Sports in Brief

Sign up now for Little League

The North Whidbey Little League is opening registration early for the 2009 season.

In recognition of the state of the economy, the discount for registering early has been raised to $25.

NWLL hope every child who wants to play will be able to do so. Registration forms can be found at the following businesses: McDonald’s, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen and Burger King.

Registration forms may also be found online at www.eteamz.com/NWLLOH.

Soccer club signups begin

The North Whidbey Soccer Club will be starting its soccer signups for recreational and academy soccer beginning Jan. 1.

NWSC is also seeking volunteers to participate on the soccer board and, as always, is looking for coaches.

The club will provide training for anyone interested in being a coach.

Don’t miss out on a fun soccer season.

It sign up, go to www.nwhidbeysoccer.org.

If you have questions, email; Ralph Thornton NWSC VP at rgthornton@verizon.net, or Mike Thornton NWSC DOC/Academy Director at mike@northwesttrainingacademy.com.

NWTA winter training camps

This is the time of year when people think it is a time to relax, stay warm and stay inside.

You are wrong.

The staff at NorthWest Training Academy is proud to announce they are staying inside as well, but they are going to stay warm in a different way and kids should come join the fun.

NWTA is offering training camps this winter for all athletes, including First Kicks for kids ages 3 and 4 a Speed Camp and a soon to be added Futsal. Check it out soon as you could save $10 to $15 per camp if you sign up before Dec. 20.

Come join in the fun and work off all of the holiday goodies and keep the kids active as well.

For more information, visit www.northwesttrainingacademy.com.

Also, if there is enough interest, NWTA is thinking about having Adult Speed and Agility sessions.

If you are interested, email mike@northwesttrainingacademy.com.

CHS Hoop-Ville kids camp

Coupeville High School presents a kids basketball camp for boys and girls in grades third through sixth from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 29 through 31.

The cost is $30 per player and includes a basketball and a T-shirt.

This camp will break down the sport of basketball into fundamentals that all athletes, no matter what their skill level, need to succeed.

Coaches will lead the players through drills and group games that focus on ball handling, defense, passing, shooting and rebounding.

To sign up, call Sarah Stuurmans at 678-5057, or 360-259-4204.

Calling skiers and snowboarders

South Whidbey Parks and Recreation’s Snowrider program is now taking registrations for the youth Saturday program and adult Tuesday program — your ride to the mountains this winter. Pickups will be made in Coupeville and South Whidbey, plus an Everett pickup on the Tuesday bus.

Programs are available for youth and adults. For more information, call 360-221-5484, or visit www.swparks.org.