Sports Shorts for February 2020
Concord Cup XXVII accepting team registrations
The area’s largest annual youth soccer tournament, Concord Cup, returns for its 27th year at a variety of Concord parks May 16-17. Boys and girls club and AYSO teams from under 10 through U19 are eligible to participate. Diablo FC, Mt. Diablo Soccer and Concord AYSO co-sponsor the tournament. Visit concordcup.com for complete information and to register a team to participate.
Vista Diablo Dolphins taking swim team registrations
Vista Diablo Dolphins began registration for its summer recreation swim season last week. Early bird pricing is offered for swimmers who register by April 18 for new families. Pre-season swim practice begins April 20 and the season runs through July. For more information please send email to VDDSTmail@gmail.com or visit the team website vddst.swimtopia.com.
Concord Table Tennis Club welcomes new players
Concord Table Tennis Club is a USATT affiliated club that has been in continuous operation for over 47 years with a mission to promote table tennis. CTTC meets three times weekly at Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy gymnasium, 796 Grayson Rd. The sessions are Sundays (10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) and Tuesdays and Thursdays (7-10 p.m.). For more info visit concordtabletennis.com or call Phil Schafer (925-689-7463).
St. Bonaventure CYO track practices underway
St. Bonaventure CYO spring track and field is now accepting registration for its spring season. The track and field program is open to boys and girls in second through eighth grades. Practices began earlier this month and are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5:15 p.m. at Newhall Park. Saturday meets begin in March and the season runs through May 9, culminating with the Oakland Diocese championships. For more information you can call 826-7426, email head coach Matt Tillman at matttillman@gmail.com or go to their website stbonaventurecyo.com.
USKS presents 33rd anniversary Just For Kicksbenefit showcase Mar. 21 at Concord Pavilion
USKS Martial Arts will host its 33rd anniversary showcase, Just For Kicks, on Saturday, Mar. 21, at the Concord Pavilion at 2:30 p.m. Students from four years-old up through the studio’s black belt instructors will display their martial arts skills. Advance tickets at $20 (ages 4 and younger free) can be purchased at the Dojo (4493 Clayton Rd. by Bill’s Ace Hardware) or from USKS students. Visit usksmartialarts.com in advance for details.
Clayton Valley Charter High youth baseball clinic Mar. 22
Clayton Valley Charter High School baseball coaching staff is offering a one-day clinic for youth baseball players on Sunday, Mar. 22, from 9 a.m. – noon at the school’s baseball facility. Fee is $30. The camp for ages 6-12 focuses on batting, fielding, pitching and throwing skills. Contact Eagles head coach Casey Coakley at casey.coakley@claytonvalley.org with questions or to register.
Dana Hills Swim Team offering spring clinic starting Mar. 2
Registration is open now for all ages at the first Dana Hills Swim Team spring clinic that runs from Mar. 2-Apr. 2. The rec swim season for the Otters begins April 13. DHST is open for Otter Pups ages 3-6 through the 15-18 age group with registration open through May 11. Founded in 1977, Dana Hills was third at the 2019 Contra Costa Swim Championships and first at the Concord City Meet for the 27th time in the past 28 years. For more info visit danahillsotters.com.
Concord AYSO now accepting spring soccer registration
Concord AYSO is accepting registration for its spring soccer program online. The spring season is from March through May. There are programs for 3-4 year-olds, 6U-8U and 10U through 14U. The registration fee includes a team shirt and insurance. Email registrar@concordayso.org with any questions. Visit concordayso.org to register and get more information.
All Out Sports youth leagues taking signups
Youth basketball and volleyball leagues are accepting registrations for winter leagues. Spring basketball league commences Mar. 13. For complete information on All Out Sports programs including camps and clinics, visit alloutsportsleague.com.
Ygnacio Valley High School 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame dinner tickets now available
The Ygnacio Valley High Athletic Hall of Fame dinner for the Class of 2020 is May 16 at Contra Costa Country Club. Tickets are now on sale. The inductees are coaches Jack Biglen (football and golf) and Triss Carter (boys and girls cross country and track) and athletes Oliver Hanf (Class of 1987, wrestling, football, track), Jim Mayo (1975, wrestling), Julie Pitois (1989, basketball, softball, volleyball), Eric Lakin (1982, baseball, football) and Chris Iglesias (1980, baseball, football). Email ygnaciovalleyhalloffame@gmail.com or visit www.yvathletichof.com for more details and to reserve tickets.
MDSA spring league registration open
Registration is open for Mt Diablo Soccer Association’s spring season. The program is open to boys and girls under 6U-19U divisions. The older divisions are co-ed teams. Games are Mar. 21-May 16. For more details and to register visit www.mdsoccer.org.
Concord American Little League registration for spring ball open online
Concord American Little League is still accepting registration for its 2020 spring baseball and softball seasons. The league’s website has complete information for t-ball through senior baseball and softball (4-14 years old) and Challenger (4-18 years) programs. Call 472-8940 for more information or register online at www.callbaseball.org.