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City Celebrates Print Shop Opening

The Marketing Division of the Communications & Public Engagement Department and Ricoh hosted a Valentine’s Day open house to celebrate the opening of the City’s new print shop. The City has partnered with Ricoh to provide printing and mail services.

The new print shop can help with anything from banners, signage, car decals, business cards and more. To get started, register as a new user on PrintNet at www.copynetsolutions.com/print/store/500299. Once you have registered and confirmed your project is in budget with your s

Jimmy Bayne Jr. Named Top 50 Kids Coach by U.S. Kids Golf

High Point Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that Director of Golf Jimmy Bayne Jr. has been honored as a Top 50 Kids Coach by U.S. Kids Golf, the world’s leading organization in developing the skills of young golfers. This award recognizes youth coaches “who have excelled in developing players, fostering a positive environment and using the best resources to help advance their students. ” Candidates are evaluated by a U.S. Kids Golf committee on their innovation, creativity,

organization, parental engagement and ability to instill a passion for the game in young golfers. Bayne accepted his award at a special presentation at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, in late January.

Bayne, who succeeded Steve High as High Point Parks & Recreation Director of Golf in 2023, grew up in High Point, about a mile from Oak Hollow Golf Course. As a child and young man, he spent countless hours at both Blair Park and Oak Hollow golf courses in the company of his father, Jimmy Bayne Sr., who worked there. As a former junior player himself, he knows first-hand the impact the game has on youth.

“I’m extremely honored by this award, ” said Bayne. “I’ve grown up on these beautiful courses and with this game. Many players have mentored me over the years. As a young man, they taught me patience, respect, kindness and the etiquette of the game. It’s my honor to carry that forward and especially to do it here on my home courses. ”

“Jimmy is a top-notch professional, and he works well with all our customers, but he really connects with our junior players, ” said High Point Parks & Recreation Director Lee Tillery. “As a former youth player who grew up in the game, he understands how to teach and motivate. He’s an outstanding coach, and his love for the game inspires our young golfers. He’s truly earned this recognition, and we are very proud to share the news of this award. ” Congratulations, Jimmy!

Special Olympics Athletes Win Big at Winter Games

Please join the Parks & Recreation Department in congratulating the Special Olympics Guilford/High Point Athletes on a successful trip to the Southeast Winter Games in Boone last week.

They came home with one gold medal, three silver medals, one bronze medal and three fourth-place ribbons in the ski competition.

Local Teams Volunteer to Help Special Olympics

High Point Parks & Recreation loves its community partnerships! Special thanks to the boys' and girls' basketball teams from Wesleyan Christian Academy and Woodbridge Cares, who volunteered for the Guilford/High Point Special Olympics basketball competition for Guilford County Schools on Feb. 15 and 16, serving over 150 athletes.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day

High Point Parks & Recreation hosted a Sneaker Ball for Valentine’s Day at the Culler Senior Center. This event was a great chance for adults, age 50 or better, to wear their sneakers and get in a good workout on the dance floor with music by the Boogie Nights DJ. Attendees enjoyed refreshments with friends, plus a little Electric Slide and, of course, the Cupid Shuffle. Special thanks to co-sponsor Devoted Health Plans.

Senior Games Registration Now Open

Registration is open through March 31 for the 2024 Senior Games! Open to all adults “age 50 and better, ” Senior Games offers a variety of athletic and arts-based competitions. Mary Ward (left) and Julia Griffin (right) have been active in our local Senior Games for years and have recently been named our 2024 High Point Senior Games Ambassadors. For more information or to register, please contact the Culler Senior Center at 336.883.3584.

All-Star Cheer Teams Win Greensboro Competition

Congratulations to High Point Parks & Recreation's All-Star Cheer team, who brough home top honors from "The Climb" All-Day Cheer Competition in Greensboro.

The Junior Team (ages 9 - 13) took first place in their age division, and the Senior Team (ages 14 - 18) took first place in their age division and the Grand Championship flag as well! These athletes train and practice hard, and High Point Parks & Recreation is very proud of them.

Father-Daughter Sneaker Ball is a Hit

High Point Parks & Recreation hosted the Father-Daughter Sneaker Ball on Feb. 17 for girls ages 5 – 17 and their fathers.

Attendees dressed in their semi-formal best with sneakers and enjoyed a special night of food, music, dancing and games as they made memories and celebrated Valentine's Day.

Prizes were given to the best-dressed father and daughter duo and "Sneaker Queen" of the night.