Recreation calendar

Baseball/Softball

Dec. 16: Softball catching clinic for ages 8-18 hosted by North Idaho College, 4-8 p.m. at NIC’s Christianson Gym. Cost: $40. Bring your own catcher’s gear. Info: (208) 769-7879.

Jan. 11-13: Cougar Baseball Academy camp for hitters, infielders, pitchers and catchers. Ages 12-18 are welcome to participate. WSU coaches and players will lead the camp. Cost: $149. Info: 335-8014 or visit www.cougarbaseballacademy.com.

Sign up: Three winter youth baseball clinics in December. First clinic will be Dec. 9 for ages 7-10 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at West Central Community Center. Second clinic is Dec. 22 for ages 11-14 from 9:30 a.m.-noon. The final clinic will be held at East Central Community Center from 9:30 a.m.-noon for ages 7-10. Two volunteers are also needed. Contact Rick at 323-7501 for registration and volunteering information.

Sign up: Spokane Senior Softball 50 and older and 60 and older leagues. Info: Morris Clark, 327-4527.

Basketball

Sign up: Men’s and women’s winter league starts in January. Cost: $490 per team of 10 players. Individual fee is $90 for new players and $72 for returning players. Info: www.spokanebasketball.com or call 487-3644.

Camping/Hiking

Dec. 9: Eagle Walk on the Centennial Trial presented by Hobnailers Hiking Club. Contact Mary, 443-0658 or Gardner, 487-7366 for information.

Dec. 15: Christmas Lights hike presented by Hobnailers Hiking Club. Flashlight recommended. Info: Shirley, 327-1694 or Barb, 327-8124.

Running/Walking

Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Hangover Handicap 5-mile run, 9:30 a.m. in Coeur d’Alene. Register by Dec. 18. Cost: $18 with T-shirt, $10 without. Info: (208) 765-5105 or e-mail contacttesh@teshinc.com.

Table tennis

Sign up: Spokane Table Tennis Club, Tuesdays from 6:30-8:45 p.m. at Mountain View High School, 6011 N. Chase Road. Info: John, 928-4125.