BASEBALL

MAPLE VALLEY PARKS T-BALL

Registration is now open for this popular Maple Valley Parks youth program. The registration fee is $48, and includes a team T-shirt and hat. The program is open to boys and girls ages 3-5 (must turn 3 by Jan. 20, 2009, can not turn 6 prior to June 1). Practices are once a week between 4 and 7 p.m. at Lake Wilderness Park, and games are on Saturdays from April 11-June 6. ADULT VOLUNTEER COACHES are needed. A coaches meeting is set for Wednesday, March 25, at Lake Wilderness Lodge. TEAM SPONSORS also are needed. The cost is $150. More information: (425) 413-8800, ext. 200, or online at www.maplevalley.org, or e-mail to mark.ratcliffe@ci.maple-valley.wa.us. Registration forms are available on the Web site.

TRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUB

Players ages 12-18with a passion for baseball and a desire to take their game to the next level are invited to a workout with Triple Play baseball Club. More information: (253) 249-9359.

SHARP BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT

Athletes are being accepted for upcoming programs. Private and group lessons in hitting and advanced infield, as well as strength and conditioning programs are available. More information: (425) 306-0814.

EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS

The organization is accepting NEW PLAYER REQUESTS for interviews for admission into its developmental programs. Teams currently seeking to fill rosters are 9-U, 11-U, 12-U, 13-U, 15/16-U, and 18-U. The 2008-09 TRAINING YEAR CYCLE is now under way. Team and individual sessions are available. The club is forming new 8- and 10-year-old teams to join its 12, 14, 16 and 18 age squads. Teams have limited spots available. Individual players may train with existing teams. Private, small group and team instruction is available working with coach Brian Embery. TEAM FACILITY RENTAL REQUESTS are being accepted. Options include rental only, or team training provided by Coach Embery. Limited time slots are available. More information on all of the above is available by contacting Coach Embery at (253) 218-9713.

BASEBALL JAZZ

Professional lessons, camps and coaches clinics are being offered by former Atlanta Braves scout Steve Goucher and the Jazz staff. More information: (206) 230-9011, or online at www.baseballjazz.com, or e-mail to goucher15@hotmail.com.

BASKETBALL

TEEN GYM NIGHTS

Free drop-in nights for teens are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-9 at the Black Diamond Community Center’s community gym, 25511 Lawson St., behind the Cenex gas station. Adults are welcome on Wednesdays at a cost of $1.50. Registration is required. All players must bring court shoes. More information: (360) 886-1011 or online at www.blackdiamondcc.org, or e-mail to bdcc-admin@qwest.net.

FISHING

W. WASHINGTON WALLEYE CLUB

The club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. behind and below the Green Acres Learning Center, 1826 S. 240th St. (just past Highline Community College). Guests are always welcome. More information: (253) 852-3296 or http://walleye-club.com or P.O. Box 4204, Kent, 98032, or e-mail: sports@foxinternet.net.

NORTHWEST BASSMASTERS

The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefield Office Park Complex Center, 1150 114th Ave. S.E. in Bellevue. More information: Kirk Bain at (425) 922-3469.

GOLF

AUBURN GOLF COURSE WINTER PLAY PASS

Monthly offseason unlimited-play passes and weekday-only play passes are available through March 2009. More information: Auburn Golf Course at (253) 833-2350, or online at www.auburngolf.org.

HOCKEY

BEGINNERS PROGRAM

The Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds will offer a year-round, beginners-level program for boys and girls ages 5-10. No skating experience is necessary. The program will be on Saturdays at Castle Ice in the Renton Highlands, or at Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland. Players are welcome to join at any time. More information: online at www.snokinghockey.com.

ICE SKATING

LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES

An eight-week series with group and private lessons for boys, girls and adults is being offered at KENT VALLEY ICE CENTRE. Instruction is based on criteria set forth by the Ice Skating Institute. Skating classes are a solid starting point for those interested in figure skating or hockey. The facility is located at 6015 S. 240th St. in Kent. More information: (253) 850-2400, ext. 19, or online at www.FamilyNightOut.com.

LACROSSE

MAPLE VALLEY-TAHOMA LATE REGISTRATION

A late registration session is scheduled for Jan. 31 from 10 a.m.-noon at Rock Creek Elementary School, located on Maple Valley-Black Diamond Highway. The boys 5/6 and 7/8 teams are currently a capacity, but a waiting list is available.

SOCCER

Introduction to soccer for toddlers is being offered by Maple Valley Parks & Recreation. The Mommy/Daddy & Me soccer class presented by Kidz’ Love Soccer will introduce yourself and your toddler age 2-3 1/2 to the world’s most popular sport. A variety of activities designed around the game will be played each week. Note: this is not a league, it is an introduction class held outside at Lake Wilderness Park on Saturday mornings from 9 to 9:30 a.m. It begins Saturday, Feb. 7. For more log on at www.maplevalleyparks.com or call 425.413.8800 ext. 200.

SWIMMING

COVINGTON AQUATIC CENTER

LAP SWIMS are offered M-W-F from 5:30-7 a.m.; Sunday through Saturday from noon-1 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m., and Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. PUBLIC SWIMS are Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday from 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. PUBLIC SWIMS WITHOUT THE SLIDE are Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. SHALLOW-END ONLY PUBLIC SWIMS are Monday through Friday from noon-1 p.m. SHALLOW-END ONLY FAMILY SWIMS (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) are Friday from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from noon-1 p.m. HALF-HOUR LESSONS are offered on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday basis from 4-7:30 p.m. in four-week sessions. SHALLOW-WATER EXERCISE is Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. DEEP-WATER EXERCISE is Monday through Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 p.m. POOL RENTALS for private parties are available on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. More information: (425) 413-7665, or online at www.ci.covington.wa.us.

WATER POLO

WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB

New members are welcome. More information: (425) 896-0495.

YOGA

Curious About Yoga? Yoga has evolved over 5,000 years to exercise every muscle, nerve and gland, to reduce fatigue, soothe the nerves, and to train and discipline the mind.  It is a catalyst that can give clarity to change habits that create obstructions in the body and mind. This new beginning Iyengar Yoga class will be offered through the City of Maple Valley at the Lake Wilderness Lodge. Classes will be taught by certified Iyengar yoga teacher Carmen Viola and Ann Freeman and will be offered on Tuesdays from 7:40-8:55 pm, Feb 24-Mar 31, and Thursday, 9:30-11am, Feb 19-Mar 26. For more details and additional class options please contact Maple Valley Parks & Recreation Department at: 425-413-8800 ext. 200 or online visit at www.bluemoonartsyoga.com or www.maplevalleyparks.com.