Topic: Sports
Calling All Twelves!
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling All Twelves! Thursday at the Fair is Seahawks Fan Fest! Or is it Fair Fest? Fan Fest! Bring your Seahawk Spirit, wear your Seahawks gear and meet a Seahawk, a SeaGal and DJ Supa Sam, official DJ for the Seahawks. Be there! Thursday Night from 8:00 to 9:00 on the Main Stage.
Strong to the Core Pilates
Written on August 14, 2018 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may already know this, but for those who don’t, there’s a new Pilates studio in town. Debbie Warren moved from New England to the island with her husband and grown daughter in February and has opened a studio on A Street. Her studio is called Strong to the Core Pilates and she provides private Continue Reading
Shaw Island Classic Race Results
Written on August 13, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
46 Sailboats Race Around Shaw Island The currents were strong, the winds temperamental, and the fleet diverse, making for a memorable 48th annual running of the Shaw Island Classic, a highlight of the summer boating season. Hosted by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, the race draws sailboats and crew from throughout the region to Continue Reading
Bicycle Rest Area
Written on July 31, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new bicycle rest area on the island. About 3 miles from town on Roche Harbor Road, Sam Leigh and Paul Hopkins have made a nice place for bicyclists to stop for a bit and relax, and maybe make a minor repair or adjustment and sit on a couple of lawn chairs in the Continue Reading
48th Annual Shaw Island Classic Race
Written on July 26, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 48th Annual Shaw island Classic Sailboat Race, sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, will be held Saturday, August 11th, 2018. The race, run for nearly 50 years, is a highlight of the summer boating calendar with over 40 sailboats from under 20 to over 50 feet competing in multiple classes. All eligible Continue Reading
Island Rec – 41st Annual 8.8K Loop Run!
Written on July 26, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
41 Years Running! Island Rec and Xtreme Fitness invite you to take part in the 41st Annual Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop Run/Walk scheduled for a 9:00 am start on Saturday August 18, 2018. People of all ages enjoy running or walking in this race. Register by July 31st and pay the early fee, $20 for Continue Reading
Island Rec Soccer Camp
Written on July 21, 2018 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Technical Training with Coach Van Island Rec and FHFC will be offering a co-ed three-week technical training in August to prepare players ages 11-18 for the fall FHFC soccer season. This technical soccer clinic is designed for the serious young soccer player looking to continually improve their game. This will be an intense, no nonsense Continue Reading
Island Rec Soccer Camps
Written on June 21, 2018 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
This summer Island Rec will be offering two youth soccer camps: Western Washington University Summer Soccer Camp and Summer Soccer Technical Training with Coach Van. Click to see dates, times and details about each camp…
Soccer Signups
Written on June 16, 2018 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tanja Williamson sends this reminder to get signed up for fall soccer… Dear San Juan Update, Youth soccer registration is open and I’m hoping you can share the attached pic with your readers. School’s almost out and summer gets busy quick… it’s easy to forget to register for a fall sport in June! If anyone Continue Reading
Summer Sailing for all Ages
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec sailing classes happen every summer in cooperation with the San Juan Sailing Foundation. Basic, Basic Teen & Adult, Intermediate, and Double Handed Sloop happen at Percich Pond on Wold Road, and at Jackson’s Beach. Participants will learn to rig, tack, jibe, recover from a capsize and other basic skills while sailing solo in Continue Reading
Three Lakes Triathlon and King’s Marathon
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Share the road with cyclists, runners and race officials this weekend Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th – One Weekend, Two Great Events: 2018 Three Lakes Triathlon (Olympic, Sprint and Kids) and Kings Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10k Attention Drivers – on Saturday June 16th, the Lakedale Three Lakes Triathlon will kick off its Continue Reading
LEOs say Thanks
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Another successful LEO Club Golf Scramble! We couldn’t do it without the SJ Golf Course giving us the course for a day! The LEO Club, sponsored by the Lions Club, gives the money earned back to the community in the form of community project grants and donations to worthy causes. This year, we Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines Fast Pitch
Written on May 24, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oly Archibald shares another teaser about this weekend’s Lady Wolverines fast pitch game coming up in Yakima… No Debate Its State In Yakima For The Young Wolverines Fast Pitch team You know you have a good thing going when you have just cashed your ticket to the WIAA State Fast Pitch tournament in Yakima for Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines at State
Written on May 23, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Listen to all of the live action of this Friday’s B-2 State Tournament 1st round match up from Yakima between the Friday Harbor Wolverines (15-7) and the Ocosta Wildcats (19-6) live on Friday Harbor Tiny Radio 1650 am and on the world wide web at fhtinyradio.com. The pre-game show starts at 10:45 am. Oly Archibald Continue Reading
Kids Triathlon
Written on May 22, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Inauguaral Kids Triathlon Announced Island Athletic Events, LLC, producer of the 17th annual Kings San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K and the sixth annual Three Lakes Triathlon announced the first annual Kids Triathlon at Lakedale Resort. “It’s something we’ve talked about over the winter. Lakedale’s General Manager, Karl Bruno, has been very supportive Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines at State
Written on May 19, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oly Archibald shares the lowdown on the Lady Wolverines… With Concrete and Darrington deciding to not take to the diamond against the big bullies from Friday Harbor in the NW 2B District Tournament, the Lady Wolverines will make their 4th straight trip to the WIAA State Tournament in Yakima. The Wolverines will play the winner of Continue Reading
PastaPalooza
Written on May 14, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enjoy carbs for a cause at the Pasta Palooza dinner event, from 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 18, at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. The evening is a special carb-loading event to celebrate Orca Running’s first San Juan Island Half Marathon, which takes place the next day. Welcome and cheer on the participants. All are invited to Continue Reading
Island Cup
Written on April 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor high school sailing team is hosting Island Cup the weekend of April 14 and 15. Racing starts Saturday at 12:30 and continues til around 5:30 pm, and then again on Sunday from 10 AM until 3 PM. The best 18 high school teams from around the northwest will be here competing, including Continue Reading
Island Rec –Adult Tennis Lessons
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering another session of Adult Tennis Lessons this May with Caroline Hansen. Classes will be held on Sundays; May 6 – 27. Adult lessons for ages 16 and up are from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the High School Tennis Courts. Register by April 26 for the early bird special price: $63.00. Continue Reading
High School Sailing Competition
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Sailors Take 3rd, Orcas Wins The Quartermaster Ranking Regatta While the weekend of March 17 and 18 beckoned many to their gardens, it was a hard-fought weekend of sailing for the Islands’ high school sailing teams. Held at Dockton Regional Park, on Maury Island in lovely Quartermaster Harbor, teams from Bellingham to Hood Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Sailors Win the “Frostbite”
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 11 races under a clear sky, the scene on the dock was jovial for most in attendance at the NWISA North Regionals “Frostbite” Regatta at Anacortes, but tense for those rooting for the Friday Harbor sailors. With one more good race, they could win their first regatta in at least 5 years. In High Continue Reading
Senior vs Staff Basketball
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this year’s Senior vs Staff Basketball game Friday March 9th! This hilarious event is a full evening’s worth of fun including: shooting contests raffles for firewood and soil raffle for a weekend stay in a condo in Glacier Washington near Mt Baker dessert auction throwing your friends and family in “jail” a dinner Continue Reading
Calling All Twelves!
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling All Twelves! Thursday at the Fair is Seahawks Fan Fest! Or is it Fair Fest? Fan Fest! Bring your Seahawk Spirit, wear your Seahawks gear and meet a Seahawk, a SeaGal and DJ Supa Sam, official DJ for the Seahawks. Be there! Thursday Night from 8:00 to 9:00 on the Main Stage.
Strong to the Core Pilates
Written on August 14, 2018 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may already know this, but for those who don’t, there’s a new Pilates studio in town. Debbie Warren moved from New England to the island with her husband and grown daughter in February and has opened a studio on A Street. Her studio is called Strong to the Core Pilates and she provides private Continue Reading
Shaw Island Classic Race Results
Written on August 13, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
46 Sailboats Race Around Shaw Island The currents were strong, the winds temperamental, and the fleet diverse, making for a memorable 48th annual running of the Shaw Island Classic, a highlight of the summer boating season. Hosted by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, the race draws sailboats and crew from throughout the region to Continue Reading
Bicycle Rest Area
Written on July 31, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new bicycle rest area on the island. About 3 miles from town on Roche Harbor Road, Sam Leigh and Paul Hopkins have made a nice place for bicyclists to stop for a bit and relax, and maybe make a minor repair or adjustment and sit on a couple of lawn chairs in the Continue Reading
48th Annual Shaw Island Classic Race
Written on July 26, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 48th Annual Shaw island Classic Sailboat Race, sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, will be held Saturday, August 11th, 2018. The race, run for nearly 50 years, is a highlight of the summer boating calendar with over 40 sailboats from under 20 to over 50 feet competing in multiple classes. All eligible Continue Reading
Island Rec – 41st Annual 8.8K Loop Run!
Written on July 26, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
41 Years Running! Island Rec and Xtreme Fitness invite you to take part in the 41st Annual Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop Run/Walk scheduled for a 9:00 am start on Saturday August 18, 2018. People of all ages enjoy running or walking in this race. Register by July 31st and pay the early fee, $20 for Continue Reading
Island Rec Soccer Camp
Written on July 21, 2018 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Technical Training with Coach Van Island Rec and FHFC will be offering a co-ed three-week technical training in August to prepare players ages 11-18 for the fall FHFC soccer season. This technical soccer clinic is designed for the serious young soccer player looking to continually improve their game. This will be an intense, no nonsense Continue Reading
Island Rec Soccer Camps
Written on June 21, 2018 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
This summer Island Rec will be offering two youth soccer camps: Western Washington University Summer Soccer Camp and Summer Soccer Technical Training with Coach Van. Click to see dates, times and details about each camp…
Soccer Signups
Written on June 16, 2018 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tanja Williamson sends this reminder to get signed up for fall soccer… Dear San Juan Update, Youth soccer registration is open and I’m hoping you can share the attached pic with your readers. School’s almost out and summer gets busy quick… it’s easy to forget to register for a fall sport in June! If anyone Continue Reading
Summer Sailing for all Ages
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec sailing classes happen every summer in cooperation with the San Juan Sailing Foundation. Basic, Basic Teen & Adult, Intermediate, and Double Handed Sloop happen at Percich Pond on Wold Road, and at Jackson’s Beach. Participants will learn to rig, tack, jibe, recover from a capsize and other basic skills while sailing solo in Continue Reading
Three Lakes Triathlon and King’s Marathon
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Share the road with cyclists, runners and race officials this weekend Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th – One Weekend, Two Great Events: 2018 Three Lakes Triathlon (Olympic, Sprint and Kids) and Kings Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10k Attention Drivers – on Saturday June 16th, the Lakedale Three Lakes Triathlon will kick off its Continue Reading
LEOs say Thanks
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Another successful LEO Club Golf Scramble! We couldn’t do it without the SJ Golf Course giving us the course for a day! The LEO Club, sponsored by the Lions Club, gives the money earned back to the community in the form of community project grants and donations to worthy causes. This year, we Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines Fast Pitch
Written on May 24, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oly Archibald shares another teaser about this weekend’s Lady Wolverines fast pitch game coming up in Yakima… No Debate Its State In Yakima For The Young Wolverines Fast Pitch team You know you have a good thing going when you have just cashed your ticket to the WIAA State Fast Pitch tournament in Yakima for Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines at State
Written on May 23, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Listen to all of the live action of this Friday’s B-2 State Tournament 1st round match up from Yakima between the Friday Harbor Wolverines (15-7) and the Ocosta Wildcats (19-6) live on Friday Harbor Tiny Radio 1650 am and on the world wide web at fhtinyradio.com. The pre-game show starts at 10:45 am. Oly Archibald Continue Reading
Kids Triathlon
Written on May 22, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Inauguaral Kids Triathlon Announced Island Athletic Events, LLC, producer of the 17th annual Kings San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K and the sixth annual Three Lakes Triathlon announced the first annual Kids Triathlon at Lakedale Resort. “It’s something we’ve talked about over the winter. Lakedale’s General Manager, Karl Bruno, has been very supportive Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines at State
Written on May 19, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oly Archibald shares the lowdown on the Lady Wolverines… With Concrete and Darrington deciding to not take to the diamond against the big bullies from Friday Harbor in the NW 2B District Tournament, the Lady Wolverines will make their 4th straight trip to the WIAA State Tournament in Yakima. The Wolverines will play the winner of Continue Reading
PastaPalooza
Written on May 14, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enjoy carbs for a cause at the Pasta Palooza dinner event, from 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 18, at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. The evening is a special carb-loading event to celebrate Orca Running’s first San Juan Island Half Marathon, which takes place the next day. Welcome and cheer on the participants. All are invited to Continue Reading
Island Cup
Written on April 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor high school sailing team is hosting Island Cup the weekend of April 14 and 15. Racing starts Saturday at 12:30 and continues til around 5:30 pm, and then again on Sunday from 10 AM until 3 PM. The best 18 high school teams from around the northwest will be here competing, including Continue Reading
Island Rec –Adult Tennis Lessons
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering another session of Adult Tennis Lessons this May with Caroline Hansen. Classes will be held on Sundays; May 6 – 27. Adult lessons for ages 16 and up are from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the High School Tennis Courts. Register by April 26 for the early bird special price: $63.00. Continue Reading
High School Sailing Competition
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Sailors Take 3rd, Orcas Wins The Quartermaster Ranking Regatta While the weekend of March 17 and 18 beckoned many to their gardens, it was a hard-fought weekend of sailing for the Islands’ high school sailing teams. Held at Dockton Regional Park, on Maury Island in lovely Quartermaster Harbor, teams from Bellingham to Hood Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Sailors Win the “Frostbite”
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 11 races under a clear sky, the scene on the dock was jovial for most in attendance at the NWISA North Regionals “Frostbite” Regatta at Anacortes, but tense for those rooting for the Friday Harbor sailors. With one more good race, they could win their first regatta in at least 5 years. In High Continue Reading
Senior vs Staff Basketball
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this year’s Senior vs Staff Basketball game Friday March 9th! This hilarious event is a full evening’s worth of fun including: shooting contests raffles for firewood and soil raffle for a weekend stay in a condo in Glacier Washington near Mt Baker dessert auction throwing your friends and family in “jail” a dinner Continue Reading