ovysl signups
Orchard Valley Youth Soccer League is now taking signups for the 2004/05 fall recreational season. The cost before July 15 is $95 for the first and second player of the family and $60 for the third or more. Beginning July 16, the cost is $120 on a space-available basis. Boys and girls aged 4-14 (born from 8-1-99 to 7-31-91) are eligible. Download an application from www.ovysl.org, fill it out and mail it to OVYSL, P.O. Box 0891, Morgan Hill, Ca. 95038. Please include a copy of a certified copy of the prospective player’s borth certificate along with a 1”x11/2” color photo. Player may not be wearing a hat or sunglasses in the photo. Details: call the OVYSL hotline at (408) 779-6696.
mh colt baseball
Morgan Hill Pony Baseball is registering players for the 2004 season. Registration forms can be printed from the MHPB website at: www.mhpb.org and mailed to: MHPB, PO Box 353, Morgan Hill, CA 95038 prior to Friday. Walk up registrations will also be accepted on Saturday at the Live Oak High baseball field. New players to the league will be required to present a birth certificate as proof of age. Fees are $150. There will be a mandatory two-day tryout on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. at LOHS. Details: contact John Bennett at (408) 776-0983.
open annual golf tournament
The public is invited to join Jeff Garcia and friends for the 2004 Jeff Garcia Open Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation, St. Joseph’s Family Center, and local youth scholarships. The tournament takes place Friday, June 11, at the beautiful and challenging Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy. Don’t miss this chance for a day of fun with Jeff Garcia and other celebrities in support of local charities. The scramble play, mixed team tournament will feature great prizes, including the chance to win a new car or one million dollars for a hole in one. Check in at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy will be at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, silent and live auctions, and awards presented by Jeff Garcia will cap off an exciting day. Details: Katherine Filice, 842-2275 or Frank Filice, 842-5243.
SCBA basketball
The summer session of the SCBA basketball program begins on June 11 and ends on July 27. Practices and games will be held on Saturdays. There will be optional open gyms one night a week. The fee is $95 for new players and $75 for returning players. Applications are available at www.scbabasketball.org or by calling (408) 782-8325.
literacy run
The Annual Run for Literacy will be held Saturday, June 12 in San Juan Bautista. All proceeds go to the Adult Literacy Program of San Benito County. There are three races — a 10K run, a 5K run and a 5K walk. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in standard age categories. The entry fee includes T-shirt and water bottle. The cost is $25 if registered by June 8 or $28 after. Register online at www.freelancenews.com.
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.
basketball jones hoops camps
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.
Details: www.basketballjonescamp.com or 1-800-348-3803.
eagle ridge ladies golf club
The Eagle Ridge Ladies Golf Club plays every Tuesday and new members are welcome. Details: 268-1864.