Recreation calendar

Baseball/Softball

March 14: Warehouse Baseball Academy area-wide youth coaches clinic, 800 N. Hamilton. Social hour with pizza and drinks at 6 p.m., followed by speakers from 7-9. Cost; $5 pre-registered, $10 at the door. Info: San Flikke, 484-2461.

Sign up: The Olympic Softball Clinic, on March 12 in the Whitworth College Field House and featuring gold-medal winners Stacey Nuveman, Amanda Freed and Jessica Mendoza, is accepting registrations. Advance registration, for players 10 and older, is $50 (includes T-shirt and autograph/picture session) or $60 at the door. Info: Fuzzy Buckenberger, 993-8888 (daytime), 328-2131 (evening) or e-mail fuzzybuck@msn.com.

Sign up: Spokane Pony Baseball is looking for those interested in umpiring organized youth baseball. Season starts mid-April and ends mid-July. Players divided into age groups from 9-14. Training and some gear provided. Info: Gary Broadbent, (509) 216-9456 or (509) 483-4653.

Sign up: Spokane North Little League is seeking umpires for paid positions in ages 9-14. Season begins early April and ends early August. Info: Dan Peck, 465-0724. Sign up: Registration open for Inland Northwest Men’s Baseball League. Players compete in MABL 18 & Over, MSBL 28 & Over or 38 & Over wood bat divisions. Open to players of all skill levels. New player workout April 3, 1-3 p.m. at Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley. Fees: 18 & Over and 28 & Over leagues–$165 for full-time players, $85 for half-time, 38 & Over league–$75. Info: 993-6107 or 534-1585, also online at www.playhardball.org.

Basketball

April 19 or 21: Spokane Parks and Recreation five-week basketball camp for ages 7-10. Learn fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, defense and court awareness. Camp at Glover Middle School or Roosevelt Elementary, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Info: Karen Holmes, 625-6546 or Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200.

Coaching

Pullman Parks and Recreation: Accepting applications for volunteer youth volleyball, soccer, pee wee soccer and mini hoops basketball coaches and officials. After school practices, training provided. Season March 21 through first week of May. Info: (509) 338-3227.

Cycling

March 6: 4th annual Blazing Saddles Chili Ride at Riverside State Park. Approximately 10 miles. Free chili after the ride. Info: Gino Lisiecki, 455-7657. Presented by Round and Round Productions.

Golf

March 15: Join the Downriver 9-Hole Ladies for their kickoff brunch at Perkins, 5903 N. Division. Brunch starts at 9:30 a.m. New members welcome. RSVP: Bette, 467-3723. Info: Kathy Eaton, 534-4227. April 18: Start of Spokane Parks and Recreation golf camp for ages 6-8. Children will use special clubs and golf-size tennis balls. Camp at Indian Trail and Lincoln Park, 5-6 p.m. Info: Karen Holmes, 625-6546 or Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200. April 30: 2nd annual Nick Holt Golf Tournament at U of I Golf Course in Moscow. Five-person teams will take part in a best-ball scramble. Registration at 9 a.m., followed by shotgun start at 10 a.m. Dinner and auction held by Moscow Elks Club at 5 p.m. Proceeds will be used to fund summer school for UI football student-athletes. Registration: $100, includes tee prize, lunch, dinner and greens fees. Info: (208) 885-0232.

Multi-event sports

March 8, April 12 and May 10: Three-part women’s triathlon clinic series at Fitness Fanatics, 12425 E. Trent in Spokane Valley. Series geared for beginning triathlete and designed to prepare for Valley Girl Triathlon on July 17. Cost: $40 per session or $100 for all three clinics. Info: Fitness Fanatics, 922-6080 or Marla Emde, 326-6983. March 20: First round of Round and Round Productions Mountain Bike Duathlon Series at High Bridge Park in Spokane. 8-12 mile bike, 3-4 mile run, 4-6 mile bike. Race starts at 10 a.m. Men and women divided into five age-group divisions, two-person teams into men, women, and coed divisions. Fees: $25 for individuals, $35 for team. Registration due March 18. Info: 455-7657 or online at www.roundandround.com.

March 26: Tri-State Outfitters Spring Duathlon at Hells Gate State Park in Lewiston. 2-mile run, 12-mile bike, 2-mile run. Race starts at 10 a.m. Fees: Individual – $35 with shirt, $17.50 without, Team – $40 with shirts, $30 without. Registration due March 16. Info: Mike Collins, (208) 792-2308 or mcollins@lcsc.edu.

April 10 and May 15: Spring Thaw Duathlons at Sontag Park in Nine Mile Falls. Course is 2-mile run, 10-mile bike, 3-mile run. Individuals are divided into men’s and women’s age groups; relay teams are also accepted. Registration at Sontag Park at 7 a.m., followed by race at 9. Helmets required for all cyclists. Registration available online at www.signmeupsports.com/31606 (April race) or www.signmeupsports.com/31612 (May race). Info: Michael Emde, (509) 326-6983.

Rugby

Spokane Rugby: Starting their spring season. All interested players/supporters welcome. Info: Jason, 280-3395 or go to www.spokanerugby.com.

Running

March 13: 24th annual St. Paddy’s Five at Spokane Community College. Five-mile race begins at 10 a.m. There will also be a 300-meter fun run for boys and girls 6 or younger at 11:30. Fees: $10 with shirt, $5 without before March 4. $15 with shirt, $8 without March 5-12. $15 without shirt on race day. Info: Lori, 448-8642 or Joan, 624-4297. Presented by Bloomsday Road Runners Club. March 19: 21st annual Rapid Rabbit Run & Pancake Breakfast at East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. Five-mile run starts at 9 a.m., followed by 3-mile run at 10. Fees: $12 with shirt, $5 without before March 11; $15 with shirt, $10 without after March 11. Pancake breakfast $3 adults, $2 children 12 and under. Info: Melinda, 226-1234.

March 20: Bob White Memorial Run for Sight. Five-kilometer walk/run begins with check-in at 8 a.m. at Airway Heights Community Center, 13120 W. 13th Ave.; race starts at 9. Fees: $16 for long-sleeve shirt, $11 for T-shirt, $6 without shirt if postmarked before March 11. $21 for long-sleeve shirt, $16 for T-shirt, $9 without shirt after March 12. Info: Melinda Hoekema, 226-1234.

Soccer

April 18, 20 or 21: Start of Spokane Parks and Recreation five-week soccer camp for ages 4-5. Emphasizes fundamental skill development. Camps at Westview School, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Shadle Park, 4-5 p.m. and Comstock Park, 4-5 p.m. Info: Karen Holmes, 625-6546 or Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200.

April 13 or 28: Start of Spokane Parks and Recreation five-week soccer camp for ages 7-10. Focus on fundamentals and fun. Camp at Audubon Park or Moran Prairie, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: Karen Holmes, 625-6546 or Spokane Parks and Recreation, 625-6200.

Sign up: Registration open for SYSA U-5 Spring Soccer League. Players must be age 4 on or before August 1, 2004. Games on Saturdays from April 2 to May 7. Registration available online at www.sysa.com. Fees: $50 online or in-person, $55 by mail or fax. Info: 536-1800. Sign up: Registration open for Valley Youth Soccer League’s spring season. Ages 4-8; players must have been born between Aug. 1, 1996 and Aug. 31, 2000. Deadline is March 15. Cost: $29. Contact: Tim Barlos, 922-7080 or www.vysoccer.org.

Continuing events

(Items published first Friday of month)

Hiking/Climbing

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

Hobnailers Hiking Club: Weekly hikes at a variety of places in the Inland Northwest. Info: 534-1100.

Cycling

Spokane Bicycle Club rides offered daily throughout week. Contact Sally Phillips 448-6271 or Steve Sauser 922-7249 for more information on location and times. You can also go to www.spokanebicycleclub.org for more information.

Hockey

Sign up: Women’s hockey league at Eagles Ice-A-Rena Fridays from 7-8:15 p.m. Cost is $10 per game. All ability levels welcome. Info: Nancy Kellner 468-1943 or www.spokanewomenshockey.com.

Shooting

Continuing: Landt Farms Sporting Clays 2005 tournament season begins soon. Registration for all tournaments is at 8:30 a.m., with a 5-stand warm-up. The first tournament is Feb. 20, and there is a tournament every month through December. Info: George or Sally (509) 464-2070.

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.