CHEERLEADING CLINIC
July 7-11 -
$25 Kids, ages 4-12, can
learn the fundamentals of
cheerleading at Oaklawn
Recreation Center. A
demonstration will be
conducted for family and
friends at the end of the
session. Course #35622
PARK AND RECREATION OFFERS FREE FOOTBALL INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS FOR YOUNGSTERS AGES 7-11
Youngsters, ages 7-11, who
want to learn about playing
football are invited to any
one of three FREE Youth
Instructional Football
Clinics in July. Clinics
focus on learning and
improving fundamental
skills. Clinics are non-
contact and cover passing
and receiving techniques,
reinforced through touch
games. Instruction is by
Park and Rec staff and
volunteer coaches. No
uniforms required, just
shorts and athletic shoes.
Clinics held Saturdays, 9am-
1pm at:
July 12, Colonial Park, 219
Providence Rd
July 19, Pearle Street Park,
1200 Baxter St.
July 26, Pearle Street Park,
1200 Baxter St.
Space is limited. To
register or for more
information call 311 or
contact Aaron Cheeks at
Aaron.Cheeks@MecklenburgCount
yNC.gov or 704-336-3590.
Special Needs Programming
Hug a Pug
Join Yoshi, a pug owned by
Kris Batchelor, and her
family, and Shady, a Westie
Highland Terrier, owned by
Sandy Riddle. Yoshi and
Shady are registered and
trained by the Delta
Society. The Delta Society
is an international, non-
profit organization that
unites people with
disabilities with
professionally trained
animals to help improve
their health. This group
activity will include indoor
and outdoor experiences on a
playground.
Dates: Saturdays, May 10 &
June 7
Time: 10:00am-11:15am
Location: Ada Jenkins,
Davidson
Ages: 5 and up
Registration Fee: $4.00 per
day
Registration Deadline: One
week prior to start of
program
Introduction to Water Safety
and Exploration
This swimming program is
designed for children who
have familarity with water,
but do not swim
independently. The goal is
to encourage and foster
independence in the water.
Parent involvement is
required in the pool.
Dates: Thursdays, May 1-June
5
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Huntersville
Family Fitness & Aquatics,
11725 Verhoeff Dr.
Ages: 5-12
Registration Fee: $30.00
Registration Deadline: April
16
Introduction to Yoga Trial
Class
Yoga increases body
awareness, and self-
confidence through breath,
movement and stillness. Use
this time to learn calming
techniques for both you and
your child to take home and
practice, leaving with a
renewed sense of joy.
Dates: Saturday, May 17
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Davidson Parks and
Recreation Office, 420
Armour St.
Ages: 5-16
Registration Fee: $10.00
Registration Deadline: May
7
Music/Dance Camp
Music Therapist, Anna-
Catherine Fowler, and Dance
Instructor, Jenny Griffes
will lead and engage campers
in singing and dancing
activities.
Dates: July 14-18
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm
Location: Davidson
Elementary School
Ages: 5-16
Registration Fee: $35.00
(for the week)
Registration Deadline: June
16
Multi-Sport and Games
Camp
Physical Education
Instructors will lead sport
activities and physical
games. Activities will
include basketball, soccer,
scooters, group games,
reading and puzzles.
Dates: July 28-August 1
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: JV Washam
Elementary Gym, Cornelius
Ages: 5-16
Registration Fee: $35.00
(for the week)
Registration Deadline: July
18
"Learn to Bowl" Camp
Children will learn the
skills of the sport of
bowling, meet new friends,
and enjoy the activities
planned. Activities include:
tour of the center and
behind the lanes, decorate t-
shirts, pizza party on the
last day.
Dates: August 4-8 Time:
9:30am-12:00pm
Location: Northcross Lanes,
16317 Statesville Rd.,
Huntersville
Ages: 5-16
Registration Fee: $45.00
(for the week)
Registration Deadline: July
25
21445 Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC 28031
Ph: 704-896-2460, Ext 399
IF YOUR CHILD HAD A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR, WHY NOT TAKE HIM OUT TO A CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS BALL GAME?
Park and Recreation
Department and Genesis
Sports Management invite
youngsters, ages 8-12 to
come on a FREE trip to a
Charlotte Knights Baseball
game Monday, July 28. We
call it "Take Me Out to the
Ball Game" for kids who had
a great academic 4th quarter
(as defined by their parent
or guardian). A parent or
guardian may bring a kid's
final report card by
Albemarle Road Recreation
Center, 5027 Ildewild Rd.,
not later than July 25 to
qualify. Kids will travel by
van to see the Charlotte
Knights take on the Buffalo
Bisons at Knights Stadium in
Fort Mill. Space is limited,
so sign-up soon. Excursion
leaves from Albemarle Road
Recreation Center at 10am,
July 28 and returns after
the game. To register or for
more information contact
Derichard McCoy at the
recreation center, 704 567-
1941 or Derichard McCoy.
YOGA
YOGA in the Nature Preserve
Tuesday 6:15-7:15pm $12 per
class
Enjoy unwinding with yoga
and nature at the Reedy
Creek Nature Center. Classes
are taught by a certified
Kripalu instructor. Optional
hike one hour before class.
704.598.8857
PARK AND RECREATION OUTDOOR POOLS STILL $1 THIS YEAR; FREE SWIMMING LESSONS MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS
Mecklenburg Park and
Recreation 's outdoor pools
are open for summer, with an
admission fee of only $1-a-
day again this year. Hours
are: Saturdays: 11am-
5pm
Sundays: 1pm-5pm
Weekdays: 12noon-6pm
This schedule applies at
Cordelia Park Pool, 2100
North Davidson Street and
Double Oaks Pool, 1200
Newland Road. Free swim
lessons are available for
youngsters on Mondays and
Wednesdays, 11am-11:30am and
11:30am -12pm at both
pools. The 11am classes
give priority to children
ages 3-5. The 11:30am
classes give priority to
youngsters 6-12. Older
children allowed if space
available. To register call
704 336-7855 at least a week
ahead of time. Last year
these outdoor pools had
24,000 paid admissions.
55th Annual ACC Tournament At Charlotte Bobcats Arena
The 55th Annual ACC Men's
Basketball Tournament will
take place at Charlotte
Bobcats Arena on March 13 to
March 16. The Tournament
will feature the men's
basketball team from The
University of North
Carolina, Duke, N.C. State,
Wake Forest, Clemson, Miami
Virginia Tech, Boston
College, Georgia Tech,
Maryland, University of
Virginia and Florida
State.
There has not been a public
sale of ACC Tournament
tickets since 1966, and all
tournaments since then have
sold out in advance. The
tickets are equally
distributed among the 12
member institutions. Ticket
sale distribution is handled
on a school-by-school basis.
For more information on
purchasing ACC Tournament
tickets, please contact one
of the 12 member
institutions.
WHEN:
March 14 - 12 p.m., 2 p.m.,
7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 15 - 1:30
p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 16 - 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Charlotte Bobcats Arena
333 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: Uptown
Charlotte
Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Contact Phone: 704-522-6500
Cornelius-Huntersville Youth Lacrosse Fall Programs
CORNELIUS The Parks and
Recreation Departments of
Cornelius and Huntersville
are proud to announce plans
for their upcoming youth
lacrosse fall programs.
Registration for Fall
Beginner's Clinic will start
on Monday, August 14th and
close on Friday, September
1st. The 2006 Fall League
will begin registration on
Monday, August 28th and will
close on Friday, September
22nd. These programs are
open to boys and girls
grades Kindergarten through
12th grade with divisions
determined by gender and
grade. Program registration
will be accepted at the
Cornelius Town Hall,
Huntersville Parks &
Recreation office, or on-
line at
www.corneliuspr.org.
The Beginner's Clinic will
be held at Smithville Park i
n Cornelius and is geared to
participants who are new to
the sport or beginner level
players. The clinic will be
held on Sundays, September
10th through October 1st
from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at
Smithville Park located in
Cornelius. The registration
fee is $25.00.
The Fall League will be for
any participants who
complete the Beginner's
Clinic or have prior playing
experience. The registration
fee is $50.00 for the
Instructional Division
(kindergarten & 1st grade)
and $75.00 for all other
divisions. Divisions will
be formed for grades K-1st
coed, Boys 2nd -4th, Boys
5th-6th, Boys 7th-8th, Boys
9th-12th, Girls 2nd-5th,
Girls 6th-8th, and Girls 9th-
12th. Financial assistance
is available. The Fall
League will consist of games
only (no practices) starting
October 8th with play taking
place on Sunday afternoons
at Smithville Park and
Huntersville Athletic Park.
All participants will
receive a jersey and a
trophy at the end of the
season. Addi tional
equipment will be required.
A copy of the participant's
birth certificate is
required at time of
registration.
Volunteer coaches are still
needed for the fall lacrosse
programs. For more
information, please contact
the Cornelius Parks and
Recreation Department at 704-
896-2460 ext. 399 or the
Huntersville Parks and
Recreation Department at 704-
766-2220.
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