Community Sports Calendar

Published 12:00 am Monday, November 23, 2015

Baseball

Portland Pilot Pitching Camp: Dec. 5 and 6; the Elite Pitcher Throwing Camp will duplicate techniques used by the Pilots baseball pitching staff in preparation for the upcoming season; 9 a.m.; $200; Bend Field House, 401 SE Roosevelt Ave., Bend or 541-312-9259.

Climbing

Bend Boulder Bash: Dec. 19 and Jan. 23; a climbing competition series; climbers throughout the Northwest are invited to compete for cash prizes at the final event; 5 p.m.; $20 in advance, $40 for January final; Bend Rock Gym, 1182 SE Centennial Court, Bend; http://bendrockgym.com or 541-388-6764.

Cycling

Christmas Light and Hot Toddy Ride: Dec. 3; a leisurely, family-friendly bike ride along the Larkspur Trail to enjoy holiday lights, with postride festivities at the Senior Center; 6:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; www.bendbikes.org or 541-977-1454.

Gymnastics

Pre-K Gymnastics Co-Ed; Tiny Stars: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 23-Dec. 16; for ages 3-5, this is a great place to meet new friends. Our program introduces basic movements and body positions, a mini-obstacle course, fun names of skills and lots of running, jumping and rolling; 11 a.m.; $39 Monday only or $78 Monday and Wednesday; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Parkour/Free Running: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 23-Dec. 16; for ages 6 to 18, free running is a form of urban acrobatics in which participants, known as free runners, use the city and rural landscape to perform movements through its structures; 5 p.m.; $49 Monday only, $89 Monday and Wednesday; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Bend; www.raprd.org or 574-584-7275.

Beginning Gymnastics for Girls: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 24-Dec. 17; for ages 6-12, this introductory class will focus on the basics. Children will learn body positions, basic tumbling skills and introductory skills on bars, trampoline, vault and balance beam; 4:30 p.m.; $89; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Bend; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Beginning Power Tumbling — Co-Ed: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 24-Dec. 17; for ages 6 and up, this class focuses on flipping and tumbling skills. Using Tumble Trak, spring floors and foam pits, students will learn skills leading up to flips with safe air sense and landings; 6:30 p.m.; $49 Tuesday only, $89 Tuesday and Thursday; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Bend; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Running

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/happenings or 541-317-3568.

Noon Taco Run: Wednesdays; order a Taco Stand burrito when you leave and we will have it when you return. Meet at FootZone a few minutes before noon; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings or 541-317-3568.

Wednesday Group Run: Wednesdays; 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.

Bend Thanksgiving Classic: Thursday; a 5K and 10K holiday race through the Old Mill District. Proceeds support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend and Girls on the Run of Central Oregon; 9 a.m.; $20-$40; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; http://bendthanksgivingclassic.com or 541-617-2877.

I Like Pie Run/Walk: Thursday; A fun run/walk and pie contest with 2K, 5K, 10K and 10-mile options, to benefit NeighborImpact; 9 a.m.; $5 suggested donation and 5 pounds of canned food; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.eventbrite.com or 541-317-3568.

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.

Sunriver Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run and Walk: Friday; Annual 3-mile Turkey Trot to support NeighborImpact; 10 a.m.; $25; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; www.sunriver-resort.com/traditions or 855-420-8206.

Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK) Runs: Saturdays; distance 3-6 miles, all levels welcome; 8 a.m.; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th St. and SW Evergreen Ave., Redmond or 541-419-0889.

Canyon Rumble Frozen Half: Dec. 5; half marathon, 10K and 5K races out and back through Willow Canyon. The first half of the race will be a gradual downhill and the second half will be gradual uphill; 10 a.m.; half marathon $25, 10K $15 and 5K $10; $30 for family entry; Madras Physical Therapy, 910 U.S. Highway, Madras; https://sites.google.com/site/madrasrunners/canyon-rumble-frozen-half.

Bend Jingle Bell Run/Walk: Dec. 5; Featuring a holiday themed 5K fun run/walk, a 1-mile and a kids fun run with the elves to raise funds to cure arthritis; 11 a.m.; $10-$35, registration required; Bank of the Cascades, 1100 NW Wall Street, Bend; www.BendJingleBellRun.org or 503-245-5669.

Polar Bear 5K Training Group: Dec. 6; a 5-week training program for the Polar Bear 5K, learn running basics; 8:30 a.m.; St. Thomas Academy, 1720 NW 19th St., Redmond or 541-312-2180.

Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK) Monthly Run: Dec. 7; 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; www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Oregon-Running-Klub or 214-763-9985.

Good Form Running: Dec. 10; Learn the four points of Good Form Running, do drills and take video; 5:30pm free, registration required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com or 541-317-3568.

Shoes and Brews: Dec. 17; Meet at a designated brewery and run a 3-mile route; wear reflective gear; 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston Ave., Bend; www.fleetfeetbend.com or 541-389-1601.

Snow Sports

MBSEF Freeride Ski and Snowboard Development and Competition Programs: begins Wednesday; one- to five-day-a-week training for freeride skiers ages 8 and up. Full time program begins Nov. 25, while competition team starts on Dec. 5 and development program begins Dec. 9; $650 – $3,270; MBSEF Junior Race Center, Bend; www.mbsef.org or 541-388-0002.

Meissner Nordic Season Kick Off Party: Nov. 30; gather to celebrate the 2015-16 ski season, meet skiers, ask questions, and sign-up for membership; 6 p.m.; Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend or 541-383-4000.

Intro to Nordic Skate or Classic Skiing: Sessions begin Dec. 1, 4, 5 and 6; a four-week progressive intro to nordic skiing, skate or classic technique; times vary; $120 for clinic, $140 for clinic, trail pass and rental; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend or 541-693-0909.

She’s On Skis Nordic Skate Ski Program for Women: Wednesdays or Saturdays beginning Dec. 2 or 5; six-week sessions for women skiers, advanced to beginner level and above, skate ski technique, through Jan. 9; times vary; $160 series only, $180 with trail pass, $240 with rental; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com or 541-693-0909.

MBSEF Winter Alpine Race Training Ski Programs: December-March; one- to five-day-a-week training options for kids ages 7 to 21 and adults over 21; 12:30 p.m.; $255-$3,770; MBSEF Junior Race Center, Bend; www.mbsef.org/alpine/program-info.

Broski! Nordic Skate Ski Program for Men: Sundays in December; a four-week skate class series just for men, for at beginner to intermediate level skiers looking to gain proficiency in the sport; 10:30 a.m.; $120 for clinic only, $140 with a trail pass; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend or 541-693-0909.

Dawn Patrol with Dave Cieslowski: Wednesdays, Dec. 9-March 2; improve your skate ski skills and fitness in this 12-week program with Coach Dave Cieslowski; 10 a.m.; $175 for clinic only, $215 includes trail pass; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com or 541-693-0909.

BEA Nordic Youth Club: Dec. 19-Feb. 28; the youth club focuses on fun and introducing youth to the basics of cross-country skiing and joys of winter. No ski pass necessary and transportation is provided one day/week $225, two day $325; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; www.bendenduranceacademy.org/nordic-team/ or 541-480-4563.

BEA Masters Nordic: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday sessions beginning Dec. 29; focus on skate skiing technique and efficiency; some previous skate skiing experience necessary; eight-week classes offered three days a week; 9:30 a.m.; $160; Bend Endurance Academy, 500 SW Bond St., Suite 142, Bend; www.bendenduranceacademy.org/nordic-team or 541-480-4563.