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University of Texas

Baseball UT has been selected in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll to finish third in the conference behind Oklahoma and TCU. Catch their regular-season openers against Sacramento State: Fri., Feb. 15, 6:30pm; Sat., Feb. 16, 2pm; Sun., Feb. 17, 1pm. Vs. UT Arlington: Tue., Feb. 19, 6pm. UFCU Disch-Falk Field, 1300 E. MLK Blvd. Women's Basketball Vs. Houston Baptist: Wed., Feb. 20, 7pm. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $8-16.

www.texassports.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

Blondes Vs. Brunettes Recruitment Party

Powder-puff football league Blondes vs. Brunettes is looking for female players (and men as coaches and committee chairs) to join in on the fun. "Practices, happy hours, and 'gala' style events" lead up to the beneift game with proceeds donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. 6-8pm. Free.

Molotov Lounge, 719 W. Sixth, 241-0420

www.bvbaustin.com

Chess Club

Beginners through advanced, ages 8 and up. BYOCB (chess board). Tuesdays, 5-6pm. Oak Springs Library, 3101 Oak Springs Dr. Saturdays, 1-2pm. Spicewood Springs Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd. Free.

974-9920

www.austintexas.gov/library

Jack & Adam's Shop Core Workout

Free classes featuring a "cross training combination of core and calisthenic workouts" held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Free.

Jack & Adam's Bicycles, 1210 Barton Springs Rd., 472-5646

www.jackandadams.com

Jazz Fit

Music. Dance. Fitness. Wednesdays, noon-1pm. Butler Community School, 501 W. Third. $5-17.

512/476-9051

www.balletaustin.org

Senior Adventures Kayaking

Seniors meet to enjoy stand-up paddling and kayaking and then usually lunch afterward. Wednesdays, 10-11:30am. Free, Texas Rowing Center members; $15, nonmembers.

Texas Rowing Center, 1541 W. Cesar Chavez, 512/467-7799

www.texasrowingcenter.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

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

Hill Country Inline Club

Hang with this nonprofit skating club as they meet weekly in their quest to promote skating in a safe and fun environment. Wednesdays, 6:30pm. The Veloway, 292-9942.

www.hillcountryinlineclub.com

Martial Arts Open House

Try out a free class during Traditional Martial Arts Academy's open house every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. Free.

Traditional Martial Arts Academy, 1503 Morgan Ln.

www.traditionalmartialarts.com, cmfarlin@pyonmoodo.com

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