First swim lessons at pool
John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool hosts its first session of swim lessons for 2009 beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Registration for these classes will begin at noon on Friday, Jan. 2.
Classes offered include parent/child, pre-school, school age and adult.
A new class offered this session will be pre-competitive swimming.
For more information, call the pool 675-7665.
Basic boating class offered
Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, the Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron presents the seven day Squadron Boating Course.
Classes will meet every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 113 of the Whidbey Island campus of Skagit Valley Community College, 1900 SE Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor.
The course covers boating basics including rules of the road, boating safety, required equipment, navigational aids, radio operations and an introduction to piloting and charting. This course will qualify boaters for the new Washington State safe boating cards when they become available.
Registration for the class and payment starts at 7 p.m. on Jan. 5.
The cost is $25 for books. Spouses or family members who share a set of books and tools are charged $13.
For more information and to reserve your spot, call Karen Nelson at 679-1991.
Soccer club signups begin
The North Whidbey Soccer Club will be starting its soccer signups for recreational and academy soccer beginning Jan. 1.
NWSC is also seeking volunteers to participate on the soccer board and, as always, is looking for coaches.
The club will provide training for anyone interested in being a coach.
Don’t miss out on a fun soccer season.
To sign up, go to www.nwhidbeysoccer.org.
If you have questions, email Ralph Thornton NWSC VP at rgthornton@verizon.net, or Mike Thornton NWSC DOC/Academy Director at mike@northwesttrainingacademy.com.
Sign up now for Little League
The North Whidbey Little League is opening registration early for the 2009 season.
In recognition of the state of the economy, the discount for registering early has been raised to $25. NWLL hopes every child who wants to play will be able to do so. Registration forms can be found at the following businesses: McDonald’s, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen and Burger King.
Registration forms may also be found or online at www.eteamz.com/NWLLOH.
