BRIEFS

PONY SIGN-UPS TODAY

The Costa Mesa Pony League will conduct registration for the spring 2008 season today from 9 a.m. to noon at Costa Mesa High in front of the school’s main gym.

The Pony Division is for 13- and 14-year-olds. Fees are $185 per player. For more information call, (714) 318-3482.

TICKETS ON SALE

All-session tickets are now on sale for the 2008 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship, at UC Irvine’s Bren Events Center on May 1 and May 3.

Adult all-session tickets are available for $25 and youth/student all-session passes are $18.

In addition, a VIP package is available for $250 to the first 200 fans on a first-come first serve basis. The package includes two preferred seating tickets to all matches, parking, pre-match hospitality and a tournament gift. Individual match tickets are not on sale at this time.

Tickets may be purchased through the Bren Center Box Office or by calling (949) 824-5000.

MARATHON TRAINING AID

A new online feature can help runners and walkers better prepare for the Avia Orange County Marathon, which is set to take place Jan. 6, 2008.

Created by realbuzz.com, a UK-based lifestyle and community networking site focused on running, health and fitness, individuals can go to www.ocmarathon.com to plan and track their training runs in a system similar to that of Mapquest.

After creating an account, individuals can pick a starting point, navigate through area maps and create a desired course.

The feature will record distances while providing street names and landmarks.

Runners and walkers can also post blogs and create discussions groups on the marathon website.