Community Sports Calendar

Published 12:00 am Monday, February 19, 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.

Curling

Know Neighbors — Canada Loves Curling: March 7; learn the rules and history of curling and take a turn on the ice with the Bend Curling Club; starts at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., registration required; The Pavilion Bend, 1001 SW Bradbury Drive, Bend; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/46225 or 541-312-1032.

Health and Safety

Impact Concussion Baseline Testing: Monday; concussion baseline testing for ages 12 through 17 who have not received the baseline in the past two years; 9 a.m.; $15, registration required; The Center: Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care & Research, 2200 NE Neff Road, Suite 200, Bend or 541-322-2321.

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.

Rise and Run: Tuesdays; meet at FootZone with lights and layers; all paces welcome; 3- to 5-mile routes usually take advantage of snow-free and lit paths in the Old Mill District; 5 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Tuesday Performance Group: Tuesdays; an interval-based workout group that welcomes all ability levels; this is a low-key, inclusive group focused on getting the most out of your running; workout distances vary; effort level is up to you; 5:30 p.m.; locations vary, Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone Noon Run: Wednesdays; order lunch from a local taco shop when you leave and we’ll have it when you return; meet at FootZone; noon; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone Hump Day Run: Wednesdays; get over the midweek hump with runners of all paces; this winter, runs are typically 3 to 5 miles to the Old Mill and back; no one will be left behind; bring a few bucks if you want to get a beer after; 6 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Functional Strength Class: Wednesdays; a strength class designed by endurance athletes, for endurance athletes; this class will teach you simple movements that will help you run healthier and faster; $5 drop-in fee; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

Saturday Morning Coffee Run: Saturdays; all paces welcome for a 3- to 5-mile run; bring a few bucks for coffee at a local shop afterward with your new running buddies; 9 a.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

IntroRUN: Saturdays and Wednesdays, March 3-April 14; twice-weekly 5K training group will prepare runners for the Bend Marathon 5K; ideal for those starting running or a consistent fitness program, or who want to train with a great group; 8 a.m. Saturdays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays; $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.

Good Form Running Clinic: March 8; learn the four points of good form running and practice drills, for all ages and abilities; 5:30 p.m., registration requested; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/good-form-running or 541-317-3568.

Swimming

Adaptive Swim Lessons, Session 3: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 19-March 9; RAPRD offers swim lessons for all ages of swimmers with disabilities. Instruction staff is trained in adaptive aquatics and instruction techniques for patrons with development disabilities; 5:30-6 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-6066.

Preschool Levels, Session 3: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 19-March 9; for ages 3-5, the preschool swim lesson program emphasizes positive reinforcement while encouraging kids to have fun and be safe in the water; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Six Years & Up Basic Levels, Session 3: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 19-March 9; for ages 6 and up, the first three levels of the program (white, orange and green) are the basic levels; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Swim for Life Levels, Session 3: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 19-March 9; for ages 6 and up, 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; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Waterbabies, Session 3: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 19-March 9; a parent/child aquatics program designed to introduce infants and toddlers agees 6 months to 3 years to water. Swimmers will increase their comfort level both in and out of the water; 6-6:30 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Snow Sports

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 four-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 four-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 four-week clinic, trail passes and rentals; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons or 541-693-0999.

OAS Junior Racers: March 3; kids 18 and under who have a physical disability or visual impairments are eligible for this event, which includes adaptive skiing, a pizza party and costume contest. Registration deadline is Feb. 27; Hoodoo Ski & Recreation, Hwy 20 Box 20, Sisters; http://oregonadaptivesports.org/juniorracers/ or 541-306-4772.

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 four-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 March: 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 four-week clinic, trail passes, and rentals; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; www.mtbachelor.com/nordic/nordic-lessons or 541-693-0999.

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