Sandpoint High Spring 2010
SHS sport calendars are on HighSchoolSports.net.
Note: All dates subject to change. Click Today's Schedule to confirm dates in season calendars.

Today's Schedule - Click for events scheduled for today 

Boys Baseball - Varsity  •  Junior Varsity
Girls Softball - Varsity  •  Junior Varsity
Boys/Girls Tennis - Varsity  •  Junior Varsity
Boys Golf - Varsity  •  Junior Varsity
Girls Golf - Varsity
Boys/Girls Track - Varsity  •  Junior Varsity

CHaFE Tubing Fundraiser

Are you ready for some tubin'? Hermit's Hollow Tubing Center at Schweitzer hosts a CHaFE Tubing Fundraiser Saturday, March 13, for the CHaFE 150 bike ride happening this summer. The ride raises funds for the Panhandle Alliance for Education. Schweitzer sponsors a few athletes each year and this year our riders have accepted the challenge to raise additional funds for this great cause.
- When: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cost: $20 (all proceeds go to CHaFE)
- What: Includes tubing, 2 beers or sodas, a smokie and tons of fun!
- Rules: Must be at least 42" tall and wearing boots (no ski boots). Kids must ride in their own tube or in a double tube.
- Tickets: Purchase tickets in the Activity Center or call 255-3081.

Sandpoint Rock Gym - Open House

The Sandpoint Rock Gym holds an Open House Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13, and everyone is invited. This newest playground for Sandpoint is located in the Old Grain Mill (take Church Street between 5th and 6th Avenue - it's the tallest building in town!). This is a "Bouldering" Gym - climbers will never be very high up off the ground, and therefore no ropes are used; there are crash pads and spotters for safety. Beginners are welcome; youth under 18 years old must have a parent sign a Liability Waiver. There will also be some yummy refreshments. 208-265-5412

Sandpoint Little League - 2010

The 2010 Sandpoint Little League Baseball and Girls Softball Registration is now open - deadline to turn in registration forms and fees is March 20. Fees are $60 for single-player T-ball (5 to 7 years) and Rookie (7 to 9 years); and $65 for single-player Minor, Major and Softball.

League Tryouts - Mandatory for Minor and Major Leagues, ages 9 to 12, Saturday, March 20 in the SHS gym.
- Registration starts at 9 a.m.
- Tryouts start at 10 a.m.
Bring your glove and tennis shoes (non-marking) - no cleats.

T-Ball, Rookie and Softball can mail in registration to:
Sandpoint Little League
P.O. Box 832
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

Registration forms for Sandpoint Little League are now available in the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall, 1123 Lake St., or click to download a form.
- Please note that all forms must be mailed back to the address on the form as Little League is not provided through Parks and Rec.

Spike Out Cancer Volleyball Tournament

Join Sandpoint Parks and Recreation and the Community Cancer Services for the first Spike Out Cancer Volleyball Tournament. This fun co-ed tournament to be held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, and starts the week after the Sandpoint Rec co-ed season ends.
- Tournament will be Monday, March 22, Tuesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 25.
- Consists of a pool play format with 4 teams in each pool. Each team will play 3 rounds in pool play. Best of 3 games, first 2 games to 25, no cap, third game to 15, no cap. Top two teams go into a Championship single elimination tournament, and the other two teams will be in the Consolation bracket.
- All teams get a minimum of 4 matches for a total fee of $120, with proceeds benefitting the Community Cancer Services, 1215 Michigan Street, Ste. B, Sandpoint (formally Heather's House).
- Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 16 - click for an online registration form (115 KB).
- Total fee: $120/team.
- Limited to the first 12 teams.

Contact David Broughton, 208-290-6577, or Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, 208-263-3613, for more information.

Spring 2010 Rec. League Soccer

The Sandpoint Soccer Association announces Spring 2010 Rec League Soccer for ages 4½ years to 12th grade, and Spring 2010 Tyke Soccer for ages 2 to 4½ years. Forms are available at Sandpoint Parks and Rec offices at 1123 Lake St. Registration forms must be remitted to Sandpoint Soccer Association, P.O. Box 70, Ponderay ID 83852, or dropped off at Meyer's SporTees in the Bonner Mall.

Open Gym Basketball

Sandpoint Parks and Rec. announces Open Gym Basketball Sundays in the Sandpoint High School Gym.

Youth: The gym is available for girls and boys in grades 3-12 Sundays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. through March 14.
- Gym use for youth is free!
Adults: Open Gym will also be available for adult play from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through March 14. Adults are defined as ages 18 and over.
- Entry fee for adults is $2, payable at the door.

Special thanks to Lake Pend Oreille School District for partnering to offer this open gym opportunity. For more information, please call Sandpoint Parks & Rec. at 208-263-3613.

Schweitzer Events

March
13 Heuga Center Vertical Express for MS. Annual event at Schweitzer raises funds to support the Heuga Center.
14 Grom Stomp. Presented by Oakley. Calling all groms (ages 6-11) for Schweitzer's grom-sized slopestyle and boardercross competition. This is a "don't miss" event!
19-21 Stomp Games. Presented by Smith Optics. Schweitzer's Stomp Games are back - bigger and better than ever! Some of the region's best riders compete for cash prizes! Guaranteed purses in all pro categories! Rail Jam, Slopestyle and Ridercross categories in pro and amateur divisions ages 12 and older. Space is limited – register early!

April
3-4 Tropical Daze at Schweitzer. Bring out your Hawaiian shirt for some fun in the sun! Pond skimming and lots of family activities daily. The Rotary Duckie Derby is Saturday, and the Downhill Dummy Derby is Sunday.    
4 Easter Sunday at Schweitzer. Sunrise celebration at Schweitzer's summit, plus Easter Brunch, egg hunts in the village, and a visit from the Easter Bunny make this a hopping good time.

$1.50 Bowling on Wednesday Afternoons

Come join EFX Bowling, 120 S. Division, St., every Wednesday for only $1.50 per game. This offer is a great price for mid-week enjoyment, and a great activity for early-release school days! Pre-register for each week (or weeks in advance) at Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at 1123 Lake St. Call 263-3613 for more information.

Sandpoint Taekwondo After-School Program

Sandpoint Taekwondo now offers an After-School Care and Enrichment Program, Tuesdays through Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Sandpoint Taekwondo/Impact Academy in the old Funtastics building on Highway 200. The program includes many after school activities for your child, including Taekwondo instruction, homework stations with Game Room, Art and Language classes, Origami and Calligraphy workshops, music (piano, violin, guitar and recorder), and Friday Fun Days (open play time on trampolines, foam pit, rope swing, spring floor, and other gymnastics equipment). There is also a cafe upstairs for lunch or dinner. After-school pick-ups may be available. Cost is $5 per hour or $10 per day, plus enrichment fees of choice. Find out more at SandpointKarate.com, or call 208-610-2577.

Kung Fu

Sandpoint TaeKwonDo holds Kung Fu classes Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Sandpoint Taekwondo Building at 31827 Highway 200 East. The fee is $80/month. 610-2577

Martial Arts for Kids

The Integrative Athlete is now enrolling children for their Kids BJJ classes. BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) is a comprehensive self-defense system focusing on control from standing and ground positions.
Cost: $60 per month for first child and $40 for second
Where: The Integrative Athlete Studio located on the Cedar Street Bridge
When: Mondays from 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
Age: Children ages 7 to 13 years old.
Contact Danny, 208-946-4855, or visit TheIntegrativeAthlete.com.

Sandpoint All-Around Gymnastics

Monday night gymnastics classes are being offered from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Taekwondo building on Highway 200. A team of coaches - all with competitive gymnastics experience - will be co-coaching the gym classes from beginning levels on upward.
- Beginner and lower intermediate classes start at 4:45 p.m. and go until 5:30 p.m.; cost is $40 per month.
- A more advanced workout with more challenging skills will be offered, as well in a higher intermediate class, and is set for 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; cost is $80 per month.

Our coaches aim to share their years of training and commitment acquired from competitive gymnastics in a fun, safe and progressive manner. Gymnastics is a positive way of gaining self-confidence, body awareness and coordination, increased strength and flexibility, and higher concentration levels. Many gymnasts have found that the skills acquired have crossed over into other sports like dancing, diving, martial arts, horseback riding, snowboarding, soccer, track and field, etc., and has made them a better athlete. Sign up today at Sandpoint Taekwondo or call Lisa Kassa, Manager, at 208-265-8243.

S.T.E.P. Training Centre

S.T.E.P. (Seeking To Encourage People) is a non-profit gymnastics and sports training center, offering gymnastics for all abilities and ages. S.T.E.P. gymnasts are the current and two-time champions at the Inland Northwest Gymnastics Championships. S.T.E.P. has many classes, clinics, and camps throughout the year.
- Classes run Monday-Thursday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. (times vary by day)
- Fees begin at $40 per month (scholarship programs are available)
Class offerings include:
- Preschool and introductory classes
- Cheerleading
- Aerial awareness
- Competitive team levels
- Private and custom sessions (athletes and coaches welcome) available by request
In addition to its gymnastics programs, S.T.E.P. also offers opportunities for community service, off-season training (great for skiers, soccer players and other athletes), dance, tumbling, horse vaulting (gymnastics on horseback), intro to rhythmic gymnastics, private lessons and gym rental for groups.
- For more information, call 208-290-4513 or e-mail steptc1017@hotmail.com. Located at 101 McGhee Rd. (directly across from Coldwater Creek).

CHaFE 150 Ride Registration

Registration for the third annual CHaFE 150 bike ride is now open for this picturesque early-summer ride through northern Idaho and northwestern Montana.
- The 150-mile CHaFE ride takes place Saturday, June 12, out of Sandpoint.
- The route’s 150 miles encompass one upriver leg, 2 downriver legs and one huge lake – offering a challenging distance but no mountain passes or long sustained climbs.
- To register and learn more, visit CHaFE150.org.

Sailing Workshops - 2010 Spring Series

Sponsored by the Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department and Sandpoint Sailing Association, the following workshops are free and open to the public. Workshops are held in the Sandpoint Community Hall; bring a sack lunch or eat downtown for daylong workshops.
- Race Committee & Race Management - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 10
Keith Sheckler will lead discussion and practice for running a sailboat race committee and race management. Come try out the new race timer! This workshop is for all sailing skill levels.
- New Sailor Workshop - 8 a.m. to noon, May 8
Bruce Robertson will lead a half-day workshop that introduces basic sailing skills and terminology. The goal is to make entry-level sailors more comfortable around sailboats and give them a chance to meet and work with some local sailing enthusiasts. For all sailing skill levels.

Questions about the workshops? Call Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at 208-263-3613.

U.S.C.G.A.-Boating Skills and Seamanship

This 9-week course covers navigation, charting, mechanics, rules of the road, courtesies and customs, seamanship, ropes and knots, sailing basics, boat part identification, safety procedures and more. Register at Sandpoint Parks & Recreation, 1123 Lake St., by Jan. 28. For detailed class information, call Rich Crettol at 263-0466.

- Class will be held Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 and 12 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint VFW Hall.
- Cost is $50 for the 9-week course (make checks payable to USCGA).

Fitness Classes in Hope

Hope's Memorial Community Center holds Fitness Classes on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. These one-hour classes stressing cardio, core, stabilization and balance. You will work, you will sweat, you will gain more energy, you will see great changes in your life. Remember: You CAN turn it all around. Come join us! No equipment required; perhaps a yoga mat if you have one. Bring a hand towel, water and DRY SHOES as we don't want a slippery floor. Most importantly bring a happy attitude!
- Cost is $5 per class
- Call Mike at 208-360-9647 for more information.

Yoga, Dancing and Wellness

Community Yoga. The Integrative Athlete, located on the Cedar Street Bridge, offers a free community yoga class on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The class is open to all levels and mats are provided. Please contact Abby at 208-946-4855 for more information or visit TheIntegrativeAthlete.com.

Mindful Yoga. Every Monday and Thursday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Gardenia Center, 400 Church St. Deep, mindful yoga weaving dharana and pranayama throughout the sadhana with Maria Alberg. 208-263-2084

Yoga Class. Sandpoint Yoga Studio, 1309 Ponderosa Dr., Ste. 202, offers a free yoga class every month. Aimed to help melt away stress, all levels and ages are welcome. Donations go to charitable lottery.

Pranic Healing Clinic. The Gardenia Center hosts a free Pranic Healing Class upstairs in the library at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month with one of the following practitioners: Teri McDonald, Mesha Edwards, Gloria Waterhouse or Kelly Navaro.

International Folk Dance for Seniors. Luther Park, 510 S. Olive St., hosts classes on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend, and class fee is $5.

Mindfulness Cleansing Class. Aspen Wellspring offers a one month class between April 24 and May 22 for an individualized dietary cleanse to increase mindfulness of the body. Participating in regular spring and fall cleansing facilitates long-term body, mind and heart attunement. This cleanse is not a traditional detox program but rather an individualized program that allows for a gentle nurturing anti-inflamitory diet for pregnant, nursing, or depleted individuals all the way to a period of juice fasting for the more advanced students. Cost is $175 and includes supplements and weekly 1½-hour support meetings (to be determined by group). 208-265-2213

Golf 2010

Elks Golf Club. This nine-hole course is closest to town, just outside the Sandpoint city limits off Highway 200 East. 208-263-4321. Visit the Web site.

StoneRidge Golf. Located about 40 minutes southwest of Sandpoint off Highway 41 in Blanchard, StoneRidge has 19 holes on a scenic course with a par-72 layout. StoneRidge hosts a variety of specialty events; for a current schedule call 208-437-4653, or visit StoneRidgeIdaho.com.

The Idaho Club. Championship 18-hole, par 71 Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Tee times are available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 208-265-2345 to inquire about availability and rates. TheIdahoClub.com

Priest Lake Golf Course. Located in Priest Lake at 152 Fairway Dr., the par 72, 6,500-yard course is laid out amidst mountains, forests and wetlands on the west side of Priest Lake. Call 208-443-2525 or visit PriestLakeGolfCourse.com.

Youth Sports Jersey Recycling Program

Have your kids grown out of their red and white youth league jerseys? Sandpoint Parks and Rec. is looking for laundered, gently used Youth Sports Jerseys. You can put those jerseys to great use by donating them back to Parks and Rec.

Each year Sandpoint's Recreation department gives out approximately $2,000 in scholarships to youth programs, generously donated by various organizations. That money covers jersey costs as well as program fees - unless we have previously used, donated jerseys we can offer those who can't afford to purchase them.  Keep more money in our scholarship fund for kids to access for recreation program fees by donating jerseys back to us when your children finish the youth leagues.

- Drop off your jerseys during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sandpoint Parks and Rec, 1123 Lake St. in City Hall. We appreciate your help!

For more information, please call Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at 263-3613.