BRIEFLY IN SPORTS

Van’s Pier Classic underway at pier

The Van’s Pier Classic presented by Jack’s Surfboards is underway at the southside of the Huntington Beach pier.

The five-day event began Wednesday, continues today, Friday and Saturday, and concludes Sunday.

Several pro surfers will compete in the ASP World Qualifying Series event that is only a 2-star competition (men’s and women’s 2-star, juniors’ 2-grade).

Last year, Huntington Beach’s Micah Byrne took first place in the men’s event.

The Van’s Pier Classic kicks off the West Coast leg of the 2008 ASP North America Tour.

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Pop Warner Football coaches sought

Huntington Beach Pop Warner Football is seeking candidates for volunteer head coach and assistant coach positions.

Candidates will be required to interview with a selection panel, complete a volunteer application and undergo a background check.

The league is seeking candidates with previous playing or coaching experience at the high school, college or professional level.

For more information call Paul Loflin at (714) 968-7812 or by e-mail at president@hbpwf.org.

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Pop Warner Football sign-ups April 26

Huntington Beach Pop Warner Football will hold its next sign-up session for its 2008 fall season April 26.

Registration for both players and cheerleaders will be between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Edison High.

League divisions are as follows (age as of July 31, 2008): Cub (flag football), ages 5-6; Jr. Mighty Mite (ages 7-8); Mighty Mite (ages 8-9); Jr. Pee Wee (ages 8-11); Pee Wee (ages 9-12); Jr. Midget (ages 10-13); Midget (ages 11-15).

All players and cheerleaders, with the exception of those in the Cub division, must carry a minimum 2.0 GPA to participate in the league.

A final registration date for sign-ups will take place May 18 (noon to 4 p.m.), also at Edison High.

For more information e-mail signups@hbpwf.org, or visit the website www.hbpwf.org.