More than 100 girls came out from 15 area high school tennis programs on Sunday to the Vancouver Tennis Center to take part in the VTC Foundation’s tennis gear swap.
Donations of rackets, bags, shoes and other equipment were available for free to players and coaches.
The VTC Foundation posted on its Facebook page that there is still a need for at least 25 more rackets to distribute to area players and coaches. Any older or newer rackets can be dropped off at the Vancouver Tennis Center (5300 E. 18th St., next to Fort Vancouver High School), as well as any other used tennis gear.
Area high schools have seen a big boom in tennis team participation over the years and this spring is no exception. More than 60 rackets were given away on Sunday.
Call VTC at 360-487-8123 with any questions about donating or the program.
Blooms to Brews Marathon set for April
Registration is open for the Blooms to Brews Marathon, which will be April 29 starting and finishing at Horseshoe Lake Park in Woodland.
There are several events that participants can enter: marathon, four-person marathon relay, half marathon and a 10K run/walk.
The marathon, a USATF certified Boston Marathon qualifier, begins at 7:30 a.m. Through April 25, entry fee is $210 for the Blooms to Brews Challenge package (includes custom embroidered jacket and VIP tent access), or $110 without. VIP access (which includes massage therapy, food and drinks) can be purchased separately for $40 through March 27.
The marathon relay is limited to 100 teams of four participants with each runner doing a 6.5-mile leg of the race. Entry fee through April 25 is $210 per team.
The half marathon, which begins at 7:40 a.m. on race day, has an $80 registration fee through April 25, and the 10K, starting at 7:50 a.m., is $55 through April 25.
More information and online registration can be found at: http://www.bloomstobrews.com/
CCRC putting on two March runs
The Clark County Running Club has two events scheduled this month.
The Washougal Greenway 3- and 6-mile run is 10 a.m. Saturday. The run begins on the corner of S.E. Yale Street and S.E. Second Avenue in Camas. It’s an out-and-back 3-mile course, or do it twice for the 6-miler.
The WSU 3.5-mile run is 10 a.m. March 24 on the WSU Vancouver campus. Race starts by the far Gray parking lot on the back side of the campus.
For more information about these runs or the CCRC, visit www.clarkcountyrunningclub.org.
Chiefs rugby team at Camas on Saturday
The Clark County Chiefs rugby team has a home game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas. This is the start of the second half season as the first portion was played in the fall.
The Chiefs are a men’s social rugby club in their third season. They are affiliated with the Clark County Warriors high school team, which draws players many Vancouver-area high schools.
The Chiefs are also always looking for players — men or women. Interested players can email clarkcountychiefs@gmail.com or just show up at a practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also visit www.clarkcountychiefs.com for more details.
QuickStart programs for kids this spring
The spring season of QuickStart Sports beginner programs are open for registration.
There are options for T- ball, soccer and flag football in Vancouver at Marine Park, Salmon Creek at Vista Meadows Park, Battle Ground at Kiwanis Park, and Ridgefield at Fairgrounds Park.
Spring break camps are also open for registration. Kids in grades K-5 can participate in two-day basketball or baseball camp in Battle Ground.
For a complete list of beginner programs go to www.QuickStartSportsLLC.com and click the “Beginner Programs” tab. Registration is also on the website.
