Community Sports Calendar

Published 12:00 am Monday, March 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.

COBO Advanced Training Sessions: Tuesdays, April 3-24; four training sessions for boys and girls in fifth through eighth grades; fifth- and sixth-graders will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and seventh- and eighth-graders will follow, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.; $92, $110 for non-BPRD residents; Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend; www.cobobasketball.com/training.

Cycling

Weekly Steel Ride: Wednesdays; a 30-mile steel bike ride; all are welcome; beginning and ending at Jackson’s Corner; 6-8 p.m.; Jackson’s Corner (east side), 1500 NE Cushing Drive, Bend; www.bendvelo.com or 541-382-2453.

Films and Lectures

“Saving Snow”: Thursday; a documentary that shows how ski towns and the snow sports industry are paving the way toward a clean energy future; 6 p.m.; 10 Barrel Brewing Co (east side), 62950 NE 18th St., Bend; https://envirocenter.org/event/saving-snow-documentary-screening/ or 541-385-6908.

Fitness and Strength

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.

Golf

EWGA Central Oregon Chapter Spring Kickoff: April 7; learn more about Executive Women’s Golf Association at this kickoff for the women’s golf season; there will be a buffet breakfast and course sponsors available to answer questions; 9:30 a.m.; $15, includes breakfast; Juniper Golf Course, 1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; http://ewgaco.com.

Rodeo

High Desert Stampede: March 30 and 31; the first rodeo performance and competition of the Columbia River Circuit; 7-10 p.m.; $20-$75; Deschutes County Fair & Expo, First Interstate Bank Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; www.highdesertstampede.com or 541-548-2711.

Running

Bend Area Running Fraternity: Mondays; 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.

WalkStrong Info Night: Monday; learn about the 5K and 10K training programs that helps all bodies move towards improved fitness; the 12-week group meets twice weekly; 6 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/walkstrong-info-night/ or 541-323-3488.

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.

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.

Sunriver March Mudness: Sunday; participants run through a 1.5-mile muddy obstacle course in Sunriver, a portion of proceeds benefit the Central Oregon Relays for Life; noon; $18-$35; near Hola! Sunriver, 17430 Deschutes Road, Sunriver; www.sunrivermarchmudness.com/registration or 541-585-3145.

Snow Sports

Ski For All: Saturday; a full-day fundraiser to support the mission of Oregon Adaptive Sports. The goal is to ski or ride as many vertical feet in one day while raising funds for OAS. Open to all ages and abilities; 9 a.m.; raise or pay $50, $25 for participants 12 and under; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; https://support.oregonadaptivesports.org/event/ski-for-all/e163819 or 541-306-4774.

Swimming

Preschool Levels, Session 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 20-April 19; 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.; $40; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; http://www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Six Years & Up Basic Levels, Session 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 20-April 19; for ages 6 and up, the first three levels (white, orange and green) are the basic levels. After participants complete these levels, they can take the “Swim-for-Life” track or branch off to Junior Eels; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $40; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Swim for Life Levels, Session 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 20-April 19; 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.; $40; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Junior Eels Levels 1 & 2, Session 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 20-April 19; for ages 6 and up, this program is designed to be a fun, rigorous initiation into competitive swimming. It is recommended that participants in this program plan on joining a competitive team; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $40; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Youth/Adult Swim Lessons for Beginners, Session 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 20-April 19; for ages 12 and up; must be unable to swim one pool length. Build confidence, learn basic water adjustment skills, enhance stroke technique and swim full laps; 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $40; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Lifeguarding Class 2018: March 27-31; for ages 15 and up, CSC is offering a lifeguarding course that combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice; participants must be able to swim at least 300 meters; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day; $180; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/recreation-swim or 541-548-7275.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Open Play: Mondays and Wednesdays, no sessions March 21; table tennis players of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend open play; round-robin tournament will be held the third Wednesday of each month; 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.bendtabletennis.com.

Water Sports

Bend Oregon Outrigger New Member Meeting: Thursday; meeting for those interested in joining the Hawaiian-style paddling organization; no experience needed, paddles provided; practices held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m.; $150 for season membership; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend or 503-803-2223.

Basic Skills Kayaking Class: Saturdays, April 7-May 26; participants will learn comprehensive safety and basic paddle stroke techniques in this beginner kayaking course, for ages 14 and up; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $75; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/basic-skills-kayaking/ or 541-317-9407.

Riverhouse Rendezvous Deschutes River Slalom Kayak Race: Sunday; a kayaking slalom race on the Deschutes River, all kayakers are welcome to participate; 10 a.m.; $10-$20 entry fee; The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/events/riverhouse-rendezvous/ or 541-317-9407.

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