NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR
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SATURDAY EDITION
❘ MARCH 31, 2018 ❘
SECTION B
Siuslaw News
Sports & Recreation
On the
Bite
A
WEEKLY
FISHING REPORT FOR
THE LOCAL REGION
www.dfw.state.or.us/RR
B EST BETS FOR FISHING
• Water conditions are
almost perfect in the lower
Rogue River and lots of
winter steelhead are bring
caught.
• This week is your last
chance for winter steelhead
fishing on several rivers in
the NW Zone — the
Necanicum, North Fork
Nehalem, upper Nestucca,
Salmonberry, Trask (North
and South forks) and
Wilson (North and South
Forks) all close April 1.
• Bull trout fishing has
been good on Lake Billy
Chinook.
• The
Shevlin
and
Prineville Youth Fishing
Ponds have been stocked
and most kids are out of
school for spring break.
• There will be some
bonus, unscheduled trout
stocking in Trojan Pond
(4,000), St. Louis Pond #6
See
OPRD reminds visitors, coast residents to be safe
The arrival of spring brings
many visitors to the Oregon
coast, and the Oregon Parks
and Recreation Department
(OPRD) wants visitors and res-
idents to be safe while explor-
ing the shoreline.
“Spring can be a tricky time
of year on the coast,” said Lisa
Stevenson, OPRD beach
ranger speaking at Cape
Kiwanda State Natural Area.
“The ocean can still experience
stormy winter weather despite
the warmer temperatures on
land.”
Coastal threats can come in
the form of powerful waves, unstable
logs on beaches and erosion of rocks
and cliffs.
go a long way to keeping
you safe on the coast.”
Stevenson listed sever-
al tips for ensuring a safe
excursion on the coast:
• Always keep one eye
on the ocean so you won’t
be caught off guard if a
bigger wave surges up the
beach.
These “sneaker waves”
are unpredictable, power-
ful and especially danger-
ous for children.
• Stay away from logs
on the wet sand or in the
surf. These logs can
weigh several tons and can be moved
by only a few inches of water. The
ocean is strong enough to pick up
Coastal threats can
come in the form of
powerful waves,
unstable logs on
beaches and erosion
of rocks and cliffs.
“People are so excited for the
spring sunshine that sometimes safety
takes a back seat,” said Stevenson.
“But preparation and common sense
S WING
Time
Out
GANG
B Y L LOYD L ITTLE
Retired teacher, coach
and game official
(With more than 55
years as an athlete, coach,
official, parent and specta-
tor, I’ve gained some
insights and perspectives
regarding athletics. In this
weekly column, I share
what I’ve learned about
sports from these multiple
points of view.)
FISHING 3B
T IDE T ABLE
Your Sport,
Your Team
Entrance Siuslaw River
High Tide
S
ports fans have their
own reasons for sup-
porting the teams
they do. Most people will
cheer for their high school
or college alma maters. If
they choose to follow a spe-
cific professional team
there is a reason for this as
well.
I respect your decision to
favor a team different from
mine. But some individual
sports fans behave inappro-
priately towards a rivals’
team.
Low Tide
March 31
12:42am / 7.7 6:55am / 0.3
12:57pm /7.5 7:10pm / 0.2
April 1
1:18am / 7.8
1:43pm / 7.3
7:38am / 0.0
7:48pm / 0.7
April 2
1:52am / 7.8
2:29pm/ 6.9
8:20am / -0.2
8:25pm/ 1.2
even the biggest log and roll it over
you.
• Know when the tide is coming in,
especially when exploring tidepools.
It's easy to become stranded by the
incoming tide when your attention is
elsewhere.
You can keep track of tides with a
tide table; OPRD park rangers and
many local businesses can give you
one for free.
• Be careful on cliffs and rocks.
They can be unstable due to erosion.
Stay on marked trails and do not climb
over fences. Both are there to keep
you safe.
For more Oregon coast safety infor-
mation, watch the new Cape Kiwanda
safety video on the Oregon State
Parks YouTube page.
See
April 3
2:26am / 7.6
3:14pm / 6.5
April 4
3:01am / 7.4
4:01pm / 6.1
April 5
3:37am / 7.0
4:55pm / 5.7
April 6
4:17am / 6.6
5:55pm / 5.4
9:02am / -0.1
9:02pm / 1.8
9:44am / 0.1
9:41pm / 2.4
10:30am / 0.4
10:23pm / 3.0
Yesterday, the Siuslaw High
School baseball program
offered a free Youth Skills
Baseball Camp for second
through eighth graders, kick-
ing off what new varsity
baseball head coach Thomas
Shinn hopes to establish as
an annual offering. “It’s an
opportunity to teach some
basic fundamentals to young
players in a way that also
benefits our high school
players,” said Shinn.
LITTLE 2B
S PORTS
Calendar
• APRIL 3
• SHS BASEBALL
AT JEFFERSON HS
4:30 P.M.
• SHS SOFTBALL
AT JEFFERSON HS
4:30 P.M.
PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS
11:20am / 0.8
11:15pm / 3.4
• APRIL 6
• MHS TRACK & FIELD
S IUSLAW
N EWS
148 Maple St.
Florence
541-997-3441
Sign-ups continue for SBSA fast-pitch softball
The Siuslaw Baseball Association
has announced that the program will
once again be the Siuslaw Baseball and
Softball Association.
SBSA fast-pitch softball is open to
all girls ages 10-18. Online registra-
tion is now open online at
www.tshq.blue sombrero.com.
For more information and for ongo-
ing updates, visit the SBSA Softball
Facebook page.
In a supportive transition, the Boys
and Girls Club of Western Lane
County has handed over its softball
efforts to the SBSA to begin a new era
of softball for the Florence area and to
help build a strong high school softball
program.
A group of parents has helped make
this transition with support from the
SBSA board. The group of softball par-
ents will continue to be involved in the
management and organization of the
new softball branch of the program
under the experienced board of the
SBA/SBSA.
The softball management team
developed a new mission statement in
support of building the new softball
program.
“SBSA softball provides a positive
and safe environment for girls ages 10
to 18 in Florence and the surrounding
areas to participate in healthy competi-
tion, develop athletic skills and build
self-esteem while learning to play the
game of fast pitch softball,” the SBSA
mission statement reads. “The program
seeks to develop fast pitch softball
players; not only in terms of their
skills, but also build their self-esteem
and confidence.
Girls are encouraged to challenge
both their physical and mental abili-
ties, but to also become better than
they could ever imagine.”
The softball program’s initial spon-
sors include R&R King Logging,
Leisure Excavating, BJ’s Ice Cream
and West Coast Autobody.
AMJ INVITATIONAL
AT MCKENZIE
4 P.M.
• SHS BASEBALL
HOSTS JEFFERSON
4:30 P.M.
• SHS SOFTBALL
HOSTS JEFFERSON
4:30 P.M.
• APRIL 7
• SHS TRACK & FIELD
JUNCTION CITY INV.
AT J. CITY
10 A.M.