BASEBALL
Bend Elks Camps: Fifth of eight winter camps (mostly one-day camps) is Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-noon for players 8-13; noon-2 p.m. for players 14-18; Bend Fieldhouse, Bend; $45 per day; bendelks.com/Fieldhouse/Upcoming+Camps/default.aspx.
Bend South Little League Registration: Friday, Jan. 18, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Bend Fieldhouse at Vince Genna Stadium, 401 S.E. Roosevelt, Bend; hoveytwo@gmail.com.
Private Pitching Instruction: With former Bend Elks and minor league player Dave McKae; pitching and hitting instruction; video analysis optional; $40 for 40-minute lesson or $55 for 1-hour video analysis; 541-480-8786; pitchingperfection@gmail.com.
Private Lessons: With Ryan Jordan, a graduate of Bend High School and a former Bend Elk who played at Lane Community College and the University of La Verne; specifically for catching and hitting, but also for all positions; available after 3 p.m. on weekdays, open scheduling on weekends; at the Bend Fieldhouse or an agreed upon location; $30 per half hour or $55 per hour; discounts for multiple players in a single session, referrals or booking multiple sessions; cash only; 541-788-2722; rjordan@uoregon.edu.
BASKETBALL
Mini Hoopsters: Ages 3-4; dribble, pass and shoot in beginners basketball program; Feb. 18-March 10; practices once per week and games on Saturdays; registration deadline is Jan. 12; $35; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
Middle School Basketball: For girls in grades six through eight in Bend-La Pine Schools; Jan. 14-March 12; emphasis on skill development, participation, sportsmanship and fun; practices and games will take place on weekdays; uniform tops provided; registration deadline is Thursday; walk-in registration only; $54, scholarships available; 541-389-7275; bendparksandrec.org.
Sisters Shootout Series: Three tournaments, Jan. 19-21, Feb. 16-17, Feb. 23-24; Sisters; for boys and girls teams in grades five through eight; four-game guarantee; $250-$275 per team; jerry@sistersrecreation.com; sistersshootout.com.
Trinity Lutheran Skills Camp: For boys and girls in grades two through five; Monday, Jan. 21; 9 a.m.-noon; Trinity Lutheran School, Bend; $22 park district residents, $29 otherwise; 541-389-7275; bendparksandrec.org.
CLIMBING
Bend Endurance Academy Competition Team: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m., through June 27; ages 10-18; focuses on bouldering with opportunities to compete in USA Climbing's Bouldering Series; mike@bendenduranceacademy.org; BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
Bend Endurance Academy Development Team: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., through Jan. 30; ages 10-18; for the climber looking to develop a solid foundation of movement and technical climbing skills; mike@bendenduranceacademy.org; BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
CYCLING
USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships: Wednesday, Jan. 9-Sunday, Jan. 13; Madison, Wis.; elite, age group, masters, juniors, collegiate and single speed divisions; online registration opens Wednesday; usacycling.org/2013/cyclo-cross-nationals.
Southern Baja, Mexico, Singletrack Tours: Feb. 2-7 and Feb. 16-20; Baja, Mexico; includes four days of riding and five nights of accommodations, all meals and a Specialized full suspension bike rental; tours limited to 12 riders; $925 (airfare not included); 541-385-7002; cogwild.com/multi-day-vacations/baja-singletrack.
Bend Endurance Academy Cyclocross Team: Ages 10-18; option to extend to Jan. 6; 4 p.m.-6 p.m.; for beginners to advanced riders; teaches bike handling skills, fitness workouts and race strategy in a fun and safe environment; beginner participants may use mountain bikes; team offers weekly training sessions and fully supported travel to Oregon Junior Series races; bill@bendenduranceacademy.org or enroll online BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
Indoor Cycling Classes: At Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; limited to eight riders per class; classes are based on each rider's power output for an individual workout in a group setting; all classes 60 minutes in length except for on Saturdays (85 minutes) and Sundays (180 minutes, can choose to ride for any or all of the time during these sessions); at noon on Mondays; at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays; at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; at 6:30 a.m., noon, 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursdays; at 9:30 a.m. on Fridays; at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays; at 8 a.m. on Sundays; $18 or 15 points on Power Pass per class; www.poweredbybowen.com, 541-585-1500.
Fix-A-Flat Clinic: Learn how to repair a punctured mountain- or road-bike tire; 10 a.m. Sundays; Sunnyside Sports, 930 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; free; 541-382-8018.
Trinity Bikes Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Redmond at Trinity Bikes, 865 S.W. 17th St.; Mondays; 6 p.m.; somewhat casual pace; 541-923-5650.
Eurosports Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Sisters from Eurosports, 182 E. Hood St.; Saturdays; check with the shop for start time; all riders welcome; 541-549-2471; www.eurosports.us.
Hutch's Noon Ride: Group road bike ride starting in Bend from Hutch's Bicycles east-side location, 820 N.E. Third St., at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; and from Hutch's west-side location, 725 N.W. Columbia St., at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays; pace varies; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.
Hutch's Saturday Ride: Group road bike ride begins at 10 a.m. Saturdays in Bend from Hutch's Bicycles east-side location, 820 N.E. Third St.; approximately 40 miles; vigorous pace; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.
HIKING
Silver Striders Guide Service: Two-week hiking trip to Banff and Jasper National Parks in Canada; July 25-Aug. 7; explore these parks and hike Alberta's best trails; trip geared towards those age 55 and older; strideon@silverstriders.com; 541-383-8077; silverstriders.com
Learn the Art of Tracking Animals: Guided walks and workshops with a professional tracker; ongoing; 8 a.m.-noon; learn to identify and interpret tracks, signs and scat of animals in the region; two or more walks per month; $35; 541-633-7045; dave@wildernesstracking.com; wildernesstracking.com.
HORSES
Victoria Petersen Reined Cow Horse Clinics: Saturday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 27; Bear Creek Equestrian Center; focus is on reining pattern and dry-work elements, also instruction in herd work, boxing and fence work; $100 per horse/rider through Jan. 1, $125 otherwise; send checks to P.O. Box 7785, Bend, OR, 97708.
Rolling Ranch In Sisters: Open for trail-course practice and shows; ongoing; $10 per horse; 69516 Hinkle Butte Drive, Sisters; Shari, 541-549-6962.
MISCELLANEOUS
Adaptive Archery: Age 8 and older; Wednesdays, Jan. 9-May 29; 5 p.m.-6 p.m.; at Top Pin Archery, 1611 S.W. First St., Unit D, Redmond; equipment provided if necessary; instruction in safety, bow handling and technique; wheelchair-friendly facility; $5 per class or $73.50 for entire session; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
Archery: Ages 8-13; Thursdays, Jan. 10-31; 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m; Cent Wise Sporting Goods, 533 S.W. Fifth St., Redmond; learn safety, etiquette and bow handling; equipment provided; $25; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
Restore Proper Movement Yoga: Restorative yoga for busy athletes such as cyclists, runners and triathletes already training; no strength poses, just restorative yoga for active recovery; Mondays; 5 p.m.; Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 30 minutes; 5 points on Power Pass or $5 per class; 541-585-1500.
Deschutes Mat Club Wrestling: All youths in grades one through eight welcome; through Saturday, Feb. 2; age divisions for kids in grades one through three and four through eight; $115-$165 for season; registration is ongoing throughout the season; online registration and more information available at bendwrestling.com.
Youth Wrestling: For kids in grades three through eight; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Jan. 29; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Bend High School; $99 for park district residents, $134 otherwise; Bend Park & Recreation District, 541-389-7275, bendparksandrec.org.
Redmond Community Yoga: 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; $49 per six weeks, drop-in available, beginner to intermediate levels; Rebound Physical Therapy, 974 Veterans Way, Suite 4, Redmond; 541-504-2350.
Winter Fencing: High Desert Fencing in Bend welcomes youths age 10 and older and adults for competitive training and fitness; Mondays, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; introductory coached fencing lesson on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. for new members; Randall, 541-389-4547; Jeff, 541-419-7087.
Baby Bootcamp: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave; bridget.cook@babybootcamp.com.
Project Healing Waters: Fly-fishing and fly-tying program for disabled active military service personnel and veterans; meetings held the second Wednesday of each month; 6 p.m.; Orvis Company Store; 320 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; outings begin in the spring; Brad at 541-536-5799; bdemery1@aol.com.
Adult Open Play Roller Hockey: Sundays, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; $5; Cascade Indoor Sports, Bend; www.cascadeindoorsports.com; 541-330-1183.
Open Roller Skating: For all ages and ability levels; $5 per skater (includes skate rental), children under 5 are free; Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Fridays, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 541-330-1183; callie@cascadeindoorsoccer.com; www.cascadeindoorsports.com.
Cowboy Action Shooting: Pistols, rifles, shotguns; hosted by Horse Ridge Pistoleros at Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association, U.S. Highway 20 at milepost 24; on the first and third Sundays of each month at 10 a.m.; 541-923-3000 or www.hrp-sass.com.
Bend Table Tennis Club: Evening play Mondays (no play Dec. 24 and 31); 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (setup 30 minutes prior); beginner classes available, cost is $60; at Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 N.W. Wall St.; drop-in fee, $3 for adults, $2 for youths and seniors; Jeff at 541-480-2834; Don at 541-318-0890; Sean at 267-614-6477; bendtabletennis@yahoo.com; www.bendtabletennis.com.
PADDLING
Kayak Roll Sessions: Sundays; 4:15 p.m.-6 p.m.; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Bend; sessions limited to 12 boats, advance registration recommended; boats must be clean, and paddles must be padded and taped; no instruction provided; $12 per boat for park district residents, $16 otherwise; 541-389-7275; bendparksandrec.org.
Kayaking: For all ages; weekly classes and open pool; equipment provided to those who preregister, first come, first served otherwise; Sundays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; $3; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
PICKLEBALL
Bend Pickleball Club: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon (approximately), Larkspur Park, 1700 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend, weather permitting, rsss@bendbroadband.com; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (beginner session 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays), Boys & Girls Club of Bend, $5 for first two hours for non-BPC members and $2 for second session, $3 and $1 for BPC members, respectively (beginner session is free), 16 players per session, sign up at signupgenius.com/go/508094EA8AB2AA75-pbplay; Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.; Athletic Club of Bend (indoors), $15 drop-in fee (includes full club usage), 541-385-3062; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Valley View tennis courts, 3660 S.W. Reservoir Drive, Redmond, weather permitting, jsmck@hotmail.com; Mondays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., indoor courts at Sage Springs Club & Spa, Sunriver, $7.50 drop-in fee (includes full club usage), call 541-593-7890 in advance to sign up, palcic57@live.com; weekly play schedules also available at The Racquet Shoppe in Bend; oregonhighdesertpickleball.blogspot.com; bendpickleballclub@hotmail.com.
RUNNING
Snowshoe Running Group: Saturday mornings through March 16; all running paces welcome; focus on fun and fitness; different trail/destination every week; free; facebook.com/groups/SnowshoeWithLaura; SnowshoeWithLaura@gmail.com.
Freeze Your Fanny (Freezin' for the Kids): Saturday; 10 a.m.; Madras Aquatic Center, Madras; 5K run/walk and 500-yard swim options; donation to Juniper Junction Relief Nursery; Bud Beamer, 541-948-3321.
CORK New Year's Day Run: Tuesday, Jan. 1; 9 a.m.; Larkspur Park, Bend Senior Center, Bend; fun run from park up Pilot Butte and back; hot chocolate, coffee and goodies afterward; members and nonmembers welcome; Don and Kathy Harshburger, 541-390-9622; Don Johnson, 541-385-6559.
USA Track & Field Coaches Level I School and Officials Certification: Coaches school Friday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Jan. 13; Redmond High School, Redmond; basic instruction in all track and field event areas, physiology, psychology, biomechanics and traning theory; $75-$200; USATF officials certification, Saturday, Jan. 12; $40; Scott Brown, 541-923-4800, ext. 2163; usatf.org/groups/coaches/education/schools/level1/2013/C13001797/index.asp.
Polar Bear Fun Run: Saturday, Jan. 12; 10 a.m.; Redmond; 5K run/walk and 10K run; routes start and finish at St. Thomas Academy and go through the Dry Canyon; proceeds will contribute toward education supplies for academy students; $25 individuals, $35 couples, $45 families; registration available online at redmondacademy.com or by calling 541-548-3785.
Grit Mental Strength for Athletes Clinic: Thursday, Jan. 24; 7 p.m.; FootZone, downtown Bend; with licensed therapist Melinda Halpern-Collins; learn about mental preparation for racing and training in sports; free, but sign up at footzonebend.com/events/gritmental-strength-for-athletes-clinic.
Run for Chocolate: Saturday, Feb. 16; 10 a.m.; Sunriver; 5K run/walk; benefits the La Pine High School athletic department; $25-$35; 541-593-4609; dmartynjones@sunriver-resort.com; sunriver-resort.com/chocolate.
CORK Hot Chocolate Runs: Second Sunday of each month through February; 9 a.m.; Shevlin Park, Bend; low-key training runs of 5 or 7 miles for runners of all abilities; walkers welcome; enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and treats afterward; Dan and Kathy Harshburger, 541-312-0139; centraloregonrunningklub.org.
Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK): Weekly run/walk; Saturdays at 8 a.m.; all levels welcome; free; for more information and to be added to a weekly email list, email Dan Edwards at rundanorun19@yahoo.com; follow Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook.
Redmond Running Group: Weekly runs on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; meet at 314 S.W. Seventh St. in Redmond for runs of 3 to 5 miles; all abilities welcome; free; pia@runaroundsports.com; 541-639-5953.
Moms Running Group: Tuesdays; 9:15 a.m.; contact lisa.nasr@me.com for more information.
Move It Mondays: Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; open to both genders and all paces; carpool from FootZone to trailhead s when scheduled; melanie@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Good Form Running Level 1 and 2 Clinics: Level 1, free 90-minute clinic that uses drills and video to work on proper mechanics; Level 2, 7 p.m., with Dave Cieslowski of Focus Physical Therapy to help runners find their best form, $25; clinic sizes limited; 541-317-3568; sign up at footzonebend.com/events; teague@footzonebend.com.
Performance Running Group: 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays ; with Max King; locations will vary; max@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Ask the Experts: Tuesdays; 6 p.m.; at FootZone; informal, drop-in Q-and-A session with a physical therapist; individual attention dependent on the number of attendees; teague@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Noon Taco Run: Wednesdays at noon; meet at FootZone; order a Taco Stand burrito before leaving and it will be ready upon return; teague@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Learn to Run Alumni Running Group: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; meet at FootZone; easy, supportive and informal midweek running group; caters to slower paces and walkers/runners; free; marybel@footzonebend.com; 541-317-3568.
Weekly Runs: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave.; 3 to 5 miles; two groups, different paces; 541-389-1601.
Yoga for Runners: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; at Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 1320 N.W. Galveston Ave.; $5 per session or $50 for 12 sessions; focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles and preventing running injuries; 541-389-1601.
Functional Fitness Workout For Runners: Thursdays starting at 6 p.m. at FootZone of Bend, 845 N.W. Wall St.; personal trainer Kyle Will will help participants strengthen muscle groups to help avoid common injuries; $5; 541-330-0985.
SNOW SPORTS
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Nordic Winter Camp: Wednesday-Friday; Mt. Bachelor ski area; 541-388-0002; mbsef.org.
Full Moon XC Ski: Saturday; 5:45 p.m.; carpool from store at 6 p.m. for Swampy Lakes Sno-park or Virginia Meissner Sno-park and return at 8;30 p.m.; dress warmly, and take food, water, a headlamp and a few dollars for grooming donation box; demo skis available on first-come, first-served basis (must provide credit card and drivers license); free; call 541-385-8080 to register; pinemountainsports.com.
New Year's Day Relay: Tuesday, Jan. 1; 10 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area; teams of three skiers; classic-skate-skate relay leg order; mbsef.org/NordicRaces.
Ski Wax Clinics: Tuesdays, Jan. 1 and 15, Feb. 5 and 19, and March 5 and 19; 7:30 p.m.; Pine Mountain Sports, Bend; clinics will cover the basics on tuning and waxing skis; participants do not need to bring own equipment; free; call 541-385-8080 to sign up (required).
She's on Skis: Skate ski program for advanced beginner women and above; Session 2 is Wednesdays or Saturdays, Jan. 2-Feb. 9; combined session also available; Mt. Bachelor ski area; $95-$295; 541-382-1709, ext. 2211; mtbachelor.com.
Begin to Skin Clinic: Thursday, Jan. 10; 7 p.m.; Pine Mountain Sports, Bend; for backcountry beginners; will cover equipment basics, how to use climbing skins; appropriate clothing, packing gear and backcountry safety; free; space limited; call 541-385-8080 to register; pinemountainsports.com.
Bend Ski Club: Thursday, Jan. 10; 7 p.m.; Pappy's Pizzeria, next to Bend Fred Meyer; guest speaker; Joseph Bentley, 541-419-9189.
Begin to Skin Guided Backcountry Ski Outing: Sunday, Jan. 20; 9 a.m.; Three Creeks Sno-park; with professional guide service; introduction to basics of touring and climbing, snow safety, skinning up, and skiing or split boarding down beginning and intermediate runs; $65, advance payment required; 541-385-8080; pinemountainsports.com.
Babes in Snowland: Ages 4-5; Sundays through Feb. 24; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area; introduces kids to nordic skiing in a fun, safe environment; $175; 541-382-1709, ext. 2211; mtbachelor.com.
K's for Kids: Ages 6-8; Sundays through Feb. 24; 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area; skiers should be able to cover 5K in one hour; learn the Mt. Bachelor trail system and track distances covered; $125-$175; 541-382-1709, ext. 2211; mtbachelor.com.
RAD Camps: For kids ages 7-17; trips for night skiing and snowboarding at Hoodoo Ski Area; Saturdays and Sundays through March 30; depart at 3:45 p.m., return at 10 p.m.; trips leave from Harmon Park, Bend; $40, includes transportation, lift ticket and pizza; radcamps@gmail.com.
Tuesday Night Skate Ski: Depending on snow conditions; 6 p.m.; meet at Pine Mountain Sports in Bend and carpool to Virginia Meissner Sno-park; outings of 60-90 minutes; all abilities welcome; bring a headlamp and a few dollars for the donation box at the sno-park; skate ski demos available on a first-come, first-serve basis (come 30 minutes early and show a credit card and drivers licence); free; sign up required, call 541-385-8080.
WebSkis Nordic Skis Waxing Clinics: Thursdays through March; 5 p.m.; WebSkis, 550 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 150, Bend; learn about the importance of waxing skis, the basics of waxing and the tools needed; will cover classic and skate skis if interest warrants; no equipment necessary; free; 541-318-8809; webskis.com.
Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Alpine Skiing Programs: Now accepting enrollments for alpine winter term (up to four days per week) and full-time (five days per week) programs; age 13 and older; alpine nordic crossover program, in which alpine skiers can learn to nordic ski, begins Dec. 27; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Nordic Skiing Programs: Now accepting enrollments for Stevenson Youth Program, ages 7-11 (one or two days per week); 10-week and 17-week middle school programs, ages 11-14 (up to four days per week); winter term (up to four days per week) and full-time (five days per week) programs, age 14 and older; nordic masters programs, age 21 and older (one, three or five days a week); 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Freeride Ski and Snowboard Programs: Now accepting enrollments for 12-week freeride ski and freeride snowboard development programs (both one or two days per week), ages 8-14; freeride ski and freeride snowboard competition programs (both up to four days per week), age 10 and older; full-time freeride ski and freeride snowboard programs, age 13 and older (five days per week); freeride nordic cross-over program, in which freeride skiers and snowboarders can learn to nordic ski, begins Dec. 27; call 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Mini Nordies: Development program for kids ages 3-6; for skate group and for classic group, Session 2 is Saturdays, Feb. 2-23; classic group meets 11 a.m.-noon, teaches basic movements, no experience necessary; skate group is 1 p.m.-2 p.m., for skiers with some prior classic experience; for combined skate and classic group, Session 2 is Sundays, Feb. 3-24, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., for experienced beginners, such as those who participated last winter or who have prior formal ski instruction; participants must provide own skis, boots and poles; bendenduranceacademy.org.
Nordic Masters: For adults; Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday morning enrollment options; skate technique; through Feb. 17; join a lively, social group to improve skiing efficiency through successful technique progressions; bendenduranceacademy.org.
Nordic Youth Club: Ages 7-11; Saturdays and/or Sundays through Feb. 24; includes a camp during winter break; introduces basic skate and classic techniques through games and adventures; transportation provided; bendenduranceacademy.org.
Middle School Nordic Development Team: For middle schoolers ages 11-14; Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 10; participants to ski in small groups based on ability and improve classic and skate techniques in a fun, friendly atmosphere; includes camps during winter break; transportation provided; bendenduranceacademy.org.
High School Nordic Development Team: For high schoolers ages 14-18; weekday or weekend enrollment options through March 10; improve skiing efficiency by working with coaches and teammates in small group; participants are encouraged to fully participate in their high school nordic teams; includes camps during winter break; transportation provided; bendenduranceacademy.org.
Intros to Skate Skiing/Classic Skiing: Four-week programs start at the beginning of each month; for beginning nordic skiers; Mt. Bachelor ski area; $120-$160; 541-382-1709, ext. 2211; mtbachelor.com.
Ski Conditioning Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m.; WillPower Training Studio, Bend; work on core strength, anaerobic conditioning, leg strength and more; 12 hour-long classes, $80; 541-350-3938.
Nordic Competition Program: Ages 14-23; Tuesdays through Sundays through May 1; times vary; instruction in varying activities to improve strength, technique, coordination, agility and aerobic and anaerobic capacities with the goal to apply these skills to ski-racing environments; transportation provided; ben@bendenduranceacademy.org or 541-678-3864; enroll online at bendenduranceacademy.org.
SOCCER
Oregon Rush Spring Soccer: For grades five through eight; development, for beginning and intermediate players; two practices per week and league games on weekends, all played in Central Oregon; teams may register as one group or participants may request to be placed on a team with other players (same gender); $85; register online at oregonrush.com; online registration closes Jan. 1.
Pee Wee Soccer: Ages 3-5; Wednesdays, Feb. 6-20; 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m; RAPRD Activity Center, Redmond; 17; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
Soccer Open Play (Adult): Age 14 and older; no cleats, but shinguards required; $7; Friday nights; coed 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., men 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Cascade Indoor Soccer, Bend; 541-330-1183; callie@cascadeindoorsoccer.com; cascadeindoorsports.com.
SOFTBALL
Cascade Alliance Softball: Cascade Alliance and Summit High School are teaming up to hold winter pitching and catching practice at the Summit High Gym in Bend; Sundays, Jan. 6 and 27, Feb. 3, 10 and 24, and March 3 and 17; girls 12 and younger, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.; older girls, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.; pitchers must bring their own catchers and own “softie" softball; tennis shoes appropriate for gym use are required; cascadealliance.org.
Skill Instruction: Age 10 and older; with Mike Durre, varsity softball coach at Mountain View High School; lessons in fielding, pitching and hitting; $30 per hour or $50 per hour for two players; mdurre@netscape.net; 541-480-9593.
SWIMMING
CSC Club Polo: With the Cascade Swim Club; Thursdays; 7:15 p.m.-8:25 p.m.; beginners through experienced players; drop-in fees apply; 541-548-7275.
Redmond AREA PARK and RECREATION District Family swim night: 7:25 p.m.-8:25 p.m., Tuesdays, Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; adult must accompany anyone under age 18; $10 per family ; 541-548-7275, raprd.org.
VOLLEYBALL
Youth Volleyball League: Grades three through six; Saturday, Feb. 16-Saturday, March 16; practices on weekdays and games on Saturdays; protective knee pads required; registration deadline is Jan. 11; $49; 541-548-7275; raprd.org.
WALKING
Walk “Live" Classes: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. on Mondays; 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; Redmond Grange; indoor 2-mile walks; $5 per class; 541-993-0464; walklivecentraloregon.com.
