park bench: 2012 winter-spring

Winter/Spring 2013

Winter registration begins Monday, December 3rd. Winter Session begins Monday, January 7th.

Cancellation PolicyAll Opelika Parks & Recreation Department

Special programs have maximum and minimum enrollment. These numbers are set by the

instructors. If maximums are exceeded, waiting lists will be made and additional classes added if war-

ranted. Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

Visit Opelika Parks and Recreation Online!opelika.org/opr

opelikasportsplex.com

FacilitiesCalhoun Tennis Center

1102 Denson Drive, 705-5556 Covington Recreation Center

213 Carver Avenue, (334) 705-5550Denson Drive Recreation Center 1102 Denson Drive, (334) 705-5547

Opelika SportsPlex 1001 Andrews Road, (334) 705-5560

Spring Villa Park 1474 Lee Road 148 705-5552

ParksFloral Park

600 Floral Street Bandy Park

Jeter Street, (334) 705-5551Miles Thomas Field1104 Rocky Brook Rd

Municipal (Monkey) ParkMunicipal Park Drive, (334) 705-5547

Shady Park Pepperell Village

West Ridge Park and Fitness Trail1600 Covington Avenue

Phone NumbersAthletics Baseball (334) 705-2490 Basketball (334) 705-2490 Football (334) 705-5553 Soccer (334) 705-2490 Softball (334) 705-2490 T-ball (334) 705-2490 Tennis (334) 705-5556 Track (334) 705-5553 Tumbling (334) 705-5547Sportsplex Aquatics Center (334) 705-2488Sportsplex Fitness Center (334) 705-2486

Winter/Spring 2013 Welcome to the Opelika Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Park Bench! Our goal is to continue to be your #1 leisure service provider. It is our pleasure to acquaint you with a diversified listing of our services, programs and special offerings! Plan ahead for those special classes and activities that interest you. Our programs offer many wonderful possibilities for youth, adults and family involvement in a safe, positive environment. WE CARE... We care about YOU and what you think about the services we provide! Please help us to serve you better by sharing your comments, questions and suggestions with our staff. Tell us what we are doing well and what needs improvement! Visit our facilities, contact us by phone (334-705-5560), fax (334-705-5568), e-mail ([email protected]) or mail (P.O. Box 1026, Opelika AL 36803-1026).

City of Opelika, Parks and Recreation Department

Table of ContentsPreschool Programs p. 3Children Programs p. 4Therapeutic Recreation p. 4Adult Programs p. 5Ceramics p. 6Pottery p. 7Aquatics Programs p. 8-9Sports/Leagues p. 9-11

Contents and Information

2013 Spring Break is March 25th-29th.

The Sportsplex Basketball gym will be closed February 13th-18th for special

events.

OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATIONPreschool Activities

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WINTER/SPRINGACTIVITY GUIDE

PRESCHOOL

PARENT AND ME TUMBLING

Preschool program where education is the key! Space is limited.

FEE: $25/weekAGES: 3-4 year olds (3 yrs by Sept. 2nd)REGISTRATION: March 2013DAYS: Monday- Friday (August-May)TIME: 8:00 a.m.- 12 noonLOCATION: Covington Recreation Center

Parent must participate in helping child with activities. A great class for kids to learn coordination and have fun.

FEE: $45/8 weeksAGES: 2-3 years oldWINTER REGISTRATION: December 3rd WINTER SESSION: Jan. 7th-Feb. 28thSPRING REGISTRATION: February 18thSPRING SESSION: March 18th-May 10thDAYS: Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. or Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. or Thursday at 10:00 a.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec Center

Children will have fun learning new skills and coordination activities.

FEE: $45/8 weeksAGES: 4 years oldWINTER REGISTRATION: December 3rd WINTER SESSION: Jan. 7th-Feb. 28thSPRING REGISTRATION: February 18thSPRING SESSION: March 18th-May 10thDAYS: Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. or Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec Center

TUMBLE TOTS

ABC 1-2-3

Learning exercises for preschoolers!

FEE: $10AGES: 3-4 year oldsDAY: Tuesday, January 2, 2013TIME: 2:00-4:00 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Recreation CenterINSTRUCTORS: Sharon Hunter

Easy cooking fun for preschoolers.

FEE: $7AGES: 3-5 years oldDAY: Tuesday, January 15, 2013TIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Patrice Lipscomb

COLD WEATHER TREATS

Let’s bake cookies just in time for Christmas!

FEE: $7AGES: 3-6 years oldDAY: Friday, December 21, 2013TIME: 1:00-2:00 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Sharon Hunter

CHRISTMASCOOKIES

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

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Children Activities

Structured fun in the gym. Includes relays and games!

FEE: $20AGES: 6-9 years oldDAY: December 27th-28thTIME: 8:00 a.m.- 12 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Sharon Hunter

KIDS DAY OUT CAMP

All things girly! Nails, makeup, hair and lunch!

FEE: $15AGES: 5-13 years oldDAY: Saturday, February 23, 2013TIME: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Sharon Hunter and Ebony Payne

GIRLS, GLITZ AND GLAMOUR!

Easy hands on spring treats!

FEE: $8AGES: 5-8 years oldDAY: Tuesday, March 19, 2013TIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Patrice Lipscomb and David Scott

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Structured and fun games and activities during your break from school!

FEE: $25AGES: 5-12 years oldDAY: March 25th-29thTIME: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Covington Staff

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Games, fun and lunch to wrap up your spring break!

FEE: FREEAGES: All AgesDAY: Friday, March 29, 2013TIME: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Covington Staff

SPRING BREAK BLOWOUT

Therapeutic Recreation

FEE: FREEAGES: AdultDAYS: Tuesday, February 19, 2013TIME: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Recreation Center

THERAPEUTIC BASKETBALL

Expressions of a BraveHeart is a Fine Arts program offering art, music and dance classes to youth and young adults with moderate to severe disabilities.

FEE: FREEAGES: 11-21 years old SESSION: January-AprilDAYS: 2nd & 4th Monday of each monthTIME: 5:30-7:00 p.m.LOCATION: Sportsplex

EXPRESSIONS OF A BRAVEHEART

For more information, please contact John Huling at 705-5560 or [email protected]

FEE: FREEAGES: 8 years or older SEASON: November-MayDAYS: TuesdaysTIME: 5:30-6:30 p.m.LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM TEAM

OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATIONAdult Activities

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Learn various ballroom dance styles. No partner needed!

FEE: $50REGISTRATION: Begins December 3rd BEGINS: January 10thDAYS: ThursdaysTIME: 7:00-8:00 p.m.LOCATION: Opelika SportsplexINSTRUCTOR: Maria Burnley

BALLROOM DANCING

Learn various line and ballroom dances and techniques for that special upcoming event!

FEE: $64 for couple, $320 private lessonREGISTRATION: Ongoing, year-roundDAYS: SundaysTIME: 1:00-5:00 p.m.LOCATION: Covington Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Cody Wayne Foote

BALLROOM DANCING

Kick up your heels while learning some of the most popular line dances.

FEE: $20REGISTRATION: Begins December 3rd BEGINS: January 10thDAYS: ThursdaysTIME: 5:45-6:45 p.m.LOCATION: Opelika SportsplexINSTRUCTOR: Polly Black

LINE DANCING

Learn easy spring treats and bring your own recipes to share!

FEE: $10DAY: Tuesday, April 23rdTIME: 6:00-7:30 p.m.LOCATION: Covington CenterINSTRUCTOR: Covington Staff

SPRING TREATS

Sell your “treasures” and make a little spending money while helping our local community! Spaces limited.

FEE: $25 per boothDAY: Saturday, March 9, 2013TIME: 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.LOCATION: Covington CenterINSTRUCTOR: Patrice Lipscomb

INDOOR YARD SALE

Organized league games. Teams may not consist of more than 10 players.

FEE: $35REGISTRATION: Begins February 4th SEASON: March-MayDAYS: Tuesday and ThursdaysGAME TIMEs: 7:00 and 8:00LOCATION: Covington CenterCOORDINATOR: Patrice Lipscomb

ADULT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

FEE: $20AGE: 19 and upREGISTRATION: Begins February 4th SEASON: March-AprilDAYS: Tuesday and ThursdaysGAME TIMES: 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.LOCATION: Bandy & Covington ParksCOORDINATOR: Patrice Lipscomb

ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL

FEE: $60/Sportsplex Members $70/NonmembersREGISTRATION: Begins December 3rd BEGINS: January 7th-February 15thDAYS: TBATIME: TBALOCATION: Opelika SportsplexINSTRUCTOR: Brooke Ginn

A great way to kick off your workout plan for the New Year. Swim 5 miles, bike 20 miles and run/walk 20 miles. Chart your progress on the board out front. Sign-up at the Front Desk.

FEE: FREE to membersDATES: January 7th-March 1stLOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

SPORTSPLEX INDOOR TRIATHLON

NEW YEAR BOOTCAMP

A slower, kinder running class. This class will take you from a 45-minute walk to a 5K run, all done at your own pace.

FEE: $60/ Sportsplex members $70/ nonmembers FREE for previous participantsDATES: January 7th-March 20thDAYS: Monday, Wednesday and FridayTIME: 6:15-7:15 a.m.LOCATION: Opelika SportsplexINSTRUCTOR: Tammy Hollis and Lisa Gallagher

FIRST STEP RUNNING CLASS


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Ceramics

CERAMI KIDS I

FEE: $30/8 weeksAGES: 6 and upDAYS: MondayTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Shirley Caswell

CERAMI KIDS II

FEE: $30/8 weeksAGES: 6 and upDAYS: TuesdayTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Shirley Caswell

CERAMI KIDS III

FEE: $30/8 weeksAGES: 6 and upDAYS: WednesdayTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Shirley Caswell

CERAMI KIDS IV

FEE: $30/8 weeksAGES: 6 and upDAYS: ThursdayTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Shirley Caswell

Pottery Director: Kara Taylor

(334) 705-5558

Hours of Operation:Monday:

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Tuesday:

10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Wednesday-Thursday:

12 noon-8:00 p.m.Friday:

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Closed on the weekends

Ceramics Director: Shirley Caswell(334) 705-5557

Hours of Operation:Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Closed on the weekends

POTTERYINFORMATION

CERAMICS INFORMATION

Adults work independently in the studio during center hours. Enjoy fellowship while you work on your projects. Large selection of green-ware, bisque and paint available for purchase. Instruction available.

FEE: $35/90 days

CERAMICS CLUB MEMBERSHIP

FEE: $30/8 weeksAGES: 6 and upDAYS: MondayTIME: 1:00-2:00 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Shirley Caswell

CERAMI KIDS V(HOMESCHOOLERS)

WINTER REGISTRATION: December 3rd

WINTER SESSION: January 7th-February 28thSPRING REGISTRATION:

February 18thSPRING SESSION:

March 18th-May 10th

REGISTRATION AND SESSION DATES!!

VALENTINES SPECIAL

Paint a heart shaped box for your special Valentine.

FEE: $10DAYS: Thursday, February 8thTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Shirley Caswell

CERAMIC EASTER SPECIAL

Paint an Easter surprise for everyone in your family. The perfect personalized gift.

FEE: $10DAYS: Thursday, May 2ndTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Shirley Caswell

CERAMICS MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL

Paint a personalized Mother’s Day plate for Mom.

FEE: $10DAYS: Thursday, May 9thTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Shirley Caswell

OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATIONPottery

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This course is for students who have never used a potters wheel or for those who are continuing to build basic skills. We will explore basic wheel-throwing goals such as: centering clay, establishing floors, pulling walls and shaping/trimming/glazing wares. Two options for class times.

FEE: $100/8 weeks (includes clay)CLASS 1: Monday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.CLASS 2: Thursday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Sherie Spain

ADULT INTERMED. WHEEL

In this class students will gain more experience with decorating and glazing techniques. Students will achieve more height out of their clay for cylinders and bowls. Skills required: throwing/trimming a bowl, throwing/trimming a cylinder, pulling handles and basic glazing techniques.

FEE: $100/8 weeks (includes clay)DAYS: TuesdayTIME: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Kara Taylor

Requires you to have skills stated in beginning and advanced wheel classes. We will explore more sophisticated forms like pitchers and t-pots as well as altered forms. We will also broaden your glazing repertoire. Two options for class times.

FEE: $100/8 weeks (includes clay)CLASS 1: Tuesday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.CLASS 2: Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Sherie Spain

ADULT BEGINNING HANDBUILDING

This class will provide a foundation in traditional construction processes: coiling, slab building and pinching. Students will create functional and/or sculptural ceramic works of art.

FEE: $100/8 weeks (includes clay)DAYS: FridayTIME: 1:00-3:00 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Sherie Spain

ADULT INTERMED. HANDBUILDING

This class is designed for students with prior experience in basic hand-building construction and glaze processes. We will further expand upon these basic skills gained in the beginning hand-building class with self-directed projects of the student’s choosing.

FEE: $ 100/8 weeks (includes clay)DAYS: WednesdayTIME: 1:00-3:00 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Kara Taylor

ADULT ADVANCEDHANDBUILDING

This class further expands upon these basic skills gained in the beginning hand-building class with self-directed projects of the students choosing.

FEE: $100/8 weeks (includes clay)DAYS: TuesdayTIME: 5:30-7:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Sherie Spain

PARENT AND ME WHEEL

FEE: $100/8 weeks (includes clay)DAYS: FridayTIME: 10:00-11:30 a.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Kara Taylor

SIT-N-SPIN WHEEL

FEE: $100/8 weeks (includes clay)AGES: 9 and upDAYS: FridayTIME: 3:30-5:00 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Kara Taylor

KIDS CLAY CREATIONS

FEE: $100/8 weeks (includes clay)AGES: 6-8 years oldDAYS: WednesdayTIME: 3:30-5:00 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec CenterINSTRUCTOR: Kara Taylor

ADULT BEGINNING WHEEL

ADULT ADVANCED WHEEL

Membership is open to students who have completed three classes at our Denson Drive Recreation Center. Clay is not in-cluded. This is an open independent study basis. Members may work independently during studio hours. Scheduled classes have priority of equipment. Members are encouraged to share their wealth of knowledge amongst themselves for the betterment of the community.

FEE: $80/3 months

POTTERY MEMBERSHIP


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AquaticsSWIM LESSONS

LEVELS 1-6Year round swim lessons are a great way to keep your skills sharp or get a head start on the summer. We offer Red Cross Levels 1–6, from beginner to advanced. Limit 25/session. Eight classes/session.

FEE: $50AGE: 4-13REGISTRATION: Begins December 3rdSESSION 1: Jan. 8th-Jan. 31st SESSION 2: Feb. 5th-Feb.28th SESSION 3:April 2nd-April 25th DAYS: Tuesday & ThursdayTIME: 5:30 p.m.- 6:15 p.m.LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

PARENT AND ME SWIM LESSONS

Designed for parents interested in acquainting young children to the water in a fun and safe environment. Teaches infants, toddlers and preschoolers water adjustment, blowing bubbles, underwater exploration and many other skills. Eight classes per session.

FEE: $30AGE: 6 months-3 years REGISTRATION: Begins December 3rdSESSION: February 4th-March 4th DAYS: MondayTIME: 5:30 p.m-6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private swim lesson are concentrated, intensive, one-on-one swim training experiences that give the new swimmer the maximum opportunity to quickly learn basic swim skills and the advancing swimmer the opportunity to gain quick insight on skill technique development. Private lessons are also the perfect way for a nervous child or adult to begin the process of conquering fear and learning to safely enjoy the water.Our availability for private lesson changes frequently and varies by instructor. It you are interested in scheduling private lessons, please call us and we will help you find an instructor, day and time that is right for you.Please call Mandy Johnson at 334-705-2488 to schedule your session.

FEE: 5 Private Lesson $90 10 Private Lesson $160

Fitness lap swimmers, competitive swimmers, triathletes, cross-training athletes: learn the art of swimming “smarter not harder” with a coach’s feedback for improved technique.

FEE: Free to SportsPlex Members $50 for non–members SESSION DATES: Jan. 8th-Feb. 7th DAYS: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: Session I: 12:00pm-1:00pm Session II: 6:00pm-7:00pm LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

SWIM SCHOOL

OPELIKA SEADAWGS SUMMER SWIM TEAMFEE: $50 per swimmer. $5 dollar discount for siblingsREGISTRATION: April 2nd- June 4th (Once meets begin no new swimmers will be added)PARENT MEETING: May 3rd at 6 p.m.PRACTICE MAY 2nd-MAY 21st:DAY: Monday, Tuesday and ThursdayTIME: 4:00-5:30 p.m.PRACTICE MAY 20th-MAY 23rd:DAY: Monday- ThursdayTIMES: 10 & under: 4:00-5:00 p.m. 11 & older: 5:00-6:30 p.m.NO PRACTICE MAY 24th-May 27thMAY 28th: Morning Practice BeginsLOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

OPELIKA SEADAWGS WINTER PRACTICE

Calling all SeaDawgs! It is time to get back into the pool and get in top condition for the summer season.

FEE: $30 per monthREGISTRATION: Begins December 3rdSESSION: January-MarchPRACTICE: Begins January 3rd DAYS: Monday, Tuesday and ThursdayTIME: 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

ADULT SWIM LESSONS

It is never too late to learn to swim. This class is designed to teach adults to swim and learn about the many different stoke techniques. Eight classes per session.

FEE: $50REGISTRATION: Begins December 3rdSESSION: January 8th–January 31st DAYS: Tuesday & ThursdayTIME: 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATIONAquatics

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PARENTS NIGHT OUT

While your Jr. High Child is at Drop-In, bring the younger one to swim so you can enjoy a nice night out. Must know how to swim. Light snack & drink will be provided. FEE: $30 per monthAGES: 8-12 years oldDATES: January 18th- Pirate Night February 15th- Beach Ball Night April 19th- Sports NightDAYS: FridayTIME: 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

UNDER WATER EGG HUNT

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE

Build your own cardboard boat and sail it across the SportsPlex Pool for some great family fun. Anyone can join families, business, schools, groups or churches. Boat and contest information can be picked up at the SportsPlex or online.

FEE: $ 15 per team/boat REGISTRATION: By May 2nd DAYS: April 13th TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex

SportsOPELIKA CRUSH

SOCCERCrush is Opelika’s Club level soccer program for players that want competition level soccer. Practices will be two times per week with games on weekends. Travel will be required. Games will be at home as well as in Montgomery and Birmingham. The club will compete in at least one tournament.

FEE: $60/returning players $90/new playersREGISTRATION: January 7th-11th SEASON: February-MayLOCATION: Opelika SportsplexCOORDINATOR: Missy Martin

OPELIKA SPRING SOCCER

Spring soccer is for those children interested in improving their soccer skills. The emphasis will be on skill development and practice. Fee includes jersey, ball and bag.

FEE: $45AGES: 3-12 years oldREGISTRATION: March 4th-March 15th BEGINS: April-MayDAYS: TBATIME: TBALOCATION: Opelika SportsplexCOORDINATOR: Missy Martin

Egg Hunters of all abilities will have the opportunity to collect weighted eggs from the bottom of the pool and receive treats for their efforts! The Underwater Egg Hunt will occur in varying depths of water to allow participation by all swimming levels. The eggs are recycled back into the pool after each age group. Thank you for your support to ensure no eggs are thrown back into the pool by non-staff members.

FEE: $3 each guest swimmer Free to SportsPlex MembersAGES: 6-10 DAY: March 29th TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Hunt begins at 6:30 p.m.) LOCATION: Opelika Sportsplex


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Sports

Please visit www.opelikadixieyouth.com for registration and other information.

AGES: 7-12 year olds (6 year olds may play up)REGISTRATION: Begins in Janaury Register online! SEASON: Begins in MarchLOCATION: West Ridge ParkCOORDINATOR: Ben Bugg

DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL

Players (new & old) must register to play. First year Dixie Boys players should bring a copy of thier birth certificate to register.

FEE: $35AGES: 13-14 years oldREGISTRATION: March 4th-March 15thSEASON: April-JuneLOCATION: West Ridge ParkCOORDINATOR: Missy Martin, 705-5560

OPELIKA DIXIE BOYSBASEBALL

Boys and girls leagues.

FEE: $35AGES: Boys: 1st-3rd grade Girls: 1st-2nd gradeREGISTRATION: Oct. 22nd- Dec. 7th SEASON: January-MarchGAME DAYS: Saturday morningsPLAYER EVALUATIONS: Sat., Dec. 15thPRACTICE: Begins Saturday, January 5thLOCATION: Sportsplex & CovingtonCOORDINATOR: Missy Martin

JR PRO BASKETBALL

FEE: $35AGES: 6-15 years oldREGISTRATION: March 4th-March 22ndSEASON: April-JuneLOCATION: West Ridge ParkCOORDINATOR: Missy Martin

OPELIKA GIRLS SOFTBALL

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOLBASKETBALL

Organized league games. Must not be a participant of an OHS team. Teams may not consist of more than 10 players.

FEE: $35AGES: 8th-10th grade & 11th-12th gradeREGISTRATION: Oct. 22nd- Dec. 7th SEASON: January-MarchDAYS: Mondays and WednesdaysTIME: 4:30 and 5:30 gamesLOCATION: Covington Center

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Organized league games. Must not be a participant of an OHS team. Teams may not consist of more than 10 players.

FEE: $35AGES: 8th-10th grade & 11th-12th gradeREGISTRATION: Oct. 22nd- Dec. 7th SEASON: January-MarchDAYS: Mondays and WednesdaysTIME: 4:30 and 5:30 gamesLOCATION: Covington CenterINSTRUCTOR: Patrice Lipscomb

FEE: $20AGES: 5-7 years and 9-10 yearsREGISTRATION: Begins February 4th BEGINS: March-AprilDAYS: Tuesdays and ThursdaysTIME: 6:00 amd 7:00 gamesLOCATION: Bandy & Covington ParksINSTRUCTOR: Patrice Lipscomb

KIDS FLAG FOOTBALL

Coming in January. Dates TBA!

KARATE

2012-2013 SPORTS REGISTRATION

CALENDARFootball- August

Cheerleading- AugustSoccer-August

Basketball- OctoberTrack- FebruaryBaseball- MarchSoftball- March

T-ball- MayKarate- Quarterly

Swim Lessons- QuarterlyTumbling- Quarterly

Tennis- Quarterly

Batons can be purchased thorugh the Sportsplex for an additional $15. Please contact Jenny Jones for more information, [email protected].

BEGINNER CLASS: 5-7 YEAR OLDSFEE: $45/January-MayDAYS: TuesdaysTIME: 5:30-6:00 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE: 8-11 YEAR OLDSFEE: $50/January-MayDAYS: TuesdaysTIME: 6:00-6:45 p.m.

TRYOUT BASICS: 6TH-12TH GRADERSFor girls interested in trying out for a high school majorette line. Class Minimum: 5FEE: $60/January-MayDAYS: TuesdaysTIME: 6:45-7:30 p.m.

BATON

OPELIKA PARKS AND RECREATIONSports

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Designed to introduce the game to children with fun drills and instruction.

FEE: $50/month. $10 off for each additional child.AGES: 4-5 yearsDAYS: Tuesday and ThursdayTIME: 2:45- 3:45 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Drew Clevenger

PEE WEE TENNIS

BEG./ INTERMEDIATE TENNIS

Work on basic tennis skills with instructive and fun drills. Work match play, score keeping and court etiquette.

FEE: $50/ month. $10 off for each additional child.AGES: 1st-5th gradeDAYS: Tuesday and ThursdayTIME: 3:45-4:45 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Drew Clevenger

FEE: $60/one day a week $35/each additional dayWINTER REGISTRATION: December 3rd WINTER SESSION: Jan. 7th-Feb. 28thSPRING REGISTRATION: February 18thSPRING SESSION: March 18th-May 10thDAYS: Monday-ThursdayTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Thursday only)LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec Center

Back roll, handstand & round-off required. Must have coach’s recommendation.

FEE: $60/one day a week $35/each additional dayWINTER REGISTRATION: December 3rd WINTER SESSION: Jan. 7th-Feb. 28thSPRING REGISTRATION: February 18thSPRING SESSION: March 18th-May 10thDAYS: Monday-ThursdayTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec Center

TUMBLINGLEVEL 1

TUMBLINGLEVEL 2

TUMBLINGLEVEL 3

TUMBLINGCHEER PREP

Must have coach’s reccomendation.

FEE: $60/one day a week $35/each additional dayWINTER REGISTRATION: December 3rd WINTER SESSION: Jan. 7th-Feb. 28thSPRING REGISTRATION: February 18thSPRING SESSION: March 18th-May 10thDAYS: Monday and WednesdayTIME: 5:30-6:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec Center

Develop tennis skills. Fun, fair play and proper court etiquette will be stressed.

FEE: $50/ month. $10 off for each additional child.AGES: 6th-8th gradeDAYS: Monday and WednesdayTIME: 3:30-4:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Drew Clevenger

JR. HIGH TENNIS

Must have coach’s reccomendation.

FEE: $60/one day a week $35/each additional dayWINTER REGISTRATION: December 3rd WINTER SESSION: Jan. 7th-Feb. 28thSPRING REGISTRATION: February 18thSPRING SESSION: March 18th-May 10thDAYS: Monday-ThursdayTIME: 6:30-7:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec Center

Designed for intermediate/ advanced tournament players. Instruction with skill building drills along with match play.

FEE: $50/month. $10 off for each additional child.AGES: 9th-12th gradeDAYS: Monday and WednesdayTIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

OPELIKA YOUTH TRACK & FIELD

Compete in weekly meets.

FEE: $20AGES: 9-14 years oldREGISTRATION: February 4th-March 8thPRACTICE: Weekdays, TBA MEET DAYS: Saturdays March-MayMEET TIME: 8:00 a.m.LOCATION: OHS TrackCOORDINATOR: Tommie Agee

WINTER TUMBLING CAMP

FEE: $30 (includes tshirt)AGES: 7 and upDAYS: March 4th, 5th and 7th (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)TIME: 3:30- 5:30 p.m.LOCATION: Denson Drive Rec. Center

Rocky Brook RocketReindeer Express

Food, hot chocolate, entertainment, train rides

through the lights and pictures with Santa!!

Dates: November 29th and 30thTime: 5:00- 8:00 p.m.

Location: Municipal ParkAges: Children 2nd grade and under

FRIDAY NIGHT

Fun Night Drop-Inat Covington

Days: 2nd & 4th Friday each monthBegins: January 11th

Time: 6:00-8:45 p.m.Ages: 3rd-5th graders

Fee: $15 registration, $5 per visit

Friday Night Drop-Inat the Sportsplex

Days: Every FridayBegins: January 11th

Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m.Ages: 6th-8th graders

Fee: $20 registration, $5 per visit

Important Drop-In Information:In an effort to provide quality and fun activities in a safe, adult-led environment, it will now be mandatory for all parents or legal guardians to register their young person for their first

Friday Night Drop-In (includes Covington and the Sportsplex). Any young person dropped off without a parent or legal guardian registering them will not be allowed to stay on the

premises.

There is a need of 10 adults per night at the Sportsplex’s Friday Night Drop-In and three adults at Covington’s Fun Night Drop-In. There will be a volunteer calendar at each Drop-In

for parents and legal guardians to sign-up to chaperone. You will be called during the week of your commitment as a reminder.

It is necessary that the minimum number of parent chaperones be met before noon on Thurs-day to have a Drop-In the next night. Friday Night Drop-In will be cancelled any week that the

minimum number of chaperones is not met.

Two E

aster Events this M

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Easter on the SquareGreat Flashlight Egg Hunt

Thursday, March 28thTime: 7:30 p.m.

Ages: 3rd grade-5th gradeLocation: Moore Stadium

Hunt for eggs in the dark! Bring a flashlight and a basket!

Look for special prizes and “rock eggs”

Saturday, March 30th k Courthouse Square

10:00-10:45 a.m.- Egg-tivities

10:45 a.m.- The Ultimate Parade

11:00 a.m.- Super Spectacular Egg Hunt

Children 2nd grade and younger will enjoy Easter arts and crafts on the Square! Make bonnets to wear in the Easter parade, create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece and ride the Easter Express. There

will be cotton candy, balloons, face painting, lemonade and visits with the Easter Bunny!

Led by the Easter Bunny, the Easter Egg and the Easter Chicken.All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Children 2nd grade and younger. Over 25,000 eggs to be gathered. Bring your basket!

February Special Events:

Girls, invite that special guy! King and his court will be presented. Entertainment by Ozz!

Friday, February 15th 7:00-9:30 p.m.

Opelika Sportsplex6th, 7th & 8th grade Drop-In Members only

$5 for singles $8 for couples

Young at Heart Dance

Join us for a dance for the “Young at Heart”. Dinner, dancing and photos!

Thursday, February 14th 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Opelika SportsplexAges: 50+

Admission: $15/singles, $25/couples. Reservations required by February 1st

Friday Night Drop-In Sweetheart Dance

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LOVE

Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and fun! A special night out for fathers and daughters of all ages.

Special entertainment by Ozz.

Saturday, February 16th6:00-8:00 p.m.

Opelika Sportsplex

Admission: $30 per couple, $5 for each additional daughterIncludes: Meal, corsage/boutonniere, activities and entertainment.

Dandy Dads Dinner Dance

park bench: 2012 winter-spring

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