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Spring is here! Sports are in “full bloom” throughout Snohomish County.

The Sports Commission staff is gearing up for the 7th Annual Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame banquet and the 2nd Annual Snohomish County Youth Sports Festival this fall.

We are hosting several national sporting events, including the Pan American Club Taekwondo Championships, TriMonroe Triathlon (USA Triathlon Youth Elite & Junior Elite Race Series), and the returning Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour.

The Everett Silvertips have had another successful year by advancing into the WHL playoffs. The Everett AquaSox baseball team is on deck for another exciting season and have a slate of promotions and themed nights sure to be a hit with fans.

Collegiate spring sports are in full swing as teams play for the chance to compete in the NWAC championships.

The late spring and summer calendar is packed with youth sports tournaments hosted by our local sports organizations. Be sure to register your team today because many tourneys quickly sell out! There are sports tourneys and events for us adults, too! Compete in a beach volleyball, adult soccer, or a running event.

Check out the spring and summer youth sports opportunities offered through many of Snohomish County’s sports and recreation programs. While you’re at it, find the perfect adult activity for yourself as well. Sign up the whole family!

Not a sports player, but still want to be a part of the Snohomish County sports scene? Join by becoming a sports events sponsor (perfect for local businesses!) or volunteering at an event (perfect for individuals and groups!). Sports organizers are invited to add their Snohomish County-based event to the sports calendar on Snohomish. org. It’s free and can reach thousands of web visitors each month looking for sports play!

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Sincerely, Tammy Dunn Sports Development Director Snohomish County Sports Commission 1 Table of Contents Snohomish County Sports Commission Events 3

Upcoming Major Sports Events 4

Pro Sports 5

Collegiate Sports 7

Sports Events, Tournaments & Races 9

Snohomish County’s Sports & Recreation Programs 15

Sponsorship & Volunteering 16

Add Your Sporting Event 17

About the Snohomish County Sports Commission 17

2 Snohomish County Sports Commission Events

Save the Date: 2016 Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame, Sept. 28 Join us as we honor and celebrate the athletic achievements of some of Snohomish County’s most accomplished and notable athletes, coaches, and contributors. The evening’s award pre- sentations include the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame induction, The Herald Man and Woman of the Year in Sports, and Collegiate Man and Woman Athlete of the Year.

More information will be available in the next Sports Quarterly.

For sponsorship information, contact Tammy Dunn, sports development director, at 425-348- 5802, x102 or [email protected].

Save the Date: Snohomish Youth Sports Festival, November 12 Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Youth Sports Festival set for the Walt Price Student Fitness Center at Everett Community College.

The day will include fun activities for the kids and educational sessions on sports injuries including concus- sions. Youth sports organizations also will be on hand to provide more information about the various sports opportunities for the youth.

For sponsorship and exhibit booth information, contact Tammy Dunn, sports development director, at 425-348- 5802, x102 or [email protected].

3 Upcoming Major Sports Events 2016 Pan American Club Taekwondo Championships, May 27-28 The Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) will bring its second annual club championships to the XFINITY Arena at Everett. Hundreds of taekwondo practitioners will compete for top honors in various categories, including Olympic-style kyorugi, World Taekwondo Federation poomsae (individual, freestyle, pairs, and team), individual board breaking, and demonstration team.

Taekwondo is a 5,000-year-old Korean traditional martial art that incorporates physical fighting skills with en- hancement of mental and spiritual disciplines. The PATU governs taekwondo clubs and competition from over 40 countries in North, Central and South America. Many international athletes are expected to compete in the May championships.

For more information, go to the Pan American Club Taekwondo Championships web page. TriMonroe Triathlon, June 18 Returning for its sixth year at Lake Tye Park is TriMonroe, a triathlon with super sprint and sprint distances for Youth Elite (ages 13-15) and Junior Elite athletes (ages 16-19). This draft-legal swim-bike-run competition is the third in a series of only four national-level qualifying triathlons to the USA Triathlon Youth & Junior Elite National Championships in West Chester, Ohio, on July 30-31. The top 16 Junior Elite and top 19 Youth Elite finishers will qualify for the 2016 National Championships. The race series is a part of USA Triathlon’s development program to prepare aspiring triathletes for the dynamic rac- ing format of Olympic-style, draft-legal triathlon.

The race field is limited to 75 competitors and 30 relay teams. The triathlon is expected to sell out so immedi- ate registration is highly recommended.

The sprint-distance aquathlon, a swim-run competition, is open to all ages 10 to 85. The top three overall men and top three overall women will receive plaques. The top three finishers for boys and girls ages 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, and men and women over 20 will receive ribbons.

The race is also limited to 75 total contestants so register now.

The City of Monroe, race organizer Total Health Events, and the Snohomish County Sports Commission invite the public to come out and cheer on these athletes. Admission is free and the experience is priceless.

For more information, go to TriMonroe.com.

4 Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour, July 9 The City of Monroe welcomes the return of the Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour at Lake Tye. Top athletes from Australia, Europe, Canada, and the U.S. are expected to vie for top awards and cash prizes.

Wakeboarding is fast-action sport of riding a short, wide board resembling a surfboard and performing acrobatic maneuvers while being towed behind a boat.

Monroe is the third stop on the five-city tour and is located in the heart of Washington State’s wakeboard manufac- turing industry. A high turnout of fans is expected at Lake Tye.

Make plans to attend by checking the event schedule and purchasing spectator tickets now.

For more information, go to the Wakeboard Tour Monroe web page.

Pro Sports Everett Silvertips 2015-16 Hockey Season The Everett Silvertips hockey club concluded yet another successful regular season by making a 13th consecutive appearance in the Western Hockey League playoffs. Led by Montreal Canadiens’ first-round pick Noah Juulsen and 2016 NHL Draft prospect Carter Hart, the Silvertips executed Coach Kevin Constantine’s game plan throughout the season and nearly captured a second consecutive U.S. Division title for their efforts.

In the first round of the 2016 WHL Playoffs, the Silvertips dominated the Portland Winterhawks by winning four straight games in a best-of-seven game series.

However, the Seattle Thunderbirds beat the Silvertips in the second round best-of-five game series, 3-1.

Tips’ goaltender Carter Hart was named Western Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for his goal-stopping performance the week ending April 10. He has been nominated for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award.

Reserve your 2016-17 seats now at the Everett Silvertips’s online box office. 5 Everett AquaSox On Deck for the 2016 Season

Building on its MVP-caliber 2015 season, the AquaSox are gearing up for another great year starting on June 17 in the Tri-Cities. The team’s first home game will be June 23 with a five-game stand against Boise.

Last year, the AquaSox finished atop the Northwest League North division with a 42-34 record, good enough to clinch a first-round playoff berth. Ultimately the team fell to arch rival Tri-City Dust Devils in a hotly contested match-up.

In addition to all the action on the field, fans will enjoy a myriad of AquaSox promotions and theme nights including: • June 26 – Hawaiian Shirt Night presented by Kama-aina Grindz. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt to the park and you instantly qualify for the “Best Dressed Guest Contest” for a chance to win great prizes. The Hawaiian theme re- turns on July 28 and Sept 4. • July 9 – Pink in the Park Night features the auctioning of AquaSox players’ pink ball caps to benefit Providence Re- gional Medical Center’s Comprehensive Breast Center. Stick around for the postgame fireworks show. • August 5 – STAR WARS™ Night will see players sporting new Star Wars jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit a local non-profit. Look toward the STARS for a postgame fireworks show, too. • August 13 – Frogstock presented by K&H Integrated Print Solutions is a tie-dyed celebration! Now in its 19th season, this fan-favorite promotion auctions off the mind-bending player jerseys. Top off the colorful show with a dazzling postgame fireworks show. • August 27 – Princess & Pirate Night featuring royalty from the Marysville Strawberry Festival and local pirates full of tricks and shenanigans. Game packages that include tickets to the game as well as a tiara for little princesses and eye patches for little pirates will be available for purchase. Watch the postgame fireworks show, too. Single game tickets, season ticket packages, group outings, and 12-game and 16-game packages are available for purchase now. Call 425-258-3673 or visit the AquaSox front office at 3802 Broadway in Everett for tickets.

Go to the Everett AquaSox website for game schedule, promotions, tickets, team news, and more. 6 Evergreen Speedway’s NASCAR Season, Now – October 1

You’re guaranteed high-speed, smoking action when Hornets, Mini Stocks, SS F8s, Street Stocks, and SLMs take to the track! Highlights of the packed summer season include:

• Summer Showdown, June 23-25. This event draws over 20,000 people from around the Pacific Northwest to watch drivers of Late Models, Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes. • NW Auto Recyclers 4th of July USA Birthday Bash. A birthday blowout with Car Demo, Outlaw Figure 8s, Stinger 8s, Hornets, V8 Extremes, boat and bus races, Mr. Dizzy, and – of course – fireworks. • Formula DRIFT Throwdown, August 5-6. The exhilarating action of Formula DRIFT has been a must- see at the Speedway since 2005. Fans are celebrating at the news that the partnership between Formula DRIFT and the Speedway will continue through 2018. • NAPA Auto Parts K&N 150 Toyota 100, August 12-13. See the next generation of NASCAR drivers in this developmental race series. Features Late Models, Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks. • Red Bull Global Rally Cross, September 16-17. It’s wheel-to-wheel action as rally cars take to the dirt and asphalt.

Make plans now to come out most Saturday nights this summer! Go to EvergreenSpeedway.com for race schedule and to purchase tickets.

Collegiate Sports Let’s Play Ball: Edmonds Community College Tritons The men’s baseball team will play Bellevue, Douglas, Olympic, Skagit Valley, and cross-town rivals Everett Com- munity College before the season ends on May 15.

The women’s softball team continues its play with the season ender against Everett on May 14.

Go to the Edmonds Community College’s athletics calendar for the complete schedule of remaining games.

7 The Latest: Everett Community College Trojans

The men’s baseball team (24-8 as of April 25) are seeking to play in the regional playoffs May 20-22 with the goal of reaching the NWAC Championships May 26-30.

The women’s softball team (11-13 as of April 25) will play in the Crossover Tournament in Yakima April 16-17 before returning to conference play. The NWAC Championships are slated for May 20-23 in Portland, OR.

The men’s and women’s track and field season kicked off April 23 and April 16 respectively. The track and field teams are battling for the opportunity to attend the NWAC Track & Field Championships, May 23-24, at Mt. Hood Community College.

Go to the Everett Community College’s athletics’ website for schedules and more information.

8 Sports Events, Tournaments & Races Basketball Arlington 3on3 X-travaganza Basketball Tournament, August 13-14 The Arlington Airport is home to Western Wash- ington’s premier 3-on-3 basketball tournament that welcomes more than 200 teams with multi- ple age and ability divisions, including boys and girls grades three through high school, adult men and women, senior, and adult co-ed groups.

Festivities include overnight camping, conces- sions, music, vendors, and plenty of basketball action.

Registration and more information at 3on3x.com.

Baseball Legends Baseball Tournaments, June 10-12, June 18-19, July 9-10, & July 16-17 The Legends Baseball Club will host its annual weekend tournaments for youth ages 8-13 at Sky River Park in Monroe.

This year a U13 division will be added to the June 10-12 tournament after a one-year absence.

Register your youth baseball team at the Legends Baseball Tournament web page. Equestrian Cascades Dressage, May 20-21 This two-day recognized dressage competition includes Training through Grand Prix, Musical Freestyle, Pas de Deux, Dressage Seat Equitation, Dover Medal, and qualifying classes for the 2016 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships.

• Location: Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, Snohomish.

Go to the Cascade Dressage web page for more information. 9 Dressage Shows: Granite Peak, June 3 & Glacier Peak, June 4-5 Two shows in three days provide riders with more chances for qualifying scores toward the Pacific Northwest Summer Finale, September 1-4.

• Location: Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, Snohomish.

Go to Granite Peak & Glacier Peak Dressage Shows web page for more information.

Football USA Football Regional Development Camp, May 28-29 This two-day program is packed with individual drills, 1-on-1 training, 7-on-7 playing situations, and more. Young athletes receive training from top coaches who are joined by area high school coaches, NFL alumni, and current NCAA coaches.

Held at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, this is the only camp scheduled for the Pacific Northwest this year.

• Sign up your child now at the registration page.

Go to the Regional Development Camps web page for more information. 10 Lacrosse Harvey Cup Boys Lacrosse Tournament, June 11-12 The two-day competition at Snohomish’s Harvey Field attracts many teams to play in a round-robin format with a guarantee of three games per team. In 2015, 29 teams played for glory.

The tournament is presented by the Snohomish Boys Youth Lacrosse Booster Club.

Registration and information available at Harvey Cup 2016.

Cascade Cup Girls Lacrosse Tournament, July 29-31 The Snohomish Girls Lacrosse Club hosts its regional tourney at Harvey Field and guarantees a minimum of three games of pool play and playoff bracket to crown champions in all divisions.

Last year 30 girls’ lacrosse teams from California, Oregon, Washington, and Canada competed.

Registration and information available at CascadeCupLax.org.

Golf Legends Baseball Club’s Benefit Golf Tourney, May 15

The youth baseball club is hosting its sixth annual benefit golf tournament at The Echo Falls Golf Club in Snohomish. Become a sponsor or play in a four- some. Shot gun start at 9 a.m.

Go to LegendsBaseballClub.org for more information.

11 Ice Skating Ice Fest Skating Competition, June 2 Athletes from numerous skating clubs will compete in this U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned event that welcomes skaters of all levels, including Basic Skills Free Skate, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Showcase, Dance, Pairs, Adult, Ensembles, Synchro, and Solo Dance.

The Seattle Skating Club is hosting this annual figure skating competition at Olympic View Ice Arena in Mount Lake Terrace.

The general public is welcome to watch the excitement. Go to the Ice Fest Skating Competition web page for more information.

Running Snohomish Women’s Run, May 8 Women of all ages are welcome to run or walk the half marathon or 10K races on a nearly-flat course along sce- nic banks of the Snohomish River. Back for its second year is the 1K run for elementary school-age girls. Men can run the race, too, knowing that $20 of their registration fee will benefit the Girls on the Run Snohomish County transformational learning program.

Registration and information at SnohomishWomensRun.com.

Paine Field Aviation Day 5K, May 21 Run or walk this super flat course that parallels the airport’s landing strip. Your race registration includes an inaugural race entry, an all-day pass to 2016 Paine Field Aviation Day, a finisher’s medal, and a cus- tom race bib. Refuel with a post-race benefit pancake breakfast and then stay for all the high-flying fun of Aviation Day.

Registration and information available at AviationDay5K.com.

Everett Bubble Run™, August 27 It’s not about how fast you run, but how much FUN you can have with each step. Be sure to wear white running wear so when you dash (or dance!) through the foam bogs, you’ll cross the finish line in downtown Everett splashed with bright fun colors from head to toe. The run/walk is perfect for the whole family.

Go to the Everett Bubble Run web page to register or get more information. 12 Soccer Snohomish Youth Soccer Club’s Summer Tourneys Make plans for your team to play in these popular youth soccer tournaments at Stocker Fields in Snohomish:

• Snohomish United Invitational, June 17-19. Boys and girls teams will play 7v7 for U10, 9v9 for U11 & U12, and 11v11 for U13-U18 in this soccer season opener. Registration and more information at the Snohomish United Invitational web page. • Kla Ha Ya Days Adult Soccer Tournament, July 15-17. Bring your tent or RV to camp out and play at Stocker Fields. After the final whistle blows, celebrate with friends and family in downtown Snohom- ish. Go to the Kla Ha Ya Days Soccer Tourney web page for registration and more information. • Snohomish Bigfoot Soccer Tournament, Aug. 19-22. At this popular four-day tourney, boys’ and girls’ teams will play 7v7 for U10, 9v9 for U11 & U12, and 11v11 for U13-U18. More information and registration at the Snohomish Bigfoot Soccer Tournament web page. Washington Rush Cup, August 5-7 As many as 400 youth soccer teams ranging from U9 to U19 will come to play for divisional championships.

The Washington Rush Cup moves from Skagit County to the Meadow Wood Equestrian Center in Snohomish. The 73-acre facility provides 40 laser-level grass fields of which 20 are full-sized, as well as an additional 20.5 acres for parking and RV camping.

Many Snohomish County hotels are offering room blocks to tourney participants.

Register your team now at WashingtonRush.com. Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup, August 5-7 This tournament for recreational youth soccer players ranging from U8-U19 will be played at Stocker Fields in Snohomish.

This U.S. Youth Soccer tourney program provides recreational players an opportunity to experience a consistent and high quality statewide tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere. It fosters stimulation and excitement about soccer in an effort to increase the recreational players’ interest and love for the game.

The Snohomish Youth Soccer Club will host the tourney.

Go to SnohomishYouthSoccer.org for registration and more information. 13 Triathalon Lake Tye Triathlon, August 6 This USA Triathlon-sanctioned event offers sprint and Olympic distances, a collegiate competition, and youth triathlon. The courses are flat and fast, awards are given to the top three in each age group, and finisher medals are awarded all who cross the finish line. Triathletes will enjoy the post-race full pancake breakfast.

Go to LakeTyeTri.com to sign up and for more information.

Volleyball Beach VBC is hosting four youth and adult beach volleyball tournaments this spring and summer. Make your outdoor volleyball game plans now by checking out the tourneys’ web pages for more information and to register.

For more information about Beach VBC and its sand volleyball programs, go to BeachVBC.com.

AVPNext Beach Volleyball, June 11-12 AVPNext is the official developmental program of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Elite amateur players, ages 14-44, play to earn AVP qualification points, a national ranking, and entry into AVP main draws. Matches will be played at Bottega Fitness Park in Snohomish.

Additionally, one men’s and one women’s team from the Northwest zone will receive a wild card berth into the main draw of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open in California.

Web page: AVPNext Snohomish Open

AVPFirst Puget Sound Qualifier Beach Volleyball, June 12 The AVPFirst Championship Series is designed to provide high level competition between the best junior teams (U12-U18) in Evergreen, Puget Sound and Columbia Empire Regions of USA Volleyball.

This USA Volleyball-sanctioned competition will be held at Bottega Fitness Park in Snohomish.

Web page: AVPFirst Puget Sound Qualifier 14 Jetty Jam Junior Beach Volleyball Tournament, July 23 Youth players, ages 12-18, will play on natural sand in Junior Open and Junior Club divisions in this day-long tourney on Everett’s Jetty Island.

Web page: Jetty Jam Junior Beach Volleyball Tournament

The Upper Left Summer Volleyball Celebration, July 30-31 Experience two days filled with music, food trucks, and plenty of grass and sand volleyball action for players of all ages and skill levels. The Five12 Junior Invitational will also be held.

Catch all the excitement on the new sand courts at Willis Tucker Park in Snohomish.

Web page: The Upper Left Beach Volleyball Tournament

Snohomish County’s Sports & Recreation Programs

A variety of youth sports – from basketball and baseball to soccer and volleyball – are available for participation in Snohomish County. Organized sports help youth of all ages learn about teamwork, stay active, and refine their motor skills.

Community Youth Sports Programs The Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County offers a variety of sports and recreational leagues through the year at its locations throughout the county.

The YMCA of Snohomish County provides a number of youth development programs ranging from swimming lessons and Y Camp to youth sports for youth of all ages, abilities, and with special needs.

Sports camp organizer Skyhawks hosts camps in 15 dif- ferent sports for kids ages 3-12 in Everett, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mukilteo, and other locations in Snohomish County.

15 County & City Parks & Recreation Programs A variety of youth, adult and senior sports, recreation, and fitness programs are now open at various county and city parks and recreation departments. From aquatics to golf to summer camps, you’ll find just the right activity for yourself and the whole family!

• Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace Parks & Recreation departments jointly produce the Craze Recre- ation Program Guide for each city’s programs in athletics, fitness, outdoor recreation, and much more. • Everett Parks & Recreation’s latest Recreation Guide highlights plenty of activities such as aquatics, bike trips, golf, kayaking, summer camps, tai chi, and more. • Marysville Parks & Recreation’s Activities Guide lists a variety of sports, fitness, adventures, and tours for youth and adults. • Mill Creek Parks & Recreation’s Recreation Guide offers sports and fitness programs such as basketball, martial arts, stroller strides, and yoga for tots through seniors. • Monroe Parks & Recreation’s online calendar helps its residents find the perfect event, sports and fitness activity for the whole family. • Snohomish County Parks & Recreation’s Recreation Guide is the perfect resource for camps, classes, and events in sports and fitness. Sponsors, Volunteers Key to Success of Snohomish County Sports Events The Perks of Event Sponsorship Show off your sports spirit while promoting your business’ products or services to athletes, coaches, and their families at numerous sporting events throughout the county.

Sponsorship participation ranges from in-kind donations to cash contributions.

Contact: Tammy Dunn, sports development director, 425-348-5802, x102 or [email protected]. Volunteer Opportunities Abound! The Snohomish County Sports Commission welcomes individuals and groups to help make local sporting events successful.

Many of our 2016 sporting event organizers need help from the local community to conduct their events (such as triathlons and 5K road running) and to make participants feel welcome (such as event check-in).

Contact: Aaron Wilson, sports sales and events coordinator, 425-348-5802, x109 or [email protected]. 16 Add Your Sporting Event on Snohomish.org – It’s Free! Did you know that thousands of people use the Events Calendar on Snohomish.org each month to find activities, attractions, and other things to see and do while visiting Snohomish County?

If you have a sporting event set in Snohomish County, then let these web visitors know about it by adding the event for free on Snohomish.org.

It’s quick and easy!

Go to Snohomish.org/events-calendar/add for complete details and instructions.

About the Snohomish County Sports Commission The Snohomish County Sports Commission works to enhance the county’s economy and way of life for its residents by attracting diverse regional, national and international athletic events to the area – making Snohomish County a premier sports destination for youth, amateur and professional athletics and outdoor sports.

SCSC Team Members: • Tammy Dunn, sports development director, 425-348-5802, x102 or [email protected] • Chase Griffin, sports sales manager, 425-348-5802, x107 or [email protected] • Aaron Wilson, sports sales and events coordinator, 425-348-5802, x109 or [email protected]