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Family Fun Fest scheduled for Sehmel Homestead Park

The second annual Family Fun Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at Sehmel Homestead Park in north Rosedale.

The festival will feature three-legged races, balloon tosses, bat spin relays, temporary tattoos, giant air-filled play toys, carnival games, bocce ball, volleyball and more.

Fall ball at GH Baseball Sports Academy next month

The Gig Harbor Baseball and Sports Academy is accepting registrations for fall ball.

The season begins Sept. 8 and runs through to Oct. 17. There will be six weeks of workouts twice a week.

Players will be instructed on hitting, fielding, base running and game situations. The fall program also includes speed and agility training.

The age range is 9-18 and the cost is $295. Players can register at the GHBSA, located in the North Harbor Business Park on Burnham Drive.

They will practice at the academy and during weekends at Peninsula High School.

For more information, call 253-851-6265 or e-mail ghbsa@aol.com.

Learn the fundamentals of indoor soccer

Key Peninsula Parks will offer an indoor soccer program designed for youths.

Ages: 4-9

Location: Key Peninsula Middle School gym

Day/date: Saturdays, from Aug. 26 through Oct. 14

Session one: Ages 8-9 from 9-9:50 a.m.

Session two: Ages 6-7 from 10 to 10:50 a.m.

Session three: Age 5 from 11 to 11:50 a.m.

Session four: Age 4 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

Fee: $49

Min/Max: Ten to 25 per age group

Soccer challenge for boys and girls 14 and younger

A soccer challenge event for boys and girls 14 and younger will be held Oct. 3.

Each participant will receive one throw-in, one kick for distance, one dribbling trial and two goal shots as part of the competition. The free event will run regardless of weather conditions. Participants will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate.

Time: See indoor soccer times from above.

Kitsap Stingers 14U looking for players to fill positions

The 14-and-under Kitsap Stingers are looking for players to fill positions.

The tryout times and dates are from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 22 and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28.

The Stingers have a college-level pitching and batting coach. For more information, call head coach Bill Brasch at 360-340-6269 or e-mail williambrasch@yahoo.com.

Tennis program available for children this summer

The Peninsula Metropolitan Parks Department, Peninsula Athletic Association and the Fox Island Tennis Association will offer quick start tennis lessons for children ages 4-7 from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at Hales Pass (Arletta).

Four-week sessions are planned during the summer. The cost is $45.

For more information or to register, call PAA at 253-858-7678 or PenMet Parks at 253-858-3400.

Adult co-ed fall kickball league coming to the KP

A kickball league that follows basic softball rules will be held this fall at Volunteer Park on the Key Peninsula.

The season will consist of a practice game, eight doubleheaders and a single-elimination league tournament.

Games will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays from Sept. 27 through Nov. 15. The fee is $180.

There will be four to eight teams, and one game ball will be provided to each team.

Managers will meet on Sept. 22 at 7 a.m. at the park office.

Catching classes at GH Baseball Sports Academy

Catching classes will be held this fall at the Gig Harbor Baseball and Sports Academy.

The sessions will be held each Sunday in October and the first four Sundays in November.

The cost is $265 and includes all eight sessions. The times are from 5 to 6:15 p.m. for those 9-12, and from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. for those 13-18.

To reserve a spot, call 253-851-6265 or e-mail ghbsa@aol.com. There will be 12 catchers per class.

Reach sports reporter Marques Hunter at 253-853-9246 or by e-mail at marques.hunter@gateline.com.