Local events fast approaching

There is a $100 cost for all tackle players, who are in the third-through-sixth grades.

Flag football for first and second graders is open for a $40 fee.

For additional news and information on the league or to volunteer, log on to www.eteamz/thedallesyouthfootball.

Tackle players are scheduled to have conditioning camp starting on Monday, Aug. 1 and ending on Thursday, Aug. 4 on the campus of St. Mary’s Academy.

Third and fourth graders hit the field from 5-6 p.m., and fifth and sixth graders run from 6-7 p.m.

A tackle parent mandatory meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary's.

Gear checkout will occur after the conditioning session on Thursday, Aug. 7 at Quinton.

Practices start on Monday, Aug. 8.

Hoops camp is scheduled

The Dalles Riverhawks basketball program is hosting its annual camp from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Aug. 1-4 at The Dalles Middle School.

Pre-registration costs are $80 if done so via email, or $90 at the door.

All athletes must carry their own health and accident insurance, as the program coordinators will not provide health and accident insurance for athletes.

Campers are required to provide their own equipment including shirt, shorts, and gym shoes.

This is a fundraiser for the program as well as an opportunity to improve the skills and excitement level of TD’s future athletes.

For more information, call 541-993-0577 or email coachmorris34 @yahoo.com.

Dufur Valley run scheduled

The upcoming Dufur Valley 5k and 10k run/Walk is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 in Dufur.

Registration opens on the day of the event at 6:50 a.m. and runs until 7:35 a.m.

Costs are $10 and kids under the age of 18 years can enter for $5.

Busses will transport all participants up Dufur Valley to the course starting points. The finish line is back at the high school.

Locker room and showers are available to all participants.

The Dufur Days parade and activities event will run at 10 a.m. downtown.

All proceeds raised go towards Dufur track.

For further information, call 541-993-3259 or email ty.wyman@dufur.k12.or.us.

TD set to host volleyball camp

The Dalles volleyball team is hosting its annual fundamental camp from Aug. 8-10 at The Dalles Middle School.

This camp features coach Neticia Fanene and her staff, along with former and current players.

Much of this camp emphasizes on the fundamentals of setting, hitting and serving, and will also cover teamwork exercises to help foster better team chemistry for the upcoming fall season.

The camp runs from 1-6:30 p.m. every day and is open for girls from seventh through 12th grades.

Cost is $60 per player, and spots are filling up.

For more information, call 541-965-1984.

Cross Country holding practices

The Dalles High School Cross Country program will continue workouts for next month for middle school, high school and students from St. Mary’s Academy.

The team is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. every day from Monday-through-Friday at Sorosis Park in The Dalles.

For more information, call head coach Bob Thouvenel at 541-298-1119 or e-mail rdthouvenel @gmail.com.

Indoor soccer signups on tap

All athletes interested in joining the Columbia Gorge Indoor Soccer League are welcomed to stop by The Dalles Fitness and Court Club.

This is open to males and females of all ages and divisions.

All paperwork and fees must be paid before early September.

For more information, call 541-340-9175.

Aluminum Man event planned

The 28th annual Aluminum Man Triathlon and Duathlon on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Riverfront Park.

There are several division for athletes to compete in.

Athletes will swim, compete in a 10k run and follow with a 50k bike ride.

Cost to enter the duathlon, triathlon or the team event is $65 and fees qualify for a T-shirt.

For additional news on this event, email info@nwprd.org or call 541-296-9533..