Sports briefs

Gateway news services

Published: 10:30AM September 9th, 2009

Narrows baseball pitching school expands

The Baseball Pitchers School has expanded and moved to the new West Hills Performance Baseball Center, located at 4940 Auto Center Blvd. in Bremerton.

The opening date is Sept. 15. The school hours are from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.

Individual and team pitching lessons are available. Registrations will be taken beginning Sept. 15.

For more information, call 253-241-7381, visit www.baseballpitchersschool.com or e-mail Bballpitchschool@aol.com.

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 will run through Oct. 17. There will be six weeks of workouts twice a week.

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

The players’ 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.

Fundamental indoor soccer coming to Key Peninsula

The Key Pen Parks Department 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 to 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.

Adult co-ed fall kickball league coming to the KP

A kickball league that will follow 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 to be held at 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.

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