Athletics: Manhattan Beach’s MB/X Foundation will be holding Finding the Balance: A symposium for parents and teams on May 19 at 7 p.m. at Mira Costa High School. Former Dodger great Eric Karros will be the keynote speaker. Free tickets are available at EventBrite.com. For additional information, contact jennifer@mbxfoundation.org.
Running: In a tribute to Louis Zamperini, Village Runner will be hosting the Torrance Armed Forces Day 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at Del Amo Fashion Center on Madrona Ave. The event features t-shirts, split times every mile and awards to the top three in each age division. Entry fees are $35 ($40 after May 1). To register or for more information, log on to villagerunner.com.
The 4th annual Sean Brock Foundation 5K & 10K Beach Run with CalCPA will take place Saturday, June 25 at 9 a.m. at Dockweiler State Beach. Captain Sean Brock,United States Marine Corps, was killed in Iraq in 2005 by enemy fire. To honor his twin brother’s legacy, Rayme Brock and a few close friends formed a non-profit foundation that provides educational assistance to family members of service members who lost their lives or were wounded in combat in order for them to pursue their educational endeavors. For more information, visit seanbrockfoundation.org.
Triathlon: Registration is open for the 12th annual Redondo Beach Triathlon, which will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12 at the Veteran’s Park/Pier area in Redondo Beach. All of the proceeds go to Cheer for Children, a non-profit organization that gives seasonal parties and raises money for acutely ill children at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. The USAT sanctioned scenic course event consists of a 1/2-mile swim, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run. Space is limited to the first 600 entries. A non-competitive mini-sprint (half the distances) is also available. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division and the top two relay teams. Sprint fees are $75 (ages 13-19 and 65 and older), $90 (ages 20-64), $125 (relay). Mini-sprint fees are $70 and $95 for the relay. Add $5 after May. 31. For more information, visit rbtriathlon.com.
Rugby: Mira Costa’s State Champion rugby team is one of eight teams nationwide to be invited to the US Rugby Nationals Tournament to be held May 19-21 in Charlotte, N.C. The goal is to reach $30,000 to cover travel costs and fees for all 25 players and their coaches/trainers. Donations are 501c3 tax deductible. For more information email michelle.kissman@gmail.com.
Beach Volleyball: The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will host the Hermosa Beach Open featuring boys 14/16 and girls 10/12/14/15/16/18 divisions on Sunday, May 8 at Hermosa Beach. Entry fees are $65 per team. For more information and to register, visit aaubeach.org.
The California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) will be holding tournaments on Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15. At the Rosecrans courts in Manhattan Beach, Saturday’s competition includes Icaza Construction Men’s B and Coed Unrated divisions. Sunday’s action include Sharkeez Women’s A and Coed AAA divisions. Cost is $50 per team.In Hermosa Beach, the Campsurf.com Youth Tournament takes place Saturday, May 14 with boys and girls 12U/14U/16U/18U divisions. For more information, visit cbva.com.
Basketball: Dave Miller, current NBA basketball analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet, will be hosting his annual MVP Basketball Camps at Aviation Sports Complex in Redondo Beach. Session I will be held July 11-15 and Session II Aug. 1-5. Both run from 9 a.m – 3 p.m. The fundamental camp is for boys and girls ages 5 to 14 and geared for all levels of play. Printable application is available at mvpcamp.com. Call 310-995-2932 for more information.
Golf: El Camino College will hosts its 29th Annual Warrior Athletics Golf Classic on Thursday, June 9 at the Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes. The tournament is a four-person scramble format. Entry fee is $150 per player and includes green fees, cart, tee package, contests, lunch, dinner and five raffle tickets. Sponsorship packages available. For more information, contact Tournament Administrator Colin Preston at 310-660-3547.
The 22nd Annual Tim Brown 911 Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AT&T will be held Monday, May 23 at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.The Charity educates school children regarding safety at home and in school covering topics like medical emergency, earthquakes/natural disasters as well as domestic terrorism. For more information, call 714-894-5450 or visit 911golfclassic.com.
Cycling: The 4th Annual Tour de Pier, a unique fundraising event that brings one of the hottest indoor fitness activities – stationary cycling – to the Manhattan Beach Pier, takes place Sunday, May 15. Five 50-minute sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. Whether riding solo or as a team, each bike requires a fundraising minimum of $750. For more information, visit tourdepier.org.
Baseball: Beach City Baseball Academy (BCBA) is accepting applications for its “Trosky Sixth Tool” $5,000 scholarship. Deadline is May 31. Applicants must reside within 10 miles of Beach City Baseball Academy’s facility in El Segundo and be a graduating 2016 high school senior. Final award is contingent upon applicant’s acceptance and attendance at an accredited college in the United States (university, four-year, or junior college), receipt of an offer to participate in that institution’s baseball program and letter of recommendation from their high school baseball coach. For more information, visit beachcitybaseballacademy.com.
