The Washington State Open and Women’s bowling tournaments will be hosted by Clark County USBC beginning April 6.
The Open Championship was last hosted by Clark County in 1977 and the Women’s Championship was last here in 1996.
The host bowling centers are Husted’s Hazel Dell Lanes and Allen’s Crosley Lanes. Competition will be the weekends of April 6-7, 13-14, 27-28, May 4-5 and 11-12.
Registration information is available online at wsusbc.net.
Big turnout for tennis gear giveaway
Vancouver Tennis Center saw a big turnout for its free tennis gear swap for the high school girls tennis season in Clark County.
It’s the fourth year in a row the VTC Foundation has put on the gear swap prior to the girls tennis season after seeing a need for equipment as turnout for teams continues to grow.
The three-hour event on Sunday drew 127 players representing nearly every high school in Clark County.
Players had their pick of racquets, bags, shoes and clothing all for free.
The need still exists for used racquets and donations can still be dropped off at VTC for distribution to area coaches and programs.
What isn’t given away this season is kept for future gear swaps.
The VTC Foundation is also planning a gear swap prior to the boys tennis season in the fall and donations for that are also being accepted.
For any questions about the gear swap program, call 360-624-3931 or stop by VTC at 5300 E. 18th St. in Vancouver.
Running calendar
• March 9 — Heritage Trail 3-, 5- and 7-mile run put on by the Clark County Running Club. Starts at 10 a.m. by the boat launch on the east end of the trail. More info at clarkcountyrunningclub.org.
• March 23 — Salmon Creek 3- and 6-mile runs starting at 10 a.m. by Klineline Park. Put on by the Clark County Running Club. More info at clarkcountyrunningclub.org.
• March 24 — Couve Clover Run, 3-, 7- and 10-mile event at 9 a.m. in downtown Vancouver in front of Main Event, 800 Main Street. Registration fee prior to March 22 ranges from $50-$80 for adults. Put on by Why Racing Events to support local charities. More info online at https://whyracingevents.com/event/1026/#event-home.
Baseball showcase coming to Ridgefield
High school baseball players can register now for the Pacific Northwest Prospect I.D. event coming to the Ridgefield Outdoor Complex on June 25.
Put on by Prep Baseball Report, the event is open to those graduating from high school in 2020 through 2023.
Fees are $175 (pitcher only), $200 (position player) or $225 (multiple positions).
More info at www.prepbaseballreport.com.
