Recreation calendar: Your guide to active sports in the Madison area

The Capital Times  —  5/21/2008 8:27 am

A comprehensive guide to active sports opportunities throughout the Madison area. This list will be updated Tuesdays online in The Capital Times and also runs in Wednesday print editions of the Wisconsin State Journal.

To submit an event for consideration, please include the date, time, location, cost and contact information and send via e-mail to rec-calendar@madison.com or via regular mail to Recreation calendar, c/o Capital Times Sports Department, P.O. Box 8060, Madison, Wis., 53708.

Running/Walking

SATURDAY Reuben's Run and Duathalon is a 5K run and a one-mile noncompetitive walk or a two-mile run, 15-mile bike ride followed by another two-mile run. Both events begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Albany School parking lot on the corner of Fifth Ave. and Vinton St. in Albany. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Awards given for 5K run and proceeds benefit the school's anti-drug and alcohol program. Cost: $15 for run/walk and $25 for duathalon through May 9; $20 for run/walk and $30 for duathalon after May 9. Fee includes t-shirt and refreshments. Information: Gloria, 608-862-3225.

SUNDAY Charity Runner Madison Marathon is a 10K, 26.2-mile or 13.1 mile run beginning at the Alliant Energy Center. Information: Chrissy Weiland, 608-662-7548 or visit www.main.acsevents.org/madisonmarathon

SUNDAY Madison Marathon is a 26.2-mile, 13.1-mile and marathon relay beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Capitol Square. Cost: $65 marathon, $55 half marathon. Finish line and festival at Alliant Energy Center. Information: Jody Stolldorf, 608-276-9797 or visit www.madisonfestivals.com

MAY 31 Third Annual Madison, Wisconsin, Preeclampsia Awareness 2.5-Mile Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Monona Terrace. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Come early to receive a t-shirt. Information: Kara Boeldt, 608-658-3155.

MAY 31 Oregon Trail 25, 60 or 100K bike ride on rural roads outside of Madison. Cost: $30. Information: Derek Schneider, 6080835-2976 or visit www.oregonrotary.org

MAY 31 Komen Madison Race for the Cure is a 5K run/walk or 1 mile fun walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Alliant Energy Center. Costs vary. Information: Jean McLellan, 800-435-3405 or visit www.madisonraceforthecure.com

MAY 31 Mt. Horeb Norsk Run is a 10K run or 2-mile run/walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Grundahl Park. Cost: $6 or $12 with t-shirt. Information: Chris Fitzsimmons, 608-203-7237 or visit www.trollway.com

JUNE 8 Verona Hometown USA Run/Walk is a 10K, 5K or 2K youth run and 5K walk beginning at 7:45 a.m. at Harriet Park. Cost: $15 before May 25 includes T-shirt; $20 afterward. Youth run is free, or $5 with T-shirt. Information: 206-6630 or veronaareaboosters@gmail.com

JUNE 8 Third Annual Grandview Gallop hosted by the Mississippi Running Association is a 4-mile run/walk beginning at 8 a.m. at Murphy Park in Dubuque, Iowa. Information: Darrell Zmolek, 563-582-6838 or visit www.active.com

JUNE 14 Block the Sun Run/Miles for Melanoma 5K race and 3K fun walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at Spring Brook Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Register from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Costs: $20 day of registration, $15 before June 6, $10 kids ages five through 14 and free for kids under five. Information: Tara Anchor, 608-253-4023 or visit www.blockthesunrun.com

DAIRYLAND WALKERS Tuesday night walks beginning at 5:30 p.m. at various locations. Cost: $3 for Volkssport credit or free. Information: Tom McCril, 608-836-5949 or visit www.dairylandwalkers.com

MOVIN' SHOES This group offers weekly runs and training for local runners and is located at Movin' Shoes, 528 S. Park St. More information can be found at www.movinshoesmadison.com

Basketball

JUNE 6-8 Ninth Annual Laker Classic Tournament for boys in grades six through varsity level and girls grades five through open division held at Center Court Sports Complex in Waukesha. Register by May 26. Cost: $245 per team with a four-game guarantee. Information: Joe or Barb Elles, 262-893-1223.

JUNE 14 The Lawrence University men's basketball program has openings for its freshmen team camp for boys entering ninth grade this fall. Cost: $180 per team. Information: Lee Rabas, 920-832-6761.

JUNE 14 Waunakee Summer Shoot-Out Tournament for seventh through tenth grade teams held at Waunakee High School, 301 Community Dr. Register by June 1. Cost: $150 with a three-game guarantee. Information: Dana MacKenzie, 608-848-5608 or visit www.waunakeehoops.com

JUNE 16-20 The Madison Memorial Youth Camp for players in grades kindergarten through nine will be held at Memorial High School, 201 S. Gammon Rd. Grades kindergarten through fourth will be held from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at $55. Grades five through seven will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at $60. Grades seven through nine will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at $65. Information: Steve Collins, 608-217-3805 or visit www.memorialbasketball.com

JUNE 20-22 Lakers Run N' Gun Tournament for boys in grades six through varsity level and girls in grades five through varsity level held at Center Court Sports Complex in Waukesha. Register by June 10. Cost: $245 per team with a four-game guarantee. Information: Joe or Barb Elles, 262-893-1223.

JUNE 23 & 27 Wisconsin College Basketball Coaches Camp for boys in grades five through 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at Impact Sports Academy in Stoughton. Instruction led by current college coaches Jack Bennett, Pat Miller, Ken Koelbl, Todd Adrian and Jason Kalsow. Cost: $145. Information: 608-205-1732 or visit www.seastoughton.com

JUNE 28 The second annual Monroe High School Tournament hosts three divisions of boys' JV, boys' varsity and girls' varsity teams at Monroe High School. Cost: $150 with a three-game guarantee. Information: Pat Murphy, 608-558-9267.

EDGEWOOD COLLEGE CAMP Edgewood College is hosting several camps for players in grades four through 12. Information: Visit www.edgewoodcollegeeagles.com

     * Saturday & Sunday: All-Star Classic for boys and girls in grades four through eight. Cost: $175 with a four-game guarantee.
     * June 16-19: For boys in grades four through seven from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $140.
     * June 16-19: Mini kids camp for players in grades one through three from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $70.
     * June 23-26: For boys in grades five through eight from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $140.
     * June 23-26: Shooting camp for boys in grades seven through 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $70.
     * Aug. 2-3: Advanced instruction camp for boys in grades nine through 12 from noon to 6 p.m. Cost: $70.

JUSTAGAME FIELDHOUSE Youth basketball tournaments for boys and girls are offered at JustAgame Fieldhouse, 200 LaCrosse St., Wisconsin Dells unless otherwise noted. Information: Ben Hickethier, 608-253-6787 or visit www.justagamefieldhouse.com
     * May 31-June 1: Kalahari Super Regional tournament for 12U to 17U boys. Cost: $325 with a three-game guarantee.
     * June 7 & 8: Sports Impressions Classic for 10U to 17U girls. Cost: $175 with a four-game guarantee.
     * July 18-20: ESPN's Jimmy V Classic for 10U to 17U boys and girls. Cost: $250. Information: Dana MacKenzie, 608-848-5608 or Brad Stangel, 6080843-1566 or visit www.wisconsinswing.com

MTXE SPORTS This group holds basketball leagues and instructional camps in the Madison area. Information: Brad Stangel, 608-843-1566 or visit www.mtxesports.com
     * High School Leagues: Leagues are available for boys and girls in grades seven through 12. Teams will play two games on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday nights at MAC Sport Center in Verona or ISEA Sports Academy in Stoughton. Cost: $400 with a ten-game guarantee.
     * Summer Men's Leagues: Games will be played on Thursdays beginning June 12 through July 31 at the Mac Sport Center in Verona. A Monday night league also begins June 16 and runs through Aug. 4 at the ISEA Sports Academy in Stoughton. Cost: $450 with a seven-game guarantee.
     * Todd Adrian Camp: This camp is for boys and girls in grades three through eight for players of all levels. Third through fifth grade sessions will be held on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. from May 26 to July 14. Sixth through eighth grade sessions will be held Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. from June 5 to July 24. All sessions will be held at the MAC Sport Center in Verona. Cost: $80 per session.

NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH SPORTS This group sponsors youth basketball tournaments. Information: 1-866-352-5915.
     * Friday-Sunday: Fifth through 12th grade boys and girls tournaments at the Center Court Sports Complex in Waukesha. Cost: $115 with a two-game guarantee.
     * May 30-June 1: Fifth through 12th grade boys and girls tournament at Madison La Follette High School. Cost: $115 with a two-game guarantee.
     * July 11-13: Fifth through 12th grade boys and girls tournament at MATC. Cost: $250 with a five-game guarantee. Register before June 20.

SUMMER MEN'S LEAGUE Games will be played on Thursdays beginning June 12 through July 31 at the Mac Sport Center in Verona. A Monday night league also begins June 16 and runs through Aug. 4 at the ISEA Sports Academy in Stoughton. Cost: $450 with a seven-game guarantee.

UWSP CAMPS The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is hosting a variety of instructional, shooting and team camps this June and July for players in grades five through 12. Costs vary. Information: 715-346-4375 or visit www.pointerhoops.com

WAUNAKEE SUMMER LEAGUE This league is for freshman, JV and varsity boys teams and there are one session will run on Sundays from June 1 to June 30 and the second will run on Sundays from July 6 to July 27. All games will be held at Waunakee High School, 301 Community Dr. Cost: $325 with an eight-game guarantee. Contact: Dana MacKenzie, 608-848-5608 or visit www.waunakeehoops.com

Baseball/Softball

THURSDAY-MONDAY The Mineral Point Lions Club is hosting a Memorial Day weekend softball tournament for class C or D, 12-inch and 14-inch men's slowpitch teams and class C or D coed slowpitch teams at Soldiers Memorial Park in Mineral Point. Cost: 12-inch men's $100, 14-inch men's $75, co-ed $50. Information: Ted Lawinger, 608-482-4290.

JUNE 16-19 Metro Baseball Camp for players ages eight through 16 at Madison West little league fields on Forward Dr. Cost: $100. Information: Tom Bennett, 608-833-3929 or visit www.metrobaseballcamp.com

JULY 4-6 USSSA 13U tournament still needs teams to qualify for USSSA National tournament held July 30 through Aug. 2 in Crystal Lake, IL. Games played on 56-ft. mounds and 80-ft. bases. Cost: $195. Information: Dave Helbing, 608-516-7964 or visit www.mcysasports.org/13UNIC.cfm

ELITE BASEBALL ACADEMY CAMPS This group organizes instructional camps. Information: Darin Everson, 608-338-8374 or visit www.elitebaseballacademy.com

MADISON EAST LITTLE LEAGUE Online registration for Madison East baseball and softball players ages five to 18 is under way. Costs: range from free to $150. Information: Jim Ciufo, 608-516-7421, Kim Karlin-Kamin, 608-249-2654 or visit www.emll.org

MIDDLETON SUMMER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Online registration forms available for girls and boys ages six through 18 at www.middletonbaseballsoftball.org. Cost: Ranges from $60 to $175. Information: Tom Schmitt, 608-836-1070.

RICHLAND CENTER TOURNAMENTS Baseball tournaments for U10, U12, U14 and U16 and softball tournaments for U12, U14 and 15+ will be held June 6-8 (register by May 30) and July 25-27 (register by July 18). Cost: $100. Information: 608-647-3729.

RIVERCATS BASEBALL CLUB This competitive baseball league is holding try-outs by appointment for 14-year-old players. Tournaments will be held in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Cost: $5. Information: Bill Woodstock, 608-751-7074 or visit www.ballcharts.com/teams/index.php?team=RiverCats

SPRINGFIELD SOFTBALL LEAGUE Adult men's slow pitch softball leagues are now forming for Springfield Softball located at Springfield Inn, 6136 Cty Trk P, Dane. Openings for individuals and teams on Wednesday or Thursday nights. Cost: $500 per team. Information: Todd at 608-849-5365.

WEXFORD AREA TEE BALL LEAGUE Registration is available for boys and girls who will enter kindergarten or first grade this fall. Games begin the first week of June and will be played at Wexford Park, 1201 N. Westfield Rd. Cost: $25 with scholarships available. Information: Barry, 608-833-0533 or visit www.wexfordvillage.org

Cycling

SCENIC SHORE 150 BIKE TOUR The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society host the 16th annual 150-mile bike tour on July 19-20 for riders of all ages and abilities. Registration is under way for riders, volunteers and sponsors. Cost: A minimum of $250 in donations before July 17 is required to participate. Information: Jennifer Jacobs, 262-785-4226 or visit www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

WISCONSIN WEEKENDER TOUR Two Bicycles and a Map, Ltd. announces the First Annual Wisconsin Weekender Tour on June 6-8 beginning at the UW-Whitewater campus. Cost: $300, includes meals, overnight dorm room stay, workshops, T-shirt or cap, maps/cue sheets and SAG support. Information: Becky Afonso, 608-843-8412 or visit www.bikewisconsin.com

MSCR

Call 204-3000 or visit www.mscr.org for more information.
     * High School Kick Ball League: Coed kickball league for kids in grades nine through 12 will meet Wednesday nights at Elver Park from June 25 to Aug. 13. Sign up before June 10. Cost: $18. Information: Karen, 608-204-3022.
     * Youth Tee Ball League: Six-game season for girls and boys entering kindergarten and first grade held June 16 through Aug. 4. Sign up as an individual or team. Cost: $40. Fee includes t-shirt.
     * Coach Pitch League: Six-game season for girls and boys entering second or third grade with games held on Tuesdays at Midvale, Thursdays at Elvehjem and Chavez schools. Sign up as an individual or team. Cost: $40. Fee includes t-shirt.
     * Soccer Camps: One-week session day camps for children ages three through eighth grade will be held Monday through Friday from June 23 to Aug. 29 at a variety of locations. Cost: Ranges from $30 to $102. Information: 608-204-4581.

Volleyball

ADULT LEAGUES Winter session sign-up for leagues Monday through Thursday nights at Pooley's, 5441 High Crossing Blvd. Information: Geoff Poole, 242-1888.

MIDWEST JUNIORS CLUB For information about this group call Toby Parker, 608-848-5909 or visit www.midwestjuniors.net

SWATSPORTS This group offers youth and adult leagues and a wide variety of summer youth camps. Information: Cindy, 608-274-7086 or visit www.SWATsports.org
     * June 16-19: Speciality clinics for middle and high school players at Stoner Prairie, 5830 Devoro Rd., Fitchburg. Emphasized individual training and videotape evaluation. Costs: Range from $35 to $75.
     * July 7-10: Instructional camps for players in third through sixth grade from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. to noon at Stoner Prairie, 5830 Devoro Rd., Fitchburg. Costs: $50 for players in third and fourth grade, $65 for players in fifth and sixth grade.
     * July 14-17: Instructional camp for players in seventh through ninth grade from 9 a.m. to noon at Stoner Prairie, 5830 Devoro Rd., Fitchburg. Cost: $110.
     * Aug. 18-21: Instructional camps for players in fifth through eighth grade from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pooley's, 5441 High Crossing Blvd. Cost: $80 before June 1, $90 after June 1.

Miscellaneous

SENIOR GAMES Registration underway for men and women 50 and older to take part in events that will be held June 8-14 throughout the Madison area. Events include basketball, bowling, cards, golf, horseshoes, pickle ball, swimming, track & field, volleyball, and others. Cost: $10 registration fee. Information: Reggie Hennessey at 608-274-6842, or visit www.wiseniorgames.com

MAY 27 Free mock soccer tryouts for players ages nine through 11 from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Settler's Prairie Park on Ellington Way off of Airport Rd., Middleton. Players should wear soccer uniforms and bring a properly inflated ball. Information: 608-831-8694 or visit www.mysc.us

AREA SOCCER TRYOUTS MYSC YAHARA soccer tryouts for boys and girls ages 10 through 17. Ages 10-14 tryouts at Airport Rd. Complex next to the Middleton Airport; ages 15-17 tryouts at Hwy Q lighted training facility, 5209 Cty Rd. Q, Waunakee. Tryouts for 10-year-olds May 29 & 30, ages 11 & 13 June 4 & 5, ages 12 & 14 June 2 & 3, ages 15 through 17 June 10 & 11. Cost: $30 if registered one week prior to tryout or $50 after. Includes t-shirt. Information: 608-831-8694 or visit www.mysc.us

JUNE 20-22: Impact Sports Enhancement Academy is sponsoring the second annual Ron Dayne Football Camp for players in grades five through 12 at Memorial Field at Middleton High School. Information: 608-205-1732 or visit www.seastoughton.com

MASTERS SWIMMING Sign up now available for eight-week sessions in Masters Swimming at Pinnacle Health and Fitness, 5973 Executive Dr. in Fitchburg. Costs: Range from $128 to $288. Information: Keith, 608-278-8118.

BLACK BELT AMERICA Karate for Concentration Workshop, a free seminar held every Saturday at 10 a.m. at Black Belt Karate's locations in Madison, Middleton, Lodi and Waunakee. Information: Theresa Wideman, 608-273-4111 or visit www.blackbeltamerica.com

BREAKAWAY SPORTS Registration under way for indoor soccer leagues (youth and adult), as well as foot-skills classes and goal keeping classes at 5964 Executive Dr. Information: 608-288-9600 or www.breakawaysports.com

CLIMBING Boulders Climbing Gym classes. 3964 Commercial Ave. Call 244-8100 or visit www.bouldersgym.com

EAGLES NEST ICE ARENA Open skating at Eagles Nest, 103 Lincoln St., Verona, on Sundays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $3. Skate rentals $2. Information: Peter, 608-845-7465 or www.eaglesnestarena.com

PACKERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP The Green Bay Packers youth football camps for kids ages six to 14 will be held June 23-27 and July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bishop O'Connor Center, 702 South High Point Rd. Information: 866-246-9800 or visit www.packerscamps.com

IMPACT SPORTS ENHANCEMENT ACADEMY Leagues and sessions offered in coed and adult volleyball, baseball instruction and youth and adult basketball at 2300 U.S. Highway 51-38, Stoughton. Open times for different sports. Costs: Vary on session. Information: Mike Hintz, 608-205-1732 or visit www.seastoughton.com
     * June 23-27: Wisconsin College Basketball Coaches Commuter Camp for boys in grades five through 12 at ISEA. Cost: $145 and includes t-shirt.
     * All-Sports Day Camp: Register online or call Mike or Amy, 608-205-1732.

KEVA SPORTS CENTER Several youth and adult programs and leagues in soccer, basketball, football and baseball and adult soccer, basketball and flag football sessions will be held at 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton. Information: Call Holly Gundlach, 608-662-7529 or visit www.kevasports.com

LEGENDS SPORTS Offer several youth and adult programs in kickball, flag football, whiffleball and volleyball. Information: Shawn Dugan, 608-692-8289 or visit www.legendssports.net
     * Adult Whiffleball: Free and is held on Monday nights starting at Middleton's Lakeview Park.
     * Adult Coed Sand Volleyball: Free games held on Tuesdays or Wednesday nights beginning May 20 or 21 and ending Aug. 19 or 20. Games will be played at Middleton's Lakeview Park or Olbrich Park.
     * Adult Kickball: Summer season held on Wednesday and Thursday nights beginning June 18 or 19 at 6, 7 or 8 p.m. at Middleton Lake View Park. Limited Space. Cup of Justice Tournament held Aug. 16. Cost: $325.
     * 5-on-5 Flag Football: Summer season played on Tuesday nights beginning June 17 at 6, 7 or 8 p.m. at Madison Memorial practice field. Cost: $275 per team plus $15 per game if paid by June 11. $305 after June 11.
     * NFL Youth Flag Football: Games will be played from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. starting June 18 through Aug. 6. Cost is $95 per person (includes NFL jersey and flag belts) and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays.

L.I.F. TRAINING AND FITNESS CLUB This group, located at 8233 Forsythia St., Middleton, offers fitness sessions for youth and adults. Upcoming clinics include an adult fitness challenge, kick start for first through sixth grade athletes, and speed school for seventh through 12th graders. Costs: Vary depending on session. Information: Tara, 608-203-6550 or visit www.lifttraining.com

MAC SPORT CENTER Several youth and adult programs in soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, football and dodgeball will be held at 411 Prairie Heights Dr., Verona. Information: Jason Nevins, 608-848-6222 or visit www.macsportcenter.com

MADISON ICE ARENA Open skating at Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Drive. Sundays 3:50 to 4:50, Wednesdays 3 to 4:30 and Saturdays noon to 2 p.m. Costs: $4 adults, $2 kids. Rentals $2. Information: www.madisonicearena.com

MADISON WOMEN CLIMBERS Women of all ability levels are encouraged to join this group. Climbs held Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Boulders Climbing Gym, 3964 Commercial Ave. Cost: $10 per year. Information: Anne Hughes, 260-0979.

MADISON TURNERS Gymnastics sessions held at 3001 S. Stoughton Rd.
     * Open gym: Fridays 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Cost: $7) and preschool open time Tuesdays 10 to 11 a.m. (Cost: $5). Information: Alice, 608-222-4922 or visit www.madisonturners.com

MIDVALE HEIGHTS GOLF LEAGUE This is a nine-hole women's league held at at Glenway Golf Course, 3747 Speedway Road. Subs have the option of becoming full-time league members if openings occur. Cost: Weekly golf fees of $11. Information: Jessie Nelson, 608-230-3737.

MYSC SOCCER CLUB Registration for youth spring recreational leagues for kids ages 4-14 is under way. Cost varies, depending on age group. Information: 831-8694 or visit www.mysc.us

SELF DEFENSE CLASSES Seminars for women, mothers and daughters, can be organized at clubs and work places. Sessions taught by instructor with 8th-degree black belt. Information: Dick Thompson, 608-837-9514.

SKYDIVING Instructor Assisted Deployment classes held every Saturday through September beginning at 8 a.m. at the Seven Hills Skydiving Club located between Sun Prairie and Columbus. Registration required. Cost: Now only $99 in May. Information: Rich, 608-244-5252 or visit www.sevenhillsskydivers.org

SPORTS FOR ACTIVE SENIORS For seniors 55-and-over. Membership is $17 per year. Information: Arleen, 833-0904.
     * Golf: Golfing at Glenway starts Monday with tee times beginning at 8 a.m. Drawing for foursomes will begin at 7:50 a.m. Information --Lois at 835-7796. Golfing at Nine Springs at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays in May. Information -- Rosemary at 274-2190.
     * Camping: Hartman Creek on June 16-21. Information -- Frances at 335-6649.
     * Canoeing: First outing will begin at 10 a.m. at Rutabaga. Information -- Paul Reese at 833-0904.
     * Dancing: Dance on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to the Senior Showcase Band at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. Information -- Cathy at 271-1999 or Mary at 271-1999.
     * Tennis: Rotation tennis Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Rennenbohm Park. Wisconsin Senior Games tennis will be held June 13 at Ahuska Park in Monona for doubles, mixed doubles and singles. Information -- Lee at 233-9498 or visit www.wiseniorgames.com
     * Volleyball: Sessions (mostly of coed players) held at Turner Hall on Tuesdays. Information -- Vic, 829-0213 or 222-4922.
     * Walking: Meet at Arboretum parking lot at 1:30 p.m. Information -- Mary, 831-2545.
     * Biking: Saturday, Glacial Drumlin Deerfield to Lake Mills. Information --Lois at 271-5151. Sunday, Riley for pancakes. Meet at Cub Foods, Verona Rd. at 9 a.m. for a 24-mile bike ride or at the Park-n-Ride Trailhead in Verona at 9:30 a.m. for a 14-mile bike ride. Information -- Frances at 273-1958.

COED MASTERS WATERPOLO All ages welcome to participate in practices, games and tournaments on Sundays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. with other times pending. Team will meet at the Middleton High School pool, 2100 Bristol St. Cost: $75 for six months. Information: Rob Verhelst, 608-239-0064 or visit www.badgerwaterpolo.com

WEST MADISON SENIOR CENTER Exercise classes offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 602 Sawyer Terrace. Tai Chi sessions also offered. Information: 238-0196.

YMCA PROGRAMS For information, call East YMCA (221-1571), West YMCA (276-6606), Sun Prairie YMCA (837-8221) or visit www.ymcadanecounty.org

Outdoors

FONTANA SPORTS SPECIALTIES Fontana hosts a number of free outdoors seminars throughout the year. All events begin at 6 p.m., unless noted. Information: 608-833-9191 (7948 Tree Lane) and 608-257-5043 (251 State St.).
     * Thursday: Kayaking in Wisconsin and What to Pack with Paul Davidsaver at State Street location.
     * Monday: Wisconsin River Smallmouth Bass on a Fly with Craig Amacker at Tree Lane location.
     * May 29: Discover Nordic Walking with Jeff Bedermann at State Street location.
     * June 2: Discovering Tanzania with Kambona Ole Tirra Mollel from Africa VIP Travel at Tree Lane location.
     * June 10: Meet & greet with Simon Mtuy of Kilimajaro from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at State Street location. Slideshow to follow at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

REI OUTDOORS SEMINARS The REI store in Madison, 7483 West Towne Way, hosts a number of free outdoors seminars throughout the year. All events begin at 7 p.m., unless noted. Information: 608-833-6680.

The Capital Times  —  5/21/2008 8:27 am