Rec calendar

Baseball/Softball

Aug. 11: The Spokane Crash girls softball club will hold tryouts for the 10U, 12U and 14U teams. Info: call 467-2295, e-mail crashcarlon@juno.com or visit www.crashsoftball.com.

Aug. 18: The Spokane Force softball club will hold tryouts for its 12U team from 9 a.m.-noon at University High School. Info: Jan, 924-6627.

Aug. 18-19: Spokane Sliders softball will hold tryouts for all age levels. Info: Karen Lynn, 468-5084 or visit www.spokanesliders.org.

Sign up: Spokane North Little League Fall baseball program for ages 8-17. Games begin Sept. 8 and finish in mid-October. All games played in north Spokane. Cost: $50 which includes hat and shirt. Info: 465-0724 or visit www.spokanenorthlittleleague.org.

Sign up: Mead Little League for ages 8-17. Games will begin Sept. 8 and finish in mid-October. All games played in north Spokane. Cost: $50 which includes hat and shirt. Info: 465-0724 or visit www.meadlittleleague.org.

Sign up: Spokane North and Mead Little League girls softball clinic for ages 8-12. Clinics are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 21-Sept. 13 at Woodridge Elementary. Cost: $35. Info: 465-0724 or visit www.spokanenorthlittleleague.org.

Sign up: Spokane North and Mead Little Leagues are seeking umpires for the fall and spring seasons. These will be paid positions. No experience necessary. Prefer 16 or older. Info: 465-0724 or visit www.spokanenorthlittleleague.org.

Basketball

Sept 5-29: YMCA skill improvement camp for boys and girls ages 12-18. All games and practices are held at the downtown YMCA. Register by Aug. 30. Info: Anthony Wells, 768-0955 or Darcia Taylor, 838-3577 ext. 125.

Sign up: Registration is open for Spokane AAU Basketball. The program offers competitive youth basketball for boys and girls in grades 4-8. Info: 624-2414 ext. 19.

Camping/Hiking

Aug. 5: Lizard Lake hike presented by Conservation Northwest. Info: Rose Oliver, (360) 671-9950 ext. 10.

Aug. 18: Cottonwood Lake and Mirror Lake trail hike presented by Conservation Northwest. Info: Gwen, (206) 675-9747 ext. 205.

Aug. 26: Two Mouths Lakes Day Hike sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League. Info: (208) 265-9565 or e-mail sdrumheller@wildidaho.org.

Canoeing/Kayaking

Aug. 18: Little Pend Oreille Lake Chain Kayak Tour for ages 14 and up, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Pioneer Park/Tiger Pass. Cost: $34. Info: 625-6200.

Sept. 28-Oct. 3: Lake Roosevelt Mothership Kayak tour for ages 18 and up. Kayaking equipment, sleeping accommodations on the houseboat, meals and guides are provided. Cost: $699 double occupancy, $849 single occupancy. Info: 625-6200.

Climbing

Aug. 17-19: Rock climbing clinic presented by North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits. Cost: $100, including all gear. Info: (208) 769-7809.

Cycling

Sign up: Twilight Bike Adventures at Schweitzer Village. Race every weekend in August. Cost: $10 per race or $35 for entire series. Info: (208) 255-3081 or 800-831-8810.

Dodgeball

Aug. 11-12: Spokane Valley Dodgefest at Sullivan Scoreboard, 205 N. Sullivan. Cost: $60 per team of four. Info: Phil Seifert, 218-1522 or Scott Reckord, 599-2744.

Golf

Aug. 10: “Golf Fore MS” scramble tournament, 1 p.m. at MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty Lake. Proceeds benefit the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Cost: $75. Info: 482-2022.

Aug. 13: Junior golf tournament for ages 8-17, 11 a.m. at Creek at Qualchan Golf Course. Info: 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org.

Aug. 14: North Idaho Junior Golf Classic for girls and boys ages 8-17 at Avondale Golf Course in Hayden. Cost: $20. Info: Holly Stetson, 818-1633.

Aug. 20: Junior golf tournament for ages 8-17, 1:30 p.m. at Indian Canyon Golf Course. Info: 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org.

Health/Fitness

Aug. 10: Newport Hospital and Health Services in partnership with Dr. Geoff Jones, Dr. Angelika Kraus and Martha Winje will be holding a free sports clinic from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Family Health Center in Newport for students needing a physical to participate in school sports. Info: 447-4885.

Multievent sports

Aug. 25: YMCA Plunge Pedal Plod triathlon, 8 a.m. at Witter Pool. Swim 500 meters, bike 11 miles and run 3.5 miles. Register by Aug. 15. Cost: $30 for YMCA members, $40 for non-members. Info: 838-3577 ext. 125.

Running/Walking

Aug. 19: BRRC’s Half-Fast Ultimate Runner at Mead High School. Each participant runs a 5-kilometer, 400-meter, 100-meter, 1,600-meter and 10-kilometer race on the track. Cost: $25 for BRRC members, $30 for non-members. Info: 238-9591.

Swimming

Aug. 18-21: Lifeguard training course for ages 15 and up, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Holmberg Pool. Cost: $80 plus cost of books. Info: 477-4730.

Continuing events

Softball

Sign up: Spokane Sports Association now accepting registration for upcoming season at Franklin Park Complex. Leagues offered: men’s modified, men’s slowpitch, seniors 50-over slowpitch and coed slowpitch. Info: 483-4653.

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, Wednesday nights at 7 at Center Stage, 1017 W. First Ave. Info: Jeff, 747-8243, ext. 2.

Cycling

Spokane Bicycle Club rides offered daily throughout week. Info: Sally Phillips, 448-6271 or Steve Sauser, 922-7249. For more information, go to www.spokanebicycleclub.org.

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.

Unified recreation

Continuing: Spokane Parks Dept. offers a variety of activities year-round for those who are developmentally challenged. Info: 625-6200.

Walking/Running

Sign up: Evening walking program for ages 18 and up, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Class meets Mondays and Thursdays. Cost: $32. Info: 625-6200.