Runners can start the new year off right and help the Los Gatos High School Track Fund in the process by taking part in the annual Los Gatos Resolution Run on New Year's Day.

The 5-mile run begins at 9 a.m. on Jan. 1 on the Los Gatos High School track and the course goes up to Lexington Reservoir and back. The registration fee of $25 ($30 after Dec. 28) includes a long sleeve T-shirt and the fee is $10 ($15 after Dec. 28) without the T-shirt.

Send or deliver race fees to Athletic Performance, 55 W. Main St., Los Gatos 95030.

For more information, call 408.354.7365.

Almaden softball

The Almaden Girl's Softball League will hold sign-ups for the spring 2004 season on Jan. 10 and 17, 9 a.m.­2 p.m., and Jan. 14, 6­9 p.m., at Graystone Elementary School. The season runs from late February through May. First-time applicants must bring a copy of their birth certificate.

The league offers players "a fun, positive environment while learning and expanding their softball skills," said board member Ron Blumstein. "We emphasize teamwork and the sense of individual success that contributes to team sports."

For more information, visit www.avgsl.org or call 408.808.1405.

Volleyball sign-ups

The United States Youth Volleyball League is now holding registration for the spring recreational season.

The coed league is open to boys and girls ages 8­14 and the season will run for eight weeks from mid-April to June.

Games and practices are held at Kirk Park.

The USYVL is an instructional league that features a fun, safe, supervised, low-pressure environment. All children play and learn the game.

For more information on the program, call 888.988.7985 or visit www.usyvl.org.

Almaden LL sign-ups

The Almaden Little League is holding registration for the 2004 spring season for players ages 5­18. Players must live in the 95120 or 95042 Zip Code.

For more information, visit www.almadenll.org or call 408.997.6669.

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