ARCHERY
Family Archery Classes: Free classes presented by Traditional Archers of Central Oregon (TACO) twice weekly through March; 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Bend; certified instructors will teach the classes, which are aimed at introducing children and adults to traditional archery; all ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult; equipment provided at no cost; to register and for more information, contact Lenny Ferris at 541-389-6881.
Adaptive Archery: Age 8 and older; Wednesdays through May 29; 5 p.m.-6 p.m.; at Top Pin Archery, 1611 S.W. First St., Unit D, Redmond; equipment provided if necessary; instruction in safety, bow handling and technique; wheelchair-friendly facility; $5 per class or $73.50 for entire session; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
Archery: Ages 8-13; Thursdays, Feb. 7-28; 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m; Cent Wise Sporting Goods, 533 S.W. Fifth St., Redmond; learn safety, etiquette and bow handling; equipment provided; $25; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
BASEBALL
Bend Elks Camps: All skills camp; Saturday, Feb. 16; 10 a.m.-noon for players 13 and younger; 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. p.m. for players 14 through high school; Bend Fieldhouse, Bend; $45; bendelks.com/Fieldhouse/Upcoming+Camps/default.aspx.
Private Pitching Instruction: With former Bend Elks and minor league player Dave McKae; pitching and hitting instruction; video analysis optional; $40 for 40-minute lesson or $55 for 1-hour video analysis; 541-480-8786; pitchingperfection@gmail.com.
Private Lessons: With Ryan Jordan, a graduate of Bend High School and a former Bend Elk who played at Lane Community College and the University of La Verne; specifically for catching and hitting, but also for all positions; available after 3 p.m. on weekdays, open scheduling on weekends; at the Bend Fieldhouse or an agreed upon location; $30 per half hour or $55 per hour; discounts for multiple players in a single session, referrals or booking multiple sessions; cash only; 541-788-2722; rjordan@uoregon.edu.
BASKETBALL
Sisters Shootout Series: Tournaments, Feb. 16-17 and Feb. 23-24; Sisters; for boys and girls teams in grades five through eight; four-game guarantee; $250-$275 per team; jerry@sistersrecreation.com; sistersshootout.com.
COBO Basketball Camp: Boys and girls in grades three through five; Monday, Feb. 18; 9 a.m.-noon; Pilot Butte Middle School, Bend; directed by Mountain View High School coach Craig Reid and his staff; $23-$31; bendparksandrec.org.
CLIMBING
Bend Endurance Academy Competition Team: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through June 27; 4 p.m.-6 p.m.; ages 10-18; focuses on bouldering with opportunities to compete in USA Climbing’s Bouldering Series; mike@bendenduranceacademy.org; BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
CYCLING
Southern Baja, Mexico, Singletrack Tour: Feb. 16-20; Baja, Mexico; includes four days of riding and five nights of accommodations, all meals and a Specialized full suspension bike rental; tours limited to 12 riders; $925 (airfare not included); 541-385-7002; cogwild.com/multi-day-vacations/baja-singletrack.
Big Ride Across america Presentation: Thursday; 6 p.m.; Bend REI store; Big Ride Across America is a fundraiser for the American Lung Association and takes participants from Seattle to Washington, D.C., on an annual 3,300-mile seven-week bike ride; Bend resident Mary Chandler will share experiences about her participation; free; bigride.org; register at rei.com/event/48028/session/64845.
Indoor Cycling Classes: At Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; limited to eight riders per class; classes are based on each rider’s power output for an individual workout in a group setting; all classes 60 minutes in length except for on Saturdays (85 minutes) and Sundays (180 minutes), can choose to ride for any or all of the time during these sessions; at noon on Mondays; at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays; at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; at 6:30 a.m., noon, 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursdays; at 9:30 a.m. on Fridays; at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays; at 8 a.m. on Sundays; $18 or 15 points on Power Pass per class; www.poweredbybowen.com, 541-585-1500.
Fix-A-Flat Clinic: Learn how to repair a punctured mountain- or road-bike tire; 10 a.m. Sundays; Sunnyside Sports, 930 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; free; 541-382-8018.
Trinity Bikes Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Redmond at Trinity Bikes, 865 S.W. 17th St.; Mondays; 6 p.m.; somewhat casual pace; 541-923-5650.
Eurosports Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Sisters from Eurosports, 182 E. Hood St.; Saturdays; check with the shop for start time; all riders welcome; 541-549-2471; www.eurosports.us.
Hutch’s Noon Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Bend from Hutch’s Bicycles east-side location, 820 N.E. Third St., at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; and from Hutch’s west-side location, 725 N.W. Columbia St., at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays; pace varies; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.
Hutch’s Saturday Ride: Group road bike ride begins at 10 a.m. Saturdays in Bend from Hutch’s Bicycles east-side location, 820 N.E. Third St.; approximately 40 miles; vigorous pace; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.
HIKING
Silver Striders Guide Service: Two-week hiking trip to Banff and Jasper National Parks in Canada; July 25-Aug. 7; explore these parks and hike Alberta’s best trails; trip geared towards those age 55 and older; strideon@silverstriders.com; 541-383-8077; silverstriders.com
Learn the Art of Tracking Animals: Guided walks and workshops with a professional tracker; ongoing; 8 a.m.-noon; learn to identify and interpret tracks, signs and scat of animals in the region; two or more walks per month; $35; 541-633-7045; dave@wildernesstracking.com; wildernesstracking.com.
HORSES
Rolling Ranch In Sisters: Open for trail-course practice and shows; ongoing; $10 per horse; 69516 Hinkle Butte Drive, Sisters; Shari, 541-549-6962.
MISCELLANEOUS
Parenting Athletes and the Brain’s Role in Sports: For parents and middle/upper school students; Tuesday, Feb. 12; 6:30 p.m.; Cascades Academy of Central Oregon; with licensed therapist Melinda Halpern-Collins; topics include goal setting, dealing with anxiety; the connection between academics and athletic performance, and managing distractions; free; reserve spot by sending email to rsvp@cascadesacademy.org.
Science Lecture on Male and Female Differences in Sports Performance: Top is whether women can outperform men in endurance sports; Thursday, Feb. 14; food and drink at 6 p.m., lecture 7 p.m.-8 p.m.; The Belfry, 302 Main St., Sisters; with John Liccardo, instructor of health and human performance at COCC; free; Wendie Vermillion, 541-541-3916.
Snow Warriors: Sunday, Feb. 17; noon; Old Mill District, Bend; 5K obstacle course with terrain including mud, snow and ice; warm clothes and running shoes required, costumes encouraged; $11-$54 (includes WinterFest entry); bendwinterfest.com/snowwarriors.
Courage for Kids: Thursday, Feb. 21; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, Bend; fundraiser for Kids in the Game nonprofit organization; two Bend men will share their ultramarathon and mountain climbing experiences undertaken to raise awareness and funds for children in need; $45; towertheatre.org.
Restore Proper Movement Yoga: Restorative yoga for busy athletes such as cyclists, runners and triathletes already training; no strength poses, just restorative yoga for active recovery; Sundays; 4:30 p.m.; Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 60 minutes; 5 points on Power Pass or $5 per class; 541-585-1500.
Acrovision Taekwondo: Age 6 and older; Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 5-28; 7-8 p.m.; RAPRD Activity Center, Redmond; students will learn about Korean culture, self-defense, discipline and fitness; uniforms are required and will be available for purchase the first day of class for $35; classes are ongoing and nonsequential; $69; 541-548-7275 or raprd.org.
Fencing: Age 9 and older; Tuesdays, Feb. 5-April 2; 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fencibles, Bend; learn basics of footwork, blade work and tactics; equipment provided; no class during spring break; $85; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
Redmond Community Yoga: 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; $49 per six weeks, drop-in available, beginner to intermediate levels; Rebound Physical Therapy, 974 Veterans Way, Suite 4, Redmond; 541-504-2350.
Winter Fencing: High Desert Fencing in Bend welcomes youths age 10 and older and adults for competitive training and fitness; Mondays, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; introductory coached fencing lesson on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. for new members; Randall, 541-389-4547; Jeff, 541-419-7087.
Baby Bootcamp: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave; bridget.cook@babybootcamp.com.
Project Healing Waters: Fly-fishing and fly-tying program for active military service personnel and veterans; Fridays; 1 p.m.; Central Oregon Vet Center, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Suite 105, Bend; outings during fishing season; Brad at 541-536-5799; bdemery1@aol.com.
Adult Open Play Roller Hockey: Sundays, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; $5; Cascade Indoor Sports, Bend; www.cascadeindoorsports.com; 541-330-1183.
Open Roller Skating: For all ages and ability levels; $5 per skater (includes skate rental), children under 5 are free; Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Fridays, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 541-330-1183; callie@cascadeindoorsoccer.com; www.cascadeindoorsports.com.
Cowboy Action Shooting: Pistols, rifles, shotguns; hosted by Horse Ridge Pistoleros at Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association, U.S. Highway 20 at milepost 24; on the first and third Sundays of each month at 10 a.m.; 541-923-3000 or www.hrp-sass.com.
Bend Table Tennis Club: Evening play Mondays; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (setup 30 minutes prior); beginner classes available, cost is $60; at Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 N.W. Wall St.; drop-in fee, $3 for adults, $2 for youths and seniors; Jeff at 541-480-2834; Don at 541-318-0890; Sean at 267-614-6477; bendtabletennis@yahoo.com; www.bendtabletennis.com.
PADDLING
Kayak Roll Sessions: Sundays; 4:15 p.m.-6 p.m.; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Bend; sessions limited to 12 boats, advance registration recommended; boats must be clean, and paddles must be padded and taped; no instruction provided; $12 per boat for park district residents, $16 otherwise; 541-389-7275; bendparksandrec.org.
Kayaking: For all ages; weekly classes and open pool; equipment provided to those who preregister, first come, first served otherwise; Sundays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; $3; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
PICKLEBALL
Bend Pickleball Club: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon (approximately), Larkspur Park, 1700 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend, weather permitting, rsss@bendbroadband.com; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (beginner session 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays), Boys & Girls Club of Bend, $5 for first two hours for non-BPC members and $2 for second session, $3 and $1 for BPC members, respectively (beginner session is free), 16 players per session, sign up at signupgenius.com/go/508094EA8AB2AA75-pbplay; Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.; Athletic Club of Bend (indoors), $15 drop-in fee (includes full club usage), 541-385-3062; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Valley View tennis courts, 3660 S.W. Reservoir Drive, Redmond, weather permitting, jsmck@hotmail.com; Mondays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., indoor courts at Sage Springs Club & Spa, Sunriver, $7.50 drop-in fee (includes full club usage), call 541-593-7890 in advance to sign up, palcic57@live.com; weekly play schedules also available at The Racquet Shoppe in Bend; oregonhighdesertpickleball.blogspot.com; bendpickleballclub@hotmail.com.
RUNNING
Winter 10K Training Program: Six-week program begins, Saturday; 8:30 a.m.; Fleet Feet Sports Bend; weekly coached group runs and workout schedules, technical T-shirt; $60; 541-389-1601; training@fleetfeetbend.com; fleetfeetbend.com/training.
Pink Glove Run: Friday, Feb. 15; 5:30 p.m.; FootZone, downtown Bend; run of 3 to 5 miles and then social gathering at Crow’s Feet Commons for chips and salsa; first 100 participants will receive pair of pink running gloves; free; sign up at footzonebend.com/events/pink-glove-run.
Run for Chocolate: Saturday, Feb. 16; 10 a.m.; Sunriver; 5K run/walk; benefits the La Pine High School athletic department; $25-$35; 541-593-4609; dmartynjones@sunriver-resort.com; sunriver-resort.com/chocolate.
Nutritional Therapy Workshop: Wednesday, Feb. 20; 7 p.m.; FootZone, downtown Bend; with family practice physician Lisa Uri of High Lakes Health Care; free; sign up at footzonebend.com/events/nutritional-therapy-workshop.
Foam Roller Clinic: Saturday, Feb. 23; 8:45 a.m.; FootZone, downtown Bend; taught by Ashleigh Mitchell, CPT; learn basic myofacial release with a foam roller; bring yoga mat and foam roller if you own them; foam rollers available for purchase; limited to 15 participants; $5; register at FootZone; footzonebend.com.
Grin & Bear It Run: Saturday, March 9; 10 a.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend; 5K, 10K and 1-mile family fun run; proceeds go to Healthy Beginnings; $10-$40; myhb.org/events/grin-bear-it-run.
CORK Hot Chocolate Runs: Second Sunday of each month through February; 9 a.m.; Shevlin Park, Bend; low-key training runs of 5 or 7 miles for runners of all abilities; walkers welcome; enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and treats afterward; Dan and Kathy Harshburger, 541-312-0139; centraloregonrunningklub.org.
Snowshoe Running Group: Saturday mornings through March 16; all running paces welcome; focus on fun and fitness; different trail/destination every week; free; facebook.com/groups/SnowshoeWithLaura; SnowshoeWithLaura@gmail.com.
Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK): Weekly run/walk; Saturdays at 8 a.m.; all levels welcome; free; for more information and to be added to a weekly email list, email Dan Edwards at rundanorun19@yahoo.com; follow Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook.
Redmond Running Group: Weekly runs on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; meet at 314 S.W. Seventh St. in Redmond for runs of 3 to 5 miles; all abilities welcome; free; pia@runaroundsports.com; 541-639-5953.
Moms Running Group: Tuesdays; 9:15 a.m.; contact lisa.nasr@me.com for more information.
Move It Mondays: Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; carpool from FootZone to trailhead when scheduled (first and third Mondays of each month); all other runs start and finish at FootZone, downtown Bend; 3 to 5 miles; paces between 7 and 12 minutes per mile; melanie@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Good Form Running Level 1 and 2 Clinics: Level 1, free 90-minute clinic that uses drills and video to work on proper mechanics; Level 2, $25 clinic with Dave Cieslowski of Focus Physical Therapy to help runners find their best form; next session is Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at FootZone, downtown Bend; clinic sizes limited; 541-317-3568; sign up at footzonebend.com/events; teague@footzonebend.com.
Performance Running Group: 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; with Max King; locations vary; interval-based; all ability levels welcom; max@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Ask the Experts: Tuesdays; 6 p.m.; at FootZone; informal, drop-in Q-and-A session with a physical therapist; individual attention dependent on the number of attendees; teague@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Noon Taco Run: Wednesdays at noon; meet at FootZone; order a Taco Stand burrito before leaving and it will be ready upon return; teague@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Learn to Run Group Run: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; meet at FootZone, downtown Bend; conversational-paced runs of 2-3 miles; beginners and all paces welcome; 541-317-3568.
Weekly Runs: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave.; 3 to 5 miles; two groups, different paces; 541-389-1601.
Yoga for Runners: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; at Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave.; $5 per session or $50 for 12 sessions; focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles and preventing running injuries; 541-389-1601.
CORK Weekly Performance Run: Thursdays; 5:30 p.m.; locations vary; call Roger Daniels at 541-389-6424 for more information.
Functional Strength Training: Thursdays; 5:15 p.m.; WRP Studio, 390 S.W. Columbia St., Suite 120, Bend; weekly workouts for runners, triathletes and cyclists; $5; 541-330-0985.
SNOW SPORTS
Ski Wax Clinics: Tuesdays, Feb. 5 and 19, and March 5 and 19; 7:30 p.m.; Pine Mountain Sports, Bend; clinics will cover the basics on tuning and waxing skis; participants do not need to bring own equipment; free; call 541-385-8080 to sign up (required).
Begin to Skin Clinic: Thursday; 7 p.m.; Pine Mountain Sports, Bend; for backcountry beginners; will cover equipment basics, how to use climbing skins; appropriate clothing, packing gear and backcountry safety; free; space limited; call 541-385-8080 to register; pinemountainsports.com.
Hoodoo Snowshoe: Friday; 6:30 p.m.; Hoodoo ski resort; 4K snowshoe event on the nordic trails at Hoodoo; headlamps required; $15; sistersmultisport.com.
Great Nordeen: Saturday; 7:30 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area to Wanoga Sno-park; 30K and 17K skate-ski point-to-point races; $50 (through Thursday); mbsef.org/NordicRaces.
Luminaria Ski: Saturday; 6 p.m.; Virginia Meissner Sno-park; night ski to Meissner Shelter (1.5 miles from away from trailhead) lit by luminarias; fundraiser for Meissner Nordic; meissnernordic.org.
Tour for the Heart: Sunday; 11 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area; 5K cross-country ski and snowshoe tour to raise awareness for heart disease; for participants of all ages and abilities; costumes encouraged; $20; tourfortheheart.org.
Bend Ski Club: Monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 13; 7 p.m.; at Pappy’s Pizzeria, next to Bend Fred Meyer; topic will be Oregon Adaptive Sports; Joseph Bentley, 541-382-1772.
John Day Citizen’s Cross Country Ski Race: Sunday, Feb. 17; 10:30 a.m.; Diamond Lake Resort; 20K free, 10K classic and 10K free distances, junior 5K classic and 5K fun ski; $2-$20; registration available on race day and by mail; registration forms available at southernonc.tripod.com/id6.html; Reider Peterson, 541-488-8830, rspeter@opendoor.com.
Waffle Feed: Saturday, Feb. 23; 10:30 a.m.; Meissner Shelter at Virginia Meissner Sno-park; family event; enjoy waffles cooked in the shelter’s wood stove; meissnernordic.org.
Babes in Snowland: Ages 4-5; Sundays through Feb. 24; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area; introduces kids to nordic skiing in a fun, safe environment; $175; 541-382-1709, ext. 2211; mtbachelor.com.
K’s for Kids: Ages 6-8; Sundays through Feb. 24; 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area; skiers should be able to cover 5K in one hour; learn the Mt. Bachelor trail system and track distances covered; $125-$175; 541-382-1709, ext. 2211; mtbachelor.com.
Full Moon XC Ski: Saturday, Feb. 23; 5:45 p.m.; carpool from store at 6 p.m. for Swampy Lakes Sno-park or Virginia Meissner Sno-park and return at 8:30 p.m.; dress warmly, and take food, water, a headlamp and a few dollars for grooming donation box; demo skis available on first-come, first-served basis (must provide credit card and drivers license); free; call 541-385-8080 to register; pinemountainsports.com.
Youth Ice Hockey: For youths 8-15 with beginning to intermediate skills; Wednesdays through March 13 (two five-week sessions); 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; Sunriver Village ice rink, Sunriver; emphasis on skating skills, puck handling, passing, shooting, positioning, rules and game situations (daily scrimmage); required equipment is skates, helmet, shin pads, elbow pads and hockey stick (some used equipment available); $40 per session; register at the rink or through the Bend Park & Recreation District (bendparks.org); Scott Wallace, swallace@bendcable.com.
2013 United States National Snowshoe Championships: Friday, March 15-Sunday, March 17; Bend; senior 10K, junior 5K, and open citizens, kids and relay events; start/finish at Virginia Meissner Sno-park; $5-$40; snowshoeracing.com; visitbend.com/Bend_Oregon_Activities_Recreation/US-Snowshoe-Nationals.
RAD Camps: For kids ages 7-17; trips for night skiing and snowboarding at Hoodoo Ski Area; Saturdays and Sundays through March 30; depart at 3:45 p.m., return at 10 p.m.; trips leave from Harmon Park, Bend; $40, includes transportation, lift ticket and pizza; radcamps@gmail.com.
Tuesday Night Skate Ski: Depending on snow conditions; 6 p.m.; meet at Pine Mountain Sports in Bend and carpool to Virginia Meissner Sno-park; outings of 60-90 minutes; all abilities welcome; bring a headlamp and a few dollars for the donation box at the sno-park; skate ski demos available on a first-come, first-served basis (come 30 minutes early and show a credit card and drivers licence); free; sign up required, call 541-385-8080.
WebSkis Nordic Skis Waxing Clinics: Thursdays through March; 5 p.m.; WebSkis, 550 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 150, Bend; learn about the importance of waxing skis, the basics of waxing and the tools needed; will cover classic and skate skis if interest warrants; no equipment necessary; free; 541-318-8809; webskis.com.
Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Alpine Skiing Programs: Now accepting enrollments for alpine winter term (up to four days per week) and full-time (five days per week) programs; age 13 and older; alpine nordic crossover program, in which alpine skiers can learn to nordic ski, is available; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Nordic Skiing Programs: Now accepting enrollments for Stevenson Youth Program, ages 7-11 (one or two days per week); 10-week and 17-week middle school programs, ages 11-14 (up to four days per week); winter term (up to four days per week) and full-time (five days per week) programs, age 14 and older; nordic masters programs, age 21 and older (one, three or five days a week); 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Freeride Ski and Snowboard Programs: Now accepting enrollments for 12-week freeride ski and freeride snowboard development programs (both one or two days per week), ages 8-14; freeride ski and freeride snowboard competition programs (both up to four days per week), age 10 and older; full-time freeride ski and freeride snowboard programs, age 13 and older (five days per week); freeride nordic crossover program, in which freeride skiers and snowboarders can learn to nordic ski, available; call 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Nordic Masters: For adults; Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday morning enrollment options; skate technique; through Feb. 17; join a lively, social group to improve skiing efficiency through successful technique progressions; bendenduranceacademy.org.
Nordic Youth Club: Ages 7-11; Saturdays and/or Sundays through Feb. 24; includes a camp during winter break; introduces basic skate and classic techniques through games and adventures; transportation provided; bendenduranceacademy.org.
Middle School Nordic Development Team: For middle schoolers ages 11-14; Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 10; participants to ski in small groups based on ability and improve classic and skate techniques in a fun, friendly atmosphere; transportation provided; bendenduranceacademy.org.
High School Nordic Development Team: For high schoolers ages 14-18; weekday or weekend enrollment options through March 10; improve skiing efficiency by working with coaches and teammates in small group; participants are encouraged to fully participate in their high school nordic teams; transportation provided; bendenduranceacademy.org.
Intros to Skate Skiing/Classic Skiing: Four-week programs start at the beginning of each month; for beginning nordic skiers; Mt. Bachelor ski area; $120-$160; 541-382-1709, ext. 2211; mtbachelor.com.
Ski Conditioning Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m.; WillPower Training Studio, Bend; work on core strength, anaerobic conditioning, leg strength and more; 12 hour-long classes, $80; 541-350-3938.
Nordic Competition Program: Ages 14-23; Tuesdays through Sundays through May 1; times vary; instruction in varying activities to improve strength, technique, coordination, agility and aerobic and anaerobic capacities with the goal to apply these skills to ski-racing environments; transportation provided; ben@bendenduranceacademy.org or 541-678-3864; enroll online at bendenduranceacademy.org.
SOCCER
Pee Wee Soccer: Ages 3-5; Wednesdays, Feb. 6-20; 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m; RAPRD Activity Center, Redmond; $17; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
Soccer Stars: Ages 6-8; Thursdays, Feb. 7-21; 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; RAPRD Activity Center, Redmond; includes work in dribbling and passing, scrimmages; fun and positive attitude emphasized; $21; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
Soccer Open Play (Adult): Age 14 and older; no cleats, but shinguards required; $7; Friday nights; coed 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., men 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Cascade Indoor Soccer, Bend; 541-330-1183; callie@cascadeindoorsoccer.com; cascadeindoorsports.com.
SOFTBALL
Girls League: Ages 6-14 (as of Jan. 1, 2013); girls participating in their respective high school programs not eligible to participate; through the Bend Park & Recreation District; Monday, April 1-Monday, June 3; all practices and most games staged on weekdays; $70 park district residents, $95 otherwise; registration includes visor, uniform top, socks and shorts; registration deadline is March 12; bendparksandrec.org.
Cobra Fastpitch Tryouts: For Central Oregon girls age 14 and younger as of Jan. 1, 2013; individual tryouts for experienced players for the Cobra 14U ASA fast pitch softball team; call Dave Fierstos at 541-550-0491 to set up a tryout time or for more information.
High Desert Fastpitch: High Desert Fastpitch (formerly Cascade Alliance) and Summit High School are teaming up to hold winter pitching and catching practice at the Summit High Gym in Bend; Sundays, Feb. 10 and 24, and March 3 and 17; girls 12 and younger, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.; older girls, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.; pitchers must bring their own catchers and own “softie" softball; tennis shoes appropriate for gym use are required; highdesertfastpitch.org.
SWIMMING
CSC Club Polo: With the Cascade Swim Club; Thursdays; 7:15 p.m.-8:25 p.m.; beginners through experienced players; drop-in fees apply; 541-548-7275.
Redmond AREA PARK and RECREATION District Family swim night: 7:25 p.m.-8:25 p.m., Tuesdays, Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; adult must accompany anyone under age 18; $10 per family ; 541-548-7275, raprd.org.
WALKING
Walk “Live" Classes: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. on Mondays; 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; Redmond Grange; indoor 2-mile walks; $5 per class; 541-993-0464; walklivecentraloregon.com.