Page 4 June 6, 2013 Joe’s Sports Critical Off-Season in L.A. Local Summer Recreation Events Nearing By Adam Serrao else over the next five years. The Lakers wouldthat he could make more money than anywhereAs all of Los Angeles looks on and By Joe Snyder some summer events in Inglewood. Youth watches the likes of LeBron James and Tim be able to offer Howard a five-year deal worth Hawthorne and Inglewood are gearing for their baseball and softball registration ended last Duncan chase championships, the basketball $118 million while other teams will only have summer recreation program and registration is Friday for Inglewood residents, but are now buzz surrounding the city remains focused enough cap space to offer him four years at now in progress. There will be nine weeks of held for non-residents with the cost of $34. on the possibility of losing players rather around $85 million. Houston, however, is a city youth classes with the Hawthorne Recreation Youth baseball and softball are for those than gaining them. With free agency in the in a state that has no income tax, so Howard, and Community Services Department. Summer from ages six to 14 years. These begin next NBA starting in less than one month, team in all actuality, won’t be taking such a hard hit youth recreation programs at the Betty Ainsworth month and end in late August. Registration owners everywhere are dreaming of ways in the wallet if he winds up signing there for Gymnasium include basketball, indoor soccer is also being held for ongoing tennis lessons, to attract franchise players to their cities one fewer year. The expectations in Houston and volleyball. It begins on June 24 with the as well as youth and adult summer league Tip Off: Introduction to Basketball, which runs basketball. For information, please call at “Two of the biggest names in this year’s free agent class happen to through June 28 and is for boys and girls from (310) 412-4346. reside right here in Los Angeles. Both Dwight Howard and Chris Paul six to 10 years old. Cost for tennis is $16 for residents and $20 have begun the process of deciding where they will play next year.” In the second week (July 1-5), Ready, Set for non-residents. For anyone interested in Serve: Introduction into Volleyball will be tennis lessons, call (310) 412-8750. so that they too can chase championships are far less than what they will be here in Los held for those from five to eight years old. The Inglewood Recreation and Community come June. Two of the biggest names in this Angeles. That will make it much easier for From July 8-12, a basketball fundamental Services is located at One Manchester year’s free agent class happen to reside right Howard to come to work every day. Add in a class called “D-Up” for youth from nine to Boulevard, Suite 6500. here in Los Angeles. Both Dwight Howard head coach in Kevin McHale that Howard will 11 years will be held. TOLIVER FINISHES THIRD and Chris Paul have begun the process of likely respect and a roster filled with players like The older youth from 12-15 can join Dig IN TRIPLE JUMP deciding where they will play next year. all-star James Harden, sharp-shooter Chandler This: Advance Volleyball Training that will be Rachel Toliver of St. Mary’s Academy in While both players would receive more Parsons, and young stars Jeremy Lin and Omer from July 15-19. In the fifth week from July Inglewood tied for second with Jannell Hadnot money if they signed max contracts with Asik, and it’s clear to see that Houston is much 22-26 will be One-on-One: Become a Complete from Tokay, but ended up officially in third their current teams, there is ever-increasing more desirable than first perceived. Basketball Player that will cost $30 for those place with both going 40 feet, 3.5 inches in the speculation that the Staples Center might be In less than one year’s time, Chris Paul has from ages seven to nine years. California State Track and Field Championships void of some of the best talent in the league made a name for himself here in Los Angeles From July 29 through August 2 will be Goal last Saturday at Buchanan High’s Memorial at the start of next season. and most NBA experts might say that it is Time: Competitive Indoor Soccer Skills for Stadium in Clovis. Hadnot won with her As the healing process continues for the difficult to envision him joining any other youth from ages 11-15. The seventh week from second best jump at 40-1 being better than Lakers and the team tries to put the pieces team but the Clippers. Not so fast, however. August 5-9 is another indoor soccer program, 39-6 from Toliver. Winning the event was back together from what was an ultimately Paul has recently become upset about the Cool Kicks: Fundamentals of Indoor Soccer. Castro Valley’s Sasha Wallace at 41-9.5. disastrous season, Howard’s decision looms widespread rumor running around the league Game Time: Advanced Basketball Training St. Mary’s 4x100-meter relay team of large on the minds of all front office personnel, that he got head coach Vinny Del Negro fired. for youth from 6-15 will be conducted from Allanah Hughes, Sierra Peterson, Aliyah Hale Lakers players and fans alike. What was Paul vehemently denies the accusation, but August 12-16. The final week of August 19- and Toler were seventh at 47.17, falling one thought to have been the worst case scenario a whether it was actually Paul’s call or not, a 23 will conclude with Spike It: Competitive position shy of a medal. Winning the event year ago when the Lakers traded for Howard source close to the situation was quoted as Volleyball Skills for those from ages 13-15. was Long Beach Poly in 44.93, the best prep is now coming closer and closer to being a saying, “Chris is a man of principle and if he Fees for all of the events are $30, except time in the United States this year. reality. What if Dwight Howard does walk feels like you’ve gone against his principles, it for $25 for Introduction to Volleyball in the The Belles ended up with eight points that away from the Lakers? No Andrew Bynum, will affect how he feels about you. He’s very second week. Time of each session is from 8 tied them for 26th place. Long Beach Poly no Howard and a team that will then be agitated that his name has been put out there a.m. to noon. captured the team title by downing second relying on only Pau Gasol to front some of as the reason for Vinny’s firing.” Could that Registration is at the Ainsworth Sports Center, place San Leandro, 49-31. Finishing third the biggest bodies in the league on a night- agitation lead to him changing jerseys next located at 3851 W. El Segundo Boulevard in was Castro Valley with 23. in and night-out basis. “I know in my heart season? Clipper fans certainly hope not, but Hawthorne. For further information, please Gardena Serra, which has some athletes that this is a place where I think he should one thing is for sure--there will be a variety call (310) 349-1640. living in Hawthorne and Inglewood, won be,” Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said. “We of different suitors begging for his services. SPORTS CENTER ACTIVITIES its second-ever state crown, 47-26, over have a great legacy, great history of great Mark Cuban is always ready to spend the The Ainsworth Gymnasium will also be runner-up Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. Castro players in this city dating back to when the money for another superstar in Dallas, while available for Adult Open Play Basketball, Valley was third at 25. The Cavaliers were franchise came here in 1960, and he certainly Atlanta--one of Paul’s favorite cities in the Family Open Play Basketball, Adult Open led by their relay teams and depth. Serra’s fits the mold.” Well, it’s not 1960 anymore country--will have the cap space to not only Play Volleyball and Adult Racquetball. Cost 4x100-meter relay team won by timing 40.49 and if you can take one thing away from sign him, but Howard as well. is $1 except for racquetball, which is $6. Cost seconds and its 4x400 won in 3:10.59--both Howard’s personality dating back to his time The bidding war for these two superstars for those 17 years and under for volleyball the second-ranked times in the nation this spent with the Orlando Magic, it’s that he won’t begin until July 1 when free agency opens and 15 and under for basketball is 50 cents. year. Lloyd Sicard also led the Cavaliers by wants to create his own legacy--not be part up. While it should certainly be entertaining Court shoes are required for all gym sports. winning the 300-meter intermediate hurdles of someone else’s. For that reason alone, to see where they land, imagining what the Adult basketball leagues will begin next for the second straight year, clocking 37.06. a city like Houston may just have the best Los Angeles basketball scene would be like month. Fee for a team is $317 plus $25 for the MAGEE CLASSIC BEGINS chance of signing Howard. without them seems to be quite a lackluster official fee. Those eligible must be 18 years The District 37Little League Baseball and If you were Dwight Howard, would you picture. In the end, as we all know, both players and older. A volleyball league on evenings is Softball will hold its annual Carl Magee want to stay in Los Angeles? The ever- are going to do what makes them happy and also being proposed. For further information, Memorial Tournament of Champions at various increasing pressure of a championship or probably join the team that gives them the best please call (310) 349-1640. sites beginning on Saturday. The District 37 bust. Playing alongside an aging and injured opportunity at winning now. If Los Angeles is INGLEWOOD PARKS AND includes teams from Hawthorne, Inglewood, Kobe Bryant. A head coach (D’Antoni) that not that destination, this city will have a long RECREATION Lawndale, El Camino Village, Westchester you don’t like. The only thing good about way to go to rebuild its previously sparkling Registrations are currently being held for and Playa del Rey. • his decision to stay here in L.A. would be basketball town reputation. •
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