Community Sports Calendar
Published 12:00 am Monday, July 20, 2015
Archery
Arrows Fly: Tuesday through Friday; RAPRD-sponsored archery for ages 8 to 14. Learn range safety, proper shooting technique and equipment basics. First class of each session will end at 5:30 p.m.; 4-5 p.m.; $25; Top Pin Pro Archery, 1611 SW 1st St., Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
Basketball
COBO Little Dribblers Camp: Today through Thursday; basketball camp for boys and girls entering the first through fifth grades; 9 a.m.; $75, $89 for kids living outside the BPRD; Cascade Middle School, 19619 Mountaineer Way, Bend; http://bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7275.
COBO Middle School Camp: Monday through Thursday; Central Oregon Basketball Organization camp for boys and girls entering the sixth through ninth grades; 1 p.m.; $79, $95 for out-of-district residents; Cascade Middle School, 19619 Mountaineer Way, Bend; http://bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7275.
Cycling
Summer Youth Mountain Biking: Mondays through Thursdays until Aug. 20; ability-based mountain biking skills progressions with great coaches who make every ride a fun adventure. One- to four-days-a-week options for five- and 10-week sessions; 8:30 a.m.; $120-$960; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; www.bendenduranceacademy.org/enrollment.
RAPRD Cycle Camp: Monday through Thursday, July 20 through 30; learn bike safety with ‘Kids on Bikes.’ Races, time trials, biking around trails and fun obstacle courses; 9 a.m. $55; Sam Johnson Park, 333 Southwest 15th St., Bend; http://raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
Competition and Development Team Mountain Biking: Tuesdays through Thursdays until Aug. 20; For ages 11 through 19; focus is on skill development, rider progression and fun. One-, two- and three-day-a-week options; 5:30 p.m.; $240-$720; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; www.bendenduranceacademy.org.
Sunnyside Sports Women’s Road Rides: Thursdays until Aug. 6; a one- to two-hour casual road ride. Leaves Sunnyside Sports at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Distances vary from 20-35 miles. This is not a race; Sunnyside Sports, 930 NW Newport Ave., Bend or 541-788-6227.
Mt. Bachelor Gravity Series: July 24, Aug. 7 and 21; New to the Mt. Bachelor bike park is the Gravity Race Series. This will be a great opportunity for mountain bike enthusiasts to put their skills to the test in a fun and competitive environment; 5 p.m.; $15-40, pre-register for one or sign up for all three; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com or 541-693-0996.
MBSEF Two Week Cycling Program: Mondays through Thursdays, July 27 through Aug. 6 and Aug. 17 through 27; MBSEF is running four summer mountain bike sessions for ages 6 to 14. Each session is two weeks long with two-, three- or four-day-a-week options. We will explore a different trail each day of the week; 9 a.m.; two days a week, $80; three days a week, $110; four days a week, $130; local trails, Bend; www.mbsef.org or 541-388-7848.
Mt. Bachelor XC Race Series: July 29 and Aug. 12; new to the Mt. Bachelor Bike Park is our XC Race Series. This will be a great opportunity for mountain bike enthusiasts to put their skills to the test in a fun and competitive environment; 5 p.m.; $15-40, pre-register in one race or sign up for all three; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com or 541-693-0996.
Bend Summer Summit Criterium Series: July 29; Seasoned and newbie cyclists are now able to test their legs and race for glory on a closed course; this will be a points series with series prizes to the overall top three finishers in each category; $15, $10 juniors; Summit High School, 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; www.obra.org.
Balance Bikers: Aug. 7 and Sept. 4; For ages 2, 3 and 4; riders must be able to do some striding on their balance bikes. Our group will explore cool areas, play games and work on becoming a team under the direction of our coaches; 4 p.m.; $60; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; www.bendenduranceacademy.org/enrollment.
Nice and Easy Rides with Hutch’s Bicycles: Aug. 6; A nice and easy road bike ride meeting at Crux Fermentation Project; 6:30 p.m.; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St, Bend; http://hutchsbicycles.com/ride-calendar.
The Volcanic Bike & Brew Festival: Aug. 21; Experience Mt. Bachelor’s inaugural Volcanic Bike & Brew Festival, featuring the third stop of the Oregon Enduro Series. The weekend will be a combination of biking, music, beer and more; $130; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com or 541-693-0996.
Mountain Bike Ride: Aug. 22; join the Deschutes Land Trust and Gary Gustafson for a 6- to 7-mile intermediate mountain bike ride at the Metolius Preserve. We will stop to talk about the many qualities of the preserve; 10 a.m.; Metolius Preserve, Forest Road 2064, Sisters; 541-330-0017.
Women’s Weekend Cycling Camp — Westfir/Oakridge: Aug. 27 through 30; three days of recreational riding in a supportive, no-drop group on the beautiful roads of the western Cascades; build confidence, skills and fitness in a supportive group environment; $225; Bowen Sports Performance, 225 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; http://bowensportsperformance.com/camps or 541-977-1321.
Equestrian
Diane’s Horseback Riding: Saturdays, July 25 through Aug. 15; RAPRD-sponsored horseback riding for kids 7-18. Join us at Diane’s Horseback Riding Place in Bend. Beginners meet from 2 to 3 p.m. and intermediate riders meet from 3 to 4 p.m.; $100; 65535 Cline Falls Highway; raprd.org.
Football
Ridgeview High School Youth Football Camp: July 27 through 30; for grades three through eight. The camp will be coaches by varsity players and members of the Ridgeview coaching staff. The focus is on fundamentals and fun. Bring cleats and a water bottle; 9 a.m. to noon; $60; Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
MultiSports
Youth Triathlon Clinic Series: Tuesdays through Aug. 18; a series of youth clinics focus of the different aspects of the triathlon; sign up for one or all six to prepare for the Youth Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 23; 5 p.m.; $5-$6; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, 800 NE Sixth St., Bend; Contact Monica McClain-Smith at monica@bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7665.
Jordan Kent Skills Camp: July 27 through 30; This multisport skill camp offers instruction in football (noncontact), basketball, soccer, agility training and nutrition education for boys and girls ages 6 to 12; 9 a.m.; $109-$179; Sky View Middle School, 63555 NE 18th St., Bend; https://bendparksandrec.org or 541-706-6126.
Culver 5k Redneck Obstacle Course Run: Aug. 15; fundraiser for the Culver Volleyball Club kicks off the Culver Crawdad Festival; there is a mud crawl, electric fence, hay bales and a redneck slip and slide finish line; 8 a.m., $30; Culver High School, 710 5th St., Culver; www.eventbrite.com.
Youth Triathlon: Aug. 23; featuring a youth event with various lengths for the different ages groups; 8:30 a.m.; $25-$30; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, 800 NE Sixth St., Bend; bendparksandrec.org or 541-389-7665.
Running
Pub Run to Atlas Cider Co.: Monday; a group run to Atlas Cider Co.; meet at FootZone; strollers, friendly dogs and all paces and running levels are welcome; 5:30 p.m., registration required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.
summer strength program for mid to long distance runners: Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 20; this summer strength program is designed to compliment the running volume that runners will be accumulating over the summer prior to the cross-country and track seasons; 3 p.m.; $100; Therapeutic Associates Bend Physical Therapy, 2200 NE Neff Road, Suit 202, Bend or 541-388-7738.
Tuesday Performance Running Group: Tuesdays; an interval-based workout to help you get the most out of your running; distance and effort vary according to what works for you; 5:30 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.
Noon Taco Run: Wednesdays; order a Taco Stand burrito when you leave and it will be ready upon return. Meet at FootZone a few minutes before noon; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.
Wednesday Group Run: Wednesdays; featuring a 3- to 5-mile group run; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; http://fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.
Moms Running Group: Thursdays; all moms welcome with or without strollers; 3- to 4.5-mile run at 8- to 12-minute mile paces; meet at FootZone at 9:15 a.m., rain or shine; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com or 541-317-3568.
School of Running With Scott White: Thursday; an in-depth look at running mechanics and a breakdown of fundamentals skills; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; www.fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.
USATF Mountain Running Championships: Saturday; Races for all ability levels, with a community 4K race; 8 a.m.; $25-$45, registration required; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr., Bend; www.usatf.org or 541-382-8048.
Real Nutrition Talk: July 27; Q and A with Stephanie Howe; she will discuss common nutrition myths and answer any running-related nutrition question you have; 7 p.m., registration required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com or 541-317-3568.
Last Thursday Growler Run: July 30 and Aug. 27; last Thursdays on Galveston: live music, local artwork and a 3- to 5-mile group run all topped off with beer from Growler Phil’s; music at 5:30 p.m., run starts at 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; www.fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.
CLR24: July 31 and Aug. 1; CLR24 is an overnight relay that begins at Silver Lake and finishes at Riverbend Park in Bend by completing the final 24 legs of the original Cascade Lakes Relay course. Teams of eight to 12 will complete the 132-mile, 24-leg course while running two or three legs, depending on team size. Ultra teams are also welcome to compete in the CLR24. The race will be held on the same day as CLR. The number of teams accepted will be limited and we will only accept 600 runners for CLR24, so be sure to register early; 2 p.m.; price depends on number of team members; Silver Lake to Riverbend Park; clr.relayguide.com or 541-633-7174.
Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK) Monthly Run: Aug. 3; join the Central Oregon Running Klub for a free monthly run beginning and ending at Crow’s Feet Commons every first Monday of the month; 5:30 p.m.; Crow’s Feet Commons, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend; 214-763-9985.
Shriners Run for a Child: Aug. 9; runners are encouraged to register now for the Central Oregon Shrine Club’s third annual Shriners Run for a Child 5K Run/Walk and 10K, which serve as fundraisers for Shriners Hospitals for Children; 9 a.m.; $25, $30 day of the race; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; http://centraloregonshriners.org/event-registration/ or 541-205-4484.
Good Form Running Clinic: Aug. 13; FootZone coaches will go over the four points of Good Form Running and do some drills and video to help build awareness. Clinic will last about 90 minutes; 5:30 p.m., free but please RSVP; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/events or 541-317-3568.
Beat Beethoven 5K: Aug. 23; A fun 5K race, try to finish before Beethoven’s 33-minute Fifth Symphony finishes; to benefit the Central Oregon Symphony; KPOV will broadcast Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 during the race; 9 a.m.; $12-$30; COCC Campus Track, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; www.beatbeethoven5k.com or 541-317-3941.
Soccer
High School Soccer Referee Meeting: Aug. 5; an informational and training meeting for adults interested in officiating high school games this fall will be held at St. Charles Medical Center in Conference Room C; 7 p.m.; St. Charles Medical Center, 2500 NE Neff Road, Bend.
Table Tennis
Bend Table Tennis: Mondays; play is informal and open to everyone; 6 p.m.; seniors and students 18 and under $2, adults $3; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; www.bendtabletennis.com or 541-318-0890.
Tennis
RAPRD Youth Tennis Camp: Monday through Thursday, July 20 through 30; for ages 4 to 17, programs offer something for youth of all ages and abilities from the beginner to the well-seasoned veteran. Check raprd.org for age group, cost and lesson time details; $22.50-71.50, cost varies by weeks attending, age and district resident status; Sam Johnson Park Tennis Courts, 333 SW 15th St., Bend, or 541-548-7275.
Water Sports
Yak-A-Tak Flatwater Camp: July 20 through 30, Aug. 10 through 20; Tumalo Creek is offering a multi-paddlesport adventure week, which includes stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, rafting and learning to sail with our Hobie Adventure Island trimarans on Elk Lake; 9 a.m.; $395; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; www.tumalocreek.com or 541-317-9407.
Odell Lake Resort Pioneer Cup: Saturday; canoe, kayak, surf ski, outrigger and stand-up paddleboard races. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. at Shelter Cove Resort, races begin at 11 a.m. Race is approximately 5 miles, ends at Odell Lake Resort; 11 a.m. $18; Shelter Cover Resort, 27600 West Odell Lake Road, Bend; 541-782-2815.
Whitewater Kayak Camp: Aug. 3 through 6 and Aug. 24 through 27; Paddlers ages 10 to 15 will practice their roll in an outdoor pool and then move onto stroke technique and reading currents on the Deschutes or at Elk Lake; 9 a.m.; $395; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; http://tumalocreek.com/ or 541-317-9407.
Teen Paddle Sports Camp: Aug. 17 through 19; campers with developmental or physical disabilities will explore local waterways in kayaks and stand-up paddleboards and finish the camp with a full-day whitewater raft trip; 10 a.m.; $125, financial assistance is available; Oregon Adaptive Sports, 63025 O. B. Riley Road, Bend; https://oregonadaptivesports.org or 541-306-4774, info@oregonadaptivesports.org.
Adaptive Swim Lessons: Today through Friday, July 27 through Aug. 7; RAPRD swim lessons for swimmers with disabilities; all ages; 10 to 10:30 a.m. or 5:30 to 6 p.m.; $35; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
Fitness Swimmer Stroke Clinic: Monday-Friday, July 27-Aug. 7: RAPRD swim lessons for ages 12 and up; Know how to swim but want to refine your stroke so you can swim laps? Learn stroke techniques that will assist you to swim for fitness. We will focus on tips and methods to enhance your stroke; 6:05-6:35 p.m.; $35; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.