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1700 West 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 217-9500

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Youth Sports Advisory Board

Stephen Dyson - President
Robert Garcia - Vice President
Jasmin Garcia- Treasurer
Kay Winter -Secretary

*Meets every 2nd Monday of the Month at 6:00pm.

The City of Gardena Department of Recreation and Human Services offers sports programming throughout the year. For youth and adult sports such as gymnastics, Tai Chi, tennis, golf, football, softball and basketball, please contact Sports Supervisor Evette Wedlow Benjamin at the Recreation Division office at (310) 217-6175.

Special sports programs are also offered at various times of the year and include gate ball and swimming. For information on these and other programs, please call (310) 217-9537.

Youth sports include Tiny Hot Shots programs for children ages 4-5 giving them instruction in sports fundamentals and how to have fun and work as a team. For older youth structured programming is offered in soccer, flag football, junior golf, basketball, baseball and softball. The Youth Sports Advisory board provides support and awards programs for participants, coaches and volunteers.

Adult sports programs provide league play in such sports as basketball, softball and volleyball. An exercise and lap-walking program for seniors is held daily in the Rush Gymnasium. Classes are given in tennis, martial arts, aerobics and zumba.

Monthly golf tournaments are conducted by the Gardena Royal & Ancient Golf Association. Also, the City has conducted an annual Palm Sprints Golf Tournament each June for over 40 years. To sign up for G.R.A.G.A. golf membership for Southern California Golf Association tournament play or information on the annual Palm Springs Golf Tournament, please call (310) 217-9537.

Sports programs offered:
*****Notice: Fees are subject to change without notice.******

Juniors Golf Class
Boys & Girls ages 8-17 are invited. Classes are held at Chester Washington Golf Course, 1930 W. 120th Street from 4-5 p.m. on Thursdays. *Nominal fee will apply. Call (310) 217-9537 for more information.

Tiny Hot Shots Basketball / Football / Soccer
Offered at all City Parks beginning mid-June * Free for boys & girls 4-5 years * Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays.
See your Park Supervisor or Call (310) 217-9537.

Tiny Hot Shots Soccer

Information and registration will be available at a later date.

Youth Soccer at Johnson Park
Minors 7, 8, 9yrs
Majors 10,11, 12yrs

Information and registration will be available at a later date.

For more information call (310) 217-9537.

Girls Softball Leagues
Bantam 10 & under * Pee Wee 12 & under * Midget 14 & under * Junior 16 & under * Senior 18 & under
Call (310) 217-9537 for more information.

Boys Baseball Leagues
Bantam * Pee Wee * Midget * Junior * Senior
Call (310) 217-9537 for more information.

2013 Youth Baseball & Softball Registration & Information

Tiny Hot Shots Basketball
At all City Parks for boys & girls 4-5 yrs. Practice & Game times will be announced - See your Park Director or call the Recreation Department at (310) 217-9537.

Information and registration will be available at a later date.

Boys & Girls Youth Basketball Youth
Bantam 6-7yrs * Peewee 8-9yrs * Midget 10-11yrs * Junior 12-13yrs * Senior 14-15yrs

Information and registration will be available at a later date.

For more information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Tiny Hot Shots Flag Football
At all City Parks free for boys & girls 4-5 yrs. Practice & Game Time Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. See your Park Director or Call (310) 217-9537.

Tiny Hot Shots Flag Football - Information and registration will be available at a later date.

Boys & Girls Flag Football Leagues
Bantam 6-7yrs * Pee Wee 8-9yrs * Midget 10-11yrs * Junior 12-13yrs. For more information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Youth Flag Football - Information and registration will be available at a later date.

Free Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball & Softball Clinics
Teaching Basic Fundamentals for Boys & Girls ages 5-14yrs. Call the Recreation Department for additional information at (310) 217-9537.

Flag Football Clinics will be held as follows:
Bantam - None available at this time.
Pee Wee, Midget and Junior - None available at this time.

** All clinics will be held at Freeman park from 6:00pm to 7:30pm **

The City of Gardena Recreation Division offers many opportunities for adults to stay healthy while having fun.
Registration is accepted by teams in the following sports: Basketball Rim
Men’s Basketball open league ~ Rowley Park
Men’s Basketball 6’4” & under
Men's 40 & Over Basketball League ~ Rowley Park
Women’s Softball
Men’s Softball
Co-Rec Softball
Coed Volleyball

**Now Available - Sign up to receive City of Gardena Sports League Schedules & Information

Adult Basketball
Men’s 6’4” and under and open leagues are available at the Rush Memorial Gymnasium and Rowley Park Gymnasium. Team entry fees does not include referee fees. Sunday nights in the Rush Gym - Open Thursday nights at Rowley Park.
For more information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Women's Basketball League (Rowley Park) will be available at a later date.

Men's Open Basketball League (Rush Gym) will be available at a later date.

Men's 35 & Over Sunday Basketball League (Rowley Park) will be available at a later date.

Adult Softball Men’s, Women’s and Co-Rec Softball Leagues
Available at various Gardena parks. Leagues are played on different nights, depending on the level of the league. Consult the Recreation Division for schedules. Registration fees does not include Umpire. Fees are additional.

Adult Sports Softball Team Registration Form

** SLOWPITCH CO-ED Softball RULE BOOK **

Co-Ed Softball League (Rowley Park)
** Friday Night Co-Ed Softball League Schedule

Co-Ed Softball League (Mas Fukai) - Information will be available at a later date.

Men's Monday Softball League (Mas Fukai Park) - Information will be available at a later date.
** Men's Monday Softball League Schedule

Men's 45 & Over Softball League (Mas Fukai Park) - Information will be available at a later date.

Women's Softball League (Mas Fukai) - Information will be available at a later date.

Men's Thursday Softball League (Mas Fukai Park) - Information will be available at a later date.
** Men's Thursday Softball League Schedule

*** Tantalizing ZUMBA classes - Tuesday & Thursday evenings ***
Click here for further information.

Volunteer Coaches Needed
For basketball, baseball, softball, soccer & Special Olympics.
Sign up at the Nakaoka Community Center Recreation Office, 1670 W. 162nd Street, Gardena or call Sports Supervisor Evette Wedlow Benjamin at (310) 217-6175.

Summer Ending Carnival at Fukai Park
Sponsored by the Gardena Sports Advisory Board - Funds Benefit Gardena Sports Programs
For booth information please call (310) 217-9537.

For more SPORTS information, please call (310) 217-9537.

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