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Norcross 11U baseball team wins county championship The 11U Norcross travel baseball team won the 11U Greater Gwinnett Baseball League championship in the AA division. Norcross beat Buford 5-2 and 6-5 in the best of three series on June 8 at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville. Back row, L-R: Assistant Coach Mike Stogner, Assistant Coach Glenn Aspinwall, Head Coach Kevin Hallam, Assistant Coach Dan Cogan. Middle row, L-R: Harrison Stogner, Jess Cogan, Davis Hallam, Gregory Green, Dawson Hamilton, Teddy Gassert. Front row, L-R: Turner Hill, Drew Hill, Ryan Shaw, Everett Craig, Josh Aspinwall. Courtesy of Gina S. Gassert

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Mill Creek Athletic Association Bogan Park www.millcreekaa.net Collins Hill Athletic Association Collins Hill Park www.chaasports.com Dacula Athletic Association Dacula Park www.dacula.com Baseball DATES FOR 2013 FALL BASEBALL SEASON Evaluations: August 3rd Season Start: August 24th Fall Rec. Wood Bat Tourney: Weekend of September 21st North Gwinnett Athletics George Pierce Park www.ngbsa.org On-line registration is already occurring. LATE REGISTRATION FEE Registered players, after or on 8/1/2013 will be accessed A $50.00 late registration fee: Baseball and Softball.

Shiloh Athletic Association Lenora Park www.saa-youth.org Greater Lilburn Athletic Association Lions Club Park www.eteamz.com/GLAA Mountain Park Athletic Association Mountain Park Park www.plaympaa.com Peachtree Ridge Youth Athletic Association Peachtree Ridge Park pryaabaseball.com Norcross Youth Baseball/Softball Pinckneyville Park www.norcrossbaseballsoftball.com Registration for the fall recreational Baseball/Softball season begins in July. Online registration will be available 24/7 during that time. When the registration time frame approaches, this website will be updated with the specific registration start and end dates.

Lawrenceville Youth Athletic Association Rhodes Jordan Park www.lyasports.com Duluth Athletic Association Shorty Howell Park www.duluthyouth.com Late registration begins August 18, 2013 *$25.00 late fee will be accessed. Walk-up registration: August 17, 2013, 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10am *Sorry, DYBSA no longer accept checks! *$10.00 administration fee will be added to all walk-up registrations (with the exception of scholarship players). Register online to avoid additional fees. South Gwinnett Athletic Association South Gwinnett Park www.sgaasports.com Lanier Athletic Association Sugar Hill area www.lanieraa.com/index.php

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LIFE & CYCLING

A Balancing Act For the Entire Family

by abby wilkerson

AND THEN WE HAD KIDS…

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“When the kids were younger, they enjoyed riding around the neighborhood and exploring mountain bike trails. Somewhere along the way, we stopped riding and our three kids got involved in basketball, soccer, and lacrosse,” Edie commented. “As parents we found ourselves carting kids to practices and games. While the kids exercised, we found ourselves as mere spectators, leaving little time left in the day to exercise ourselves.”

t’s your typical love story, really – boy meets girl. Girl likes boy. Boy takes girl on bike ride across the state for a first date. That’s how it all started for David and Edie Haney, at least.

“As a kid growing up in Europe and in the Midwest, my bike was my mode of transportation,” said Edie Haney. “If I wanted to go to a friend’s house, the ice cream store, or visit the park, I rode my bike. In my teen years I did some bicycle touring throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Tennessee.” “I’ve always enjoyed cycling, and in fact one of the first dates that Edie and I went on over 20 years ago was a cross Florida bike ride,” said David Haney. “However, after we had kids, cycling was not a sport that we had time for. Or rather, didn’t make time for.” As parents to 17-year-old Victoria, 16-year-old Parker, and 14-year-old Madeleine, the formerly very active Haneys found themselves catering to the lives of their now very active children.

Parker Haney had always enjoyed riding his mountain bike, so David thought he might enjoy trying road cycling. After doing a little research, he discovered the Frazier Cycling youth development program right in their own backyard. Once he joined Frazier Cycling, the Haneys learned that the parents were encouraged to ride at the practices, too. David began taking Parker to practice, and getting in a little practice himself, soon riding at all the practices along with the other kids and adults on the team. About a year later, Parker was riding with his sister, Madeleine, on vacation and the two decided to race. It was obvious that Madeleine also enjoyed riding fast, so Parker encouraged her to join the Frazier Cycling Team as soon as we returned home from vacation.

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“Due to my husband's work schedule, it was necessary for me to take Madeleine and Parker to practices on occasion,” said Edie. “I would watch them ride. Many of the other parents encouraged me to bring my bike and ride, too. Before long my other daughter, Victoria, decided that she didn't want to be left out, so she began to ride too.” And the rest is history.

A FAMILY AFFAIR One of the greatest perks of cycling for the Haney family is that it’s a hobby the whole family enjoys. Recent surveys show sport-active children and their parents are losing important time together as a family. Modern parents spend eleven hours less a week with their teenagers than they did two decades ago. Six out of ten 15- and 16-year-olds regularly eat dinner as a family. Children are being benched for missing practice to be with their families and tournaments are replacing church on Sunday for many families. “When all three kids played soccer, we were constantly in the car, carting kids to practices at different times and on different days of the week,” remembers Edie. “On the weekends, it was a struggle to get three kids to three different games, at three different times. Now that all three of them cycle, much of the scheduling conflicts are eliminated and I actually get to watch all of their races. The cycling team all practice at the same time and place. On race weekends, the kids and my husband all race at the same venue at different times.” “All of the races allow for us to race and cheer one another on,” said David. “Victoria and Madeleine are typically racing together, and sometimes Parker and I race the same category. The sport has allowed us to be together on the weekends.” “I enjoy watching my sisters and father race,” said Parker Haney. “When they do well in races I am happy for them. I feel a sense of accomplishment when they win, since we train together.”

IT’S A LIFESTYLE On race weekends, the whole family is up before 6:00 a.m. and on their way to a race – together. No one will ever accuse the Haneys of being slackers: the typical weekend schedule includes a 50-mile ride with Frazier Cycling, back home for quick breakfast, then back with the team for an easy 20-mile ride at 11:30 a.m. In order to accommodate their active lifestyle, the Haney children attend Gwinnett Online Campus, a virtual school (part of Gwinnett

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County Public Schools) that is structured so that students can work at their own pace during their best hours of the day. This style of education allows Victoria, Parker, and Madeleine to travel during the school year for competitions simply by working ahead or taking their laptops with them. They are able to structure their days so that all schoolwork is completed during the week, leaving weekends free for racing and socialization.

ing them to all aspects of life, student athletes can remain one step ahead. On average, high grade point averages and equally high career goals – off the field – are nothing new to upperlevel athletes.

“My time management skills have improved since I started online school. I like to get up early and get started on my schoolwork right away so that I'm able to go to practice at lunchtime and again in the early evening each day,” said Victoria Haney. “I keep a very tight schedule. I like to stay ahead in school so that I can take advantage of various cycling or travel opportunities throughout the year.”

“Sometimes the social aspect of my life gets put off or is mixed with cycling because we have friends on the team and on other teams that we ride with, but it gets tough when you see the same people every day. My schedule is always tight trying to fit other people into my life,” Madeleine said.

Improved time management skills are valuable lessons every high level athlete receives. By taking advantage of all the valuable lessons learned naturally on the playing field and apply-

Thanks to a large number of friends in the cycling community, most of the Haneys’ social activities revolve around cycling, which comes in handy, since late nights don’t mix very well with early mornings.

A SPORT FOR LIFE Thanks to its lifetime, all-inclusive nature, the cycling lifestyle works for the entire Haney family. It’s a sport that every member – from the oldest to the youngest, most athletic to least –

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can participate in. No one has to sit on the sidelines. “There's something about riding a bike that makes you feel like a kid again,” Edie commented. “As a mom, it's a challenge to find time to take care of yourself. With cycling, I get my fitness in at the same time as the kids.” “I plan to ride my bike for the rest of my life,” said Parker. “I can always take a break from racing if it becomes too much, knowing full well that I can get back in to competitive racing again at any time. There are people of all ages on the Frazier Cycling team and I have several great role models over 50 years old who are still racing, getting good results and enjoying themselves while staying fit.” “Balance is critical in our lives today. We try our best to make sure that we have our priorities straight with family, work, school and cycling, and it seems to work well for us,” said David. “We all have schedules and we try to make sure that they align as much as possible. We also know that flexibility is key.”

10 Tips to Reclaim Balance in an Active Family 1

by abby wilkerson

Schedule family time

It’s a strange phenomenon, but putting something on your calendar somehow makes it more “real.” If it works to get you in the gym, it will also work with your family. Schedule a weekly family night, even if the day changes weekly in order to accommodate schedules. Make attendance mandatory – no exceptions.

Try something new

There are more sports out there besides football, baseball, basketball, and soccer. Consider introducing your children to sports that they can enjoy long after their competitive careers are over, such as golf, tennis, cycling, running, or rowing. Encourage them to play different sports and avoid early specialization. Bonus: your children will develop a variety of transferable motor skills, simultaneously reducing the risk of overuse injuries.

Sports are a valuable part of a child's life, and should be accommodated, but certainly not at the expense of everything else. Look for leagues and clubs that balance sports, family and school life. Unless your child is an elite athlete, sports should be primarily a form of recreation. If your child is a part of a team that demands excessive practice, travel, or monetary commitment, consider carefully if it is the right team for your child.

Eight out of ten high school athletes never play collegiate sports of any level, let alone professionally. Few will make it in the majors, but many students have the potential to attend college on a scholarship, as well as enjoy a great career. Make firm rules about keeping grades up as a condition of participating in sports.

Don’t sacrifice one area of health for another

Highly competitive sports requiring extensive training schedules can be potentially dangerous your child. Although sports provide many important life skills, be careful not to overlook the importance of proper nutrition and body-conditioning needed for preventing injuries on and off the playing field. Eight hours of sleep is ideal for the young athlete. Recent research suggests that teen athletes have a significant risk of injury due to lack of sleep – eight or more hours of sleep led to a 68 percent reduction in the possibility of injuries among the young athletes. A balanced diet and adequate sleep are essential for athletes in training – and families of athletes.

Make sure your child has a social life (a real one – not online)

Sports can often require year-round commitment and extensive travel. Without friends and time to simply be a kid, childhood all but disappears. Studies have shown that early sports specialization can interfere with development to the point, potentially causing some young athletes to develop a one-dimensional self-concept – the inability to see sports as simply part of who they are, rather than their sole identity.

Establish a command center

Create a master calendar that lives in a central room in your home. Besides allowing for easier scheduling (not to mention never wondering where Junior is), a master calendar provides a great overall snapshot of how busy your family really is – allowing cuts to be made, if necessary, and creating healthy respect for each other’s time and commitments.

…AND academics

Recognize the importance of unstructured play

Data suggests that a lack of unstructured play time can keep children from growing into happy, well-adjusted adults. Loading your child’s schedule with practices, lessons, and games – with no time left to simply be a child – creates children who don’t know how to be bored (or cope with boredom). Free play is critical for developing social skills, learning to deal with stress, and build valuable problem solving skills.

Look for programs that respect family time…

Don’t forget the rest of the family

It would be easy to let one child’s sports interest rule the schedules of the entire family. If you’re traveling across the southeast every weekend for lacrosse tournaments for one child, his siblings may grow to resent having their weekends dominated by his schedule. Before you allow your children to commit, consider your travel time to practices and games, as well as work schedules, school and homework demands, and carpool availability. Be conscientious of your entire family, as well as time for your own commitments.

Teach your children to say “no.”

It’s wonderful to have a child who enjoys and excels in softball, soccer, and gymnastics, but when combined with typical childhood responsibilities, it may be too much. Saying no teaches prioritization and scheduling – be a good example to your child by showing her how to recognize her limitations

"It's always a good idea to wear a Helmut."

L to R - Tyler (15) , Ryan (19), Chris (22), and Doc (14)

t mid-afternoon on Friday, June 21, 2013, the temperature in Gwinnett County was 86F. Duncan Creek Park’s skate surface added at least five degrees, making it feel like the low 90’s. But it was “Go SkateboardingDay,” a worldwide celebration of skating held annually on June 21. Ignoring the heat and humidity, the Duncan Creek regulars took to their boards and paid homage to their sport.

"With the sun directly above, a skater's shadow looms just before he hits the

Among those gathered were area youths Tyler, Ryan, Chris, and Doc, who ranged in age from 14 to 22. Experienced skaters all, they were happy to talk about their passion. In short order, they covered everything from tricks invented by their heroes, to today’s skating styles and stars, and the reasons they skate.

Most Creative of Sports The essence of skateboarding, much like surfing, is simply hanging on. Skateboarding has evolved to become both sport and art. Initially the skater’s goal is to learn to execute tricks – stunts requiring uncommon skill. Later, the goal becomes the creation of new tricks. Over the roughly 70 years that skateboarding has existed, skaters have developed a variety of skating styles, including downhill, vert (short for “vertical”), street, pool, and freestyle. Today’s skaters generally prefer either vert or street. But, as Tyler pointed out, the styles actually overlap somewhat, and “it gets complicated.” Tony Hawk (the “Birdman” who skated primarily in the 1980’s and 1990’s) is probably the

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most well known of the vert style skaters. (A vert skater uses ramps or in-ground bowls to hoist himself and perform aerial tricks.) Rodney Mullen (still going strong at age 46) is the unanimous choice as pioneer of street style. (A street skater uses any hard, flat surface as his stage, and often transitions - midair - to ride an incline such as a stair rail or ramp). Mullen invented over 30 tricks, including most of the popular ollies, kickflips, and heelflips. Doc stated flatly, “they [Hawk and Mullen] are the founding fathers of modern skating.” With a growing number of skate parks, and the popularity of the Summer X Games, there is occurring somewhat of a “passing of the torch” to a younger generation of innovators. There are many from which to choose, and everyone has an opinion. Tyler views Chris Cole, a professional since 2000, as the premier present-day skater. But Ryan quickly countered that the future is with 18-year-old Nyjah Huston, and opined, “the guy can do anything.”

"Doc transitions perfectly "Through many dangers, toils, and snares, these while maintaining boards have already come!" a perfect ollie."

"Chris getting out of a bowl and into some air."

by Reg L. Carver photography by KAT GODUCO

“Don’t let anything poison your individuality. Break away and look within, not outward.” – Rodney Mullen

Nature of Skaters Upon meeting skaters, it becomes readily apparent that each one is independent at heart. Each has strong opinions about every aspect of the sport, from skating styles, to what materials make the best boards, to clothing and footwear. (Ironically, this independence benefits all skaters. Industry manufacturers must continually offer new choices. This fact is not lost on Chris, who smiled and noted, “through the years, more and more companies have offered more and more choices in everything.”) Among Tyler, Ryan, Chris, and Doc, each has his own reason for skating. Tyler noted the affordability of skating, and pointed out, “all you need is a skateboard and a paved surface.” Ryan developed a natural passion for skating. Reflecting, he noted, “at one time in my life all I had was skating. I would sometimes skate from daylight to dark. Skating is both my passion and release.” Confirming the skater’s independent nature, Chris remembered that he started skating be-

cause “there’s not the organization in skating that exists in other sports. I mean, I can go out and skate anytime I want. I don’t have to wait for a practice or a game.” And Doc recalled with a bit of sadness why he skates. Said Doc, “I skate in memory of a friend who died in a boating accident. He was my skating mentor, taught me a lot. I know he would want me to continue, so I skate to honor him.”

Skate Culture The notion of a specific “skate culture” is part truth and part myth. Perhaps above everything else, skaters revere individuality and diversity – not only in skateboarding, but also in life itself. But paradoxically, most skaters do not like to skate alone. They love the camaraderie at the parks. Tyler unabashedly noted, “I love to show off a bit, and that’s a good thing. It actually makes you a better skater.” Skaters also embrace the inclusive nature of their sport. As people, skaters are as varied as the whole of society. Noted Chris, “Anyone can

learn to skate. It just takes some practice and time.” Added Tyler, “Anyone is welcome here.” Indeed, the sport is beloved the world over; with skating, there are no boundaries of any kind. As time passed that Friday, the skaters started to succumb to the heat. At one point, there was more sitting than skating. But suddenly, out of the blue, a van customized to resemble a popular energy drink pulled up. The doors opened, and two gorgeous twenty-something ladies emerged bearing coolers of free drinks. Surprisingly, the guys started getting their second winds almost immediately. The ladies stayed a bit and watched the action. Funny, but the tricks were more daring than before, and a more competitive atmosphere appeared. Maybe skaters are not much different from other athletes after all. Reg L. Carver is a writer and designer in Johns Creek, Georgia. You may find him at www.reglcarver.com.

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ing is limited only by the athletes’ imaginations.

On Saturday, June 22, 2013 the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center kicked off a two-months long exhibit entitled Skate and Create. It highlights the interaction among the sport of skateboarding, street art, and environmental awareness. With its diversity of topics, it would be difficult to find another event anywhere that appeals to a wider audience.

Skateboard Artistry An important element of skateboarding is style. First and foremost, skaters have placed an artistic bent on the design and look of skateboards. The deck (board component) can be of varying lengths and shapes. And a street art aesthetic has played an important role in their graphic designs. Skaters are just as imaginative in the look of their deck

Atlanta artist Brandon Sadler beginning a "street style" piece. The High Museum of Art purchased some of Sadler's work in 2011 - currently on display in Contemporary Art.

The Sport of Skateboarding

as they are in their skating.

Skateboarding is one of the most creative and exciting of the “individual” sports. Its pioneers include Mark Gonzales (inventor of the “beanplant” and “Hippy Jump”), Tony Hawk (whose first skateboard was donated to the Smithsonian Institute on June 22, 2013, the first day of Skate and Create), and Rodney Mullen (the inventor of numerous tricks, including the ollie, kickflip, heelflip, and 360 flip).

Skater artistry also extends to fashion. Individualists by nature, skaters take their own route regarding apparel. They have made t-shirts paired with board shorts popular as street clothes. In addition, they have made skating shoes must-haves for youngsters who embrace independence.

Skaters continue to create new styles and tricks, stretching the sport’s boundaries. For sheer skill and artistry, 18-year-old Nyjah Huston is leading a new generation. Now a staple of the Summer X Games, skateboard-

All this artistry is in full view at Skate and Create. Included is a mind-boggling array of boards – from vintage to cutting-edge. And the exhibit’s street art and skate-

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themed images reveal the basis of skateboard culture. At Skate and Create, visitors may design their own deck graphics on an interactive wall. Environmental Awareness Skaters have been “environmentalists” in one sense or another since their earliest days of hitting concrete – on streets, sidewalks, and other urban settings. Early on, skaters reaped a reputation for damaging urban spaces. (That said, in the early days there were few alternative places to skate.) But with the construction of skate parks, skaters have shown their appreciation by mostly limiting their sport to designated areas, and by developing a keen interest in environmental causes. Recycling is a major component of skate culture. Skate and Create exhibits various products made from discarded skateboards, including sunglasses and guitars. Visitors to Skate and Create may take home scrap material and make something useful from it. Some participants’ ideas will be displayed on GEHC’s website. Another component of skaters’ environmental efforts is the use of eco-friendly materials in skateboard decks, accessories, and even clothing. Today’s skaters use decks made from combinations of bamboo, cork, and Canadian maple. And skaters are more regularly wearing clothes made from bamboo and hemp. A Fun and Important Exhibit GEHC has put together an exciting, fun, and informative exhibit. It is a hip look at a hip sport. And it enlightens in revealing creativity that protects the environment. Who would have guessed? Skaters are now at the forefront of environmental protection. Skate and Create shows how. The exhibit runs through August 25. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettEHC.org or call 770.904.3500.

Lifting underperforming,

struggling, frustrated athletes through

Sports Psychology by Reg L. Carver

oday’s athletes are performing at the highest levels the world has ever witnessed. New records are regularly being set at all of the most prestigious international events, including the Olympic Games, Tour de France, World Cup, PGA/WPGA and ATP/WTA majors, NBA Finals, and World Series. Athletes are increasingly aware of the importance of nutrition, proper rest, and overall physical conditioning. And they are putting in unprecedented time honing the physical skills required to excel at their sport. But despite all of their impressive feats, the majority of athletes (especially American athletes) overlook the most important component of athletic performance - the mind. This fact was not lost on basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, however, who stated flatly, “Your

mind is what makes everything else work.” And nowadays, the tide is turning. More athletes and coaches are taking note of the psychology of sports performance. Sports Performance Consulting Barbara Greene is an Atlantabased sports performance consultant. Holding a Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology from Argosy University, Greene is the owner of Pure Performance, Inc. She describes her job as helping athletes who are “underperforming, struggling, frustrated, or [not] having fun.” She works with athletes in a variety of sports and at a variety of skill levels, including those in youth league sports, and at the high

school, collegiate, and professional levels. To best serve her clients, she learns as much as possible about each one’s sport. (The below shows Greene studying the mechanics of a baseball swing.) Greene has spent countless hours working with athletes. And each and every one of those hours has paid enormous dividends for her clients. Says Greene, “Athletes spend years perfecting their physical skills. . . . spending a little time gaining additional skills on the mental side of [a] sport can free up big performance.”

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Sports Psychology Individual Performance Issues Athletes’ mental states can be as varied as the athletes themselves. As a result, the issues needing attention can be very specific to each one. Greene approaches each athlete as a puzzle. “I try to figure out which pieces are missing, which pieces are too large, and which are maybe too small,” she notes. One problem common to almost all athletes is “performance anxiety.” Athletes feel extreme pressure to perform – both from outside sources and from within. At an excessive level of anxiety, the muscles stiffen, the concentration erodes, and the athlete does not perform at his or her best. Greene offers of variety of solutions to her clients. She uses a host of relaxation methods, deep breathing exercises, visualization techniques, and more. But she cautions that, even with this common problem, specific solutions vary from one athlete to another. Stephanie Cucaz, a 19-year-old elite cyclist with PCP team in Georgia (and a Pure Performance client), can attest to the positive results from working with Greene. Cucaz says Greene has been “one of the key factors in assisting me with anything from pre-race anxiety to sleeping problems as well as helping me recover from injuries. . . . Her use of relaxation techniques, imagery, positive self-talk, and mental strategies has not only helped me on the bike . . . but they have really helped me grow and learn so much about myself as a person.” Team Dynamics And Performance In addition to working with individual athletes, Greene enjoys working with sports teams. Just like the individual athlete, a successful team must reach the proper psychological balance. A successful team requires that all members learn and respect that team’s specific personalities and dynamics.

Greene believes that all sports teams experience a five-step dynamic of development – forming, storming (another word for underperforming), norming, performing, and adjourning. A consultant is sometimes necessary to steer the team through portions, or all, of the process. Otherwise, no matter how many talented individuals are on the roster, the team itself will become mired in storming. Suwanee’s Frazier Cycling is a team client of Greene’s. Coach Ralph Frazier praises her work with his organization. Notes Frazier, “When Barbara joined our program, she made an immediate impact. . . . she has identified potential problems among teammates before they developed into big issues. For the occasions when internal turmoil has risen due to personality conflicts, she’s been able to skillfully resolve the issues to restore harmony on our team. Furthermore, she has restored enthusiasm and confidence after disappointing outcomes.” Application To Everyday Life The education and training Greene brings to sports consulting can also apply to everyday life. Just like in sports, in life we have performance anxiety – school tests, job performance, a variety of social settings. The notions of breathing, relaxation, and visualization apply in these situations. And many have taken notice. Today, sports performance consultants and sports psychologists are heavily recruited by the military and in the corporate world. Greene agrees that New York Yankees great Yogi Berra was ahead of his time when he quipped, “Baseball is 90% mental, and the other half is physical.” Developing optimum mental skills is essential to sports performance – and also to performance in the game of life.

46 Reasons To Help Keep Your

Life Balanced

Sports and Recreation in Gwinnett's Parks by Reg L. Carver photography by Reg L. Carver

The clarion call has been the same for almost 2,500 years. From the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates to present day health practitioners, the advice has remained consistent. For good health and vitality, all are told to eat a balanced diet, get adequate sleep, and exercise regularly. Most children and youths have no problem with this balance. Their appetites and sleep come naturally. And to young people, play is what life is all about – it is foremost in their minds to run, jump, skate, pedal bikes, and swim. Many play team sports in leagues for years. But going into adulthood something often goes awry. The appetite becomes either too large or too small. And adult sleep patterns vary, with many suffering from chronic insomnia. What exactly is it that goes wrong? Why do so many adults become unbalanced? The answer is very simple – a lack of exercise. Many common adult ailments, including obesity, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and diabetes can be linked to a sedentary lifestyle. And in the United States, adults living in the South are even more likely to fall victim to these problems. Life Balance Sports and Recreation Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation (GCPR) offers much in the way of solutions. Maintaining 46 parks covering over 9,000 acres of land, the county takes recreation seriously. In fact, in 2008 GCPR was ranked the number one park agency in the United States. Virtually every type of sport or recreation is offered in Gwinnett County. These include team sports, from baseball and softball, to basketball, football, hockey, and soccer. And many of these offer adult leagues. For those who have the free

time and interest, there are firstrate programs and facilities for all these sports. But not all adults are able to make a team sport commitment. Not all are interested in league play. Many simply want to stay active and lead a balanced life. For these individuals, GCPR offers a broad range of life balance sports and recreation. Fitness and recreation can be found countywide, ensuring that all Gwinnett County residents have options within easy reach. A complete list of offerings can be found at www. gwinnettparks. com. Life balance activities include traditional choices. There are walking and jogging trails in 37 of the county’s parks, with 10 having lighted tracks. And you will find unrivaled pastoral settings for your walk or jog in Jones Bridge Park (abutting the Chattahoochee River), McDaniel Farm Park (once a working farm), Rhodes Jordan Park (its central feature being a fishing lake surrounded by a 1.9 mile trail), and one of the county’s larger parks, George Pierce Park. Fishing lakes or rivers are offered in 12 parks. Among the best options are Jones Bridge Park, the very popular Lenora Park, Rhodes Jordan Park, the large Tribble Mill Park, and Yellow River Park. Other aquatic activities include the outdoor pools at Lenora Park, Rhodes Jordan Park, as well as both outdoor and indoor facilities at Collins Hill Park & Aquatic

Center, Mountain Park Aquatic Center & Activity Building, and West Gwinnett Park & Aquatic Center. Among the activities available are

There are also several community recreation centers offering anything from dance (including ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop) to martial arts (including karate and TaeKwon-Do), gymnastics, yoga, Zumba, even Japanese Swordsmanship. Therapeutic Recreation GCPR offers “specialized and inclusive community-based programs for individuals with special needs.” Activities include track & field, adaptive aquatics, dance therapy, baseball and softball, football, gymnastics, soccer, hockey, tennis, and bowling. For more information and instructions regarding therapeutic recreation, you may contact Janice Rinaldo at janice.rinaldo@ gwinnettcounty.com or call (678) 277-0900. Senior Recreation

swim lessons, stroke clinics, water boot camps, aqua Zumba, and water polo. The entire world of tennis is in Gwinnett County, including instruction. Numerous tennis courts (many lighted) are offered at Bay Creek Park, Dacula Park, Graves Park, Hudlow Tennis Center at Best Friend Park, Lucky Shoals Park, Mountain Park, Rhodes Jordan Park, Rock Springs Park, and Sweet Water Park. GCPR offers something for everyone. For those seeking activities outside the more common sports, various parks offer miles and miles of mountain bike trails, disc golf, equestrian trails, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, and skate complexes.

Gwinnett County offers a comprehensive senior recreation program. Community recreation centers offer billiards, chair volleyball, table tennis, and Wii sports. There are aquatic programs at Mountain Park Aquatic Center, Bethesda Park Aquatic Center, and West Gwinnett Aquatic Center. There are also designated senior centers at Bethesda Park and George Pierce Park. These centers offer a variety of dance (including Line and Ballroom), senior fitness, yoga, and Zumba programs. All Are Welcome Here GCPR is committed to all county residents. Consider making your own commitment to yourself and your health and fitness. You can do no higher good for yourself than to take proper care of your whole being - mind and body. Living a balanced life is not just for the young, but also for the young in spirit.

SPIRIT

CITY FOCUS S P O R T S A N D R E C R E AT I O N

BUFORD, GA

by MATTHEW W. QUINN

he youth of Buford have many athletic opportunities courtesy of the city of Buford, local athletic associations, and Gwinnett County, while Buford Dam provides opportunities for water recreation, trails, and pavilions to rent.

CITY OF BUFORD RECREATION DEPARTMENT Recreation Director Ken Burge oversees the City of Buford’s Parks and Recreation Department. The city offers facilities for youth basketball, baseball, and football for the sports associations that organize the programs. Burge himself is involved in football and basketball. The football fields are located at the sports complex near Buford High School, while the tennis courts are on the opposite side of the school. City Park’s youth baseball fields are located next to that. The basketball program has been around since the early 1980s. Last year, Burge had around 300 participants ages 6-12, 65-35 ratio boys to girls. The number has risen slightly as the local schools have grown, but it has otherwise remained steady. The football program has been around since the mid 1970s. This year the program has 350 football players and 150 cheerleaders. “We’ve won our share of championships,” Burge said. Long ago the choice was made to

play against larger teams from elsewhere in Gwinnett rather than smaller teams from, say, Hall County. The six-year-old team won a championship this year, while the eighth grade team won one the year before last. Those interested in signing up for any city recreational program can visit the city website.

GWINNETT COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION County Athletic Coordinator Gary Schussler said in Buford as in elsewhere, the county partners with non-profit youth athletic associations that utilize county facilities. In Buford, it’s the Mill Creek Athletic Association that provides youth sports. The association hosted 4,664 youth in 2012. However, the county does offer youth sports camps. “We’ll contract with certain organizations that will come into our facility and run sports camps,” he said. The county works with Just Skills Inc. to use Bogan Road Park to host basketball camps over the summer. The county works with All Sports Youth Camps, which uses Bogan Park and Bogan Gym as well as Collins Hill Park to offer various sports camps, including camps specifically dedicated to lacrosse, basketball, football, and flag football. The company also provides a recreational camp that incorporates all sports. Attendance at the camps varies. They can have anywhere from 10 to 40 kids per camp. Those interested in finding out more about the camps can visit the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation website.

MILL CREEK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Mill Creek Athletic Association President Ken Parker said the association has been offering programs at Buford parks since 2002.

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The Buford programs are at Bogan Park and Duncan Creek Park, which is located technically in Dacula. The association offers youth football, cheerleading, baseball, softball, and lacrosse. The two largest sports by participation are baseball and basketball with around 1,000 participants per year. 650 youth participate in football and 350 in cheerleading and softball. Lacrosse has around 300 participants, but it’s the fastest growing. “It’s just the new kid on the block, basically,” he said. “I think it keeps the kids engaged. Kids like to move around and be physical and aggressive.” Football’s registration period has already passed. Fall baseball and softball will start registering in mid-July. Lacrosse will register for its fall season in late July or early August. Winter basketball will begin registration in

City of Buford Recreation Department www.cityofbuford.com/Recreation.aspx

Mill Creek Athletic Association www.millcreekaa.net

Lake Lanier www.lakelanier.com/parks

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/ Departments/CommunityServices/ParksandRecreation

Golfing Opportunities in Buford www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city. aspx?dest=Buford+GA

October. Those interesting in registering can do it at the website www.millcreekaa.net. LAKE LANIER Lake Lanier touches five counties, one of them being Gwinnett. 7.5 million people visit the lake each year. Lake Lanier Resources Manager Nick Baggett said there are multiple public parks on the lake in Buford, including Lanier Park, Lower Overlook Park, and Upper Overlook Park. Buford Dam Park has the largest designated swimming area. The park also offers volleyball and horseshoes. Although there are no boat rental facilities in any of the lake’s parks, many of the parks have boat ramps. East Bank Park is largely dedicated to its boat ramp. Baggett said personal watercraft are permitted at these ramps, although overly large craft like houseboats that obstruct the ramps for hours at a time are not permitted at public facilities. Lake Lanier also offers fishing opportunities. There are striped bass, large-mouth bass, crappies, and catfish. However, those intending to fish in the lake who are of age must have a fishing license provided by the Georgia Department of Natural resources. On land, Lake Lanier features the four-mile Laurel Ridge Trail through Buford Dam Park, Powerhouse Park, and Lower Over look Park. Baggett welcomed visitors to the park, but recommended they be cautious when they swim. Those boating should know how to operate their vehicles and have proper safety equipment on board, while those who are not strong swimmers should wear life jackets. Those interested in reserving pavilions or other spaces at parks can call 770-945-9531.

GOLF Those interested in playing golf can do so in Buford. According to Golflink.com, the Legacy Course at the Legacy on Lanier Golf Club on Holiday Drive is a public golf course with 18 holes on 6,580 yards. The club is part of the Lake Lanier Islands resort and according to it website includes a fully-stocked golf shop as well as “Billy” bunkers lined with zoysia designed by golf designer Billy Fuller. The PineIsle Course at the PineIsle Resort and Golf Club, also on Legacy Road, is open to the public and features 18 holes on 6,514 yards. Both courses have a par of 72.

city of Buford parks and sports facilities ► Legion Fields Baseball/Softball - 2750 Sawnee Ave., Buford GA 30518

► Buford City Park Gym Basketball 601 South Hill St., Buford GA 30518

► Sawnee Avenue Tennis Courts 2750 Sawnee Ave., Buford GA 30518

► Buford Community Center Town Park 2200 Buford Hwy., Buford GA 30518

► Buford Youth Sports Complex Football 2750 Sawnee Ave., Buford GA 30518

► Main Street Park and Amphitheater 400 East Main St., Buford GA 30518

NOURISH

NOURISH Great Places to Eat and Meet Friends and Teammates

10 Places Kids Eat Free

by Tori Vogt ou’ve rounded up the kids and shuffled off to back-toback games and tournaments but what about dinner? Not to worry, grab this list of 10 places kids eat free in Gwinnett to make life a little easier on you and your wallet. Be sure to pay attention to the restaurant’s specific “kids eat free” rules, which are current as of the date of this publication, and tell them Sports Gwinnett sent you. Bon appetite!

Sweet Tomatoes

Kids eat free on Tuesdays. 3505 Mall Blvd., Duluth www.sweettomatoes.com (770) 418-1148

Lenny’s Subs

Kids meals are $1.00 on Saturdays with purchase of a regular sandwich combo. 3384 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross www.lennys.com (770)441-9918

Buffalo's Cafe

On Sunday kids eat free; one free kid’s menu meal per adult meal purchase. 91 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suwanee www.buffaloscafe.com (770)945-7100

Texas Roadhouse Grill

Kid's Night every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Up to 2 per adult. Dine-in only. Not valid with any other offer;valid at this location only. 1969 Dogwood Road, Snellville www.texasroadhouse.com (770)985-1450

Denny’s

Kids eat free Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Up to 2 per adult purchase. Restrictions apply. See server for details. 5534 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross www.dennys.com (770) 448-8762

Shane's Rib Shack

Kids eat free from the kids' menu Monday through Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday.

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4017 Annistown Rd, Snellville (770) 985-3733 4835 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville (770) 962-1870 5770 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Norcross (770) 416-6606 www.shanesribshack.com

Atlanta Bread Company

Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. kids 12 and under get on free kid’s meal with adult entree purchase. The Forum, 4880 Peachtree Corners Circle, Norcross www.atlantabread-forum.com (770)662-0900

Atlanta Bread Company

Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. one kid’s meal free with the purchase of an adult meal. 1708 Scenic Highway, Snellville (678)344-9099 www.atlantabread.com

Tony's Sports Bar and Grill

Kids eat for 99 cents every day Free kids buffet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 2590 Peachtree Industrial, Duluth 9678)475-0455

International House of Pancakes (IHOP)

Kids 12 and under eat free Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Free offer applies to kid's menu. Other restrictions apply. www.ihop.com Please check each restaurant before you go. Promotions may change and this are accurate as of press time.

MOVE

5k, 10k, Marathons, Cycling, Walking and Moving

CALENDAR OF RACES

July 20, 2013

Archer Tigers 5k and Fun Run 5k run, 1m fun run www.archercrosscountry.com Tribble Mill Park 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy Lawrenceville, GA

July 21, 2013

Run Thru the Park

Half Marathon, 5k www.deborahmontgomeryracing.com Harbins Park 2995 Luke Edwards Road Dacula, GA 30019 (770) 576-0928

July 27, 2013

Gwinnett Sheriff Jail Break Challenge 5k Obstacle Run www.bthgwinnett.org/page14.html Gwinnett County Jail Parking at: 750 Hi Hope Road Lawrenceville, GA

August 3, 2013

Dennis McCormick 5k 5k run www.active.com/running Collins Hill High School 50 Taylor Road Suwanee, GA

August 10, 2013

Age 11-15 Kids Race

2nd Special Ops Warrior Challenge

August 10, 2013

5k trail run www.operationonevoice.org Lake Lanier Island Resort 7000 Lanier Island Parkway Buford, GA

4m run, 1k run www.active.com/running The FORUM on Peachtree Parkway 5155 Peachtree Pkwy Norcross, GA 30092

August 10, 2013

Bulldog Dash 5k Road Race 5k run, 1m fun run The 15th running of the Bulldog Dash has become a community tradition, and is a fun way to bring in the new school year. The race supports the North Gwinnett boys and girls cross country teams, and is the primary fundraiser for the program. The 5k starts on the streets of Suwanee, and finishes in the North Gwinnett stadium, while the 1 mile fun run is run completely inside the stadium. www.eteamz.com/NGHSCC/news North Gwinnett High School stadium 20 Level Creek Road Suwanee, GA 30024

Light Up the Corners

August 17, 2013

Skylarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run 5k run, 5k walk www.averagejoesracing.com/skylarsrun.html Suwanee Town Center Park is located at the intersection of Lawrenceville Suwanee Road and Buford Hwy

August 25, 2013

Start Time: 8:00AM Entry Fee: $35 Phone: 904-448-2114 www.atlantakidstriathlon.org West Gwinnett Park & AquaticsCenter 4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Norcross, GA 30071

August 25, 2013

Future Extreme Fiery 5k and Fun Mile 5k run, 1m fun run www.active.com/running Future Extreme 460 Grayson Parkway Grayson, GA

Atlanta Kids Triathlon Youth Triathlon Triathlon : Junior Division Age 6-10 Kids Race Triathlon : Senior Division

PARKS

Highlighted Parks and Recreation Events and Programs Saturday, July 13

Family Pizza & Bingo Night

6:30pm Contact 678.277.0900 Celebrate National Therapeutic Recreation Week and come out for a great night of fun specifically for individuals with disabilities and their families! Play some BINGO and enjoy dinner, too. Families will enjoy an accepting and safe night out. $5/person in advance or $6/person at the door. Register here or call 678.277.0900

sports, pop culture, history, science and more! Drinks and popcorn are provided, but you’re welcome to bring a snack to share with your team if you like. Age 18-up, $6/person; must preregister by 7/13. Register here or call 678.277.0910

Saturday, July 27

Punt, Pass & Kick

Friday, July 19

Kid’s Night Out

6:00pm Contact 678.277.0179 Kids, this is your night to have fun! Enjoy pizza, games, crafts, and more! Ages 7-13, $12/person; must register by 7/16. Mountain Park Activity Building, 1063 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. Register here or call 678.277.0179

Saturday, July 20

Dog Day at the Park at Lenora Park

10:00am 770.822.8833 Free! Come celebrate National Park and Recreation Month and National Hot Dog Day at Lenora Park in Snellville. Bring the whole family, dogs included, for this fun free event! There will be music, concessions, inflatables, crafts and more!

Trivia Night

6:00pm Contact 678.277.0910 Grab your friends for a fun trivia night! Test your knowledge on

9:00 am Contact 678.277.0860 or 770.417.2212 Bring the kids for the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick national competition! Boys and girls compete separately in their own age group in punting, passing and kicking. Scores are based on distance and accuracy. They earn a chance to advance to a regional and state level at the Georgia Dome! A valid birth certificate, complete entry form and parental signature are required for participation. Ages 6-15. Call 678.277.0860 or 770.417.2212 for more information.

Friday, August 2

Brown Bag Concert

11:00am Contact 770.822.5450 Free! Pack a lunch and bring a picnic blanket to enjoy the beautiful park on the square. Relax with the sounds of the islands and enjoy Scott Douglas Steel Drums. Kids will even enjoy music, crafts, face painting and more! Vendors can showcase their business, goods or sacks at this fun, family event, but must provide their own tent and proof of insurance. Items for sale must be approved. $86/ vendor for a 10 X 10 space, 1 table and 2 chairs. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan St, Lawrenceville. Call 770.822.5450 to register.

Saturday, August 10

Simplify Your Life Indoor Yard Sale 9:00am Contact 678.277.0850 Free! New! It’s time to clean out your closets and attics! Beat the summer heat at our indoor yard sale! $20/seller space, including 6’ table. Must reserve space by 8/2. Bogan Park Gym, 2723 North Bogan Rd., Buford. Register here or call 678.277.0850.

Thursday, August 8, 3:00pm Meeting of the

Gwinnett County Recreation Authority The next meeting of the Gwinnett Recreation Authority will be held Thursday, August 8 at 3 p.m. at Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Norcross. GA The Authority is a citizen appointed organization that assists in Master Plans of parks and sports complexes, advises the Parks department and can authorize bonds for funding of parks and recreation.

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AQUATIC SAFETY RULES PLAY NICE AND MIND THE RULES Aquatics Guidelines (from Gwinnett Parks) • Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult (18-up) in a swimsuit. • Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult (18up) in a swimsuit in the water and within arms reach of the child(ren). • Children who are not potty trained must wear plastic or vinyl trainingpants over their swim diapers. • All patrons who enter a facility must pay admission fee (even if not swimming). • There is no re-entry. • Swimsuits are required to swim. • Groups with children 7-10 years of age must have one adult in a swimsuit for every 10 children. • Groups with children 6 years of age and under must have one adult (18-up) in a swimsuit and in the water for every three children. For capacity reasons, all out-ofcounty inclusive groups are only allowed admittance to Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Aquatic facilities after 4:00pm. Aquatic Safety Rules For a complete list of rules visit www.gwinnettparks.com. Contact Individual facilities for site specific rules

AQUATIC

Daily Admissions Fee (includes sales tax) Gwinnett Reisdent Non-Gwinnett Resident Ages 3-under Ages 4-10 Ages 11-49 Ages 50-up

$3.25 $4.25 $5.50 $3.25

$6.25 $8.25 $10.50 $6.25

Discounted admission fee with a year-round or seasonal or 10-visit FUNCARD is available. Check out www.gwinnettparks.com for more information.

Best Friend Park Pool 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross 30052 770.417.2202 Outdoor Leisure Play Pool Summer Hours: 5/25-8/6 Monday-Saturday: noon-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Lessons available at this facility

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center 225 Bethesda Church Rd, Lawrenceville 30044 678.277.0880 Summer Hours: 5/25-8/6 Indoor Instructional Pool Monday-Friday: 1:00-6:00pm Saturday: 11:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Indoor Leisure Play Pool Monday-Friday: 11:00am-6:00pm Saturday: 11:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Lessons available at this facility

Bogan Park Aquatic Center 2723 North Bogan Rd, Buford 30519 | 678.277.0853 Pool is closed for renovations, tentative re-opening in Fall 2013

only), 1:00-6:00pm Saturday: 1:00-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Outdoor Leisure Play Pool 5/25-8/6 Monday, Wednesday: 1:00-6:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 1:00-6:00pm Friday: 1:00-6:00pm Saturday: 1:00-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Outdoor Leisure Play Pool 8/7-9/2 Monday, Wednesday: 3:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 3:00-6:00pm Friday: 3:00-6:00pm Saturday: 1:00-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Labor Day 1:00-6:00pm Lessons available at this facility

Dacula Park Pool 205 Dacula Road, Dacula 30019 | 770.822.5410 Summer Hours: 5/25-8/6 Outdoor Pool Monday-Saturday: noon-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Lessons available at this facility

Lenora Park Pool 4315 Lenora Church Road, Snellville 30058 | 770.982.5309 Summer Hours: 5/25-8/6 Outdoor Leisure Play Pool Monday-Saturday: noon-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm

Mountain Park Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center 1063 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain Aquatic Center 30087 | 678.277.0870 2200 Collins Hill Road, Lawrenceville 30043 | 770.237.5647 Summer Hours 5/25-9/2 Indoor Lap Pool Monday, Wednesday: 11:00am-1:00pm (lap swim only), 1:00-6:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: Diving boards closed all day 6:00-8:30am & 11:00am-1:00pm (lap swim only), 1:00-6:00pm Friday: 11:00am-1:00pm (lap swim

Friday: noon-6:00pm Saturday: noon-6:00pm Saturday: noon-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm

SUnday: 1:00-6:00pm

Indoor Instructional Pool Monday, Wednesday: noon-6:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: noon-6:00pm Friday: noon-6:00pm Saturday: noon-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm

Outdoor Leisure Play Pool 5/25-8/6 Monday, Wednesday: noon-6:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: noon-6:00pm Friday: noon-6:00pm Saturday: noon-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm

Outdoor Leisure Play Pool 8/7-9/2 Monday, Wednesday: 3:00-6:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 3:00 -6:00pm Friday: 3:00 -6:00pm Saturday: noon-6:00pm SUnday: 1:00-6:00pm

Outdoor Leisure Play Pool 8/7-9/2 Monday, Wednesday: 3:00-6:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 3:00-6:00pm Friday: 3:00-6:00pm Saturday: noon-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Lessons available at this facility

Saturday Swim Lessons available at this facility.

Rhodes Jordan Park Pool 100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville 30046 | 678.277.0892 Summer Hours 5/25-8/6 Outdoor Leisure Play Pool Monday-Saturday: noon-6:00pm Sunday: 1:00-6:00pm Lessons available at this facility

West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center 4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Summer Hours 5/25-9/2

Norcross, GA 30071 | 678.407.8801 Summer Hours 5/25-9/2

Indoor Lap Pool Monday, Wednesday: 6:00am-8:45am (lap swim only) 11:00am-1:00pm (lap swim only) 1:00-6:00pm (open & lap swim) Tuesday, Thursday: 11:00am-1:00pm (lap swim only)

Indoor Lap Pool Monday, Wednesday: 9:00am-9:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 6:00am-9:00pm Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday: noon-6:00pm SUnday: 1:00-6:00pm

7:00-9:00pm (lap swim only) Friday: 10:00am-1:00pm (lap swim only) 1:00-6:00pm (lap & open swim)

Indoor Instructional Pool Monday, Wednesday: 11:00am-6:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 11:00am-6:00pm

For a splishsplashing good time, ask about the park's daytime Birthday Parties

Rent a room adjacent to the water park for two hours for your birthday party, your guests and your goodies! ► Bethesda Park Aquatic Center 678.277.0880 ► Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center 770.237.5647 ► West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center 678.407.8801 Reserve your party today! Contact facilities for specific availability.

MOMS & DADS

BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE The Passion of Sports and Recreation in Pictures

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THIS ROW (left to right): Ryan Stinger Jack Stevenson Macrae Ball Drew Bissell Photos Courtesy of Heidi Lloyd

THIS ROW (left to right): Coach Bryan Stevenson gets "gatorade" After the win The team with their trophies The team and coahces with some of their parents and siblings. BOTTOM ROW: Brett Lloyd Anthony Bonnaci

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Baseball Training: Fundamentals and Fun

s long as I can remember, sports have been a part of my life. As a coach's son, there was no escaping days of all day family outings at various ball fields. If I wasn't participating in a game, I was watching one. I can remember spending the entire weekend in my sports uniform; I guess that is why most people don't recognize me without my baseball cap! I have seen countless games at all levels from youth to professional. I can remember attending an Atlanta Crackers game at the Ponce de Leon Park across the street from the old Sears building before the Braves moved from Milwaukee in 1966. When it comes to down to it, baseball training for me meant two things: fundamentals and fun! During the week of June 17th, I had the privilege of conducting one of my youth baseball camps at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church for children ages 5-13 years old. My camp helpers consisted of past and current players, including both my sons, Parker and Phillip Conley. They soon reminded me of how much fun it was to play games like Hit the Bucket, tag, and the good old sandlot backyard games between friends. Each day I shared my experiences, training, and knowledge to each camper, whether they were new or experienced baseball players. I had my assistants focus on teaching the proper techniques while participating with their team members in every training drill. My goal was to establish a comfort level with each player with competition as a reward. My assistants explained each drill so players felt that they were a part of a team. Focusing on their foundation, hands and footwork drills, correct position setups, and timing, we had fun while working on the fundamentals. Encouraging while reinforcing the proper actions is essential for movement memory and player success. It's a privilege to have the opportunity to help someone improve on skills and to help them achieve their goals. Parents of athletes invest their time, energy, and money to help their children be the very best they can be. If players continue to receive encouragement, stay committed to learning healthy and proper techniques, I feel confident that they will continue to love baseball as much as I do. Coach Clint Conley,

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