjonescamp.com or 1-800-348-3803.
coe park 10k run/walk
Coe Park’s Sixth Annual Hunting Hollow 10K Run/Walk takes place Saturday, June 12, at Coe Park, Coyote Reservoir Road, Gilroy. Pre-registration is at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Music, massage, raffle with lots of great prizes and awards. The 10K course follows a fairly level dirt road to the valley’s end and back, occasionally passing through the shade of large oaks, sycamores, and bay trees.
Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt and park fee. Race is limited to first 220 entries. Details: www.coepark.org or 778-0034.
mh pride softball tryouts
The Pride of Morgan Hill Girls Softball will be having tryouts for their 10, 12, 14 & 16 age group competitive teams May 3-4 at 4:30 pm at the San Martin School softball fields.
The Pride of Morgan Hill is a competitive traveling team which participates in weekend tournaments during the summer. Most tournaments are fairly local.
Please arrive 15 minutes early and have a parent sign you in. Be ready to start at 4:30 p.m.
Details: call Mike Turay at 588-6534 with any questions.
gavilan softball clinic
Gavilan College will hold a softball clinic for girls aged 6-16 on Saturday, April 24 at the Gavilan softball field. There will be two sessions, including one from 10 a.m. to noon and one from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Gavilan’s softball coaches will provide instruction in hitting, bunting, throwing, catching, infield and outfield play, and base running. Cost is $20 per session.
Details: (408) 848-4894.
jeff garcia football camp for kids
The first Jeff Garcia Football Camp for Kids will be held June 15-16 at Valley Christian High this summer.
The camp is open to kids aged 9-13 and offers two days of instruction with NFL star and Gilroy native Jeff Garcia, the former 49er and current Cleveland Browns quarter-back.
Other current and former NFL players, along with local college and high school coaches, are also scheduled to attend.
The camp is designed to offer a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with an emphasis on basic skills and fundamentals.
Cost is $125 per player.
Details: call (408) 535-0144.
eagle ridge ladies golf club
The Eagle Ridge Ladies Golf Club plays every Tuesday and new members are welcome. Details: call 268-1864.
where are they now?
Do you have information about former Live Oak High and Morgan Hill-area athletes who went on to athletic and other endeavors? If so, we want to hear from you. Anyone with information about these athletes and what they’re doing now is encouraged to e-mail us at
ji**@mo*************.com
or call 779-4106.
bigserve volleyball
BigServe Volleyball is now accepting registrations for it’s fourth summer season beginning June 21 and finishing July 27.
The BigServe Girls Volleyball League will operate two days per week, including: Monday and Tuesday nights at the Morgan Hill Country School Gym, 105 John Wilson Way. Beginners / Low intermediate 4:30-6:15 p.m., Advanced 6:15-8:30 p.m. All games/practices will be held at Morgan Hill Country School.
Also, BigServe will hold a four-person tournament on Saturday July 17. This is free for all BigServe participants. Non-BigServe girls must pay a one-time fee of $25. Kids can make their own four-person team and compete against other teams in the area.
The league is open to girls who will be 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th graders during the 2004-2005 school year. Space is limited to the first 50 girls at the beginner and advanced levels to register and pay league fees.
Regular registration ends May 23. Late registration will begin May 24 and will continue to the end of the season (acceptance based on enrollment). The cost for players is $165. Late registration will be $185. Each girl will receive a numbered BigServe Jersey.
Details: Jeff Thomas (owner) (408) 782-6442 and leave a detailed message, or check out the website at ServeOverThe.net
aquatics complex registration
A Registration Fair will be held Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community and Cultural Center for those interested in signing up for the new Morgan Hill Aquatics Complex’s slate of programs. Details: 779-7270.
roller derby in san jose
The San Jose Bay Bombers roller derby team will take on the Chicago Chiefs on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the San Jose Civic Auditorium.
The 2004 season-opening matchup is being billed as a return of the Roller Derby that fans fell in love with in the 1960s and 1970s.
Bay Bombers stars Frank Apodaca, Gwen Miller, Vicki McEwen, Sam Washington, Patsy Delgado, Maverick, 2002 male rookie of the year Makani and Dan Pfister will all compete.
The Chiefs feature Harold Jackson, Vickie Steppe, Bernet Jackson and Randi Whitman.
Advance tickets range in price from $20 to $10 for adults, and $5 for kids. Tickets at the door cost $5 more.
Details: (408) 246-1160.
