• Alpert JCC Martial Arts
with Sensei Mac
3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach
(562) 426-7601, Ext. 1051
www.alpertjcc.org
Build confidence and self-esteem while learning selfdefense. Variety of classes for ages 3 and up. Prices
vary per month based on the number of weeks in
the session. Join a session at any time! Call or visit
their website for more information on all martial arts
classes. See ad on page 15.
• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center - Long Beach
3287 Industry Drive
(562) 986-0066
www.mygym.com/longbeach
As students, ages 4-13, strive for different belt levels, they learn about setting goals and the discipline
needed to reach them. Their successes give them
the confidence to take on new challenges. Their
improved levels of concentration and self-control
help at home and school. With a Master Karate instructor on staff, students enjoy learning in a safe,
caring and fun atmosphere. By learning the kicks,
punches and blocks, karate classes improve your
child’s strength, flexibility, stamina, balance and coordination. See ad on page 33.
sports
MISCELLANEOUS
SPORTS
Unusual sports for kids, from curling and
cricket to jump rope and rugby. Also see individual sports listed in this section.
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
(800) 228-4872
www.aausports.org
Resource to find clubs/teams for a variety of
sports, from traditional leagues for basketball and
bowling to clubs for jump roping, baton twirling,
diving and surfing.
Badminton
USA Badminton - Visit the website for club contacts,
www.usabadminton.org. Badminton Center Court 3699 Industry Ave., Lakewood. (562) 426-9299.
www.badmintoncentercourt.com
Boxing for Kids
(323) 921-6139
www.lbc33.com
Local boxing committee provides referrals to boxing
programs for boys and girls (8+).
Cricket
USA Cricket Association - Referrals to regional coaches, youth leagues and teams. (561) 839-1888
www.usaca.org
Curling
USA Curling - Referrals to leagues, plus a junior merit
program, www.tinyurl.com/usacurlingyouth. Local
Sports: Martial Arts • Miscellaneous Sports
Lessons
Camps
Sales
Leases
Vaulting
Discounts
Since 1981
rancho rio verde
riding club
All Ages • All Levels
Beginner - Advanced
Sales & Leases
Special Needs Vaulting Program
Discounts for Youth Groups
NEW: Ask about our
2-day beginner camps for moms/dads!
50% Riding + 50% Horsemanship = 100% FUN
714/624-5754 • 310/830-2060
1000 W. Carson (East of Santa Fe), Long Beach
Orange County Curling Club in Westminster, www.
occurling.com.
Disc Golf
The following parks offer courses for disc golf.
Most courses are open daily until sunset. Cerritos, Liberty Park, 9-basket course, (562) 9168565. Huntington Beach Central Park, 18-basket
course, disc rental available, (949) 837-3618.
Irvine’s Deerfield Park, 8-basket course, Irvine,
(949) 724-6725. La Mirada Regional Park, (562)
902-5645, www.lmdgc.org/d7/course. Long
Beach, 18-basket course, El Dorado Park West,
(562) 570-3225.
Field Hockey
USA Field Hockey - Find local teams and leagues.
www.usfieldhockey.com
Golf Associations
• Long Beach Jr. Golf Association - Kids (7-17) learn
techniques, rules, score keeping and course etiquette;
Fridays, $6 each week, plus a $50 annual fee, Heartwell Golf Course, (562) 570-1272. www.lbjga.com
Southern California Golf Association (SCGA ) - Find
golf courses that offer youth programs as well as
opportunities for club outings and scholarships.
(818) 980-3630. www.scga.org/youth-on-course
SCPGA Foundation Junior Golf Program - Competitive playing opportunities, instructional programs
and vacation camps for youth SCPGA members (518) at various golf courses. (951) 845-4653. www.
scpgajrtour.com, www.pga.com/pga-america/juniors
Jump Rope
USA Jump Rope - Find camps, workshops and clinics, www.usajumprope.org. Jumping Coyotes - Local national champion jump rope team (7-16) meets
Tuesday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. in La Palma, (562)
444-8413, www.facebook.com/jumpingcoyotes.
Jumping Coyotes classes are available through
Buena Park, Fountain Valley and La Palma city
recreation departments, see Appendix for contact
information.
Lacrosse
Beach Cities Youth Lacrosse - Girls and boys (grades
Lakewood Equestrian Center
@ Sandie Mercer Ranch
Private & Group Instruction
Beginners to Advanced • Ages 6 and up
English • Western • Jumping
Horsemanship & Fundamentals • Open 6 Days
Riding Lessons, Summer Camps & Scout Groups
11369 Carson St., Lakewood • (562) 425-1905
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