
Dixie Youth Baseball (All-Star) Tournament
Sponsored by:
Albemarle Parks & Recreation
& Albemarle Optimist Club
Saturday, June 27 -
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Location:
Ed Whitley / Diz Owens
optimist field (adjacent to
Don Montgomery Park)
Time: 11:30 am
For more information please
contact 704.984.9560
Nations Baseball
Tournament
Sponsored by:
Crystal Carolina Sports
Saturday & Sunday: June 27-
28, 2009
Location:
Locust Athletic Complex
For more information please
contact 704.781.0028
OPEN TOWER
On Monday, July 6 and
Tuesday, July 7, the Rock
Creek Park rappelling tower
will be open from 1:30 to
4:30 pm for climbing and
rapelling, led by AP&R
Challenge staff. Cost is
$10 (resident) and $15 (non-
resident), and includes all
equipment and
instruction. Register at
the Albemarle Parks and
Recreation office. Call
704-984-9560 for questions
or further information.
FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUES
***NEW***
Albemarle Parks and
Recreation will offer Mens
Church and Adult Co-ed
softball leagues this
fall. Both leagues are for
ages 16 and up. Entry fee
will be set at the mandatory
captains meeting on July
13. Teams must pay a $50
non-refundable deposit at
time of registration to hold
its place in the league.
Register at the AP&R office
at Rock Creek Park, or call
704-984-9560 for information.
Bear Creek Bass Club Tournament
Bear Creek Bass Club 2009
Tournament
FULL SCHEDULE:
7/18 High Rock
8/15 Badin
9/19 Tuckertown
10/17 and 18 Wateree
11/7 Fish Off
http://www.bearcreekbassclub.
org for more information,
tournament rules, and
contact info.
Repeat Type: ,Inclusion
Dates = 5/30/2009 6/20/2009
7/18/2009 8/15/2009
9/19/2009 10/17/2009
10/18/2009 11/7/2009
Priority: 5-Medium
Access: Public
Created by: Tom Sargent
CHALLENGE
This is a week-long program
for ages 9 to 15 which
includes ropes course
activities, camping, hiking,
canoeing, rappelling, and
outdoors adventures. Pre-
registration is required.
Short courses meet 8 am to
noon for one week, and
extended courses meet all
day for one week, and
include an out-of-town
camping trip. Cost is $35
(resident) and $50 (non-
resident) for short courses,
and $50 (resident) and $75
(non-resident) for extended
courses. Call 704-984-
9560 for questions or
further information.
FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION
Albemarle Parks and
Recreation is currently
accepting registration for
its fall youth soccer
program. This program
focuses on equal
participation and fun for
all. Leagues are offered
for ages 5 to 16, and
matches are played on
Saturdays. Practices will
begin in August, with games
starting in early
September. Cost to
register is $25 (residents)
and $50 (non-resident).
Register at the AP&R
office. Call 704-984-9560
for further information.
SWIM LESSONS
Openings are still available
in swim lesson classes.
Lessons are two weeks in
length and are available for
youngsters ages 6 months and
up. Morning and evening
classes are available, and
sessions begin on July 6,
July 20, and August 3.
Classes are held Monday
through Thursday, with
Fridays used to make up
weather postponements.
Cost for lessons is $30 for
city residents and $45 for
non-residents. For
further information, call
the AP&R office at 704-984-
9560.
NYSCA SOCCER COACHES TRAINING
This training clinic will be
held on Tuesday, August 4 at
the E.E. Waddell Center from
6 to 9 pm. National Youth
Sports Coaches Association
(NYSCA) training is
mandatory for first-time
AP&R coaches, and focuses on
coaching with the physical
and emotional well-being of
the young athlete in
mind. The clinic includes
information on skills
development, practice
organization, conditioning,
and nutrition. Cost is $20
for non-AP&R coaches. Pre-
registration by phone is
required by calling the AP&R
office at 704-984-9560.
ALBEMARLE PARKS AND RECREATION OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT
***NEW***
The Albemarle Parks and
Recreation Open Tennis
Tournament will be held
beginning July 7 at the
Morehead Park Tennis
Courts. Play will be held
in U14 and Open Divisions,
and additional divisions
will be formed if there is
sufficient interest. The
cost to register for the
tournament is $10 (resident)
and $15 (non-resident), plus
a can of hard-court tennis
balls. Registration can
be done at the Albemarle
Parks and Recreation office,
or by calling tournament
director Chris Potter at 704-
244-1855.
CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP
This one-week soccer camp
will be held August 3-7 at
the Albemarle Soccer
Complex, and will be led by
professional and college
soccer players contracted
through Challenger.
Registrants will receive a
free soccer ball and
shirt. Sessions are
available for ages 3 to 16,
and range in length from one
hour a day to half a day.
Cost varies with age and
session, and ranges from $69
to $112. After July 25, a
$10 late fee will be charged
to registrants. Register
at the AP&R office, or do so
online at
www.challengersports.com.
Call 704-984-9560 with
questions or for further
information.
SPLASH BASH
Come join us for an
afternoon of games,
refreshments, and
competitions during regular
pool hours July 11 at Rock
Creek and August 8 at
Morehead. Regular pool
admission charges will apply.
SAILING CLASS
Learn the basics of small
boat sailing on AMF Sunfish
sailboats. Next session is
August 10-13. Wear old
tennis shoes and swim
suits .Pre-registration is
required, and cost is as
follows: Adult resident:
$10, Adult non-resident:
$20. Youth resident $5,
Youth non-resident $10.
The first day of the first
session will meet from 1:30
to 4 pm and remaining days
will meet from 1 pm to 4:30
pm. The second session will
meet from 1 pm to 5 pm
Monday thru Wednesday and 9
am to 1 pm on Thursday.
For additional information,
call 704-984-9560.
YOGA-Classes
YOGA-Classes will be
Mondays, Aug. 17-Sept. 28
from 6pm-7pm and are great
for the beginner. This class
caters to the different
needs of seniors, including
modified postures,
increasing balance, gentle
stretching, and stress and
anxiety management The cost
is $15 per person and we
must have 10 individuals for
the class to make. Payments
are due by Mon., Aug. 10.
Stanly County Senior
Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-
704/986-3776
SOCCER OFFICIATING TRAINING
This clinic is for ages 15
and up, and focuses on the
rules and mechanics of
officiating youth soccer,
and will be held at the E.E.
Waddell Center on August 22
from 9 am to 1 pm. The
class will include both
classroom and on-field
instruction. Cost is $10
per person, and includes
rulebook. Pre-
registration by phone is
required by calling the AP&R
office at 704-984-9560.
TENNIS INSTRUCTION
Learn tennis and youll love
it for a lifetime! AP&R
offers youth instructional
classes in two week sessions
beginning on June 22, July
13, and July 27. Classes
are offered for ages 5-7, 8-
9, 10-12, and 13-up. Cost
is $20 (residents) and $40
(non-residents) and
participants are to bring a
can of tennis balls to their
first class. Register at
the Albemarle Parks and
Recreation office. Call
704-984-9560 with questions
or for additional
information.
Oakboro Fire & Rescue Presents: The Big Lick National Truck & Tractor Pull
7:00pm September 26, 2009 -
September 27, 2009
Oakboro Fire & Rescue
Presents:
The Big Lick
National Truck & Tractor
Pull September 26 & 27
20087:00 PM Both
Nights.
Located at 640 South
Oak Ridge Rd. (Hwy 205) in
Oakboro at Big Lick Festival
Park. Truck Classes: 2 Wheel
Drive Blown Modified Diesel
4 x 4 Super Street Diesel.
Tractor Classes:
Hot Farm
Heavy Super Stock Super Farm
Multi-Engine Modified Gates
open at 5:00 PM Sponsored
By: Oakboro Tractor &
Equipment ,Southern Truck &
Tractor Pullers Association
Hinson's Auction.
SILVER FOX EXERCISE CLASS
SILVER FOX EXERCISE CLASS
This club for ages 50 and
older meets on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from
9 to 11 am for walking,
games, and other
activities. Call 704-984-
9569 for information.
FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION
The Sr. Center has exercise
classes that can benefit you
and they are FREE!
Alive N Kicking-Mon.-Thurs.
at 1:15pm. a 45 min aerobic
workout
Chair Movers-Mon.-Thurs. at
2:05pm a 30 min workout done
completely in the chair
Alive N Kicking at the
Waddell Center - Wed. at
9:15am a 45 minute aerobic
workout
Wii Thurs. at 2:45pm to
4:30pm (drop by anytime)
an interactive video game.
We currently have Wii Sports
that include the following
games: tennis, softball,
bowling, boxing and golf.
Come see what your
grandchildren are playing!
Stanly County Senior
Services Dept.
283 North Third Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-986-3769
HIKING CLUB!!
The Uwharrie Hikers, a new
hiking club for residents of
Stanly, Montgomery, and
Randolph counties (and
neighboring areas) has been
formed and invites members
of all ages who enjoy the
outdoors to join us for
regular hikes and
outings. There is no fee
to join the club, but
members must complete an
Albemarle Parks and
Recreation release and
information form before
participating in any club
event. Information on the
club call
Albemarle Parks and
Recreation at 704-984-9560.
LOANER RODS AND REELS AVAILABLE (Ongoing Program)
Whether you want to tangle with the legendary monster catfish in Badin Lake or fill up a stringer on Rocky River, first-time and novice anglers in Stanly County are encouraged to borrow rods and reels free of charge to get in on Stanly County's hot fishing action this spring and summer. The loaner rods and reels are located at Rock Creek Park and provided by the Albemarle Parks & Recreation and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), through the WRC's Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. For fishing information and a complete list of the NCWRC's Community Fishing and Tackle Loaner Programs sites contact Albemarle Parks and Recreation Department at (704) 984-9561 or contact the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission at (919) 707-0220.
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