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Editor’s Note: Event dates, times and locations are subject to change. Call or visit websites to confirm all information before attending any event.

All events are held in the Houston area or in Texas unless otherwise indicated

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At press time, the Houston Polo Club had not set it’s 2008 event schedule. For information, visit the club’s web site at Thehoustonpolo club.com, or call 713-681-8571.

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February 1-3

Maverick Metroplex & Racquet For The Cure, Arlington. Hosted by the Maverick Athletic Club. 817-275-3348.

February 9-10

Grand Slam Racquets & Roses Valentine Shootout. Held at the Downtown YMCA. 281-785-4748 or roger@grandslamrb.com.

March 14-16

State Singles Racquetball Championships, Arlington. Maverick Athletic Club. 817-275-3348.

October 10-12

State Doubles Racquetball Championships, Arlington. Maverick Athletic Club. 817-275-3348.

November 8

State Seniors Racquetball Championships, Arlington. Maverick Athletic Club. 817-275-3348.

For more information, visit the Texas Racquetball Association’s web site at Txra.net.

Running back to top

February 2

Rocky Raccoon Trail Run 100 Mile/50 Mile, Huntsville. 512-895-6100. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com.

Bridgefest Family 5K Run and Walk, Kingwood. This family event also offers a competition for athletes on wheels with a 5K inline skating race. A 1-mile Kids’ run and health fair complete the morning activities. 9 a.m. 281-360-2500.

Buffalo Wallow Cross Country. 6K held on Allen Parkway. 8 a.m. www.houstonharriers.com. 713-663-7221.

February 9

The Texas Half, Dallas. Held at Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake. 972-235-2513. www. texas half.com.

Surfside Beach Marathon and Half Marathon, Surfside. 4th annual event held on Surfside Beach. 8 a.m. Walkers start at 6:45 a.m. www.surfsidemarathon@yahoo.com.

East Texas 50K/25K, Tyler. This 13th annual event offers both races in Tyler State Park. 7 a.m. 903-894-3788. pstone@palestineherald.com. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com.

February 16

Race for My Fellow Man. 10K and 5K run and walk. 8 a.m. start in Tranquility Park, Downtown Houston. Brian Groves, 713-780-2515. www.raceformyfellowman.org.

First Candle’s Fit for the Future 5K. 800-221-7473. jennie.boden@firstcandle.org.

Galloway Fun Run 5K and 10K, Kemah. Jay Lee, 281-226-4688. jay@ontheruntx.com. www.thegallowaysschool.org.

February 17

AT & T Austin Marathon and Half Marathon. 7 a.m. Contested on a point-to-point, certified course. www.attaustinmarathon.com.

February 23

Cowtown Marathon, Fort Worth. Includes 10K and 5K races. The 31st running of “The Cowtown” takes runners through much of metro Fort Worth. 8:15 a.m. Jim Gilliland, 817-735-2033.cowtownmarathon@hsc.unt.edu.

Muddy Trails 5K. The Woodlands. Willie Fowlkes, 281-210-3900. www.thewoodslandsassociations.com.

Park to Park Run. 5-mile, 2-mile walk and Kids race. Minute Maid Park to Hermann Park. 8 a.m. Denise Furlough, 713-524-5876, ext. 333. www.hermannpark.org/parktoparkrun/html.

February 24

New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon and Half marathon, New Orleans. www.mardigrasmara thon.com.

March 1

Conoco Phillips Rodeo Run. 10K and 5K routes. 9:35 a.m. More than 7,100 participated last year. 281-293-2447. www. Conocophillips rodeorun.com.

Women’s Center of Texas Race Against Violence. 8 a.m. Monica Quintero, 713-528-6798, ext 2229. mquintero@hawc.org. www. hawc.org.

Spring Fever 5K, The Woodlands. 281-363-0263.

March 8

HEB Bayou City Classic. Houston’s largest 10K.costume centipede contest is a featured event. 8 a.m. Camille Yarbrough, 713-784-3915.chuckandcamille@msn.com. www. bay oucityclassic.org.

St Paddy’s Dash Down Greenville, Dallas. This traditional St. Patrick’s Day 5K is followed by a parade. Cash prizes for top finishers. 8:30 a.m. 972-235-2513. lewis.george@comcast.net. www.runandparty.com.

Cross Timbers Trail Run. Lake Texoma. The 28th annual event, dubbed by some as the “toughest little trail in Texas,” offers both a 50 and 25 miler. 6 a.m. 580-920-2110.

March 9

Aids Walk Houston. This 5K walk/run is staged at Sam Houston Park in downtown. 10 a.m. 713-403-9255. www.aidswalkhouston.org.

March 15

Marathon of the Great Southwest, Abilene. Includes a relay. 7:30 a.m. www.abileneymca.org.

Lookin’ Good 5K. This well organized 5K, 10K and Kids K has been a must-do event for many Houston-area runners for more than a decade. 7 a.m. 713-558-8774. www.houstoneye.com.

The Uptown Run, Dallas. This running tradition in Dallas has been on the scene for more than 16 years. The 5K and 5 miler usually draw more than 3,000 runners. 8 a.m. www.mellew.com.

Lucky Trail Half Marathon, Seabrook. Robby Saban, 832-432-7451. racedirector-sltm@houston.rr.com. www.clfitnessclub.org/sbm/sbmarathon.html.

March 16

Humane Society K9 Fun Run and “Mardi Pawty.” The annual Houston Humane Society benefit helps draw attention to the problems of animal abuse and overpopulation. Includes a 1-mile competitive run, a non-competitive 1-mile jog and a 1-mile walk, all with 4-legged companion. 8:30 a.m. 713-433-6421. www.houstonhumane.org.

Lucky Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 4 Person Relay, Seabrook. Robby Saban, 832-423-7451.

March 22

The Grasslands Run, Decatur. Three events including a half marathon, marathon and 50 miler. Run through LBJ National Grasslands. 7 a.m. Suzi Cope, 817-410-2401. 4suzi@ ix.net com.com.

Tyler Azalea 10K, Tyler. This long running 10K is billed as one of the most demanding and beautiful 10Ks in Texas. 972-235-2513. www.tylerazalea10k.com.

March 23

Statesman Capitol 10,000, Austin. 31st annual running of the biggest and the best 10K in Texas. 512-445-3598. www.statesman.com/ cap10k.

March 29

Eeyore’s Fun Run. It’s the 30th annual year for this 5K run and walk. 8 a.m. www.texasexes.com.

Steps for Students 5K. Hank Emery, hemery@ archgh.org. www.diogh.org.

March 30

Space Race, Nassau Bay. Running and cycling are featured. Includes Kids K, 5K and 10K.cycling routes range from 10 to 100 miles. 8 a.m. www.spacerace.org.

The Big D Texas Marathon, Dallas. It’s the 5th year for this marathon that runs through many great Dallas neighborhoods and truly showcases the city. 972-235-2513. http://texasmar athon.com.

April 5

Run for the Son, Friendswood. Benefits programs at Friendswood United Methodist Church. Post-race activities include petting zoo, Easter egg hunt and arts and crafts. 7:30 a.m. 281-482-7535.

Bellaire Trolley Run. 5K and 1-mile family walk along Bellaire Blvd. always draws a large and competitive field. 8 a.m. 713-662-8280. www.ALRCusa.org/trolleyrun.htm.

Aid Sudan 5K. Held at Bear Creek Park. 7 a.m. 713-957-6700.

April 12

Law Week 8K. Staged by the Houston Bar Association. Includes a 1-mile children’s run and 1-mile family walk. www.lawweekfunrun.com.

Blue Bell Fun Run, Brenham. This event always includes some tasty post-race treats. You will earn the right to load up on ice cream after tackling some rolling hills. Proceeds benefit athletic programs at Brenham High School. 979-277-6570, ext 3124. tracy@bluebellfun run.com. http://bluebellfunrun.com.

April 19

Fort Worth Zoo Run, Forth Worth. Part of the course of this 5K takes participants through the zoo. 8 a.m. www.forthworthzoo.org.

April 26

Texas Round Up 10K, Austin. 512-378-0012. http://texasroundup.org.

Running for the Arts 5K. One of the area’s best organized neighborhood runs. The 5K benefits the Spring Branch Independent School District’s Art Partners Program. 8 a.m. 713-365-4781.

Skinnydipper Sun Run 5K, Decatur. 11th annual clothing optional race. 940-627-5793. murry@murry.com. www.skinnydippersunrun.com.

Bayou Bash Relay. The relay is a four-person affair and the final stop in the Houston Area Road Runners Association Spring Series. 7:30 a.m. www.harra.org.

Lone Star Stampede 5K. Takes in the Texas Medical Center. Sponsored by the Houston Texas Exes Chapter. Houstontexasexes@alumni.ut.

April 27

Memorial Marathon, Oklahoma City. Includes a half marathon and five-person relay. 6:30 a.m. 405-525-4242. www.okcmarathon.com.

May 3

10th Annual White Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dallas. 214-370-8300. http://www.whiterocknroll.com.

May 4

Heels and Hills Half Marathon, Irving. 214-923-6282. registration@heelsandhills.com. http://heelsandhills.com.

May 10

Sprint for Life 5K. Takes place in the Texas Medical Center. Benefits research at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Kids K is also offered. www.mdanderson.org/Sprintforlife.

Dino Dash 5K and 10K, Dallas. 8 a.m. www.mellew.com.

May 17

Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, Corpus Christi. Wildly popular relay marks its 33rd running. Six-person relay each covering 4.4 miles. 7 a.m. 361-881-6166. www.beachtobayrelay.com.

May 31

Heights Fun Run 5K. A race with some charm, thanks to the stately Victorian homes that line the course along Heights Blvd. 7:30 a.m. 713-861-4002.

Summer Kick-Off Fun Run, League City. 17th annual run is held at Clear Creek High School. Includes 5K run, 3K walk and Kids K. 8 a.m. 281-482-0982. www.jamesglennrun.com.

June 7

Houston Pride Fun Run and Walk. In its 11th year, the event is staged at Sam Houston Park in downtown and goes along Allen Parkway. 7:30 a.m. 713-661-8919.

June 14

Dad’s Day Dash, Dallas. Benefits prostate cancer research. Includes a Dad and Kid K. www.dadsday5K.com.

Dad’s Day 5K. Begins at the Wortham Center. 8 a.m. 713-464-6279.

June 21

Polish Pickle Run, Bremond. With prize money, this race draws some fast talent. Kids K included. 8 a.m. 713-524-3542.

Independence Run 5K, Deer Park. Bring your patriotic spirit to participate in this annual event. Kid’s mile included. 7 a.m. 281-478-2050.

June 28

Liberty 5K, The Colony. This race has small town charm. Includes a Kid’s 1 mile. 8 a.m. 972-625-1106. www.ci.thecolony.tx.us.

July 4

Run Wild 5K. Staged in Uptown Park. 8 a.m. Gary Mulvihill, 832-457-5254.

First Colony Freedom 5K/1.5 Mile Family/ Youth Walk, Sugar Land. 281-634-9555. www.firstcolony.org.

Firecracker 4, Lake Jackson. 7:30 a.m. Bill Shaw, 979-233-4362.

Lunar Rendezvous 5K. 7:30 a.m. 281-480-5388.

July 19

Too Hot to Handle 15K and 5K, Dallas. Staged at Winfrey Point on White Rock Lake. 7:30 a.m. 214-821-0909.

August 9

The Elvis Run 5K, Dallas Staged at the Hard Rock Café, this race features plenty of music from the “King.” Includes a Kid’s 1 miler. 8 a.m. www.mellew.com.

August 31

Beneeezy Purple Monkey, Alvin. Consists of a 10K, 5K and Kids K. 281-581-9615.

September 6

Fired Up 5K/1.5 Mile Family Walk, Sugar Land. 7 a.m. 28-634-9555. firedup5K@first colony.org.

 

September 7

The Freedom Run 5K, Dallas. www.thefreedomrun.com/eventday.htm.

September 11

Kickoff Fun Run. Celebration includes 5K run, free food, live music and opportunity to sign up for the Chevron Houston Marathon. 7 p.m. www.chevronhoustonmarathon.org.

September 13

Fall Fever Fun Run 5K Run and Walk. Benefits the Bellaire High School student scholarship fund. Includes a Kid’s 1 miler. 7:45 a.m. 281-563-8247.

September 27

Vineyard Run 5K, Grapevine. Also features a 2K walk. 972-235-2513. www.mellew.com.

Helotes Half Marathon, San Antonio. Includes a 5K. 7:30 a.m. 210-366-3701. rsoler@rogersoler.com.

September 28

Roc Run, Kemah. Held on the Kemah Boardwalk. Includes 10K, 5K and Kids run. 832-279-3904.

October 5

Race for the Cure. Largest race in the Houston area. Part of a nationwide series, the race benefits Susan G. Komen For the Cure. 7:30 a.m. 713-783-9188. www.komen-houston.org.

October 11

Palo Duro Trail Runs 50 Miles and 50K, Amarillo. 806-353-3847. info@palodurocanyon.com/race.php.

Huntsville Half Marathon and 5K, Huntsville. A hilly change of pace. 8 a.m. Ken Johnson, 936-295-4291. runner@lcc.net.

Run and Walk Around the Lake and Oktoberfest, Texas City. Sherry Michner, 409-938-5486. murick@com.edu.

Race for the Cure, Dallas. The largest race in Texas. Part of a nationwide series, the race benefits Susan G. Komen For The Cure. 7:45 a.m. 214-750-RACE. www.komen-dallas.org.

October 12

Space City 10 Miler, Clear Lake. Part of the Fall HARRA Race Series. 7 a.m. 281-480-5388. jplee@ghg.net.

October 26

Luke’s Locker/Koala Centers Half Marathon. This 12.4-mile race is the first of the Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series. Includes a relay division. 7 a.m. Barbara Shepard, 713-797-8601. www.harra.org.

Memory Walk 5K, Sugar Land. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. 8 a.m. 713-266-6400, ext 123.

Great Pumpkin Run 5K. 8 a.m. 832-355-9584.

Goblin Gallop, Deer Park. Features a Kid’s mile. Wear your costume. 281-478-2050. ldar by@deerparktx.org.

November 1

Us Too Prostate Cancer 5K. 713-880-0544.

Wurst 5 Miler, New Braunfels. 24th annual running of one of the few 5 milers in Texas. 8 a.m. 830-708-2991. scott_wood@nbrunclub.com.

Run with the Saints/Lauren Lockard Mem orial 5K Run and Walk. 8 a.m. 832-628-4480. bernie.weber@ix.betcom.com. www.runwith thesaints.com.

Race for the Cure, Austin. Part of a nationwide series, the race benefits Susan G. Komen For The Cure. 8 a.m. 512-473-0900.

Rocky Trails 50 Miler and Marathon, Burnett. Staged at Inks Lake State Park 6 a.m. Sam Voltaggio, cscsammy@yahoo.com. www.hill countrytrailrunners.com.

November 2

Fort Bend Optimist Club Run, Sugar Land. 4-mile run/2-mile walk. 8:30 a.m. For over 20 years, this race has raised money for several Ft. Bend County charities. Bill Johnson, 281-276-6508. rxrelo@aol.com.

The Half, Dallas. Includes a 5K. 8 a.m.cross Country Club of Dallas 972-235-2513. http://www.thehalf.org.

November 9

Feliz 5K/1K Run/Walk and Festival. Hosted by the Arabia Shrine Center. 281-293-9093. info@feliznow.com.

HBU Husky Hustle 5K Fun Run & Walk. 281-649-3495. www.hbu.edu/huskyhustle.

Run Through the Brooks 10K/5K/1K, Clear Lake. 4th annual running. 281-554-8464. www.rightathomemoms.com.

Cow Bell Stampede 5K/1 Mile. 8 a.m. Heather Racca, 281-859-6143. heather@ymcahouston.org.

Texas Stampede’s Asics Texas-Twenty, Dallas. Includes 20-mile, 10-mile and 5K, plus a Texas-sized party afterwards. 214-528-4765, ext. 149. mcl@lukeslocker.com. www.texasstampede.org.

HMSA Classical 25K and Fleet Feet 3 Person Relay. The second race in the Houston Marathon Warm Up-Series. One of the largest 25K races in the country. 7 a.m. www.houstonmasters.org.

Motive Bison Half Marathon, Austin. Part of the Austin Distance Challenge staged in beautiful Northwest Austin. http://stampede.mo tive.com.

November 14-16

UltraCentric 48/24/12/6 Hour Races, Grape vine. www.ultracentric.net.

November 16

Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & Half Marathon, San Antonio. Inaugural running of event that joins music-themed races in other U.S.cities. Local bands supply live music along the route. 800-311-1255. www.rnrsa.com.

Leon Creek Trail Runs, San Antonio. Three distance races: 10K, 25K and 50K. Held in OP Schnabel Park. Hosted by Hill Country YMCA and Roger Soler Sports. 7:30 a.m. 210-366-3701. Patti@jewelfitness.com.

International Friendship Run, McAllen. The city’s premier road race, attracting a deep and talented field for the prize money. Includes a Kid’s K. Brad Barnes, 956-688-3333. bbarnes @mcallen.net. www.mcallen.net.

November 22

Big D Run, Dallas. 16th annual running. 214-821-0909. Confirm@thrustonracing.com. http://www.thrustonracing.com.

November 27

Westside YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and 10K, Fort Worth. 8 a.m. 817-244-4544.

TXU Energy Turkey Trot 5K, 16th annual 3.1-mile Thanksgiving Day offering. 7:55 a.m. Melissa Harbich, 713-685-6555. mharbich@shelteringarms.com. http://sheltering arms.org.

Run Thru the Woods, The Woodlands. Includes 5-mile, 3-mile teen race, 1-mile kid race and 3-mile family walk. 281-361-9622. www.runthruthewoods.org.

Sugar Land Turkey Trot 5 Mile, Sugar Land. 23rd annual event includes a kid’s mile. 8:30 a.m. Begins and finishes at Finish Line Sports. 281-242-7700. andystewart@bigplanet.com.

Turkey Trot 5 Mile, Austin. 17th annual run includes a kid’s K. Proceeds benefit Caritas of Austin. 512-804-1455. Casapp@aol.com.

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, Dallas. 9 a.m. Staged at Dallas City Hall Plaza. 972-560-3833 or 214-954-0500. http://www.thetrot.com.

November 29

Just for Kids Fun Run. Four races for the little ones: 25-meter toddler trot, 400 meters, 1K and 2K. Held at Memorial Park picnic loop. 10 a.m. www.harra.org.

Greater Houston Search Dogs Fun Run and Dog Walk. 281-923-0622. www.ghsd.org.

Holiday Hustle 5K, Friendswood. Held at Stevenson Park. Includes a Kid’s K. 8 a.m. 281-996-3220. www.ci.friendswood.tx.us.

Reindeer Run 5K Run and Walk, Nassau Bay. Includes a Kid’s K. 8 a.m. Julie White, 281-523-3028. julie.white@christushealth.org.

Heart of Katy 5K Run-Walk, Katy. Neresa Williamson, 281-599-5721. neresa.williamson@christushealth.org.

Jingle Jog, Pearland. Includes routes of 10 miles, 3 miles and 1-mile. Gaye Koenning, 832-736-9700. gayek@fitnesssolutions.net.

Falcon Flight 5K Run-Walk, Richmond. 8 a.m. Debbie Rychlik, 281-232-6282. flacon_ flight_5K@yahoo.com.

November 30

ARC Decker Challenge 20K by Hoover’s, Austin. www.austinrunners.org.

Baton Rouge Beach Marathon, Baton Rouge, La. 6 a.m. Craig Watson, 225-767-5211. sail fish01@al.com.

St. John Hospital Reindeer Run. 18th annual event includes 5K and Kids K. 281-333-8854.

December 6

Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Run 50 Miles/50K, Huntsville. Staged at Huntsville State Park. 7 a.m. 210-366-3701 rsoler@rogersoler.com.

December 7

Williams Ranch 30K, Sugar Land. Third race in the Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series, this 18.6 miler is the final tune-up for many before the Chevron Houston Marathon. 7 a.m. Andy Stewart, 281-242-7700.

Wellstone’s Dallas White Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Relay, Dallas. A Metroplex tradition. Post race party held inside the American Airlines Center. www.runtherock.com.

Chevron Jingle Bell Run and Walk. Includes 5-mile run, 3-mile family walk and Kids’ mile. One of the city’s largest events. 713-664-9622. www.jinglebellrun.org.

December 13

Santa Paws 10K Run for Rescue and the Merry Mile Walk & Wag, The Woodlands. 281-292-9602.

Jog’r Egg Nog’r 15K and 5K, Dallas. 214-821-0909. Confirm@thrustonracing.com. http:// thrustonracing.com.

December 14

Jingle Bell 5K, Austin. Benefits Mothers Against Drunk Driving. 512-445-4976. Jacquelyn.col lett@madd.org. http://www. madd.org/tx.

 

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SOCCER back to top

Women’s Soccer Association (HWSA). Presents leagues throughout the year for all skill levels. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

Houston Football Association. Men’s-only soccer league sanctions leagues throughout the year. Hosts Memorial Cup tournament. 281-531-0320. www.hfasoccer.com.

Fort Bend Adult Soccer Association. Open to men’s and women’s over-30 teams. Matches played at Sugar Land area fields. 281-265-4444. www.fbasa.com.

Kicks Indoor Soccer. Youth and adult play. Sanctions 10-match seasons. 50-minute matches. 713-426-1107. www.kicksindoor.com.

Northwest Indoor Soccer Center. Includes youth and adult leagues. New league schedules begin every two months. 281-444-6947. www.letsplaysoccer.com.

Southwest Indoor Soccer Center. Leagues begin play every two months. Includes youth and adult leagues. 281-564-7946. www.letsplaysoccer.com.

YMCA Leagues. Neighborhood YMCA’s sponsor adult and youth soccer leagues for all skill levels. www.ymcahouston.org.

TORSO. Thirty And Over Recreational Soccer Organization sanctions league play throughout the year. Matches played at various fields across the Houston area. 713-683-0852. http://home.houston.rr.com/torso.

Club Monkey Sports. Recreational leagues for coed and men’s 6-on-6 leagues. Play held year-round. 713-522-0881. www.clubmonkey.com.

The City of Houston Youth Soccer Program. Offers league play from January through April. Leagues are offered in five locations throughout the city. 713-845-1090.

Softball back to top

The following leagues are sanctioned by the Harris County Senior Softball League. visit www.HCSSL.org for details.

April - Sept
Summer Season 50+ Senior Softball. 25-week season. Houston area senior men and women aged 50 years and older. Games played at Bayland Park. Mail-in registration period is January 1 through the third week of February. Information and mail-in registration applications are available at the Bayland Community Center and online at the "Registration" link of www.HCSSL.org.

Nov - Feb
Winter Season 50+ Senior Softball. 15-week season. Houston area senior men and women aged 50 years and older. Games played at Bayland Park. Mail-in registration period is August 1 through the third week of September. Information and mail-in registration applications are available at the Bayland Community Center and online at the "Registration" link of www.HCSSL.org.

SWIMMING back to top

February 2

Woodlands Relay Meet, The Woodlands. SCY. Held at the Woodlands Athletic Club. www.wmst.net.

February 29-March 2

Dallas Aquatic Masters Spring SCY Meet, Dallas. Sanctioned by NT LMSC. Contact Laurie Dunlap. 214-219-2300. ldunlap@ damswim.com.

March 8

Rice Aquatics Masters March Madness SCY Meet, Houston. Sanctioned by GU LMSC. Contact Seth Huston. 713-348-4710. shus ton@rice.edu.

March 28-30

South Central Zone Championships SCY. Held at the University of Houston. Sanctioned by GU LMSC. Contact Mark Taylor. 713-743-9373. swim@uh.edu.

May 1-4

USMS Short Course Championships, Austin. Held at the University of Texas. Contact Ann Nellis, 512-471-7703. meet.admin@austin. utexas.edu.

June 21

USMS 6-Plus-Mile Open Water Champion-ships, Clemson, S.C. Held in Hartwell Lake. Contact Jacque Grossman, 864-646-8836. Jelg@innova.net.

June 28

USMS 1-Mile Open Water Championships, Madison, Conn. Held in Long Island Sound. Sanctioned by PV LMSC. Contact Jen Lyman, 203-464-6903.coachlyman@hotmail.com.

July 12

USMS 2-Mile Cable Championships, Charlottesville, VA. Held on Chris Greene Lake. Contact Dave Holland, 804-282-6224. HenryDaFif@aol.com.

July 26-27

South Central Zone LCM Championship Meet, The Woodlands. Woodlands Athletic Club. www.wmst.net.

August 3

USMS 3-6 Mile Open Water Championships, Bend, Ore. Held in Elk Lake. Contact Pam Himstreet, 541-385-7770. street@bendbroad band.com

August 14-17

USMS Long Course Championships, Mt. Hood, Ore. Held at Mount Hood Community College. Contact Dennis Baker, dbakenats08 @yahoo.com.

August 23

USMS 1-3 Mile Open Water Championships, Madison, Wis. Held at Lake Monona. Contact Dick Pitman, 608-770-2307. dickpitman@hot mail.com.

September 15-November 15

USMS 3,000/6,000 Yard Postal Champion-ships. Contact Mark Gill, 480-874-7112. markgill@usms.org.

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VOLLEYBALL back to top

Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) beach volleyball events take place at Galveston’s Stewart Beach. Adult leagues start in March. Leagues for junior boys and girls are also offered. Call 832-928-4120 or visit Gcva.net for details.

 

March 9

GCVA Season Opener. Largest doubles tourney on the Gulf Coast. 35 courts, 8 divisions, space limited. The first 117 players checking in receive free Ocean Potion long sleeved T-shirts. Men’s 2’s Open, AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s, Coed BB 2’s.

March 22

Ocean Potion Spring Break Beach Party. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

April 5

GVCA April Tourney. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s; BB 2’s.

April 19

Wilson Beach Party Tourney. Wilson volleyballs awarded in all divisions. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

May 10

Texas Junior Beach Open. Also “Bring your Mom to the Beach Day.” Free T-shirts for all players’ moms and players who are moms. Men’s 2’s AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s A/BB 2’s.

May 24

Ocean Potion Memorial Madness. Includes prize drawings. T-Shirts for first 50 players to check in. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s.

June 9

Bolle School’s Out Beach Party. Bolle Eyewear awarded in all divisions. Free T-shirts for all players’ dads and players who are dads. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

June 28

Galveston Qualifier for the Bud Light Texas Volleyball. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

July 5

Bud Light Texas Volleyball Championship. Men’s; Women’s 2’s.

July 12

Galveston Summer Heat Tournament. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

August 3

Hot As Hell Classic. First 100 players checking in receive a free T-shirt. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

September 14

GCVA Fall Opener. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA, A; Junior 2’s; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

May 20-July 3

Houston Parks Dept. Sand Volleyball Season. Five-week doubleheader season.coed Open D (Recreational) division. Matches played at the Memorial Park Sand Volleyball Courts. Registration April 23-May 9.cost is $185 per team. The Parks Dept. also offers 8-week volleyball leagues year-round at various facilities. Call 713-845-1000 or go to Cityofhouston.org and click on adult sports for details.

Third Coast Volleyball Club. Located at 5652 Fondren Dr., the outdoor facility hosts men’s, women’s and coed leagues throughout the year, in addition to offering open court time for pick-up games. Includes recreational, intermediate and competitive divisions. 713-974-6837. The first tournament of the season is set for March 8.check out Thirdcoastvolleyball.com for details.

WALKING back to top

February 16

Houston Happy Hikers 10K Walk, Shoreacres. Start at Shoreacres City Hall between 9 a.m.-noon. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.

March 1

Great Strides Walk, Lake Jackson. Held at McLean Park. 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.cff.org.

March 8

Stride4Stroke 5K Walk/Run. Benefits the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center, Methodist Neurological Institute, Texas Medical Center. Held on the Rice University campus. 9 a.m. 832-667-5867. www.methodiststride4stroke.com.

March 9

AIDS Walk Houston 5K. Takes place at Sam Houston Park. www.aidswalkhouston.org.

March 15

Houston Happy Hikers 10K, High Island Bird Sanctuaries. Starts at Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary between 9 a.m. and noon. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.

March 28-29

Relay For Life of Katy/West Houston, Katy. 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Held at the VFW Park. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. www.relayforLife.org or www. Cancer.org.

March 29

Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk, Austin. Benefits the American Lung Association. www.texaslung.org.

March 29-30

Marsch-und Wandergruppe 5K/10K, New Braunfels. www.muw.walktexas.org.

April 4-5

Relay For Life of Fort Bend County, Richmond. 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Held at George Park. Benefits the American Cancer Society. www.relayforLife.org or www. Cancer.org.

April 11-12

Relay For Life of Sugar Land, Sugar Land. 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Held at Oyster Creek Park. Benefits the American Cancer Society. www.relayforLife.org or www.Cancer.org.

April 12

Great Strides Walk, Deer Park. Jimmy Burke Activity Center. 9 a.m. Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.cff.org.

Great Strides Walk, Tomball. Burroughs Park. 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.cff.org.

April 19

Texas Wanderers 10K, San Antonio. Held at Fort Sam Houston. www.walktx.org/texaswanderers.

April 25-26

Relay for Life of Southeast Harris County