Community Sports Calendar

Published 12:00 am Monday, March 26, 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.

Central Oregon Wheelers Annual Kickoff Event: April 17; a kickoff event for a social, recreational bike club; discuss rides, upcoming events, jerseys and more; 6 p.m.; Deschutes Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; https://cowheelers.wildapricot.org/event-2848766 or 541-633-0423.

Health and Safety

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.

Concussion Seminar: April 17; join Viviane Ugalde of The Center and John Hilt of Step & Spine Physical Therapy for a seminar on concussions; 6 p.m.; Step & Spine Physical Therapy, 2185 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend; www.thecenteroregon.com/medical-blog/concussion-seminar or 541-322-2211.

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.

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.

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 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.

Nutrition for Runners in Training: Thursday; join nutritionist Stephanie Howe Violett for a discussion about how to eat while training for a running event; this clinic is appropriate for first-time 5K runners up to marathon runners; 6:30 p.m.; reservation requested; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/nutrition-for-runners-in-training or 541-317-3568.

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.

WalkStrong 5K and 10K Training Groups: April 3; a 12-week long program featuring weekly coached group walks to train for a 5K or 10K; 6 p.m.; $125 for 12-week program; Synergy Health & Wellness, 361 NE Franklin Ave., Building C, Bend; www.synergyhealthbend.com/walkstrong.html or 541-323-3488.

Dirty Half Marathon Training Group Begins: April 7; run your first half marathon, learn skills specific to trail running, get to know local trail options and train with a group; you will be ready for FootZone’s Dirty Half Marathon; 8 a.m.; $100; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/half-marathon-training-group/ or 541-317-3568.

Pub Run to Bridge 99: April 9; join FootZone and Cascade Relays for a run to complimentary beer; strollers, friendly dogs, all paces are welcome; make arrangements for a ride home; 5:30 p.m.; free, RSVP required; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/pub-run-to-bridge-99 or 541-317-3568.

Bend Marathon and Half: April 22; the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K family race all start and finish at Crow’s Feet Commons in Bend; the courses follow the Deschutes River through Bend; 7 a.m.; $30-$130 price varies depending on distance entered and date of entry; downtown Bend, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; www.bend-marathon.com.

Pickleball

Pickleball Lessons: Saturdays, April 7-28; an introductory pickleball lesson for ages 8-12 years; 1-2 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; http://usapa.org.

Rodeo

High Desert Stampede: Friday and Saturday; 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.

Snow Sports

Locals Only: April 21; live music, snowboard demos and craft brews at the base of the Skyliner lift; 11 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend or 541-693-0933.

Soccer

Cascade Rush Spring Break Soccer Camp: March 27-29; three sessions for U10 through U14 players; Tuesday’s session will focus on attacking the goal, Wednesday’s on one-on-one defending and Thursday’s on dribbling; email donemerson6@gmail.com to register; 5:30-7 p.m.; $75 or $30 per session; Three Sisters Adventist Christian School, 21155 Tumalo Road, Bend; www.cascaderush.com.

Swimming

No School Mid-Day Recreational Swim: March 26-30; come to the pool with your friends for a mid-day recreational swim or relax in the spa; all ages are welcome; noon; drop-in fees apply; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/recreation-swim or 541-548-7275.

Lifeguarding Class 2018: Tuesday-Saturday; 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.

Easter Bunny Swim and Underwater Egg Hunt: March 31; for all ages; bring the family to participate in contests and win prizes; 1 p.m.; $3 per participant; 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

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.

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