BASEBALL

STING 15U PLAYERS NEEDED

This South King County team is seeking two more competitive players to complete its roster, including one whose primary position is catcher. The team will play in seven or eight tournaments throughout next spring and summer. More information: Duane Christensen at (206) 669-8252.

EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS

The organization is accepting NEW PLAYER REQUESTS for interviews for admission into its developmental programs. Teams currently seeking to fill rosters are 9-U, 11-U, 12-U, 13-U, 15/16-U, and 18-U. The 2008-09 TRAINING YEAR CYCLE is now under way. Team and individual sessions are available. The club is forming new 8- and 10-year-old teams to join its 12, 14, 16 and 18 age squads. Teams have limited spots available. Individual players may train with existing teams. The FALL INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES is in progress. Private, small group and team instructin is available working with coach Brian Embery. TEAM FACILITY RENTAL REQUESTS are being accepted. Options include rental only, or team training provided by Coach Embery. Limited time slots are available. More information on all of the above is available by contacting Coach Embery at (253) 218-9713.

BASKETBALL

THE WAY TO WIN FALL TRAINING

Training for boys and girls in grades 8-12 will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kentwood High School. Training for boys and girls in grades 6-8 will be available on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at South Bellevue Community Center in Eastgate. More information: Barbary Berry at (206) 713-4321, or online at www.thewaytowin.com.

TAHOMA REC LEAGUE

Registration is open for boys and girls in grades 1-6. Teams are now forming. The registration deadline is Oct. 24. Registration can be completed by calling the Tahoma Learning Community at (425) 413-3405, or by going online to www.tahomasd.us/community.

HALLOWEEN HOOP TOURNAMENT

This WTA tournament is scheduled for Oct. 25-26 at a location to be determined. It is open to boys and girls teams in grades 4-12. The team entry is $225, with a four-game guarantee. More information: (425) 744-1860, or online at www.yourwta.com, or e-mail to wtabball@comcast.net.

TEEN GYM NIGHTS

Free drop-in nights for teens are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-9 at the Black Diamond Community Center’s community gym, 25511 Lawson St., behind the Cenex gas station. Adults are welcome on Wednesdays at a cost of $1.50. Registration is required. All players must bring court shoes. More information: (360) 886-1011 or online at www.blackdiamondcc.org, or e-mail to bdcc-admin@qwest.net.

FASTPITCH

MAPLE VALLEY 12U PLAYER NEEDED

A Maple Valley-based select 12U team is seeking one player to complete its roster. The player must be age 11 or 12 as of Dec. 31, 2008. Tryouts can be scheduled by contacting Mark at (425) 432-3754.

12U PLAYERS NEEDED

A select team is seeking a few players from the Renton/Maple Valley/Enumclaw area, especially pitcher and shortstops. Tryouts can be arranged by e-mailing head coach Michael at N231GH@aol.com.

FISHING

W. WASHINGTON WALLEYE CLUB

The club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. behind and below the Green Acres Learning Center, 1826 S. 240th St. (just past Highline Community College). Guests are always welcome. More information: (253) 852-3296 or http://walleye-club.com or P.O. Box 4204, Kent, 98032, or e-mail: sports@foxinternet.net.

NORTHWEST BASSMASTERS

The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bellefield Office Park Complex Center, 1150 114th Ave. S.E. in Bellevue. More information: Kirk Bain at (425) 922-3469.

HOCKEY

BEGINNERS PROGRAM

The Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds will offer a year-round, beginners-level program for boys and girls ages 5-10. No skating experience is necessary. The program will be on Saturdays at Castle Ice in the Renton Highlands, or at Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland. Players are welcome to join at any time. More information: online at www.snokinghockey.com.

ICE SKATING

LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES

An eight-week series with group and private lessons for boys, girls and adults is being offered at KENT VALLEY ICE CENTRE. Instruction is based on criteria set forth by the Ice Skating Institute. Skating classes are a solid starting point for those interested in figure skating or hockey. The facility is located at 6015 S. 240th St. in Kent. More information: (253) 850-2400, ext. 19, or online at www.FamilyNightOut.com.

SYNCHRO SWIM

SEATTLE SYNCHRO FREE TRIAL

A free “try-it” session is being offered by Seattle Synchronized Swim on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Carole Ann Wald Memorial Pool in Kenmore’s St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr. N.E. The session will go from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration and more information is available by calling (425) 968-8655 or by e-mailing to seastars@seattlesynchro.com. More information also is online at www.seattlesynchro.com.

VOLLEYBALL

KENT PARKS JUNIOR GIRLS LEAGUE

Registration for leagues for grades 7/8 and 9 through 12 is in progress. The registration fee is $50. Practices begin in early October. More information: Kent Parks at (253) 856-5000.

WRESTLING

KENT COUGARS

This junior wrestling club is open to boys and girls ages 5-12. More information is online at www.kentwrestling.org.