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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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