The Orcutt National Little League, for children ages 4 to 12, is holding regular registration until Jan. 7. Registrations will be held Jan. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rabobank-Oak Knolls Branch at 1110 E. Clark Ave in Orcutt. The final regular registration date is Jan. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Orcutt Junior High School. Late registration will take place on Jan. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Rabobank. This year’s signup cost is $120 for the first player from a family, $110 for the second player, and $100 for the third. Late registration is $130 per player. Each player must provide an original birth certificate and three proofs of residency. For more information, visit eteamz.com/orcuttnational, e-mail Shanae at Shanae@mac.com, or call 260-8734.
• Winter Break Camp: The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s Winter Camp for children aged 6 to 12 will be held at the Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Dr., through Jan. 13. 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 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 Jan. 3 from 6 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.
• Adult Volleyball League:Volleyball players have until Jan. 12 to sign up for the city of Santa Maria’s six-on-six adult volleyball league, which begins play on Jan. 29. Games will be held at various city gyms over 10 weeks. Men’s and women’s divisions play on Sundays; co-ed divisions play on Wednesdays. Fees are $152 for resident teams—which must include at least seven city residents to qualify—and $190 for non-resident teams. Teams are also responsible for $10 for officiating per game. For managers, a mandatory meeting will be held on Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Dr. in Santa Maria. To register, visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 615 S. McClelland St. in Santa Maria. For more information, call 925-0951, Ext. 260.
• Adult Basketball League: The city of Santa Maria’s five-on-five adult recreational basketball league is taking registrations until Jan. 12. League play begins on Jan. 27, with men’s and co-ed divisions offered. Players must be able to suit up Monday through Friday for the 10-week season. Fees are $252 for city resident teams and $315 for non-resident teams. Teams must have a minimum of seven residents to qualify for the discount. Each team will be responsible for $20 per game for officiating. There will also be a mandatory managers’ meeting on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Drive. To register, visit the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department office at 615 S. McClelland St. For more information, call 925-0951, Ext. 260.
• 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 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.
Sports Shorts is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Jan 5-12, 2012.