Topic: Sports
How To Play Youth Sports During COVID
Written on November 12, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan County As anyone who has interacted with island kids of late can tell you, COVID-19 is taking a toll on the mental and physical health of our children. While that’s true for all of us, many younger islanders are really struggling. Opportunities for our youth to engage in physical activities can be Continue Reading
Youth Basketball With Island Rec
Written on October 25, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By Island Rec Check out the following basketball options for kids. Youth Basketball Camp The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Think skills, drills and scrimmages. Previous team experience is not required. Participants practice once per week beginning the week of Nov. 2. Volunteer coaches and referees are Continue Reading
New Boats for FH Sailing
Written on September 24, 2020 at 11:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
After-school sailing club launches with 20 students, 4 new boats, thanks to generous donations Twenty students from San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands glory in the sun, the wind, and the sea on Griffin Bay twice a week with the Sailing Club at Jackson Beach. Because distancing occurs naturally between sailors in single-handed sailboats, this Continue Reading
Sailing Club Offers Students Outdoor Sport Opportunity
Written on August 23, 2020 at 12:16 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Tired of virtually living? After-school sailing club gets students out in the sun and wind… Most after-school athletic programs and clubs have been cancelled, due to the challenges of social distancing. But distancing happens naturally when sailing, and just-for-fun sailing is a great lifetime endeavor that can open all sorts of doors — careers, friendships, travel Continue Reading
Zucchini 500 Captured on Film
Written on August 17, 2020 at 5:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Are you still feeling an empty place where the Zucchini 500 race used to be? Do you have an itch that only watching Zucchini racers SQUASH their competition can relieve? Relive the past glory of the Zucchini 500 race in a series of short films produced and directed by the Zucchini Queen herself Lynnette Cabrera. Continue Reading
Island Rec – 43rd Annual 8.8K Loop Run
Written on July 10, 2020 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
43 years running! Be part of this Island tradition – virtually for 2020 (you still have to go all 8.8k, your computer can’t do that part for you!). This race can be completed any time between August 9-15, 2020. Any Course (even your treadmill) consisting of 8.8k! Participants will send completed race times, and distances Continue Reading
Virtual Hoop Camp
Written on July 4, 2020 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education to offer virtual Hoop Camp for youth This summer, area youth can improve their basketball fundamentals and skills with virtual Hoop Camps taught via Zoom by Skagit Valley College Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Carl Howell. The camp will be offered via Zoom on July 21 and 22 from Continue Reading
Canine Champion Donates Winnings to APS-FH Pet Food Pantry Program
Written on June 24, 2020 at 8:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Canaan,” a Friday Harbor local, is Bob Anderson’s champion agility dog. Canaan has been in approximately 120 agility trials and 1500 individual agility runs. He has come in 1st place over 400 times and placed 2nd or 3rd in as many events. Canaan is seen in the photo at right with only a fraction of Continue Reading
July 50 Mile Challenge
Written on June 19, 2020 at 8:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec and Peace Health want you to walk or run 50 Miles in July! Get outside and enjoy Summer! This is a great way to also train for the Friday Harbor 8.8K Run. You can track your distance using your smartphone or watch, using many available apps such as Strava, Map My Fitness, FitBit, Continue Reading
San Juan Island Yacht Club Calendar Announcement Update
Written on June 15, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic we have made some changes to the annual Shaw Island Classic sailboat race. Please post this event update on your website and/or printed calendar. Thanks! Contact: Jim Corenman, SJIYC Race Committee. (360) 317-6442 or racecommittee@sjiyc.com Although the San Juan Island Yacht Club has postponed the 50th Shaw Island Classic Continue Reading
Island Rec Cancellations
Written on May 5, 2020 at 8:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Park and Recreation District commissioners have made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person programs and events for summer 2020 based on Governor Jay Inslee’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order and his four phases of reopening, in addition to Washington State Department of Health guidelines. The health and safety of our Continue Reading
Boo Boo is Offering Free Online Fitness Workout Classes
Written on April 2, 2020 at 11:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tanja Williamson sums it up like this: Hey there, I’m helping everyone’s favorite boxer keep islanders entertained AND healthy so they’ll be able to fit into their pre-pandemic clothes. If you haven’t already downloaded zoom, DO IT! The workouts are only 30 minutes and even if you don’t do every move, you’ll definitely work your Continue Reading
Wolverine Winter Playoff Update
Written on February 28, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brock Hauck checks in with an Update on the Wolverines… Winter Sports Post Season has begun. Below is an update on the post season opportunities for our winter sports teams. First Wrestling, then Girls Basketball, and finally Boys Basketball:
Island Rec- Volleyball Skills Clinic
Written on February 18, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bump, set, spike! This co-ed program is a 5-week skills clinic that will introduce participants to the basics of volleyball. Instructor Maureen Lamar is a former volleyball college athlete and has been coaching volleyball for over 5 years. Participants will learn the rules of the game as well as technical skills like passing, setting, and Continue Reading
Island Rec – Intro to Sports class
Written on February 16, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Intro to Sports is designed to get your children prepared for organized sports. With a step-by-step approach, the program builds confidence and self-esteem. Island Rec staff will work together with your child in a supportive environment to learn throwing, catching, batting, dribbling and much more. Open to ages 5-7, we will pack plenty of action Continue Reading
Island Rec –Off Island Teen Trips – Grades 6-8
Written on January 28, 2020 at 8:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Island Rec for a series of off island teen trips. First up is the YMCA Climbing Wall in Bellingham on February 17th. First timers and seasoned climbers are welcome to join us as we head up to the Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham to take on the tallest indoor climbing wall in the Pacific Continue Reading
Futsal
Written on January 18, 2020 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to announce that they are offering another installment of Futsal. Join Coach Randy Martin for skills work and games in this fast paced, dynamic indoor soccer game. Sessions are held Saturday afternoons at the Fair Building; February 1st – 29th for ages 8-18. Ages 8-10 play 11:00am-12:00 pm Ages 11-14 play Continue Reading
Resolution Run Results
Written on January 3, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec shares the race results for their 5th Annual Resolution Run 5k and Salish Splash… It was a great turn-out of 54 registered runners, the largest Resolution Run thus far! We had plenty of runners and walkers that enjoyed the good weather at Jackson Beach. A few brave participants jumped into the waters for Continue Reading
Swim Lessons
Written on December 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness. The fun starts on Saturday, January 25th with Parent and Child (Ages 6 mo- 3 yrs) at 9:15-9:45 am, Beginner Skills (Ages 4+) at 9:55- 10:25 am, and Pre-K Water Play (ages 4-5) at 10:35-11:05 am. These Saturday classes will run Continue Reading
5th Annual Resolution Run and Salish Splash
Written on December 13, 2019 at 12:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sprint into a new decade with Island Rec at our Fifth Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Tuesday, January 1, 2020. This is a family and dog friendly fun run that travels from Jackson Beach to Mullis, into town, up Argyle and back to Jackson Beach. At 11:00am, join us Continue Reading
Pickleball at the Fairgrounds
Written on November 6, 2019 at 6:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This notice is being published again with corrected information… Join us in the sport that is sweeping the nation! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It has simple rules that make is accessible to a wide range of age ranges and skill levels. The sport was invented Continue Reading
Bingo Night Fundraiser
Written on October 18, 2019 at 8:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bingo Night is this Saturday October 19th at 5:00 at San Juan Brewery, 410 A Street, Friday Harbor. Great bingo prizes and a live auction. All proceeds go to help complete the John O. Linde Park Baseball Field.
How To Play Youth Sports During COVID
Written on November 12, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan County As anyone who has interacted with island kids of late can tell you, COVID-19 is taking a toll on the mental and physical health of our children. While that’s true for all of us, many younger islanders are really struggling. Opportunities for our youth to engage in physical activities can be Continue Reading
Youth Basketball With Island Rec
Written on October 25, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By Island Rec Check out the following basketball options for kids. Youth Basketball Camp The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Think skills, drills and scrimmages. Previous team experience is not required. Participants practice once per week beginning the week of Nov. 2. Volunteer coaches and referees are Continue Reading
New Boats for FH Sailing
Written on September 24, 2020 at 11:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
After-school sailing club launches with 20 students, 4 new boats, thanks to generous donations Twenty students from San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands glory in the sun, the wind, and the sea on Griffin Bay twice a week with the Sailing Club at Jackson Beach. Because distancing occurs naturally between sailors in single-handed sailboats, this Continue Reading
Sailing Club Offers Students Outdoor Sport Opportunity
Written on August 23, 2020 at 12:16 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Tired of virtually living? After-school sailing club gets students out in the sun and wind… Most after-school athletic programs and clubs have been cancelled, due to the challenges of social distancing. But distancing happens naturally when sailing, and just-for-fun sailing is a great lifetime endeavor that can open all sorts of doors — careers, friendships, travel Continue Reading
Zucchini 500 Captured on Film
Written on August 17, 2020 at 5:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Are you still feeling an empty place where the Zucchini 500 race used to be? Do you have an itch that only watching Zucchini racers SQUASH their competition can relieve? Relive the past glory of the Zucchini 500 race in a series of short films produced and directed by the Zucchini Queen herself Lynnette Cabrera. Continue Reading
Island Rec – 43rd Annual 8.8K Loop Run
Written on July 10, 2020 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
43 years running! Be part of this Island tradition – virtually for 2020 (you still have to go all 8.8k, your computer can’t do that part for you!). This race can be completed any time between August 9-15, 2020. Any Course (even your treadmill) consisting of 8.8k! Participants will send completed race times, and distances Continue Reading
Virtual Hoop Camp
Written on July 4, 2020 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education to offer virtual Hoop Camp for youth This summer, area youth can improve their basketball fundamentals and skills with virtual Hoop Camps taught via Zoom by Skagit Valley College Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Carl Howell. The camp will be offered via Zoom on July 21 and 22 from Continue Reading
Canine Champion Donates Winnings to APS-FH Pet Food Pantry Program
Written on June 24, 2020 at 8:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Canaan,” a Friday Harbor local, is Bob Anderson’s champion agility dog. Canaan has been in approximately 120 agility trials and 1500 individual agility runs. He has come in 1st place over 400 times and placed 2nd or 3rd in as many events. Canaan is seen in the photo at right with only a fraction of Continue Reading
July 50 Mile Challenge
Written on June 19, 2020 at 8:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec and Peace Health want you to walk or run 50 Miles in July! Get outside and enjoy Summer! This is a great way to also train for the Friday Harbor 8.8K Run. You can track your distance using your smartphone or watch, using many available apps such as Strava, Map My Fitness, FitBit, Continue Reading
San Juan Island Yacht Club Calendar Announcement Update
Written on June 15, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic we have made some changes to the annual Shaw Island Classic sailboat race. Please post this event update on your website and/or printed calendar. Thanks! Contact: Jim Corenman, SJIYC Race Committee. (360) 317-6442 or racecommittee@sjiyc.com Although the San Juan Island Yacht Club has postponed the 50th Shaw Island Classic Continue Reading
Island Rec Cancellations
Written on May 5, 2020 at 8:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Park and Recreation District commissioners have made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person programs and events for summer 2020 based on Governor Jay Inslee’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order and his four phases of reopening, in addition to Washington State Department of Health guidelines. The health and safety of our Continue Reading
Boo Boo is Offering Free Online Fitness Workout Classes
Written on April 2, 2020 at 11:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tanja Williamson sums it up like this: Hey there, I’m helping everyone’s favorite boxer keep islanders entertained AND healthy so they’ll be able to fit into their pre-pandemic clothes. If you haven’t already downloaded zoom, DO IT! The workouts are only 30 minutes and even if you don’t do every move, you’ll definitely work your Continue Reading
Wolverine Winter Playoff Update
Written on February 28, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brock Hauck checks in with an Update on the Wolverines… Winter Sports Post Season has begun. Below is an update on the post season opportunities for our winter sports teams. First Wrestling, then Girls Basketball, and finally Boys Basketball:
Island Rec- Volleyball Skills Clinic
Written on February 18, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bump, set, spike! This co-ed program is a 5-week skills clinic that will introduce participants to the basics of volleyball. Instructor Maureen Lamar is a former volleyball college athlete and has been coaching volleyball for over 5 years. Participants will learn the rules of the game as well as technical skills like passing, setting, and Continue Reading
Island Rec – Intro to Sports class
Written on February 16, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Intro to Sports is designed to get your children prepared for organized sports. With a step-by-step approach, the program builds confidence and self-esteem. Island Rec staff will work together with your child in a supportive environment to learn throwing, catching, batting, dribbling and much more. Open to ages 5-7, we will pack plenty of action Continue Reading
Island Rec –Off Island Teen Trips – Grades 6-8
Written on January 28, 2020 at 8:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Island Rec for a series of off island teen trips. First up is the YMCA Climbing Wall in Bellingham on February 17th. First timers and seasoned climbers are welcome to join us as we head up to the Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham to take on the tallest indoor climbing wall in the Pacific Continue Reading
Futsal
Written on January 18, 2020 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to announce that they are offering another installment of Futsal. Join Coach Randy Martin for skills work and games in this fast paced, dynamic indoor soccer game. Sessions are held Saturday afternoons at the Fair Building; February 1st – 29th for ages 8-18. Ages 8-10 play 11:00am-12:00 pm Ages 11-14 play Continue Reading
Resolution Run Results
Written on January 3, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec shares the race results for their 5th Annual Resolution Run 5k and Salish Splash… It was a great turn-out of 54 registered runners, the largest Resolution Run thus far! We had plenty of runners and walkers that enjoyed the good weather at Jackson Beach. A few brave participants jumped into the waters for Continue Reading
Swim Lessons
Written on December 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness. The fun starts on Saturday, January 25th with Parent and Child (Ages 6 mo- 3 yrs) at 9:15-9:45 am, Beginner Skills (Ages 4+) at 9:55- 10:25 am, and Pre-K Water Play (ages 4-5) at 10:35-11:05 am. These Saturday classes will run Continue Reading
5th Annual Resolution Run and Salish Splash
Written on December 13, 2019 at 12:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sprint into a new decade with Island Rec at our Fifth Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Tuesday, January 1, 2020. This is a family and dog friendly fun run that travels from Jackson Beach to Mullis, into town, up Argyle and back to Jackson Beach. At 11:00am, join us Continue Reading
Pickleball at the Fairgrounds
Written on November 6, 2019 at 6:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This notice is being published again with corrected information… Join us in the sport that is sweeping the nation! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It has simple rules that make is accessible to a wide range of age ranges and skill levels. The sport was invented Continue Reading
Bingo Night Fundraiser
Written on October 18, 2019 at 8:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bingo Night is this Saturday October 19th at 5:00 at San Juan Brewery, 410 A Street, Friday Harbor. Great bingo prizes and a live auction. All proceeds go to help complete the John O. Linde Park Baseball Field.