Let’s Play! Spring Means Sports Events in Snohomish County In This Issue It’s still six months until the 2017 Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame banquet, but mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 27. Snohomish County Sports The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Commission Events ...... 2

Communities are hosting national sports events again in 2017 Upcoming Major Events ...... 2 including Spartan Super & Sprint Race, U.S. National Field Pro Sports...... 3 Championships, and TriMonroe Triathlon, a USA Triathlon Youth & Junior Elite competition. Collegiate Sports ...... 4

The Mariners are currently in spring training; our local teams, Sports Events, Tournaments & Everett AquaSox and Everett Merchants, are also prepping for their Races...... 4 2017 season. Snohomish County’s Sports & The spring sports teams and Edmonds and Everett community colleges Recreation Programs...... 7 are already hitting homeruns and snagging line drives! Sponsors and Volunteers are Keys to Variety is the name of the game this spring in sports. Choose from Success for Snohomish County Sports football, gymnastics, rowing, , track & field, golf, karate, ice Events...... 7 skating, baseball, cycling, and many, many more. About the Snohomish County Sports Looking for recreational programs for you, the kids, or the entire Commission...... 8 family? Take a look at programs offered by YMCA of Snohomish County with locations throughout the county. Plan to attend the Health & Fitness Expo, May 20, hosted by the Edmonds Parks & Recreation, Edmonds School District and Swedish Medical.

Sponsors and volunteers are key to any sporting events success. Contact me to find out how you, your group, or company can become involved!

Enjoy spring by playing your favorite sport. You’ll find me playing golf!

Sincerely, Tammy Dunn Tammy Dunn Sports Development Director Snohomish County Sports Commission

www.snohomish.org/sports 1 Lake Tahoe in late September. Among the myriad of fan-loving From June 4 through July 26, the Snohomish County Sports Comission Events event nights and promotions team will play 20 league games in Save the Date: 2017 Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame, Sept. 27 The path to Spartan glory is full of slated for the season, fans will addition to an extensive non-league grit, sweat, and accomplishment. want to check out these specials: schedule. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 27 for an evening of Do you have what it takes? celebration. The Snohomish County Sports Commission will honor the • Fans age 55 years or better For tickets, schedule, and Register today or learn more at the athletic achievements of accomplished and notable athletes, teams, and can join the Aquasox Silver more information, go to www. Spartan Seattle Super & Sprint web coaches. We will also recognize the unwavering advocacy and passion of Sluggers Club for only $18 everettmerchantsbaseball.com. page. some of the county’s sports contributors. and receive an Upper Box ticket to all Wednesday home Football: U.S. National Field Championships, Stay tuned for more information about this special evening in our next games in 2017. Everett’s Women’s Football Alliance June 2-4 issue of Sports Quarterly. • Youth age 12 and younger will team will kick off their 2017 The Darrington Archers club will The race series is a part of the USA love Webbly’s Future Frogs season against the Tacoma Trauma host the upcoming USA Archery’s Triathlon’s development program to How to Support the Sports Hall of Fame Gala Club. Parent can sign them up in Tacoma on April 8. They will National Field Championships and prepare aspiring triathletes for the take on the in U.S. Team Trials. The competition for $16 and receive one ticket Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Contact Tammy Dunn, dynamic racing format of Olympic- their first home game at Everett is shot in a rural setting with for all five Sunday games and sports development director, at (425) 348-5802, ext. 102 or tammy@ style, draft-legal triathlon. Memorial Stadium on April 15. uneven terrain and natural one bonus game. snohomish.org. obstacles. The race field is limited to 75 Beginning play in 2009, the competitors per category and The AquaSox regular season runs Donate items such as sports memorabilia, tickets, gift certificates, or Women’s Football Alliance is a full- The three-day event begins with 30 relay teams. The triathlon is from June 15 through September other items for the silent auction. Contact Haley Lannom, sports sales & contact competitive football league official practice, followed by two expected to sell out so immediate 3. Go to aquasox.com for game events coordinator, at (425) 348-5802, ext. 109 or haley@snohomish. with 65 teams nationwide. days of shooting at 24 targets with registration is highly recommended. schedule, promotions, tickets, and org. more information. three arrows per target. On the Tickets start as low as $10. With The City of Monroe, race first day of scoring the targets are only four home games this season, organizer Total Health Events, Baseball: Everett Merchants at unknown distances and on the get your tickets now at everettreign. and the Snohomish County Sports The Merchants’ home opener second day the targets are marked org! at known distances. This event is Commission invite the public against the West Coast Guns on to come out and cheer on these June 4 marks the start of their an annual favorite for adventurous Auto Racing: Evergreen Speedway athletes. Admission is free and the 2017 season. They will battle archers of all experience levels! NASCAR returns to the Evergreen experience is priceless. the AquaSox on June 13 for Speedway for another exciting Registration will open soon. the Everett Cup. All the action season including the 2017 Check the U.S. National Field The TriMonroe race organizers need takes place at Everett Memorial Summer Showdown. The race is the Championships web page for volunteers to help with a variety Stadium. updates. of event tasks including set-up, biggest and richest NASCAR Short course monitoring, and awarding The team is comprised of Track event in the country and has TriMonroe Triathlon, June 24 finisher medals. Contact Jeff collegiate players who play in quickly become one of the most Returning for its seventh year at Rasmussen today at (360) 794- the Pacific International League premier Super Late Model races in Lake Tye Park the TriMonroe is a 4775 or [email protected]. over the summer which also the county. Originally held in June, triathlon for Youth Elite (ages 13- allows former professionals and the event moves to July 20-22 to For more information, go to Upcoming Major Events 15) and Junior Elite athletes (ages college graduates to participate. allow more race car drivers and 16-19) to compete in super sprint trimonroe.com. their teams to compete. Spartan Seattle Super & Sprint, April 22-23 and sprint distances. This draft- The Spartan Race, the world’s premier obstacle race company, is legal swim-bike-run competition returning to Snohomish County to kick off its 2017 race season. The race is the third in a series of only four Pro Sports is hosted by Meadow Wood Equestrian Center in Snohomish. national-level qualifying triathlons Baseball: Everett AquaSox to the USA Triathlon Youth & Junior The two-day event features three events including its signature middle- The AquaSox are gearing up for Elite National Championships in distance Super event. The eight to ten-mile race packs more than another exciting summer pro West Chester, Ohio, on August 5-6. 25 obstacles on tough and rugged terrain. Individuals and teams are baseball season starting with welcome to compete for bragging rights! The top 16 Junior Elite and top 19 a 5-game home series against The Snohomish race, dubbed the Emerald City Open, is one of their five Youth Elite finishers will qualify for Hillsboro Hops on June 15-19. U.S. championships. The Spartan World Championships takes place at the 2017 National Championships. Season tickets are now on sale! www.snohomish.org/sports 2 www.snohomish.org/sports 3 The eye-popping Drift racing runs Memorial in Bellevue April 29. more. Attendees receive training from top coaches who are joined by area high school, coaches, NFL alumni, and from April 8 to October 28. Watch They then head to the NWAC Multi- current NCAA coaches. AutoX drivers test their skills on Events Championships on May 1-2 Held at Mariner High School in Everett, this is the only camp scheduled for State this year. courses of sweeping turns, coned in Eugene, Oregon and the NWAC Registration and more information available on the Seattle Regional Development Camp web page. slaloms, and flying finishes. Track & Field Championships on May 22-23 in Gresham, Oregon. Don’t forget the rip-roaring Golf Evergreen Drags from April 10 6th Annual Legends Baseball Golf Tournament, May 7 through October 16! All makes and Sports Events, Tournaments & Races The Legends Baseball club is hosting their annual benefit golf tournament at the Echo Falls Golf Course in models of cars and trucks take to Snohomish. the 330-foot asphalt track to see Baseball Become a sponsor, play in a four-some, or go to legendsbaseballclub.org/golftournament for more information. who crosses the finish line in the Legends Baseball Tournaments, June 10-11 & June 17-18 fastest time. Legends Baseball will again host their annual weekend tournaments for Gymnastics youth ages 8-13 at Sky River Park in Monroe. Team registration fills up USA Gymnastics Men’s Region 2 Championships, April 6-9 Check out the entire auto fast! The Metropolitan and Cascade Elite Gymnastics men’s programs are teaming up to bring the 2017 Region 2 racing schedule and more at USA Gymnastics Men’s Championships to the Walt Price Fitness Center at Everett Community College. The Register your youth baseball team or get more information at evergreenspeedway.com. competition will bring over 250 top athletes, coaches and judges to the area from Washington, Oregon, Montana, legendsbaseballclub.org. Idaho, and Alaska. Participants qualified for this competition through their state championships. Collegiate Sports Basketball Visit www.region2championship.com for the meet schedule and more information. 7th Annual WTA Puget Sound Classic, May 13-14 Edmonds Community College The Washington Tournament Association is hosting their annual USA Gymnastics Washington State Compulsory Championships, April 21-23 The women’s softball team tournament for boys and girls teams from third grade through high school The Northwest Aerials are hosting this year’s Compulsory Championships at the Walt Price Fitness Center at continues playing Bellevue, varsity level. Each team will play a minimum of four games. First place Everett Community College. This is sure to be a weekend full of excitement, bringing athletes from all over the Douglas, Everett, Highline, teams will receive t-shirts. state! Olympic, Pierce, Shoreline, and Skagit Valley community colleges Register your youth basketball team or get more information at yourwta. Visit nwaerials.com/hosted-meets for meet schedule and more information. before ending their regular season com/Sound-Off.html. on May 10. Ice Skating Crew Ice Fest Skating Competition, June 1-4 The men’s baseball team plays Lake Stevens Spring Sprints Regatta, April 8-9 Athletes from numerous skating clubs will compete in this U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned event in events such Bellevue, Douglas, Everett, The City of Lake Stevens and the Lake Stevens Rowing Club will host as Basic Skills Free Skate, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Showcase, Dance, Pairs, Adult, Ensembles, Synchro, and Solo Olympic, Shoreline, Skagit Valley, their annual rowing regatta on beautiful Lake Stevens. A 2,000-meter Dance. and finally at Linn-Benton for their course will be set for the Youth/Open on Saturday and Masters/Open will final regular season game on May race on a 1,000-meter course on Sunday. The Seattle Skating Club is hosting this annual figure skating competition at the Olympic View Ice Arena in 13. Mountlake Terrace. Go to www.lakestevensrowing.com for registration and more information. The general public is welcome to watch the excitement. More information to come at seattleskatingclub.net/ice- Everett Community College Cycling fest. The women’s softball team plays McClinchy Mile Bicycle Ride, April 30 Bellevue, Douglas, Edmonds, The B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County invites you to explore the Karate Highline, Olympic, Pierce, rolling hills and picturesque farms of Snohomish County. Choose one of Pacific NW AAU Karate District Championships, April 1 Shoreline, and Skagit Valley five great routes of varying distances and terrain: 28, 34, 42, 62, or 104 USA Karate Academy presents this AAU District championships that include Kata, Kumite, and Kobudo at community colleges through May miles! Celebrate your finish with friends with burgers and brews at Rocket Lynnwood High School. 13. Alley Bar & Grill in Arlington. Until more information is available on the competition’s web page, read their flyer for registration and tickets. The men’s baseball team will play The McClinchy Mile supports recreational bicycling, advocacy, and bike- Bellevue, Douglas, Edmonds, related local grants through B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County. Go to More Exciting Sports Events on Snohomish.org Olympic, Pacific, and Skagit Valley. bikesclub.org/mcclinchy to register or for more information. Their regular season ends May 14. Whether you’re looking for a new sport to play or one to cheer, you’ll find it on the Football Snohomish County Tourism Bureau’s online event calendar. The men’s and women’s track USA Football Regional Development Camp, May 27-28 & field teams will attend the JD The two-day program for sixth through eleventh grade athletes is packed Go to www.snohomish.org/events-calendar and choose “Sporting Events” Shotwell Invitational in Tacoma with individual drills, 1-on-1 training, 7-on-7 playing situations, and from the All Categories drop-down menu. It’s that easy! April 1 and the Ralf Vernacchia www.snohomish.org/sports 4 www.snohomish.org/sports 5 Lacrosse Harvey Cup Boys Lacrosse Tournament, June 3-4 Snohomish County’s Sports & Recreation The two-day competition at Snohomish’s Harvey Field attracts many teams to play in a round-robin format with Programs a guarantee of three games per team. Health & Fitness Expo, May 20 The tournament is presented by the Snohomish Boys’ Youth Lacrosse Club. Registration and information is Edmonds Parks & Recreation, Move 60!, Edmonds School District, and available at the Harvey Cup 2017 event page. Swedish Edmonds are coming together to promote health and fitness for families who live in Snohomish County. This free event will include an Running obstacle course, health screenings, a fun run, a family fitness stage, and Everett Half Marathon & 10K, April 9 much more. The Snohomish Running Company welcomes runners to the annual Everett Half Marathon & 10K. The course starts and finishes at Marina Park, running along the picturesque Everett waterfront and over the historic SR- The three-hour event takes place at the Edmonds School District 529 drawbridge into Marysville before bringing it back for your glory lap around the park. Stadium. Go to the Health & Fitness Expo web page for the events schedule and more information. Your race entry for either the half marathon or 10K includes a race shirt, personalized bib, finisher medal, and chip timing. Active duty and veterans qualify for a discounted military entry fee, too! Leagues & Sports Programs The Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County offers a variety of sports Go to everetthalf.com to sign up, view course maps, and for more information. and recreational leagues through the year as its locations throughout the country. Snohomish Women’s Run, May 7 Women of all ages are invited to run for glory or for fun with their gal pals. The half marathon features a nearly The YMCA of Snohomish County provides a number of youth flat, fast course along scenic banks of the Snohomish River. The 10K course is just as gorgeous and perfect for development programs ranging from swimming lessons and Y Camp to power walkers. Back for its third year is the 1K run for elementary school-age girls. Men can join the race, too, youth sports for youth of all ages, abilities, and with special needs. by registering for the men’s division. Sports camp organizer Skyhawks hosts camps in 15 different sports Go to snohomishwomensrun.com to sign up, view course maps, and more information. for kids 3-12 in Everett, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mukilteo, and other locations in Snohomish County. Paine Field Aviation Day 5K & 10K, May 20 Run or walk this super flat course that parallels the airport’s landing strip. Your race registration includes a race entry, an all-day pass to 2017 Paine Field Aviation Day, chip timing, finisher’s medal, and an optional pancake Sponsors and Volunteers are the Keys to Sucess for Snohomish breakfast and race shirt. County Sports Events Go to aviationday5k.com to sign up, view course maps, and for more information. The Benefits of Event Sponsorship Soccer Snohomish United Invitational, June 23-25 When your business or organization supports one or more sports events in Snohomish County, you’ll enjoy a The Snohomish Youth Soccer club invites boys’ and girls’ U10-U18 teams to their 3-day annual tournament. range of benefits ranging from increasing brand awareness, driving traffic to your business, and showing civic The action takes place at Stocker Fields in Snohomish. pride and support. Sponsorship participation ranges from in-kind donations to cash contributions. Visit snohomishyouthsoccer.org/united-invitational for complete information and team registration. Each year Snohomish County hosts a variety of sports events that welcome sponsor involvement including: • Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame and gala dinner • Major competitions and tournaments such as TriMonroe Triathlon and Snohomish Bigfoot Soccer • Annual tournaments including Cascade Cup lacrosse, 3on3X basketball, and Great Northwest youth hockey • Running races including Everett Half Marathon/10K, Snohomish Women’s Run, and Everett Bubble Run Get more sports news and information on social media! Discover how you can reach thousands of athletes, coaches, and their families by contacting Tammy Dunn, sports development director, at (425) 348-5802, ext. 102 or [email protected]. www.twitter.com/SnoCoSports Volunteer Opportunities Abound www.facebook.com/SnoCoSports The Snohomish County Sports Commission works to bring event directors and volunteers together. We invite individuals and groups with varying levels of time commitment to help with a myriad of tasks such as:

www.snohomish.org/sports 6 www.snohomish.org/sports 7 • Pre-event tasks such as swag and packet stuffing • Course monitoring, manning water stations, and handing out finisher medals • Welcome participants at event check-in and information booths

Learn more by contacting Haley Lannom, sports sales and events coordinator, at 425-348-5802, ext. 109 or [email protected].

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. The Snohomish County Sports Commission is the sports division of the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau.

SCSC Team Members: • Tammy Dunn, sports development director, 425-348-5802, ext. 102 or [email protected] • Ryan Gilmore, sports sales manager, 425-348-5802, ext. 110 or [email protected] • Haley Lannom, sports sales and events coordinator, 425-348-5802, ext. 109 or [email protected]

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