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PAA to hold youth volleyball clinic and league at GHHS

The Peninsula Athletic Association Fall Youth Volleyball Clinic will be held for eight weeks from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Gig Harbor High School gym starting Sept. 16.

The league is open to youth in grades six through 10 for boys, and for girls who have some experience or interested in the sport.Registration is $50. For more information or to register, call 253-858-7678 or e-mail registration@paayouth.org.

Narrows baseball pitching school expands

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

The opening date is scheduled for 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.

Dave Meyers infield camp to be held at Peninsula High

Dave Meyers, a current minor league hitting and fielding instructor for the Tampa Bay Rays, will hold an advanced infield camp from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19-20 at Peninsula High School.

The cost is $95 and is for ages 11-18. Those interested can register at the Gig Harbor Baseball and Sports Academy by calling 253-851-6265 or e-mailing ghbsa@aol.com.

Gig Harbor Blue Ox girls hoops team to hold tryouts

The Gig Harbor Blue Ox girls select basketball team will hold tryouts from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17-18 at Harbor Ridge Middle School.

The Blue Ox are expanding and will have sixth- , seventh- and eighth-grade teams that will compete in the Next Level league, along with tournament play, for the season.

For more information, call 253-241-6375 or 253-314-7210.

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 9-9:50 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 and 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.