Sports Shorts: Bike race returns to Santa Cruz

AMGEN tour returns to Santa Cruz
The AMGEN Tour of California will make a stop in Santa Cruz for the second consecutive year, tour officials announced last week.
Stage 3 of the eight-stage tour known as the best road race in the United States will traverse from San Francisco to Santa Cruz on May 18 — including a ride through Bonny Doon down to the Santa Cruz finish line.
The 2009 race took place in February, and riders were greeted with a rain storm along the north coast. Race officials hope the May race will have better weather.
Youth hoops coaches needed in Scotts Valley
Boys and girls volunteer basketball coaches are needed for the Scotts Valley recreation youth basketball program.
Games are on Saturdays and Sundays in January, February and March, and practice times are arranged by the coach.
Prior coaching experience is recommended, and coaches must be positive role models, teach good sportsmanship and teach basketball in a positive manner.
For information: 438-3251, or visit 361 Kings Village Road from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week.
SLV baseball camp registration opens
Registration has begun for the 10th annual San Lorenzo Valley Winter Baseball Camp.
The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22, with optional hitting and pitching camps in the morning and an all-around camp in the afternoon.
The camp is run by America’s Baseball Camps and features skills for players ages 7 through 14.
For information: 800-222-8152 or baseballcamps.com/campdetail.cfm?Camp=3297.
Bethany soccer plows ahead
The Bethany University men’s soccer team notched a 6-3 win over Holy Names University on Oct. 21 for their second win in the California Pacific Athletic Conference. The men are 2-6 in the CalPac, with three games remaining.
The women’s team is 1-6 in conference play after a 7-1 triumph over Holy Names on Oct. 21.
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