The Reporter’s recreation calendar appears on the Web every Thursday. To get an item in the recreation calendar, e-mail Reporter staff writer Erick Walker at ewalker@reporternewspapers.com

BASEBALL

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. Private, small group and team instruction 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.

BASEBALL JAZZ

Professional lessons, camps and team clinics are being offered by former Atlanta Braves scout Steve Goucher and the Jazz staff. More information: (206) 230-9011, or online at www.baseballjazz.com.

BASKETBALL

HOLIDAY HOOP CAMP

This camp is being offered by the Emerald City Basketball Academy, and will feature University of Washington all-time leading 3-point shooter Ryan Appleby. Two sessions will be offered: Dec. 22-23 and Dec. 29-30, all at Emerald City’s facility, 1550 W. Armory Way in Seattle. More information and registration: online at www.ecbahoops.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.

FISHING

BEGINNING FLY-TYING CLASSES

The Washington Fly Fishing Club will offer classes for beginners. Classes will be offered on Thursdays for eight weeks beginning Jan. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each week at Mercer Island Covenant Church. The cost is $45, which includes a DVD featuring step-by-step video instruction for all flies tied in class. Registration is required. More information: Bob at (206) 542-4623. More information on the club is available online at www.wffc.com.

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.

FLAG FOOTBALL

AUBURN PARKS POLAR BEAR TOURNAMENT

This six-a-side, non-contact tournament is scheduled for Jan. 23-25. The team entry fee is $285, and the registration deadline is Jan. 7, or until the tournament is filled. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or www.auburnwa.gov.

GOLF

AUBURN GOLF COURSE WINTER PLAY PASS

Monthly offseason unlimited-play passes and weekday-only play passes are available through March 2009. More information: Auburn Golf Course at (253) 833-2350, or online at www.auburngolf.org.

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.

SWIMMING

COVINGTON AQUATIC CENTER

LAP SWIMS are offered M-W-F from 5:30-7 a.m.; Sunday through Saturday from noon-1 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m., and Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. PUBLIC SWIMS are Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday from 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. PUBLIC SWIMS WITHOUT THE SLIDE are Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. SHALLOW-END ONLY PUBLIC SWIMS are Monday through Friday from noon-1 p.m. SHALLOW-END ONLY FAMILY SWIMS (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) are Friday from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from noon-1 p.m. HALF-HOUR LESSONS are offered on a Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday basis from 4-7:30 p.m. in four-week sessions. SHALLOW-WATER EXERCISE is Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. DEEP-WATER EXERCISE is Monday through Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 p.m. POOL RENTALS for private parties are available on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. More information: (425) 413-7665, or online at www.ci.covington.wa.us.

WATER POLO

WASHINGTON WATER POLO CLUB

New members are welcome. More information: (425) 896-0495.

VOLLEYBALL

PASSION 4 THE GAME CAMPS

These camps are created especially for players who are not on a club team. Three levels are offered: Fundamental, Intermediate, and Varsity. All camps are open to girls in grades 6-12. The season goes from January to April. Early registration ends Dec. 18; the final registration deadline is Jan. 8. More information is online at www.Passion4theGame.com.

AUBURN PARKS GIRLS PROGRAM

Registration is open for girls in grades 6-8. Practices start the week of Feb. 8, and matches begin the week of March 1. Registration fees range from $40-$50, depending on residency. The early registration deadline is Jan. 28. More information: Auburn Parks at (253) 931-3043, or online at www.auburnwa.gov.

WRESTLING

KENT COUGARS

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