Sports Health & Rec
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.ossa.org and on-site. There will also be free open shooting for the public with Rifle and Pistol safety education provided by trained staff. Located in the Sports & Recreation Area, South side of Pavilion.
The Prone Match is on August 28nd, the Air Pistol Match will be August 29th and September 3rd, the State Championships fall on August 30th through September 2nd, and the Oregon State Fair Match is from September 4th through September 7th.
Beach Volleyball
With 600 cubic yards of sand, pro tournaments and free open play, 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 courts. For more information and to register for tournaments please visit www.npbva.com. It's free to watch tournaments and when tournaments are not running it is free to play beach volleyball with your friends! Located in the Sports & Recreation Area, south of the Pavilion.
| Fri, Aug 28 | 6pm-9pm | Co-Ed 6's Tournament |
| Sat-Sun, Aug 29-30 | 9am-8:30pm | Pro, AAA, AA, & A 2's Tournament |
Mon-Fri, Aug 3-Sept 4 | open-5pm | Middle & High School Challenge |
| Sat, Sept 5 | 9am-8:30pm | Co-Ed Pro's, A's, and Novice Tournament |
| Sunday, Sept 6 | 9am-8:30pm | Co-Ed AA 2's, A 2's, Juniors 18u, 14u, 12u 4's |
| Mon, Sept 7 | 9am-8:30pm | Co-Ed 4's Draw |
| Every Day of Fair | All Unscheduled Hours | FREE Open Play! |
BMX Demo and Riding Area
Fast action BMX Racing is returning to the Oregon State Fair! Capitol City BMX will hold ABA sanctioned races every day of Fair. Race, watch, or try it yourself! Visit www.myspace.com/capitolcitybmx for more info!
Bring a bike and helmet and try the track for FREE when a race isn't running. Rental bikes and helmets will be available as well! The track opens at 12pm every day and stays open until the Fair closes!
| Date | RACE TIME | Registration |
| Aug 28 | 7:00pm | 6pm-7pm |
| Aug 29 | 3:00pm | 2pm-3pm |
| Aug 30 | 6:00pm | 5pm-6pm |
| Aug 31 | 7:00pm | 6pm-7pm |
| Sept 1 | 7:00pm | 6pm-7pm |
| Sept 2 | 7:00pm | 6pm-7pm |
| Sept 3 | 7:00pm | 6pm-7pm |
| Sept 4 | 7:00pm | 6pm-7pm |
| Sept 5 | 3:00pm | 2pm-3pm |
| Sept 6 | 6:00pm | 5pm-6pm |
| Sept 7 | 7:00pm | 6pm-7pm |
Mountain Bike Short Track Race
Mountain Bike Short Track (STXC) is a unique style of mountain bike racing that utilizes a short, spectator friendly, trail with undulating terrain, berms, jumps and tight turns. Separate race categories are offered for beginners and more experienced riders; including individual categories for juniors, women, and men. The 2009 Salem STXC Series will be held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, OR and will utilize the Fair's BMX track and adjacent grassy field. This venue will allow for easy access off of I-5 and wonderful spectator opportunities.
Check out the race at the Oregon State Fair on August 29th starting at 5:00pm. South of the Pavilion in the Sports and Recreation Area. The series will be leading up to Fair through August. Whether you're racing or watching, you will have a great time! For more information and registration, visit www.buylocalcycling.com.
| Date | RACE TIME | REGISTRATION BEGINS |
| Aug 10 | 5:30pm | 5:00pm |
| Aug 17 | 5:30pm | 5:00pm |
| Aug 24 | 5:30pm | 5:00pm |
| OREGON STATE FAIR, Aug 29 | 5:30pm | 5:00pm |
Schedule During the Oregon State Fair, August 29th:
5:30pm - Course open for pre-riding
6:00pm - Kiddie race - racing for 5' (this race is FREE, but registration is required)
6:15pm - Cat 3 Men, Cat 3 Women, Junior Men & Women: racing for 30'
6:50pm - Cat 2 Women, Cat 2 Men, & Singlespeed: racing for 40'
7:40pm - Pro Men, Cat 1 Men & Pro/Cat 1 Women: racing for 50’
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.
Open to close August 28th, and 30th through September 7th. On August 29th the trucks will run from open to 5pm.
Mountain Biking- Dirt Jumps, Pump Track, and more!
Black Rock Mountain Biking Association introduced a new Mountain Bike Skills Park in 2008, and this year they are going bigger and better! Freeride elements from the mountain return to the State Fair along with a huge pump track and improved dirt jumps. 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 of the Pavilion in the Sports and Recreation Area. For more information visit www.brmba.org.
NEW to 2009 is the Action Drain Jump Jam on September 5th. Whether you watch or participate, you do not want to miss this!
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.
Open riding every day from 12pm-close unless a competition is going on. It's totally FREE to ride the park if you bring your own bike and helmet. Bikes from Giant and helmets will be available to rent as well!
Action Drain Jump Jam is September 5th. Preliminaries at 1pm and Finals at 6pm! Registration begins at 11:00am.
Oregon State Fair Bike Parade
Join us on August 28th, to celebrate Oregon's 150th Birthday by taking part in our new bicycle parade! Meet at 5:30pm at the Sports and Rec Credentials gate off of Sunnyview Rd. The parade leaves at 6:00pm! The registration fee ($8 for adults, $4 for kids, and $3 for seniors) includes a FREE Fair ticket. If you're already in the Fair then you can join us for free! The route is from the Fairgrounds to the State Capitol and back. Weird bikes, and costumes are encouraged.
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 Pavilion in the Sports Annex.
Smith Rock Climbing Guides Inc. will be offering rock climbing lessons and tips from Aug 29th and 30th.
Cherry City Derby Girls Present a Derby Exposition
Roller Derby is now in Salem! Welcome the Cherry City Derby Girls on Monday September 7th for all-girl derbies from 1pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm!
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. Try skateboarding for yourself, or watch the Dokument Skate Competition at our very own skate park. There's something for everyone, from beginners to pros, so skate on from 12-8pm every day. Open skate is free if you bring your own board and helmet. Rental boards and helmets will be available as well! More information at www.dokumentskateshop.com. South of the Pavilion in the Sports and Recreation area.
Open Skate everyday from 12pm-close unless there is a competition going on.
Game of S.K.A.T.E.: Monday, August 31st at 7pm. Free registration!
Dokument Skate Competition: Friday September 4th at 6pm. Registration begins at noon.
More information coming soon...
More sports & recreation activities coming soon.
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 (except for Scuba where minium age is 12 years). Participants must bring their own swimsuit and towel. Changing rooms will be provided. Scuba Medical Release form.
Western Oregon University Movement Arts
You can have serenity and physical activity amid the busy Oregon State Fair by experiencing movement arts in the Sports and Recreation 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 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 31st and September 2nd from 12:00pm until 1:00pm, and on September 1st and 3rd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Yoga classes will be offered on August 31st, September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
