Pioneer Sports Shorts for January 2025
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Jan. 21, 2025) — 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 on Saturdays 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 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 4 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 on Saturdays 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.
Diablo Creek golf lessons begin Sunday
Lessons begin this Sunday, Jan 19, at Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord. The five sessions are offered for beginners/intermediate golfers (1-2 p.m. on 5 Sundays) and on course playing (5 Sundays 3:30-5 p.m.). Call Sean Albright at 925-639-0830 or you can visit diablocreekgc.com for details and to register.
First Tee Crab & Tri-Tip Feed Feb. 7 at Boundary Oak
First Tee of Contra Costa hosts its annual Crab & Tri-Tip Feed on Friday, Feb. 7, at Boundary Oak Golf Course restaurant supporting its youth program. In 2024 First Tee served over 3,200 youth through on-course programming and in-school programs for families in Contra Costa County, providing opportunities for youth to enjoy the game of golf and become leaders and mentors. Email firstteecontracosta@gmail.com or visit firstteecontracosta.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
CV Charter flag football program looking for girls to register
Clayton Valley Charter High School hosts its fourth Be Elite Flag Football season starting this Sunday, 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 you can visit BeEliteAthlete.com.
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.