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A Club Divided

A lawsuit illustrates the rift in Bend’s competitive soccer community. Now, Bend FC Timbers’ former director speaks about the allegations against her.
Avatar photo by Jack Harvel

Bend FC Timbers soccer club fired its executive director Tara Bilanski, on Aug. 19 over its board of directors’ concerns around her leadership skills, collaboration with the board and transparency. Earlier this month a lawsuit alleged Bilanski skimmed money from summer soccer camps since she took the executive director position of the competitive soccer club […]

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Get Your Basketball Fix with Tremendous Upside Potential

If you’re just getting wind of this online basketball phenom, you’re just in time to catch its Final Four.
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

When the NBA, WNBA and NCAA had to shut down the remainder of their seasons, the world cried out for hoops and competition. If you’re like me, you’ve probably been getting your fix in by watching “The Last Dance” (the new Michael Jordan documentary) every Sunday night, watching re-runs of classic games online or even […]

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Youth Sports, Upgraded

BEA, MBSEF and Bend Hoops all expand and look toward the future with new facilities and programs
Damian Fagan

When it comes to sports, there’s a lot going on for Bend youth. Peruse the Bend Park & Recreation District‘s Playbook and you’ll see a diversity of programs—but beyond BPRD’s numerous parks, sport fields and facilities, other organizations such as Bend Endurance Academy, Bend Hoops and Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation are also building toward […]

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Nordic Fun for Racers and Everyone Else

In addition to its other events, Meissner Nordic Ski Club introduces a classic ski race for the everyman this season
Damian Fagan

For cross-country skiers, Meissner Sno-Park, located along Century Drive offers an extensive venue for classic or skate skiing. While a trio of events take place at the sno-park throughout the season, this year a new race, happening Jan. 5, is also part of the action. The management of the popular winter recreation site is a partnership […]

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Summer Events Guide

A sweet summer of events
The Source Staff

We brought you our Summer Music Guide last month—now, we’re getting you sorted for all of the other local events happening this summer, broken into sections including food, arts and more. Keep this guide handy to have your summer all planned out. THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER BEND ELKS BASEBALL More than 20 years of baseball in […]

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Summer Camps 2019

Central Oregon Style
The Source Staff

ARTdog Summer Art Camps at ARTdog will run June through August and include Builders Camp, Explorers Camp, Dog Camp, Space Camp and Magic Camp. Campers will play and create outdoors and have lots of open studio time to play with materials and follow ideas. There are lots of registration options to fit your summer schedule. […]

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The Oregon Trail Blazers?

State rep. wants to rename NBA franchise
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

The Portland Trail Blazers are undoubtedly Oregon’s team. Other than the Portland Timbers and Thorns—the men’s and women’s professional soccer teams—the Blazers are the only team representing Oregon in the “big four” leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL). There is a certain pride to the team being based in Portland. Damian Lillard yelling “Rip City” into […]

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Hockey in Bend: A First-Timer’s Story

The new hockey rink is welcoming to all players—from pros to those who’ve never skated
Jaclyn Brandt

The last time I played organized sports, I looked up at the scoreboard at the end of the game and asked my team, “Wait, are we Away or Home?” I clearly wouldn’t consider myself “competitive,” nor would I say I am very “good at sports”—but there’s a place for everyone in Bend hockey. My boyfriend has […]

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Tetherow’s New Head Golf Pro Jake Edwards

A family-friendly atmosphere welcomes younger golfers
Jaclyn Brandt

The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour is considered one of the most valuable audiences in sports, more likely to own second homes, use the advice of a financial advisor and invest more than $100,000. The demographics of PGA Tour viewers includes more C-suite executives and more women in top management positions. Yet, despite the value […]

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Women’s Rugby Gains Momentum

Bend Lady Roughriders reach regional playoffs
Brian Jennings

“Rugby? I didn’t even know it existed in Bend,” says Mara Burnell in summarizing the common response when the sport is brought up in conversation. There is women’s rugby competition in Bend – and at a high level thanks to the Bend Lady Roughriders, whose following is growing as the sport becomes more popular. They […]

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