Community Sports Calendar
Published 12:00 am Monday, February 5, 2018
Basketball
LunchTime PickUp Basketball Game: Mondays through Fridays through March 31; for ages 14 and up, get your co-workers and show your stuff on the indoor basketball court, or meet your friends while they are on their lunch break; get a workout and burn some calories; $3; Redmond Area Park and Recreation District Activity Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
History, Films and Culture
Backcountry Film Festival: Wednesday; a showing of short films about backcountry adventures; 7 p.m.; Feb. 7: Sisters Movie House, 720 S. Desperado Court, Sisters; https://winterwildlands.org/event/bend-backcountry-film-festival.
“The Moment”: Feb. 15; a feature-length documentary about the origin of freeride mountain biking in the backwoods of British Columbia; proceeds support Central Oregon Trail Alliance; 8 p.m.; $6, tickets at the door; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; www.thisisthemomentmovie.com.
Kids
Little Sports Stars — Baseball/Softball: Thursdays, Feb. 8-22; for ages 4-5; give your child a rewarding first look at sports. Fun is the number one goal as we get your children ready to run the bases, score and play their way to great team work; 2-2:30 p.m.; $17; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.
Martial Arts
Ninja Kids, Session 2: Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 5-28 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 6-March 1; for ages 5-8, Ninja Kids is designed to build a child’s self confidence through muscle development and body awareness. Kids learn bully prevention and self defense; Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW 6th St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.
Cage Kids, Session 2: Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 5-28; for ages 9-11; our instructors instill confidence and skill into every kid. A typical class includes bully prevention, basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, body awareness, fitness, gymnastics and a good time; 5-6 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW 6th St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.
Boxing, Session 2: Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 5-28; for ages 9 and up, the program is designed to accommodate men, women and children of all ability levels. Our class teaches the basics of boxing while providing you with the workout of a lifetime; 6:30-8 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW 6th St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.
Motor Sports
NW Arena Cross: Friday and Saturday; motocross, freestyle motocross and monster truck events; 7:30-10 p.m.; $10 in advance, free for ages 3 and under; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; https://expo.deschutes.org/expo/page/nw-arenacross-2.
Running
Bend Area Running Fraternity: Mondays; join for a 3.5-mile run through the Old Mill District and along the Deschutes River; all paces welcome; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Atlas Cider Co. Taproom, 750 SW Industrial Way, Bend or 307-286-5691.
Bend Half Marathon Training Group: Saturdays and Wednesdays starting Feb. 10; prepare for a half-marathon in this 10-week training group with clinics, training schedules and coached workouts; 8-10 a.m. Saturdays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays; $100 for 10 weeks; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/footzones-half-marathon-training-group-begins or 541-317-3568.
CORK Hot Chocolate Run: Sunday; after each run there will be baked goodies, coffee, fruit and hot chocolate for all; all ages and abilities welcome along with baby/kid strollers, joggers and friendly dogs on leashes; 9 a.m.; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; http://centraloregonrunningklub.org/weekly-runs.
IntroRUN: Saturdays and Wednesdays; twice-weekly 5K training group will prepare runners for the Bend Marathon 5K. The program is ideal for those starting running or a consistent fitness program, or who want to train with a great group; Saturdays 8 a.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m.; $90; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/training-groups/ or 541-317-3568.
10K Training Group: Saturdays and Wednesdays, March 3-April 14; group will prepare runners for the Bend Marathon and Half 10K on April 22; building mileage, runners will learn about different workouts that will make them stronger, faster and more resilient runner; meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays; $90; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/training-groups/ or 541-317-3568.
Grin and Bear It: March 3; a 5K, 10K and 1-mile run through the Old Mill District, followed by a family fun fair, benefiting Healthy Beginnings; 9 a.m.; $10-$30; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 322 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; http://myhb.org/grin-bear-it-run/ or 541-383-6357.
Snow Sports
Black Light Blast: Feb. 17; go tubing down the winter hill at night with black lights, glow sticks and illuminated runs; 6 p.m.; $10 per person, free for SHARC members; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver; www.sunriversharc.com/wintertubing or 541-585-5000.
Tour for the Heart: Feb. 11; a 5K cross country ski or snowshoe tour to raise money for the Oregon chapter of the American Heart Association; 11 a.m.; $25 to register; Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; http://tourfortheheart.org.
She’s On Skis — Session 2 Wednesday AM: Wednesdays starting Feb. 21; She’s on Skis is designed for advanced-beginner level skiers and up. This six-week skate ski clinic focuses on technique, fitness, fun, and friends on the ski trails; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; $180- clinic/$215-clinic and pass/$275-clinic, pass and rental; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; https://www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
She’s On Skis — Session 2 Wednesday PM: Wednesdays starting Feb. 21; She’s on Skis is designed for advanced-beginner level skiers and up. This six-week skate ski clinic focuses on technique, fitness, fun, and friends on the ski trails; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; $180-clinic/ $215-clinic and pass/ $275-clinic, pass and rental; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
She’s On Skis — Session 2 Saturday AM: Saturdays starting Feb. 24; She’s on Skis is designed for advanced-beginner level skiers and up. This six-week skate ski clinic focuses on technique, fitness, fun and friends on the ski trails; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; $180-clinic/ $215-clinic and pass/ $275-clinic, pass and rental; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
She’s On Skis — Session 2 Saturday PM: Saturdays starting Feb. 24; She’s on Skis is designed for advanced-beginner level skiers and up. This six-week skate ski clinic focuses on technique, fitness, fun and friends on the ski trails; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; $180-clinic/ $215-clinic and pass/ $275-clinic, pass and rental; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
Intro to Skate Skiing — Fridays in March: Fridays, March 2-23; this program offers a four-week progressive introduction to skate skiing. Ideal for beginners. Learn skate ski technique, gain fitness, and spend your winter outdoors; 10-11:30 a.m.; $175 – includes 4 week clinic, trail passes, and rentals; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
Intro to Classic Skiing — Fridays in March: Fridays, March 2-23; this program offers a four-week progressive introduction to classic skiing. Ideal for beginners. Learn cross country ski technique, gain fitness, and spend your winter outdoors; 12:30-2 p.m.; $175 – includes 4 week clinic, trail passes, and rentals; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
Intro to Skate Skiing — Saturdays in March: Saturdays, March 3-24; this program offers a four-week progressive introduction to skate skiing. Ideal for beginners. Learn skate ski technique, gain fitness, and spend your winter outdoors; 8:30-10 a.m.; $175 – includes 4 week clinic, trail passes, and rentals; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
Intro to Classic Skiing — Sundays in March: Sundays, March 4-25; this program offers a four-week progressive introduction to classic skiing. Ideal for beginners. Learn cross country ski technique, gain fitness, and spend your winter outdoors; 10:30 a.m.-noon; $175 – includes 4 week clinic, trail passes, and rentals; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
Intro to Skate Skiing — Tuesdays in February: Tuesdays, March 6-27; this program offers a four-week progressive introduction to skate skiing. Ideal for beginners. Learn skate ski technique, gain fitness, and spend your winter outdoors; 10-11:30 a.m.; $175 – includes 4 week clinic, trail passes, and rentals; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons/ or 541-693-0999.
Special Olympics
Polar Plunge Bend: Feb. 10; participants jump into the freezing Deschutes River to raise money for Special Olympics Bend; 11 a.m.; Riverbend Park, Bend; www.plungeoregon.com/Sub-Page.aspx?Name=History&PID=143.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Open Play: Mondays and Wednesdays; table tennis players of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend open play; 6-9 p.m.; $4, $3 for players 17 and under or 65 and over; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 NW Wall St., Bend; www.facebook.com/BendTableTennis.