Sports Briefs: San Rafael Pacifics win season opener, make home debut Thursday
The San Rafael Pacifics are scheduled to make their 2024 home debut on Thursday at Albert Park against the Marysville Drakes. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Veteran Pacifics ace Alex Valasek got the start for the season opener Wednesday as San Rafael began its Pecos League title defense with a 9-4 victory over the host Martinez Sturgeon.
San Rafael, the Pacific Division champion, defeated Mountain Division champion Tucson to win a best-of-three Pecos League championship series last season.
Double Dipsea
Registration for the Double Dipsea begins at noon, Tuesday, May 21. The entry fee is $175 through www.raceroster.com. The 54th annual running of the race is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, at 7 a.m.
Tennis
The 48th edition of the Marin Championships will take center stage June 4-9 thanks to support from the county’s dedicated tennis community. The deadline to register is Sunday.
The tournament is expected to draw players from throughout the nation who will be coming to Marin in hopes of earning points toward national rankings. The Marin Championships have been elevated to a Level 2 National event this year.
“The tournament has a rich history with Mill Valley Tennis Club being the host site,” says tournament director Chrissy Costamagna. “Belvedere Tennis Club has been added as a tournament site this year, which we are very excited about.”
Costamagna has led both the Branson School boys and girls tennis teams to MCAL and North Coast Section championships. She has been tournament director for the Marin Championships since 2015.
Other host clubs include The Club at Harbor Point and Scott Valley Swimming and Tennis Club, both in Mill Valley.
Competition will be held for men’s and women’s singles and doubles in the 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 and 85 age groups along with mixed doubles. Players may enter more than one division as long as it’s in a lower age bracket. Prize money is offered in all divisions.
Girls water polo
Terra Linda is looking to hire a girls varsity water polo coach for the fall 2024 season. Interested applicants should contact Terra Linda athletic director Steve Farbstein via email at sfarbstein@srcs.org.