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TENNIS
Helena provides some great opportunities for tennis enthusiasts. Tennis courts are located at The Civic Center, Barney Park, Lockey Park, and Capital High School.
Lessons are available during the summer through the City of Helena’s Parks and Recreation program. In addition, the Last Chance Tennis Association Indoor Tennis Center, 2910 Skyway Drive, features three courts and hosts numerous league events and lessons throughout the year.
More info: (406) 442-5226 or (406) 459-4479. SPORTS TEAMS
CARROLL COLLEGE
Carroll is the home of the Fighting Saints. In addition to fielding a six-time NAIA National Champion football team, the college boasts nationally ranked soccer, volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball teams, golf, track and field, cross country teams, and softball.
More info: (406) 447-4480 or carroll.edu
HELENA SENATORS AND REPS
The Helena Senators are a Class AA high school- age baseball team,and the Helena Reps are a Class A baseball team. American Legion play sees action April through August at Kindrick Legion Field, adjacent to Memorial Park. 1300 N. Warren.
More info: helenasenators.com
HELENA BIGHORNS
The champion Helena Bighorns hockey team plays in the NorPac America West Division. They lace up their skates at the Helena Ice Arena located on U.S. Highway 12 East. 400 Lola St.
More info: (406) 457-2817 or helenabighorns.com
CAPITAL HIGH AND HELENA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Both public high schools in Helena have strong sports programs and have earned numerous championships in recent years. Capital High School fields the Bruins, and Helena High School fields the Bengals.
More info: helena.k12.mt.us WINTER SPORTS
GREAT DIVIDE SKI AREA
The ski area boasts more than 100 trails with more than 1,600 skiable acres, five double chairlifts and one beginner tow plus six terrain parks. Services include lessons, rental shop, and cafeteria. To get there, head north on Montana Avenue, Green Meadow Drive or Interstate 15. About 9 miles north of town, turn or exit left (west) on Lincoln Road(highway 279). In about 9 miles, turn left toward Marysville. The ski area is about 7 miles from the turn.
More info: (406) 449-3746 or skigd.com
MACDONALD PASS
Located about 15 miles west of Helena, you can find 14 miles of groomed classic cross country ski trails. Open December-April; snow permitting.
FLESHER PASS TO STEMPLE PASS
Trail 440, from Flesher Pass to Stemple Pass is available for cross-country skiing during winter months, and is accessible starting at Flesher Pass via Highway 279. The trail is also open
for snowshoeing.
SNOWMOBILING
Many trails are available to snowmobile enthusiasts. Minnehaha/Beaver Creek Loop, Rimini Loop, Rimini-Elliston-Basin Snowmobile Loop and Marysville and Lincoln.
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING
Outdoor ice skating is available at three parks: • Memorial Park: 1203 Last Chance Gulch • Lincoln Park: 1800 North Roberts
• Cunningham Park: 1234 Floweree
INDOOR ICE SKATING
The Helena Ice Arena, 400 Lola St., offers public skating, figure skating lessons, ice skating lessons and adult and youth hockey programs.
More info: (406) 457-2817.
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