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Buffalo Run Snowmobile Trails
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 73 miles of trails developed by the South Bend Snowmobile Club west of South Bend in St. Joseph County. Indiana snowmobile trails are provided through the cooperation of local snowmobile clubs , the Indiana Snowmobilers Association , and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
The snowmobile trails are open in December, January, February, and March when snow conditions are adequate and the trails are posted as "open." There are trailheads at each trail for parking vehicles and trailers. Only registered snowmobiles may be used on the trails. The Department of Natural Resources' Indiana Snowmobile Trails Program is completely funded by snowmobile registration fees; law enforcement activities, including the Snowmobile Safety Course, are also funded by the registration fees. The cost of registering a snowmobile in Indiana is $30.00 for 3 years.
Canoe/Kayak, East Race Waterway
South Bend's Whitewater is calling you! East Race Waterway- the first artificial whitewater course in North America was built in 1984. Annually hosting national and world-class whitewater slalom races, the waterway brings Olympic winners and national champions to South Bend each season. This April the East Race Waterway hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The waterways also lend themselves to recreational kayakers and canoeists with well-trained rescue teams on duty along the course during public operations. In addition to being an ideal setting for family fun with picnic and fishing areas, the whitewater park also offers Raft & "Funyak" rides for a small fee. Beginning in July, the East Race and Seitz Park join together to present, Arts in the Park, free concerts open to the public.
South Bend Table Tennis Center
Brown School
737 W. Beale Street
South Bend, IN 46544
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 Come play at the 7th ranked club in the United States! Led by the 2000 Men's Olympic Coach and
5-time U.S. Men's Singles Champion
, Dan Seemiller, the club is open to all. SBTTC is a large club with activities from beginners to seasoned Loopers and Choppers with 14 professional tables. Weekly Round Robins provide lively competition and club rankings . Also offering, Saturday morning coaching for kids and newbies, competitive Juniors' program for ages 5-18, regular club sponsored tournaments, and clinics/camps conducted by Dan Seemiller.
Subaru Road to Adventure Paddlefest
St. Patrick's County Park
50651 Laurel Road
South Bend, IN 46637
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The Subaru Paddlefest is Michiana's newest and most exciting event! This is a one-day extravaganza for the adventure-seeker and the outdoors-lover. Events are geared for both the serious athlete and those looking for less-strenuous competition. Some of the events include:
- Marathon Canoeing - A grueling test of stamina requiring strength and endurance as well as excellent boat-control and river reading skills. This year’s big competition, with a $1100 purse, will be in the Honey Board C-1 (solo canoe) Championship Series.
- Corporate Team Challenge competition - Co-workers race against other businesses in the Moosejaw Duathlon.
- Moosejaw Duathlon - Contestants participate in the 2 mile canoe/kayak Fun Race. Upon completion of this, duathletes will take off for a 3 mile trail run through St. Pat's wooded trails.
Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium and South Bend Silver Hawks
The "Cove" as know to local residents, is home to the 2001 Midwest League Eastern Division Champions, the South Bend Silver Hawks. The Silver Hawks are a Class-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, with the skill and dedication that could be compared to the major leaguers.
Along with the hardest working minor league stadium in the Midwest, the "Cove" offers not only great baseball, but also the best firework displays in town. In addition, The South Bend Symphony Orchestra teams up with the stadium on an annual basis for, Pops! At the Cove, an evening concert topped off with a fireworks extravaganza.
The Ice Box
1421 South Walnut Street,
South Bend, IN
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Organized youth hockey came to South Bend in 1968 with the opening of the Notre Dame Athletic and Convocation Center. The program grew to the point in 1975 when a second ice rink in South Bend opened on the city's near west side and was called the ICE BOX. In 1981, a not-for profit corporation called South Bend Youth Hockey, Inc. was created for the purpose of operating the ICE BOX. With the continued growth of youth, high school, and senior leagues and the potential for increased figure and public skating usage, the ICE BOX in 1999 added a second rink and accompanying facilities that represented a $2.5 million expansion and improvement effort. Today, the ICE BOX has generated and is accommodating the requests for additional team practice times, more figure skating, and public skating opportunities, and requests for regional tournaments and competitions. Our bottom-line objective is to make ice hockey, figure skating, and open public skating accessible and affordable.
Related Links: Irish Youth Hockey League
Michiana High School Hockey League
South Bend Senior Hockey League
Michiana Figure Skating Club
Ice Box Skating Club
 The Indiana Anglers - The Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council
http://www.great-lakes.org/inang_lr.html
 Sunburst Races
Memorial Health & Lifestyle Center
111 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46601
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The Sunburst is in it's 21st year! Featuring the 5K and 10K course which are fast, challenging, and fun. Both events start at the College Football Hall of Fame and run on traffic-free city streets through South Bend's parks and neighborhoods.
For many years, Sunburst has finished on the 50-yard line of the Notre Dame Stadium. This year, construction issues prompt us to relocate the finish line to the beautiful plaza north of the stadium, under the world-famous mosaic that adorns the Hesburgh Library.
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