Wintry precipitation on Saturday morning kept the Mini Soccer and Ultimate Youth soccer players from taking the fields at Old National Pike District Park. Mini Soccer is for 4-6 yr olds while the Ultimate Soccer League has teams consisting of 7-12 yr olds. Saturday 10/29 was to be the final week for both leagues; however poor visiblity and rolling soccer snow-balls - although fun would have hindered actual game-play. Make-up games will take place at Old National District Park this Saturday 11/5 at their regularly scheduled times and field location. League Officials would like to remind parents and coaches to check the Program Status Line, 301-600-6291, in times of inclement weather.Monday, October 31, 2011
Early season snow storm postpones soccer league finale
Wintry precipitation on Saturday morning kept the Mini Soccer and Ultimate Youth soccer players from taking the fields at Old National Pike District Park. Mini Soccer is for 4-6 yr olds while the Ultimate Soccer League has teams consisting of 7-12 yr olds. Saturday 10/29 was to be the final week for both leagues; however poor visiblity and rolling soccer snow-balls - although fun would have hindered actual game-play. Make-up games will take place at Old National District Park this Saturday 11/5 at their regularly scheduled times and field location. League Officials would like to remind parents and coaches to check the Program Status Line, 301-600-6291, in times of inclement weather.
Post-season tourneys become clearer after Week 8
Men's 7v7 Flag Football
2011 Standings as of October 31st
Team W L - T
Dynamic Titans 7 0
Jakd City 6 0 - 1
Burnt Orange 5 2
J.G.U.T.S. 5 2
Big Al's 4 3
Tango Down 3 4
A.W.D.I.W.S. 3 4
O.F.F. 3 4
Dirty Birds 2 5
Frederick Fire 2 5
T.K.O. 1 6
Hurricanes 0 6 - 1
2011 Standings as of October 31st
Team W L - T
Dynamic Titans 7 0
Jakd City 6 0 - 1
Burnt Orange 5 2
J.G.U.T.S. 5 2
Big Al's 4 3
Tango Down 3 4
A.W.D.I.W.S. 3 4
O.F.F. 3 4
Dirty Birds 2 5
Frederick Fire 2 5
T.K.O. 1 6
Hurricanes 0 6 - 1
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Oakdale and Deer Crossing Recreation Centers
What's Up and Coming
The following programs still have spots available! For more information (ages) and to register please follow the links below or call 301-600-2936!
Adult Fitness:
Cardio Sculpting Party
11/10 6:30pm $30
Mighty Fit Yoga
11/15 6:30pm $60
PreK:
5 Super Senses
11/2 5pm 1-day $12
Colorific
11/9 5pm 1-day $12
Fall Fest
11/1 10am 1-day $12
Youth Sports:
Basketball Skills
10/28 4:30pm $29
10/31 4:30pm $29
10/28 5:30pm $29
10/31 5:30pm $29
10/28 6:30pm $29
Baton Twirling
11/15 4:45pm $45
Flag Football Skills
11/3 5:30pm $29
Soccer Skills
11/8 5:30pm $29
11/9 4:30pm $29
Sports Bonanza
11/9 4:30pm $29
11/9 5:30pm $29
The following programs still have spots available! For more information (ages) and to register please follow the links below or call 301-600-2936!
Adult Fitness:
Cardio Sculpting Party
11/10 6:30pm $30
Mighty Fit Yoga
11/15 6:30pm $60
PreK:
5 Super Senses
11/2 5pm 1-day $12
Colorific
11/9 5pm 1-day $12
Fall Fest
11/1 10am 1-day $12
Youth Sports:
Basketball Skills
10/28 4:30pm $29
10/31 4:30pm $29
10/28 5:30pm $29
10/31 5:30pm $29
10/28 6:30pm $29
Baton Twirling
11/15 4:45pm $45
Flag Football Skills
11/3 5:30pm $29
Soccer Skills
11/8 5:30pm $29
11/9 4:30pm $29
Sports Bonanza
11/9 4:30pm $29
11/9 5:30pm $29
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Men's Flag Football heads into Week 7
2011 Standings as of October 16th
Team W L
Jakd City 5 0
Dynamic Titans 5 0
J.G.U.T.S. 4 1
Burnt Orange 3 2
Big Al's 3 2
Tango Down 2 3
A.W.D.I.W.S. 2 3
O.F.F. 2 3
Dirty Birds 2 3
T.K.O. 1 4
Fred Fire 1 4
Hurricanes 0 5
Team W L
Jakd City 5 0
Dynamic Titans 5 0
J.G.U.T.S. 4 1
Burnt Orange 3 2
Big Al's 3 2
Tango Down 2 3
A.W.D.I.W.S. 2 3
O.F.F. 2 3
Dirty Birds 2 3
T.K.O. 1 4
Fred Fire 1 4
Hurricanes 0 5
The Benefits of Youth Sports
Self-Discipline
Youth sports builds self-discipline among young people. The commitment to a team and simply making it to each practice is a first step for many young athletes. In order to be successful in sports, kids often practice the same techniques over and over to acquire proficiency. Learning in-bounds plays for basketball, the nickle defense in football, or even the proper hand off technique for a 4x100 relay requires focused attention and dedicated practice to achieve success.
Self-Confidence
Participation in youth sports provides an arena for confidence development. Self-confidence does not come naturally to all children. Interestingly, one of the best ways to develop self-confidence is to be placed in challenging situations. Challenges provide an opportunity for kids to discover solutions on their own, and reap the consequences of whichever solution they choose. Participating in youth sports presents such opportunities over and over again--how to score on a breakaway in soccer, how to beat a defender in a fast break in basketball, or even how to talk to a teammate about his habit of not passing the ball often enough. Challenges, whether physical or emotional, can develop confidence in children.
Builds Strong Relationships
Participation in youth sports provides ample opportunities for kids to build strong friendships with their peers and mentoring relationships with their coaches. Young athletes benefit from working together to reach various goals. Players learn to put the team before their individual interests, which develops the quality of selflessness. Teams of athletes do not always get along perfectly, and putting aside differences to play effectively together is another important lesson to be used throughout life.
The relationships between players and their coaches can be powerful. Players look to coaches for guidance both on and off the field, seeking advice on improving their performance as well as succeeding in school. Players come to trust their coaches, and coaches serve as role models and counselors for players.
Builds a Healthy Body
When children play sports they develop an understanding of what their bodies can do. Young athletes are often fearless, sacrificing their bodies to block a shot or dive for a loose ball. Playing with this kind of abandon can be healthy, and it promotes a trust in their bodies' abilities. Regular games and practices build strong bones and muscles. When athletes are young, the focus should be on learning, fun and fitness.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/83842-benefits-youth-sports/#ixzz1bER6jXO5
Youth sports builds self-discipline among young people. The commitment to a team and simply making it to each practice is a first step for many young athletes. In order to be successful in sports, kids often practice the same techniques over and over to acquire proficiency. Learning in-bounds plays for basketball, the nickle defense in football, or even the proper hand off technique for a 4x100 relay requires focused attention and dedicated practice to achieve success.
Self-Confidence
Participation in youth sports provides an arena for confidence development. Self-confidence does not come naturally to all children. Interestingly, one of the best ways to develop self-confidence is to be placed in challenging situations. Challenges provide an opportunity for kids to discover solutions on their own, and reap the consequences of whichever solution they choose. Participating in youth sports presents such opportunities over and over again--how to score on a breakaway in soccer, how to beat a defender in a fast break in basketball, or even how to talk to a teammate about his habit of not passing the ball often enough. Challenges, whether physical or emotional, can develop confidence in children.
Builds Strong Relationships
Participation in youth sports provides ample opportunities for kids to build strong friendships with their peers and mentoring relationships with their coaches. Young athletes benefit from working together to reach various goals. Players learn to put the team before their individual interests, which develops the quality of selflessness. Teams of athletes do not always get along perfectly, and putting aside differences to play effectively together is another important lesson to be used throughout life.
The relationships between players and their coaches can be powerful. Players look to coaches for guidance both on and off the field, seeking advice on improving their performance as well as succeeding in school. Players come to trust their coaches, and coaches serve as role models and counselors for players.
Builds a Healthy Body
When children play sports they develop an understanding of what their bodies can do. Young athletes are often fearless, sacrificing their bodies to block a shot or dive for a loose ball. Playing with this kind of abandon can be healthy, and it promotes a trust in their bodies' abilities. Regular games and practices build strong bones and muscles. When athletes are young, the focus should be on learning, fun and fitness.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/83842-benefits-youth-sports/#ixzz1bER6jXO5
Thursday, October 13, 2011
NXS Fitness Boot Camp
Are you in need for an intense work out? Come and join us at Oakdale Recreation Center this Saturday for a one hour boot camp. Camp runs from 8-9am!!
6 Punch Card Pass = $68
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
10 Ways to Be a Good Sport
1. Be polite to everyone you're playing with and against. No trash talk — which means saying mean things while you're in the middle of a game.
2. Don't show off. Just play your best. If you're good, people will notice.
3. Tell your opponents "good game!" whether you've won or you've lost.
4. Learn the rules of the game. Show up for practices and games on time — even if you're the star of the team.
5. Listen to your coaches and follow their directions about playing.
6. Don't argue with an official if you don't agree with his or her call. If you don't understand a certain call, wait until after the game to ask your coach or the official to explain it to you.
7. Don't make up excuses or blame a teammate when you lose. Try to learn from what happened.
8. Be willing to sit out so other team members can get in the game — even if you think you're a better player.
9. Play fair and don't cheat.
10. Cheer for your teammates even if the score is 1,000 to 1! You could inspire a big comeback!
-KidsHealth http://www.kidshealth.org/
2. Don't show off. Just play your best. If you're good, people will notice.
3. Tell your opponents "good game!" whether you've won or you've lost.
4. Learn the rules of the game. Show up for practices and games on time — even if you're the star of the team.
5. Listen to your coaches and follow their directions about playing.
6. Don't argue with an official if you don't agree with his or her call. If you don't understand a certain call, wait until after the game to ask your coach or the official to explain it to you.
7. Don't make up excuses or blame a teammate when you lose. Try to learn from what happened.
8. Be willing to sit out so other team members can get in the game — even if you think you're a better player.
9. Play fair and don't cheat.
10. Cheer for your teammates even if the score is 1,000 to 1! You could inspire a big comeback!
-KidsHealth http://www.kidshealth.org/
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Importance of Community-Based Recreation
Recreation at one time was viewed as something nice to do when we had the time. This perception has undergone significant change as individuals and communities have realized the broad-reaching benefits of recreation and active living. Research has and continues to demonstrate these benefits. Recreation is essential to personal health and balanced human development. It is critical to the livability of a community, reducing self-destructive and anti-social behavior while building strong families and healthy neighborhoods. The costs of social issues like health care, social services, and public safety are all reduced as a result of recreation. Recreation has also proven to be a significant economic generator for local jurisdictions.
Structured recreation facilitates social interactions that are critical to maintaining community cohesion and pride. Programs provide a meeting place where community members can develop social ties and where healthy behavior is modeled and admired. Leisure activities improve moods, reduce stress, and enhance a sense of wellness. In an increasingly complex world, more and more people are placing a high value on achieving the feelings of relaxation and peacefulness that recreation and exposure to natural open spaces bring.
Recreational programs provide organized, structured, and enjoyable activities for all ages. The diverse range of programs offered by Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation allows everyone the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to successfully and confidently engage in sports, dance, crafts, and other social activities.
Structured recreation facilitates social interactions that are critical to maintaining community cohesion and pride. Programs provide a meeting place where community members can develop social ties and where healthy behavior is modeled and admired. Leisure activities improve moods, reduce stress, and enhance a sense of wellness. In an increasingly complex world, more and more people are placing a high value on achieving the feelings of relaxation and peacefulness that recreation and exposure to natural open spaces bring.
Recreational programs provide organized, structured, and enjoyable activities for all ages. The diverse range of programs offered by Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation allows everyone the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to successfully and confidently engage in sports, dance, crafts, and other social activities.
Quality recreational programs facilitate safety, good sportsmanship, and community participation. Recreational programs led by trained leaders offer children healthy role models and valuable life lessons to help steer youth to a future of promise and opportunity for success.
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