Recreation calendar
Cycling
July 14: Youth mountain bike rides for kids ages 12-15. July 14 you will ride at Camp Sekani. You need a mountain bike and a helmet. Cost is $15. Register by July 12. Info: (509) 625-6200.
July 3-4, 24-25, August 28-29: Women’s mountain bike camps offered at Fernie Alpine Resort, British Columbia. Two-day camps include fitness, basic bike repair and maintenance and instruction in technical skills, cross-country and downhill riding. Beginners will be July 3-4, beginner to intermediate will be July 24-25 and intermediate to advanced will be Aug. 28-29. Cost is $120. Info: 1-866-FERNIE.
July 3: Spokane Club’s Midsummer Nightmare 200-mile bike ride. New course this year. Info: (509) 353-2150 or (509) 448-6271.
Fitness
July 10: Fitness class for potential and current fitness instructors. Learn the basic academic and practical application of teaching group exercise at Downtown YMCA, 8 a.m. No college, science or teaching background required. Workshop registration includes a full-day review, written exam and two-year certificate and membership. Info: Melissa Brockman 475-8656.July 11: Nutrition for fitness class at Downtown YMCA, 8 a.m. Examine the most current nutrition guidelines and learn how to apply them to your nutrition program as well as your clients. Topics covered include: High protein-Low carb diets, supplementation, water versus sports drinks and what foods provide maximum performance benefits. Info: Melissa Brockman 475-8656.
Golf
Sept. 11-12: Ladies’ Best-Ball tournament at Meadow Springs Country Club, Richland. Info and registration: (509)627-6142.
Lawn bowling
Sign up: Lawn bowling six days a week through October just south of Witter Pool on Mission. Monday, Wednesday and Friday bowling is at 7 p.m. and at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Paddling
July 17-18: Pend Oreille Poker Paddle two-day event beginning at Usk, Wash. on the Pend Oreille River and ending in Ione, Wash. Choices of overnight accommodations at resorts or campgrounds. Paddle 32 miles on the river. Prizes in all categories and best overall poker hand wins a canoe. Cost is $25. Info: (509)447-4812.
Soccer
Sign up: Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association, ages 5-13 register now for fall season. Fees: $50-90 depending on age and level. $10 late fee after June 30. Info: 922-7910.
Softball
July 17: Benefits coed softball tournament at Stub Meyer Park in Rathdrum, Idaho. This event is during Rathdrum days and a street dance with a live band will follow the one-day tournament. Info: (208)699-1773July 12-Aug. 6: Spokane Sports Association fall league registration. Men’s modified will be Mon., Thurs. and Fri. Men’s slowpitch on Wednesdays, coed modified on Sat. and Sun. and coed slowpitch on Sun. Info: (509)483-4653
Track
July 17-18: Northwest Regional Masters Track and Field Championships at Mooberry Track, Pullman. Men and women ages 19 and older, members of USA Track and Field are eligible to compete. All entries must be received by July 15, 5 p.m. Info: Jeff Schaller (509)332-3148 or jeffschaller@turbonet.com. Entry form and info also at www.eteamz.com/cometstcm/news
Volleyball
July 31-Aug. 1: Thirteenth annual Spike and Dig 6-on-6 Volleyball Tournament at Spokane Falls Community College. Entry deadline is July 21. Cost is $150 per adult team and $110 for senior and junior high teams. After July 21, entry fee goes up to $180. Info: (509) 499-5150.
Sign up: Volleyball clinic series in July and August at the Spokane Club, 1101 W. Riverside. July clinics on Fridays will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ages 7-12. Four Friday clinics will cover one skill each day – passing, setting, hitting and team play. August clinic, for ages 13-17, will run three Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clinics will cover passing and setting, hitting and team play. Cost varies for members/non-members and by age. Info: Michael Williams, 459-4571 ext. 501.
Continuing events
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.
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.
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 master’s 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.
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.