AlexandriaNews - Youth Volunteer Coaches Needed

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The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is currently seeking volunteers to coach youth baseball, softball, field hockey, swimming, track and field, Rugby, summer basketball and football.? CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED.? Interested persons should call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402 or e-mail mac.slover@alexandriava.gov or Tamika.coleman@alexandriava.gov.

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WAHOOS Swim Team Registration Underway

The Wahoos swim program offers youth ages 6 - 18 of all abilities the opportunity to develop their own unique potential.? The program will promote individual achievement and team camaraderie in an atmosphere of friendly competition.? Developing and experienced swimmers alike can refine their freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, turns and starts with an experienced coaching staff.? Swim meets are scheduled every Saturday morning from mid-June through early August.? There will be a parents meeting and the first team practice on Tuesday, May 29 at the TC Williams High School in the Rotunda Room at 5:00 p.m.? Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters continuously. Registration is now running through May 29, 2012.? For more information, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402 or go on the Recreation Department's web site at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

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City-Wide Hershey Track and Field Youth Games

The Hershey's Track and Field Program is a City-wide track meet where winners can advance through District, Regional, State and National Competitions.? Participants can register at any City Recreation Center.? The local meet will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at TC Williams High School.? Youth can compete in the 50, 100, 200, and 400 meter dash; 800 and 1600 meter run, 4 x 100 relay, softball throw and standing long jump. Please note: 7 & 8 year olds will not advance beyond the City-wide event. Registration period is now running through May 11, 2012.? The Hershey's Track and Field Program is open for City of Alexandria residents only.? Participants can participate in the following events depending on their age group (Age as of December 31, 2012).

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50 meter dash????????????????????? ?????????????Standing Long Jump

100 meter dash???????????????? ????????????????Softball Throw

200 meter dash

400 meter dash

4 x 100 meter relay

800 meter run

1600 meter run

Boys and Girls ages 7 & 8 can participate in the 50 meter dash, standing long jump and the softball throw only.? This age group will not advance to the district or state meet.

Boys and Girls ages 9 - 12 can participate in one field event and two running events and the relay; or two field events and one running event and the relay for a total of four events. Since ages 9 ? 12 (4 x 100 relay) will not advance to the North American Final, those age groups will be allowed to participate in a relay as an extra event at the local, district and or state meet.? First and second place winners in this age group will advance to the district track meet which will be held in June in Fauquier County.

Boys and Girls ages 13 & 14 can participate in one field event and two running events; or two field events and one running event.? Relays are considered running events for this age group. First and second place winners in this age group will advance to the district track meet which will be held on June 5 in Fauquier County.

For more information or to register online, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402 or go on the Recreation Department's web site at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

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Youth Rugby Program Registration

The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural; Recreation Services Division is now accepting registration for non-contact and tackle Rugby through May 31, 2012.? This program is designed to incorporate the basic Rugby skills of running, passing, team support and decision making in a physically safe and non-threatening environment.? Boys and girls ages 6 - 15 are eligible to participate and the registration fee is $30.00.? For more information or to register online, call the Youth Sports Office at 703.746.5402 or go on the Recreation Department's web site at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

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Alexandria Titans Youth Tackle Football Registration

The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Centers, Playgrounds and Youth Sports Division is now accepting registrations for the Alexandria Titans Youth Tackle Football program.? Teams are formed in the following weight divisions and participate in the Fairfax County Youth Football League: Anklebiters, 75 lbs/ 85 lbs/ 95 lbs/ 110 lbs/ 125 lbs/ and 150 lbs.? Participants will be weighed and assigned to teams according to their weight and age.? This program is for participants ages 7 - 16.

Registration fee is $30.00.? All participants must have a Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Identification Card upon registration.? The Sportsmanship and Equipment Days will be held from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 (Anklebiters & 75 lbs.), Saturday, July 28 (85 lbs. & 95 lbs.) and Saturday, August 4 (110 lbs., 125 lbs & 150 lbs.). The Alexandria Titans Football Camps (free for Titan players only) will be held June 18 ? 21 and July 30 - August 2 from 6:00 ? 8:00 pm at George Washington Middle School.

The Alexandria Titans Youth Football Booster Club is looking for sponsorships for the 2012 season.? For more information or to register online, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402 or go on the Recreation Department's web site at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

Girls Field Hockey Program Registration

The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' Sports Office is accepting registrations for the Girl's Summer Field Hockey Program League for girls ages 9 - 14 years old.? The program will be begin on June 4 and will run through the end of July at the Minnie Howard Field, 3801 West Braddock Road.? The cost is $60.00 per participant.? The deadline for registration is May 31.? All girls must provide their own field hockey sticks, goggles, shin guards and mouthpieces.? The girls are asked to wear athletic wear and tennis or rubber sole turf cleats.? The league will run a clinic at the beginning of the program that will cover the basic fundamental techniques and skills of field hockey, including dribbling, passing, receiving, footwork, body positioning, goal scoring and goal keeping.? Teams will then be formed with 8 on 8 games being played.

For more information or to register online, call the Youth Sports Office at 703.746.5402 or go on the Youth Sports web site at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.
Youth Basketball Fundamental School

The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is now accepting registrations for the Youth Basketball Fundamentals School for boys and girls ages 5 - 12.? The school will run on Saturday's from July 7 through July 28, 2012 at Francis Hammond Middle School located at 4646 Seminary Road.? Participants will learn the fundamentals of ball handling, shooting,? passing, dribbling and rebounding.? Registration fee is $50.00 per child. Register early: Deadline is June 30 or as soon as sessions are filled.? For more information or to register online, contact the Youth Sports Office at 703.746.5402 or go on the Youth Sports web site at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

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National Junior Tennis League

The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is now accepting registrations for the National Junior Tennis League for boys and girls ages 8 - 16 year old.? The program will run on Monday - Friday June 25 through July 25, 2012 at the tennis courts at George Washington Middle School, Patrick Henry Recreation Center and the George Mason Elementary School.? Participants will learn the fundamentals of tennis in a fun and exciting environment.? Participants will meet new friends, expand their minds and get important exercise.?? Registration fee is $30.00 per child. Register early: Deadline is June 15 or as soon as locations are filled.? For more information or to register online, contact the Youth Sports Office at 703.746.5402 or go on the Youth Sports web site at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

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