RECREATION CALENDAR
Baseball/Softball
April 15: Baseball Northwest tryout camp, 10 a.m. at Spokane Falls Community College. All players in high school graduating classes of 2008-2011 are invited. Cost: $20 with each player receiving a $20 gift certificate. Info: (541) 896-0841 or visit www.baseballnorthwest.com.
April 28: Ladies 45-plus softball meeting, 1-4 p.m. at Plantes Ferry Park.
Sign up: Summer 14U Select team. Play approximately seven to eight tournaments. Info: 842-2678 or e-mail InlandEmpireBaseball@msn.com.
Sign up: Spokane Valley Baseball League for ages 5-14. Play at the school you attend. Register now through April 14 at the SVB office, 12505 E. Sprague. Info: 922-0420 or visit www.spokanevalleybaseball.com.
Basketball
March 25-April 25: Spokane Stars’ Spring Elite Academy. Academy will run Sundays from noon-2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info: Andrea Kallas, 499-0314 or e-mail jumpinjack34@msn.com.
April 21-22: Sixth annual EWU Spring Shootout 3-on-3 tournament at the EWU Sports and Recreation Center. Registration deadline is April 6. Entry forms available online at www.ewushootout.com, and at Spokane area Subway stores or by calling 359-7877.
April 27-29: Kentwood Spring Slam 2007 for boys and girls in grades 5-8. Registration deadline is April 15. Cost: $225 per team for a three-game guarantee. Info: Amy Moore, (253) 347-9106.
April 27-29: Twelfth annual Bozeman Hawks boys tournament at Bozeman (Mont.) High School. Open to boys in grades 5-11. Entry deadline is April 20. Cost: $160 per team. Info: Paul Burns, (406) 587-8593 or e-mail paul.burns@bridgeband.com.
April 29: Rathdrum 3-on-3 outdoor doubleheader league. Cost: $420 for 14 games. Registration deadline is April 22. Info: Steve Vogel, (208) 699-1773.
Camping/Hiking
April 19: A hiker’s roundtable with Spokesman-Review Outdoors Editor Rich Landers, 7 p.m. at REI Spokane. No cost. Info: 328-9900.
Canoeing/Kayaking
April 14: Women’s kayak tour for ages 18 and older, 1-5 p.m. at Rock Lake. Cost: $20. Info: 625-6200.
April 22: Bonnie Lake kayak tour for ages 14 and older, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet at Rocket Bakery. Cost: $34. Info: 625-6200.
April 24: Spring kayak tour for ages 18 and older, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rock Lake. Cost: $20. Info: 625-6200.
Climbing
April 2: Women’s Climbing Night at REI Spokane. No cost. Info: 328-9900.
Cycling
April 9-10: Bicycle repair workshop for ages 16 and older, 6-8:30 p.m. at REI Spokane. Cost: $45, $36 for REI members. Info: 625-6200.
Golf
Sign up: City of Spokane junior lessons and tournaments. Info: 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org.
Health/Fitness
April 2-4: Bulldog strength, speed and agility camp for ages 7-13. Cost: $75. Info: 458-7686 or visit www.udistrictpt.com.
Multievent sports
April 15: Spring Thaw Duathlon, 9 a.m. at Nine Mile Falls Elementary School. Cost: $25. Info: Michael or Marla Emde, 326-6983 or visit www.emdesports.com/events.html.
Nature
April 21: National Migratory Bird Day, 8 a.m.-noon at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Cost: $17 for adults, $10 for ages 16 and younger. Register by April 16. Info: 625-6200.
Orienteering
April 20-21: Global Positioning Device class for ages 16 and older at Mountain Gear. Cost: $34. Info: 625-6200.
Running/Walking
April 21: Twenty-second annual America’s Kids Run at Joe Albi Stadium. Registration deadline is April 13. Cost: $7. Entry forms are available at all Spokane area schools, local running shops, Global Credit Union locations and online at www.americaskidsrun.org.
April 21: Fifth annual 5-kilometer Wild Turkey Trot, 9 a.m. at Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville. Cost: $8, includes T-shirt. Registration deadline is April 6. Info: Kevin Young, 675-6996 or kyoung@unicel.com.
April 22: Spokane River Run beginning and ending at Riverside State Park. Register online at www.active.com or visit www.spokaneriverrun.com for more information.
Soccer
Sign up: Valley Youth spring league. Games start April 7. Cost: $20 for ages 10-13, $40-$45 for other ages. Info: 924-7661 or e-mail valleysoccer@gmail.com.