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Published on 12/14/1998 All articles from this issue

Sports On The Side

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All a-board

The Los Altos Recreation Department has announced details of its 1999 snowboard season. There are four one-day trips scheduled from January through March. The season kicks off Jan. 30 with a trip to Kirkwood. On Feb. 27 the group heads to Northstar-at-Tahoe. The last two trips will take place March 13 and 27. The cost for each excursion is $70 and includes an all-day lift ticket, chartered bus transportation and supervision. The trips are open to anyone in junior high and high school. Those interested can sign up at the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave. For more information, call teen program coordinator Cesar Zapata 941-0950, ext. 301.

Teeing off

The third annual American Basketball League All-Star Weekend will tip off Jan. 22 with the All-Star Golf Tournament at the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club. The individual entry fee is $150. Sponsorship foursomes are available for $1,000 and include a tee sign. The tournament will feature ABL players and coaches. Los Altos Hills resident Gary Cavalli is one of the league's founders. Golf tournament proceeds will benefit ABL Charities Foundation. For more information and an entry form, call 856-3200.

Winter with a twist

Twisters Kids, located at 2639 Terminal Blvd. in Mountain View, is offering winter sports camps through Dec. 31. Each four-day session goes from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities include gymnastics, indoor rock climbing and other sports. Camp fees start at $95 and space is limited. For reservations and more information, call Nancy Kludt at 967-5581.

Special volunteers

The Santa Clara County Special Olympics is seeking volunteer coaches. For more information, call the San Jose office at 408-267-2734.

Local bike rides

The Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont Ave., Los Altos, holds free local bike rides every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Helmets are mandatory. For more information and reservations, call 948-8092.

Scholarships offered

Athletic gear retailer Footaction USA is offering $100,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors who play sports. Applicants will be judged on the basis of financial need, class rank, standardized test scores and level of sports participation. The deadline for applications is Jan. 15, 1999. For more information or an application, call 800-521-2123.

Mtn. View Racewalk

The Fifty-Plus Fitness Association hosts a free weekly racewalk that starts at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. Participants should meet by 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Shoreline Boathouse. For more information, call Jack Graf at 948-8146.

Call for coaches

Mountain View High needs a coach for varsity softball. For more information, call Barbara Kaufman at 940-4626. Los Altos High is looking for a junior varsity softball coach and assistants for track and field. For more information, call Monica Lodge at 960-8857. Homestead High needs a track and field coach. For more information, call Ernie Dossa at (408) 522-2519. Gunn High is seeking assistant coaches for track and field. For more information, call Steve Ames at 354-8214.

Bike rides for seniors

The Bicycle Outfitter offers free bike rides for seniors at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday. Rides start at the shop, 963 Fremont Ave., Los Altos. Those 60 and older are welcome. For more information, call 948-8092.

Tennis players wanted

The Los Altos Tennis Club is looking for enthusiastic new members. All levels are welcome. For more information, call Celia Best at 917-0225.

Get into the swing

Women golfers are invited to join the Deep Cliff Monday Ladies Golf Club. The group tees off at 8:30 a.m. every Monday (except holidays) at Deep Cliff, a par 60 golf course in Cupertino. Maximum score to qualify for membership is 99. For more information, call 323-2798.

Swimmers sought

The Los Altos Masters Swim Club offers daily workouts and lap swimming for adults age 19 and over. All levels are welcome. For more information, call 941-2406.

Take a walk

The Fifty-Plus Fitness Association is now hosting free weekly walks at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the Nordstrom parking lot (San Hill Road entrance) in Palo Alto. Wear good walking shoes and bring a flashlight when dark. Walks are held rain or shine and beginners are welcome. For more information, call Gina at 854-4010.

Town Crier sports watch

If you have an idea for a sports story or would like to comment on the section, call sports editor Pete Borello at 948-9000, ext. 315; fax us at 948-6647; or write the paper at 138 Main St., Los Altos 94022.