LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR
CYCLING Programs Mountain Bike Camp: For ages 12-15. YMCA offers two 1-week sessions at Camp Seewackamano in Shokan. Dates are July 10-14 and Aug. 14-18. Times are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campers develop mountain bike skills through trail rides and games and spend four days offsite at trail locations (which may include Lippman Park, Ferncliff Forest, Elm Ridge, Lake Minnewaska State Park and others). Basic safety and maintenance as well as environmental responsibilities that come with outdoor recreation are covered. A geared bike in good working order with offroad tires measuring at least 2 inches in width, plus helmet are required. This is an intermediate level program and not intended for beginners. Camper-staff ratio is 8-1. Camp fees are $325 per week. For more information, visit ymcaulstercountycamps.campbrainregistration.com visit the Y Membership office, 507 Broadway or call (845) 3383810. Events Hudson Valley Ride: 9a.m. May 21, starting and ending at Keegan Ales, 20 St. James Street, Kingston. 22- and 50-mile routes. Longer route includes very challenging climb on Dug Hill Road to the Ashokan Reservoir. Cost: $50, includes post-ride lunch, beverages and annual membership to the New York Bicycling Club, which is co-sponsoring the event. A companion ticket for the lunch and beverage is $25 per person. To register, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/cycleny-kingston-ridetickets-33819891205 Online registration closes May 18. 4th Annual YMCA Bike Fest: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4 at the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County. Free admission. Get rolling with bike education and games for kids plus a community bike ride for all ages through Midtown and Uptown Kingston. For more information, visit the Y Membership office, 507 Broadway or call (845) 338-3810.
12th Annual Tour de Kingston and Ulster: June 25 from Forsyth Park, Kingston. Rides for all ages and abilities. Road rides: 25 and 50 miles. Road and Trail rides: 10, 18 and 28 miles. Kingston Family Ride: flat and easy 5 miles (free and escorted by Tour de Kingston Road Marshals and the Kingston Police Department. Barbecue lunch, raffle and scholarship awards follow the rides. For more information and to register, visit www.tourdekingston.com —— FENCING Woodstock Fencing Club: Meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Woodstock Elementary School (when school is open). Instruction given at all levels in all weapons — Foil, Sabre and Epee from 6:30-8. Practice and bouting. Fence dry or electric. It is a non-profit Club with volunteer instructors in Ron Zukor of Woodstock, David Osherow of Shokan, George T. Gallagher from Kingston, plus Elene Umberto Schoeps of Olivebridge. There is no charge to join for classes, lessons or fencing. Only requirement is $10-per-year dues for a USA Fencing membership. For more information, call Elene Schoeps at (845) 657-8021 or George T. Gallagher at 331-3832, e-mail YESUS@ hvc.rr.com or visit www.ashokan. com/fencing.html —— FESTIVALS Hope Rocks Festival: Aug. 19-20 at Cantine Veteran’s Memorial Complex in Saugerties. An event to raise awareness and help those who struggle with self-worth, addiction and depression. Various activities: 5/10K road races; Manorville Spirit Softball Tournament for men and women; the Manorville Spirt Coed Volleyball Tournament for all ages; plus The Denzel and Jacob 3on 3Half-court Basketball Tournament with divisions for girls U18, boys U18 and coed Adult Open. For more information and to pre-register, visit www.morserocks.webconnex.com/hoperocks2017