Valley of the Trolls run in Gardiner
GARDINER — Registration is underway for the first Valley of the Trolls run.
The event, which includes a half-marathon, 5- and 10-kilometer races and a kids sprint for health, will be held at the Troll Haven Farm, a privately owned, 150-acre estate, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22.
The event is certified by USA Track and Field.
Commemorative awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finisher in each event, as well as in each age group: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80-plus.
Fees for the half-marathon are $55 through Aug. 1, and $60 from Aug. 2 to race day; $40 and $45 for the 10K; and $30 and $35 for the 5K.
Runners 18 and younger can deduct $5 from the adult entry fees.
Each runner will receive a commemorative medal and a T-shirt.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/PDN-TrollRun or email organizer Jane Storm at thestorms@q.com or phone 360-774-6066.
Port Townsend tennis times
PORT TOWNSEND — Regular times have now been established for doubles tennis matches at the Port Townsend High School courts.
The Port Townsend Tennis Club hosts matches at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and 1 p.m. Sundays.
Matches are scheduled by David Michael.
To sign up, email harp@olympus.net or phone or text 360-301-4451.
Players should indicate their ability level, age, availability and preference to play doubles or singles.
In addition, open tennis sessions have been re-established Saturday mornings at 9 a.m.
Players who wish to join in without scheduling for Sunday or Wednesday matches are asked to show up in pairs.
YMCA flag football
PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is adding an NFL Flag Football program with play starting Monday, Aug. 17.
Flag football is an alternative for parents who might hesitate letting their children start playing tackle football.
The YMCA will offer leagues for ages 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11.
Enrollment is $50 for YMCA members and $60 for the public, and can be made at the YMCA, 302 S. Francis St.,
Each player will receive an official NFL reversible team jersey.
The YMCA NFL Flag Football rules make sure every child plays at least half of every game while making friends and learning new techniques.
For more information phone Lee Routledge at 360-452-9244.
Prater is All-State
QUILCENE — Quilcene High School A.J. Prater was selected to the All-State team by the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association.
Prater is one of two players from a Class 1B school picked for the 10-player Class 1A team.
A shortstop and pitcher, Prater earned the Sea-Tac League MVP award from league coaches after batting .659 with a .737 on-base percentage and 48 stolen bases.
Prater will be a senior this fall.
