SUMMER SPORTS CALENDAR

GOLF RULES AND ETIQUETTE

Two two-hour classes on golf rules and etiquette will be offered to

adults wishing to learn enough about the game to be able to play a round

of golf safely and correctly.

The classes will take place from 10 a.m. to noon July 8 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Aug. 16.

Registration is $30 and there is a $7 material fee payable to the

instructor.

For information, call (949) 644-3151.

GOLF CLASS

Designed for the beginner and intermediate golfer, this Newport Beach

Golf Course class will emphasizes stance, swing and use of clubs.

Students may bring their own clubs or rent clubs from the course, and

each student will purchase one bucket of practice balls per lesson.

Each class will last 90 minutes and registration is $45. For information,

call (949) 644-3151.

GYMNASTICS

Newport Beach will offer gymnastic training for ages 6 to 11 throughout

the summer.

The registration is $50 and instruction will be offered in balance and

tumbling, skills on the uneven parallel bars, balance beams, rings and

the vaulting horse.

Student to instructor ratio is approximately 8 to 1 and students

enrolling in intermediate classes must have instructor approval.

For information, call (949) 644-3151.

HORSE RIDING

There will be four horse-riding classes in July and August at Christian

Montessori School in Costa Mesa.

Youngsters are asked to bring a parent and learn to feed, groom, saddle

and ride ponies. Participants must wear hard-soled shoes with heels and

long pants.

Registration is $60. For more information, call (949) 645-4360.

ICE HOCKEY

Two Monday classes of introductory ice hockey will be offered at the Ice

Chalet, July 10 to Aug. 28, for ages to 6 to 8 and 9 to 15.

Registration is $84 and basic skating requirements to play ice hockey

will be taught in the class.

The Ice Chalet is at 2701 Harbor Blvd. in the Mesa Verde Center in Costa

Mesa.

For information, call (714) 979-8880.

ICE SKATING FITNESS CLASS

Ice Chalet in Costa Mesa will provide Wednesday night ice skating fitness

class from 7 to 7:30 p.m. July 12 through Aug. 30.

Registration is $84 and the class will provide instruction in ice skating

basics and a good workout.

Skate rental and free practice on the day of the lesson are included, and

each student is asked to bring a jacket, gloves and socks.

The rink is at 2701 Harbor Blvd. in the Mesa Verde Center in Costa Mesa.

For information, call (714) 979-8880.

YOUTH ICE SKATING

The Ice Chalet in Costa Mesa will host four eight-week ice skating

classes throughout the summer.

There will be two classes offered for ages 6 to 8 and two classes for

ages 9 to 15.

Registration for each is $85, and skaters should arrive 15 minutes early for a class.

The Ice Chalet is in the Mesa Verde Center in Costa Mesa. For

information, call (714) 979-8880.

JUDO-JUJITSU

A 10-week judo-jujitsu class will be offered by the city of Newport Beach

from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning June 27 for youngsters ages 5 to 17.

Judo emphasizes the use of quick movement and backfiring of the

opponent’s own strength and leverage.

The class will be taught by 10-time Judo Kata U.S. National Grand

Champion Rick Bradley, who is also a defensive tactics instructor for the

Newport Beach Police Department.

Registration is $60 and classes will take place either on Tuesdays or

Thursdays. For information, call (949) 644-3151.

JAPANESE KARATE

The Japan Karate Federation, headed by chief instructor Shihan Fumio

Demura, will present classes of all levels for youngsters ages 5 to 15

during the summer.

Registration is $50 for each level and the classes will run from June 26

to Sept. 11.

For information, call (949) 644-3151.

LAWN BOWLING

The Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club will have its annual Visitors Day

beginning at 10 a.m. June 3.

A free lunch will be provided and participants will have free use of

bowls, instruction of the game and an exposition short game by some of

the longtime members.

The club is at 1550 Crown Drive North and San Joaquin Hills Road in

Corona del Mar.

For information, call (949) 640-1022.

SAILING CAMP

Newport Beach will offer eight-day sailing camps throughout the summer

for ages 8 to 12.

The camps will run Tuesdays through Fridays for two weeks and the

registration fee is $133 for each session.

On-water skills will be taught on new Sabots (8-foot-long sailboats), as

well as rigging and boat maintenance.

To ensure safety, please bring a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. No

after-camp supervision will be provided.

For information, call (949) 644-3151.

BEGINNING SAILING

Newport Beach will offer beginning sailing classes for adults throughout

the summer at Orange Coast College.

Classes include lectures and on-the-water practice in Lido 14 dinghies.

Students may learn the basics of sailing terminology, rigging, safety,

docking under sail, tacking, jibing and the five points of sail. Eighty

percent of class time is spent sailing, with two to four people per boat.

For information, call (949) 644-3151.

SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL

Sign-up deadline for the fall Newport Beach softball season for men,

women and coed leagues is Aug. 11.

Weeknight adult leagues for all levels of play will be available and

registration is accepted on a team basis only.

For more information, call (949) 644-3163.

SOCCER CAMP

Newport Beach will offer weeklong soccer camps throughout the summer.

The camps are for ages 6 to 14 and the fee is $96.

Camp times are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays from June 26 to 30, July 17 to

21, July 31 to Aug. 4, Aug. 14 to 18 and Aug. 21 to 25.

Players will learn various aspects of soccer, new techniques, skills and

tactics. Each camper will receive a soccer ball, T-shirt and an

evaluation.

Youngsters are asked to bring water, lunch and a snack to each day’s

session.For information, call (949) 644-3151.

ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE

Goal For It Soccer will offer a Wednesday night adult coed soccer league

for all levels of play from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 12 to Aug. 16 at Buffalo Hills Park in Newport Beach.

Registration is $73 and the fee includes referee fees and playing card.

League rules are available at the Community Services Department. For

information, call (714) 991-2521.

SPORTS CAMP

A series of Mini Hawks introductory sports camps sponsored by Newport

Beach will offer fun for ages 4 to 7 throughout the summer.

Each weeklong camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon and will teach the very

basics in basketball, soccer and baseball.

Each camp is $88 with each camper receiving a miniball and T-shirt. It is

recommended to bring water and a snack to each camp day.

For information, call (949) 644-3151.

SPORTS PARK OPENING

The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Costa Mesa “Farm”

Sports Complex will take place July 1 at 1 p.m.

Featured at the opening will be free swimming at the Costa Mesa High

pool, information on upcoming youth services and sports, a barbecue,

family activities, soccer exhibitions and a family concert with the West

Coast Flyer’s Band from 5-7 p.m.

For information on the event, call (714) 754-5300.

GYMNASTICS CLASSES

The City of Costa Mesa will offer various gymnastics and motor

development classes for youngsters ages 5-12 throughout the summer.

The class is designed for youngsters to enhance the confidence of

participants as they gain physical strength, flexibility, balance and

control.

There are various skill-level classes, but the instructor’s approval is

required for intermediate-level classes.

For information, call (714) 754-5158.

SWIM LESSONS

The City of Costa Mesa is offering pre-summer swim lessons for youngsters

ages 2 1/2 to 5 from June 12-23 at the Downtown Community Center Pool.

Each class is 30 minutes long registration is already underway.

For registration information, call the Downtown Community Center at (714)

327-7560.

PACIFIC COAST AQUATICS

The Pacific Coast Aquatics program will offer a variety of year-round

swim programs for all ages and all swim types.

Learn correct stroke technique in a fun and positive environment.

Tri-athletes, and swim-for-fitness athletes are welcome.

The PCA is a member of USS Swimming and the USS Masters program.

Fees are $25 to register and $35 per month and activities will take place

at the Newport Harbor High Olympic Pool.

For information, call (949) 595-8824.

SUMMER SWIM LESSONS

The Downtown Community Center in Costa Mesa will offer Summer 2000 swim

lessons starting June 26.

The first of the two-week sessions will run from June 26 to July 7, while

the second session will run from July 10-21.

Registration will begin on June 3 and appointment information, call the

Downtown Community Center at (714) 327-7560.