All for athletics

COSTA MESA

Gymnastics, dance

Gymnastics and youth dance classes are being offered at Downtown

Recreation Center. Boys’, girls’ and coed classes 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 Balearic 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 has begun and will close after the

second game of the season.

Information: (714) 754-5158.

Tennis activities

Costa Mesa Tennis Center will offer a number of activities throughout

the summer. Men’s and Ladies’ 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 are also in full

swing.

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 are being offered by the city now. 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.

Swim lessons

Costa Mesa High and Downtown Recreation Center is hosting swim classes

for all ages and all swimming abilities. Free open recreational swimming

will be available at both facilities throughout the summer.

Information: (714) 327-7560.

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.

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.

Golf instruction

Beginning and intermediate golf classes will be offered on weekdays

and weekends through 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.