Rec calendar

Fri., Jan. 21, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

SPOTLIGHT

» Schweitzer Mountain will be hosting the second annual Next Snow Search Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.

» The Next Snow Search, open to all kids ages 9-13, is a quest to find the next generation of skiers and snowboarders. All participants will compete in the same class, in a series of three separate events. Judges are looking for both snow skills and personality.

» The events will include a timed NASTAR race, an all-mountain course and a slope-style competition in the Stomping Grounds Terrain Park. The overall winner from Schweitzer will qualify for the televised finals at Keystone, Colo., to compete for the national title.

» Register online at www.schweitzer.com or by calling the Activity Center at (208) 255-3081. The registration fee is $25. Space is limited.

Basketball

Sign up: Register by Jan. 24 for Sports USA men’s winter basketball league beginning Feb. 4. Info: 232-2822.

Feb. 26-27: Spring Classic Tournament for boys and girls grades four through eight. Info: 624-2414 x19.

Sign up: Register by Feb. 28 for Spokane County Parks and Rec 5-on-5 Men’s March Madness tournament. Games are played Monday through Thursday between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. with two games per week. Cost is $150 per team. Info: 477-4730 or www.spokanecounty.org/parks/data/recreation.asp.

Feb. 18-20: AAU Moscow Panhandle Shootout for boys grades 5-8. Entry forms available on the AAU Web site. Info: Jerry Jaques (208) 882-2591.

Tryouts: The Spokane Stars AAU Club will hold tryouts for its elite teams during the club’s skills camps held each Sunday in January and February at University High. Tryouts for this Sunday only will be held at Horizon Junior High. Tryouts for girls in fifth, sixth and seventh grade are from noon to 2 p.m. Tryouts for all older age groups are from 2 to 4 p.m. There are openings in all age groups. For more information contact Stars director Ron Adams at (509) 499-1112.

Billiards

American Poolplayers Association 8-ball, 9-ball and ladies’ 8-ball seasons start soon. Info: John or Sandy 327-2591.

Fishing

Jan. 21: Ice fishing clinic, 7 p.m., White’s Outdoor, 4002 E. Ferry. Followed on Jan. 22 with an on the ice field session. Info: 535-1875.

Running

May 1: Sign up early for Bloomsday. Entrants who sign up in January have a chance to win a trip for two to the Carlsbad 5000. Online registration is open at www.bloomsdayrun.org. Cost is $10. Entry forms will be available March 1.

Skiing/snowshoeing

Jan. 29: Moonlight snowshoe and cross country ski tours at Mount Spokane, complete with dinner served at Selkirk Lodge, Sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Cost is $25 or $29 for participants needing rental equipment. Pre-register by Monday. Next moonlight tour is set for Feb. 26. Info: 625-6200.

Feb. 25-27: Freeride Institute Ski Camp, Schweitzer Mountain, for intermediate to advanced skiers ages 10 and older, with instruction by a team of skiers including celebrities such as Rory Bushfield, Josh Loubek, Luke van Valin and Sarah Burke. Cost: $299. Info: (208) 660-9094.

Softball

Sign up: Spokane Softball Umpires Association looking for umpires for youth and adult programs that run March through October. Fast pitch, slow pitch and modified pitch. No experience necessary. Full free training provided. Introductory meeting Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m., in the Barbieri Student Center at Gonzaga Prep. Info: Ken Mathia, 448-8808; Kent Walker, 327-3255; Chuck Stewart, 489-5964.

Volleyball

Continuing: Open gym Tues. and Thurs. from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. Info: 232-2822.

Sign up: Register by Feb. 17 for Spokane County Parks and Rec 6-on-6 volleyball league on six Friday evenings beginning March 4. Cost is $250 for a team of eight players and includes an end-of-season tournament. Certified referees will be provided. Info: 477-4730 or www.spokanecounty.org/parks/data/recreation.asp.

Walking

Jan. 17-Apr. 17: Evening walking program meets Monday and Thursday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. around the South Hill and downtown. Cost is $29. 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.