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Fall Sports Registrations

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:23:37 +0000

CheerleadingRegistration will be through May 18th.
Registration fees are $60. in-city residents and $80. out-of-city residents.
Ages 6 – 14 as of September 1, 2012.

Tackle Football

Registration will be through June 15th.

Registration fees are $60. in-city residents and $80. out-of-city residents.

Ages 6 – 12 as of September 1, 2012.

Fall Baseball

Registration will be through June 15th.

Registration fees are $60. in-city residents and $80. out-of-city residents.

Ages are 4 – 12 as of November 1, 2012.

You can register at the Larry D. Bagwell Gym at the J.B. “Red” Owens Complex or online at…

The Nation’s #1 Volleyball Clinic is coming to Easley

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:55:29 +0000

Olympic Gold Medalist and the Nation’s premier skills instructor, Pat Powers, will be at JB Owens Recreations Facility on June 20-21(9am-4pm,9am-2pm) to present the highly successful “Over-Correction” method of skill development. This Advanced Clinic is for Junior Players and Will Cover:

How to pass using backspin on the ball
How to acquire more power when hitting
How to use your peripheral vision when hitting
How to line up an approach to hit
Setters: How to time your hitters
Setters: How to run an offense
How to “snap” a ball when hitting and serving
Why to watch only the hitter when playing defense (important!)
How to develop a great float and jump serve
Advanced blocking techniques
Verbal and non-verbal communication

The three fundamentals stressed in the clinic common to all team sports are:

Playing the game of volleyball three seconds into the future
Using peripheral vision when playing
Reacting to bodies instead of the ball

Competition suited for all skill levels
Juniors: Learn how to position yourself for a college scholarship
Over 1970 Participants in 2011

What you get:

12 hours of the best instruction in the nation!
Camp T-Shirt!
3-Page Tip Handout Sheet! Registration Fee: $140

ONLY 60 SPOTS AVAILABLE

To sign up, please visit http://www.VBClinics.Com
E-mail Pat@VBClinics.Com
Phone (760) 635-3994

Registration open online March 18th.

2012 Easley Recreation Cheerleading Registration

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:28:51 +0000

Registration Dates: April 16th — May 18th

Registration fees: $60.00 in city/ $80.00 out of city

Ages 6 – 14 as of September 1, 2012.

***NEW UNIFORMS THIS YEAR!!!

*** Everybody has to get a NEW uniform.

Uniform fittings will be as follows:

Ages 6 – 7 – May 21st from 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Ages 8 – 9 – May 22nd from 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Ages 10-14 – May 24th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm

(Uniform includes top, skirt, bloomers, and pompoms)

WEAR A BATHING SUIT UNDER YOUR CLOTHING FOR UNIFORM FITTING

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August 2011 Recreation Committee Meeting

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:32:36 +0000

Recreation Committee Meeting

August 9, 2011, 8:00 a.m.

Conference Room City Hall

Members Present: City Administrator Fox Simons, Mayor Larry Bagwell, Councilman Brian Garrison, Councilman Chris Mann, Councilwoman Kim Valentin, Gregg Powell, Scott Price.

The press was notified and Jeff Brush with The Easley Patch, and Jason Evans with the Easley Progress was present. Lisa Garrett served as the recording secretary.

Councilman Garrison called the meeting to order and turned it over to Mr. Simons.

First item discussed was the gym floor. Service Master has been out drying the floor but it is still buckling. The estimate to repair is approximately $50,000 and it will be filed on the city’s insurance. The work will begin Aug. 10^th. Gregg is currently working on getting estimates from different sprinkler companies to try and correct this problem from happening again.

The concession stand is out to bid the budget was $175,000 to $200,000. So far the low bid is $325,000.00. The kitchen and acceleration in building prices if the reason for the high estimates.

Pre-bid for the batting cages opens the 16^th. There is also some concern in pricing for this project also.

Florence and Hutchin is giving an estimate to fix the parking lot where the soccer fields are. All three of these projects will be discussed when all the cost are in.

With the BLWS just completing the Mayor had some concern over the lack of shade at the fields for the spectators. He would like some discussion on which is more important, batting cages or shade. But the question was how shade can be utilized and still see the field from the press box.

The new playground equipment is in at Hagood Park. Suggestions have been made for a dog park within the city. Hagood Park has a good location for this type of park but again trees would need to be planted for more shade. The plan for Hagood also includes 2 sand volleyball courts and the tennis and basketball courts being resurfaced. Also a possible horseshoe area and gravel parking.

The Dog Park would have separate areas for small dogs and large dogs. Dogs cannot be left unattended. There would also be water fountains for dogs and their owners. Benches would also be provided.

Councilwoman Valentin suggested some type of art work be put up along the walking trail at the complex. Have the schools, for example, have students art work (large scale) displayed for a certain length of time and it changed out several types a year or every so many weeks. This could encourage more people to use the trails.

Mr. Simons met with Charlie Johnson, a consultant out of Chicago, about doing a market analysis for naming rights at the complex. The cost would be $8800.00. This could possibly bring in $50,000 in revenue over a 10 yr period of time for one name right, i.e. Wachovia Bank Court, Palmetto Easley Hospital Field, etc. After the study Gregg and Scott would solicit sponsorship. Mayor Bagwell suggested Scott Price do the job instead of paying someone else to do the same thing. Councilwoman Valentin was in agreement with the Mayor. Councilman Mann suggested a sub-committee of the recreation committee of citizens to help with marketing ideas and get involved to bring in more contacts. Everyone was in agreement.

Councilman Mann suggested having a brick walkway between fields 3 and 1 and sell the bricks as a fund raiser. More information will be obtained on this project.

Scott Price suggested the complex have better signage directing people to the different fields, more information to come on this.

The gym hours were discussed; currently the gym is open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. mon-sat. and 1-5 on Sundays. Councilman Mann suggested the committee talk to the people who are using the gym in the early morning hours and see how it would affect them if the hours were changed. There was also some discussion on charging a higher fee for out of city residence. This was tabled until the next meeting.

There was some discussion about a plaque in the gym for the Mayor with his bio and picture; also one for J.B. Red Owens. This way visitors would know who these people are and why the park was named after them.

The City Athletic Hall of Fame was discussed briefly. The last person inducted was Stanley Morgan in 1990. It was suggested that a citizen committee be formed to set up some criteria.

The committee will meet again in 4-6 weeks. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

Southern Football Kid Bowl Classic – Pics Page 1

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:32:57 +0000

Location: J.B. Red Owens Recreation Complex, Easley, SC
Date: Monday November 29th- Sunday December 5th

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Southern Football Kid Bowl Classic – Pics Page 2

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:52:12 +0000

Location: J.B. Red Owens Recreation Complex, Easley, SC
Date: Monday November 29th- Sunday December 5th

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Southern Football Kid Bowl Classic – Pics Page 3

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:49:07 +0000

Location: J.B. Red Owens Recreation Complex, Easley, SC
Date: Monday November 29th- Sunday December 5th

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Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:07:24 +0000

Location: J.B. Red Owens Recreation Complex, Easley, SC
Date: Monday November 29th- Sunday December 5th

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Fall 2010 Coaches Pitch Tournament Pics

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:52:02 +0000

Here are some photos from our 2010 Fall 2010 Coaches Pitch Tournament.

Be sure to share them with family and friends.

Remember, “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” -John Woode

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Kenny A. Younce Sr.
Athletic Director
office – (864) 855-7933 ext. 107
hotline – (864) 306-3970

Easley Hosts Big League Baseball World Series for 10th Year

Easley Parks and Recreation Department — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:57:26 +0000

Easley proudly hosts the Big League Baseball World Series for the 10th consecutive year July 28-Aug 4. Eleven teams from around the world meet in Easley to compete for the title of World Champions. Teams from Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Canada, Mexico, and Europe-Middle East-Africa will make up the International Pool. The US Pool will be represented by teams from the East, West, Southwest, Southeast, Central, and the local host team representing SC District 1. Big League is a division of Little League International. The players age range from 16-18 years old.

Each year, the series grows in popularity, as changes are made to continually improve the event. This year is no exception. On Aug 4th, the championship game played in “Prime Time”. ESPN will televise the championship game under the lights for the first time.

So while other towns slow down in the heat of the summer, Easley pulls out all the stops and comes together to create an experience to last a lifetime. The shops of Easley see new customers. The hotels welcome guests from near and far. The restaurants in town will introduce their local cuisine. All because the boys of summer come to Easley, SC to play a game. All because of the Big League Baseball World Series.

BLWS Schedule:

July 27th Fan Fest – Homerun Derby and Free Concert; ‘Boys like Girls’
July 28 – Aug 2 World Series Pool Play
Aug 3 Pool Championship Games
Aug 4 Championship Game Live on ESPN2, 8:00pm
See the Big League World Series Webpage for more information