Topic: Sports
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
Island Rec: Futsal! Indoor Soccer Games
Written on February 7, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We are excited to announce that Island Rec is offering another installment of Futsal! Join Coach Van for skill work and games in this fast paced, dynamic indoor soccer game. Sessions are held Wednesday evenings at the Fair Building; February 27th – March 27th for ages 8-18. Ages 8-10 will play 5:30-6:30 pm ages 11-14 Continue Reading
Winners of the Roche Harbor Salomon Derby
Written on February 5, 2019 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A total of $28,000 in cash prizes were awarded to winners of this year’s 16th annual Roche Harbor Salmon Classic Salmon Derby. Paul McAbee from Bellingham came in at first place, Michael Porter from Issaquah in second place, Connor Ryan from Mount Vernon in third place, Paul McAbee again in fourth place and Bill Shaw from Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 23, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another SJI Lifestyle video… This San Juan Island Lifestyle video shares how much we enjoyed fishing in the 2019 Roche Harbor Salmon Derby:
Adult Night Swim
Written on January 18, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering Adult Night Swim this February at SJI Fitness! Drop-in for some adult-only pool time to play games or swim laps in the evenings. Sessions are held Thursdays; February 7th – February 28th for ages 18 and up from 7:30-9pm. There is a registration rate of $35.00; or $10.00 per night. For Continue Reading
Resolution Run Results
Written on January 3, 2019 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lili Lyne, Recreation Specialist with Island Rec, shares this recap of this year’s Resolution Run, held on Tuesday morning, January 1st… I’ve attached a press release below to advertise our annual Resolution Run of 2019 results! We had 43 participants including children. Even better, about half of our runners and walkers braved the cold and Continue Reading
Island Rec Tennis
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec –Adult Tennis: Intermediate Skills and Drills Island Rec is offering another session of Intermediate Tennis Skills and Drills for Adults this January and February with Caroline Hansen. Classes will be held on Sundays; January 13th through February 3rd. Adult lessons for ages 16 and up are from 2:00 to 3:30 pm indoors at Continue Reading
Girl’s Basketball League
Written on December 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is time to register for the Island Rec’s Girl’s Basketball League, open to all girls in grades 2 through 8. The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Previous basketball experience is not required. All games are played on Island, Sundays in Turnbull Gym. Participants practice twice per Continue Reading
Youth Roller Hockey
Written on November 12, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Youth Roller Hockey comes back November 13. Roller Hockey is a co-ed drop-in program at the fair building – new players are always welcome! You will learn new skills and improve existing skills in this organized drop-in play. The season is from November 13 – January 29th Tuesdays from 6-7 pm, Ages 5-13. Volunteer coaches 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
Island Rec: Futsal! Indoor Soccer Games
Written on February 7, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We are excited to announce that Island Rec is offering another installment of Futsal! Join Coach Van for skill work and games in this fast paced, dynamic indoor soccer game. Sessions are held Wednesday evenings at the Fair Building; February 27th – March 27th for ages 8-18. Ages 8-10 will play 5:30-6:30 pm ages 11-14 Continue Reading
Winners of the Roche Harbor Salomon Derby
Written on February 5, 2019 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A total of $28,000 in cash prizes were awarded to winners of this year’s 16th annual Roche Harbor Salmon Classic Salmon Derby. Paul McAbee from Bellingham came in at first place, Michael Porter from Issaquah in second place, Connor Ryan from Mount Vernon in third place, Paul McAbee again in fourth place and Bill Shaw from Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 23, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another SJI Lifestyle video… This San Juan Island Lifestyle video shares how much we enjoyed fishing in the 2019 Roche Harbor Salmon Derby:
Adult Night Swim
Written on January 18, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering Adult Night Swim this February at SJI Fitness! Drop-in for some adult-only pool time to play games or swim laps in the evenings. Sessions are held Thursdays; February 7th – February 28th for ages 18 and up from 7:30-9pm. There is a registration rate of $35.00; or $10.00 per night. For Continue Reading
Resolution Run Results
Written on January 3, 2019 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lili Lyne, Recreation Specialist with Island Rec, shares this recap of this year’s Resolution Run, held on Tuesday morning, January 1st… I’ve attached a press release below to advertise our annual Resolution Run of 2019 results! We had 43 participants including children. Even better, about half of our runners and walkers braved the cold and Continue Reading
Island Rec Tennis
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec –Adult Tennis: Intermediate Skills and Drills Island Rec is offering another session of Intermediate Tennis Skills and Drills for Adults this January and February with Caroline Hansen. Classes will be held on Sundays; January 13th through February 3rd. Adult lessons for ages 16 and up are from 2:00 to 3:30 pm indoors at Continue Reading
Girl’s Basketball League
Written on December 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is time to register for the Island Rec’s Girl’s Basketball League, open to all girls in grades 2 through 8. The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Previous basketball experience is not required. All games are played on Island, Sundays in Turnbull Gym. Participants practice twice per Continue Reading
Youth Roller Hockey
Written on November 12, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Youth Roller Hockey comes back November 13. Roller Hockey is a co-ed drop-in program at the fair building – new players are always welcome! You will learn new skills and improve existing skills in this organized drop-in play. The season is from November 13 – January 29th Tuesdays from 6-7 pm, Ages 5-13. Volunteer coaches Continue Reading