BRIEFLY IN SPORTS

Youth basketball league registration continues

Basketball league registration for local girls in grades K-through-8 is being held at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach’s main branch through today.

The league gives girls the opportunity learn the skills of basketball and enhance their self-esteem while having a great time being part of a team. Weekly one-hour practices begin March 26. Games will run April 16 through June 10.

Volunteer opportunities are available for parents interested in coaching teams. Hans Laroche, Boys & Girls Club athletic director, heads the successful program.

All participants must be members of the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach. Membership fee is $140 per year. Scholarships are available for qualifying families. League fee is $85 per player and includes a new team uniform. Late fee applies for youth who register after the March 2 cutoff date.

Annual sponsorship opportunities which support Boys & Girls Club athletic activities are available for just $300.

For more information, call Program Director Susie Hird at (949) 494-2535, ext. 105.

City tennis tournament to hold 50th event

The Laguna Beach Tennis Tournament will celebrate its 50th year of competition with tournament play set for the weekends of April 21-22 and 28-29.

Events include men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed 2.0 through Open play. A youth/experience doubles event that will pair a young player with an adult, also will be held.

Anyone interested in volunteering and/or sponsoring/partnering for this year’s special event can e-mail tournament director Julie Heussenstamm at allcourttennis@hotmail.com.