Here’s a rundown on some of the sports-related community events taking place in the North and Central Whidbey areas.

Central Whidbey Soccer

Central Whidbey Soccer Club is currently holding registration for spring recreational soccer.

Spring season runs April through June and is open to age groups U5 to U18 (ages 3 to 17).

Find additional information and online signup at www.coupevillesoccer.org.

North Whidbey Soccer

Registration for North Whidbey Soccer Club’s spring recreational season is under way.

The season runs April 14 through June 2 and is open to age groups U6 to U15.

All U6-U8 games will be played at Fort Nugent Park on Saturdays. U10-U15 teams play in the Whidbey Island Soccer League (WISL) with games on Saturdays up and down the island.

The registration fee is $75 by March 10; late registration begins March 11 ($80 by March 24).

Find additional information and register for all NWSC programs at www.nwhidbeysoccer.org.

Central Whidbey Little League

Central Whidbey Little League will conduct registration for the 2012 season Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Coupeville High School gym from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Those who register Saturday will save $10 on their registration fees per family.

Tryouts will be conducted Sundays, Feb. 26 and March 4, at the Coupeville Middle School gym.  Baseball will begin at 3 p.m. and softball at 4 p.m. All players ages 9 and above are required to tryout and are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time.

Players will need an original birth certificate and proof of residency to register.

For additional information, email info@centralwhidbeylittleleague.org or visit the website at http://www.centralwhidbeylittleleague.org.

North Whidbey Little League

North Whidbey Little League will be taking registrations Saturday, Feb. 18, at North Whidbey Middle School from 10 a.m. until to 2 p.m.

All forms, supporting paperwork and payments can be completed there.  Forms can also be picked up at Big 5, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Wendy’s and Burger King and on the league website (eteamz.active.com/NWLLOH/).

Evaluation for baseball juniors and seniors (ages 13 to 16) will be Saturday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. at Fort Nugent Park.  Players can sign up that day.

Call 679-1522 for more information.

Glow Night at Pool

The John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool is hosting a Glow Night Saturday, Feb. 25, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

The cost is $3, and the pool will provide snacks, drinks and glowing things.

For more information, call 675-7665.

Smelt Run

The Skagit Symphony will host its annual Smelt Run on the La Conner flats Saturday, Feb. 25.

The race, which begins at La Conner Middle School at 305 N. 6th Street, features 5K and 10K runs on a USATF certified course, a two-mile walk and a kids dash.

Pre-register online at www.active.com until Feb. 20: $25 for the run, $15 for the walk and no cost for the kids dash (for 18 months to 6 years). Registration the day of the event starts at 8:30 a.m; fees increase $5 after Feb. 20.

For further information, visit www.skagitsymphony.com. This fundraiser benefits the Symphony’s youth programs and is organized in conjunction with La Conner Rotary Club’s Smelt Derby.

Boating Safety Class

The Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron is conducting a general boating safety course that will meet every Tuesday and Thursday Feb. 28 to April 12 at 6 p.m. at the Freeland Fire Station.

The course, which qualifies participants for the Washington state boaters education card, covers a variety of boating skills including seamanship, navigation, rules of the road, safety equipment and legal requirements.

The cost is $35; a second family member may participate and share the book for an additional $15.

Contact Doug Bishop at 678-2296, Dan Wright at 679-7435 or bdwr3036@comcast.net to signup.

Babe Ruth Baseball

The Oak Harbor Babe Ruth baseball team for 13- and 14-year-olds will conduct tryouts at the Oak Harbor High School field Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Registration is onsite and free for tryouts.

The Skagit Valley Babe Ruth League is a competitive baseball league dedicated to player development and preparation for high school baseball.

Contact coach Bill Young at 679-4843 for more information.

Kettles Bike Ride

Mussels in the Kettles, a non-competitive mountain bike ride through the Kettles trail system, is slated for Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event, which occurs in conjunction with the Penn Cove MusselFest and is sponsored by the Whidbey Island Bicycle Club, will feature cross-country, single track and trail routes for the beginner to expert.

The ride includes event socks, a free poker run, homemade cookies, a free beer, ice cream for kids and more. The cost is $20 plus $5 for each family member.

For more information, visit www.whidbeybicycleclub.org or email administrator@whidbeybicycleclub.org.

Softball Clinic

Girls 7 to 13 from throughout Whidbey Island and beyond are invited to attend a fastpitch softball clinic at the Coupeville High School gymnasium Saturday, March 10, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.

The cost is $30 per child.

The clinic will cover pitching, catching, throwing, running, fielding and hitting.

Participants should bring a glove, gym shoes and a bat if they have their own. Wearing long sweatpants is recommended; they are best for sliding practice.

Preregistration forms must be returned to Coupeville High School by March 1 for participants to receive a T-shirt.

Contact coach Jackie Calkins at 360-678-4409 or jcalkins@coupeville.k12.wa.us for more information.

Shamrock Run

The CWCP Shamrock 5K run/walk takes place Saturday, March 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Coupeville track.

The event is open to everyone, no matter what pace. The course is on track, trail and sidewalk and will be hand timed. Baby strollers are welcome.

Included is a free children’s dash (3 to 10 years) of about 400 meters, and all participants will receive a prize. (No T-shirts for kid cash participants.)

The cost is $25 for preregistration, $30 the day of the race. Post-race refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Childcare for children 3 and up will be available at the Coupeville Elementary playground.

For more information, contact Christi Messner at shamrock5k@coupevillepresschool.org or 360-929-4632.

Pickleball

Persons in the Oak Harbor area who are interested in playing pickleball can call 360-240-9483 or contact the North Whidbey Parks and Recreation District at 675-7663 or director@oakharborpool.com.

Orienteering

Central Whidbey has been selected as the site of the national 2012 Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Orienteering Championships April 21 and 22.

The competition, hosted by the Cascade Orienteering Club, will take place at Fort Ebey and Fort Casey state parks.

The national championships will draw approximately 400 competitors from around the country and will be using Camp Casey Conference Center as our Athletes’ Village for the weekend.

Whidbey Island Running Cub

Whidbey Island Running Club of the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District is recruiting runners ages 5 to 18.

Contact Catie Rodeheffer at 360-279-2196 or catie@rodeheffer.net for more information.

North Whidbey Aquatic Club

The North Whidbey Aquatic Club is a competitive swimming program of the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District. It includes swimmers of all abilities and ages from 6 through college.

Tryouts occur Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the city pool from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. New swimmers should be able to swim a length of the pool in freestyle and backstroke.

The first two weeks are free.

For more information, please call the pool (675-7665) to speak with head coach Neil Romney or view the team’s website at www.teamunify.com/pnswznwac.