Island running club formed

The Whidbey Island Running Club, sponsored by the Whidbey Island Park and Recreation District, is a new organization formed to provide running opportunities for young people ages 6 to 18.

A new year-round running team is will extend the season for high school and middle school cross country runners and allow them to prepare for next year’s competition.

Runners are invited come out and train for the Cross Country Junior Olympics and subsequent country meets scheduled for Dec. through Feb.

Beginning runners are invited to join the kid-friendly group where they can have fun and improve technique and fitness.

Parents are invited to run with the kids at no charge.

Beginning runners will meet on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 4. at the west entrance Windjammer Park.

Intermediate runners will meet Monday’s and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at Windjammer Park beginning Nov. 3 where they will have the opportunity to improve their running fitness and speed. The intermediate program includes a variety of short and longer distances, including trail work.

Advanced/middle school and high school extended season will be held on Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. at Windjammer Park beginning Nov. 4.

All membership is $20 per month regardless of practice group. There is no charge for first two practices.

Participants in all programs may run in the Junior Olympic Cross Country Association meet Nov. 15, with the possibility to move on to Junior Olympic Regionals or Nationals.

If runners qualify and want to participate in the regionals or nationals, additional fees would apply. The fees would include, but not limited to, meet and uniform fees, and USAT&F membership.

For more information call Catie Rodeheffer at 279-2196, or 675-7665, or email catie@rodeheffer.net.

Calling all Snowriders

The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation Department announces registrations are now being taken for the Snowrider program.

The adult program is on Tuesdays and the youth half of the program is scheduled for Saturdays.

The parks department has pick ups scheduled for Coupeville and South Whidbey, plus a pick up in Everett on the Tuesday bus.

Never skied or boarded? This is your opportunity to come out and learn something new. We have programs for youth and adults to get you to the mountain and onto the slopes. For more information call 360-221-5484, or visit www.swparks.org.