Topic: Sports
SJI Community Foundation Partners to Finish Baseball Field
Written on July 12, 2019 at 4:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor, the baseball field at the John O. Linde Community Park will be completed in 2019. With the San Juan Island Community Foundation serving as the fund steward, Mike Carlson Enterprises broke ground in late June and will complete the baseball field, walking path and general use Continue Reading
Baseball Field Construction
Written on June 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Work to complete one more athletic field – this one for baseball — got under way on June 10 at the John O. Linde Community Park by Mike Carlson Construction. The San Juan Island Community Foundation is overseeing the work through an oversight committee , Island Rec director Maddie Ovenell said. Island Rec operates and Continue Reading
Island Rec Summer Sailing Courses
Written on June 20, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sailing is an activity that can be pursued and enjoyed for a lifetime! Courses are offered cooperatively between San Juan Sailing Foundation and Island Rec. Join expert instructors on the waters of Percich Pond or Jackson’s Beach. Island Rec has classes for kids and adults available with skills ranging from introductory to advanced. Set Continue Reading
Rock n Roll Regatta at the Port
Written on June 17, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor is hosting their first ever Rock & Roll Regatta with 92.9 KISM Radio at the end of this month. This is going to be an awesome event with some really great fun things happening. Check out the schedule below: Friday June 28th 6:00 – 10:00 AM Morning Show with 92.9 Continue Reading
2019 Three Lakes Triathlon and Kings Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10k
Written on June 12, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Prepare to share the road with cyclists, runners and race officials this weekend. Attention Drivers, on Saturday June 15th the Lakedale Three Lakes Triathlon will kick off its 7th year with cyclists and runners on the roadways and on the 18th Annual King’s SJI Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k runners will be on the roads Continue Reading
Island Rec Summer Swim Lessons
Written on June 8, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
As beach days approach, have confidence in your little ones in water this summer by signing up for Island Rec swim lessons! Our instructors promote swim skills and water safety in a fun, positive environment. Lessons located at SJI Fitness. Call the Island Rec office at (360) 378-4953 or visit our website for more information.
Couch to 8.8K
Written on May 23, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you want to run the annual Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop Run on August 17th, but aren’t sure where to start? Tackle training together by joining the Couch to 8.8k running group with coaches Heidi and Morgan! This is a 9-week running program; meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays for progressively longer runs leading up to the Continue Reading
On to State!
Written on May 20, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Upset Stomach Fuels Upset in Girls 200 meters 2B District Championships as Hess leads FHHS Track Team to State By Mike Martin On Saturday, May 18th, FHHS junior, Brianna Hess, captured gold in the Girls 4×100 relay and 200 meter dash 2B Bi-District Championships in improbable fashion. “On a good morning I’m not much of Continue Reading
Wolverine Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 17, 2019 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Athletic Director Brock Hauck shares this updated information for our high school teams post season play. Also, see below for All League Selections for both Baseball and Softball. Baseball – Our Baseball team won both of their games this past week, making them Bi-District Champions and they will now play in the Regional State Continue Reading
Big Fun at Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
About 45 participants showed up for the 3rd annual Tour de Family – Friday Harbor last Friday. The weather couldn’t have been better and good times were had by all.
3rd Annual Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A week from Friday is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. The event is located at Continue Reading
Hitting ‘Em Outta the Park
Written on April 24, 2019 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
At last week’s FHHS Lady Wolverines softball game at Darrington, senior Thea Seitz hit not just one, but two home runs in the 2nd inning! Two grand slams over the fence. Bases were loaded both times, giving Thea 8 RBI’s in one inning! Very impressive. The team went on to win the game 26-6, improving Continue Reading
Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race
Written on April 18, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the fourth running of the now famous Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race on Sunday, May 19. This is a classic old-fashioned ‘gravity’ race where people run their homemade, non-motorized contraptions down Grover Street by the elementary school. The racing categories are ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-adult. There Continue Reading
Temporary Skate Park Closure
Written on April 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Skate Park at the fairgrounds is getting a new fence. The park will be closed beginning April 19 for approximately 2 weeks. Island Rec apologizes for the inconvenience. Questions? Please Call (360)378-4953
Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on April 9, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tour de Family – Friday Harbor is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. It is located Continue Reading
Island Rec Table Tennis Tournament Winners
Written on April 9, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to first place Marcus Lum of Mount Vernon, second place Joe Kantor of Anacortes, and third place San Juan Island local Roger Paul for being big winners in the 8th Annual Table Tennis Tournament this weekend in our Singles bracket. In our Doubles tournament, Joe Kantor and Hiroshi Kakaki of team Paddle Pals took Continue Reading
Table Tennis Tournament
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is hosting our 8th annual Table Tennis Tournament for ages 14 and up. We have some fun, new prizes this year from Mi Casita, House of Jerky, Ernie’s Cafe and more for singles and doubles brackets. Double elimination play. Our early fee of $31 expires March 28th, $36 thereafter. $5 extra for playing Continue Reading
Island Rec – Hill of Thrills Build-a-Racer Workshop
Written on March 7, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year Island Rec is offering a how-to workshop on building your car for the Hill of Thrills race, led by STEM veteran Cecil Dent. Utilize tools and workshop space at the FH High School’s STEM building. Get ideas and hands-on assistance to craft and assemble alongside Cecil. Attendance of the workshop starts at a Continue Reading
Seniors Vs. Staff Basketball Game
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The FHHS Seniors vs Staff basketball game is on! Tip off for the annual GRAD NIGHT fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 8th at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm at Turnbull Gym for pre-game dinner and silent dessert auction. Throughout the evening, this entertaining event affords many fun opportunities for community members to support the Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Bike Fest
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The upcoming Friday Harbor Bike Fest is the third annual bike ride sponsored by the San Juan Lions Club. In the past this event was known as the Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew. This year’s event is being held on June 1st to coincide with the 30th annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. There will be Continue Reading
Island Rec – Adult Tennis: Beginner Skills and Drills
Written on February 13, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Rec is offering another session of Beginner Tennis Skills and Drills for Adults this March with Caroline Hansen. Classes are held Sundays; March 3-24. Adult lessons for ages 16 and up are from 2-3:30 pm indoors at the Fair Building. Register by February 21 for the early bird special rate of $74; $83 thereafter. For Continue Reading
Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness!
Written on February 10, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness! The fun starts with a Mid-Winter Break Swimming Beginner Skills Class (Ages 5+) 3:30-4 pm February 18 through the 22nd. We also have classes for varying skills and ages that start February 25 such as Swimming Pre-K Water Play (Ages 4-5), Swimming Intermediate (Ages Continue Reading
SJI Community Foundation Partners to Finish Baseball Field
Written on July 12, 2019 at 4:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor, the baseball field at the John O. Linde Community Park will be completed in 2019. With the San Juan Island Community Foundation serving as the fund steward, Mike Carlson Enterprises broke ground in late June and will complete the baseball field, walking path and general use Continue Reading
Baseball Field Construction
Written on June 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Work to complete one more athletic field – this one for baseball — got under way on June 10 at the John O. Linde Community Park by Mike Carlson Construction. The San Juan Island Community Foundation is overseeing the work through an oversight committee , Island Rec director Maddie Ovenell said. Island Rec operates and Continue Reading
Island Rec Summer Sailing Courses
Written on June 20, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sailing is an activity that can be pursued and enjoyed for a lifetime! Courses are offered cooperatively between San Juan Sailing Foundation and Island Rec. Join expert instructors on the waters of Percich Pond or Jackson’s Beach. Island Rec has classes for kids and adults available with skills ranging from introductory to advanced. Set Continue Reading
Rock n Roll Regatta at the Port
Written on June 17, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor is hosting their first ever Rock & Roll Regatta with 92.9 KISM Radio at the end of this month. This is going to be an awesome event with some really great fun things happening. Check out the schedule below: Friday June 28th 6:00 – 10:00 AM Morning Show with 92.9 Continue Reading
2019 Three Lakes Triathlon and Kings Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10k
Written on June 12, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Prepare to share the road with cyclists, runners and race officials this weekend. Attention Drivers, on Saturday June 15th the Lakedale Three Lakes Triathlon will kick off its 7th year with cyclists and runners on the roadways and on the 18th Annual King’s SJI Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k runners will be on the roads Continue Reading
Island Rec Summer Swim Lessons
Written on June 8, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
As beach days approach, have confidence in your little ones in water this summer by signing up for Island Rec swim lessons! Our instructors promote swim skills and water safety in a fun, positive environment. Lessons located at SJI Fitness. Call the Island Rec office at (360) 378-4953 or visit our website for more information.
Couch to 8.8K
Written on May 23, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you want to run the annual Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop Run on August 17th, but aren’t sure where to start? Tackle training together by joining the Couch to 8.8k running group with coaches Heidi and Morgan! This is a 9-week running program; meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays for progressively longer runs leading up to the Continue Reading
On to State!
Written on May 20, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Upset Stomach Fuels Upset in Girls 200 meters 2B District Championships as Hess leads FHHS Track Team to State By Mike Martin On Saturday, May 18th, FHHS junior, Brianna Hess, captured gold in the Girls 4×100 relay and 200 meter dash 2B Bi-District Championships in improbable fashion. “On a good morning I’m not much of Continue Reading
Wolverine Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 17, 2019 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Athletic Director Brock Hauck shares this updated information for our high school teams post season play. Also, see below for All League Selections for both Baseball and Softball. Baseball – Our Baseball team won both of their games this past week, making them Bi-District Champions and they will now play in the Regional State Continue Reading
Big Fun at Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
About 45 participants showed up for the 3rd annual Tour de Family – Friday Harbor last Friday. The weather couldn’t have been better and good times were had by all.
3rd Annual Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A week from Friday is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. The event is located at Continue Reading
Hitting ‘Em Outta the Park
Written on April 24, 2019 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
At last week’s FHHS Lady Wolverines softball game at Darrington, senior Thea Seitz hit not just one, but two home runs in the 2nd inning! Two grand slams over the fence. Bases were loaded both times, giving Thea 8 RBI’s in one inning! Very impressive. The team went on to win the game 26-6, improving Continue Reading
Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race
Written on April 18, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the fourth running of the now famous Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race on Sunday, May 19. This is a classic old-fashioned ‘gravity’ race where people run their homemade, non-motorized contraptions down Grover Street by the elementary school. The racing categories are ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-adult. There Continue Reading
Temporary Skate Park Closure
Written on April 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Skate Park at the fairgrounds is getting a new fence. The park will be closed beginning April 19 for approximately 2 weeks. Island Rec apologizes for the inconvenience. Questions? Please Call (360)378-4953
Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on April 9, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tour de Family – Friday Harbor is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. It is located Continue Reading
Island Rec Table Tennis Tournament Winners
Written on April 9, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to first place Marcus Lum of Mount Vernon, second place Joe Kantor of Anacortes, and third place San Juan Island local Roger Paul for being big winners in the 8th Annual Table Tennis Tournament this weekend in our Singles bracket. In our Doubles tournament, Joe Kantor and Hiroshi Kakaki of team Paddle Pals took Continue Reading
Table Tennis Tournament
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is hosting our 8th annual Table Tennis Tournament for ages 14 and up. We have some fun, new prizes this year from Mi Casita, House of Jerky, Ernie’s Cafe and more for singles and doubles brackets. Double elimination play. Our early fee of $31 expires March 28th, $36 thereafter. $5 extra for playing Continue Reading
Island Rec – Hill of Thrills Build-a-Racer Workshop
Written on March 7, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year Island Rec is offering a how-to workshop on building your car for the Hill of Thrills race, led by STEM veteran Cecil Dent. Utilize tools and workshop space at the FH High School’s STEM building. Get ideas and hands-on assistance to craft and assemble alongside Cecil. Attendance of the workshop starts at a Continue Reading
Seniors Vs. Staff Basketball Game
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The FHHS Seniors vs Staff basketball game is on! Tip off for the annual GRAD NIGHT fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 8th at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm at Turnbull Gym for pre-game dinner and silent dessert auction. Throughout the evening, this entertaining event affords many fun opportunities for community members to support the Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Bike Fest
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The upcoming Friday Harbor Bike Fest is the third annual bike ride sponsored by the San Juan Lions Club. In the past this event was known as the Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew. This year’s event is being held on June 1st to coincide with the 30th annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. There will be Continue Reading
Island Rec – Adult Tennis: Beginner Skills and Drills
Written on February 13, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Rec is offering another session of Beginner Tennis Skills and Drills for Adults this March with Caroline Hansen. Classes are held Sundays; March 3-24. Adult lessons for ages 16 and up are from 2-3:30 pm indoors at the Fair Building. Register by February 21 for the early bird special rate of $74; $83 thereafter. For Continue Reading
Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness!
Written on February 10, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness! The fun starts with a Mid-Winter Break Swimming Beginner Skills Class (Ages 5+) 3:30-4 pm February 18 through the 22nd. We also have classes for varying skills and ages that start February 25 such as Swimming Pre-K Water Play (Ages 4-5), Swimming Intermediate (Ages Continue Reading