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Adult Athletics & Programs
979-297-4533
Chris Thompson, Facility Assistant-Leagues & Programs
Register for all programs listed below at The Recreation Center, 91 Lake Rd.
FALL 2010 GROUP X CLASS SCHEDULE
NEW PROGRAMS
First Time Fitness
Are you new to the wellness industry, feel overwhelmed in the fitness center, or need advice planning a holistically healthy lifestyle? These FREE orientations are designed to acquaint beginners to the world of health and fitness. Receive helpful information regarding healthy eating and metabolism before touring the fitness center and learning each machine. Participants will learn a wide range of exercises ranging from highly technical machinery to simple body weight resistance.
Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson
Date: Ongoing throughout the year! Inquire within The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson for a schedule of sessions!
Time: Varies for each session – find the right fit for your schedule!
Age: 18+
Fee: FREE
Registration : Ongoing beginning August 30, 2010.
The Fitness Bank
Are you interested in beginning a workout regimen but aren’t sure where to start? Are you a fitness enthusiast looking for a new split to avoid burnout? The Workout Bank is a collection of pre-made workout routines designed to target all areas of the body. Whether you’re looking to isolate a particular body part or combine multiple muscles, the bank contains numerous exercise options. The Fitness Bank will be kept at the Recreation Center desk, so scroll through for a workout of your choice and simply follow the instructions!
Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson
Fee: FREE
Registration: None! The Fitness Bank is open to all beginning August 30, 2010!
Personal Training
Sign up today for individualized assistance with your exercise program! Our trainer will customize strength and conditioning programs for optimal cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and physical strength. Receive routine body composition measurements to track your progress, and complete exercise routines with the assistance of a certified professional. Set your goals to be as challenging as you desire!
Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson
Date: Visit the Recreation Center – Lake Jackson to schedule your sessions beginning August 30, 2010!
Time: Varies for each session – find the right fit for your schedule!
Age: 18+
Fee: $25/member and $30/non-member per hour long session
Registration : Ongoing beginning August 30, 2010. Check session availabilities at The Recreation Center front desk!
ATHLETICS
Adult Singles Tennis Tournament
Single day Adult Tennis Tournament. Play will feature round-robin matches followed by a seeded playoff. Winners earn championship T-shirts at the completion of the event. Prizes will be awarded to top male and female finishers!
Facility: Mac Lean Tennis Courts
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Time: 9:00am (Games will begin)
Age: 18+
Fee: $5 + 1 new can of balls to be brought to the tournament
Registration: Ends September 10, 2010 (NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!)
Men's Adult Softball - Fall
6-week Adult Softball League followed by a double elimination playoff tournament. You may sign up in the C league or D league. A minimum of four teams is required for each! There will be a guarantee of 14 games. Post-season tournament winners in both the C and D league earn championship T-shirts at the completion of the playoff. Top teams from each league will play in a single-elimination tournament to crown an overall champion!
Facility: MacLean Adult Softball Fields
Date: Each Wednesday beginning September 22, 2010. Mondays will be reserved for makeups.
Time: Dependent upon # of teams registered
Age: 18+
Fee: $350/team
Registration Deadline: Registration begins August 19, 2010 and ends September 10, 2010 (NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!)
4X4 Adult Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament
Single day Adult Volleyball Tournament. Teams require no less than three players and no more than six. Play will feature round-robin games followed by a seeded playoff. Post-season winners earn championship T-shirts at the completion of the playoff.
Facility: MacLean Park Sand Volleyball Courts
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 9:00am (Games will begin)
Age: 18+
Fee: $25/team
Registration: Begins August 30, 2010 and ends September 29, 2010 (NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!)
Adult Singles Tennis Tournament
Single day Adult Tennis Tournament. Play will feature round-robin matches followed by a seeded playoff. Winners earn championship T-shirts at the completion of the event. Prizes will be awarded to top male and female finishers!
Facility: Mac Lean Tennis Courts
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time: 9:00am (Games will begin)
Age: 18+
Fee: $5 + 1 new can of balls to be brought to the tournament
Registration: Begins August 30, 2010 and ends October 20, 2010 (NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!)
2010 Dunbar Disc Golf Tournament
Single day Disc Golf T0urnament. Format will feature stroke play with longest drive and closest to the pin competitions. Winners earn championship T-shirts at the completion of the event!
Facility: Dunbar Park
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time: 9:00am
Age: 13+; participants below 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Fee: $15/registrant
Registration: Begins August 30, 2010 and ends November 10, 2010 (NO LATE REIGSTRATIONS!)
INFORMAL SPORTS
Informal Sports are designed as a leisure activity meant to provide entertainment and enjoyment for its participants without umpires or referees. Most of our Informal Sports have a round robin structure where each team or individual has the opportunity to play one another while the league coordinator maintains the overall standings.
Sand Volleyball
Facility: MacLean Sand Volleyball Court
Date: Thursday & Friday Evenings
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Age: 18+
Fee: FREE
Structure: Round Robin League and Open Play
Registration: Begins Monday, August 23, 2010 and remains open.
Tennis
Facility: MacLean Tennis Courts
Date: Scheduled by Players
Time: Scheduled by Players
Age: 18+
Fee: FREE
Structure: Round Robin League and Open Play
Registration: Begins Monday, August 23, 2010 and remains open.
Racquetball
Facility: The Recreation Center Racquetball Courts
Date: Scheduled by Players
Time: Scheduled by Players
Age: 18+
Fee: FREE
Structure: Round Robin League and Open Play
Registration: Begins Monday, August 23, 2010 and remains open.
Kickball
Facility: MacLean Park
Date: Each Sunday evening beginning September 5, 2010
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Age: 18+
Fee: FREE
Structure: Round Robin League and Open Play
Registration: Begins Monday, August 23, 2010 and remains open.
Ultimate Frisbee
Facility: MacLean Park
Date: Each Sunday evening beginning September 5, 2010
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Age: 18+
Fee: FREE
Structure: Round Robin League and Open Play
Registration: Begins Monday, August 23, 2010 and remains open.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Playin' Hooky
Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson Lifeguard Conference Room
Date: 2nd Friday of each month
Time: Check the Recreation Center front desk for the schedule of events!
Age: 18+
Fee: Regular admission fees apply
Gather amongst your peers for these fun-filled educational opportunities! Each session includes a guest lecture covering a variety of important health topics. Cool off in the pool, play exciting games, enjoy great food and earn valuable knowledge towards a healthy future!
Registration: Open to all! No registration required.
Walk Across Texas
Walk across the Lone Star State at The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson! The trek from El Paso to Beaumont is an incredible 834 miles long! Utilize our state-of-the-art fitness center cardio equipment, scenic outdoor trails, or your own preferred setting to cover the distance. Submit your weekly progress at the front desk! Prizes will be awarded to those who can make their way across the state in a year. This is a free ongoing program and we welcome you to jump start your healthy lifestyle with a new healthy habit — exercise!
Bike the Nation
Cycle across the nation at The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson! Bike the 3,310 miles from Seattle, Washington to Miami, Florida using one of our recumbent bikes, upright bikes, or a cycle of your own. Prizes will be awarded to those who can cycle across the nation in a single year. Submit your weekly progress at the front desk! This free ongoing program welcomes you at any time – start your challenge today!
Swim the Coast
Complete your tri-sport training with the toughest of challenges by swimming the Texas coast at The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson! Using our spacious indoor complex, the outdoor pool, or a facility of your choice, complete the 215 miles of coast line from Corpus Christi to Galveston! Submit your weekly progress at the front desk! Prizes will be awarded to those who can swim the distance in 18 months.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Erase Hunger
Benefit the Houston Food Bank by participating in this simple community outreach program! Cans of food will be used to spell the word ‘HUNGER’ within The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson. For every $1 donated at the front desk, The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson will remove a canned item until the entire word has been erased! All food and proceeds will be given to the Houston Food Bank. Donors will receive special recognition within the Recreation Center.
Facility: The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson
Date: Begins October 1, 2010
Fee: $1/can
Habitat for Humanity
Give a family the gift of a house within the Brazoria County community! The Recreation Center – Lake Jackson will assemble a crew to partake in one of the most rewarding experiences around: Habitat for Humanity. Builds occur on weekdays throughout the year – sign up now to join the group! Breakfast and lunch are provided during each build. Check out habitatsbc.org for additional details!
Facility: Throughout Brazoria County
Age: 18+
Date: 5-6 builds throughout the year beginning in October
Fee: FREE
Registration: Sign up at the Recreation Center front desk beginning August 23, 2010.