Boating

Coast Guard Auxiliary

Ongoing

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Des Moines Flotilla No. 32 regularly offers Boating Safety and Seamanship courses in the Federal Way and Des Moines areas.

They cover the full range of boating safety subjects, including federal requirements, basic piloting, marlin spike, seamanship and boat handling.

The instruction is free, although there is a nominal fee for the student text and work books.

For further information regarding this and other Coast Guard Auxiliary public education services, contact flotilla public education officer Gene Gear at (253) 838-9901.

Power Squadron

Ongoing

The United States Power Squadrons have a toll free number for anyone interested in locating a boating course near them at 1-888-FOR-USPS or 1-888-367-8777. They also offer an internet home page at http://www.usps.org.

The squadron has been teaching safe boating courses since 1914. They are taught by experienced volunteer instructors who are commended by state and national agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard. Many insurance agencies recognize this course for personal and boat discounts.

Fishing

Walleye Club

Monthly

The Western Washington Walleye Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in Auburn. They are held at the Eagles Club at 702 M Street SE.

Guests are welcome. Each meeting includes lots of fish stories, some refreshments and a very special program. A group outing is also usually held every other month, including potlucks.

If you are interested in fishing for walleye and other warm water species, some good friendships and fun, the club would enjoy seeing you at its meetings.

For information, call (206) 242-0245 or visit the club web site at www.walleye-club. The e-mail address is walleye@comcast.com.

Bass Club

Monthly

The Bass Club meets the fir\st Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Reel Thing store located at 30819 Pacific Highway So. in Federal Way.

Baseball

Blackhawk Mountain

Ongoing

Blackhawk Mountain Baseball of Highline continues to offer coaching clinics, baseball camps, one-on-one instruction, team practices and parent/child camps.

Former professional minor league players Steve Goucher and Troy Rusk serve as instructors.

Call (206) 244-3062 for more information. A scholarship fund is available and donations are accepted, including through 20 percent of regular fees.

YMCA

Federal Way Center

Ongoing

A variety of athletic programs and other activities are being offered year-round at the Federal Way Norman Center YMCA located at 33250 21st Street SW.

Call the center at 838-4708 for more information.

Highline YMCA

Ongoing

The Highline YMCA offers year-round sports, programs and activities.

The facility is located at 17874 Des Moines Memorial Drive. Call (206) 244-5880 for more information.

Soccer

Sounders clinic

Ongoing

Seattle Sounders Specialized Professional Soccer Clinic registration is now underway. Clinics are on site and customized to each player and/or team’s needs. The fee is $10 per player, per hour.

To register, call 1-800-796-KICK.