The Willow Glen Resident

Sports Briefs

Fall Baseball

For teenagers who didn't get enough baseball through the spring and summer months, there are a couple of area baseball leagues now holding signups for the fall season for players ages 13-18.

Former De Anza Community College coach Terry Hardtke is holding signups for a fall ball league that begins Sept. 12 and is geared to high school-aged players. There will be divisions for varsity and junior varsity players. For more information, call 997-6868.

Another fall-winter baseball league will run from Sept. 8- Dec. 6 with games played on five San Jose baseball diamonds. For more information on the program, call 287-4284.

Adult Basketball

Registration begins Aug. 17 for the San Jose fall adult basketball leagues. The cost is $340 for the six-game season. For more information, call 277-5556.

Special Olympics

Volunteers are needed for the fall Special Olympics program. Athletes will participate in cycling, long-distance running, soccer and ice skating in the months ahead, and volunteers are needed to help with the program.

An orientation meeting will be held on Aug. 11, 7 p.m., at the Special Olympics office, 5730 Chambertin Drive, in San Jose for anyone interested. For more information, call 267-2734.

Tennis Lessons

Tennis lessons for kids ages 5-17 will be held at various locations throughout San Jose this summer. Inexpensive lessons and leagues will also be available for adults of all skill levels. For more information, call Laura Hardy at 277-5556.

Roller Hockey

Roller-hockey players can find plenty to do this summer in leagues in a couple of different locations.

Weekday leagues, high school leagues, lessons and drop-in play are available at the NHL-sized outdoor Roosevelt Roller Rink, 21st and Santa Clara. The cost is $2 for youth and $4 for adults. For more information, call 286-0195.

For more information on additional summer leagues for youth, high school teams and adults, call 629-2751.

Soccer Signups

The De Anza Destiny is looking for experienced players for its girls' under-17 and girls' under-19 Class 3 soccer programs. For more information, call Doug Huston at 446-5320.

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