BRIEFLY

The opportunity to train with Bob Messina is not afforded most runners unless they are female and run cross-country for UCLA.

But for two weeks each summer, the UCLA women’s cross-country coach works with non-collegiate athletes. Messina, 38, of Saugus, conducts a workshop and camp for youngsters ranging from 12-year-olds to 12th-graders.

Messina, who is beginning his fourth year at UCLA, and USC men’s cross-country Coach Larry Knuth stage a daily clinic on running at the camp, which will be held Sunday through Sept. 4 on Catalina Island. The camp also features swimming, sailing and cycling.

The coaches discuss such topics as warm-up conditioning, stretching, proper footwear, cross-country techniques, nutrition, weight training and aerobics. They also will conduct a video analysis of proper running technique.

Runners are divided into groups based on their ability level.

Information: 213-430-3833.

The Agoura Hills Parks and Recreation Dept. is accepting registration applications for its men’s fall basketball league.

The program is open to players aged 16 or older and is conducted from Sept. 14 through Dec. 1. Entry deadline is today.

Information: 805-889-9114.

The Fallbrook Mall in Canoga Park will play host to the Los Angeles Armwrestling Championships on Sept. 5, with proceeds going to the Marc Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis.

The theme of the event is “Strong Arms Compete to Make Wheelchairs Obsolete.” The competition is a regional qualifying tournament sponsored by the World Professional Armwrestling Assn.

Information: 818-340-5871.

Sunset Hills Country Club in Thousand Oaks will play host to the fourth YMCA Golf Classic on Monday. The event includes lunch, dinner and an awards ceremony. Tournament proceeds benefit YMCA youth programs.

Information: 805-523-7613.