Stanly Community College Athletics

Baseball

2|4 - SCC Men vs. USC Lancaster (DH) (away) 1:00pm
2|5 - SCC Men vs. USC Lancaster (DH) (home) 1:00pm

Softball

2|2 - SCC Ladies vs. Florence- Darlington Tech (home) 1:00pm
2|2 - SCC Ladies vs. Florence- Darlington Tech (home) 3:00pm

Baseball home games are played @ Don Montgomery Park in Albemarle, NC. Softball home games are played @ Officer Jeff Shelton Memorial Park in Locust, NC.

Pfeiffer University Athletics

Baseball

2|4 - Pfeiffer Men vs. Belmont Abbey (Catawba Tournament) (away) 12:00pm
2|5 - Pfeiffer Men vs. Mars Hill (Catawba Tournament) (away) 1:00pm
2|5 - Pfeiffer Men vs. Catawba (Catawba Tournament) (away) 4:00pm

Volleyball

2|4 - Pfeiffer Men vs. King (home) 2:00pm

Basketball

2|4 - Pfeiffer Ladies vs. Converse (away) 3:00pm

Tennis

2|5 - Pfeiffer Ladies vs. USC- Aiken (home) 2:00pm
2|5 - Pfeiffer Men vs. USC- Aiken (home) 2:00pm

Vac & Dash Waffle House Run

February 12, 2012 - 6:30am - 9:00am

Vac & Dash Waffle House Run February 12. A 6.8 Mile Run with friends. Stick around for breakfast at the Waffle House after the run. For more information please call 704.983.3274

YMCA Run For Their Lives 5K

February 19, 2012 - 3:00pm - YMCA Run For Their Lives 5K will take place in Albemarle, NC on Sunday, February 19, 2012

Stanly Community Colleges Mens Baseball

February 22, 2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Stanly Community Colleges Mens Baseball Team will take on Belmont Abbey 1pm. This game will be played at home at Don Montgomery Park so be sure to come out and support the Eagles! For more information please call 704.982.0121

Dixie Girls Softball

(Ages 9-18)- This intermediate softball program consists of teams of youngsters living inAlbemarle, and is for youngsters born in the years of 1993-2002. Cost is $50 for city residents and $75 for non residents. Register January 10  February 24 at the AP&R office. Those registering from February 27 to March 5 will be charged an additional $5. A birth certificate is required at time of registration.

EXERCISE CLASSES:

Free exercise classes and open to the public. Step and Flex is offered on Mondays from 1:15-1:30 and Sit N Fit is offered immediately after from 1:30- 2:15. A rotation of classes such as Movin & Groovin, Trim N Tone, Lets Get Kickin, and Stretch N Balance are offered on Tues/Thurs from 8:30-9:15am. Remember all these classes are free of charge!

Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
For More information call Pamela Allen at 704/986-3781

Dixie Girls Softball (Ages 9-18)

This intermediate softball program consists of teams of youngsters living inAlbemarle, and is for youngsters born in the years of 1993-2002. Cost is $50 for city residents and $75 for non residents. Register from NOW to February 24 at the AP&R office. Those registering from February 27 to March 5 will be charged an additional $5. A birth certificate is required at time of registration.

Oliver Webster
Superintendent of Recreation
Albemarle Parks & Recreation
Phone (704) 984-9562

Dixie Youth Coach Pitch Baseball

(Ages 6-8)- This beginning baseball program consists of teams of boys and girls living in Albemarle, and is for boys and girl born between May 1, 2003 and April 30, 2006. Cost is $30 for city residents February 7March 9. Those registering from March 12 to March 19 will be charged an additional $5. A birth certificate is required at time of registration.

Babe Ruth Boys Baseball(Ages 13-15)

This intermediate/advanced baseball program consists of teams throughout Stanly County, and is for youngsters who do not turn 16 before May 1, 2012. Cost is $50 for city residents and $75 for non-residents. Register at the Albemarle Parks and Recreation office February 1 through March 9. Those registering from March 12 to March 19 will be charged an additional $5. A birth certificateis required at time of registration
Oliver Webster
Superintendent of Recreation
Albemarle Parks & Recreation
Phone (704) 984-9562

Dixie Girls Coach Pitch Baseball (Ages 6-8)

This intermediate softball program consists of teams of young girls living in Albemarle, and is for girls born during the years of 2003 to 2005. Cost is $30 for city residents and $45 for non-residents who register from NOW until March 9. Those registering from March 12 to March 19 will be charged an additional an additional $5. A birth certificate is required at time of registration.

Oliver Webster
Superintendent of Recreation
Albemarle Parks & Recreation
Phone (704) 984-9562

Tee Ball

(ages 4-6)- This instructional, non- competitive introduction to baseball and softball is a co- ed program in which participation, fundamentals, and fun come first! The program is for boys and girls born between May 1, 2005 and April 30, 2008. The cost is $20 for city residents and $30 and for non-residents who register February 7March 9. Those registering from March 12 to March 19 will be charged an additional $5. A birth certificate is required at time of registration.

St. Patrick's Day Downtown Mile

March 10, 2012 - St. Patrick's Day Downtown Mile March 10. For more information please call 704.983.3274

2012 Mini-Medley Relay

The 2012 Mini-Medley Relay will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012.
This ten mile team relay race will feature elementary (grades 4-5), middle school (grades 6-8), high school (grades 9-12), family, corporate, masters (40 and over), and open divisions and will begin at 9 am. A one mile Fun Run will begin at 8:30 am. Registration is conducted by teams, with entry fees ranging from $70 for school age teams to $95 for family, corporate, masters, and open teams. Fun Run is $10. Registration deadline is Monday, March 12th. For further information, call the AP&R office at 704- 984-9560.

Shamrock (Criterium Race)

March 16, 2012 - March 17, 2012

(Shamrock) The 2012 Shamrock is a Criterium Race that will be held in Downtown Albemarle on March 16th and 17th. For more information please contact 704.986.2583

SPRING SOCCER

Challengers British Soccer Training Program provides weekly training, conditioning, and skill development for all soccer players. Age appropriate sessions by professional British coaching staff will certainly increase your players love for the game, as well as provide skill development and fun!
Dates are 3/20 thru 4/24... Ages 7-9
$75.00, Ages 10-14 $80.00.
Call AP&R
704-984-9560
Fax: 704-982-0179
Email: parks@ci.albemarle.nc.us

Challenger First Kicks Soccer

This is a new and exciting program that teaches basic soccer skills while developing strength, balance, coordination, listening skills, cooperation and teamwork for children 2-6 years old. Professional, licensed British coaches will make sure your child has a positive First Kicks experience!!!!! Tuesday evenings March 20 thru April 24 at Albemarle Soccer Complex. Ages 2-3 (2 to 3pm) Ages 4-5 (3 to 4pm), Ages 5-6 (4 to 5pm). Cost is $75 and includes t-shirt and soccer ball. For more information and to sign up go online at www.challengersports.com
Oliver Webster
Superintendent of Recreation
Albemarle Parks & Recreation
Phone (704) 984-9562

Albemarle Parks and Recreation Present the Mini-Medley Relay

March 26, 2012 -
Albemarle Parks and Recreation Present the Mini- Medley Relay March 26. For more information please call 704.983.3274

Vac & Dash Moonlight Half-Marathon and Movie

April 13, 2012 - 10:30pm - 12:00pm - The First Ever Vac & Dash Moonlight Half-Marathon and Movie. Run from the Badin Drive-In to the top of Morrow Mountain and back. Runners will be required to wear lights. We will also provide glow braclets to wear. There are two screens at the Drive- In. Movies will start at sunset. The plan is to show running movies on one screen and regular movies on the other. The race will start at 10:30 pm. Family and friends will be able to relax in a nostalgic atmosphere and enjoy the show while you are racing. Reason to run the race: It involves running, a drive-in and Friday the 13th! Proceeds benefit the United Way of Stanly County. For more information please call 704.983.3274

City Lake Canoeing Tour Deadline

April 27, 2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Come out and enjoy the scenery and weather with Albemarle Parks & Recreation as they tour the beautiful venue of City Lake Park from the water. This canoe expedition will meet at City Lake Park on May 5th at 2:00 pm. Groups will paddle to the City Lake dam and/or up into Long Creek. Boats will be available. The deadline for registration is April 27. The cost is $5.00. Enrollment is limited to 20 people. For more information please call the Albemarle Parks and Recreation at 704.984.9560.

2nd Annual Norwood Arbor Day 5K

April 30, 2012 - 2nd Annual Norwood Arbor Day 5K April 30. For more information please call 704.983.3274

SummerDaze Band @ Locust Cruise-In

May 20, 2012 - 5:00pm - 10:00am
The City of Locust host a Summer Concert Series and Summer Movie Series in their beautiful Downtown. On May 20th the band "SummerDaze" will perform. The concerts are always on the same days as the Locust Cruise-In. All performances start at 6:00pm. The Locust Cruise-In starts at 5:00 in the Locust Town Center. The concert series and Cruise In is a great time to get outside and enjoy wonderful music and unique cars in a beautiful setting. For more information please contact Locust Town Hall at 704.888.5260

SILVER FOX EXERCISE CLASS

SILVER FOX EXERCISE CLASS This club for ages 50 and older meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 11 am for walking, games, and other activities. Call 704-984- 9569 for information.

LOANER RODS AND REELS AVAILABLE (Ongoing Program)
Whether you want to tangle with the legendary monster catfish in Badin Lake or fill up a stringer on Rocky River, first-time and novice anglers in Stanly County are encouraged to borrow rods and reels free of charge to get in on Stanly County's hot fishing action this spring and summer. The loaner rods and reels are located at Rock Creek Park and provided by the Albemarle Parks & Recreation and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), through the WRC's Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. For fishing information and a complete list of the NCWRC's Community Fishing and Tackle Loaner Programs sites contact Albemarle Parks and Recreation Department at (704) 984-9561 or contact the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission at (919) 707-0220.

CITY LAKE PARK DISC GOLF

A new nine-hole disc golf course is now open for play at City Lake Park. This course, which begins along the lakeside trail and ends near the park amphitheatre, features a design that is suited to the beginning disc golfer, as well as to youth and senior play. Albemarle Parks and Recreation provides disc rental to the public at its Rock Creek Park office, as well as an 18-hole championship-level course at Morehead Park. For further information on either course, on disc rentals, or on disc golf in general, call AP&R at 704- 984-9560

FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION

The Sr. Center has exercise classes that can benefit you and they are FREE!
Alive N Kicking-Mon.-Thurs. at 1:15pm. a 45 min aerobic workout

Chair Movers-Mon.-Thurs. at 2:05pm a 30 min workout done completely in the chair

Alive N Kicking at the Waddell Center - Wed. at 9:15am a 45 minute aerobic workout

Wii Thurs. at 2:45pm to 4:30pm (drop by anytime) an interactive video game. We currently have Wii Sports that include the following games: tennis, softball, bowling, boxing and golf. Come see what your grandchildren are playing!

Stanly County Senior Services Dept.
283 North Third Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-986-3769

HIKING CLUB!!

The Uwharrie Hikers, a new hiking club for residents of Stanly, Montgomery, and Randolph counties (and neighboring areas) has been formed and invites members of all ages who enjoy the outdoors to join us for regular hikes and outings. There is no fee to join the club, but members must complete an Albemarle Parks and Recreation release and information form before participating in any club event. Information on the club call Albemarle Parks and Recreation at 704-984-9560.

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