SPORTS BRIEFS

registration for the City of Porterville Youth Baseball

League is currently underway. Increase your child's health and wellness by keeping them physically active. We welcome all skill levels and develop fundamentals, character and sportsmanship. The goal is to foster a positive, pressure free environment. It's the perfect fit for your child to truly enjoy the sport and want to return the following season. The league is designed for boys and girls ages 4-13 with a cost of $58. Practices will start in April with games beginning the first week in May. Register online or in person at the Heritage Center, and hurry — spots fill up quickly! Girls softball registration coming soon.

the City of Porterville’s Jr. Pirates Track

and Field Club is in its 11th year and offers an exciting opportunity for youth that fosters the development of track and field skills. The club, co-sponsored by Porterville College, is designed for boys and girls ages 9 and up. Participants will prepare to compete in track and field meets in and around the Porterville area. Registration begins Feb. 1 and the cost is only $36 per child. All practices take place at Porterville College beginning in March. Volunteer coaches are also needed! If you or someone you know might be interested in sharing your skills with eager youth, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

t Parks and Leisure Services offers Open

Gym Volleyball on Saturday evenings from 7-10 p.m. at the Santa Fe School Gym, 286 E. Orange Ave. The cost is $2 per player and open to ages 18 and older. Open Gym will take place Saturday evenings Feb. 3-March 24. For more information, call 7917695 or visit the City of Porterville website. Stay up to date on all services and programs by following Parks and Leisure on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

sign up for Youth Coed Baseball starting

Feb. 5. The league is hosted by Parks and Leisure Services and designed for boys and girls ages 4 –13 with a cost of $58. Practices will begin in April. Depending on the age of your child, games will either be Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday at the Porterville Sports Complex. The league welcomes all skill levels and develops fundamentals, character and sportsmanship. Register at the Heritage Center, 256 E. Orange Ave, or skip the lines and sign up online through the City of Porterville website. Open registration will continue until all divisions are full. Volunteer to coach or register additional siblings and receive $5 off. Space is limited so early registration is advised. For more information on Youth Co-ed Baseball, call 791-7695 or visit www. ci.porterville.ca.us.

the Monache High School baseball team’s annual “Meet the Marauders” dinner, raffle and silent auction will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building. Tickets for the fundraising dinner are available from Monache High School for $30 each or a table of eight can be purchased for $200. Meet the Marauders night is Monache baseball's main fundraiser for the year and all money raised will be used to improve the quality of the team and facilities. While the players have been working hard to maintain the fields, Monache is in need of annual equipment and facility improvements. If anyone has any questions or if Monache's athletic director and head baseball coach AJ Watts may be of any assistance, contact him at 793-3899. You may also contact one of this year's event coordinators for information, Melissa at 310-3386 or Veronica at 719-8785. A committee member will pick up any donation or it can be mailed to: Monache High School, Attn: AJ Watts, 960 N. Newcomb, Porterville, CA 93257.

The 2nd Annual Monache Athletic Hall of

Fame Ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 24, at River Island Country Club in Springville. Tickets can be purchased at the Monache Student Activities Office for $50 per ticket. A nohost cocktail hour will begin at 5 p.m, dinner will begin at 6 p.m., with the Induction ceremony to follow. Inductees for 2018 will be: Jesus Guzman 1968-1972, (cross country, basketball, baseball), Kim (Goodin) Rafanan 1974-1978, (volleyball, basketball, softball), Jim Short 1977-1981, (football, wrestling, baseball) Don Townsend 1978-1982 (football, wrestling), Coach Rick Vafeades 1970-2005 (cross country, basketball, baseball, track and field), and the 1991 Valley Champion Monache baseball team. Seating is limited at River Island. Organizers advise purchasing tickets early.