recreation leagues
Youth tennis league
Kids 5 to 13 can learn tennis and enjoy a little competitive play in an introductory tennis program at an affordable price that doesn’t require club membership. The Oakley Youth Tennis League at t...
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<i>Photo courtesy of Sue Williams</i>
Cohesive champs
Congratulations to the St. Anne’s fourth-grade American Division Girls, who won their East Diablo Region title with an impressive 9-1 record. The team plays with remarkable cohesion considering it...
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Maddy Blaise of Brentwood is one of 95 participants in the iPlay Volleyball League, which is wrapping up its first season and ready to serve up its second.<br><i>Photo by Jeff Crump</i> iPlay, uPlay, we all play V-ball
The iPlay Volleyball League, which is wrapping up its first season, has exceeded the hopes and expectations of its founders. Ninety-five East County kids ages 9-14 participated in the eight-week p...
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<i>Photo courtesy of Monica Sandoval</i> X-treme win
The X-treme Tumbling and Cheer Gym’s Level 2 team took first place in its division at the recent Cheersport Grand Championships in Stockton. The squad will take advantage of a paid bid to Long Bea...
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<i>Photo courtesy of Crosley Gracie</i> Martial rule
At the recent Rumble in the Redwoods competition in Aptos, martial artists from Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu took home eight first-place trophies. The Brentwood martial arts academy brought to the co...
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Players try out for East Diablo Youth Soccer League’s U14 girls competitive team at the league’s Streets of Brentwood field on Saturday. <br><i>Photo by Dave Roberts</i> Soccer kicks into gear
With all the attention being paid to childhood obesity, from the First Lady on down, it’s easy to get the impression that the average kid is a 300-pound couch potato playing video games all day an...
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The EC United Synergy U13 players, front row from left, are Paulina Carmona, Hannah Simmons, Brianna Bridges, Rebecca Fachner and Emily Paolini; back row: Coach Ross Ortega, Ashley Martin, Olivia Rothrauff, Chrissy Trujillo, Jasmine Partida, Vicky Solis, Gabby Ortega and Manager Dan Fachner. Synergistic champs
The best name for a sports team just might be “synergy.” The word comes from the Greek “synergos,” meaning “working together.” It’s evolved into the teamwork concept of a whole being greater than ...
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Brentwood offers tennis
Whether you’re looking for lessons for your 5-year-old or want to hone your skills as an intermediate player, the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department has the right class for you. New classes...
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DWC goes to the mat at state tourney
The Delta Wrestling Club sent 10 members to Selma, Calif. for one of the most challenging tournaments of the year. The tournament featured the state’s best wrestlers ages 6 to 12. In the 60-pound ...
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Oakland A’s infielder Aaron Miles talks baseball at the opening of the East Bay Baseball Academy in Oakley Saturday.<br><i>Photo by Dave Roberts</i> Miles packs ’em in at baseball academy opening
Baseball star and Brentwood resident Aaron Miles isn’t known for his long-ball prowess, but he hit a home run answering questions and signing autographs at the grand opening for the East Bay Baseb...
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