By Pelayo: setter to coach

St. Francis High graduate Roz Pelayo was recently named girls varsity volleyball coach at Woodside Priory. Pelayo last spring graduated from Santa Clara University, where she finished her volleyball career as the school’s all-time assist leader. Last season, the setter led the nation in assists per game (14.1). At St. Francis, Pelayo helped the Lancers capture a pair of state titles. Pelayo takes over for Dustin Moore, who led Woodside Priory to the Division V state title last year. Moore has moved over to Santa Clara University, where he is an assistant coach for the women’s team.

Get in the swim

The Los Altos Mountain View Aquatic Club has openings for new swimmers. The club offers lessons for children ages 5-10 who are comfortable in deep water and able to swim basic freestyle. Advanced swimmers 5-18 can improve their skills in the year-round swim program run by experienced coaches. Determine which programs is more suitable for your children by having their swimming ability assessed for free 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sept. 24-25, at Eagle Pool in Mountain View. No appointment needed. Bring a suit, towel and jacket. For more information, call 599-2213 or logon to www.lamvac.org.

‘Tri’ this race

The Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto concludes its 2001 Triathlon Series Sept. 23. Events include 400-meter swim, 15-kilometer bike ride and 5K run. To register, call 493-0563, ext. 237, or logon to www.active.com.

Fall ball

A pair of 13-15 year-old division Babe Ruth baseball teams are seeking area players for the fall season. Games will be played at Baylands Park in Palo Alto Saturday through Nov. 15 vs. teams from Palo Alto and San Mateo. For more information, call 793-0770.