Community Sports Calendar
Published 12:00 am Monday, June 6, 2016
Basketball
Maarty Leunen Boys and Girls Basketball Camp: June 15-17; open to players entering third through 12th grade. Call the Redmond High School athletic department at 541-923-4806 to register. Proceeds benefit the Redmond basketball programs; $50; 1:30 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond, 541-923-4806.
Trail Blazers Summer Hoops Camp: June 24; the day is broken into two half-day sessions, with boys and girls ages 7 to 9 meeting from 9 a.m. to noon and children 10 to 14 from 1-4 p.m.; $45; Bend Hoops, 1307 NE First St., Bend, www.nba.com/blazers/hoopscamp.
Cycling
Sagebrush Cycles Time Trial Series: Wednesday and June 15; course starts on Century Drive, across from the Athletic Club of Bend, and ends at the chain-up area 7.3 miles up the highway. Elevation gain is approximately 700 feet. Park at west end of Athletic Club of Bend parking lot on Century Drive; $60 for series, $15 for individual race; 5:30 p.m.; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive, Bend, www.tfgracing.com.
High Desert Omnium: Saturday and Sunday; a time trial and criterium held at Bend Municipal Airport on Saturday and road race starting at Edison Sno-park on Sunday. Overall omnium placing will be calculated based on total points awarded $20 for TT/criterium, $30 for road race, $60 for all 3; 10 a.m.; Bend Municipal Airport, 63132 Powell Butte Rd., Bend, www.tfgracing.com/hdo.
Introductory Girls MTB Clinic No. 3: Sunday; this free clinic, the last of three, is for girls ages 11 to 18 and are designed for newer riders to work on skills, gain confidence on their bikes, and have fun riding together; free; 1-4 p.m.; Wanoga Sno-park, Century Drive, Bend, 541-335-1346, www.bendenduranceacademy.org/cycling-team.
The Blitz Pro MTB Invite: June 16; the Blitz features the 40 best pro men’s and women’s mountain bike racers in the nation. Competitors race from Wanoga Sno-park down to Tetherow for the big air jump and beer chugging at the finish; free for spectators; 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, 541-390-3214, www.blitzbikesbeer.com.
Crest the Cascades: June 18; take a tour of the Old McKenzie Highway on a supported ride before the road opens to vehicles for the summer. The ride ranges in length from 15 to 70 miles; $35-40; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sisters Park & Recreation District, 1750 W. McKinney Butte Road, Sisters, 541-549-2091, www.crestthecascades.com.
Equestrian
Central Oregon Dressage Classic: Saturday and Sunday; Central Oregon’s largest recognized dressage show, put on by Central Oregon Chapter of the Oregon Dressage Society. Rides ranging from Training Level through FEI will be held in two arenas with Senior judges Nancy Benton and Kari McClain scoring horses and riders on accuracy and elegance; free; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Juniper View Farm, 68875 Cline Falls Road, Tumalo, 360-798-9030.
Gymnastics
Pre-K Gymnastics Session 6: Mondays and Wednesdays June 6-29; program introduces basic movements and body positions as well as a mini obstacle course, fun names of skills and lots of running, jumping and rolling; $39 for Monday only, $78 Monday and Wednesday; 11 a.m.; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Parkour/Free Running, Session 3: Mondays and Wednesdays June 6-29; free running incorporates efficient movements from parkour, adds aesthetic vaults and other acrobatics, such as tricking and street stunts. RGA teaches kids 6 to 18 parts of these movements including tumbling moves; beginners (ages 6-10) meet Monday or Monday and Wednesday 5-6 p.m., advanced (ages 11-18) meets Mondays and Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.; beginners $49-$89, advanced $119; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Beginning Gymnastics for Girls, Session 6: Tuesdays and Thursdays June 7-30 or Saturdays June 4-25; girls ages 6 to 12 will learn body positions, stretching and basic tumbling skills. Tumbling trampoline and foam pits are also used as training tools for some events; $49 Tuesdays or Saturdays only, $89 Tuesday/Thursday; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Adult Gymnastics Co-Ed, Session 6: Tuesdays and Thursdays June 7-30; for ages 18 and up, you can learn to walk on your hands, basic to advanced tumbling skills and gymnastics conditioning circuits; $49 Tuesdays only, $89 Tuesday/Thursday; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Beginning Power Tumbling, Session 6: Tuesdays and Thursdays June 7-30; for boys and girls ages 6 and up, this class focuses on only flipping and tumbling skills. Students will learn multiple skills leading up to front and back flips with safe air sense and landings $49 Tuesdays only, $89 Tuesday/Thursday; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Redmond Gymnastics Academy, 1789 SW Veterans Way, Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Rodeo
Barrel Race Jackpot — 76th Annual Sisters Rodeo: Tuesday; a barrel race jackpot; Free; 6 p.m.; Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67637 U.S. Highway 20, Bend, 541-549-0121, www.sistersrodeo.com.
PRCA Xtreme Bulls — 76th Annual Sisters Rodeo: Wednesday; bull riding competitions; 6:30 p.m., gates open at 4:30 p.m.; $20 , $32 for box seats, $60 plaza seats, free for 12 and under;Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67637 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters, 541-549-0121, www.sistersrodeo.com.
Slack Competition — 76th Annual Sisters Rodeo: Thursday; slack; Free; 8 a.m.; Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67637 U.S. Highway 20, Bend, 541-549-0121, www.sistersrodeo.com.
76th Annual Sisters Rodeo: Friday-Sunday; $12-20, free for children 12 and younger on Friday only; 7 p.m.; Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67637 U.S. Highway 20, Bend, 541-549-0121, www.sistersrodeo.com.
Running
Meditative Trail Running: Thursdays; a weekly meditative trail running class allowing for rhythmic movement and patterned breathing in a community setting; $15 drop in, $50 per month; 9:30-11 a.m.; Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend, 541-330-0334, www.hawthorncenter.com/meditative-trail-running-class/.
Good Form Running Clinic: Thursday; learn proper running mechanics from FootZone experts through demo, drills, and video. Good Form Running teaches you to run faster, more efficiently and with fewer injuries; free, registration required; 5:30-7 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend, 541-317-3568, www.footzonebend.com.
Pub Run to Wild Ride Brewing: June 13; join FootZone, Cascade Relays, and the Redmond Oregon Running Klub for a Pub Run field trip to Wild Ride Brewing in Redmond; free, registration required; 5:30-7 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond, 541-317-3568, www.footzonebend.com/event/pub-run-to-wild-ride-redmond.
Dog Gone Run: June 18; a 5K fun run for people and dogs, sponsored by BrightSide Animal Center and Bend Pet Express. Proceeds benefit BrightSide’s programs to help animals throughout Central Oregon; $30-40, includes tech T-shirt and bandana for your dog; 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend, 541-923-0882, http://brightsideanimals.org/events/dog-gone-run/.
Bite of Bend Beer Run: June 19; a 5K race loop through Drake Park along the Deschutes River and back through Columbia Park with beer from 10 Barrel, Cascade Lakes and Deschutes breweries; $20-30, registration required; noon; Crow’s Feet Commons, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend, 541-323-0964, www.biteofbend.com/beer-run.
Seniors
Oregon Senior Games: June 9-12; athletes ages 50 and older can compete in one or more of the 16 sports offered. It’s a great chance to test your mettle against others while enjoying a getaway to the outdoor playground of the West; price varies by event; various locations in Bend, 541-382-8048, www.oregonseniorgames.com.
Softball
Fastpitch Northwest Prospect Evaluation Clinic: June 20; for players who will graduate from high school in 2017 through 2021, the clinic is designed to evaluate and assist players who desire to play in college. Performance determines if a player will be invited to Fastpitch Northwest’s College Exposure Championship tournament in July (19-20-21) in Centralia, Washington; $135; 9 a.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road, Sisters, 541-948-9501, www.fastpitchnw.com.
Swimming
Club H2O Polo: Fridays; for ages 10 to 18, Club H2O Polo is a great way to get involved with the sport for the first time or train in the off season. RAPRD’s certified coaching staff help train current and future athletes in a fun and safe environment; $20 per month, due at first practice of each month; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://www.raprd.org.
Junior Eels Pre-Competition, Session 1: Mondays-Fridays June 20-July 1; designed for swim lesson participants ages 6 and up who have the goal of becoming competitive swimmers and joining the Redmond Aquatic Club Eels. The program is designed to be a fun, but rigorous, initiation into the world of competitive swimming; $40; 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Pre-School Levels, Session 1: Mondays-Fridays June 20-July 1; the preschool swim lesson program emphasizes positive reinforcement while encouraging kids ages 3 to 5 to have fun and be safe in the water; $40; 10:30-11:00 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-noon, 5:30-6 p.m., 6-6:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Swim-For-Life Levels, Session 1: Mondays-Fridays June 20-July 1; the focus of this branch of the program is aquatic safety, competence and enjoyment. Participants will be introduced to a wide variety of fun aquatic activities; $40; 10:30-11:00 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-noon, 5:30-6 p.m., 6-6:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
6 Years and Up Basic Levels, Session 1: Mondays-Fridays June 20-July 1; the first three levels of the program for kids 6 and older; $40; 10:30-11:00 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-noon, 5:30-6 p.m., 6-6:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Waterbabies, Session 1: Mondays-Fridays June 20-July 1; a parent/child aquatics program designed to introduce infants and toddlers 6 months to 3 years to water environments; $40; 11-11:30 a.m., 6-6:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Adaptive Swim Lessons, Session 1: Mondays-Fridays June 20-July 1; RAPRD offers adaptive swim lessons for swimmers of all ages with disabilities. Instruction staff is trained in adaptive aquatics and instruction techniques for patrons with developmental disabilities; $40; 11:30 a.m.-noon, 5:30-6 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Beginner Youth/Adult Swim Lessons, Session 1: Mondays-Fridays June 20-July 1; If you are new to swimming or want to improve on your limited ability, this class is individualized to meet your needs. Participants must be 12 or older and unable to swim the length of a pool; $40; 6-6:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Dr., Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.
Table Tennis
Bend Table Tennis: Mondays; play is informal and open to everyone; $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and juniors; 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend, www.bendtabletennis.com.
Track and Field
Bend Youth Track and Field Meet: Wednesday; children born from 2002 to 2009 can compete in the 50-, 100-, 200- and 400- meter dashes, 800-meter and mile runs and standing long jump or turbo javelin throw. Competitions are divided by birth year and gender. Participants may register early at the Bend Park & Recreation District office or on-site on meet day, but they must have a birth certificate on hand; free for all participants; field events begin at 4 p.m., running events begin at 5:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St., Bend, 541-706-6126, www.bendparksandrec.org.
TrackTown Youth League: June 16; open to all boys and girls ages 8 to 14, events include the 100, 400, 1,500, long jump and turbo javelin. No prior track and field experience is needed; Free; 5:30 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend, www.tracktownyouthleague.com.
Ultimate
Women’s Ultimate Clinic: Tuesday; women of all abilities are invited to attend. The clinic will have sessions for beginner, intermediate and advanced players; free; 6:30 p.m.; Ponderosa Park, 225 SE 15th St., Bend, www.bendultimate.com.
Coed Ultimate Clinic: June 14; players of all abilities are invited to attend. The clinic will have sessions for beginner, intermediate and advanced players; free; 6:30 p.m.; Ponderosa Park, 225 SE 15th St., Bend, www.bendultimate.com.
Water Sports
Women’s Full Immersion Whitewater Kayaking Class: begins Friday; experience this complete introduction to whitewater kayaking in a supportive, all-female environment. Our expert instructors will keep you safe out on the river, while gently prodding you outside of your comfort zone. You’ll run a Class II rapid by the end of the weekend; $245; 5 p.m.; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend, 541-317-9407, www.tumalocreek.com.
Bend Makers Tour: Bend Whitewater Park: June 17; Take a visit to the new whitewater park; $15 in district, $18 out of district; 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, 541-388-1133, www.bendparksandrec.org.
BYOB Kayaking: June 19; BYOB (bring your own boat) to the Swim Center on Sunday. Kayaking enthusiasts can practice their skills and float their boat in the safety and comfort of our pool; $5 drop-in fee; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Drive, Redmond, 541-548-7275, http://raprd.org.