| SPORTS
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| BASEBALL
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T-BALL
Instructional program teaching basic fundamentals for 5 and 6 year
olds. We will attempt to hold registration during April with games and practices
beginning in May. The time frame for T-Ball is different beginning in 2005. |
PITCHING MACHINE
Instructional program for children ages 7-8. Registration
begins in April. Games are played during May and June. |
DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL
For children ages 9-14. Registration begins mid-February.
Player selection is held mid-March. Games are played during
April, May and first of June. |
DIXIE
MAJORS BASEBALL
Program for young people ages 15-18. Registration held in
May. Games played during June and July.
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SPECIAL NOTE:
IF YOU LIVE EAST OF THE WACCAMAW RIVER AND LIVE INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS PLEASE
CALL THE OFFICE ON THE LOCATION OF WHERE YOU WOULD PLAY BASEBALL. (THIS IS DUE
TO DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL BOUNDARIES) |
| SOFTBALL |
GIRLS
SOFTBALL
For girls ages 9-15. Registration begins mid-February. Player
selection held mid-March. Girls ages 9-12 play slo-pitch softball. Ages 13-15
play fast pitch softball. Games played during April, May
and first part of June. |
ADULT
SLO-PITCH
Two divisions in adult softball: Ladies and Church League.
Church League begins registering teams first of February.
Practice held during March. Games played April, May and June.
Ladies register teams in June. Games played in July, August
and September. |
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FOOTBALL |
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NFL FLAG FOOTBALL:
Instructional (non-contact) program for children ages 7-8.
Registration begins in mid-August. Player selection held first
of September. Games played through October. |
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TACKLE FOOTBALL:
Two divisions - Small Fry (ages 9-10) and Mite (ages 11-12).
Registration begins mid-August. Player selection held first
of September. Games played through October. |
| CHEERLEADING |
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For girls during football season. Two divisions Small Fry
(ages 8-10) and Mite (ages 11-12). Registration and games
same as for Tackle Football. |
| SOCCER |
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Due to the growth of our soccer program, the Parks and
Recreation Department now offers five age divisions.
Little Tykes (ages 5-6), Pee Wee (ages 7-8), Small Fry (ages
(9-10), Mite (ages 11-12) and Junior League (ages 13-15).Registration
begins mid-August. Player selection held first of September.
Games played through October. |
|
BASKETBALL |
| There
are three divisions in this sport. Small Fry (ages 8-10),
Mite (ages 11-12) and Midget (ages13-14). The Parks and
Recreation will attempt to offer a girls division this
season. Registration begins
mid-November. Player selection held first of December. Games
played |
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TENNIS |
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Yearly family or individual memberships to the Riverfront
Tennis Center are available for city or non-city residents.
Lessons can be arranged through the tennis pro. Tennis
tournaments are held throughout the year.
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Any youth registering for a sport at Conway Parks and
Recreation Department for the first time must bring a copy
of their birth certificate. Proof of city residence required
when registering if you live inside the city limits of
Conway only. There is a registration fee for all
sports.
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| ACTIVITIES
FOR ALL AGES |
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| AEROBIC
/STEP AEROBICS CLASSES |
| Classes
are offered in six week sessions throughout the year. Classes
held at Conway Senior Center. Participants must register
for classes. A fee is charged. |
|
BREAKFAST
WITH SANTA |
| Event
held in December the same day as the Conway Christmas Parade. Children and parents can enjoy breakfast
with Santa. Limited number of tickets. Children can have picture
taken with Santa. Full breakfast served. Held at the Conway
Senior Center. "Treat Bags" given to participants. |
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CHILDREN'S
TURKEY SHOOT |
| Event
takes place 6:00pm-8:00pm the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving
and is for children ages 6-12. The children will have five
chances with a BB gun (provided by the Parks & Recreation
Dept.) to hit a target. If successful, the children win a
free turkey certificate. Event is held at the Parks &
Recreation Complex. Small fee is charged. |
| CITY
CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST |
| This
event takes place in mid-August and is open to children ages
7-13. Each child will design a Christmas card. The cards will
then be returned to the Parks and Recreation office and later
presented to City Council. The winner will receive a small
gift along with having their card designated as the official
Christmas card for the City of Conway. |
| COLLINS
PARK EASTER FESTIVAL |
|
An annual event held in mid-April in Collins Park for children
ages 3-9. There will be an Easter egg hunt, Easter games,
face painting, balloon animals, and candy. Free event. |
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FATHER-DAUGHTER
VALENTINE DANCE |
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Takes place the Friday before Valentines Day for children
ages 6-12. Registration for this event begins mid-January.
Limited amount of tickets. Fathers and Daughters will enjoy
dinner, corsage, photo and a night of endless fun and dancing
for a nominal fee. This event takes place at the Conway Senior
Center.
The Parks and Recreation Dept. will attempt to offer a
"Couples Valentine Dance" in 2005. This event will be held
at the Conway Senior Center and is open to any adult and
their "sweetheart". Tickets will go on sale in
January. |
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HOOK
A KID ON GOLF |
|
National program designed to teach kids, ages 8-13, about
the fundamentals of golf. Held at the Conway Golf Club Fee
includes a beginners golf set, shirt and lessons. Held in
July. |
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MOVIES |
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During the summer and fall months, movies are shown at the
new Boardwalk located at the Conway Marina, once a month.
Movies are free and begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Popcorn
and sodas are available for a small fee. |
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SANTA
CALLING |
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Held mid-December. Children ages 3-9 are eligible for this
program. "Santa" will call and talk to each child
regarding their Christmas wish list. Free program. |
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SHAG
LESSONS |
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Lessons are offered in six week sessions throughout the year,
for an hour each week. Participants must register for lessons,
fee is charged. |
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SUMMER
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM |
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Eight week program is for children ages 7-13. Registration
begins first of May. The program begins in June and is held
at Collins Park. Participants enjoy various educational hands-on
activities, field trips, swimming, and many more fun activities.
Weekly fee is charged to attend program. |