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Wenatchee Valley Sports Council July 2012 Newsletter
Greetings!
A quick look at the July calendar of events shows something for just about everyone to do. There are kid's day camps galore. A big salmon derby in mid-month will draw a lot of folks to the area ($10,000 in prizes doesn't hurt either). On that note, we'll feature a few tips on where to fish, courtesy of the Department of Fish & Wildlife. Softball and baseball tournaments hit their peak.... in fact, the Valley is hosting a national youth baseball tournament in late July. The AppleSox, coming off a terrific June, have 10 home games in July, and Wenatchee Valley Super Oval has three Saturday nights of action scheduled. If you enjoy junior tennis, there's a big tournament at the WRAC in a couple of weeks. And that's just some of the highlights. Definitely a fun and busy time of year. Enjoy!
Matt Kearny
Marketing Director
Wenatchee Valley Sports Council
sports@wenatcheevalley.org |
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Weekend Sports Schedule for June 29-July 1
Friday June 29
Portland Dukes vs Wenatchee AppleSox @ Paul Thomas Sr. Baseball Stadium 7:05
Saturday June 30
Golden Age Softball Golden Sun Tournament @ Walla Walla Point Park 8:00am
River Ball Women's Softball Tournament @ Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park
Portland Dukes vs Wenatchee AppleSox @ Paul Thomas Sr. Baseball Stadium 7:05
Racing @ WVSO 5:00
Sunday July 1
Golden Age Softball Golden Sun Tournament @ Walla Walla Point Park 8:00am
River Ball Women's Softball Tournament @ Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park all day |
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Athletes Honored
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 42nd NCW Sports Awards presented by Wenatchee North Rotary:
Female Team Coach: Bryan Boesel of Okanogan Basketball - State 1A Champions
Male Team Coach: Jeff Carlson of Cashmere Baseball - State 1A Champions
Female Team of the Year: Okanogan Basketball - State 1A Champions
Male Team of the Year: Cashmere Baseball - State 1A Champions
College Female Athlete: Hannah Kiser - Idaho Cross Country & Track (Wenatchee High)
College Male Athlete: Joe Harris - Virginia Basketball (Chelan High)
Prep Female Athlete: Audrey Ketchum - Wenatchee Volleyball & Track
Prep Male Athlete: Dylan Green - Omak Football, Wrestling & Powerlifting
These recipients and over 70 other category finalists were honored Tuesday night at The Wenatchee Convention Center. The annual event serves as a fundraiser with contributions going to college scholarships, youth sports, athletic grants and other charitable activities supported by Wenatchee North Rotary. |
Let's Go Fishing
This week, the Sports Council made contact with Travis Maitland, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife District 7 Fish Biologist. Here's a few tips he passed along on fishing prospects throughout the region:
Upper Wheeler Reservoir. As you may know, this is a fly fishing only/catch and release water....it has been getting light pressure, but some of the fish have been nice (up to 20 inches so far). Folks should be aware that the green dot road system will only get you 1/4 mile away from the lake, so a hike in is required.
The Icicle River spring Chinook fishery opened on June 2nd and will continue through July 31st. This fishery has been consistently producing a few fish each day, with the occasional "hot day" when most everyone are getting them to bite...as groups of salmon move out of the Wenatchee River into the Icicle. This seems to occur with water temperature and river discharge fluctuations.....so it is a timing game and it is not exact science at that.
Lake Chelan Kokanee: Although this fishery slowed down a bit from earlier in June, anglers still continue to catch some of the nicest Kokanee Lake Chelan has offered in recent memory. Many of the fish have been in the 14 - 16" range and occasionally larger.
Certain sections of the Upper Columbia will open to "salmon" fishing on July 1st . Not many summer Chinook and sockeye have made passage above Priest Rapids as of June 22nd, but it will only be a matter of time and I remain positive that these fisheries will really kick in around mid July...and folks will be having a blast!!!
Also, I have been getting good reports out of Grimes (as usual)....20+ inch Cutts.
Thanks again to Travis Maitland of WDFW
Travis.Maitland@dfw.wa.gov |
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While we're on the subject of fishing, there's a big local salmon derby July 13-14-15:
CCA NCW Salmon Derby
$10,000 in cash and prizes.
Fishing between Rocky Reach Dam and Rock Island Dam. Starts Friday 7/13 @ 12:01am thru Sunday 7/15 @ 2:00pm. Weigh in station @ Hooked on Toys.
The Coastal Conservation Association of North Central Washington (CCA NCW) is a Wenatchee based group of conservation minded anglers that support sound, science-based fisheries management. CCA NCW works to support conservation of our resources for the enjoyment of recreational anglers that visit our valleys, rivers, and streams.
More information: www.wenatcheesalmonderby.com
Dave Graybill, the Fishin' Magician reports that prospects are looking good for the Derby:
http://www.fishingmagician.com/Reports/2012/June/Monday-25.aspx |
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Wenatcheeoutdoors.org is featuring several possibilities for outdoor activities:
Mountain bike the Beehive Trail, mountain bike Echo Ridge, and going to the Horselake Viewpoint.
You'll also find information on upcoming events:
August 19 Apple Capital Triathlon
September 8 Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon
September 15 River Run
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AppleSox Home Schedule in July
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June 29 Portland Dukes 7:05
June 30 Portland Dukes 7:05
July 2 Walla Walla 7:05
July 3 Walla Walla 7:05
July 12 Kelowna 7:05
July 13 Kelowna 7:05
July 14 Kelowna 7:05
July 15 Kelowna 6:05
July 17 Portland Bucks 7:05
July 18 Portland Bucks 7:05
July 27 Walla Walla 7:05
July 28 Walla Walla 7:05
For more AppleSox information: www.applesox.com |
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Sports Camps for Kids
We have had several requests recently concerning information on summer sports camp activities that we have listed in previous newsletters. Below is an updated listing of July camp opportunities and contact information:
Wenatchee Parks & Recreation Skyhawks Summer Sports Camps for July
More information and registration at: www.skyhawks.com
Multi-Sport (Soccer, Baseball, Flag Football)
July 2-6 9:00-3:00 (M,T,Th,F) ages 7-12 Walla Walla Point Park $105
Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport along with vital life lessons including respect
and teamwork.
Soccer
July 16-20 9:00-3:00 ages 7-12 Walla Walla Point Park $125
The #1 camp for learning the fundamentals of soccer. Using a progressional curriculum, campers will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer.
Tiny-Hawk Soccer
July 30-Aug 3 8:00-8:45am ages 3-4 Walla Walla Point Park $45
The essentials are covered for this pre-school aged camp. Campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development. Must be toilet-trained in order to participate.
Mini-Hawk (Soccer, Baseball, Basketball)
July 30-Aug 3 9:00-noon ages 4-7 Walla Walla Point Park $105
This baseball, basketball and soccer program gives young children a fun and positive first step into athletics. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace.
Other Sports Camp/Activity Information
Cashmere High School Volleyball Skills Camp July 9-12 4-6pm each day
For grades 4-8 Beginner level clinic
Contact: Bulldog varsity coach Sharmen Dye 509-679-1199 or esdye@charter.net
The Town Toyota Center offers ice skating lessons all year long, as well as daily public skating sessions.
Summer Learn to Skate Session July 3-Aug. 9 for all ages and abilities.
www.towntoyotacenter.com or call 509-667-7847
Also
The Pop Warner season is coming Aug. 1st. Teams are forming now for all boys and girls ages 5 to sixth grade. Scholarships are available. Pop Warner youth football and cheer is the oldest and largest youth sports program in the world. They have extra rules and training for concussions. Girls keep their uniforms and boys keep their jersey. All kids hand in their report cards. We are online at ccpwl.org or in person on June 30th at Sports & Fitness Outlet at 1407 Maiden Lane, by Home Depot. www.ccpwl.org |
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So far, we've covered a lot of subjects in this week's newsletter. Having public skateparks is a subject that has been talked about in just about every community, big or small, in the United States. And the Wenatchee area is no different:
"Putting Wenatchee on the Map"
A Skateboard Film by- Derrik Kinzebach and Friends
Friday June 29th 2012
at The Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee
123 N. Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801
Tickets Available at 663-ARTS (2787), PACWEN.ORG
This film is not rated. It is intended for all ages with mild
content & language and clean music lyrics.
Please bring the whole family and support our local
skateboarders and skate park cause!
Facebook http://on.fb.me/hYGsAG
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Pics From Last Weekend's Apple Ice Classic
 | | Ages 4-30+ competed at The Apple Ice Classic at The Town Toyota Center June 23-24. The competition attracted nearly 120 skaters from across the Pacific Northwest. |
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Newsletters and Weekend Reminders
As a recipient of this service of The Wenatchee Valley Sports Council, you receive an in-depth newsletter at the beginning of each month in addition to weekly "weekend reminders", detailing that weekend's events, sent Thursdays. This service is provided free of charge.
If you know of anyone that would like to be included on our mailing list, they can subscribe under "Quick Link- Join our mailing list" near the top of this newsletter, or they can send us an email at sports@wenatcheevalley.org and we'll get them signed up. |
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Share YOUR Sport With Our YouTube Drive
The Sports Council is having a YouTube video drive to help capture the spirit of sport in our valley. We're looking for any and all video footage of sports activity taken by YOU - anything from skateboarding, waterskiing, kid's soccer, or someone catching their 1st fish. Whether you're on the baseball field, in the mountains, on the green or riding the river, show us your sport. We want to feature local sports through the best source possible - the people who play and enjoy them. Post your video footage or links on our Facebook wall or Twitter account or send them to sports@wenatcheevalley.org and become part of the face of Wenatchee Valley sports! |
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Thank you for being part of the Wenatchee Valley Sports Council on-line community. For sports & rec schedules and information updated daily, we invite you to go to our website!
We hope you've enjoyed this week's update.
Matt Kearny
Wenatchee Valley Sports Council |
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