Recreation calendar

Canoe/Kayaking

March 22: Banks Lake kayak tour, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, for paddlers 18 years and older. Cost: $37-39 (REI members get $5 discount), includes van transportation, kayaks rentals, lifejackets and paddles. Preregistration required. Get details and pay with credit card at 625-6200; www.spokaneparks.org.

Baseball/Softball

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

Basketball

March 14-16: 2008 Dan Fitzgerald “Signature” basketball camp for high school boys at the Valley Hub. The Junior Elite clinic for boys in grades 6-8 will be held at University High School on March 21-22. For registration brochures and more information contact the AAU Camp office at 624-2414, ext. 19 or e-mail giff@spokanehoopfest.net.

March 16: Spokane Basketball for high school athletes and adults. Cost: $490 per team, $90 per new individual, $72 for returning players. Info: 487-3644 or www.spokanebasektball.com.

March 29-30: Montana/Washington Shootout in Missoula for boys and girls in grades 3-12. Registration deadline is March 21. Info: Bill Hill, gouscgousc@msn.com or Lisa Tinkle, (406) 549-7193, timkles@bresnan.net.

April 11: Shooting Clinic at The Warehouse, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Boys and girls, ages 6-14 years. Preregistration $30; $35 at door. Clinic features former Gonzaga University player Stephanie Hawk. Information or registration: katie@warehouseathletics.com or 509-484-2670 or www.warehouseathletics.com.

Cycling

March 16: Blazing Saddles (mountain bike) Chili Ride, 11 a.m., Riverside State Park. Nine-mile ride starting at the “air strip” followed by chili feed. Cost: $15, fundraiser for Riverside State Park Foundation. Get directions and RSVP at www.fttrc.org.

Fishing

March 12: Spokane Fly Fishers conservation raffle night, features fly-tying and fishing equipment up for bid to raise money for the club’s fisheries conservation projects; doors open at 6 p.m., St. Francis School, 1104 W. Heroy. Info: 325-8885. March 20: Spokane Fly Fisher’s fly-fishing school, 7-9 p.m. at St. Francis School. School runs seven consecutive Thursdays. Cost: $100 for adults, $60 for ages 16 and younger. Info: Dan Ferguson, 325-8885 or e-mail sffishers@comcast.net.

Health/Fitness

March 10: Body Condition for ages 18 and older at the Southside Senior Activity Center, Wilson Elementary and Chase Middle School. Cost: $49 for seven weeks, $29 for four weeks.

Hunting

March 15: Retriever Training Day, free event to highlight bird dog training techniques, starting 8 a.m. at Espanola training grounds west of Medical Lake, sponsored by Spokane Bird Dog Association. Details and directions at www.spokanebirddog.org or call 327-3255.

April 6: Nineteenth annual Walk MS for multiple sclerosis. Family-oriented walk, 2 or 51/2 miles, at Riverside State Park, 10 a.m. Full support. Prizes for fundraising. Info: 482-2022 or 800-344-4867.

Skiing/Snowshoeing

March 8: North Idaho College Outdoor Pursuits’ Uphill/Downhill Ski Race, 9 a.m. at the Lookout Pass Ski and Recreational Area. Cost: $10. Info: (208) 769-7809.

Soccer

Sign up: The Sting Soccer Academy is accepting registrations for its spring session. Session is under the direction of Sting Soccer Club director Rick Mullins. Info: (208) 818-1862 or www.cdasting.com. Rick can also be reached by e-mail at rickmullins2003@yahoo.com. Sign up: River City Soccer Club tryouts for next year’s Girls U13-U15 and Boys U13-U19 Premier teams. Open tryouts are from March 11-20 at Plantes Ferry Park. For specific date/time and other details go to www.rivercitysc.org or contact Jason Quintero at 389-7212.

Sign up: Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club is holding tryouts in March for boys U13 and higher, and girls U13 through U15 (U16 through U18 girls will be held in May). All tryouts at Dwight Merkel Complex in north Spokane. Dates and times of tryouts, including a required questionnaire and age charge are available at www.spokaneshadow.org.

Continuing events

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.

Tennis

Lessons: Whitworth University offers junior tennis lessons for beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, advanced and tournament levels. Beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate levels meet Tuesday and/or Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Advanced and tournament levels meet Tuesday and/or Thursday from 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $15. Info: Mike Shanks, 777-3726 or e-mail mshanks@whitworth.edu.

Basketball

Zag Basketball Shooting Academy: Fundamentals camp for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Runs in five-week sessions on Sundays at Gonzaga University’s Martin Centre. Info: 323-4218 or www.gonzagabasketballcamps.com.

Cycling

Spokane Bicycle Club rides offered 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 Friday nights. All ability levels welcome. Info: 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.