TO SUBMIT CALENDAR ITEMS — The Community Sports Calendar is updated each Tuesday. Submit items for the calendar by sending an e-mail to paul.danzer@columbian.com, or call 360-735-4521.
THIS WEEK
Girlfriends Half Marathon — 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 17. A 13.1-mile run and walk exclusively for women. The fourth-annual event is sold out, but volunteers are needed and spectators are welcome. The start/finish line is at Northwest Personal Training, at 11th and Broadway in downtown Vancouver. Event benefits the Susan G. Komen For the Cure in Clark County. Details: www.nwpersonaltraining.com.
Burnt Bridge Creek 3.4-mile Run — 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 17. This run is on the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail west of Andresen Road. Directions: Go south from SR-500 on Andresen Road. Then turn west (right) on 18th Street. Go left at the stop light at Devine Road. Parking for the trailhead is on the east side of Devine Road. More parking available on 18th Street, if needed. Restrooms available. Run director: Lance Thiede 360-910-6803.
Youth basketball — Area basketball teams and programs have tryouts scheduled during the month of October. Look under the Basketball Teams and Tryouts header for details about some of them.
AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND ONGOING ACTIVITIES
BABE RUTH BASEBALL
Camas Washougal Babe Ruth Baseball League. Web site: www.cwbaberuth.com. This league serves players ages 13-15 who live in Cascade Park, and the cities of Camas and Washougal. The service area extends from I-205 east to Skamania County and south of Padden Parkway to the Columbia River. For players ages 13-15. For information, visit the Web site or call 360-834-3223.
Hazel Dell Metro. Web site: www.hazeldellmetro.com. This league serves players ages 13-15 who live in Vancouver west of I-205, and covers all of Clark County north of Padden Parkway. In addition to Babe Ruth divisions for ages 13, and 14-15, HDM offers baseball on 70-foot basepaths for age 12.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
No Clark County American Legion baseball in 2010. Questions about American Legion can be directed to Bruce Jensen by e-mail at nordliness@comcast.net.
OTHER BASEBALL LEAGUES
Clark County Junior Baseball Association — Web site: www.ccjba.net.
Columbia River Miracle League. Web site: www.columbiarivermiracleleague.org. A baseball league for disabled players. Field is at the Harmony Sports Complex. Games Saturdays in the spring and fall. 2010 Fall Ball begins on Sept. 11. Contact: Ralph Heiser, 360-260-9293. Volunteer coaches needed for fall.
ADULT BASEBALL LEAGUES AND TRYOUTS
Northwest Independent Baseball League — An 18-and-older wood-bat adult baseball league that plays games at Clark College, and at Walker and Sckavone stadiums in Portland. Fall registration open. Web site: www.nwibl.org. Contact: call 503-208-2009 or e-mail to Baseball@nwibl.org.
Thunder Dome — Indoor baseball training facility at 7500 NE 16th Ave., Vancouver. For details, call 503-568-8100, or send an e-mail info@clarkcountythunder.com.
BASEBALL YOUTH TEAMS AND TRYOUTS
Bulldogs Baseball Academy — Fielding competitive youth baseball teams in several age divisions. Web site: www.eteamz.com/bba, or call Rip Ramsey at 360-433-7159.
Camas Junior Baseball — Information, visit www.eccba.com or send an e-mail to allsportfans@comcast.net.
Cardinals Baseball Club — Teams forming for players under age 10 and under age 12. More Information: www.cardinalsbaseballclub.net
Clark County Stealth 12U Junior Baseball — For tryout information contact Clay Foley at 360-608-7207 or by e-mail to pwhfan14@gmail.com.
Clark County Thunder — Fielding 10U and 12U baseball teams. Also renting space to teams in the Thunder Dome, an indoor baseball training facility at 7500 N.E. 16th Ave. in Hazel Dell. Details: Mike Callaham, 503-568-8100, or e-mail to info@clarkaountythunder.com.
Clark County Titans Youth Foundation JBO baseball tryouts — Teams forming in the 10-and-under, 12-U and 14-U age divisions. Details: contact Darin Henry at president@titansfoundation.org, or visit www.titansfoundation.org.
Gunners Baseball Club Association (GBCA) 16U, 14U and 12U — Interested players should contact coaches Nathan Mosley at 503-544-3135 or e-mail at mosley@longballacademy.com, or Robert Fix at 971-570-4755 or e-mail at fix@longballacademy. Visit www.gunnersbaseballclub.org.
Slugger Baseball, Age 9 team — For players who will be Little League age 9 for the 2011 baseball season. To try out you must reserve a spot by contacting either Troy Schmidt at 360-921-9975 (e-mail raider114@comcast.net) or Sonny Patel at 360-624-1190 (email sonnyppatel@comcast.net).
Team Faith Baseball — Team Faith fields competitive youth baseball and softball teams at several age levels. Website: www.teamfaithyouthsports.com. For more information, contact Mario Rivera at teamfaithbaseball@comcast.net or 360-907-6405.
Vancouver Cardinals 16U and 18U — The summer baseball program is open to all high school players ages 16-18 and includes a 16-and-under and an 18-and-under team. To learn more, contact Rip Ramsey or Ben McGrew by e-mail at vancouvercardinals@live.com.
BASEBALL UMPIRES
The Evergreen Baseball Umpires Association provides umpires for high school, American Legion, Babe Ruth, and other youth leagues in Clark County. Anyone 16 and older may become an umpire. Contact: Paul Levine 503-871-9065, or e-mail umpirepaul_1999@yahoo.com. You can also get information at our web site: www.eteamz.com/EBUA.
ADULT BASKETBALL
Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation
www.vanclarkparks-rec.org
Firstenburg Drop-In Women’s Basketball (ages 18 and older) — 7:45-9:45 p.m. Tuesdays at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave. Cost: $5.75 drop-in fee, free for pass holders.
Marshall Center Drop-In Adult Basketball — 5:30-8 a.m. Monday through Friday; 12:30-2 p.m. Mondays; 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays (30- and 50-and-older); 7:20-9:45 p.m. Thursdays; 6-8 p.m. Fridays. Gym is split for men and women. Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLaughlin Blvd. Cost: $5, free for pass holders.
BASKETBALL CAMPS AND TRAINING
Dan Dickau Basketball Academy — Individual, small group, and large group training for all ages and abilities. Head trainer is Daven Harmeling, a 2009 graduate of WSU, where he played for the Cougars. The Dan Dickau Basketball Academy was created by Dan Dickau and Travis Drake. As Dickau continues his playing career, his on-court involvement in this academy is limited to the summer months. He is involved in the vision and structure of the academy, as well as working with Daven Harmeling to create workout plans. To learn more, visit www.dickauacademy.com.
Pure Advantage Basketball Academy — In partnership with 24 Hour Fitness at 13019 NE 4th Plain Rd. For more information please visit www.pureadvantagebasketball.com. Individual, small group, and large group training for all ages and abilities. Team tryouts — GBoys Winter Tryouts for grades 3-8 on Nov. 14. All tryouts at Palms 24 Hour Fitness. High School Boot Camp runs 4-6 p.m. Nov. 1-Nov. 12.
West Basketball — For details about team and individual coaching, contact Greg West at 360-773-0657 or westbasketball63@yahoo.com.
BASKETBALL LEAGUES
HotShots Youth Sports Basketball Leagues — Recreational basketball for boys and girls in grades 1-6. 2010 fall session registration deadline was Oct. 1. More information online at www.hotshotsyouthsports.org. Contact HotShots at 360-604-7955.
PortlandBasketball.com — Recreation and competitive adult basketball leagues throughout the Vancouver-Portland metro area. New leagues forming in October. Details: www.portlandbasketball.com, or call 503-493-9335.
Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Youth basketball — Co-ed. leagues start in January for ages 5-6 1/2 and 6 1/2 -7. Saturday games at Marshall Center, with one practice during the week. Five games for ages 5-6 1/2 , $41. Seven games for ages 6 1/2 -7, $67. To Register: 360-487-7100 or www.vanclarkparks-rec.org
BASKETBALL OFFICIATING
The Evergreen Basketball Officials Association For details, contact Neil Anderson at 360-921-7145 or George St. Pierre at 360-450-7799.
BASKETBALL TEAMS AND TRYOUTS
Camas Select Boys Basketball — This is an a basketball program for boys in grades 5-8 who live within the Camas School District who want to participate in advanced competition in preparation for Camas High School basketball. The teams will play from mid-November through mid-February (Oregon Prep Basketball and other local tournaments). For more information please contact Scott Preuninger AT scott.preuninger@camas.wednet.edu or 360-521-9329. Tryouts have been completed.
Salmon Creek Storm Select girls basketball — Tryouts for girls in grades 6-8 have been completed. Salmon Creek Storm Select is building a roster for one team of the best players in Clark County. Contact Mark at Fultz_mark@yahoo.com with any questions.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Oregon Prep Basketball Tournaments — Youth basketball tournaments held in the fall, winter and spring, some in Vancouver. Oregon Prep Basketball holds tournaments for teams of boys in grades 4-8 and teams of girls in grades 5-8. For details, visit www.oregonprepbasketball.com, or call 360-885-7810.
CURLING
Evergreen Curling Club — Web site: www.evergreencurling.org. Home rink is at the Lloyd Center mall in northeast Portland. League play on Sunday and Tuesday evenings beginning in October Phone number: 360-314-6267.
CYCLING CLUBS
Portland Wheelmen Touring Club — In conjunction with River City Bicycles, the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club offers free family rides. For details on this and other rides, visit www.owtc.com or www.rivercitybicycles.com
Vancouver Bicycle Club — The Vancouver Bicycle Club is a volunteer run non-profit with more than 800 members. The club offers many small group rides each month for cyclists of all ages and ability levels. For more information go to www.vbc-usa.com.
FOOTBALL YOUTH LEAGUES
CYO Vancouver Youth Football and Cheerleading — Football and cheerleading program for grades 3-8. Season runs mid-August to mid-November. Grades 3-4 play full-uniform flag football. Grades 5-6 and 7-8 tackle football teams. For registration or more information, call 503-231-9484, or visit www.region7cardinals.org.
Clark County Youth Football — Tackle football and cheer in the fall for grades 2-8. 2010 season is under way. Cost $200. Learn more, including late registration details, at www.ccyf.com.
Pop Warner of Southwest Washington — Tackle football and cheer in the fall for ages 5-15. 2010 season is under way. Clubs for students in these school districts: Vancouver, Evergreen, combination of Battle Ground, Hockinson, La Center and Ridgefield; combination of Camas and Washougal. Details at www.swwapopwarner.org.
Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Flag Football — Coed leagues start in January for kids ages 7-9 and 10-12. Saturday games at Marshall Park or Hudson’s Bay High School J.V. field, with one practice during the week. Seven games. $67. To Register: 360-487-7100 or www.vanclarkparks-rec.org.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Union Cheer Camp — For girls ages 4-13. Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to noon at Union High School. Cost: $30. More information: www.unioncheerboosters.com.
GOLF
TOURNAMENTS
Fund-raising tournaments
None scheduled. To submit tournament information, e-mail paul.danzer@columbian.com.
LACROSSE
King’s Way Lacrosse — For boys who live in Clark County. Do not need to attend King’s Way Christian schools. Competitive high school boys teams play in the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association in the spring. Youth teams (grades 5-8) play in Portland-area leagues. Details: www.kingswaylacrosse.org.
Southwest Washington Youth Lacrosse Club — Fall indoor lacrosse classes for grades 1-8 begin in September at the Vancouver Park and Recreation Marshall and Firstenburg community centers. Details: www.swwashingtonlacrosse.org
LITTLE LEAGUE
Little League’s main season runs March-July, including All-Star play. Some leagues offer fall ball programs. Little League is an all-volunteer program. In Washington, it is organized into 11 districts, two of which serve The Columbian’s readership area. Registration for the main spring-summer season is held in January and February. Boundary maps for the leagues in those districts are available on the district Web sites (listed below).
Here is some basic Little League information:
— Most leagues offer baseball and softball. Baseball for players ages 5-18 are based on the player’s age on April 30, 2011. Softball for girls ages 5-18 are based on player’s age on Dec. 31, 2010.
— Practices began in March and the Little League season runs through mid-June, followed by all-star competition.
— Little League is run by volunteers.
— Challenger Division. Battle Ground/Highlands, Columbia, and LaCamas are leagues that offer a Challenger Division for disabled players ages 20 and younger who live in southwest Washington.
Contact: Dawn Quintana, 360-773-6928, or by e-mail to dawn.quintana@yahoo.com.
Columbia. Web site: www.eteamz.com/columbiall. More information: 360-696-1278.
Columbia Girls Softball League. A Little League softball league for girls in the Central Vancouver, Columbia, and Fort Vancouver boundaries. Registration for this league is at the same times and locations as those leagues.
East County (Washougal). Web site: www.eastcountyll.com.
Contact e-mail: kimgarner@eastcountyll.com.
Evergreen. Web site: www.evergreenlittleleague.com.
Contact the league: By phone 360-687-4154; or by e-mail to contactus@bgll.org.
Glenwood. Web site (new): www.glenwoodlittleleague.org.
Hazel Dell. Web site: www.hdll.org.
For information visit www.hdll.org or call 360-574-6373.
Highlands (Brush Prairie/Hockinson areas). Web site: www.highlandsll.com. Contact: Bruce Kirschbaum 360-904-9563, e-mail: Bruce.kirschenbaum@fullscope.com.
Kalama. Web site: www.eteamz.com/kalamaLL.
ROWING
Vancouver Lake Crew at Vancouver Lake Park — www.vancouverlakecrew.com Programs for adults, high school school, and middle school rowers. Learn to row classes available. See website for full details.? Contact: Anita Roberts at 360-600-6408.
RUGBY TEAMS AND TRYOUTS
Vancouver Sharks high school rugby team and Vancouver Sharks Old Boys men’s team. Men play in fall and spring. High school season in the spring. All are welcome. Details www.vancouverrugbyclub.com.
RUNNING
RACES AND EVENTS
Clark County Running Club
All CCRC runs are free to members unless noted. There is a $2 fee for non-members. There is no pre-registration. Register 30 minutes before the start of the race. Baby joggers, head phones, and dogs not allowed. Web site: www.ccrunning.org.
Sunday, Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. — Burnt Bridge Creek 3.4-mile Run. This run is on the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail west of Andresen Road. Directions: Go south from SR-500 on Andresen Road. Then turn west (right) on 18th Street. Go left at the stop light at Devine Road. Parking for the trailhead is on the east side of Devine Road. More parking available on 18th Street, if needed. Restrooms available. Run director: Lance Thiede 360-910-6803.
Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. — Marine Park Halloween Costume Run. Quarter-mile kids run at 10 a.m., 4-mile run at 10:15 a.m. Costumes are suggested, but not required. There will be treats for all. The run is on the Renaissance Trail. Directions: From Highway 14, take the Columbia House exit to Columbia Shores Boulevad south, then turn east on Columbia Way to the park area just west of Marine Park Way. There are two parking areas. One is on Columbia Way and the other is on Marine Park Way. Restrooms available. Run Directors: Chet and Erin Gardner 360-883-0317.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. — Salmon Creek Park 4- and 8-mile Run. Both runs are an out-and-back on the paved Salmon Creek Trail. Directions: From Highway 99, go west on N.E. 117th Street to Salmon Creek Park. Parking is free and restrooms are available. Run Directors: Bryan and Sandy Chapman 360-989-7065.
OTHER RUNS
Girlfriends Half Marathon — 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 17. A 13.1-mile run and walk exclusively for women. the fourth-annual event is sold out, but volunteers are needed and spectators are welcome. The start/finish line is at Northwest Personal Training, at 11th and Broadway in downtown Vancouver. Event benefits the Susan G. Komen For the Cure in Clark County. Details: www.nwpersonaltraining.com.
RUNNERS TRAINING PROGRAMS
Fit Right Northwest — Programs for beginning runners and walkers to train for race distances from 5-kilometers up to a marathon distance. Fit Right Northwest contact: 700 SE 160th Ave., Suite 111. Phone: 360-885-4556.
SAILING CLUBS
Vancouver Lake Sailing Club — www.vlsc.org. Summer sailing lessons for kids and adults. Information: David Collins, sailing school director, 503-313-5356.
YOUTH RECREATIONAL SOCCER
Columbia Youth Soccer Federation — Soccer for ages 4-18 as of July 31. CYSF clubs are in Vancouver and northern Clark County. Web site: www.cysfsoccer.org.
Camas-Washougal Soccer Club — Soccer for ages 4-18 as of July 31. Details at www.cwsoccer.com, or call 360-834-6292.
Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation — Indoor soccer, co-ed. Leagues start in January for kids ages 4 1/2 -5 and 6-7. Tuesday or Thursday evening games at the Marshall Community Center, with one practice during the week. 7 games. $56. To Register: 360-487-7100 or www.vanclarkparks-rec.org.
YOUTH SOCCER CLUBS
FC Kolb Advanced Soccer Academy — A soccer program forming in Clark County for serious youth soccer players. The annual fee is $20,000. Not affiliated with any American club or with Washington Youth Soccer. For details, send an e-mail to fckolb@gmail.com.
SOCCER TRAINING
Youth Training — Jordan Stoyanoff, former professional soccer player and coach, offers basic soccer training for boys and girls ages 8-12. Training focuses on soccer-related fitness and speed, and body and ball control skills. For details, call 360-260-4373 or send an e-mail to jordanstoyanoff@hotmail.com.
SOFTBALL
VANCOUVER GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Girls fastpitch softball — Season runs in the spring and summer. Web site: www.vgsafp.org.
SOFTBALL TEAM TRYOUTS
Vancouver Force 12-U and 14-U —Scheduled tryouts have been held. To view team information, visit web site forcefastpitch.com. To schedule tryouts, email BaseballfreakL2k@aol.com, or call Andy Hutchinson 503-969-3487.
Illusion Fastpitch of Kelso — Team seeks girls interested in playing the 2010 ages 14 and younger fall season in September and the 2011 14-U tournament season. For tryout information, contact Lou Mendez at 360-636-1067 or 360-957-4759.
Team Rampage — Team Rampage, a first-year 12U B Vancouver softball team, will hold tryouts on Sept. 25 for the 2011 season. All interested girls are welcome. The tryout will take place 3-6 p.m. on the varsity softball field at Prairie High School, 11500 NE 117th Ave. Registration at 2:45 for parents. The tTryouts start at 3 p.m. sharp. Interest players who cannot attend this tryout are encouraged to contact Team Rampage at these e-mail addresses: bluiiedgal@aol.com or mschell@mergenthaler.net.
SOFTBALL UMPIRES
Evergreen Fastpitch Officials Association — The association provides umpires for area high school and youth softball. To learn more, contact Dennis Schodt, 360-909-5785.
SWIMMING TEAMS
Columbia River Swim Team — Year-round program for competitive youth swimmers based at The Club at Fishers Landing (formerly Bally Total Fitness) at 16096 SE 15th St., in Vancouver Web site: www.eteamz.com/crstwaveriders.
Columbia River Swim Team Masters — A team for swimmers 18 and older to compete in USA Swimming sanctioned meets. Practices 5:30-6:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at The Club at Fishers Landing. www.eteamz.com/crstwaveriders.
Southwest Washington Masters Swiming — A team for swimmers 18 and older to compete in USA Swimming sanctioned meets. Practices at LaCamas Swim and Sport.
LaCamas Headhunters — Year-round program for competitive youth swimmers based at LaCamas Swim and Sport in Camas.
Tornadoes Swim Team — Year-round program for competitive youth swimmers. Web site: www.tornadoesswimteam.org.
Vancouver Swim Club — Year-round program for competitive youth swimmers. Web site: www.vancouverswimclub.com.
TRIATHLONS AND DUATHLONS
Submit event information by e-mail to paul.danzer@columbian.com.
TRIATHLONS AND DUATHLONS TRAINING
Most health clubs offer training programs for triathlons. Here are some Clark County businesses that offer training:
Northwest Personal Training, 1011 Broadway in Vancouver. 360-574-7292 to reserve a spot Web site: www.nwpersonaltraining.com.
Fit Right Northwest — 700 SE 160th Ave., Suite 111, 360-885-4556.
Lacamas Swim and Sport — 2950 NW 38th Avenue, Camas, 360-834-8506.
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES
Columbia Empire Volleyball Association — Competitive youth and high school volleyball leagues in the Vancouver-Portland area. Website: www.columbiaempirevolleyball.com. Phone: 503-644-7468.
United States Youth Volleyball League. An instructional volleyball league for boys and girls ages 7-16 in Lake Oswego, Ore. Details: www.usyvl.org, or 888-988-7985.
WALKING CLUBS
All Weather Walkers — A non-profit walking club based in Vancouver. At all club-sponsored events, eyeglasses and hearing aids are collected for the local Lions Club, as well as old cellular phones and chargers, which are formatted and reprogrammed to dial 911, for the Wireless Foundation’s “Call To Protect” program. Children and adults alike will benefit from these donations. Details: www.allweatherwalkers.org.
WALKING EVENTS
Submit event information by e-mail to paul.danzer@columbian.com.
WRESTLING CLUBS
Askeo International Mat Club. Wrestling club for all ages. Located at 5909 N.E. 109th Ave, at the intersection of Fourth Plain and Covington roads. Practices are 8-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Damon McPherson at 360-773-3382.
Lord’s Gym Wrestling Club. Program for wrestlers in grades 1-12. Meets 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: Ali Batroukh 360-907-5091.
Southwest Washington Wrestling Club — Wrestling club for all ages. Practice has begun for the 2009-10 season. Practices are 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays in the wrestling room at Battle Ground High School. For information about the club, or about wrestling competitions in the area, contact Merle Crockett at 360-263-4947 or mcrockett@clarkpud.com.
