Recreation calendar

Basketball

June 19: Four-on-the-Floor outdoor basketball tournament for all ages and categories. For more information call 299-3682 or go to www.wannabeehospitality.com.

June 12-13: Register by June 5 for the first annual Horse contest and BBQ to benefit the American Diabetes Association at The Warehouse at 800 N. Hamilton. Entry fee of $15 includes T-shirt and lunch. Open for boys and girls in third grade to men’s and women’s teams, wheelchair division, media division and more. Sign up forms at area Rosauers or at www.cudaapparel.com. Info: (509) 624-7478 or 468-4791.

Billiards

Sign up: American Pool-players Association summer season starts soon. For more information about the 8-ball, 9-ball and ladies 8-ball call John or Sandy at 327-2591.

Equestrian

June 5-6: Valley Renegade’s Gaming Club show at Deardorff’s Arena. Starts at 9 a.m. both days. Show is sanctioned by NE Zone Games Division. Membership not required to compete but you must have your own horse. Cost is $1.75 per ride and spectator admission is free. Info: Linda Fonville at 926-3635.

June 25-27: The 23rd annual Deep Creek Horse Trials, recognized by the United States Eventing Association, will be held at Deep Creek Farm in Medical Lake. Events begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. Go to www.deepcreekhorsetrials.org for more information.

Golf

June 18: North Idaho College Cardinal Golf Classic at 1 p.m. at the Avondale Golf Club. All proceeds benefit the NIC Booster Club. Cost is $100 for individuals or $350 for four-person teams, which includes cart rental, steak dinner and a T-shirt. Entry deadline in June 10. Information (208) 769-3348.

Sign up: Friday night fights for golfing couples at Deer Park Golf Club with dates in June, July, August and September open. Fee is $30 per couple. Call (509) 276-5912 for more information.

Sign up: Downriver adult golf classes beginning in June. Beginning classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from June 15 through July 6. Intermediate classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from June 16 to July 7. Info: Brenda, 327-5269.

Paddling

June 6: Introduction to Solo River Kayaking, by Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club, (pre-requisite for the moving water kayak clinic. Cost: $25 per boat. Info: 328-9750 or e-mail jeff-chris@worldnet.att.net.

June 12-13: Moving Water Kayak Clinic for river kayaks, by Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club,on the Spokane River. Cost: $65. Info: 328-9750 or e-mail jeff-chris@worldnet.att.net.

June 12: Flatwater Canoe Clinic, by Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club (prerequisite for the moving water course). Cost: $25 per boat. Info: 328-9750 or e-mail jeff-chris@worldnet.att.net.

June 19: Paddle Fair, sponsored by Mountain Gear, featuring various kayaks and canoes available to demo, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Liberty Lake County Park. Info: 325-9000.

Softball

June 18-20: Medical Lake Founders Day “Friends for Children” annual men’s slowpitch tournament. For more information call Carey at 299-9175 or Rex at 299-3753.

Track and field

June 4: The Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Department is having a free Hershey Track Meet at Lakeland Junior High School. The meet is open to all Idaho girls and boys ages 9-14. Events include the 50-, 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes along with an 800-meter run and a 1,600-meter run. A relay race along with standing long jump and softball throw also are planned. Winners of each age group will advance to the Idaho State Track Meet on July 10 in Hailey, Idaho. Registration for Friday’s event starts at 5 p.m. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate for age verification. The track meet starts at 5:30 p.m. Participants also can pre-register at City Hall.

Volleyball

Sign up: Boys volleyball program starting at Sports USA Complex open to boys ages 12-18. No experience is necessary. Call Paul Christiansen at 370-1546 for more information.

Sign up: the 2004 Red Bull Outdoor Volleyball Tournament Series, held at North Idaho College, will consist of four tournament weekends. Sports Cellar Classic June 19-20, Spalding Spike Feet July 10-11, GC Open July 24-25, and the Red Bull Championship Aug. 7-8. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Men’s, Women’s, and junior doubles on Saturdays, reverse coed on Sundays. All levels of play, AA/A/BB/B and junior, schedule and on-line registration on the Web at www.nic.edu/athetics/outdoorvolleyball.

Walking/Running/Triathalon

June 11: Guardian Insurance Summer Solstice Stampede 8K race will be held at Hart Field. The race is open to all ages, individuals and teams. Cost is $12 for individuals and $36 for teams. Info: Geri Sirek at 443-6314.

June 12: Wild Goose Chase run in Wilbur, Wash. 5K race starts at 8 a.m. Cost is $12 before June 7. Info: Ron at 647-2746.

June 19: 21st annual Trailblazer mini-triathlon. For more information call 869-0252.

June 19: Slippery Gulch Fun Run in Tekoa at the high school. Start time is 8 a.m. and cost is $10. No late fees will be charged. Two- and 5-mile races open. Info: Margie Jaeger at (509) 284-2345.

June 19: Plunge-Pedal-Plod triathalon at 8 a.m. Cost is $25 for YMCA members and $30 for teams and non-members. Info: Vicki at 838-3577 ext. 158.

July 11: Tiger Triathalon in Colville. Registration fees vary. Info: www.racecenter.com. Registration deadline is June 25.

July 18: Valley Girl Triathlon in Liberty Lake. Info: Marla at 326-6983 or Robin at Fitness Fanatics at 922-6080.

Wrestling

June 4-5-6: Clinic at East Valley High School with Sergei Beloglazov, World and Olympic champion, and Dave Bennett, USA Wrestling Junior Developmental coach. All ages welcome. Sessions on Friday 6 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. Cost of $75 covers all sessions. Info: Craig Hanson at 226-0765 or 927-3200.

Yoga/Pilates

June 18-20: Mountain bike, pilates and yoga weekend for women in the Methow Valley. Weekend includes “how-to” sessions on changing a flat tire, shifting gears, fitting your bike and pilates and yoga each morning. Transport and food included. Cost is $275 per person, lodging is not included. Info: Melissa Page at 996-3222.

June 19-20: Two-day pilates clinic at 8 a.m. at EWU’s Sports and Recreation Complex. Info: Melissa Elfering at 359-7963.

Continuing events

(Items published first Friday of month)

Backpacking/Hiking/Climbing

Corbin Hikers: Sponsored by Corbin Senior Activity Center, hike each Thursday at 8 a.m.; locations vary. Info: 327-1584.

Drop-in sports

Sports USA: Basketball open gym is Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 13-17. For adults, open gym will be Monday and Wednesday from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m. Drop-in cost is $5-$6. Info: Scott Davidson (509) 370-1545.

Sports USA: Volleyball open gym is Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. for ages 13-17. For adults, open gym will be Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7 p.m., Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and Monday through Friday 7-11 a.m. Drop-in cost $5-$6. Info: Jeff Polello (509) 370-1546.

Basketball

Sign up: For private lessons, leagues and other basketball programs at Sports USA Complex call John at 232-2822.

Hockey

Continuing: Spokane women’s teams practice, Eagles Ice-A-Rena, Fridays, 7-8 p.m. All ability levels. Info: Nancy Kellner, 468-1943.

Continuing: Women’s Recreation Hockey League at Eagles Ice-A-Rena on Fridays from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Cost is $10 a game. All ability levels welcome. Info: Al Pierce (509) 534-2143 or www.spokanewomenshockey.com.

Pilates

Sign up: Try a session of pilates for free at Sports USA. Info: Heather Shipley at 370-1547.

Shooting

Continuing: Eastern Washington “Sporting Clays Youth Shooting Days” begins in April and runs on the first and third Saturday of each month at Landt Farms Sporting Clays. Sessions are from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $20 which includes use of the gun, ammo, targets for up to 50 shots, earplugs and coaching. Info: 464-2070.

Continuing: Pheasant Valley shooting preserve and sporting clays. Open daily. For more information contact Jerry at (509) 549-3912 or jerry@shootingpreserve.com.Spokane Gun Club, 19615 E. Sprague, Greenacres, Trap, skeet, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 926-6505.Spokane Rifle Club, trapshooting Thursdays and Saturdays at noon; muzzleloaders second Sunday of each month at 8 a.m. Indoor range open 5-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. 100- and 200-yard ranges open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Swimming

Downtown Spokane YMCA masters swimming welcomes all levels and meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.. Cost is $22 per month for non-members, free for members. Info: Jeff 838-3577 ext. 143. Novice swim team for ages 5-18 at North Park Athletic Club with practices Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays noon-1 p.m. Fees: $25 for members, $35 non-members. Info: 467-5124.

Unified recreation

Continuing: Spokane Parks Dept. offers a variety of activities year-round for those who are developmentally challenged. Info: 625-6200.

Walking/Running

Continuing: Evening walking program for ages 18 and older sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation, Monday and Thursday from 6-6:45 p.m. around South Hill and Downtown areas. Info: 625-6200.

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