Sports

Mid-Columbia sports calendar published Feb. 20

BASKETBALL

▪ Kennewick Orange AAU will have skills sessions and open gym for boys and girls in grades 4-8. The sessions are on Sundays from 5-7 p.m. in the Kennewick High School Lions Den. Information: John Henry, jhtricity@yahoo.com.

▪ Kennewick High School will host USA Basketball Open Courts from March 5 through April 19. Sessions will be held for kids age 6-9 from 5-6 p.m. and for 13-17 year-olds from 6-8 p.m. on most Tuesdays and Thursdays, and sessions for 10-12 year-olds will be held from 5-7 p.m. on most Mondays and Wednesdays. A full schedule is available on the USA Basketball webstie, under youth and then player development, “Open Court Program.” The Open Courts will provide children a safe and fun environment to play basketball, and will alow them to choose between free play, skill games, five-on-five, three-on-three and skill stations.

CONTRACT BRIDGE

▪ American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Unit 442 has games on the following days and times: Mondays 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Three Rivers Bridge Club (TRBC), Director — Marilyn Steele (392-2128). Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. Kays Klub, Director — Kay Teal (521-2200); also Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Bridge Buddies, Director — Larry Lang (375-3474) standby partner provided. Wednesdays 6 p.m. Hanford Club, Director — John Van Keuren (627-4416). Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Bridge Buddies, Director — Larry Lang (375-3474) standby provided. The first Thursday of the month is Unit 442 game 6 p.m., contact John Van Keuren (627-4416). TRBC meets on the other Thursdays 6 p.m, Director — Marilyn Steele (392-2128). Most games are played at the Richland Community Center. The exception is the Monday 12 p.m. TRBC game, which is held at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Richland.

GOLF

▪ Sun Willows Ladies Golf League begins the 2018 Tuesday Gangsome on March 6. Newcomers with a current handicap are welcome and should arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. Team drawings will begin at 9:15 a.m., with the first tee time starting at 9:30 a.m. Play continues through October. For more information, call Janet Decker at 547-1203 or e-mail to jandecker1@q.com.

▪ The Sun Willows Ladies Golf League will have its opening meeting and golf day on March 1. The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. and golf will begin at 9 a.m. Dues for league membership will be $65 for the year which includes league tournaments, WSGA dues and yearly awards. If you are interested in golf you may sign up at the course or contact Marla Gorsuch (943-0615). Any questions about annual dues, contact Marnie Vitt (460-9854).

PARTY BRIDGE

▪ Party Bridge players meet from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Richland Community Center. Cards and partners provided. Cost is $1 per session, to be paid at the front desk of the community center. Information: Rose Moore, 509-539-9300; Lewis Smathers, 509-539-6800.

RUNNING

▪ For a schedule of upcoming running and multi-sport events in the Tri-Cities and local area, go to www.3RRR.org and click on the Calendar section of the 3 Rivers Road Runners website.

SOFTBALL

▪ Registration for the 2018 season of Blue Mountain Girls Softball is currently available online at www.wwpr.us and in the Walla Walla Parks & Recreation office, 55 E. Moore St. There are leagues for: T-ball for ages 5 and 6, coach pitch for ages 7 and 8, modified fastpitch for ages 9 and 10, and standard ASA fastpitch for ages 11 and 12. Training will be supplied for volunteer coaches, who can register online or by calling 527-4527. Cost to participate is $40 for 5- and 6-year-olds and $55 for ages 7-12.

TARGET SHOOTING

▪ The Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facility (RMSF) Rose-Iris General Purpose Range is open to the public for target shooting Wednesday and Friday through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The RMSF is located near milepost 8 on State Route 225 north of Benton City. Each adult non-member shooter must pay a $10 fee. People under 18 may shoot for free when accompanied by a parent, guardian or grandparent. The Tri-Cities Shooting Association (TCSA) provides a staff of trained Range Safety Officers. The Shotgun Trap and Skeet ranges are open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Go to www.tcsa.info for details.

WRESTLING

▪ The Powerhouse Wrestling Club is open to male and female athletes ages 4-18. Practices are held from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Chiawana High School. Cost to register for the year is $125, which covers facility insurance, uniforms, t-shirts and the club charter. For more information, contact head coach Ruben Martinez (509-331-4834, rubenthecuban2004@gmail.com or tcpowerhousewrestling@gmail.com).

YOGA

▪ Yoga Community, 4415 W. Clearwater in Kennewick, is offering Yoga Bliss, a new class at 9 a.m. Sundays. It focuses on body awareness, alignment, breath and relaxation.Yoga for Round Bodies is offered at 11:45 a.m. Thursdays, and explores yoga in a way that suits a person’s constitution and anatomy. These drop-in classes are offered for beginners and more experienced practitioners with fee by punch-card, drop-in, or monthly unlimited. First class at the studio is free. Information: 509-521-4287; www.theyogacommunity.com. Patrons are asked to pre-register as class sizes are limited.

SUBMIT

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This story was originally published April 24, 2017 at 6:47 PM with the headline "Mid-Columbia sports calendar published Feb. 20."

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