By Getting grants

The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame recently made available its 2003 Youth Fund grant applications. Non-profit Sec. 501(c) (3) youth organizations and schools may apply for these grants, which provide needed sports equipment. The deadline for returning completed applications is Jan. 31; grants will be distributed next summer. For a grant application, call (415) 352-8827 or logon to www.bashof.org.

Up for the Challenge?

The Fifty-Plus Fitness Challenge Camp has two ongoing six week sessions, running 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays or Saturdays at Stanford University’s Angell Field, adjacent to Stanford Stadium. For more information about the exercise program, call 323-6160 or logon to

Court appointment

A three-on-three basketball league based in Palo Alto seeks adult players of all ages and skill levels. Divisions are 20-35, 30-45 and 45 and over. Cost: $50 per player. The season runs eight weeks and features playoffs, trophies and MVP awards. Bring your own team or be placed on one. Play begins Sept. 29 at Cubberley Community Center. A women’s league, designed for players of all levels, is also being formed at Cubberley. Registration is required for both leagues. For more information, call 839-0460 or e-mail Arnold2r@aol.com.

Special coaches sought

Special Olympics’ fall season is under way and the Silicon Valley chapter is in need of coaches for soccer, power lifting, volleyball, distance running/walking, cycling and bowling. No experience necessary; coaches must be at least 16, or accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (408) 392-0170.