Sports Health & Rec | Oregon State Fair 2008

Air Rifle Shooting

Ready. Aim. Enjoy! Watch shooting competitors vie for the Oregon state championship-maybe even a new national record-and give shooting a shot for yourself. They will be here all 11 days, from 10am to closing time. Relay competitions run about every two hours with registrations available online at www.osaa.org and on-site. There will also be free open shooting for the public with Rifle and Pistol safety education provided by trained staff. South-East of the Jackman-Long building.

The Prone Match August 22nd, Benchrest Match will be August 27th, Offhand Match August 23rd, the Oregon State Fair Match August 28th through September 1st, and The State Championships fall on August 24th through the 26th.

ATV Safety Rides

Never ridden an ATV? No worries! The ATV Safety Institute has joined the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to teach you the basics of riding safely. Participants six years and older will enjoy hands-on exercises, including starting and stopping, turning and riding hills. Sports, Health & Recreation Annex. South Pavilion. ATV training: Aug 29-Sept 1, 11:30am-7:30pm

Beach Volleyball

With 600 cubic yards of sand, training, tournaments and Play-Against-A-Pro activities, life’s a beach at the Oregon State Fair. The North Pacific Beach Volleyball Association (NPBVA or NP Beach), in association with the Oregon State Fair, offer volleyball fun in the sun at the Fair’s own professional beach court. For more information please visit www.npbva.com. South of the Jackman Long Building.

The Four's Tournament will be on August 23rd, The Co-Ed Tournament will be on August 24th, and the Pro Tournament will be throughout the weekend of August 30th through 31st. It's free to watch, so don't miss out on watching exciting professional beach volleyball!

Attention High School Students!! Pre-Register for the High School Beach Volleyball Doubles tournament. All High School students who attended high school in 2008 or will be attending in 2009 are welcome to register for a FREE tournament. For more information, see www.myspace.com/hsbeachvolleyball or contact Ryan McGoldrick at Ryan.McGoldrick@state.or.us.

BMX Demo and Riding Area

Fast action BMX Racing is returning to the Oregon State Fair! Capitol City BMX will hold ABA sanctioned races throughout the fair. BMX will have its new home in our bicycle area, and it is bigger and better than 2007! Don’t miss all the excitement! Stay tuned for more details as the Fair approaches. 12-8pm every day at the South Pavilion. Visit the Capitol City BMX website at www.myspace.com/capitolcitybmx or www.capitolcitybmx.com. Schedule and Forms to Come (pdf - coming soon).

Bocce Ball in The Garden

Bocce is a competitive game of skill that can sharpen your reflexes, improve your bowling, golf and shuffleboard play, and encourage good fellowship. We’ll have experienced players on hand to help show how Bocce is played. Hart Gardens.

Curling Demo

Want to see something cool? Check out curling! With skill, action and plenty of arcane equipment, curling has fun down cold. Join the Evergreen Curling Club for a bonspiel of curling games, training, a look at curling stones, hacks, brooms and more. South Jackman Long Building.

Monster Truck Rides

Have a monster of a good time on a monster truck ride! Owned by Chuck and Cathy Jordan and sponsored by Bi-Mart, the Bi-Mart Advantage Ride Truck is a 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD Silverado that stands 14 feet tall and 12 feet wide. The Bi-Mart Advantage Ride Truck is equipped with eight racing seats with four-point harnesses—perfect for tons of fun. Sports, Health and Recreation Annex Area.

Mountain Biking

NEW for the 2008 Oregon State Fair along with our bike area, we are excited to introduce mountain biking! Black Rock Mountain Biking Association (BRMBA) has brought some of their free-ride elements off the mountain and into the Fairgrounds! BRMBA is a volunteer-powered non-profit organization, dedicated to building and maintaining Black Rock Mountain Biking trails just west of Falls City, Oregon. BRMBA is a member of the International Mountain Bicycle Association (IMBA) and has been building trails at the Black Rock Mountain Bike area since 2002.

A Mountain Bike Skills area is now available to try at the Fairgrounds. Whether you want to come learn how to ride a skinny, balance, jump, or race – or, if you are a seasoned rider looking to hone up those skills or just see some impressive riding - the Bike Skills Park is the place for you! 12-8pm every day. South Pavilion.

Open Ride will be offered from 1:00pm-2:00pm, and 6:00pm-8:00pm, bring any bike or have a chance to ride a demo bike! Free skills classes will be offered from 2:00-4:00pm every day, and demonstrations will be from 12:00pm-1:00pm, and 5:00pm-6:00pm.

Oregon State Fair Run and Walk

Join us on August 23rd, to celebrate the 2008 Oregon State Fair by taking part in our second annual Run and Walk! Runners and walkers will delight in completing the 5K course that loops around the Fairgrounds. It's a great opportunity to check out the fairgrounds to determine what you would like to see and do later in the day. Walking and running registration fees include race entry, a free t-shirt, a free shower and free admission to the Oregon State Fair for the day. Sponsored by the YMCA, No Meth not in my Neighborhood, $5.00 of each entry fee will be donated to their cause. Get a running start to your Oregon State Fair day, and help out the YMCA!

For an online registration and course map go to: www.goodrace.com

Rock Climbing Wall

Move up in the world. Way up. Climb free form boulders based on renowned climbing Mecca Smith Rock and designed by international rock climbing wall manufacturer EntrePrises. Bouldering (climbing without ropes, close to the ground) will be allowed on these rocks. Smaller rocks are perfect for the kids to scramble on, while the larger boulders offer difficult boulder problems and endless traverses. Bring your shoes and chalk bag and get ready to climb Monkey Face! South of the Jackman-Long Building.

Smith Rock Climbing Guides Inc. will be offering rock climbing lessons Aug 22-24 at 2:00, 5:00, and 7:00.

Roller Derby Exposition - New

Friday, August 29, 2008 at 3:30 pm in the Pavilion! Roller derby is a game of controlled power, quick wit and bursts of speed. Points are scored by two jammers who race each other around the track. Each jammer has four blockers who are trying to help her and four blockers who are trying to knock her down (or at the very least hold her back).

Throughout each period of game play (called a "jam), blockers use their bodies to aggressively clear paths in the "pack" for their jammer while preventing their opponent from scoring. Jammers score points by legally passing members of the opposing team. Both blockers and jammers must comply with strict regulations dictating how and when they can make contact with other skaters, intensifying the skill level of this fast paced, nail biting sport!

Skateboarding

Get on board with one of the hottest sports around. See professional riders showcase their talents, and try skateboarding for yourself, at our very own skate park. Training clinics are just $10 and are offered every day for beginners and intermediate level skaters. Open skate and advanced skate will be offered. There's something for everyone, from beginners to pros, so skate on by. 12-8pm every day. South Pavilion.

Softball Tournament

Come out to the Ball Park and check out some of the best slow pitch softball teams in Oregon battle for the USSSA State Championship - Oregon State Fair Classic. Teams from around the state converge at Wallace Marine Park in Salem every year to determine the best of the best. Teams qualify to play in the State Championship by participating in qualifying tournaments starting in March. As a partner with the Oregon State Fair, all participants in the State Championship will receive a FREE 2008 Oregon State Fair entry pass good for any day of the Fair.

The Men's State Championship will be August 23-24, 2008 and the Women's, Co-Ed, and Church Championship will be the following weekend on August 30-31, 2008. For more information on these events or to sign up please call (503) 364-4224.

Water Sports

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), along with several Oregon water-recreation affiliated agencies and organizations will provide fair-goers the opportunity to get wet this summer at the Oregon State Fair. Fair visitors are encouraged to visit the new Paddling Pool for a variety of in-the-pool water activities including; scuba diving lessons and demonstrations, and kayaking lessons.

Join HydroSports and D.I.V.E. Northwest August 22nd to 25th and August 28th to September 1st, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm to try scuba diving. Kayaking will be provided by Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe and eNRG Kayaking on August 26th from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and the 27th from 1:00pm to 7:00pm respectively. Participants will jump in and learn everything they need to know about these two exciting water activities. Children ages 8 and up are encouraged to join in. Participants must bring their own swimsuit and towel. Changing rooms will be provided.

Participating Organizations:

HydroSports
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
eNRG Kayaking & Next Adventure
D.I.V.E. Northwest

Western Oregon University Movement Arts

You can have serenity and physical activity amid the busy Oregon State Fair by experiencing movement arts in the beautiful Natural Resources Area with Western Oregon University professors. Stop by and participate in one or more activities. Join Warren Allen for Easy Flowing Tai Chi; a simple approach to connecting breathing and movement into a flowing playful dance for the benefits of strengthening, flexibility and self-awareness.

Come by and do some Integrated Yoga Flow activities on the mat and the ball with Terheanna Marquez and experience other untraditional opportunities to improve your overall fitness in a relaxed and fun environment. All skill levels are encouraged to join in!

Tai Chi classes will be offered on August 25th and 27th from 11:00am until 1:00pm every half hour, and on August 26th and 28th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm every half hour.

Yoga classes will be offered on August 26th, 28th, and 29th from 11:00am until 1:00pm every half hour.

YMCA Zumba, Gymnastics, and Martial Arts

Another newcomer to the Oregon State Fair is programming offered by our local YMCA. The Salem Family YMCA will be demonstrating some of their fun activities for both kids and adults. Zumba, aerobics with a Latin Dance twist, will be demonstrated along with martial arts and kid’s gymnastics.

Zumba will be offered August 25th, 27th and 29th from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Kid’s Gymnastics will be August 25th and 28th 3:00pm-5:00pm.
Salem Budokai will do a martial arts demo in the YMCA area on Tuesday, August 26th at 6:30.