The Gorge Kids Triathlon returns to the Hood River Waterfront Park on Sunday, Sept. 21. Racing starts at 10 a.m., with day-of registration prior to the start. Advanced registration is preferred through the online site Active.com (search for Gorge Kids Triathlon) or by downloading a form at gorgekidstri.com and returning it to the participants school. The event is open to kids grades K-5 and is a fun and safe entry-level triathlon. Proceeds go to Hood River County elementary schools to enhance physical education programs and promote health and fitness.
Providence hosts Sports Summit
Learn what is vital to student athletes about safety, nutrition and injury prevention at a free sports fair sponsored by Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. The event is for families with students in K-12 team sports. It will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School (next to the football field and gym parking lot) and will include interactive displays, information tables, sports contact listings with season information, giveaways and more.
Bugge has lucky day
Chuck Bugge hit the shot of a lifetime on Monday at Hood River Golf and Country Club, where he sank a hole-in-one on the seventh hole. He used an 8 iron for the 130 yard shot, which was witnessed by Art Carroll.
U16 fall lacrosse recruiting players
All male lacrosse players age 16 and under are encouraged to try out for Hood River’s U16 fall lacrosse team, which will play in the Valhalla Tournament Nov. 21-23 in Vancouver, Wash. Practices are Thursday nights at the Marina green starting Oct. 2 All U16 boys are welcome to register and attend Thursday sessions. A competitive tournament team roster will be formed from the squad in early November. Register through Hood River Community Education at www.hrcommunityed.org (search for U16 Fall Lacrosse class). For into contact Cory Roeseler at 541-490-7649.0
Grominator Skate Contest Sept. 21
The fifth annual Grominator Skate Contest for skaters ages 15 and under is set for Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Hood River Skatepark. Registration will run from 9-10 a.m. that morning ($10 fee per skater), followed by several rounds of competition. Helmets are required and lunch is provided for competitors.
Camp Morrow run is Sept. 20
The annual Camp Morrow fun run and fundraiser will take place on Sept. 20 in Wamic, starting with 8 a.m. registration that day. A 9 a.m. 1K run and a 9:30 a.m. 5K run will follow. Registration fees are less if done in advance at www.campmorrow.org. The race will start at 79551 Morrow Rd., Wamic, OR, 97063.
Take a Kid Mtn. Biking Day Oct. 4
In association with the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, Cascade Locks and the Northwest Trail Alliance are hosting a free event that day on the Easy CLIMB Trail System in Cascade Locks from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 4. The trail is located at the end of Industrial Park Way.
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