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Round Rock Express

The local squad goes on an eight-day home stretch, first against Colorado Springs starting Thursday followed by four games against Reno. Thu.-Fri., May 16-17, 7:05pm; Sat., May 18, 6:05pm; Sun., May 19, 1:05pm; Mon.-Thu., May 20-23, 7:05pm. $7-16.

Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., 512/255-2255

www.roundrockexpress.com

Austin Table Tennis Club

is Austin's premier table tennis facility featuring 16 tables, wi-fi, a weight room, a lounge, and much more. Austin Table Tennis Club, 8956 Research Blvd.

512/491-7664

www.austintabletennis.com

Side by Side Kids Golf Tournament

It's a four-person scramble with the money raised going to Side by Side Kids Afterschool Program. 8am. $100.

River Place Country Club, 4207 River Place Blvd.

www.sidebysidekids.org

Skeeball League Signup

Now's the time to perfect your roll and sign up your skeeball squad to compete in this, the 10th "skeeson" of the local league. Go online and get the details.

www.texasskeeballleague.com

Stand-Up Paddling With the Expedition School

Find out why stand-up paddling is all the rage. All ages are welcome with multiple sessions to choose from. See website for prices and more.

Lorriane "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center, 34 Robert Martinez Jr., 512/391-1863

www.expeditionschool.org

Stroller Strides Fitness For New Moms

Moms get a good workout walking, running, and jogging with their baby stroller. Should be fun for the babies too. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30am. First class is free.

Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-6700

www.strollerstrides.net/austinmetro

Workout With Erica Nix!

Mondays, 7-8pm. $5.

Galaxy Dance Studios, 1700 S. Lamar #338, 442-5299

www.galaxydances.org

Roamfit Movement

This "fitness mob" meets at different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30am. Pease Park this week. See website for details. Free.

Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury, 512/974-6700

www.roamfitmovement.com, concierge@roamfit.com

ONGOING

ARCHERY

Wanting to try your hand at the sport of target archery? Learn from USA Archery-certified instructors with all equipment provided. First-time classes held on Saturdays.

www.aajoad.com

AUSTIN SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB

All leagues are coed with happy-hour fun following all games.

www.austinssc.com

FREE LADIES CLIMBING CLINIC

Members and day-pass holders receive free rock-climbing instruction and get to meet other female climbers. For directions, see their website. Mondays, 7:30pm. Austin Rock Gym, both locations, 416-9299. Free.

www.austinrockgym.com

The Austin Backgammon Club

meets weekly and also features a backgammon chouette table for those interested in that style of play. Mondays, 7pm. Doubletree Hotel Lounge, 6505 N. I-35 (turn on Camino La Costa), 913-3361. $10.

Weekly Chess Tourney

has been running for years! This is a five-round swiss-system tourney with cash prizes for first and second place adults and minors as well as for the first place female participant. Mondays, 7pm. Dobie Mall, Guadalupe and 21st Street, second floor food court.

Austin Cycling Association

Check website for fun biking adventures.

www.austincycling.org

City Running Tours

For those looking to learn more about Austin and get some exercise at the same time, this might do the trick. Choose the type of run, the mileage, and when you'd like to do it, and they'll handle the rest. Advance purchase required.

www.cityrunningtours.com/austin/index.html

Wild Basin Wilderness

has a plethora of available walks, hikes, and more.

www.wildbasin.org

Mojo Kickball

is multiball kickball with elements of dodgeball, tag, and a little touch of football mixed in. Tutorials held before every game with a $3 suggested donation.

www.mojokickball.com