Sports Shorts from the Pioneer

By The Pioneer 7 months ago

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Apr. 25, 2024) — Mt. Diablo Soccer, a long-time AYSO recreational program in the Concord-Clayton area, last month announced an affiliation with Danville-based Mustang Soccer for a new AYSO Player Pathway competitive club level program in AYSO Area 2C that will play in NorCal Premier Soccer leagues.

The program is open to girls and boys 7-19 years. MDSA AYSO recreational programs remain unchanged. Mt. Diablo Mustang tryouts for players born in 2011-2017 will be held the week of May 6 and tryouts for players born 2006-2010 will be the week of May 20. Visit mtdiablomustangsoccer.com for more info and tryout registration.

Flag Football camp at CVCHS June 24-26

Be Elite 3-Day Summer Youth Camp at Clayton Valley Charter High School on June 24-26, 9 a.m. to noon daily, is designed to provide youth (K-7th grade) with an immersive, fun flag football experience to enhance skills and learn new techniques. Camp includes skill-building drills, team-building exercises, friendly scrimmages and coaching from CVCHS student-athletes. Open to girls and boys of all skill levels from beginners to experienced athletes. For more info and to register visit beeliteathlete.com/summer-camps.

Red Devil Golf Classic set for June 28

The Red Devil Golf Committee announced its annual fund-raising tournament will be Friday, June 28, at Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord. Registration starts at 11 a.m., followed by lunch, golf, dinner and raffle/silent auction. Proceeds help academic and athletic programs at Mt. Diablo High School. Interested participants should contact Lou Adamo by phone (925) 212-9332 or email louadamo@gmail.com and Rudy Perez (925) 408-6790 or Rudyperezrdc@gmail.com.

Diablo Valley FC soccer tryouts in May

Diablo Valley FC will hold its annual tryouts for boys and girls in the U8 to u19 age groups next month. The area’s premier competitive youth soccer program participates in Development Player League, National Premier Leagues, MLS NEXT, Elite Academy and NorCal Premier. Tryouts will be held the weeks of May 6 and May 20. Visit diablovalleyfc.com for more info and tryout registration.

Concord Cup soccer registration open

Registration is open for Concord Cup XXIX youth soccer tournament on May 18-19 for girls and boys 10U through 19U teams from AYSO, US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer programs. Teams in bronze through silver divisions are invited to participate in the 29th edition of the area’s largest tournament. Team and referee applications are available at concordcup.com.

Clayton sharpshooter competing in 2nd Elks Hoop Shoot Nationals this Saturday

Jackson Ramirez of Clayton won the Elks Hoop Shoot Western Regional championship in Nevada in late February by sinking all 25 free throws. The Clayton sharpshooter heads to the Chicago area this weekend for a chance at a second National title before aging out of the competition. Ramirez makes 600 free throws a day in preparation for Nationals, which he won in a pandemic-mandated virtual competition in 2021.

Local recreation swim teams taking signups

The summer recreation swim season is just around the corner. To sign up for local teams visit their website:

Terrapins Swim Team offering spring, summer programs

Terrapins Swim Club has a spring Orange program for swimmers six years and older who have completed advanced swim lessons and are interested in learning about the swim team experience. The spring program runs three days a week at Concord Community Pool through June 7. The USA Swimming team is also offering stroke and racing skills clinics for three age groups fron 8 and under through 11 and over in June and July. For more info and to register for Terrapins swim programs visit terrapinswim.com.

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