Many of these programs will be running this spring. Contact Parks and Recreation at 301-600-2936 to register.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Coaches Go Head-to-Head in Basketball Challenge
Carroll Manor and Ballenger Creek Coaches invite you to join them in a fun and competitive basketball game to benefit the Frederick Rescue Mission. In order to promote unity and service the Carroll Manor Athletic Association and Ballenger Creek Recreation Council are coming together to support a local charity that makes a positive impact on the community—the Frederick Rescue Mission—for the work they do locally, and also because the harsh winter has been hard on the homeless and needy in the community the Mission serves.
Join the fans and families on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 5pm at the Tuscarora High School Main Gym. Tickets into the game are $2 for teens under 16, $3 for people over 16, and $5 for families regardless of size.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Character Counts
Frederick County Parks and Recreation has utilized the Character Counts! program for our youth sports coaches for almost a year now. The program is a great tool to help prepare coaches for the expectations they face by participating in a program within our activities. Listed below are some of the benefits from this program. I encourage any organization, as they plan a league or program where volunteer coaches or instructors are necessary, to contact the local Character Counts Instructor George Guevara at email address: gguevara@frederickymca.org.
Some of the benefits of the Character Counts Program are:
· Coaches learn expectations from your organization
· Increased Sportsmanship among coaches
Some of the benefits of the Character Counts Program are:
· Coaches learn expectations from your organization
· Increased Sportsmanship among coaches
· Increased communication between the league administration, officials, coaches, parents and participants
·Coaches sign a Code of Conduct form where standards set by your organization are identified
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
General Safety Tips for Coaches and Program Organizers
Many of Frederick County's Athletic Associations and Recreation Council's are in the midst of another exciting Basketball season. With each season there are hazards and standard safety precations that each organization should take to ensure the safety and positive experience of each participant. Frederick County Parks and Recreation has developed a "Safety Tip" list that should become the standard for each program no matter the season. Please pass these valuable procedures on to your organization. - Check with facility (program location) for their recommended safety procedures.
- Before the program starts, check all equipment and facilities for safety hazards.
- Train volunteers and program leaders in health and safety plans.
- Volunteers, and if possible participants, should provide information about relevant medical conditions.
- Volunteers, and participants should furnish emergency contact information to the onsite coaches and program leaders.
- All volunteers and program leaders who have direct contact with participants should under go a background investigation.
- Each program should have a readily available 1st aid kit.
- Volunteers and program leaders should hold current certifications in infant, child, and adult CPR, 1st Aid and AED.
2009 GoodSports Award Recipients Announced
Two Frederick County residents will be honored on Monday evening, February 15, at the Maryland State House in Annapolis for the fourth annual "Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance (MARPSA) GoodSports Awards Ceremony." Both candidates, one a coach from Woodsboro New/Midway Recreation Council and the other a basketball participant from Ballenger Creek Recreation Council , were selected by the Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Frederick County Association of Recreation Councils.
Tom Fraley will be recognized for his active participation as a coach with the Woodsboro/New Midway Recreation Council in the areas of basketball, softball, and baseball over the past several years. His dedication to the children in our community has been described as "extraordinary."
Amanda Fioravanti, a former student at Ballenger Creek Middle School this past year, participated as a member of the Ballenger Creek Recreation Council's Lady Bulldogs Mid Maryland Basketball Team. Amanda led the Lady Bulldogs last year to a 16-1 record and a Division Championship, the best ever with the Mid Maryland Ballenger Creek Recreation Council Program.
The MARPSA GoodSports Award program provides an opportunity for member agencies to recognize both young athletes and coaches who have modeled GoodSports behaviors in local athletics. The Association of Recreation Council's participation in the GoodSports Award program has created a way to honor all athletic based recreation council's in Frederick County. Recreation Council's in Frederick submit nominees and from those nominees, two are selected, one to represent coaches, and one to represent athletes. Both are then honored at this ceremony in Annapolis along with other coaches and athletes from all over the state.
Frederick County Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Association of Recreation Council's congratulates both Amanda and Tom for their outstanding sportsmanship.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Urbana District Park Ground Breaking
Join the Board of County Commissioners on February 2nd at 2 pm at the site of the future Urbana District Park on Rt 355 in Urbana, Maryland for the Ground Breaking Ceremony of Frederick Counties newest District Park. Visit www.recreater.com for directions and more information about this project.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Tennis!
Tennis! Tennis! and more tennis! We have tennis classes for all ages! Tennis classes are held at West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center. Click the picture to check out all the programs we have to offer! Classes start soon so sing up today! Call 301-600-2936 for more information.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Pro Advantage Volleyball Prep
This program is designed to educate and prepare middle school aged participants for the game of high school volleyball. Learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball while having fun! This 8-week class concentrates on basic passing, setting, hitting, serving and team play! Hurry class starts January 14th! Call 301-600-2936 for more information or click the picture to register today!
Soccer Skills
This 5-week skills class is for children ages 4-9. In this indoor class children will learn the basic skills necessary to play soccer. Fun small-sided games will be played to reinforce skills taught. Register now! Classes start in January and March. Click the picture to register or call 301-600-2936 for more information.
Sports Bonanza
5-8 year olds learn to catch, throw, kick and other multi-sport skills in this exciting 5-week course. Basketball, tee-ball, soccer and more will be played! Click the picture to register today or call 301-600-2936 for more information.
World of Floor Hockey
This 5 week class is designed to teach 5-7 year olds the rules and basic skills of hockey. Fun small-sided games will be played to reinforce the skills learned. Don't miss out on the fun sign-up today! Call 301-600-2936 for more information or Click the picture to register.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Flag Football Skills
Down! Set! HIKE! Children ages 5-9 learn the fundamental skills of throwing and catching in this fun 5 week program. All equiptment is provided. Sign-up now classes start soon! Call 301-600-2936 for more information or Click the picture to register.
Youth Basketball Skills
Learn to Dribble, Pass and Shoot in this great 5 week program. Classes start in January so register now! Classes are for ages 5-12. Call 301-600-2936 for more information or Click the picture to register!
Girls Softball Training Clinic
Softball Season is right around the corner! Shake out the winter kinks and come inside and train for your up and coming season. Clinic is great for veterans and rookies alike! Don't forget to bring your glove. Program meets for 4-consecutive days. Classes start March 8th. Call 301-600-2936 for more information. Click the picture to register!
Winter Baseball Skills
Baseball season is knocking on the door! This 6 week program is designed to tone and enhance players skills, while geting back into the swing of Baseball after the long winter. Class starts soon so sign up now! Don't forget your glove! Call 301-600-2936 for more information or Click the picture to register!
Monday, January 4, 2010
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