Recreation calendar

Baseball/Softball

May 14: Baseball Northwest tryout camp, 10 a.m. at Spokane Falls Community College. All high school players in the classes of 2007-10 are invited. Fees: $20. Info: (541) 896-0841 or www.baseballnorthwest.com.

Sign up: Memorial Day weekend men’s and coed Class D softball tournaments in Rathdrum. Fees: $165 per team. Info: Steve Vogel, (208) 699-1773.

Basketball

June 9-10: Big Sky Hoops/Montana Shootout high school tournament in Anaconda, Mont. Five games guaranteed; registration deadline June 2 or when full. Fees: $200 per team. Info: Bill Hill, (406) 563-8208, or gouscgousc@msn.com.

Billiards

Sign up: American Poolplayers Association 8-ball, 9-ball and ladies 8-ball summer leagues. Info: John or Sandy, 327-2591.

Canoeing/Kayaking

May 14: Kayak demo, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Idaho College Beach on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Presented by Loulou’s Moosecamp Sports. Info: (208) 667-6994.

May 15: Free canoeing and kayaking introductory clinic, 7 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Info: 328-9900.

June 17: Paddle Fair, 10 a.m. at Bear Lake. Free event open to all ages and abilities, sponsored by Mountain Gear. Info: 325-9000 or www.mountaingear.com/cc.

June 18: Spokane River Canoe Classic, 9 a.m. at Corbin Park. Six-mile and 13-mile courses; singles or teams of two can register. Info: 325-9000 or www.mountaingear.com/cc.

Camping/Hiking

May 13: Wildflower hike, 2 miles, on Elk Creek Trail starting 10 a.m. at the Mill Pond near Sullivan Lake, led by Mike Borysewicz, Colville National Forest wildlife biologist. Details: (509) 446-7500.

May 13: Indian Painted Rocks Day Hike, 9 a.m. to noon, presented by Spokane Parks & Recreation Outdoor Program. Meet at Pioneer Park, 507 W. 7th. Registration deadline May 8. Fees: $9. Info: 625-6200.

Climbing

May 19: Free outdoor showing of “Soul Cal,” a film featuring the classic boulders of Southern California, 7 p.m. at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Info: 325-9000 or www.mgear.com/retail.

May 20-21: Rockfest climbing festival in the Icicle Valley near Leavenworth, Wash. Info: featheredfriends.com or tmeyers@mgear.com.

Cycling

May 11: Free bicycle maintenance clinic, 7-8:30 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Info: 328-9900. Aug. 5: Eight Lakes Leg Aches “Regional Bike Tour” fundraising ride. Thirty-, 50- or 80-mile rides to choose from. Proceeds benefit Sexual Assault & Family Trauma (SAFeT). Fees: $30 ride only; $40 ride and T-shirt; $60 ride, T-shirt and designer socks; $175 pledge earns ride, T-shirt and windbreaker. Info: www.lcsnw.org.

Football

May 13: Coaches clinic, 9 a.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Injury prevention, proper warm-ups, speed and agility discussed. Info: 458-7686.

Sign up: Spokane Youth Sports Association Grid Kids Tackle Football, grades 7-8. Practices begin Aug. 14. Info: Ron Shine, 536-1800, ext. 513, or www.sysa.com.

Sign up: Spokane Pop Warner tackle football league, ages 7-14. Practices begin Aug. 1. Info: 466-9228 or www.spokanepopwarner.com.

Golf

May 16-21: Free junior golf lessons at Hangman Valley G.C., ages 7-15. Info: 448-1212.

Sign up: Painted Hills Ladies League clinics, free to all league members. Series of four clinics began May 1 with putting and pitching. Info: Darlene Hurliman, 954-7329.

Health/Fitness

May 17: Fat Man to Ironman: The James Hicks Story, presented by U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley, open to the public. Fee: Free, donations encouraged.

Multievent sports

May 15: Women’s triathlon clinic, 6 to 9 p.m. at Fitness Fanatics, 12425 E. Trent in Spokane Valley. Fees: $40. Info: Marla, 326-6983.

Nature

May 10: Spokane Audubon Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Community, 1801 Upriver Dr. Guest speaker Sandy Dotts of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Info: 838-5828 or www.spokaneaudubon.org.

May 13: Coeur d’Alene Audubon International Migratory Bird Day nature walks on Tubbs Hill, with dedication of Idaho’s official state birding trail starting at 10 a.m., McEuen Field Pavilion at Third Street entrance to Tubbs Hill.

May 14: Slavin Ranch field trip, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., presented by Spokane Audubon Society. Info: Alan McCoy, 448-3123 or 448-8861; must call by May 12.

May 20: Turnbull Wildlife Refuge field trip, 7 a.m., presented by Spokane Audubon Society. Info: Joyce, 448-2447; must call by May 17.

Polo

Sept. 10: Cobra Roofing Polo Classic, noon to 4 p.m. at Spokane Polo Club, 7500 W. State Route 2. Match and charity event proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Fees: $150 per ticket; tables of 10 also available. Info: 624-0500.

Rafting

Sign up: Northwest Whitewater Association Friday Night Floats on the Lower Spokane River. Meet at 5 p.m., launch at 6. Info: riverrunner@icehouse.net.

Volleyball

May 13: Coaches clinic, 1 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Injury prevention, proper warm-ups and jump training discussed. Info: 458-7686.

Continuing events

(Items published first Friday of month)

Backpacking/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.

Billiards

Center Stage: Free 8-ball and 9-ball tournaments, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Center Stage, 1017 W. First Ave. Info: Jeff, 747-8243, ext. 2. Nov. 18 then continuing

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.

Track and field

Continuing: Track night with Moms in Motion meets Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at Shadle Park High School, starting May 17. Info: 327-9143 or www.momsinmotion.com.

Triathlon

Continuing: Train for summer triathlon with Moms in Motion, Wednesday mornings starting May 10. Info: 327-9143 or www.momsinmotion. com.

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.