Sports briefs — Oct. 10, 2018

Sequim Youth Basketball sets season kick-off

Seasons for SYB (Sequim Youth Basketball) Select teams start with tryout dates in mid-October.

Team organizers would like players to be at both dates if possible:

• Boys, grades 4-8 — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21; both at Sequim High School gymnasium, 601 N. Sequim Ave.

• Girls, grades 5-8 — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Sequim Middle School gymnasium, 301 W. Hendrickson Road; 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Sequim High School

Team organizers are also looking for fourth grade girls interested in playing on a select team.

Registration for players in grades kindergarten-fourth grade is in November.

For more information, call Art Green at 360-808-3320.

Coed volleyball league on tap

The Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department hosts a coed volleyball league for all men and women of ages 18 and older. Cost is $550 per team. Registration deadline is Oct. 12.

Players without a team can call and get on a “free agent” list.

Games are played at the Stevens Middle School gymnasium, 1139 W. 14th St., Port Angeles.

Games begin Oct. 15, and the season runs through Feb.28.

For more information, call Dan Estes at 360-417-4557 or email to destes@cityofpa.us.

Local officials needed

The North Olympic Basketball Officials Association is currently recruiting new members to help officiate the upcoming 2018-2019 middle and high school basketball season. The association covers all nine school districts across the North Olympic Peninsula, including Sequim and Port Angeles.

The association offers a full training program, teamwork and camaraderie, as well as paid game opportunities. Those interested are asked to contact Brian Edmiston at 360-670-7273.