Sandpoint High Sports / Winter 2011-2012
SHS sports available on HighSchoolSports.net. Note: All dates subject to change.

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Boys Basketball
Varsity - Junior Varsity - Freshman

Girls Basketball
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Wrestling
Varsity - Junior Varsity

Winter Goldsprints

Greasy Fingers Bikes N Repair and Laughing Dog Brewing sponsor this series of Winter Goldsprints at Laughing Dog's home on Fontaine Drive in Ponderay. If you can ride a bike, you can Goldsprint. Goldsprints are bike races on rollers with the forks fixed. Two riders battle it out head-to-head for 500 meters at speeds in excess of 60 mph in front of a cheering crowd. You can enter in the double elimination tournament field and/or call out your friends (or friendemies) to a single grudge match. All equipment is supplied, just bring your legs and lungs. In the end, it's all biking fun.
- Events are Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 6, followed by the championships March 13. All begin at 6 p.m.
- Cost: $5 entry fee / $1 grudge match.
- Call Greasy Fingers at 208-255-4496 or visit greasyfingersbikes.com for more information.      

Moonlight Snowshoe Hikes

Join Schweitzer Mountain Resort's Activity Center staff for a Moonlight Snowshoe Hike through majestic old-growth forests to Picnic Point -- with only the moonlight to light the way (you’ll find that you can see very well as the moon reflects light off the snow). Capture a great view of Sandpoint from picturesque Picnic Point.

Hike dates:
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012

Time: 6 p.m. (hike is approximately three hours)
Sign up: Advance reservations required at the Activity Center by calling 208-255-3081; please sign up at least 10 days in advance
Distance: Round-trip hike to Picnic Point is approximately three miles
Level: All ability levels welcome, but geared towards beginner-intermediate
Fee: $30 includes snowshoe rental, hosted hike, headlamp/flashlight, snack and hot chocolate

Nordic Clinic

Join guest clinician Kevin Van Bueren from the Methow for Schweitzer Mountain Resort's second weekend Nordic Clinic Feb. 10-12. Primarily aimed at intermediate and advanced skate skiers, Van Bueren returns for this second weekend clinic to hep those who are ready to move to a new level. Perfect for those who were in his January clinic. Call the Ski and Ride Center at 208-255-3070 or email lessons@schweitzer.com for more information

Children's Intro to Self-Defense

Sandpoint Taekwondo offers children ages 5 to 12 introductory classes to Self-Defense. Each session teaches basic self-defense skills and highlights the importance of self-discipline in a child-friendly setting. Fee is $20, and includes three lessons and a uniform. Sessions meet at Sandpoint Taekwondo, 675 Kootenai Cut-Off Rd. (Walmart Shopping Center) on the second Tuesday of the month and includes two more classes. Sessions meet from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at SandpointKarate.com.

Session Start Dates:
- Feb. 14, 2012
- March 13, 2012
- April 10, 2012
- May 8, 2012

Above dates are the start of each three-day session. The first lesson always starts on a Tuesday; the next two lessons are a Thursday and the following Tuesday. Register at Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, 1123 Lake St., 208-263-3613. For other activities, visit the Parks and Rec website at CityofSandpoint.com.

Saturday Sailing Workshops

Sandpoint Parks and Recreation and the Sandpoint Sailing Association hosts a series of Saturday Sailing Workshops. Open to the public, adults and youth at least 10 years old are encouraged to attend. All workshops are held at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 N. First Ave. Please check for more information at SandpointSailing.com or contact: Bruce Robertson, SSA Rear Commodore, via e-mail: twolabs1cat@frontier.com,  phone 208-263-3610; or Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at 208-263-3613.

February 18 - Cruising Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For sailors of all skill levels, this workshop includes basic information about sailing, sailboats, cruising Lake Pend Oreille, and racing.

March 17 - Racing Rules Workshop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This workshop is for intermediate-level sailors - those who already know how to sail, who have some experience racing, and are interested in learning how to be more competitive in the Summer Racing Series.

May 19 - New Sailor Workshop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Basic information about sailing, sailboats, cruising Lake Pend Oreille, and racing.

Twilight $8 Ski and Snowboard Special

The Schweitzer Mountain Twilight Ski and Snowboard Special is back! Sandpoint Parks and Recreation will sell $8 ticket vouchers for twilight skiing or boarding. These vouchers are fully transferable and good any Friday or Saturday night through March 3 (excluding Feb 17-19). Ticket vouchers must be redeemed for a valid ticket at Schweitzer's Ski and Ride Center or a ticket window. Twilight skiing is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Coupons will not be available at the Schweitzer Ticket Office; they must be purchased before driving up. Vouchers are available for skiers and boarders of all ages.

- Ski/snowboard rental package: Participants can get a special ski or snowboard rental package for $15 + tax and fees when you show your ticket at the sales desk. A rental waiver signed by a legal guardian must accompany a minor for the first rental. To procure a rental waiver or for further details, call Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at 263-3613. For ski hill information, call Schweitzer at 263-9555.

- Purchase your tickets at the following locations: Sandpoint Parks and Recreation (1123 Lake St.), The Dairy Depot (Highway 2), Larson’s on First Avenue in downtown Sandpoint or Yoke’s on Bonner Mall Way. Proceeds benefit the Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund.

Open Gym Basketball

Sandpoint Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Lake Pend Oreille School District to once again offer Open Gym Basketball at Sandpoint High School on Sunday afternoons through March 18.

Youth: The gym is available free of charge from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for youth grades 3-12. Although a gym monitor will be present, this is not a supervised activity.

Adults: Sunday Open Gym will also be available for adults ages 18 and over at SHS, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Entry fee for adults is $2 per player, payable at the door to the Gym Coordinator.

Contact Parks and Recreation with questions at 1123 Lake St., 208-263-3613, or visit CityofSandpoint.com.      

Avalanche Workshop

The Idaho Panhandle National Forest Avalanche Center conducts a free workshop to boost your avalanche awareness. For other classes offered through the USFS, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/ipnf. Class will held at 6 p.m. Feb. 10, focusing on Ten Years of Avalanche Fatalities in North Idaho. It will be held in the Conference Room in the new Forest Service Building in Sandpoint, 1602 Ontario St. west of town, on the way to Dover.

Call Kevin Davis at 265-6686 or John Olson at 946-3378 for more information. Pre-register with Sandpoint Parks and Recreation by calling 263-3613, and leave your name and phone number.

Youth Basketball

Sandpoint Parks and Recreation has overhauled and updated this popular program to make it better than ever! Youth Basketball for grades 3-6 is scheduled to start play on Feb. 4, 2012, and concludes March 17. Players will be divided into teams based upon their grade and gender with teams for 3/4 grade girls, 3/4 grade boys, 5/6 grade girls, and 5/6 grade boys. Teams will practice once a week at an area school and play their Saturday games at Sandpoint Middle School.
- Registration forms are due at Sandpoint Parks and Recreation by Jan. 6, 2012.
- Registration is $35 with a $5 discount available for city residents; family rates available.
- Sandpoint Youth Sport Jersey is also required for play; purchase from Sandpoint Parks and Recreation's office at 1123 Lake St. for $12. Partial scholarships are available to help cover the cost of registration.

For more information, call 208-263-3613. For other activities offered by P&R, visit CityofSandpoint.com.

Tai Chi

Laoshi Mark Duffner is a certified Tai Chi instructor and self-avowed Tai Chi geek. Duffner will be sharing his enthusiasm for the Tai Chi arts at the Black Bear Martial Arts Center, 114 N. Boyer. Drop-in classes are $10, and will be offered Mondays from noon to 1 p.m., and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Classes will include instruction on basic Tai Chi and Qigong forms and principles. Advanced students will receive training to an increasing level of depth and complexity in accordance with their readiness and willingness to learn more. To register or for more information, contact Black Bear Martial Arts Center directly at 208-255-1111.

Yoga, Dancing, Fitness and Wellness

Pole Fitness Classes. Evolution Fitness Center, 30736 Highway 200 #104 in Ponderay, hosts a Basic Pole Acrobatic Class from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The class is focused on beginning hand and body placement, spins and core strengthening for vertical pole exercises. Cost is $10 per class; visit EvolutionWomensFitness.com for more information.

Hope Health Fitness Class. The Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. in Hope, hosts Health Fitness Classes with Mike Ehredt every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please call Mike at 208-360-9647 for more information, or to sign up for the class. Cost is $5 per session.

Adult Modern Dance Class. Future Physique Pilates, 104 Pine St. Ste. A, offers modern dance classes designed to explore principles of body awareness by challenging the mind in understanding its place in space, weight transfer, anatomical initiation, and directional energy. Without emphasis on dance ability, this class is geared towards those who love to dance and have fun moving. Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; fee is $10 per class. 

Zumba classes. Zumba is a Latin-dance based fitness class that is fun and highly aerobic (but non-impact). Choose from two class days: Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Classes are held at the InBody Pilates Studio; 208-290-2600. 66210.zumba.com.

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. 208-946-4855; TheIntegrativeAthlete.com.

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.

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

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.

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 a charitable lottery.

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).

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.