BALLOONING back to top

August 25-27

Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Clear Lake. One of the world’s largest hot air balloon festivals. Held at the Johnson Space Center. Includes arts and crafts, sky diving demonstrations and live music. 281-488-7676.

September 22-24

Plano Balloon Festival, Plano. Hot air ballooning, arts & crafts, food booths and more. Oak Point Park. 972-867-7566. www.planoballoonfest.org.

BASKETBALL back to top

February 12

Men’s 5-on-5 League. League includes 8 weeks of play at the West University Place Recreation Center. Games played on Sunday nights. 713-661-0497. www.i9sports.com.

March 25-26

Hoop-It-Up, San Antonio. National series of three-on-thee tournaments open to players of all ages and abilities. Held at the Alamodome. www.hoopitup.com.

April 8-9

Hoop-It-Up, Houston. Held at Greenspoint Mall. www.hoopitup.com.

April 23

I9 Sports Spring Basketball Season. Beginning of season for men’s r-on-5 full court hoops. Competitive division games played on Sunday nights. Intermediate division games played on Wednesday nights. 713-661-0497. www.i9sports.com.

April 29-30

Hoop-It-Up, Dallas. Location TBA. www.hoopitup.com.

June 3-4

Hoop-It-Up, Austin. Location TBA. www.hoopitup.com.

June 24-25

Hoop-It-Up, Dallas. Location TBA. www.hoopitup.com.

October 23-January 25, 2007

Adult Men’s Basketball League. Houston Parks Dept. league open to men’s open B, men’s industrial C and men’s open teams. Ten-week schedule. 713-845-1190.

Ongoing

Youth Basketball Program. Open to kids aged 4-18. Registration for kids 4-12 begins in October. League play begins in November. Registration for kids 13-18 begins in March. League play begins in April. 713-845-1083. www.houstontx.gov/parks/ysoverview.

BODYBUILDING back to top

April 8

NPC West Texas Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships, Lubbock. Promoted by Tim Smyrson and Jenny Armstrong. 806-535-2951.

April 28-29

NGA Southern States Natural Extravaganza Bodybuilding & Figure Championships, Galveston. Grand 1894 Opera House. Super pro qualifier. Dion Benjamin. 817-275-2116 or www.NGAsouthernstates.com.

April 29

OCB Spirit of America, Cape Cod, Mass. Show offers all-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

April TBA

Organization of Competitive Body builders, Jackson Miss. Show features all-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

OCB Core Nutritional Natural, Richmond Va. Includes all-natural bodybuilding and fitness competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@ theOCBwebsite.com.

OCB Great Lakes States, Detroit, Mich. Features natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

May 13

NPC Ronnie Coleman Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championship- National Qualifier, Grapevine. Held at Hilton VFW Lakes. Promoted by Brian Dobson. 817-465-9331.

OCB Natural Nebraska, Omaha, Neb. Includes all-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

May 20

OCB Iron City Classic, Pittsburgh, Pa. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

June 2-3

NPC Lone Star Classic Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness Championships, Plano. National qualifier held at the Plano Convention Center. 972-247-1539. www.texasbodybuilding.com.

June 3

OCB Intracoastal, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. All- natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

June 10

OCB Natural Southwest Classic, Albuquerque, N.M. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

June 17

NGA Jimmy Coby Longview Classic, Longview. T.G. Fields Auditorium. Contact Jimmy Coby. 903-736-0518. jimmycoby@peoplepc.com.

OCB Central Eastern Seaboard States, Newark, Del. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

June 24

OCB Centaur Spring Nationals, San Diego, Calif. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

IFPA Pacific Pro, San Diego, Calif. All-natural pro show offering bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.IFPApro.com. info@IFPApro.com or 301-375-9273.

July 14-15

NPC Texas State Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Competition National Qualifier, Houston. Includes active armed forces division, police, firefighters and EMT divisions. Michael Johnston. 281-255-6063 or trueresults@sbcglobal.net.

July 22

South Central USA Natural Body building & Fitness Championships. Held in Houston. Location TBA. 951-734-3900.

August 5

NPC Central Texas Cup Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships, Austin. Promoted Tim and Cindy Fleming. 512-303-1070.

August 12

OCB Presidential Cup Bodybuilding & First Lady Figure, Washington, DC. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions and Ms. Fitness competition. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

IFPA U.S. Capitol Men’s Pro, Washington, DC. Natural pro shows offering bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.IFPApro.com, info@IFPApro.com or 301-375-9273.

August 19

Lone Star State Natural Bodybuilding Championships & Ms. Fitness, Dallas. Location TBA. 951-734-3900.

OCB Desert Southwest States, Las Vegas, Nev. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

IFPA American States Pro, Las Vegas, Nev. Natural pro shows offering bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.IFPApro.com, info@IFPApro.com or 301-375-9273.

August 25-26

NPC Europa Supershow Pro/Am-Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships-National Qualifier, Arlington. Promoted by Ed and Betty Pariso at 817-498-3631.

August 26

OCB Northern Atlantic States, Bristol, Conn. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

September 29-30

NPC Heart of Texas Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships, Plano. Promoted by Prince Harrison. 972-247-1539. www.texasbodybuilding.com.

September TBA

OCB Arizona Natural, Phoenix, Ariz. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

OCB Battle for the Swords, Pittsburgh, Pa. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com, 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

OCB Maine Event, Scarboro, Maine. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

October 7

OCB Cape Cod Natural, Cape Cod, Mass. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301 -375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

IFPA Pro Cape Cod Natural, Cape Cod, Mass. All-natural pro show offering bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.IFPApro.com. info@IFPApro.com. 301-375-9273.

NPC Gateway Classic Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships, Laredo. Promoted by Bernadette Galvin and Anthony Delagarza. 956-723-8180.

October 28

NPC John Sherman Bodybuilding Figure & Fitness Championships National Qualifier. Promoted by Khalid Tabari and John Sherman at 713-975-7094.

OCB Motown Muscle Classic, Flint, Mich. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273. info@theOCBwebsite.com.

October TBA

OCB Charm City Classic, Baltimore, Md. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

OCB Gulf States, Baton Rouge, La. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

OCB Battle of Blacksburg, Blacksburg, Va. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

OCB Indiana Natural, Indianapolis, Ind. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273 or info@theOCBwebsite.com.

November 4

NPC Lackland Classic Bodybuilding Championships, San Antonio. Held at Lackland AFB. Promoted by Steve Riechert. 210-671-2632.

OCB Yorton Muscle Classic, Pittsburgh, Pa. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273. info@theOCBwebsite.com.

November 18

NGA Natural USA Bodybuilding & Texas Pro figure Championships, Stafford, Stafford Centre Performing Arts Center. Super Pro Qualifier. Dion Benjamin. 817-275-2116 or www.ngasouthernstates.com.

November TBA

OCB Midwest States, DeKalb, Ill. All-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. www.theOCBwebsite.com. 301-375-9273. info@theOCBwebsite.com.

CYCLING back to top

All events held in Houston unless noted otherwise.

February 4

The Bulldog Bike Ride, Waller. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-463-2200. www.wallerisd.org.

February 4-5

Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Boerne. Texas Supergrind. Tapatio Springs. www.tmbra.org.

February 5

The Big Chill Bike Ride. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.houstonsudbury.org.

February 11

Pedal Mania. An official BP MS 150 training ride. Sun and Ski Sports. 281-644-6040.

February 12

West U Warm Up. Routes of 29, 57 and 70 miles. 713-529-0140. www.teamwestu.org.

February 18

Texas Mountain Bike Championship “Mas O Menos,” Terlingua. www.tmbra.org.

Paws & Puddles Ride. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.animalalliancetx.org.

Sam Houston Pedalfest, Huntsville. www.biketexas.com.

February 19

Jalepeno 100, Harlingen. Ride through the Rio Grande Valley to benefit Harlingen youth programs. Routes of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles. www.biketexas.org.

Wild, Wild West End Ride. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-861-2271. www.teamwestend.org.

February 25

Humble Lions Ride, Humble. Routes of 3.5, 30, 55 and 70 miles. The 3.5-mile route is for children under 12. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-360-9901. www.humblelionsclub.com.

February 26

Tri-Country Hill Hopper. Entry fee is $20 through February 17, $25 after. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.hillhopper.org.

March 4

Gator Ride, Baytown. Routes of 12, 43, 33, 62 miles. Starts at 7:30 a.m. Benefits the Baytown YMCA. $25 before February 15. $25 after. 713-472-6651. www.gatorride.org.

March 4-5

Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Warda. The Bikesport Warda Race. www.tmbra.org.

March 5

Sun & Ski Sports Spring Breakaway. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-644-6040. www.sunandski.com.

March 11

The Continental Airlines Cycling Classic. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-440-6100.

March 11-18

Texas Hell Week. Routes travel through the Hill Country. New daily rides for 2006

through the stunning Texas Hill Country. www.hellweek.com.

March 12

Bluebonnet Express Metric Century, Hempstead. Routes of 30, 40, 50 and 62 miles. Wonderful hills and lots of bluebonnets. Benefits Cy-Fair schools. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.northwestcycle.com.

March 18

Guaranty Bank Tour de Houston, Houston. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-558-2234. www.houstonspecialevents.org.

March 18-19

Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Comfort. Storm Hill Mountain Bike Challenge. www.tmbra.org.

March 19

Shriners Spring Fling, An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-446-1240.

Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race & Fun Ride, Abilene. Participants gather at Nelson Park for a 21, 32 or 48-mile ride. T-shirts for the first 200 cyclists. $20 before March 14. $25 after. 325-676-6431.

Great Escape Bicycle Ride, Pearland. Benefits Cycling in Texas and Brazoria County. Routes of 20, 45, 62 and 80 miles. Presented by the Pearland Cycling Club. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-485-6874. www.pearlandcyclingclub.org.

March 25

Texas State Bank Education Expedition. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-777-5333. www.fortbendisd.com.

Loblolly Liberator Bike Ride, Nacogdoches. Routes of 10, 31, 56, 81 and 106 miles. 936-569-7173.

March 26

13th Annual Sterling Bank Tour de Cypress Bike. Routes of 50, 62, 85 miles. Registration begins at 6 a.m. 7:00 a.m. start from Jack Rhodes Memorial Stadium, Riders must start by 8 a.m. Katy ISD, 1733 Katy-Ft. Bend County Rd. (North of I-10) Exit 742 off I-10 West. Benefits Caring for Children. An official BP MS 150 training ride. www.tourdecypress.org.

March Thru October

Alkek Velodrome Friday Night Races. Races run every Friday through the last Friday in May and resume in mid-August and run through mid-October. 281-578-0693.

April 1

Rosedale Ride, Austin. Distances of 9, 16, 28, 45 and 62 miles. Benefits the Rosedale Foundation. 512-414-1993.

Camp For All Bike Ride. An official BP MS 150 training ride. www.nationalmssociety.org/txh.

Hill Country Pedal Power Wildflower Ride, Stonewall. Distances of 30, 40 and 60 miles. 512-756-2607.

April 1-2

Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Waco. Highland Outback Blowout. www.tmbra.org.

April 2

Katy Ram Challenge, Katy. Enjoy routes of 12, 35, 62 and 75 miles. $20 before March 1. $25 after. An official BP MS 150 training ride. www.katyramchallenge.com.

April 8

Brookwood Spirit Rally. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 713-466-1240. www.active.com.

April 9

Space Race, Clear Lake. Includes routes of 8, 10, 22, 40, 62 and 100 miles. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. An official BP MS 150 training ride. 281-479-4700. www.spacerace.org.

April 22-23

BP MS 150, Houston to Austin. Tour covers 180 miles with an overnight in LaGrange. Meals and SAG provided and bikes shipped. Benefits the Lone Star Chapter of the National MS Society. 713-526-8967.

Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Saint Jo. Yeti Mad Duck Adventure Sports Bar-H Bash. www.tmbra.org.

April 22-24

Muenster Germanfest, Muenster. Routes of 22, 40 and 63 miles. $20. 940-759-2227.

April 30-May 1

Hill Country Ride For AIDS, Austin to Krausey Springs. A little shorter route this year. $600 pledge requirement. Benefits AIDS service organizations in central Texas. 512-965-7433.

April through September

Alkek Velodrome Saturday Night Races. 281-578-0693.

April TBA

Texas Easter Hill Country Tour, Kerrville. Route goes through the rolling hills of Fredericksburg and Kerrville. 830-792-3535.

Justin Taylor Memorial Bike Ride, Magnolia. Routes of 20, 40 and 60 miles. 281-355-1345 or 936-588-2130.

May 6

Beauty and the Beast, Tyler. 25 and 50 miles or 100K. Harvey Hall Convention Center. Benefits the Texas Bike Coalition and the Tyler Police Department. 800-235-5716. www.tylerbicycleclub.com

May 6-7

Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Cold Spring. Big Ring Challenge. www.tmbra.org.

MS 150 Red River Challenge, Denton. Route travels through the Red River Valley. Meals and SAG provided and bikes and gear shipped. 214-373-7422. www.ms150.org.

May 13

Rolling Hills Challenge, Columbus. Distances of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles. 979-732-8385.

May 20-21

Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Eldorado. X-Bar Shoot Out. www.tmbra.org.

May TBA

Lions Club Steeple Chase 100K, Schulenburg. Distances of 10, 20, 40, 50 and 70 miles. 979-743-4241.

Moonlight Madness, Beaumont. Routes of 6 and 16 miles. 409-838-3613.

Blackjack 100, Cumby. Distances of 6.2, 32 and 62 miles. 903-994-2345.

Shiner B.A.S.H. Riders from Austin, San Antonio and Houston converge on the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner. 100-mile ride. 713-867-3210. www.shiner.com.

June 4

Good Old Summertime Classic, Fayetteville. Routes of 10, 25, 50 and 65 miles. Come out for rolling hills and big fun. It’s one of the best! 713-777-5333.

June TBA

Fire Ant 100K Bicycle Tour. Gatesville. Routes of 10, 30, 50 and 62 miles. 254-865-6265.

Tour d’ Italia, Italy (Texas). Routes of 12, 28, 42, 50 and 62 miles. Showers and free snow cones are among the perks. 817-268-6572.

Texas Chainring Challenge, Longview. 450-plus-mile loop starting and ending in Longview. $300 including meals. Field limited to 175 riders. 800-374-BIKE.

July 1

Stephenville Firecracker 100, Stephenville. Includes routes of 10, 26, 43 and 62 miles. 254-965-5313.

July 15

Tour de Paris, Paris (Texas). Includes 15K, 40K, 70K and 100K routes. 800-727-4789.

July TBA

Katy Flatland Century, Katy. Routes of 30, 50, 60 100 miles. One of the largest cycling events in Texas. The course is flat and fast. At press time, an exact date had not been announced. 713-466-1240.

August 25-27

Hotter-n- Hell Hundred, Wichita Falls. Routes of 6, 25, 50, 62, 100 miles. The largest ride in Texas. www.hh100.org.

October 1-2

Bike to the Beach MS 150, San Antonio to Corpus Christi. Transportation is available and meals are provided. www.ms150.org.

October 8

The Livestrong Ride, Austin. Distances of 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles. Benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation. 800-496-4402. www.laf.org.

October TBA

Houston Moonlight Bicycle Ramble. www.bikehouston.org.

November TBA

Novemberfest Metric Century, San Felipe. Benefits the Center For the Retarded. 713-525-8484.

Flag Football back to top.

Leagues sponsored by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. 713-845-1190. www.houstontx.gov/parks.

Through February 23

Winter Season. League open for men’s, women’s and coed teams. Five-week schedule.

April 17

I9 Sports Spring Flag Football Season. Beginning of men’s and coed seasons. Coed games played on Monday nights and Saturday mornings. Men’s games played on Saturday mornings. 713-661-0497. www.19sports.com.

September 12-October 26

Fall Season. League open for men’s, women’s and coed teams. Five-week schedule.

Golf back to top

March 3

14^th Annual William Fuller Golf Classic. Florida scramble tourney hosted by former Houston Oilers defensive end at Longwood Golf Club. 8:30 a.m. Several sports celebrities expected to play. Benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. 713-334-4400.

March 24

Administaff Kenny Houston Hall of Fame Golf Classic. Benefits Arts and Medicine programs at Texas Children’s Cancer Center. Celebrities include former NFL stars Mel Renfro, Deacon Jones, Leroy Kelly, Paul Hornung, Larry Little and Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller. Oakhurst Country Club. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. 713-218-6400. www.administaffhalloffamegameclassic.com.

March 27

7^th Annual ADA Golf Classic. Benefits the American Diabetes Association Champions Golf Club, shotgun start at noon. 713-977-7706, ext. 6086.

April 6

J.R. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament. Benefits the American Liver Foundation. Eagle Pointe Golf Club. 8:30 a.m. 713-622-1318. www.liverfoundation.org.

April 17-23

Shell Houston Open. PGA event moves to the new Tournament Course this year at Redstone Golf Club. Raises thousands of dollars annually for area charities. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

April 18

13^th Annual Chuck Norris “Kick Drugs Out of America” Tennis & Golf Invitational. Features a weekend of private receptions, golf competitions and tennis matches featuring professional and celebrity players, including actor Chuck Norris. Benefits the Kick Start program. Noon. Lakeside Country Club. 713-868-6003. www.kick-start.org.

April 21

First Annual Steve McKinney Celebrity Golf Classic. Held at Magnolia Creek Golf Links. Benefits Front Line Kids. 281-992-7733.

May 11

6^th Annual Swing for the Stars Golf Classic. Benefits the Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston. BlackHorse Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. 281-200-9337. www.council-houston.org.

May 12

14^th Annual Cenikor Golf Tournament Hosted by Ed Brandon. Benefits Cenikor’s drug abuse treatment and prevention programs. Battle Grounds Golf Course. Florida scramble format. Noon. 713-266-9944. www.cenikor.org.

May 15

U.S. Women’s Open Local Qualifier. Westwood Country Club. (U.S. Women’s Open, June 29-July 2, Newport, R.I. Country Club.) 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

May 17

Cancer Counseling 17^th Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds help Cancer Counseling assist cancer patients, families and friends in coping with the emotional effects of cancer through no-cost professional counseling and community education. Redstone Golf Club, Tournament Course. 1:30 p.m. 713-520-9873. www.cancerhouston.com.

U.S. Open Local Qualifier. Fazio Golf Course, The Woodlands Country Club. (U.S. Open, June 15-18, Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, N.Y.) 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

May 22

12^th Annual Kelsey-Seybold Golf Classic. Benefits Kelsey Research Foundation. Sweetwater Country Club. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. 713-442-1219. www.ksfnd.org.

June 5

U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier. Lake-side Country Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

June 7

6^th Annual Free Enterprise Institute Golf Tournament. Benefits the Institute’s educational programs. Wildcat Golf Club. Noon. 713-984-1343. www.americanidea.org.

June 12

U.S. Senior Open Local Qualifier. Pine Forest Country Club. 281-454-7000. www. www.hga.org.

June 13-14

U.S. Amateur Public Links Local Qualifier. Memorial Park. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

June 26

U.S. Junior Girls Local Qualifier. Jack Rabbit Course. Champions Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

June 27

U.S. Junior Amateur Local Qualifier. Memorial Park. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

July 25-26

U.S. Amateur Local Qualifier. Gary Player Course, The Woodlands Country Club. (U.S. Amateur, Aug. 21-27, Hazeltine Golf Club, Chaska, Minn.) 281-454-7000. www. www.hga.org.

August 1

Houston City Amateur Qualifier and Texas State Mid-Amateur Qualifier. Bay Oaks Country Club. 281-454-6300. www.hga.org.

August 14

U.S. Mid-Amateur Local Qualifier. Tournament Course, Redstone Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

August 15

Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Player Course, The Woodlands Country Club. Golfers must possess a handicap of 15.4 or lower to attempt to qualify. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

August 16

Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Lakes Course. Wildcat Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

August 21

Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Lake Course. Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

August 23

Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Ever-green Point Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

August 26

Houston City Amateur Qualifier. Creek Course. Cypresswood Golf Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

August 29

USGA Senior Amateur Local Qualifier. River Oaks Country Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

August 30

Houston City Senior Amateur Qualifier. The Battleground at Deer Park. Players must be at least 55. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

September 5

Houston City Senior Amateur Qualifier. Inwood Forest Country Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

September 15-17

Texas State Mid-Amateur Champion-ship. Champions Golf Club. 281-454-6300.

September 18

U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Local Qualifier. Houston Country Club. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

September 22-24

Houston City Amateur Championship. Memorial Park. 281-454-7000. www. Www.hga.org.

October 7-8

Houston Senior City Amateur. The tournament is split into two divisions: 55-and-older, and the “Super Senior” for 65-and-older. Players must reach the age by opening day of tournament. Memorial Park. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

October 9

Prostate Cancer Research Initiative 12^th Annual Golf Tournament. Raises funds for prostate cancer research through the Prostate Cancer Initiative at the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Urology. Champions Golf Course. 11 a.m. shotgun start. 713-798-6981.

October 9-15

Administaff Small Business Classic. PGA Champions (senior) Tour tournament returns to Augusta Pines for the second year. 281-357-4653.

November 6-12

Nationwide Tour Championship. The final event for the “futures” tour moves to Houston Houstonian Golf and Country Club this year. The 72-hole tournament is open to the top 60 money winners on the Nationwide Tour. 281-454-7000. www.hga.org.

November 18-20

Golfers Against Cancer Tournament. The event begins with a dinner on Saturday night that includes a silent auction. A corporate outing for platinum and diamond sponsors with LPGA pros is scheduled for Sunday. The main tournament is set for Monday and is held on all five Kingwood Country Club courses. Scramble format. 281-459-8735. www.golferagainstcancer.org.

Note: At press time, the dates for the following tournaments had not been announced.

Roger Clemens-Giff Nielsen 20^th Annual Day of Golf For Kids. Two-day event includes the Roger Clemens Lifetime Achievement Award dinner at the Houstonian. Golf event held the Houstonian Country Club and Shadow Hawk Golf Club. 713-218-6400.

Bill Yeoman Golf Tournament. The tournament honors the legendary former University of Houston football coach and benefits the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Wildcat Golf Club. www.wildcatgolfclub.com.

Bob Allen Golf Tournament. KTRK Channel 13 sports anchor Bob Allen hosts this tournament that raises funds for the Texas Special Olympics. Party and auction held night before tournament. Redstone Golf Course. 713-290-0049. www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Duck Hook Open. Formerly held in April, will be moved to the fall in 2006. Four-man scramble, best ball format. Benefits Taking Education to Work, matching business partners with teachers and students. Sponsored by the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce. Noon start. Raveneaux Country Club. 281-440-4160. www.hnwcc.com.

St. Luke’s Auxiliary Golf Tournament. Four-person teams. Come with two players and be paired. 1 p.m. start at Clear Creek Golf Club. Benefits St. Luke’s Auxiliary, which raises funds for wheelchairs, scholarships, etc. 713-791-2102.

6^th Annual John Granato/UCP Celebrity Golf Classic. Benefits the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston. Includes Tee Off dinner and auction. Wildcat Golf Club. 713-838-9050, ext. 303. www.ucphouston.org.

ESCAPE Golf Tournament. 22^nd annual event benefits the ESCAPE Family Resource Center. 713-942-9500. www.escapefrc.org.

Rice Golf Classic. Women’s tournament in the morning, men’s tournament in the afternoon. Timber Creek Golf Club. Benefits Rice women’s athletics. 713-348-6922. www.riceowls.com.

Hiking back to top

February 4

Big Creek Hike, Huntsville. An 8-mile round trip hike through a section of the Lonestar Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Presented by Go Xplor. www.goxplor.com.

February 11

Buffalo Bayou Hike. Participants hike along Buffalo Bayou between Shepherd and Sabine streets. Excellent downtown skyline views. Sanctioned by the Houston Happy Hikers. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.

March 10-12

Enchanted Rock Trails Hike. Hiking in the beautiful Enchanted Rock State Park. www.goxplor.com.

March 18

High Island Hike. Participants hike through coastal marsh areas. Presented by the Houston Happy Hikers. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.

April 1

Bear Creek Park Hike. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.

May TBA

Brazos Bend Park Hike. Count the alligators on this excursion sponsored by the Houston Happy Hikers. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.

June 3

National Trails Day. Now in its 14^th year, the program is sponsored by the American Hiking Society and serves to encourage people to flock to their favorite trails to experience the outdoors. www.americanhiking.org.

Terry Hershey Park Hike. Part of National Trail Days events. www.houstonhappyhikers.org.

MULTI-SPORT back to top

February 5

Frost Yer Fanny Duathlon, Shreveport, La. Solo and team divisions. 5K run, 20K bike, 5K run. Stoner Boat Launch. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

February 11

Evangeline Oak Duathlon, St. Martin-ville, La. Run 2 miles, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles. 337-942-8565. kthebert54@yahoo.com. www.active.com.

February 19

T-Gator Series Duathlon, Lake Charles, La. Run 2 miles, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles. Sam Houston Jones State Park. 337-478-5355. deanfordcsa@hotmail.com.

February 25

Dirty Duathlon at Flat Rock Ranch, Comfort. 4-mile trail run, 15-mile mountain bike, 4-mile trail run. www.pureaustin.com.

SteelSports Adventure Race, Ville Platte, La. Open to teams of 2, 3 or 4 persons. Mountain bike 20 miles, paddle 20 miles, trekking 10 miles. Chicot State Park. www.steelsports.net.

March 6

Blue Norther Duathlon, Seguin. 3.1-mile run, 14-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Jackson Auditorium on the Texas Lutheran College campus. Armando Villalpando. 830-303-1319. KA5ZUD@aol.com. www.seguinsun riselions.org.

March 11

Athens YMCA Triathlon, Athens. 300-meter swim, 14-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Cain Center. www.active.com.

Pain in the Pines Adventure Race, Tyler. Mountain bike 12-16 miles, run 8-10 miles, paddle 1-3 miles. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.

March 19

Great Adventure Race, Shreveport, La. Trail running, mountain biking, boating and a “mystery event.” Two-person teams. Lake Bistineau State Park. 318-798-1241. Fax 318-798-1249. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

Texas Motor Speedway F-1 Duathlon, Ft. Worth. Run 2 miles, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles. Texas Motor Speedway. 817-355-1279. www.ironheadrp.com.

Navarre Beach Abitaman Triathlon, Navarre Beach, La. 866-454-6561. www.abit aman.com.

Opelousas Rotary Sunrise Duathlon, Opelousas, La. Run 2 miles, bike 16 miles, run 2 miles. sbrdude@aol.com. www.lafayett efitness.org.

March 23-April 2

Senior Olympics. Open to athletes age 50 and over. Numerous sports contested, including tennis, track & field, bowling, golf, basketball. Registration deadline March 3. www.jcchouston.org/seniorolympics.

March 25

Dirty Duathlon At Bluff Creek Ranch, Warda. Trail run 3 miles, mountain bike 18 miles, trail run 3 miles. www.pureaustin.com.

April 1

My First/Next Triathlons, Galveston. Moody Gardens. 1⁄4-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run or walk. 800-343-4466. MFT@TriTexas.com. www.MyFirstTri.com.

April 2

Fast & Furious F-1 Duathlon, Grand Prairie. Run 2 miles, bike 10.3 miles, run 2 miles; or run 5K, bike 27K, run 5K. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

Gulfman Half-Iron Triathlon II, Galveston. Moody Gardens. Solo and relay: 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run. 800-343-4466. gulfMan@TriTexas.com. www.triTexas.com.

T-Gator Series Triathlon #1, Lake Charles, La. Swim 400 meters, bike 10 miles, run 2 miles. Sam Houston Jones State Park. 337-478-5355. deanfordcsa@hotmail.com, www.active.com.

April 8

Governor’s Triathlon, Lake Charles, La. Swim 200 meters, bike 6.2 miles, run 1.2 miles. For beginners only. McNeese State Univ. Recreation Complex. www.lakecharles triathletes.com.

SteelSports.net Spring Duathlon, Tyler. Trail run 2.5 miles, mountain bike 10 miles, trail run 2.5 miles. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.

April 9

Flying Bagel Duathlon, Shreveport, La. Run 2.9 miles, bike 18.2 miles, run 2.9 miles. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

Austin’s Cactus Challenge, Austin. Olympic: Swim 1,500 meters, bike 40K, run 10K. Sprint: Swim 500 meters, bike 20K, run 5K. Walter E. Long Metro Park. 866-820-6036. www.3disciplines.com.

Holy Toledo Triathlon Challenge III, Many, La. Swim 1 mile, bike 40 miles, run 10 miles. Cypress Bend State Park. 504-452-2856. www.holytoledotri.com.

April 22

Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon, La Porte. Tri: swim 1.5 miles, bike 40K, run 10K. Du: run 2 miles, bike 40K, run 10K. Aquabike: swim 1.5 miles, bike 40K. Sylvan Beach Park. 281-557-1465. www.ontherun.com.

Louisiana Triathlon, New Roads, La. Swim 800 meters, bike 30K, run 5K. Downtown New Roads at the Morrison Parkway boat launch. 225-296-7490. kdunaway@lawired.com. www.lawired.com/latri.

Dirty Duathlon, Smithville. XTreme and sprint off-road duathlons. Rocky Hill Ranch. www.uphillproductions.com.

April 23

Metroplex Du-2-Du Duathlon, Grand Prairie. Short course: Run 2 miles, bike 10.3 miles, run 2 miles. Long course: Run 8K, bike 61K, run 8K. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

April 30

Sunrise Series Triathlon #1, Shreveport, La. Swim 400 yards, bike 12 miles, run 2 miles. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

May 6

Gatorman Xterra Triathlon, Ruston, La. Swim 800 meters, mountain bike 10 miles, trail run 3.5 miles. Lincoln Parish Park. www.dltmultisport.com.

May 7

Tri-Benbrook Sprint Triathlon, Fort Worth. Swim 300 yards, bike 13.8 miles, run 3.1 miles. Benbrook YMCA/Community Center. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

Hidden Paradise Sprint Triathlon, Ruston, La. Swim 500 yards, bike 12 miles, run 3.2 miles. Lincoln Parish Park. www.dltmultisport.com.

May 14

Benbrook Kids Triathlon, Grand Prairie. Kids 7-10: Swim 100 meters, bike 2.5 miles, run 1 mile. Kids 11-14: Swim 200 meters, bike 5 miles, run 1.5 miles. Benbrook YMCA. www.ironheadrp.com.

May 21

Sunrise Series Triathlon #2, Shreveport, La. Swim 450 yards, bike 14 miles, run 2.5 miles. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

June 4

LA Tinman Red River Triathlon, Shreveport, La. Swim 1,500 meters, bike 24.9 miles, run 6.2 miles. Stoner Boat Launch. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

June 11

Metroplex Sprint Triathlon, Grand Prairie. Swim 800 meters, bike 27K, run 5K. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

June 17

Power Maiden Sprint Triathlon, Athens. Women only. Swim 300 meters, bike 13.2 miles, run 3.1 miles. Cain Center. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

June 18

T-Gator Series Triathlon #2, Lake Charles, La. Swim 500 meters, bike 13 miles, run 2 miles. Sam Houston Jones State Park. 337-478-5355. deanfordcsa@hotmail.com. www.active.com.

June 25

Buffalo Springs Lake Half Ironman Triathlon and Tri-Raider Sprint Triathlon, Lubbock. Half Ironman: Swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, run 13.1 miles. Sprint: Swim 500 meters, bike 17.6 miles, run 3.1 miles. Buffalo Springs Lake. www.active.com. www.buffalospringslake triathlon.com.

Sunrise Series Triathlon #3, Shreveport, La. Swim 500 yards, bike 15 miles, run 3 miles. 318-798-1241. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

July 16

T-Gator Series Triathlon #3, Lake Charles, La. Swim 525 meters, bike 15 miles, run 2.5 miles. Sam Houston Jones State Park. 337-478-5355. deanfordcsa@hotmail.com. www.active.com.

Ironhead Dallas Triathlon, Grand Prairie. Swim 1,500 meters, bike 40K, run 10K. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

Jefferson Heritage Triathlon, Jefferson. Swim distance TBD, bike 15.5 miles, run 3.1 miles. www.sportspectru musa.com.

July 23

Iron Girl Texas Triathlon, Los Colinas. Swim 500 meters, bike 20K, run 5K. 877-719-4957. www.irongirltexas.com.

Dallas Town North Kids Triathlon, Dallas. Kids 7-10: Swim 100 meters, bike 2.5 miles, run 1 mile. Kids 11-14: Swim 200 meters, bike 5 miles, run 1.5 miles. Town North YMCA. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

July 29

EnduraSport Mini-Texas, Granger. Solo and team divisions: swim .6 miles, bike 38.2 miles, run 6.2 miles. info@genesisadventures.com. www.active.com.

EnduraSport Sprint-Texas, Granger. Solo and teams: swim .6 miles, bike 20 miles, run 3.1 miles. info@genesisadventures.com. www.active.com.

August 5

Sportspectrum Ironfish Kids Triath-lon, Shreveport, La. Pool swim, bike, run. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

August 6

25^th Annual Sportspectrum River Cities Triathlon, Shreveport, La. 1/2-mile swim, 18.2-mile bike, 5K run. Cypress Lake Park. 318-798-1241. Fax 318-798-1249. www.sportspectrumusa.com.

August 12

SteelSports.net Summer Duathlon, Tyler. Trail run 2.5 miles, mountain bike 10 miles, trail run 2.5 miles. Blackjack Campgrounds. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.

August 13

IRP Wool Capital Triathlon, San Angelo. Swim 1,500 meters, 40K bike, 10K run. Middle Concho River & Boat Ramp. 817-707-0500. ironjack@ironheadrp.com.

August 19

Cotton States Triathlon, Lake Providence, La. Swim 1⁄4-mile, bike 18 miles, run 3.1 miles. Lakeview Inn Dock. cottonstatestriathlon@hotmail.com. www.trifind.com.

August 26

Tri the Rock Triathlon, Rockwall. Swim 300 yards, bike 14 miles, run 2.9 miles. Rockwall County YMCA. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

September 9

Tyler Adventure Sprint Race, Tyler. Solo or teams: mountain bike 10 miles, hike/run 5-8 miles, paddle 1-3 miles. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.

YMCA Kids Triathlon, Shreveport, La. Ages 4-6: swim 25 yards, bike 1 mile, run 1⁄2 mile; ages 7-10: swim 50 yards, bike 2 miles, run 1 mile; ages 11-14: swim 100 yards, bike 3 miles, run 2 miles. Broadmoor YMCA. Lifejackets and training wheels allowed. 318-674-9635.

September 10

PrairieMan Long Course Triathlon, Grand Prairie. Swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, run 13.1 miles. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

CajunMan Triathlon, Lafayette, La. Swim 1⁄2-mile, bike 20 miles, run 3.1 miles. Airport Lake. 337-988-1163. www.lafayettefitness.org.

September 23

Redman Triathlon, Oklahoma City, Okla. Tri-Ironman, Tri-Half Ironman and Aquabike. Hefner Lake. 405-816-4214. www.redmantriathlon.com.

Denison Dash Triathlon, Denison. Swim 300 meters, bike 15.2 miles, run 3 miles. Waterloo Swimming Pool. 817-707-0500. www.ironheadrp.com.

October 1

Try Andy’s Tri, Sugar Land. 300-meter pool swim, 10-mile bike, 3-mile run. 281-242-7700. andystewart@bigplanet.com.

October 7

SteelSports.net Fall Duathlon, Tyler. Trail run 2.5 miles, mountain bike 10 miles, trail run 2.5 miles. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.

October 8

Benbrook Women’s Sprint Triathlon, Benbrook. Swim 300 yards, bike 13.8 miles, run 5K. Benbrook YMCA/Community Center. www.ironheadrp.com.

Outdoors back to top.

April 22-30

10^th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic. Hosted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. and the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. Teams of birdwatchers compete to identify the numerous birds that flock to the upper and lower Texas coastal areas. Winning teams will decide how prize money will be spent to help preserve wildlife habitats. 888-892-4737. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/gtbc.

June 24

Climb For Cancer. Nationwide climbing event sponsored by the Climb For Cancer Foundation. Climbing teams in all 50 stats scale the highest peak in each state. Each team will raise $5,000 to help fund research and treatment programs. 352-333-9663. www.cfc-foundation.org.

October 7-8

Texas parks & Wildlife Expo, Austin. Held at the Parks and Wildlife Dept. headquarters, the Expo celebrates the diversity of the outdoors experience. From camping and outdoor skills to shooting sports and fishing, from bird watching to paddle sports, visitors can get hands-on experience during the event. 888-892-4737. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/gtbc.

October 21

Buffalo Bayou Regatta & Outdoor Expo. Texas’ largest kayak and canoe race. Includes 15-mile canoe/kayak race in Buffalo Bayou. Presented by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership. www.buffalobayou.org.

Paddling back to top

February 1-5

Introduction to Kayaking. Presented by Canoesport Excursions. Includes clinics, classes and trips. 713-660-7000. www.canoesport.com.

February 12

Kayak Touring. Kayaking begins at a bay where conditions are right for that day, 30-70 miles from Houston. For schedule of events, call 713-660-7000. www.canoesport.com.

February 18-19

Kayak Instructor Trainer Workshop. Sponsored by Southwest Paddlesports. 281-292-5600. www.paddlesports.com.

February 25

Intro to Kayak Lessons. Sponsored by Southwest Paddlesports. 281-292-5600. www.paddlesports.com.

March 1-5

Introduction to Kayaking. Presented by Canoesport Excursions. Includes clinics, classes and trips. 713-660-7000. www.canoesport.com.

March 3-5

Paddling the San Marcos River. Sponsored by Explorer Pack and Paddle 713-533-4306. www.goxplore.com.

March 4

River Kayak Lessons. Sponsored by Southwest Paddlesports. 281-292-5600. www.paddlesports.com.

March 12

Kayak Touring. Kayaking begins at a bay where conditions are right for that day, 30-70 miles from Houston. 713-660-7000. www.canoesport.com.

March 29-April 2

Introduction to Kayaking. Canoesport Excursions. Includes clinics, classes and hosts trips. 713-660-7000. www.canoesport.com.

April 8

Tour de Gator-Kayaking Houston. Sponsored by Explorer Pack and Paddle. 713-533-4306. www.goxplore.com.

April 8-9

Fifth Annual Hidalgo Falls Texas RiverFest. Held on the Brazos River near Navasota. Sponsored by Southwest Paddlesports. 281-292-5600. www.paddlesports.com.

April 14-16

Canyon of the Eagles Kayak Trip, Lake Buchanan. Sponsored by Explorer Pack and Paddle. 713-533-4306. www.goxplore.com.

April 29-30

Colorado River Canoeing Trip, LaGrange. Sponsored by Explorer Pack and Paddle. 713-533-4306. www.goxplore.com.

River Kayak Lessons. Sponsored by Southwest Paddlesports. 281-292-5600. www.paddlesports.com.

May 6

Intro to Kayak Lessons. Sponsored by Southwest Paddlesports. 281-292-5600. www.paddlesports.com.

May 13

Sea Kayak Lessons on Christmas Bay. Sponsored by Southwest Paddlesports. 281-292-5600. www.paddlesports.com.

May 20

Intro to Canoe Lessons. Sponsored by Southwest Paddlesports. 281-292-5600. www.paddlesports.com.

Polo back to top

All events held at the Houston Polo Club. For information, call 713-622-7400 or visit www.thehoustonpoloclub.com.

Spring Season

April 9

Spring Polo Classic. 4:30 p.m.

April 16

Easter Tournament. 4:30 p.m.

8 Goal Pro-Am Series

April 23

League Game. 4:30 p.m.

April 30

League Game. 5 p.m.

May 7

The Charter Cup. 5 p.m.

May 14

Hats On To Polo. A Mother’s Day celebration. 5 p.m.

May 21

Polo Espanol and the Paella Festival. Benefits the Mercy Foundation of Texas. 5 p.m.

May 28

Memorial Day Tournament and Pro Am Series Finals. 6 p.m.

USPA Western Challenge. 12-16 Goal

June 4

Western Challenge. 6 p.m.

June 11

Western Challenge. 6 p.m.

USPA Governor’s Cup. 4-6 Goal

June 18

Father’s Day: Classic Cars and Fine Cigars. 6 p.m.

June 25

Tailgate Polo. 6 p.m. Enjoy the excitement of the game with your own tailgate party.

Fall Season

8 Goal Pro-Am Series

September 10

Fall Polo Classic. 5:30 p.m.

September 17

Polo Italia & The 7^th Annual Risotto Festival. Benefits The Children’s Assessment Center. 5:30 p.m.

12 Goal Texas Lone Star League

September 24

The Founder’s Cup. 5 p.m.

October 1

League Game. 5 p.m.

October 8

Texas Lone Star League Finals. 5 p.m.

Stanford Group 20-Goal Series

October 15

Stanford Group Texas Open Invitational Finals. 4 p.m.

October 22

Stanford Group USPA Silver Cup Opening Game. 4 p.m.

October 29

Stanford Group USPA Silver Cup Finals. 3 p.m.

November 5

The Brinker Cup. 3 p.m.

Season Finale

November 12

12^TH Annual Ladies Polo. 3 p.m

RACQUETBALL back to top

February 3-5

Maverick Metroplex Champion-ships, Arlington. Held at Maverick Athletic Club. 817-275-3348.

February 11

Valentine’s Day Shootout, San Antonio. Couples are invited to compete in this tournament at the Spectrum Health Club. 210-344-8596.

February 18

Dallas Series II, Dallas. Hosted by the Landmark Fitness Factory. 214-827-9994.

March 4

Dallas Series III, Dallas. Landmark Fitness Factory. 214-827-9994.

March 17-19

Texas State Singles. Held at Houston’s Downtown YMCA. 713-758-9281.

April 8

Dallas Doubles Series IV, Dallas. Landmark Fitness Factory. 214-827-9994.

April 21-23

U.S. Southwest Regional Racquetball Championships, San Antonio. Held at the Spectrum Health Club. 210-344-8596.

June 10

Triple Crown One Day Shootout, Arlington. Held at the Maverick Athletic Club. 817-275-3348.

June 17

Summer Splat, San Antonio. Spectrum Health Club. 210-344-8596.

July 15

Hot Tamale, San Antonio. Spectrum Health Club. 210-344-8596.

September 8-9

Triple Crown Championships, Arlington. Hosted by the Maverick Athletic Club. 817-275-3348.

October 13-15

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

October 28

Spookfest, San Antonio. Spectrum Health Club. 210-344-8596.

November 3-4

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

December 9

Holiday Shootout, Arlington. Maverick Athletic Club. 817-275-3348.

Note: For schedule updates, visit the Texas Racquetball Association website at www.txra.net

Running back to top

All events are held in Houston area unless otherwise noted.

February 4

Rocky Raccoon Trail Run, Huntsville. Staged at picturesque Huntsville State Park, this ultramarathon features challenging 50 and 100 mile routes. 6 a.m. 512-895-6100. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com. Joe Prusatis. jprusatis@austin.rr.com.

Bridgefest Family 5K Run and Walk, Kingwood. This family event also offers 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.

February 5

Mardi Gras Marathon, New Orleans. The event also features a half marathon. Proceeds benefit Hurricane Katrina victims programs. 866-454-6561. www.mardigrasmarathon.com. info@pem-usa.com.

February 11

The Texas Half, Dallas. This fourth annual event includes a 5K along with the flagship half marathon. Both events take place at Winfrey Point on White Rock Lake. Walkers are welcome in the half. 8 a.m. www.texashalf.com.

Park To Park Run. Held at Hermann Park. Features a 5-mile run and 2-mile walk. 8 a.m. 713-524-5876, ext. 333. www.hermann.org.

February 18

East Texas 50K/25K, Tyler. This 11^th annual event offers both races in Tyler State Park. No race day registration. 7a.m. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com. Paul Stone. pstone@palestineherald.com.

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

February 19

Freescale Marathon, Austin. This is the popular Austin 26.2 miler. A point-to-point certified course includes more than 9,000 runners and walkers. Several weekend events make this one of the Southwest’s top marathons. A half marathon is also included. 7 a.m. Contact John Conley. 877-601-6686. info@freescaleaustinmarathon.com.

February 24-26

Ultra Event Weekend. Held in Bear Creek Park the event features 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-hour and 100K events. A relay is added this year. www.ultrarunners.info.

February 25

Cowtown Marathon, Fort Worth. The 28^th running of what is simply known as “The Cowtown” takes runners through much of metro Fort Worth. A 5K, 10K and half marathon accompany the main event. 8 a.m. 817-735-2033. www.cowtownmarathon.com.

Conoco Phillips Rodeo Run. This 10K is part of the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo tradition. One of only a handful of 6.2-mile races on the local calendar, it draws a competitive and deep field. Includes a non-competitive 5K. 9:45 a.m. 281-293-2447. www.conocophillipsrodeorun.com. marshall.cohen@conocophillips.com.

March 4

Women’s Center of Texas Race Against Violence. Proceeds benefit the Houston Area Women’s Center. 8 a.m. Sam Houston Park. Monica Quintero 713-528-6798, ext 2229. mquintero@hawc.org. www.hawc.org.

March 11

HEB Bayou City Classic. The 30^th running of Houston’s largest 10K. Dedicated to long time Houston running volunteer Bill Smith, more than 3,000 runners and walkers are expected. Costume centipede contest is a featured event. 8 a.m. www.bayoucityclassic.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. lewis.george@comcast.net. 972-235-2513. www.runandparty.com.

Cross Timbers Trail Run, Lake Texoma. The 26^th 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 12

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 18

Marathon of the Great Southwest, Abilene. Includes a relay division. 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 15 years. This 5K and 5 miler usually draws more than 3,000 runners. 8 a.m. www.mellew.com.

March 19

Humane Society K9 Fun Run and “Mardi Pawty.” The annual Houston Humane Society event helps draw attention to the problems of animal abuse and overpopulation in the Houston area and nationwide. It consists of a 1-mile competitive run, a non-competitive 1-mile jog and a 1-mile walk, all with your favorite four-legged companion. 8:30 a.m. 713-433-6421. www.houstonhu mane.org.

Lucky Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay, Seabrook. Robby Saban. 713-812-3098. www.seabrookmarathon.org.

March 25

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

March TBD

Resurrection Run, Clear Lake. This neighborhood 5K run and walk celebrates more than a decade of running. A Kids K precedes the main event. 7:45 a.m. 281-480-5388. www.gdlc.org.

April 1

Eeyore’s Fun Run. It’s the 28^th year for this 5K run and walk. 8 a.m. www.texasexes.com.

Steps for Students 5K. Held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Chuch (1505 kane St.) Contact Hank Emery. hemery@archgh.org. www.diogh.org.

April 2

Statesman Capitol 10,000, Austin. This marks the 29^th year for the biggest and best 10K in Texas. 9 a.m. www.statesman.com/sports/content/cap10k/index.html.

Space Race, Nassau Bay. Running and cycling divisions are featured. Runs include kids 1K, 5K and 10K events. Cycling routes range from 10 to 100 miles. 8 a.m. www.spacerace.org.

Texas Marathon, Dallas. It’s the 3^rd year for this marathon that runs through many great Dallas neighborhoods and truly showcases the city. Includes a half marathon and 5K. Lewis George. 972-235-2513. www.mellew.com.

April 8

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. This 5K, run along Bellaire Boulevard, always draws a large and competitive field. A 1-mile family walk and wheelchair event are also featured. 8 a.m. 713-662-8280.

Tyler Azalea 10K, Tyler. This long running 10K is billed as one of the most demanding and beautiful 10Ks in Texas. There is also a 2-mile run and events for the kids. 8 a.m. www.tylerazalea10k.com.

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

April 22

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

April 29

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.

Bare Buns Run 5K, McDade. (Clothing optional) Part of the Southwestern Sunbathing Association Series. 1 p.m. www.starranch.net. 512-273-2257.

Bayou Bash Relay, Sugar Land. The final stop in the Houston Area Road Runners Association Spring Series. The relay is a two-person affair with each runner covering 2.8 miles. 7:30 a.m. www.harra.org.

April 30

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

Skinnydipper 5K, Decatur. (Clothing optional) Part of the Southwestern Sunbathing Association Series. 1 p.m. 940-627-2280 www.swsanuderacingseries.com.

April TBD

Pamela Race 5K and 10K, Orchard. The 8^th annual race on Dr. Cooley’s Ranch. 8 a.m. 979-478-6203.

Terlingua Track Club LP Run. The oldest continuous running event in the Bayou City, dating back to 1968, this popular mid-week run has taken on many forms over the years. Held at the St. Thomas High School track, it is a timed run for 33 and 1/3 minutes. 6:30 p.m. 713-621-3547. www.terlingua.org.

Killdear 5K. (Clothing optional) Part of the Southwestern Sunbathing Association Series. 1 p.m. 979-657-3314. effie@intertex.net. www.acornacresnudistresort.com.

May 6

Sprint for Life 5K. Takes place in the Texas Medical Center and benefits research at 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 13

Blue Bell Fun Run 5K and 10K, Brenham. The name of this event guarantees 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. 8 a.m. Earle Hathaway. 979-277-6570.

May 18

Katy Trail 5K, Dallas. This Thursday evening affair attracts a big crowd in support of the Katy Trail. Eighth annual running. Benefits Friends of the Katy Trail. 214-303-1180. www.katytraildallas.org.

May 20

Beach to Bay Marathon Relay, Corpus Christi. Wildly popular relay marks its 31^st running. Six-person relay, each covering 4.4 miles. 7 a.m. 361-881-6166. www.beachto bayrelay.com.

East Texas 5K Bare Run, Canton. (Clothing optional) Part of the Southwestern Sunbathing Association Series. 1 p.m. 903-873-3311.

May TBD

On the Run, Clear Lake. 5 miler benefits the Crosslands Homeless program. 8 a.m. 281-480-5388.

Congress Avenue Mile, Austin. This 1-mile dash draws runners from throughout the Hill Country to test themselves in running’s purest distance. www.congressavenuemile.com.

June 3

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

Summer Kick-Off Fun Run, League City. 15^th annual run is held at Clear Creek High School. Includes 5K run, 3K walk and Kids K. 8 a.m. 281-482-0982. www.jamesglenn run.com.

June 10

Houston Pride Fun Run and Walk. In its 9^th year, the event is staged at Sam Houston Park in downtown and the route takes runners along Allen Parkway. 7:30 a.m. 713-661-8919.

June 17

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 downtown. Contact Jerry Boldra jerry.boldra@sbcglobal.net. 713-880-0544. www.texastoo.org.

June 24

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

Independence Run 5K, Deer Park. Take your patriotic spirit to south Houston to celebrate the country’s independence. Kid’s mile included. 7 a.m. 281-478-2050.

July 1

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. Contact Gary Mulvihill. 8 a.m. 832-457-5254.

Freedom 5K, Sugar Land. Celebrate the holiday with a race in the First Colony area. Also a 1.5-mile walk. Megan Phelan. 281-634-9555.

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

Lunar Rendezvous 5K, Clear Lake. This year marks the 28^th edition of 5K held at Space Center Houston. Hosted by the Bay Area Running club. 7:30 a.m. 281-480-5388. www.barchouston.com.

July 14

RunSport All-Comers Track Meet. A staple on the summer events calendar for 16 years, this series offers events for all ages. Meets are held at the Rice University track on Friday nights. Nominal entry fee. 6 p.m. 713-524-6662.

July 22

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

August 12

The Elvis Run 5K, Dallas. Held 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.

September 2

Cougar Classic. Organized by the University of Houston track and cross country coaches, the “Classic” boasts a flat and fast course around the UH campus. 7:30 a.m. Theresa Fuqua. 713-743-9465.

September 9

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

September 16

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

September 23

Vista Grande Ranch 5K, Weatherford. (Clothing optional) 1 p.m. 817-598-1312. Part of the Southwestern Sunbathing Association Series. www.swsanuderacingseries.com.

September 30

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

Bluebonnet 5K, Alvord. (Clothing optional) Part of the Southwestern Sunbathing Association Series. 1 p.m. 940-627-2313. bluebonnet@pobox.com.

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

Race for the Cure. Largest race in the Houston area. Part of a national series of races that benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 7:30 a.m. 713-783-9188. www.komen-houston.org.

October 1

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

October 14

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

Riverside Ranch 5K, San Antonio. (Clothing optional). 1 p.m. 877-768-8760. Part of the Southwestern Sunbathing Association Series. www.swsanuderac ingseries.com.

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. This year marks the 24^th edition of the event that benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 7:45 a.m. 214-750-RACE. www.komen-dallas.org.

October 15

20K Championship. Presented by Koala Centers and Luke’s Locker. This 12.4-mile race is the first of the Houston Marathon Warm-Up Series. Includes a relay. 7 a.m. Barbara Shepard. 713-797-8601. www.harra.org.

October 28

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

Great Pumpkin Run 5K. Proceeds benefit programs at the Texas Heart Institute. 8 a.m. 832-355-9584. www.texasheart.org.

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

November 4

Feliz!Now 5K. Includes a 1-mile walk. Maria Espinosa. 281-236-7580. info@feliznow.com.

Wurst 5 Miler, New Braunfels. 22^nd annual running of one of the few 5 milers in Texas. 8 a.m. Scott Wood. 830-708-2991. rsw.830@hotmail.com.

Run with the Saints 5K Run and Walk. 8 a.m. 832-628-4480 bweber@cap-eng.com.

Race for the Cure, Austin. Part of a nationwide series of races that benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 8 a.m. 512-473-0900. www.komen.org.

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

November 5

Optimist Club 4 Mile, Sugar Land. For over 20 years, this race has raised money for several Ft. Bend County charities. Includes a 2-mile walk. Bill Johnson. 281-276-6508. rxrelo@aol.com.

The Half, Dallas. Includes a 5K. 8 a.m. Presented by the Cross Country Club of Dallas. 214-855-1511. Lewis.George@mellew.com.

November 11

Husky Hustle 5K. This 5^th annual 5K is held at Houston Baptist University. A cash prize of $250.00 goes to the top overall male and female. 8 a.m. Judy Martin. jmartin@hbu.edu. 281-649-3413.

Run Against Drugs 5K. Includes a Kid’s 1 mile. 8 a.m. Penny Folloder. 713-693-3400. penny@runagainstdrugs.net.

November 12

HMSA Classical 25K and Fleet Feet 8.4K. The second in the Houston Marathon Warm Up-Series. One of the largest 25K races in the country. 7 a.m. www.harra.org.

November 19

Leon Creek Trail Runs, San Antonio. Three distance races: 10K, 25K and 50K. Held in OP Schnabel Park. Hosted by the 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. Includes a Kid’s K. Brad Barnes. bbarnes@mcallen.net. 956-688-3333. www.mcallen.net.

November 23

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

Uptown Turkey Trot 5K. The only 3.1-mile Thanksgiving Day offering. 7:55 a.m. 281-379-1627. www.shelteringarms.org.

Run Thru the Woods 5 Mile, The Woodlands. The 17^th annual event is held at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Includes a 3-mile walk and Kid’s mile. 7:45 a.m. Roxanne Davis. 281-367-9622. rdavis@ymcahouston.com.

Southern National Bank Turkey Trot 5 Mile, Sugar Land. The 21^st edition of the holiday classic. Includes a Kid’s mile. 8:30 a.m. Hosted by Finish Line Sports. 281-242-7700.

Turkey Trot 5 Mile, Austin. This is the16th annual race that includes a Kid’s K. Proceeds benefit Caritas of Austin. 512-804-1455. casapp@aol.com.

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot 8 Mile, Dallas. Includes a 3-mile family fun walk or run. Staged at Dallas City Hall Plaza. 9 a.m. Robin Baldock. 214-954-0500. robinb@ymcadallas.com.

November 25

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.

December 2

Holiday Hustle 5K, Friendswood. Staged 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. 8:15 a.m. Julie White. 281-333-8806.

December 9

Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Run 50 Miles and 50K, Huntsville. One of the largest endurance trail runs in the country. Held at Huntsville State Park. 7 a.m. 210-366-3701. rsoler@rogersoler.com.

December 10

Houstonian Lite 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 Houston Marathon. 7 a.m. Andy Stewart. 281-242-7700.

White Rock Marathon, Dallas. A Metroplex tradition. 8 a.m. 214-372-2068. bobluchsinger@runtherock.com.

Downtown YMCA Jingle Bell Run 5 Mile, One of the city’s largest events. Includes a 3-mile family walk and Kid’s mile. 713-758-9295. www.jinglebellrun.org.

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SOCCER back to top

February 4-5

Austin Longjohns Coed Tourney, Austin. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

February 5-6

HWSA Spring Season Opens. Tentative opening date for women’s and coed leagues sanctioned by the Houston Women’s Soccer Association. Most matches played at west Houston and Bear Creek Park fields. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

February 25-26

Women’s Over 30 State Cup, Round Rock. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

March 4-5

Coed State Cup. Hosted by the Houston Women’s Soccer Association. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

March 25-26

HFA Men’s Soccer Tournament. Houston Football Association’s 17^th annual men’s tournament is scheduled for Bear Creek Park. USASA-sanctioned tournament with cash prizes. 281-531-0320. www.hfasoccer.com.

April 1-2

Women’s State cup, Austin. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

April 15-16

Fiesta Women’s Tourney, San Antonio. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

April TBA

HFA Season Opens. Play is ongoing through April/May in Houston Football Association league. Men’s-only soccer league. Includes Memorial Cup tournament. 281-531-0320. www.hfasoccer.com.

May 6-7

Cinco De Mayo Tourney, San Antonio. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

June 4-5

Summer Season Opens. Tentative date for state of women’s and coed leagues sanctioned by the Houston Women’s Soccer Association. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

June 10-11

Babe Zaharias Coed Tourney, Beaumont. 713-267-1517. www.hwsa.org.

Year-Round Leagues

Sports Monkey. Recreational leagues for coed and men’s 6-on-6 leagues. 713-522-0881. www.clubmonkey.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. Matches are 50-minutes long. 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.

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

Softball back to top

February 16

Men’s USSSA B/C Softball, Stafford. League includes five weeks of double headers, plus one-week playoff tournament. Play held Thursday nights at the HTA fields on the Texas Instruments campus. 713-661-0497. www.i9sports.com.

February 17

Coed USSSA Softball, Stafford. League includes five weeks of double headers, plus one-week playoff tournament. Play held Thursday nights at the HTA fields on the Texas Instruments campus. 713-661-0497. www.i9sports.com.

The following leagues are sponsored by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. 713-845-1190. www.houstontx.gov/parks.

March 6-April 28

Spring I Slow Pitch Season. Five-week league open to men’s, coed and seniors teams.

March 13-June 1

Spring 1 Fast Pitch Season. Ten-week men’s league with games played on Thursday nights at Memorial Park Field #1.

May 1-June 23

Spring II Slow Pitch Season. Five-week league open to men’s, coed and seniors teams.

May 16-July 1

Spring II Slow Pitch Season. Five-week season open to men’s and coed teams.

June 5-Aug. 25

Summer Fast Pitch Season. Men’s and women’s league includes 10-week schedule. Games played at Memorial Park Field #1 on Thursday nights.

July 10-Aug. 25

Summer Slow Pitch Season. Five-week league open to men’s, coed and seniors teams.

September 11-Oct. 27

Fall Slow Pitch Season. League open for men’s, coed and seniors teams. Five-week schedule.

November 6-Dec. 22

Winter Slow Pitch Season. Open to men’s, coed and seniors teams. Five-week schedule

SWIMMING back to top

February 4

Woodlands Championships Relay Meet, The Woodlands. Short Course Yards (SCY). Wayne Lewoczko. 832-797-9177 or waynewl55@sbcglobal.net. www.gulfmaster sswimming.org.

February 11-12

2006 SUN Masters Valentine Meet and Dixie Zone SCY Championships, Clearwater, Fla. www.dixiezone.org/meets.html.

February 16-19

South Texas Championships “ST AGS,” Corpus Christi. www.aaaa-sa.org.

February 24-25

2006 DAM Spring Short Course, Dallas. Takes place at the SMU Perkins Natatorium. www.damswim.com.

March 2-4

American Short Course Invitational Championships at TSC/UT, Austin. www.aaaa-sa.org.

March 3-6

JO’s “South” Short Course Championships, San Antonio. www.aaaa-sa.org.

March 9-12

TAGS Short Course Championships at Loos, Dallas. www.aaaa-sa.org.

March 11

USMS SCY Swim Meet. Held at Rice University. Seth Huston. 713-348-4710 or shuston@rice.edu. www.gulfmastersswimming.org.

March 28-April 1

USA Swimming Spring Champion-ships, San Antonio. www.aaaa-sa.org.

March 31-April 2

South Central Zone Masters SC Championship, Southlake. Held at the Carroll ISD Aquatics Center. John McGough. www.cisdaquatics.com.

April 4-7

Short Course Championships, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org.

May 6-7

Cinco de Mayo at the San Antonio Natatorium, San Antonio. www.aaaa-sa.org.

May 7

Academy Capital 2K Open Water Race & Pledge Swim, Austin. Held on Town Lake. Dr. Keith Bell. 512-327-2260 or info@cap2k.com. www.americanswimmin gassociation.com.

May 11-14

USMS Short Course Nationals, Coral Springs, Fla. Held at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. Michael Lohberg. 954-345-2121 or mlohberg@aol.com. www.usms.org.

May 15-September 15

USMS 5K and 10K Postal Championships. Contact Neil Salkind at 785-841-0947 or njs@sunflower.com. www.usms.org.

May 18-21

YMCA National Championships, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Recognized by FG LMSC. www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org.

May 19-22

2006 Masters Swimming Canada National Championships, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Marj Walton. www.mastersswimmingcanada.ca.

June 4

LCM Swim Meet, The Woodlands. Nancy Rossetti. nancyrossetti@yahoo.com. www.gulfmastersswimming.org.

June 17

Alamo Area Distance Adventure, San Antonio. Held on Lake Boerne. David Johnson. djohns@neisd.net. www.aaaa-sa.org.

Lake Boerne Open Water 5K, Lake Boerne. www.aaaa-sa.org.

June 30-July 2

Texas Open @TSC/UT, Austin. www.aaaa-sa.org.

July 15

USMS 2 Mile Cable Championships, Charlottesville, Va. Sanctioned by VA LMSC. Held on Chris Greene Lake. Dave Holland. 804-282-6224 or dholland@rmc.edu. www.usms.org.

July 19-23

TAGS Long Course Championships, The Woodlands. www.aaaa-sa.org.

July 28-30

JO’s Long Course Championships at Palo Alto College, San Antonio. www.aaaa-sa.org.

July 29

USMS 1 Mile Open Water Champion-ships, Cleveland, Ohio. Held on Lake Erie. Tom Spence. 216-299-3858 or talltom13 @msn.com. www.usms.org.

August 1-4

Long Course Championships, College Park, Md. www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org.

August 1-5

Southern Zones Championships, Atlanta, Ga. Held on the Georgia Tech University campus. www.aaaa-sa.org.

USA Swimming National Champion-ships at Irvine, Irvine, Calif. www.aaaa-sa.org.

August 1-17

2006 XI FINA World Masters Championships, Palo Alto, Calif. Held at the Avery Aquatic Center at Stanford University. www.2006finamasters.org.

August 6

Southern Zones Open Water, Atlanta, Ga. www.aaaa-sa.org.

August 12

USMS 6 Mile Open Water Championships, Fort Collins, Colo. Sanctioned by CO LMSC. Held at the Horsetooth Reservoir. George Thornton. 970-482-1818 or louiset36 @comcast.net. www.usms.org.

August 29-September 3

FINA Open Water World Champion-ships, Italy. www.aaaa-sa.org.

September 9

USMS 3-6 Mile Open Water Championships. Chicago. Ill. Takes place on Lake Michigan. Chris Sheean. 312-857-7087 or chris@bigshoulders.org. www.usms.org

November 11-12

TSA All-Star Championships LSC Invitational, Midland. www.aaaa-sa.org.

November 30-December 2

US Open Championships, West Lafayette, La. www.aaa-sa.org.

Tennis back to top

February 4-5

Houston Tennis Association Southeast Zone Advancement Tournament. Lee LeClear Tennis Center. Presented by the Houston Tennis Association. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

Deer Park Major Zone Championship. Hosted by Lost Forest Racquet Club. 832-668-7244.

February 17-18

Lost Forest Adult Winter Classic. Hosted by Lost Forest Racquet Club. 713-683-6815. www.lostforestracquetclub.com.

3^rd Annual Alumni Tennis Challenge. Hosted by The Downtown Club. 713-652-0700. www.thedowntownclubhouston.com.

March 3

Lost Forest Junior Supers. Held at Lost Forest Tennis Club. 713-683-6815. www.lostforestracquetclub.com.

March 4

Copperfield Southeast Zone Advancement Tournament. Junior level competition. Entry deadline February 18. 281-463-2582.

March 12-19

USTA National Women’s Clay Court Championships. Open to players 35-85 years of age. Houston Racquet Club. 713-464-4811.

April 3

USTA National Men’s 70 & 75 Indoor Championships. Downtown club at The Met. www.houstontennis.org.

April 3-9

71^st River Oaks International. Pro tourney hosted by the River Oaks Country Club. Features highly rated professional men. Andy Roddick has been a regular at the event, though no commitments have been announced at press time. 713-529-4321.

USTA National Senior Men’s 70-75 Indoor Championships. The Downtown Club at the Met. 713-652-0700. www.thedowntownclubhouston.com.

April 10-16

U.S. Clay Court Men’s Tennis Championships. Professional tournament attracts some of the finest clay court players in the country. Westside Tennis Club. 713-783-1620. www.mensclaycourt.com.

April 14-17

Houston Coca-Cola Open. Adults. Lee LeClear Tennis Center, headquarters. Houston Tennis Association. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

April 21-24

Houston Coca-Cola Open. Super Championship Juniors, ages 16-18. Lee LeClear Tennis Center, headquarters. Houston Tennis Association. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

April 28

Lost Forest Mixed Doubles Challenge. Hosted by Lost Forest Racquet Club. 713-683-6815. www.lostforestracquetclub.com.

April 29

Clear Lake Junior Open. Clear Lake High School. Held at Clear Lake High School’s courts. www.ccisd.net/schools/schoolwebs/ 2/home.html

May 6

Deer Park Spring SE ZAT. Details not available at press time. Call 832-668-7244 for registration information.

May 12-15

Houston Coca-Cola Open. Deer Park Spring SE ZAT. Super Championship Juniors, ages 12-14. Lee LeClear Tennis Center, headquarters. Houston Tennis Association. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

May 19

Copperfield Racquet Club Adult Levels Open. 281-463-2582. www.copperfieldclub.com.

May 29-June 4

$10,000 Houston Women’s Pro Tennis Classic. Held at the Downtown Club at the Met. 713-652-0700.

June 2

Deer Park Junior Open. Hosted by Deer Park High School. 832-668-7244.

June 3

Houston Tennis Association Pre-Teen Open. Houston Racquet Club. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

June 9

Lost Forest Championship Doubles. Hosted by Lost Forest Racquet Club. 713-683-6815. www.lostforestracquetclub.com.

June 23

Woodlands Junior Clay Court Championships. Held at the Woodlands Country Club and Resort. 281-364-6236.

June 26

Lost Forest Summer Junior Open. Hosted by Lost Forest Racquet Club. 713-683-6815. www.lostforestracquetclub.com.

June 30

Al Edwards Juneteenth Classic. Held at the Homer Ford Tennis Center. 713-842-3460.

July 7-9

Khiem Aitken Houston Junior Open. Lee LeClear Tennis Center, headquarters. Houston Tennis Association. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

July 8

Pasadena Southeast Zone Advancement Tournament. LaPorte High School. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

July 14

Raveneaux Junior Singles Championships. Held at Raveneaux Country Club. 281-370-6370. www.raveneaux.com.

July 17

40^th Annual Lake Conroe Open (Junior). Walden on Lake Conroe. 936-582-1022.

July 29

Lake Conroe Open (Adult and Senior). Held at Walden on Lake Conroe. 936-582-1022.

August 11-12

4^th Annual Metropolitan Energy Tournament. Held at The Downtown Club at The Met. 713-652-0700. www.thedowntownclubhouston.com.

August 18

Lost Forest Beat the Heat Adult Doubles Tournament. Hosted by Lost Forest Racquet Club. 713-683-6815. www.lostforestracquetclub.com.

Copperfield Junior Open. Held at Copperfield Racquet & Health Club. 281-463-2582. www.copperfieldclub.com.

September 2-3

Houston Tennis Association South-east Zone Advancement Tournament. Benefits the HTA and National Jr. Tennis League Program. LeeLe Clear Tennis Center, headquarters. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

nexPlayer.com Clear Lake Championship. Sponsored by the Clear Lake High School Tennis Booster Club. www.nexplay er.com.

September 8

Galveston Pepsi Adult Open. Held at the Galveston Health and Racquet Club. 409-744-3651. www.galvestonfitness.com.

September 22

Houston Lone Star Open. Copperfield Racquet and Health Club. 281-463-2852. www.copperfieldclub.com.

September 30

Gulfcrest Junior Open. Golfcrest Country Club. Pearland. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

October 5-9

2006 Tennis Express Houston Fall Festival. Junior competition begins October 6 at the Lee LeClear Tennis Center. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

October 13

Lost Forest Adult Open. Lost Forest Tennis Club. 713-683-6815. www.lostforestracquetclub.com.

October 13-14

Linda Lorelle Serving Up Scholarships Tennis Challenge. Hosted by The Downtown Club at the Met. 713-652-0700. www.thedowntownclubhouston.com.

October 14

Deer Park Zone Area Tournament. Deer Park. 832-668-7244.

October 16-22

$50,000 River Oaks Women’s Challenger. Hosted by River Oaks Country Club. 713-529-4321.

October 20

Woodforest National Bank Halloween Classic and Senior Major Zone. Held at the Giammalva Racquet Club. 281-370-5801. www.giammalva.com.

November 3

USTA National MD, Sr. MD, & Super Sr. MD Hard Court Championships. Walden on Lake Conroe. 936-582-1022.

November 9-12

Stanford Financial Champions Cup. Men’s professional singles, River Oaks Country Club. 973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

November 10

Tennis Express Bluebonnet Bowl Super Championship Junior Major Zone (16, 18). Missouri City. Hosted by the Competitive Edge Tennis Association. www.tennisexpress.com.

November 11

Pasadena Championship Junior Major Zone. Held at La Porte High School. www.lpisd.org.

November 17-19

Houston Tennis Association Le-Master Husband-Wife Tennis Tournament. Held at the Houston City Club. 281-580-8313. www.houstontennis.org.

November 18

Holiday Junior Tennis Pro-Am. The Downtown Club at the Met. 713-652-0700. www.thedowntownclubhouston.com.

December 2

HTA Southeast Zone Advancement Tournament. Lee LeClear Tennis Center serves as the headquarters. 713-973-7636. www.houstontennis.org.

December 8

Casa Ole Winter Adult Tournament. Strawberry Tennis Center. 281-487-8926.

Note: Visit www.houstontennis.org or www.usta.org for information about leagues and updated schedules.

The Flex Tennis League is a year-round Houston area league dedicated to singles play. Players are grouped into divisions according to skill level. Visit www.flextennis.com for details.

VOLLEYBALL back to top

Through March 2

Winter Volleyball League. League open to coed C and coed D teams. Eight-week schedule. Houston Parks Dept. 713-845-1190. www.houstontx.gov/parks.

TBA

Summer Sand Volleyball League. Houston Parks Dept. League open to coed D teams. Eight-week schedule. 713-845-1190. www.houstontx.gov/parks.

Note: All Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) beach volleyball events take place at Galveston’s Stewart Beach except the October. 15 event. Call 832-928-4120 or visit www.gcva.net for details. For other Houston area volleyball events, log on to www.thirdcoastvolleyball.com. Their season runs from March through November and the schedule was not available as at press time.

March 5

GCVA Season Opener. Largest doubles tourney on the Gulf Coast. 30 courts, 8 divisions, space limited to 20 teams in open and A divisions. First 115 players checking in will receive free Ocean Potion long sleeved T-shirts. Men’s/Women’s 2’s Open AA,A; Men’s BB; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s. (Rain date March 12.)

March 18

Ocean Potion Spring Break Beach Party. Men’s 2’s Open/AA, A/BB; Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s.

April 1

G-Town Classic. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB’ 2’s.

April 28

GCVA/AVP Qualifier/Qualifier. Spring Fling. Open divisions will be double elimination. Men’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s.

May 13

Bring Your Mom to the Beach Day. Free T-shirts for all players’ and their moms. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s AA,A: Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s.

May 20

GVCA-Texas Beach Adult. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s AA,A.

May 27

Ocean Potion “Memorial Madness.” Drawings, give-a-ways, etc. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A; Junior 2’s 18, 15.

May 28

Ocean Potion “Memorial Madness COED Challenge.” T-shirts for first 50 players who check in at the beach. Coed 2’s Open/AA,BB,B/Jr; Men’s 2’s BB; Girl’s Junior 2’s 18, 15.

June 3

Wilson’s School’s Out Beach Party. Men’s 2’s, Open/AA,A, BB; Women’s 2’s AA,A; Junior 2’s 18,15; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

June 17

Bolle “Bring your dad to the beach day.” Free T-shirts for dads during check-ins. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s AA,A/BB, Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s.

July 1

Ocean Potion Red White & Volleyball. First 50 players to check in will receive a free Ocean Potion T-shirt. Men’s 2’s Open/ AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s.

August 6

Hot As Hell Classic. First 50 players to check in receive a free event T-shirt. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s AA,A; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s.

August 26

Ocean Potion Pre-Labor Day Classic. Men’s Open/AA,A,BB; Women’s AA,A; Junior 2’s 18,15; Coed 2’s BB 2’s.

September 3

Ocean Potion Labor Day Classic. First 50 players checking in receive a free Ocean Potion/GCVA T-shirt. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB,B, Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A /BB, Junior 2’s 18, 15, Coed BB 2’s.

September 17

Fall Classic. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s.

October 1

Closing of the Beach Tourney. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s.

October 15

GVCA Fall Grass Doubles Tournament. Men’s 2’s Open/AA,A/BB; Women’s 2’s Open/AA,A; Junior 2’s 18, 15; Coed BB 2’s. League City Sports Plex in the Clear Lake area.

WALKING back to top

February 5

East Texas Trekkers 5K/10K, Tyler. Jan Wood. 903-534-9301. jpw6391@msn.com. www.easttexastrekkers.com.

February 11

Houston Happy Hikers 10K. Visit www.houstonhappyhikers.com for event details.

Randolph Roadrunners 10K, San Antonio. Ellen Ott. 210-525-8574. ellenott@cs.com. www.geocities.com/randolphroad runners/.

February 18

Texas Wanderers 10K, San Antonio. Government Canyon State Natural Area. Lyn Ward. 210-651-6536. lward10km@aol.com. www.walktx.org/texaswanderers/.

February 25

Heart Walk, Lufkin. Benefits the American Heart Association. www.americanheart.org.

Centurian Walk. Participants attempt to walk 100 miles in 24 hours. Dave Gwyn. 281-544-7899. jesfine@houston.rr.com.

February 25-26

Selma Pathfinders 10K, Poteet. Contact Phyllis Eagan. 210-496-1402. papre1947@yahoo.com.

Colorado River Walkers 10K, Bastrop. Contact Joann Fries. 512-480-0291. joannwoolf@aol.com. www.io.com/~zenteer/crw/.

March 4

Heart Walk 2006, Victoria. Benefits the American Heart Association. www.americanheart.org.

Heart Walk 2006, Athens. Benefits the American Heart Association. www.americanheart.org.

March 4-5

Texas Volkssport 10K, Belton. www.alktx.org.

March 11

Bayou City Classic. Includes 10K walk & run. www.bayoucityclassic.org.

Greater Austin Walk F.A.R. for NAAR, Austin. Benefits National Alliance for Autism Research. www.autismwalk.org.

East Texas Trekkers 5K/10K, Eustace. Contact Jan Wood. 903-534-9301. jpw6391@msn.com. www.easttexastrekkers.com.

Randolph Roadrunners 10K, San Antonio. Contact Ellen Ott. 210-525-8574. ellenott@cs.com. www.geocities.com/randolphroadrunners/.

March 12

AIDS Walk Houston. Held at Sam Houston Park downtown, proceeds benefit AIDS Foundation Houston. The event is a non-competitive 3.1-mile walk. 713-403-WALK. www.aidswalkhouston.org.

March 18

Houston Happy Hikers 10K, High Island. www.houstonhappyhikers.com.

March 24

Relay for Life-Greater Ft. Bend County, Sugar Land. 6 p.m. 14777 Voss Rd. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

March 25

Kerrville Trailblazers 10K, Comfort. Edna Platte. 830-257-2185. platte@ktc.com.

March 31

Relay for Life-Katy/West Houston, Katy. 6 p.m. 6202 George Bush Dr. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.can cer.org.

Relay for Life-Humble/Kingwood, Humble. 7 p.m. 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

April 1

West Texas Walk F.A.R. for NAAR, Abilene. Benefits National Alliance for Autism Research. www.autismwalk.org.

“Blow the Whistle on Asthma” Walk, Houston. Aids in the fight against asthma. Benefits the American Lung Association. 713-629-5864. www.texaslung.org.

April 7

Relay for Life-Houston, Houston. 7 p.m. 3325 Westheimer. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

Relay for Life-Southeast Harris County, Pasadena. 7 p.m. 8060 Spencer Hwy. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

Relay for Life-North Brazoria, Pearland. 6 p.m. Old Alvin Rd. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

Relay for Life-Cy Fair, Pearland. 6 p.m. 9191 Barker Cypress Road. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

April 8

East Texas Trekkers 5K/10K, Pittsburg. Jan Wood. 903-534-9301. jpw6391@msn.com. www.easttexastrekkers.com.

San Marcos River Walkers, San Marcos. Barbara Piersol. 512-396-4463. bpiersol@grandecom.net.

April 16

Head Over Heels Fun Run/Walk. Tom Hershey Park. Walk begins 9 a.m. Benefits the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Texas. 713-789-6295.

April 22

HQ U.S. Army Medical Command 10K, San Antonio. www.walktx.org/texaswanderers.

Colorado River Walkers 10K, Elgin. Bunker Ehlert. 512-281-0741. bunktx@juno.com, www.io.com/~zenteer/crw/.

April 28

Relay for Life-North Channel, Houston. 7 p.m. 13501 Woodforest Blvd. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

Relay for Life-Mongomery County, The Woodlands. 7 p.m. 3701 College Park Drive. American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

April 29-30

Selma Pathfinders 10K/14K, Vander pool. Phyllis Eagan. 210-496-1402. papre1947@yahoo.com.

Dallas Trekkers 10K, Muenster. www.dallastrekkers.org. www.startrekkers.org.

May 6

Dallas Arthritis Walk, Dallas. www.arthritis.org.

East Texas Arthritis Walk, Bergfeld Park. www.arthritis.org.

May 13

Dallas Trekkers 10K, Dallas. Deborah Carter. 972-285-8102. dahv@earthlink.net. www.dallastrekkers.org.

Houston Arthritis Walk, Houston. www.arthritis.org.

San Antonio Arthritis Walk, San Antonio. www.arthritis.org.

May 19

Randolph Roadrunners 10K, San Antonio. Ellen Ott. 210-525-8574. ellenott@cs.com. www.geocities.com/randolphroad runners.

May 20

Austin Arthritis Walk, Austin. www.arthri tis.org.

Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 713-621-0006. www.cff.org/chapters/texasgulfcoast.

May 20-21

Colorado River Walkers 10K, Dripping Springs. Joann Fries. 512-480-0291. joannwoolf@aol.com. www.io.com/~zenteer/crw/.

June 3

Randolph Roadrunners 10K, San Antonio. Ellen Ott. 210-525-8574. ellenott@cs.com. www.geocities.com/randolphroad runners.

June 10

Volkssportverein Fredericksburg 10K, Fredericksburg. Elizabeth Crenwelge. 830-997-2533. tnjocole@austin.rr.com.

June 24-25

Colorado River Walkers 10K, Cedar Park. Carolyn Doolittle. 512-716-0450. Carolyn.doolittle@sbcglobal.net. www.io.com/~zenteer/crw/.

July 22

Plano Walking Club 10K, Plano. www.walktx.org/plodders.html.

September 2

Selma Pathfinders 10K, Bertram. Phyllis Eagan. 210-496-1402. papre1947@yahoo.com.

September 9

Trinity Trekkers 10K, Castroville. David Toth. 210-521-8684. dntoth@sbcglobal.net.

September 16-17

Colorado River Walkers 10K, Georgetown. Dick Trautmann. 512-868-2583. dicknjo@thegateway.net. www.io.com/~zenteer/crw.

September 17

UNCF Walkathon. McGregor Park. 7 a.m. to noon. Free food and entertainment. Benefits the United Negro College Fund. 713-942-8623. www.uncf.org.

September 24

2006 North Texas Walk F.A.R. for NAAR, Grand Prairie. Benefits National Alliance for Autism Research. www.autismwalk.org.

October 21

East Texas Trekkers 5K/11K, Tyler. Jan Wood. 903-534-9301. jpw6391@msn.com. www.easttexastrekkers.com.

Trinity Trekkers 10K, Castroville. David Toth. 210-521-8684. dntoth@sbcglobal.net.

November 5

Houston Heart Walk. Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston. Benefits the American Heart Association-Gulf Coast District. 713-610-5041.

Selma Pathfinders 10K, Bertram. Phyllis Eagan. 210-496-1402. papre1947@yahoo.com.

November 11-12

Colorado River Walkers 10K, Lakeway. Joann Fries. 512-480-0291. joannwoolf@aol.com. www.io.com/~zenteer/crw/.

November 18

East Texas Trekkers 5K/10K, Atlanta (Texas). Jan Wood. 903-534-9301. jpw6391@msn.com. www.easttexastrekkers.com.

Selma Pathfinders 10K, Marble Falls. Phyllis Eagan. 210-496-1402. papre1947@yahoo.com.

OTHER EVENTS back to top

February 3

National Wear Red Day. Americans are encouraged to wear red as part of program sponsored by the American Heart Association designed to bring awareness to women’s heart disease issues. www.americanheart.org

February 6

Kingwood Go Red Luncheon. Time and place TBA. Benefits the American Heart Association. 713-610-5041. www.americanheart.org.

February 11

Paint the Town Red. Hilton Americas Downtown. Benefits the American Heart Association. 713-610-5000. www.americanheart.org.

February 25

East Fort Bend Sweethearts Ball. Sugar Land Marriott Hotel. Time TBA. Benefits the American Heart Association. 713-610-5000. www.americanheart.org.

Heart Ball, Montgomery County. The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center. Benefits the American Heart Association. 713-610-5000. www.americanheart.org.

February 25-26

Galveston Home, Garden & Leisure Show, Galveston. Benefits the Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis. 409-762-3930.

March 1

Kings Orchard Strawberry Harvest, Plantersville. Pick your own strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, figs and fresh cut flowers. Operating hours are Tuesday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 936-894-2766. www.kingsorchard.com.

March 11

West Fort Bend Gala. The Forum. Benefit for the American Heart Association. www.americanheart.org.

March 16

Tux & Tennies Gala. Charity event sponsored by the Houston Rockets/Comets’ Clutch City Foundation. Toyota Center. 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. www.rockets.com.

March 18

Galveston Island Black Tie & Boots Gala, Galveston. San Luis Resort. Benefit for the American Heart Association. www.americanheart.org

March 25

Nutrition and Cancer Conference. 9 a.m. Location TBA. 800-ACS-2345.

April 1

11^th Annual Starlight Gala. Held at the Decorative Center. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy the Emperor’s Ball, including dinner, dancing, gaming and karaoke. $125 individual or $225 per couple. Open seating. Benefits the American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345.

April 29

Cattle Baron’s Ball, Richmond. Held at the George Ranch (10215 FM 726). 7 p.m. to midnight. Legendary Western themed gala, featuring the finest in Texas-style hospitality. Tickets $500. Benefits the American Cancer Society. 800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org.

Silver Dollar Ball, A Casual Gala. Marker 1 Marina (3101 Nasa Road One). 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Benefits the American Cancer Society. $125 individual. For further information or registration, call 713-226-2877 or 800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

April TBA

“Feria de Salud.” Moody Park. A Hispanic health fair free to the public. Includes health care screenings and information. Benefits the American Diabetes Association. For further information on time and location, call 713-977-7706 or visit www.diabetes.org/houston.

Breast Health Summit. A collaboration between the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Houston Affiliate and The Rose. Brings together healthcare providers and services from across the Houston area to assess the status of programs related to breast cancer. 713-522-2831.

May 2

Houston Go Red For Women Lunch-eon. Hilton Houston Post Oak. www.americanheart.org.

June 8-11

35^th Annual Texas Folklife Festival, San Antonio. Savor authentic international cuisine and enjoy music and arts and crafts. Held at the Institute of Texan Cultures. 210-458-2390. www.texasfolklifefestival.org.

TBA

Fall in Love Again: A Heart for Children Gala. Benefits Spaulding for Children. Warwick Hotel. 7 p.m. to midnight. Includes silent and live auctions and raffle. 713-681-6991.

Don’t be left out of the 2007 Keeper Calendar! To be included in next year’s Annual Events Calendar, send us information on your event by November 30, 2006. Send to: Keeper Calendar, 1502 Augusta, Suite 230, Houston, Texas 77057. FAX: 713-552-9997. Email: editorial@healthandfitnessmag.com. Include us on your media list.

Adventure Racing back to top

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April TBA

May 3-6

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June 3

June 4

June 10

June 10-11

July 8

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July 29

August 5

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October 5-8

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BALLOONING back to top

August 25-27

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BASKETBALL back to top

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April 29-30

June 3-4

June 24-25

October 23-January 25, 2007

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BODYBUILDING back to top

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April 28-29

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April TBA

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