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

The Capital Times  —  2/17/2009 2:13 pm

A comprehensive guide to active sports opportunities throughout the Madison area. This list will be updated Tuesdays online in The Capital Times.

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 Valentine's Day 5K begins at 11 a.m. at the UW Natatorium. Cost: $5 for individuals, $8 per team. Information: E-mail Jamie Malczewski at malczewski@wisc.edu or visit www.uwrc.net 

SATURDAY Madison Winter Festival's Frosty 5K run/walk will begin at 10 a.m. at the Capitol steps. Cost: $25. Register at www.winter-fest.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 by calling 608-251-0125 or at www.movinshoesmadison.com

Basketball

FEB 21 Poynette basketball tournament for boys in seventh grade held at Poynette High School, 108 N. Cleveland St. Cost: $125 with a three-game guarantee. Information: R.J. Lurquin, 608-635-8836.

BARNEVELD BOYS TOURNAMENTS Separate events for fourth graders and for fifth graders on March 21 at Barneveld High School, 105 W. Douglas Street. Medals to top three teams. Cost: $100, three games guaranteed. Information: peter.lisa.shatrawka@verizon.net or Lisa at 924-1373.

HOLY CROSS 41st annual men's open tournament will be held March 27-29 and April 3-5 at Carl Giordana Gym, Kaukauna, WI. Information: Lee Vander Sanden, 920-766-9756 or 920-462-1230. 

MATC TOURNAMENTS Madison Area Technical College will be hosting numerous tournaments throughout the winter at 3550 Anderson St. Information: Scot Vesterdahl, 608-243-4095 or Denise Stenklyft, 608-246-6094 or visit matcmadison.edu/fitnesscenter 

      *March 13-15: Tournament for boys in grades four through eight. Must be able to play all three days and register by March 2. Cost: $175 with a three-game guarantee. 

     *March 27 & 28: Tournament for girls in grades four through eight. Register by March 9. Cost: $175 with a three-game guarantee. 

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  

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

NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH SPORTS This group sponsors youth basketball tournaments. Information: 1-866-352-5915.

WISCONSIN HOOPS SELECT "Drillz for Skillz" are two-hour skills sessions for boys and girls in grades six through 12 held each wee through Nov. 5 at the MAC Center. Cost: $160. Information: Chuck Chandler, 608-712-8081 or visit www.wishoopsselect.com 

Baseball/Softball 

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

MADISON WEST LITTLE LEAGUE Registration is underway for the 2009 season. Boys and girls ages eight through 16 who live in the West or Memorial high school attendance areas are encouraged to sign up for baseball or softball. A Challenger Division will also be available for those with disabilities. Information: For baseball, John at 238-1880; for softball, Chip at 345-7851. Visit www.wmll.org

MATC SPRING TRAINING A four-week camp for players ages seven through 18 held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting Feb. 8 and ending March 1 at MATC Truax Campus H. Douglas Redsten Gym, 3550 Anderson St. Enrollment limited. Cost: $150. For more information, visit www.matcmadison.edu/fitnesscenter or call 608-246-6093.

MCFARLAND SPRING TRAINING Registration is underway for a six-week training camp, in conjunction with Midwest Baseball Academy, for players in grades one through 12 from Feb. 21 through March 28 at McFarland High School. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching and catching lessons. Space is limited. Cost: $99 per session. Information: 1-866-622-4487 or visit www.baseballacademy.net 

WAUNAKEE SPRING TRAINING Registration is underway for Waunakee High School's six-week spring training baseball program for players in grades one through 12 from Feb. 8 through March 22. Local high school and college coaches will direct the program in conjunction with Midwest Baseball Academy. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching and catching. Space is limited. Cost: $99. Information: 1-866-622-4487 or visit www.baseballacademy.net 

MSCR

Call 608-204-3000 or visit www.mscr.org for more information.

Youth Basketball Clinic: This is a skills and sportsmanship clinic for boys and girls in grades three through five held on Saturdays from Feb. 21 through April 4 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Toki Middle School, 5606 Russett Rd. Cost: $30 for residents in the Madison School District; $45 for non-residents. Information: 608-204-3026 or visit www.mscr.org/programs 

Downhill Skiing: Open and Instruction at Devils Head, Merrimac (Includes Snow Boarding): Lessons for beginner to intermediate skiers. Cost: $65 and include lift ticket costs. Equipment rentals are an additional $25.  Adapted sleds are available for people with physical disabilities, including outriggers for amputees. Bussing from East High School is available for an extra $25.

     * Feb. 10, 17 & 24: For participants in grades seven and up from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Downhill Skiing at Tyrol Basin: For ages eight and up. Beginner ski lessons are available from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with open skiing and snowboarding until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 5. Cost: $30 per night and includes all-area lift ticket, equipment and beginner group lesson.  Intermediate to advanced lessons are also available for an additional $15.  

Cross Country Ski Lessons: Beginning to advanced lessons in classic style only held at Odana Golf Course, 4635 Odana Rd. Equipment rentals available: Adult: $10/first hr; $5 each additional; Youth: $5/hr.  Participants also pay trail user fee at site: $6 per day or $20 seasonal.  Need 6 inches of snow.       

Core Crunch: This conditioning class focuses on defining and toning the abdominal muscles while strengthening the lower back.  Held on Thursdays, through March 5, 12-12:30 p.m. at Shorewood Elementary, 1105 Shorewood Blvd. Cost: $20. 

Hatha Yoga: This style of yoga combines yoga postures with deep breathing to promote flexibility, balance, relaxation and muscle strength.  Held on Thursdays through March 5, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Shorewood Community Center, 901 Swathmore Ct. Cost: $40.

Tai Chi: This Yang style short form emphasizes effective body mechanics, alignment, breathing and the interplay of strength and relaxation.  Held on Tuesdays through May 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St.  Cost. $95.

Strength & Stretch: focuses on improving core stability, strength, balance and flexibility. Held on Mondays through March 2, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lussier Community Education Center, 55 S. Gammon Rd.  Cost: $28.

Zumba: a fusion of Latin and international music - dance themes that create a dynamic, effective fitness system.  Held on Thursdays through March 5, 6-7 p.m., at the Lussier Community Education Center. Cost: $28. Also held Thursdays through March 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. to noon at Shorewood Elementary. Cost: $40.

MSCR adaptive sports

Adaptive equipment is available. Registration required; please go to www.mscr.org or call 204-3025 for more information.
     * Walking Club: Ages eight to adult. Cost: $30.
     * Water Walking: Exercise on an individual basis, not a guided class. Best for non-swimmers who would benefit from a warm water pool. Ages 18 and up. Summer sessions held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $55 per class.

Volleyball 

CAPITAL VOLLEYBALL FALL CLINICS CVA offers private lessons as well as skill development and conditioning clinics in Stoughton. Information:David Bayer, 608-838-8474 or visit www.cvamadison.com

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

SWATSPORTS This group offers year-round private lessons, adult classes and tournaments and youth USAV Club teams, classes, leagues and a wide variety of summer camps. Information: Cindy, 608-274-7086 or visit www.SWATsports.org

Miscellaneous

FRIDAY-SUNDAY Madison Winter Festival featuring ice skating, snowboarding, tubing, sledding and snow carving on the Capitol Square. Information: visit www.winter-fest.com  

BADGER STATE GAMES Registration is open for the 2009 American Family Insurance Badger State Winter Games held Feb. 6-8 at Nine Mile Forest Ski Trails in Wausau. Costs vary. For more information or to register, visit www.badgerstategames.org/bsg 

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

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

     *Sunday: The Jeff Trickey Winter Ignitor Quarterback Clinic will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stoughton Wellness and Athletic Center. Cost: $25. Register online.

     *Wisconsin Academy: ISEA announces the Wisconsin Academy AAU program beginning this winter. Call or visit ISEA's website for more information.

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

LAKE GENEVA EXTREME SPORTS This organization provides multiple extreme sporting events throughout the summer. Visit www.lakegenevasports.com for more information or call 262-275-3577.

     *May 9: Lake Geneva marathon, half marathon and associated races

     *June 6: Delavan Lake triathlon and adventure race

     *July 11: Lake Michigan triathlon, duathlon and half marathon

     *Aug. 2: Milwaukee Bradford Beach triathlon

     *Sept. 12: Lake Geneva triathlon

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

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

    *Spring Training Baseball Camp: Registration is underway for a six-week training camp for players in grades one through 12 from Feb. 15 to March 29. Sessions offered in advanced hitting, pitching and catching. Space is limited. Cost: $99 per session. 

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 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Cost: $5). Information: Alice, 608-222-4922 or visit www.madisonturners.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.

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.

SPORTS FOR ACTIVE SENIORS Open to all persons 55-and-over interested in participating in sports. Membership is $17 per year. Information: Arleen, 608-833-0904.

     *Iceskating: Senior ice skating will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at Eagles Nest in Verona through April. Music from the 50's and 60's. Cost: $2. Information--Jack at 288-8349.
     * 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.
     * Volleyball: Sessions (mostly of coed players) held 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Turner Hall on Tuesdays. Information -- Kay at 829-0213.

     *Snow Shoeing: Call Joyce at 222-3399.

     *Downhill Skiing: Information--Paul Reese at 574-5578.

     *Cross Country Skiing: Information--Liz at 231-1039. Get on the e-mail list to be notified about ski dates. E-mail Marcia at ezzyem@sbcglobal.net 

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.)

MADISON NORDIC SKI CLUB This club meets on the second Monday of the month through March at the Lussier Center on Lake Farm Rd. Beginning in Jan., the club holds cross country ski races open to the public every Tuesday night at Elver Park. The club also provides lessons and youth programs. Information: www.madnorski.org 

SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS This group holds free outdoor events open to members and the general public.

     *Feb. 28: Cross country skiing for beginners and advanced skiers at Pleasant View Golf Course, 4279 Pleasant View Rd. Meet at 10 a.m. near the trailhead and ski for approximately two hours.

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  —  2/17/2009 2:13 pm