PLAY TIME Recreation Newsletter March/April 2016 34 Rails End Lane / P.O. Box 369 Rustburg, VA 24588 Youth tennis classes Class dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays May 31 & June 2 June 7 & June 9 June 14 & June 16 Rain dates: June 21 & June 23 Beginner class time: 6-7 p.m. Intermediate class time: 7-8 p.m. Location: Brookville HS Tennis Courts Cost: $60 per person Ages: 3rd grade and up (must still be in high school) Registration deadline: Friday, May 20 Players may register at the Recreation Department Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 434-332-9570 for more information Campbell County Recreation has teamed up with Brookville HS women s tennis coach, Kendra Turner, to offer youth tennis classes for beginner and intermediate players. For more information or questions regarding classes, please contact Mrs. Turner at 434-907-0409 Beginner tennis classes are for those who have never played tennis or have limited knowledge of the game. Skills taught will include grip, body position, addressing the ball, scoring the game, and basic serve. Intermediate classes are for players who have had previous lessons or played organized tennis. Participants must be able to consistently hit the ball over the net. Equipment needed by all participants: tennis racket, hat or sun visor, sunglasses, tennis shoes (no-open toe shoes) Youth flag football The Campbell County Recreation Department is excited to offer Youth Flag Football! This new league will be sponsored by NFL Flag Play 60 and participants will receive jerseys and flag belts. Each participant will be required to have and wear a mouthpiece which will also be provided by the league. Volunteer coaches will be needed!! Games will have officials and rules will be provided to each volunteer coach. If you are interested in playing or coaching please contact the Recreation Department at 434-332-9570 Co-ed age groups: 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 (ages as of 8/1/16) Registration dates: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. at the Recreation Dept. Cost: $65 per participant Season: Starts Sunday, August 7 and ends Sunday, October 30 (all practices and games will be on Sundays starting at 2 p.m.) Teams: Participants will sign up for the area and school they attend. Teams will be formed in Brookville, Rustburg, Concord, and Brookneal areas. Visit Us Online at: www.campbellcountyva.gov or via www.facebook.com/ccrdonline
Youth athletics Thursday, June 23, 2016 6:00 p.m. Brookville High School Track Cost: $5.00 per participant Maximum of 2 running events & events must be chosen at registration Deadline to register: Friday, June 10, 2016 Register at the Recreation Office Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Events Include: Long Jump, 50 meter hurdles, 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 4x100 relay Age Groups (Boys & Girls): 1st/2nd Grade, 3rd/4th Grade and 5th/6th Grade Participants must wear running shorts, t-shirt and running shoes no open toe shoes or bare feet will be allowed. Spring Break Track Camp Ages: 1 st - 6 th Grade Fee: $10.00 per participant Days: Monday through Friday Dates: March 28 th April 1 st Times: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Site: Rustburg Middle School Track Deadline to register: Friday, March 18, 2016 The Campbell County Recreation Department will hold an Elementary School Age Track Camp the week of Spring Break. Participants must wear running shorts, t-shirts and running shoes- no open toe shoes or bare feet. Participants will learn proper running form, basic techniques of the different track events (long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, discus, hurdles, 50 and 200 meters and relays). Participants must register at the Recreation Office. Men's Spring Softball Men s Church (Mondays beginning April 11) Men s Independent (Thursdays beginning April 14) Fees: $375.00 per team($100.00 refundable forfeit fee) Registration Dates: February 15, 2016-March 25, 2016 Team Limits: Independent-6; Church 6 Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Fee includes balls provided by CCRD. Adult League Application form must accompany league fees. To qualify in this league, at least one half of the team members must live or work in Campbell County. Rosters must be turned in to the Recreation Office prior to first game. Campbell County School of Karate Class Fee: $40.00/per student per 5-week session Ages: 6 years and up Rustburg Middle School Instructor: Rufus Rice Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Sessions: March 17-April 26 April 28 -May 31 Tomahawk Elementary School Instructors: Ronnie Scott and John Pascale Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. Sessions: March 15-April 24 April 26-May 31 Class fees are due at time of registration. Current students MUST register for the upcoming session by the last class date of the current session or come by the Recreation office to register for upcoming classes. New students must register at the Recreation office. If your name does not appear on the class roll, you will not be allowed in class.
Athletics Continued On-Site Soccer Registration Dates: Brookneal Elementary School Thursday, May 19, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, June 4, 2016 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Concord Elementary School (Cafeteria) Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Parks & Recreation Office (Rustburg) Tuesday, May 24, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, July 9, 2016 10:00 am to 1:00 pm OR Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AGES: Boys & Girls 4 years to 14 years, as of January 1, 2016 U6-4 & 5 years U8-6 & 7 years U10-8 & 9 years U12-10 & 11 years U15-12 - 14 years Registration Dates May 2 - July 9, 2016 Registration fees $55.00 first child $50.00 2 nd child $45.00 each child thereafter. (To receive discounts children must reside in same household.) Challenger Softball League Fee: $25.00 Spring schedule begins April 12. Registrations must be received by April 8. Campbell County Recreation Department is pleased to offer the Yellow Branch Challenger League. The team plays each Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Yellow Branch Elementary School. This program inspires individual athletic strength encouraging players to develop friendships in a family oriented setting. This league is a volunteer program specifically for individuals ages 6 and up, who are intellectually and/or physically challenged. For more details, including schedules, please contact Bettie Jo Shrum, Manager, at (434) 821-2187 or Jeff Reynolds at (434)-942-5649. Volunteers are vital to the program. Please consider offering your time. Join us and you ll have a ball! Softball Pitch, Hit, & Run The Campbell County Recreation Department is hosting a Softball Pitch, Hit, & Run competition!! Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. Long Mountain Park (off of Rt. 24 at Bear Creek Rd.) Age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14 (as of 7/17/16) Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 29. For more information visit the Pitch, Hit, & Run website or contact the Recreation office at 434-332-9570. NAYS Soccer Coaches Training (Initial Level) This training is for all Campbell County Recreation Department Youth Soccer Coaches. It is provided by the National Alliance for Youth Sports. Coaches who successfully complete the Initial Level Membership training will automatically receive: a youth sports journal, a certificate of completion, $1,000,000 excess liability insurance, membership card, exclusive online member area, annual subscription to Sporting Kid magazine, a monthly newsletter and exclusive corporate discount/programs. Training Date: Sunday, May 22, 2016 Time: 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Location: Campbell County Recreation Department Office Cost: $20.00 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 13, 2016 Description: Part 1 includes coaches learning preventing youth sports violence, teaching good sportsmanship, keeping players active at practice, building confidence, and the role of winning in youth sports, working with parents, nutrition and hydration, injury prevention/conditioning and stretching. Part 2 will cover drills, skills and fundamentals of soccer. Contact the Campbell County Recreation Department at 434-332-9570 for more information. Page 3
senior activities Countywide Senior Centers Altavista Senior Center Coordinator: Rose Epperson CVACL Building 104 Avoca Lane Altavista, VA Meets Mondays 12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Every Monday - Line Dancing 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Altavista YMCA Brookneal Senior Center Coordinator: Debby Snell Brookneal Community Center 239 Main Street Brookneal, VA Meets Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concord Senior Center Coordinator: Brenda Walsh Concord Community Center 327 Midget Farm Road Concord, VA Meets Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Gladys-Long Island Senior Center Coordinator: Marilyn Bryant The Serenade Club 3070 Long Island Road Gladys, VA Meets Wednesdays10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Timbrook Line-Dancers Coordinator: Brenda Walsh Waterlick Moose Lodge 934 Waterlick Road Lynchburg, VA Meets Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pickleball! Now playing at Leesville Rd. Elementary Wednesday & Saturday 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Punch cards available on site. $20 for 10 punches Try it for FREE! 3rd Tuesday of each month 10:00 a.m. to noon Rustburg Ruritan Club FREE Timberlake Senior Center Coordinator: Brenda Walsh Grace Church 21129 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA Meets Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rustburg Senior Center Coordinator: Rose Epperson Rustburg Ruritan Club 681 Village Highway Rustburg, VA Meets Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. March 15 Line Dancing April 19 Alzheimers forum Page 4 Page 4
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Rustburg Middle School Old Gym 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Spring Session: Beginning April 4, 2016 for 6 weeks One day per week: $30.00 Two days per week: $45.00 Three Days per week: $55.00 Your selections are final once classes begin. Refund Policy No refunds will be issued once the Cultural Arts class or program has begun. Cultural Arts Registration Deadlines All Cultural Arts classes and programs have a registration deadline of one week prior to the class/program start date unless otherwise specified. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required! Beginner Contract Bridge Thursday nights, beginning April 7, 2016 Campbell County Citizen s Services Building 5:30 p.m-8:00 p.m. Fee: $28 per person Instructor: Julie Rountrey Ages 18 and up; 10 week class What is Bridge? Contract bridge is a trick-taking game using a standard 52 card deck. It is played by four players in two competing partnerships, with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. Line Dancing with Linda Parker 4 week class beginning March 14, 2016 Mondays from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Location: Rustburg Middle School Fee: $22.00 Pre-registration is required! Deadline to register is: March 11, 2016 Call 434-332-9570 for more information Campbell County Recreation is excited to partner with The Shabby Chic Crafty Geek!! Join Amber Carwile (artist & reading specialist ) as she reads a beloved children s story and then you and your child will have an opportunity to paint a scene from the book! Ages 5-11 with a parent or guardian Rustburg Extension Office (Kabler Lane) Class will last approximately 2 hours Cost:$30 per parent/child $20 for an additional child All supplies included (just bring a shirt you don t mind getting paint on!) Pre-Registration is required. Space is limited! Register @ the Recreation Office For more information call us @434-332-9570 Saturday, March 12 @ 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16 @ 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 @ 11:30 a.m. A different story every time! Page 5
Campbell County Recreation Department P.O. Box 369 Rustburg, VA 24588 We re online! www.campbellcountyva.gov PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Rustburg, VA 24588 PERMIT #29 Opening Day: March 25, 2016 Spring Savings Days $37.00 (Dates TBA) Park and Recreation Days $37.00 (Dates TBA) Good Any Day $42.00 Valid any operating day EXCEPT Park Rental Days All ticket prices are good for ages 3 and up Opening Day: March 20, 2016 Adult Single Day Ticket - $56 Child Single Day Ticket - $47 (ages 3-9) Fun Card - $72 Busch Gardens & Water Country 2 Park Flex Ticket - $72 Opening Day: May 21, 2016 Adult Admission - $28.50 Junior (under 48 ) - $22.00 Children 2 & under - FREE Opening Day: March 25, 2016 Single Day Ticket - $42 Tickets can be used for Carowinds OR Kings Dominion Valid any operating day EXCEPT Park Rental Days All ticket prices are good for ages 3 and up Opening Day: May 20, 2016 Adult Single Day Ticket - $35 Child Single Day Ticket - $28