• Winter Break Camp: The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s Winter Camp for children ages 6 to 12 will be held at the Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Dr., from Dec. 19 through Jan. 13, 2012. The fee is $75 per week for each child, based on a full day from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each weekday. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 925-0951, Ext. 260.
• Lompoc Girls Softball Association: This softball league is for girls ages 5 to 16. The fee is $90 and includes a jersey, pictures, and $20 worth of raffle tickets. There’s a $5 discount for siblings. Players must be 5 years old by May 1, 2012, and younger than 17 prior to Jan. 1. Proof of age is required. Regular registration takes place at Thompson Park, 1101 W. Airport Ave., on Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit the association website at eteamz.com/lompocgsa.
• Hancock Holiday Clinic: Players ages 6 to 18 can sharpen their hitting, fielding, and pitching skills at the annual Allan Hancock College Holiday Baseball Clinic, set for Dec. 19 to 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Instructors include former major league player Bryn Smith, Santa Maria Valley Packers’ head coach Scott Nickason, and Hancock baseball coaches. The cost for the clinic is $100, and $75 for each additional family member. To register, visit athletics.hancockcollege.edu or pick up a form at Play it Again Sports on South Broadway in Santa Maria. For more information, call Clarence Griego at 922-6966, Ext. 3904.
• Adult Softball League: Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks Department will be taking registrations for its Adult Softball program until Jan. 26. Leagues include men’s, co-ed, and men’s 40 years and up. Play begins Feb. 10, and all games will be held at the Hagerman Sports Complex, 3300 Skyway Dr. Fees are $394 for resident teams and $492 for non-residents. Teams must have at least 10 city residents to qualify as a resident team. Teams will also be responsible for an umpire fee of $10 per contest. Players can register at the Recreation and Parks Department, 615 S. McClelland in Santa Maria. For more information, call 925-0951, Ext. 260.
• Big Picture Athletics Winter Football: Big Picture Athletics will be holding an eight-week competitive seven-on-seven winter passing league for seventh- and eighth-grade teams from Jan. 22, 2012, to March 18. The focus of the league will be on exposure, player development, competition, and improved knowledge of the game. A maximum of 12 teams will be admitted, with 12 to 14 players per team. Games will be played at Santa Ynez High School. Uniforms will be provided. For sign-up information, or to contact Big Picture Athletics, call 598-3703 or e-mail jtbigpic@gmail.com.
This article appears in Dec 15-22, 2011.