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Community Sports, Fast Breaks for March 21: Donowa wins Run of Two Cities
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Friday, March 27, 2009 | No comments posted.
Michael Donowa of Myrtle Point powered his way over the brutal hills between Coos Bay and North Bend to win the overall championship at the South Coast Running Club’s Run of Two Cities last Saturday.
Donowa scorched the hilly 10-kilometer course in 36 minutes and 20 seconds, the fastest time in at least the past 10 years, to dethrone two-time defending champion Mark Gagnon of Coos Bay. Gagnon finished in a very respectable 42:30 to take third, also behind Joseph Rodriguez of Coos Bay (41:52).
The women were led by Liza Holland of Coos Bay, who was 14th overall in 52:26. She was followed by Laurie Sevier of North Bend (53:36) and Barbara Young of Coos Bay (55:19).
Matthew Walker of North Bend won the equally difficult 5-kilometer run/walk in 23:18. In second was Lisa Link of North Bend, the women’s champion (33:47), with third going to Toni Espy of Coos Bay (39:44).
All entry fees from the event were donated to South Coast Special Olympics.
Run for the Kids
The sixth-annual Run for the Kids is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, as part of Kids & Family Fun Day in John Topits Park in Coos Bay.
The event is part of National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and supports the Children’s Advocacy Program, which serves abused children and their families in Coos Bay.
The Run for the Kids around the lake starts at 10 a.m. It includes a 1-mile kids run, a 3.1-mile run and a 1-mile noncompetitive walk.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the entry fee is $10 for kids ages 10 and under and $15 for youth and adults. A team of 10 participants can sign up for $100.
A special award goes to the school or organization with the most runners.
Other events during the day include a barbecue sponsored by Northwest Natural, fishing with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a Jump for Fun and more.
The day ends with a concert by the Freemartins to support the Children’s AdvocacyProgram. The 8 p.m. concert will be played at the Green Spot in downtown Coos Bay, with tickets available at the door for $10.
Speedgolf Classic
The eighth-annual Bandon Dunes Speedgolf Classic is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
The first tee time will be at 7:30 a.m. on the renowned Bandon Dunes course.
Golfers are scored based on the number of strokes and the amount of time it takes to complete the round.
The fee is $80 and includes the round of golf and a buffet breakfast following the tournament.
Information and an entry form are available at www.speedgolfinternational.com.
Swing into Spring at Forest Hills
The Forest Hills Ladies Golf Association is planning a Swing into Spring event on Tuesday, April 7, inviting newcomers of all ages to join the group.
A kickoff breakfast at McKenzi’s on the Green restaurant at Forest Hills Country Club begins the season.
A continental breakfast for $5 will be served at 8:30 a.m., followed by a round of golf.
The annual fee to join the Ladies Club is $15. The group plays every Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Weekly play includes various game formats and three free golf clinics.
For more information, call Dee French at (541) 271-5276 or Stephanie Thomas at 269-1524.
Spring sports sign-ups
Students who are interested in competing in spring soccer or track and field should call the Boys & Girls Club sports line at 267-6573 to see if registrations still are being accepted.
Athletes must be signed up by March 28, which is the first day of competition with the spring jamboree. Practices have started for most teams.
Soccer is for students in grades 1 through 6, while track and field is for those in grades 4 through 6.
Softball registration
Girls can sign up now for softball at the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon.
All girls in grades 1 through 8 (who were 14 or younger on Dec. 31, 2008) are eligible to participate.
Practices may begin in the middle of April, with games beginning in May.
For more information, call 267-6573.
Bandon and Coquille registrations
A softball registration session will be held in Bandon from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the Harbor Lights Middle School gymnasium.
A softball registration event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6, at the Coquille Valley School library.
A Boys & Girls Club representative will be on hand to answer questions at each site.
T-ball starts in May
All boys and girls currently in kindergarten can register for T-ball at the Boys & Girls Club.
The activity will teach players the skills and fundamentals necessary to play baseball and softball and will take place in May.
For more information, call 267-6573.
Kindergarten soccer
There still is time for boys and girls to sign up for kindergarten soccer, which will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April at the Southwestern Oregon Community College soccer field.
The fee is $35 with a current club membership, and registration forms are available at local schools, the club, or on-line at www.bgc-sworegon.org. For more information, call 267-6573.
Donowa scorched the hilly 10-kilometer course in 36 minutes and 20 seconds, the fastest time in at least the past 10 years, to dethrone two-time defending champion Mark Gagnon of Coos Bay. Gagnon finished in a very respectable 42:30 to take third, also behind Joseph Rodriguez of Coos Bay (41:52).
The women were led by Liza Holland of Coos Bay, who was 14th overall in 52:26. She was followed by Laurie Sevier of North Bend (53:36) and Barbara Young of Coos Bay (55:19).
Matthew Walker of North Bend won the equally difficult 5-kilometer run/walk in 23:18. In second was Lisa Link of North Bend, the women’s champion (33:47), with third going to Toni Espy of Coos Bay (39:44).
All entry fees from the event were donated to South Coast Special Olympics.
Run for the Kids
The sixth-annual Run for the Kids is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, as part of Kids & Family Fun Day in John Topits Park in Coos Bay.
The event is part of National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and supports the Children’s Advocacy Program, which serves abused children and their families in Coos Bay.
The Run for the Kids around the lake starts at 10 a.m. It includes a 1-mile kids run, a 3.1-mile run and a 1-mile noncompetitive walk.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the entry fee is $10 for kids ages 10 and under and $15 for youth and adults. A team of 10 participants can sign up for $100.
A special award goes to the school or organization with the most runners.
Other events during the day include a barbecue sponsored by Northwest Natural, fishing with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a Jump for Fun and more.
The day ends with a concert by the Freemartins to support the Children’s AdvocacyProgram. The 8 p.m. concert will be played at the Green Spot in downtown Coos Bay, with tickets available at the door for $10.
Speedgolf Classic
The eighth-annual Bandon Dunes Speedgolf Classic is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
The first tee time will be at 7:30 a.m. on the renowned Bandon Dunes course.
Golfers are scored based on the number of strokes and the amount of time it takes to complete the round.
The fee is $80 and includes the round of golf and a buffet breakfast following the tournament.
Information and an entry form are available at www.speedgolfinternational.com.
Swing into Spring at Forest Hills
The Forest Hills Ladies Golf Association is planning a Swing into Spring event on Tuesday, April 7, inviting newcomers of all ages to join the group.
A kickoff breakfast at McKenzi’s on the Green restaurant at Forest Hills Country Club begins the season.
A continental breakfast for $5 will be served at 8:30 a.m., followed by a round of golf.
The annual fee to join the Ladies Club is $15. The group plays every Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Weekly play includes various game formats and three free golf clinics.
For more information, call Dee French at (541) 271-5276 or Stephanie Thomas at 269-1524.
Spring sports sign-ups
Students who are interested in competing in spring soccer or track and field should call the Boys & Girls Club sports line at 267-6573 to see if registrations still are being accepted.
Athletes must be signed up by March 28, which is the first day of competition with the spring jamboree. Practices have started for most teams.
Soccer is for students in grades 1 through 6, while track and field is for those in grades 4 through 6.
Softball registration
Girls can sign up now for softball at the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon.
All girls in grades 1 through 8 (who were 14 or younger on Dec. 31, 2008) are eligible to participate.
Practices may begin in the middle of April, with games beginning in May.
For more information, call 267-6573.
Bandon and Coquille registrations
A softball registration session will be held in Bandon from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the Harbor Lights Middle School gymnasium.
A softball registration event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6, at the Coquille Valley School library.
A Boys & Girls Club representative will be on hand to answer questions at each site.
T-ball starts in May
All boys and girls currently in kindergarten can register for T-ball at the Boys & Girls Club.
The activity will teach players the skills and fundamentals necessary to play baseball and softball and will take place in May.
For more information, call 267-6573.
Kindergarten soccer
There still is time for boys and girls to sign up for kindergarten soccer, which will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April at the Southwestern Oregon Community College soccer field.
The fee is $35 with a current club membership, and registration forms are available at local schools, the club, or on-line at www.bgc-sworegon.org. For more information, call 267-6573.
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