All for athletics

COSTA MESA

Gymnastics, dance

Gymnastics and youth dance classes will be offered in July and August

at the Downtown Recreation Center.

Classes for boys, girls and coeds are available for students ages 2 to

18.

The instruction will focus on physical strength, flexibility, balance

and control.

Information: (714) 327-7525.

Flag football

An eight-week recreational flag football program for children 3 to 8

will be offered at Baleric Community Center.

The program will emphasize fun, participation, teamwork, sportsmanship

and football skills.

The season will begin in late September, with games played on

Saturdays.

Registration will begin Aug. 18 and close after the second game of the

season.

Information: (714) 754-5158.

Youth karate

A 10-week karate class for children 6 to 14 will be offered today

through Aug. 28 at Baleric Community Center.

Instructor Jacki Long will focus on developing confidence, stamina,

self-discipline, agility, physical and mental conditioning, increased

energy, and self-control.

Information: (714) 327-7525.

Portable skate park

Skaters can show off their tricks this summer at the city’s new Mobile

Skate Park.

The new program, to be offered in different locations around Costa

Mesa throughout the summer, will provide skateboarders and in-line

skaters a portable skate park that has ramps, rails and fun boxes.

Call for a complete schedule of days, times and locations.

Information: (714) 754-5158.

Tennis activities

Costa Mesa Tennis Center will offer a number of activities throughout

the summer.

Men’s and Women’s Night will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and

Thursdays, with matches played in a round-robin doubles format. The fee

is $6.

Junior tournaments and group, private and semiprivate lessons also

will be available.

Junior and high school camps begin this week.

Information: (714) 557-0211.

Junior golf program

A junior golf program for children 8 to 14 will be offered at Costa

Mesa Golf and Country Club.

Instruction on putting, chipping, full swing, rules and etiquette will

be offered one hour per week for a four-week session.

Registration is $50, which includes range balls and a shirt.

Information: (714) 540-7500, Ext. 2.

Youth sports camps

Four youth sports camps will be offered by the city in July and

August.

A “mini-hawk” camp will introduce children 4 to 7 to various sports,

including baseball, basketball and soccer. In addition, basketball, flag

football and soccer camps are planned for children 7 to 14.

Each camp will begin at 9 a.m. weekdays. Registration is $97 to $106.

Information: (714) 327-7525.

NEWPORT BEACH

Fishing trips

Newport Landing Sportfishing is offering half-day and 3/4-day fishing

trips for people of all ages and fishing abilities.

Half-day trips are from 6 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., while

3/4-day trips are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Half-day trips are $19 for juniors 12 and younger and $26 for adults,

while 3/4-day trips are $29 to $39, including bait.

Twilight trips also are planned from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

Information: (949) 675-0550.

In addition, Davey’s Locker is planning half-day, 3/4-day and full-day

fishing excursions throughout the summer.

Half-day trips are from 6 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost

is $20 for juniors under 12 and $27 for adults.

The 3/4-day trips are from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and cost $30 to $40.

Full-day trips are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and cost $65 to $80.

Shark trips and twilight trips also are available.

Information: (949) 673-1434.

Adult softball

The city’s Community Services Department will offer organized

weeknight adult softball leagues for teams of all abilities.

Registration is accepted on a team basis only. The fall league

deadline is Aug. 10 and play will begin Sept. 10.

Information: (949) 644-3163.

Beach volleyball

Two-on-two beach volleyball tournaments will be held throughout the

summer.

Four playing levels are available for men’s, women’s and coed

tournaments.

Participants can sign up individually for the men’s and women’s

tournaments, but must sign up with a member of the opposite sex for the

coed tournaments.

Registration is $15 per person in advance and $20 per person on

tournament day.

Information: (562) 985-1124.

Adult soccer

Three weeknight soccer leagues for all levels of play will be offered

from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 10 to Aug. 16.

Participants are expected to display good sportsmanship, teamwork and

soccer skills. Shinguards must be worn at all times.

Registration is $75.

Information: (714) 782-0398.

Golf instruction

Beginning and intermediate golf classes will be offered on weekdays

and weekends today to Sept. 1 at Newport Beach Golf Course.

Instruction will emphasize stance, swing and use of clubs. Each player

must bring his or her own clubs or rent them at the course. A bucket of

driving range balls must be purchased per lesson.

Registration is $45 per player.

Information: (949) 644-3151.

Swim lessons

Swim lessons for children 6 months and older and Red Cross

certification training will be available citywide this summer.

The class levels include parents and tots, water exploration, primary

skills, stroke readiness, stroke development and stroke refinement.

Classes will be offered at various times.

Registration is $34 to $38.

Information: (949) 644-3151.