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Issue: # 014 June 5, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
Cycle Washington in Jeopardy
World Harmony Torch Run
Free Fishing Weekend
O'Terry's Signups Underway
Criterium Highlights May
June Sports Calendar
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Eric Headshot Greetings!
 
  Hello and welcome to our June newsletter.  Yes, I've been busy fishing, but not too busy to take care of the business at hand with the Wenatchee Valley Sports Council
   With school getting out, June is one of our busiest times in the Wenatchee Valley for tourism.
   We gladly welcome visitors and locals alike to experience what the Wenatchee Valley has to offer from our facilities, to our weather, to our water...ENJOY!
 
Sincerely,
Eric Granstrom - Director
 
 
CWMR LogoCycle Washington Memorial Ride Facing Deadline
The 2nd Annual Cycle Washington Memorial Ride is facing cancellation if more riders don't sign up by Friday, June 6th.  Organizers of the two-day, cross-state ride have set the deadline as a way to adequately plan for the June 21-22 event.  According to organizers, 50-additional riders will need to register by Friday or the ride will be cancelled.  Interested riders can sign up on-line at the Cycle Washington website.
 
World Harmony TorchWorld Harmony Torch Relay Coming to Wenatchee
The World Harmony Run is a global relay that seeks to promote international friendship and understanding. As a symbol of harmony, runners carry a flaming torch, passing it from hand to hand travelling through over 100 nations around the globe.  The US run began in New York City on April 10th and will come through Wenatchee on Friday, June 27th.  Each stop features a 30-minute tribute to locals who have helped create harmony in their community.
 
If you know of someone deserving of a World Harmony Medallion, send an email to me, Eric Granstrom at sports@wenatcheevalley.org or Allison Williams, Executive Services Director with the City of Wenatchee at awilliams@wenatcheewa.gov.
 
We also need runners.  Once the torch reaches the World Harmony Ceremony location at Walla Walla Point Park, we'll have a half-hour celebration, honoring those who have meant so much to the Wenatchee Valley.  Then, the torch will make a procession around the Apple Capital Loop Trail.  We'll need about 80-runners who will each carry the torch for an eighth of a mile.  If you'd like to run, no matter your age, gender or ability, contact Eric or Allison as well.
 
The ceremony at Walla Walla Point Park will begin at 11:30am on June 27th with the World Harmony Relay around the Loop Trail beginning at Noon.  If you have any questions, contact the Wenatchee Valley Sports Council at 509-663-3723. 
 
Sports ParticipationFish ON!  It's Free Fishing Weekend in Washington 
I caught this beauty smallmouth on Lake Chelan fishing with the Fishin' Magician and Brent Rhodes of KKRV Radio on Friday, May 30th.  According to the 'Magician', a.k.a. Dave Graybill, the smallmouths are "nesting up near Chelan and being very protective...so they'll hit almost anything."  We also had to work hard to catch 9 great looking kokanee. 
 
Dave is working with the Sports Council on a great new map that will be available soon that will outline great fishing spots in North Central Washington, where to launch your boat and camp for the night.  Keep watching the website for details! 
 
Also, don't forget that June 7-8 is Free Fishing Weekend in Washington State.  You don't need a license to fish, however you must still abide by the rules regarding waters, catch limits and gear restrictions.  Visit the Department of Fish & Wildlife's website for details.
 
(photo provided by Dave Graybill, The Fishin' Magician) 
SoftballO'Terry's Lads & Lassies Signups Underway
Now's the time to sign up your Jack & Jill team for the 33rd Annual O'Terry's Lads & Lassies co-ed softball tournament.  We're expecting a big field this year and the registration forms are already coming in.  If you'd like more information on the tournament, go to the Sports Council's website.
 
Cost is $225 per team with a five-game guarantee.  This is an NSA-sanctioned event, so teams must be registered with the NSA.  You can do so on their website at www.playnsa.com.  Deadline to enter is August 8th. 


 
Sports ParticipationCriterium Highlights May Events in Wenatchee
Over 400 riders flocked to the Wenatchee Valley May 16-18 for the Washington State Omnium Championships and Twilight Criterium.  The three-day event was the highlight of a busy month for the Valley, with nearly 4,000 sports tourists coming to the Wenatchee area for various events.
 
The Sterling Invite Girls Fast Pitch Tournament over Memorial Day Weekend was another big draw, with 56 teams participating.  June is expected to be another crazy month, so let's hope for great weather and big crowds!
 
(photo provided by Amara Boursaw at Wheels in Focus - Criterium photos available for puchase at her website)
 
June 6     Okanagan All Stars at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm 
June 7     Sunrise Rotary Apple Century Bike Ride, 8am from Walla Walla Point Park
June 7     Tri City Knights at Wenatchee Valley Rams, 1pm PLAYOFFS!
June 7     Wenatchee Valley's Super Oval - NW Outlaws, Gates-5pm, TT-6pm, Racing-7pm
June 7     Okanagan All Stars at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 7-8  Cusick Cup Doubles Tennis Tournament at the WRAC
June 7-8  Grip It & Rip It 12U and 13U Boys Baseball Tournament at Hydro & Eastmont Co.
June 7-8  Grip It & Rip It Men's & Women's Softball Tournament at Walla Walla Point Park
June 8     Okanagan All Stars at Wenatchee AppleSox, 1pm
June 11   Northwest Star Academy at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 13   Bend Elks at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 13-15  16th Annual East Wenatchee Rotary Club Pikeminnow Derby on Columbia River
June 14-15  Explosion 91 Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament at Walla Walla & Hydro Parks
June 14  Wenatchee Valley's Super Oval - Pro4 Trucks & Vintage Modifieds, 7pm
June 14  Bend Elks at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 15  Bend Elks at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 17  Kitsap BlueJackets at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 18  Kitsap BlueJackets at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 19  Kitsap BlueJackets at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 21  Andrew York Lineman's Rodeo at Rocky Reach Dam
June 21  KidsBike for Shoes, 9am at the foot of 5th Street in Wenatchee (Loop Trail)
June 21  Wenatchee Valley's Super Oval - ARCA Series Race, 7pm
June 21-22  Cycle Washington Memorial Ride - Redmond to Cle Elum to Wenatchee
June 21-22  Golden Sun Men's Softball Tournament at Walla Walla Point Park
June 24  Moses Lake Pirates at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 25  Moses Lake Pirates at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 27  Kelowna Falcons at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 28  Bike with Brian - Cashmere to Wenatchee and Back
June 28  Wenatchee Valley's Super Oval - Night of Destruction featuring Megasaurus, 7pm
June 28  Kelowna Falcons at Wenatchee AppleSox, 7pm
June 28-29  HummBabes XVIII Men's Softball Tournament at Walla Walla & Hydro Parks
June 29  Kelowna Falcons at Wenatchee AppleSox, 5pm

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Thank you for being part of the Wenatchee Valley Sports Council on-line community.  If you'd like more information about the Sports Council, go to our website!
 
Sincerely,
 

Eric Granstrom
Wenatchee Valley Sports Council