Adaptive Sports

Spin Into Spring: May 6; this spinathon is a way to have fun and get exercise while experiencing and supporting the mission of Oregon Adaptive Sports. Get ready for fun with dynamic instructors, music and giveaways; 8 a.m.-noon; $100 for 1 hour, $400 for 4 hours; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive, Bend; https://support.oregonadaptivesports.org/event/spin-into-spring/e176917.

Bowling

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake: April 27; form a team of 4-6 people for a bowling competition to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters; 4 p.m.; teams must raise a minimum of $350; Sun Mountain Fun Center, 300 NE Bend River Mall Drive, Bend; www.bbbsco.org or 541-312-6047.

Cycling

Cascade Chainbreaker Short Track Race: Wednesday; uses the same trails as the Chainbreaker finish stadium; short course of 1-1.5 miles includes short, steep climbs, techy singletrack, open areas for passing and other features to test your skills; 5:30 p.m.; $10 juniors, $20 adults; Couch Road, Bend; http://bendenduranceacademy.org/chainbreaker/ or 541-335-1346.

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.

Sagebrush Cycles Time Trial/Duathlon/Run Series: Wednesdays, May 2-June 6; we’re back with the same great time trial and running courses on Skyliners Road, and new for this year we’ve added a 5K run-only option; 5:30 p.m.; $75-$125 for series, $15-$25 for one race; corner of Skyliners Road and Crosby Drive, Bend; www.tfgracing.com/bend-time-trial-series.

Women’s Road Rides: Sundays; weekly road rides to prepare for the Tour Deschutes 50-100 mile rides. Pace will be 11-18 miles per hour, with separate groups for different paces. Road bikes/cross bikes/gravel bikes only; 10 a.m.; Sunnyside Sports, 930 NW Newport Ave., Bend; www.facebook.com/groups/RideSunnyWomen/about/.

Cascade Chainbreaker: May 12; the 22nd edition of the Chainbreaker will be held on the rolling volcanic terrain west of Bend; beginner course will be under 14 miles, the short course under 23 miles and the long course under 29; $20-$55; Couch Road, Bend; https://bendenduranceacademy.org/chainbreaker/ or 541-335-1346.

Sagebrush Womens Mountain Bike Clinic: May 19; offered for up to 12 intermediate-level riders seeking to improve riding skills using body positions, effective braking, terrain negotiation, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts and small jumps; 9 a.m.; $160; RockRidge Community Park, 20885 Egypt Drive, Bend; www.eventbrite.com/e/sagebrush-womens-mountain-bike-clinic-tickets-43770207870?aff=ebapi.

Dog Sports

Sunnyside Dog Sports Barn Hunt Trial: May 5 and 6; a sporting event for dogs based on hunting instincts; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; $12-$28 to enter dogs in competitions; Gosney Lane Farm, 61905 Gosney Road, Bend; http://sunnysidedogsports.com/files/SunnysideDogSportsTrial2018May5th&6th.pdf or 206-784-4550.

Equestrian

OHSET State Meet: May 10-13; the high school equestrian state championships; all events are open to spectators; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. May 10, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. May 11, 7:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m. May 12, 8 a.m.-noon May 13; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; www.ohset.com/statemeet.php.

Fitness and Training

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.

Get Your Feet Wet: May 5; an introductory course for aquatic fitness classes for ages 16 and up, includes a 90-minute land presentation and a 30-minute pool session, bring your swimsuit and a towel; 9 a.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Golf

Swing Into Golf Academy Clinic: Saturday; get your golf game set for the 2018 season with this refresher clinic. This 2.5-3 hour clinic will cover four different areas with three different instructors of Tetherow Academy; 2-5 p.m.; $149 for Tetherow Members, $199 for non-members; Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend or 541-388-2582.

Patriot & Marine Golf Day: May 8; join us in supporting 50 young veterans traveling to our town for Patriot & Marine Golf Day at Tetherow Golf Club. Entries start at $189 and sponsorships start at $350; 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; entries start at $189 and sponsorships start at $350; Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; https://tetherow.com/go/golf/ or 541-388-2582.

Martial Arts

Ninja Kids, Session 5: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 30-May 23; for ages 5 to 8, Ninja Kids builds self confidence through muscle development and body awareness. Kids learn bully prevention and self defense. Class is a mixture of Jiu-Jitsu, gymnastics and Parkour; 4:30-5 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW 6th St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Cage Kids, Session 5: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 30-May 23; for ages 9 to 11; a typical class includes bully prevention, basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, body awareness, fitness, gymnastics and above all a fun, high-energy good time; 5-6 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW 6th St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Session 5: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 30-May 23; for ages 8 to 11, your child will learn respect for others and him/herself. Energy, confidence and spirit rise as your child becomes a strong, confident individual; 6-7:15 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW 6th St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Boxing, Session 5: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 30-May 23; for ages 9 and up, the Dojo boxing program accommodates adults & children of all fitness levels and ages. We teach the basics of boxing while providing a great workout; 6:30-8 p.m.; $62; Dojo Conditioning Studio, 338 SW 6th St., Redmond; www.raprd.org/programs or 541-548-7275.

Pole Pedal Paddle

SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle First Timers Seminar: Wednesday; learn tricks of the trade from veteran racers who will explain each leg of the race in detail, along with what not to do and helpful hints for transitions. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook; 6 p.m.; RSVP to molly@mbsef.org by Monday; SELCO Community Credit Union, 137 SW Century Drive, Bend; www.pppbend.com/images/PPPFirstTimeSeminar.pdf.

Pole Pedal Paddle Race Strategy 101: May 9 and 12; a two-hour course clinic to prepare for the kayaking leg of the Pole Pedal Paddle; 6-8 p.m. May 9, 2-4 p.m. May 12; $45; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/events/pole-pedal-paddle-boat-rental-clinic/ or 541-317-9407.

Pole Pedal Paddle: May 19; the iconic six-leg race from Mt. Bachelor to the Old Mill District. Complete the alpine and nordic ski, cycling, 10K run, paddling and 800-meter sprint race as an individual or with a partner or team; $45-$210; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 322 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; www.pppbend.com or 541-388-0002.

Kids Mini Pole Pedal Paddle: May 20; kids in kindergarten through 5th grade will complete a group “challenge”, obstacle course and sprint in teams of six; 9 a.m.; $150 per team; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 322 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; www.mbsef.org/events/selco-kids-mini-ppp or 541-388-0002.

Polo

Intro to Polo Clinic: May 19; learn the basics of polo, how to swing a mallet on a horse and rules of the game; horses, tack and equipment are provided and no riding experience necessary; 1 p.m.; $75 includes horse, tack and equipment; Bend Polo Club, 60580 Gosney Road, Bend; www.bendpoloclubinfo.com/ or 541-420-4385.

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 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; A 3- to 5-mile mid-week run for runners of all paces; 6 p.m.; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/weekly-runs.

FootZone’s 10k Training Group begins: Saturday; learn workouts that will make you a stronger runner, nutrition specific to longer distances, efficient running form, warm ups and cool down while safely gaining mileage to complete your first 10K; 8 a.m.; $70 before 4/8/18, $80 after; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/10K-training-group-begins/ or 541-317-3568.

FootZone’s IntroRUN 5K Training Group: Saturday; learn about running form, breathing, warm-ups, nutrition, gear while you train for your first 5K over 7 weeks. Includes training calendar, two coached workouts per week, tech tee, and FootZone fun; 8 a.m.; $70 on or before 4/8/18, $80 after; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; www.footzonebend.com/event/footzone-introrun-training-group-starts/ 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.

Sisters “Better Half” Marathon: Saturday; run/walk a 1/4 marathon or a half marathon on your own or do the half marathon with a partner (each person completes 6.55 miles). Proceeds will benefit the Sisters High School swim team; 9 a.m.; $40-$70; Village Green Park, 335 S. Elm St., Sisters; www.sistershalfmarathon.com.

Miles for Mothers: May 12; the 5K/10K course follows the Dry Canyon trail. Both races will begin at 9 am. The 1K Kids race will circle the American Legion sports complex and up the canyon a short distance; 9 a.m.; $10-$30; American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Redmond/MilesforMothers.

Prineville Hotshots Memorial Run: May 12; 10k run, 5k run/walk, kids fun run and BBQ in the park in memory of those lost to the South Canyon Fire in 1994; 9 a.m.; $15 for kids run, $25 for 5K/10K if preregistering; Ochoco Creek Park, 430 NE Juniper St., Prineville; www.facebook.com/PrinevilleMemorialHotshotRun/.

Smith Rock Road Half Marathon and 10K: May 13; relatively fast with minimal elevation change, this road race features two popular distances that provide amazing views of the Cascade mountains and the sheer rock faces at Smith Rock State Park; 7 a.m.; $60 for 10K, $80 for half marathon; Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne; https://gobeyondracing.com/races/smith-rock-half-marathon-10k/.

Run for Recovery: May 19; 5K, 10K and kids fun run; supports the Redmond Alano Club; 9 a.m.; $30 or $25 per runner for teams of 5 or more; American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.redmondalanoclub.com/run-for-recovery or 541-480-4019.

Soccer

Cascade Rush Tryouts: May 12 and 16; tryouts for U11 to U14 players. Preregister at www.cascaderush.com. Boys will tryout at 10 a.m. May 12, followed by girls at noon. Second session to be held at Three Sisters Adventist Christian School; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12, 4-8 p.m. May 16; $20 to tryout; Morning Star Christian School, 19741 Baker Road, Bend; www.cascaderush.com.

Swimming

Adaptive Swim Lessons, Session 6: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11; lessons for swimmers with disabilities. Instruction staff is trained in adaptive aquatics & instruction techniques for patrons with disabilities. For a consultation call Jessica Rowan at 541-548-6066; 5:30-6 p.m.; $36; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-6066.

Pre-School Levels: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; for ages 3 to 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 Monday/Wednesday/Friday, $40 Tuesday/Thursday; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Six Years and Up Basic Levels: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; for ages 6 and up, the first three levels program (white, orange and green); 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m.; $36 Monday/Wednesday/Friday, $40 Tuesday/Thursday; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Swim for Life Levels: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; 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 Monday/Wednesday/Friday, $40 Tuesday/Thursday; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Waterbabies, Session 6: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 23-May 11; a parent/child aquatics program designed to introduce infants and toddlers ages 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.

Junior Eels, Session 4: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; for ages 6 and up, the program is designed to be a fun, rigorous initiation into the world of competitive swimming. Participants in this program should have a sincere interest in the sport of swimming; 5:30-6 p.m.; $40; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Fitness Swimmer Stroke Clinic, Session 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24-May 24; for ages 12 and up, learn stroke techniques that will assist you in the ability to swim full laps and swim for fitness. Must be able to swim 25 meters before starting class; 6-6:30 p.m.; $40; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.raprd.org/swim-lessons or 541-548-7275.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Open Play: Mondays and Wednesdays; 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; 6:30-9:30 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.

Track and Field

COTC Cheetah Cubs: starts May 7; Central Oregon Track Club offers instruction in sprinting, middle and long distance running, throws, jumping and hurdles for boys and girls 6-10. The season runs from May 7 through June 21; 5:30 p.m.; $100 and $20 USATF membership; Pilot Butte Middle School, 1501 NE Neff Road, Bend; www.centraloregontrackclub.com/cheetah_cubs.

WAter Sports

Basic Skills Kayaking Class: Saturdays though May 26; Thursdays, May 3-31; 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.

Brace & Roll: Thursdays and Fridays, May 3-Oct. 5; learn brace and roll maneuvers in a whitewater kayak; 5 p.m.; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/brace-roll-tumalo-creek-summer/ or 541-797-6231.

Paddle Festival Kayak Clinic: May 4-6; introductory courses to kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding; 10 a.m.-noon May 4 and 5, 1-3 p.m. May 6; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/two-hour-paddlefest-kayak-sup-clinics/ or 541-317-9407.

Paddle Festival Paddleboard Clinic: May 4 and 6; an introduction to kayak and standup paddleboard courses; 2-4 p.m.; $35; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/two-hour-paddlefest-kayak-sup-clinics/ or 541-317-9407.

Spring Paddle Festival: May 5; try the latest models of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards and learn from experts and pros; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/events/spring-paddlefest-2018/ or 541-317-9407.

Half-day Deschutes River Kayaking Tour: Fridays starting May 11 and Tuesdays starting June 1; kayak down the Deschutes River with others; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays; $75; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/half-day-deschutes-river-kayak-tour/ or 541-317-9407.

Basic Skills Paddleboarding Class: Sundays starting May 13, Thursdays starting June 7; learn comprehensive safety and basic paddle stroke techniques in this beginner stand-up paddleboard class; 10 a.m.-noon Sundays, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursdays; $55; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; https://tumalocreek.com/tour/basic-skills-standup-paddleboard-class/ or 541-797-6231.