Recreation calendar
Baseball
June 15: The Kansas City Royals will be holding an open baseball tryout, 10 a.m. at Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene. Info: Greg Smith, Northwest Scouting Supervisor for the KC Royals, (509) 253-4601.
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.
Cycling
July 10: “Road to Adventure” scenic white pine bike tours at 7 a.m. in Moscow, Idaho. Meet at the Tidyman’s on Highway 8 (East). Choices are the Century Plus Ride (119 miles), the Metric Century Ride (64 miles) or the Troy Crazy Eight Ride (26 miles). Cost of $40 includes end-of-tour lunch buffet, T-shirt, poker run, multiple rest stops, high-energy snacks and sag wagons with first-aid. Info or registration: (208) 882-2814.
Equestrian
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.
Fishing
June 19: Fly Fishing Safari on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River with Doug Fagerness, for three anglers as a fund-raiser for the Kootenai Environmental Alliance water conservation program. Cost: $75, includes guided instruction and lunch. Info: (208) 667-9093.
Golf
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.
Hiking
June 12: Blue Creek Safari, guided hike in Wallace L. Forest Conservation area near Coeur d’Alene as fund-raiser for Kootenai Environmental Alliance forest watershed program. Cost: $35 includes guides, naturalist and lunch. No charge for children under 12. Info: (208) 667-9093.
June 23: The new guidebook “50 Hikes for Eastern Washington’s Highest Mountains,” will be featured in a slide show by Spokane author James P. Johnson, 7:30 p.m. at Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main.
Paddling
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.
June 20: Spokane River Canoe Classic, fun race with various categories for canoes and kayaks, starts from Corbin Park in Post Falls. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; races start at 11 a.m. Choose either 6-mile “citizens” run or 14-mile “marathon” section. Sponsored by Mountain Gear and Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club. Cost: $15 per person. Everyone who finishes is eligible for post-race prize drawings at Plantes Ferry Park. Pre-register by June 11. Info: 325-9000.
July 7-8 and 17-18: Moving Water Canoe Clinic, by Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club, includes two classroom sessions July 7-8 followed by two days of instruction on the Spokane River, July 17-18. Cost $65 per boat. Info: 328-9750 or e-mail jeff-chris@worldnet.att.net.
July 13-18: Five-session canoe camping class, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation, has two midweek evening classroom sessions and one two-night guided trip on July 16-18. Pre-register by June 21. Cost: $124. Info: 625-6200.
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.
Volleyball
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 19: 21st annual Trailblazer mini-triathlon in Medical Lake. Info: 869-0252. Registration: www.wannabeehospitality.
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.
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.
Submit listings at least two weeks in advance of event or entry deadline to: Recreation Calendar, The Spokesman-Review Sports Dept., P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210. Items are limited to two weeks of publication.