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Gym open to 40+

The small gym at Saratoga High School will be open for basketball for players age 40 and over every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. The drop-in fee is $3 per night, and new players must show proof of age. For more information, call 408.868.1248.

Diving Training

The Santa Clara Divers offer year-round training and competition for divers ages 8 and up interested in springboard and platform diving. For more information, email coachbill@scdivers.com, check the website at http://www.scdivers.com or call 408.274-9542.

Youth Basketball

The Saratoga Recreation Department is currently holding registration for youngsters in first-sixth grades interested in playing in the 2000 Saratoga Youth Basketball League.

Games will be played on Saturdays, Jan.8-March 19, and the instructional basketball league will stress fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship. All youngsters will play at least two quarters per game.

Teams in third-sixth grade divisions will practice one evening during the week and each player will receive a uniform shirt and a team picture.

Players in the third and fourth grades will play for teams formed by zones. Players in the fifth and sixth grades will attend a skills-assessment session on Dec. 14 at Saratoga High School to determine team placement.

The first-second division is in its first year and will feature shorter baskets. Teams will practice on Saturdays prior to their games.

For more information, call 408.868.1248.

Pitching Program

An eight-week fall pitching program for baseball players ages 9-12 will run Tuesday evenings, Oct. 26-Dec. 14, in the gym at West Valley Community College in Saratoga.

The program teaches fundamentals, arm care and defensive skills. Players 9-10 attend at 7 p.m., players 11-12 at 8 p.m.

For information, call Burch Boehner at 408.998.5338.

Pumpkin Run

Celebrate Halloween early by participating in the annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run on Oct. 17, 8 a.m. The event features a 10K run, a 2.4-mile fun run and a half-mile kids' run/walk.

For more information, call 650.712.1435.

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