Rec calendar
Backpacking/Hiking/Orienteering
May 26: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, free program by Spokane hikers David Lawrence and Brooke Baunsgard, 7 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Info: 325-9000.
Baseball/Softball
May 26: Lewis-Clark State College kids clinic, 3:45-5:45 p.m. at Harris Field in Lewiston. Ages 12 and younger. All participants receive a free game ticket to the 2005 NAIA World Series, and the first 500 receive a T-shirt. Info: Lance Accord, (208) 792-2289.
June 17-19: Medical Lake Founders Day “Friends for Children” annual men’s slowpitch softball tournament. Limit 24 teams. Fees: $175. Info: 299-3753 or 299-9175.
Sign up: Post Falls Parks & Recreation youth baseball, ages 5-13. Registration deadline May 31. Season runs July 5-August 11. Fees: $19 resident, $23 non-resident. Coaches also wanted. Info: Suzanne Cano, (208) 773-0539.
Basketball
May 21: Second annual H-O-R-S-E & BBQ at Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Rd. Fees: $20, proceeds benefit American Diabetes Association. Info: John Morrison, 468-4791, or Ted Duncan, 624-7478.
June 10-11: Sports USA 3-on-3 Summer Tip-Off tournament at Sports USA Sports Complex, 19619 E. Cataldo. Registration deadline June 1. Fees: $95 per team. Info: Patrick Libey, 232-2822.
June 18-19: Medical Lake Founder’s Day “Four on the Floor” 4-on-4 full-court basketball tournament. All age groups and categories. Info: David Perry, 869-0252 or 299-3682.
July 2-3: Triple Shot 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Cle Elum. Registration deadline June 15. Info: Karen Porter, (206) 793-5525.
Sign up: Post Falls Parks & Recreation youth 3-on-3 basketball, ages 9-14. Registration deadline May 20. Season runs mid-June through mid-July. Fees: $21 resident, $25 non-resident. Coaches also wanted. Info: Suzanne Cano, (208) 773-0539.
Sign up: The Warehouse summer league, grades 6-8 at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. Season begins June 6. Info: Katie Schuver, 484-2670.
Sign up: Downtown Spokane YMCA/Strong Sport presents sport-specific personal training for basketball. Individual or group training. Series of 12 one-hour sessions. Fees: $230 individual, $180 groups of 2-6 people. Info: Wendy, 838-3577, ext. 125.
Sign up: Kyle Bankhead summer basketball camps throughout May and June at Sports USA Sports Complex, 19619 E. Cataldo. Each camp focuses on different skills, including shooting, offense, team skills and defense. Fees: $30 per camp. Info: Kyle Bankhead, 869-5393.
Canoeing/Kayaking
May 22: Whitewater kayak roll class, 1-4 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $50. Info: 325-9000.
May 22: Get Started Sea Kayaking class, noon-4 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $40-55. Info: 325-9000.
May 24: How to Canoe class, 6 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $20. Info: 325-9000.
May 25: Free canoe and kayak demo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Info: 325-9000.
May 29: Whitewater kayak river class, 1-4 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $75. Info: 325-9000.
June 19: Spokane River Canoe Classic on the Spokane River. Presented by Mountain Gear and the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club. Info: Tracy Meyers, 326-8180, ext. 268.
Cheer/Dance
June 18: Morning Star Boys’ Ranch Cheerleading Camp, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ferris High School. Grades 5-9. Registration deadline June 3. Fees: $35, limited scholarships available. Info: P.J. Watters, 448-1412.
Climbing
May 24: Rock climbing class, 6-8 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $20. Info: 325-9000.
May 31: Discover Rock Climbing class, 6-8 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Fees: $20. Info: 325-9000.
Cycling
June 2: First round of Heroes and Legends Sunset Mountain Bike Series, 6:30 p.m. at Riverside State Park. Fees: $10 per race, $5 for one-day NORBA license and insurance. Info: 455-7657.
June 3-5: DevineRIDE women’s bike camp at Red Resort in Rossland, British Columbia. Ages 13 and older. Fees: $165 without lift tickets, $193 with lift tickets. Info: Kirsty Exner, (250) 362-5905, or Richard Kendall, (206) 949-4438.
Equine events
May 21-22: Valley Renegades Western Gaming Show, 10 a.m. at Deardorff Arena, 5018 N. Havana. Open to the public, must bring own horse. Free admission. Info: Linda Fonville, 994-5194.
Football
June 18: Morning Star Boys’ Ranch All-Star Football Skills Camp, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ferris High School. Ages 7-17. Registration deadline: June 3. Fees: $35, limited scholarships available. Info: P.J. Watters, 448-1412.
Multievent sports
June 11: YMCA Plunge-Pedal-Plod Triathlon, 8 a.m. at Mission Park. 500-meter swim, 11-mile bike, 3.5-mile run. Registration deadline June 1. Fees: $25 members, $30 non-members; includes T-shirt. Info: Vicki Marsh, 838-3577, ext. 158.
June 11: Downtown Spokane YMCA Kids Triathlon, 11 a.m. at Mission Park, ages 6-13. Registration deadline June 1. Fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. Info: Wendy, 838-3577, ext. 125.
June 18: Twenty-second annual Trailblazer Triathlon, part of Medical Lake Founders Day weekend. Mini Triathlon for all ages/skill levels. Info: 869-0252.
Nature
May 20-21: Kettle Valley Songbird Festival based in Republic includes numerous field trips plus slide-show programs featuring songbirds, sharp-tailed grouse and hiking through Inland Northwest songbird country. Info: www.ferrycounty.com/kettlevalleysongbirdfestival or (509) 775-0441.
May 25: Free GPS clinic, 7-8:30 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Info: 328-9900.
June 11: Riverfest, starting 9 a.m. at Highbridge Park. Educational and recreational activities offered all day through the surrounding area. Info: David Bauermeister, 459-4108; Kaye Turner, 624-7188; Steve Faust, 981-6296 or Derrick Knowles, 747-1663.
Running/Walking
June 4: Lewis and Clark Cross Country, Inc. 8K fun run, 9 a.m. at Hart Field, 37th and Grand Blvd. Individuals and four-person teams. Early registration deadline May 28. Fees: $12 individuals ($15 after May 28), $44 teams ($60 after May 28); includes T-shirt. Info: 448-7589.
June 5: Bloomsday Road Runners Club Recycle Fun Run, 8 a.m. at Mirabeau Meadows. Four-mile run benefits BRRC volunteer program. Registration deadline May 28. Fees: $12 with T-shirt, $5 without. Info: Jane Davey, 922-3232.
June 11: Selkirk Striders Volkssport Club 10K “Farragut Frolic Volkswalk”, 9 a.m. at Farragut State Park in Athol, Idaho. Fees: $4 state park vehicle fee. Info: (208) 263-2792.
June 11: Twenty-seventh Annual Wild Goose Chase, 8 a.m. at Wilbur City Park. Five-kilometer run. Early registration deadline June 6. Fees: $12 with T-shirt ($15 after June 6), $5 without T-shirt ($6 after June 6). Info: Ron Laughbon, 647-2746.
June 11: Fairfield Flag Flyin’ Fun Run, 8 a.m. on Main Street in Fairfield. Five-kilometer run. Early registration deadline June 1. Fees: $12 with T-shirt ($17 after June 1), $17 with long-sleeve T-shirt ($22 after June 1), $7 without T-shirt. Info: Shelly, 283-4221.
June 18: Father’s Day Fun Run, 8 a.m. at Dominion Meadows Golf Course in Colville. One-mile or 5K course. Registration deadline June 1. Fees: $10 with T-shirt, $5 without. Info: (509) 684-6037.
June 18: Kootenai River Run, 9 a.m. at Boundary County Fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry. Five-kilometer or 10K course. Early registration deadline June 1. Fees: $14 with T-shirt, $7 without. Info: (208) 267-5776, (208) 267-0834 or (208) 267-5654.
Tennis
June 3-5: Northeast Washington Championships at Spokane Athletic Club on 4th Avenue. USTA sanctioned event. Prize money for first- and second-place finishers in Open class events. Fees: $30 singles, $18 doubles; includes player barbecue June 3 for each participant. Info: Mike Shanks, 535-3554.
Volleyball
Sign up: Post Falls Parks & Recreation teen coed volleyball league, grades 6-12. Registration deadline June 3. Season starts June 16. Fees: $19 resident, $23 non-resident. Info; Suzanne Cano, (208) 773-0539.
Sign up: Post Falls Parks & Recreation adult coed volleyball league. Registration deadline June 3. Season starts June 13. Fees: $19 resident, $23 non-resident. Info; Suzanne Cano, (208) 773-0539.