Interested in watching or participating in an exciting rec sports event? Readers’ top pick for a local sports event is the U.S. National Kubb Championship (Eau Claire Soccer Park) the largest kubb tournament outside of Europe, held right in Eau Claire every July. Teams of all abilities are welcome to join the tournament. The Chippewa Valley Roller Derby holds exciting spectator events every year, including their popular Bruise-A-Thon Tournament. Voted the third Best Sports / Recreation Event is the Ski Sprite Waterski Team, who holds regular performances on Lake Altoona in the summertime, boasting exciting themed events with tricks galore. —Sawyer Hoff