Truckee Adult Lap Swim Pool Schedule
Sad but true, ‘tis the season to swim indoors. But just like the local lakes, the Truckee Public Pool offers adult lap swimming seven days a week. Drop-in pool fee is $3 for Adults. Lap swim hours are:
• Monday: 6 to 9 a.m., 6 to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday: 6 to 9 a.m., 12 to 2 p.m., 6 to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday: 6 to 9 a.m., 6 to 8 p.m.
• Thursday: 6 to 9 a.m., 12 to 2 p.m., 6 to 9 p.m.
• Friday: 6 to 9 a.m., 6 to 8 p.m
• Saturday: 7 to 10 a.m.
• Sunday: 7 to 10 a.m.
The Truckee Donner Community Swimming Pool is located behind Truckee High School at 11725 Donner Pass Road. Info: 530-582-7725.
Indoor Kayak Practice Sessions
Fridays
Few sporting techniques are as important or as difficult as a kayak roll. Get practicing for next spring at the Truckee Community Pool this winter. Every Friday from 6:30 -to 8 p.m. one-half of the pool will be available for kayak roll practice. Lifeguards will be on duty but no official instruction is provided. Drop-in fee is $4 per person, not per boat. No pool passes accepted. The Truckee Donner Community Swimming Pool is located behind Truckee High School at 11725 Donner Pass Road. Info: 530-582-7725.
Boreal Ski Resort is OPEN
Fridays to Sundays
You’ve waited long enough…it’s time to hit the slopes! Boreal Mountain Resort on Donner Summit is now open for Winter 09/10. The Castle Peak Quad will be running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fri. to Sun. (weather and conditions permitting). Lift tickets are $30 for adults 13 and up and $15 for kids 12 and under. Boreal will feature one groomed run including six to 10 terrain park features. Info: rideboreal.com, 530-426-3666.
Northstar Bike Update
The last day to load the Northstar chair headed to the Livewire trail will be Oct. 18. Closing weekend at Northstar will be jumping off however as the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships will be in the house Oct. 16 to 18. The cycling teams from University of Nevada, Reno and UC Berkeley are hosting the event and the best collegiate cyclists in the country will be in town to compete in cross-country, downhill and Super D races. Info: Northstarattahoe.com, 1-800-GO-NORTH.
Truckee Hula Hooping
Saturdays
Learn to hula hoop AND take one home during two upcoming hula hooping clinics taught by Dean and Lisa of C-Beach Hoops at the Truckee Community Center Gym. The clinics are held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class will make and decorate personal hoops from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., then learn basic tricks until 12:30 p.m. Hula Hoop Materials cost $20 for kids and $25 for adults in addition to a class fee of $5. The Oct. 24 clinic is open to those aged 14 and up while the Nov. 14 family clinic is open to ages 6 and up. Call ahead to guarantee space. Info: C-Beach Hoops, 530-582-4121.
Outdoor Ski Conditioning Tuesdays and Thursdays
Looking to get an edge on your ski season and reduce the risk of injury on the slopes? Join Coach Julie Young at Northstar Resort for a pre-season conditioning camp. Training will take place primarily outside in the Village at Northstar using calisthenics, static poses and plyometrics to build agility, balance, power and strength. Camp runs Tues. and Thurs. 5 to 6 p.m. from Oct. 13 to Nov. 19. Cost is $195. Info: 530-587–3769.
Youth Girl Sport Day
Oct. 24
The Girls Scouts of the USA and the Tahoe Forest Hospital are co-sponsoring a Girls Sport Day for girls in grades –first to fifth on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Truckee Elementary School. Research has shown that girls who participate in organized sports by the age of 10 are overwhelmingly more likely to include fitness activities in their adult life so get your little lady’s shoes laced up to try a new sport, or three! The clinic runs 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes activities, fitness tips, lunch and a goody bag. Activity fee is $15 and pre-registration is required. Scholarships available. Info: TDRPD, 530-582-7720.
Martial Arts Classes
Find greater strength and focus on self-improvement by karate training with Pacific Crest Martial Arts. The karate school has classes for all ages and experience levels and parents are welcome to train with their kids. Beginner classes will focus on the basics of karate and kata. Most of the sparring will be with the instructor, Tony Altieri. Intermediate classes are offered for older youth and adults. Beginners under 10 meet on Mon. and Wed. from 5 to 6 p.m., all levels 12 and up meet on Mon. and Wed. from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and all levels 15 and up meet Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. There is also an open class, all ages all levels, on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Class fee per calendar month is $65 for ages 5 to 12 and $75 for those 13 and up. Drop-in fee is $10 per day. Info: Tony Altieri, 530-412-1957.
Truckee Girls On the Run 5k Fun Run
Nov. 1
The New Balance Girls on the Run 5k Fun Run is a non-competitive family-friendly run/walk where everyone is a winner. Walkers, joggers, runners, parents, kids and strollers are all welcome. The fun run begins at the Truckee Riverview Sports Park at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. Registration cost $20 and closes on Friday, Oct. 31. Info: girlsontherunsierras.org.
Truckee Drop-In Volleyball
Sundays
Does action-packed, informal volleyball sound fun? There are games firing up every Sunday night at the Truckee High School Gym from 6 to 8:30 p.m. All ability levels are invited to play. Drop-in session costs $3 per player per night. Info: TDRPD, 530-582-7720.
Truckee Youth Basketball
The Youth Basketball program is designed for boys and girls third to eighth grade, with the emphasis on fun and instruction. Teams are divided into third/fourth, fifth/sixth and seventh/eighth grade divisions with separate leagues for boys and girls teams. Practices start after Thanksgiving with games mid-week and on Saturdays starting in January. Season runs until March 13, 2010. League fee is $75 per player. Info: TDRPD, 530-582-7720.
Youth Basketball Clinics
Kids in grades –first through eighth who are looking to learn the game of basketball or refine their hoop skills shouldn’t miss these three-day basketball clinics offered by the Truckee Parks and Rec District. Classes are limited to 20 players so each student will get plenty of individual attention. Session 1 will be held at Glenshire Elementary on Oct. 19, 21 and 23. Session 2 and 3 will be held at Truckee Elementary on Oct. 26, 27 and 28 and Nov. 2, 3 and 4. Clinic fee is $35 per player. Info: TDRPD, 530-582-7720.
Truckee Adult Basketball
Open Gym
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
If you’ve got no time for a league but still wanna ball the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District is offering adult drop-in basketball Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans Building in downtown Truckee. The cost is $3 per player. Players can play pick-up games or just work on their skills. Info: TDRPD, 530-582-7720.
Incline Youth Micro-Soccer Clinics
Oct. 22 to 29
Boys and girls aged 4 to 9 can work on the soccer skills with former soccer professional Mike Simon at a 3-day soccer clinic held at Incline Village’s Recreation Center Gym. Sportsmanship, teamwork and fun will be the focus! The clinic will run on Tues. and Thurs. from Oct. 22 to 29. Clinic fee is $40 for Incline residents and $50 for non-residents. Registration deadline is Tues, Oct. 20. Info: IVGID, 775-832-1322.
