Pioneer Sports Shorts for December 2024

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Dec. 13, 2024) — Please let us know about your sports news, special events, fund raisers, tryouts, signups and accomplishments. Youth leagues, clubs, schools and adult programs are all welcome to send us a rundown on what you are doing.

Include all the necessary details (too much information is better than too little!) and your contact information. It is as simple as sending an email to sports@pioneerpublishers.com.

Here are the Sports Shorts for December 2024.

Concord American Little League registration for spring ball open

Concord American Little League is accepting registration for its spring baseball season. The league’s website has complete information for t-ball (ages 4-6) through juniors (14). Player evaluations are Jan. 18 and 25 for players 7-13. Players 4-7 can take part in CALL regardless of where they live or attend school. Practice begins Feb.10, opening day is Mar. 22 and closing day is May 31. Visit concordamericanlittleleague.org for details and to register.

Clayton Valley Little League softball, baseball player registration open

Registration for Clayton Valley Little League is open for the spring season for softball and baseball. Baseball and softball programs are offered for boys and girls ages four through 14+. Players must reside within CVLL boundaries. Tryouts are in January and the season runs through early June. The CVLL program includes a Challenger Division for players with disabilities and special needs ages 4-18. A new pilot CVLL select program allows chosen players to participate on both a recreational and CVLL travel team during the spring season. Visit claytonvalleylittleleague.org for complete information and to register.

Junior Optimist taking spring baseball signups

Junior Optimist Baseball League is taking registration for baseball ages 4-12 and girls softball 4-8 for its spring season. JOBL is part of Cal Ripken Baseball. Player evaluations will be Jan. 18 and 25. JOBL started in 1963 and plays all its games at the JOBL Complex in North Concord. Visit joblconcord.com or email info@joblconcord.com for more information and to register.

Clayton Valley Charter baseball offers 2 Holiday Camps this month

Instruction in throwing, fielding, hitting and baserunning will be offered at the Clayton Valley Charter Holiday Baseball Camp on Dec. 14-15 and Dec. 21-22 at the Concord school’s varsity field. Ugly Eagles coaches and players will instruct players 5-12 years of age in all skill levels. Sessions are held rain or shine 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will also be involved in friendly competitions. For more information or to register for one or both sessions email cvchsbaseballcamps@gmail.com or call (925) 305-3684.

Ygnacio Valley High announces 6 in new Athletic Hall of Fame class

Ygnacio Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2023 to be honored Mar. 22 with a dinner and induction ceremony at Zio Fraedo’s in Pleasant Hill. The newest members are Ryan Carey (Class of 1991), Lara Canders (2008), Tom Prado (1987), Richard Ravreby (1969), Matt Vaughn (1987) and golf coach Greg Williams. For complete information and to obtain tickets starting next month to the Mar. 22 event visit yvathletichof.com.

Pleasant Hill Baseball Association open for signups

The all-volunteer Pleasant Hill Baseball Association, which was founded in 1958, is accepting signups for spring season. New player evaluations are on Jan.11 and practice begins Feb.1. Baseball and softball programs are for girls and boys ages 5-13+. For more information visit the PHBA website phba.org.

Clayton Valley Charter flag football program looking for girls to register

Clayton Valley Charter High School hosts its fourth Be Elite Flag Football season starting Jan 19 through Mar. 23. The co-ed program is open to kindergarten through eighth grade students. There are no tryouts or draft, and everyone plays offense and defense. No football experience is necessary. High school girls flag football has been a big success in its first two seasons and the 10-week CVC flag season for girls in second through fifth grades is taking registrations. Coaching is by student athlete mentors. For registration information contact CVCHS football coach Nick Tisa at nick.tisa@claytonvalley.org or visit BeEliteAthlete.com.