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This guide contains Information for June thru ? 2017 View our online flip-book at www.dawsoncounty.org

Recreational Fall Registration May 1-July20 * Academy * Select Registration Opens May 1st * Summer Camp June 12-16

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General Information Our Mission

Dawson County Parks & Recreation’s primary mission is to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for which people of all ages can grow, benefit, and enjoy the quality of life through diverse recreational and leisure opportunities.

Directory..............................................................4 Parks and Facilities........................................ 5-10 Athletic Programs........................................ 11-18 Stay In Touch.....................................................19 Camps and Clinics....................................... 20-21 Classes and Instructional Activities............. 22-23

Fitness and Wellness................................... 24-26 Special Events...................................................27 Dawson County Senior Center............................28 Dawson Transit..................................................29 Looking Ahead...................................................30

Parks & Recreation Hours of Operation Veterans Memorial Park

Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM Lloyd Crane Center Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM / CLOSED Sunday

Rock Creek Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Recreation Center Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM / Sunday 1:00-9:00PM “Open Gym” Hours: Sunday 1:00-9:00PM

War Hill Park Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM Campsites open April 1 thru October 31

River Park Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Visit www.dawsoncounty.org/ departments/recreation for updated information.

Holiday closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org/departments/recreation

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Directory Dawson County Parks & Recreation Mailing Address: P.O. Box 808 Dawsonville, GA 30534 Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org Website: www.dawsoncounty.org | Phone: (706) 344-3646 or (706) 344-3648 | Fax: (706) 344-3647 INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION 706-344-3646/3648 EXT. 500 The inclement weather line is activated at the close of business hours on days of inclement weather.

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Rock Creek Sports Complex 445 Martin Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 | Phone: (706) 344-3646 or (706) 344-3648 | Fax: (706) 344-3647 Veterans Memorial Park 186 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 | Phone: (706) 344-3600 or (706) 344-3601 | Fax: (706) 344-3610 Pool (at Veterans) 32 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 | Phone: (706) 344-3602 (Seasonal) War Hill Park 4081 War Hill Park Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 River Park Hwy 9 South Dawsonville, GA 30534

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STAFF DIRECTORIES: Parks & Recreation Staff 706-344-3646 Director: Lisa Henson Ext. 222 | lhenson@dawsoncounty.org Athletics: Joey Carder/Athletic Director Ext. 230 | jcarder@dawsoncounty.org Greg Lawrence/Athletic Assistant Ext. 300 | glawrence@dawsoncounty.org Meghan Purvis/Athletic Assistant Ext. 301 | mpurvis@dawsoncounty.org Thomas Rhodes/Athletic Assistant Ext. 302 | trhodes@dawsoncounty.org Programs & Activities: Buffie Hamil/ Programs & Facilities Coordinator Ext. 224 | bhamil@dawsoncounty.org Facility Rentals & Customer Service: Kris Rowan Ext. 221 | krowan@dawsoncounty.org Felecia Padgett Business Relations: Ronda Watson/Business Relations Specialist Ext. 225 | rwatson@dawsoncounty.org Maintenance: Ronnie Cronan/Maintenance Staff Daniel Flake/Maintenance Staff Parks & Recreation Board Chad Cofield Chris Conowal Tony Kellar Heather Tierney Spencer Wright Board meets the 2nd Monday of odd numbered months 5:30PM at Rock Creek Dawson County Manager David Headley 25 Justice Way | Suite 2236 | Dawsonville, GA 30534 706) 344-3501 Dawson County Board of Commissioners Chairman: Billy Thurmond District 1: Sharon Fausett District 2: Chris Gaines District 3: Jimmy Hamby District 4: Julie Hughes-Nix

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Parks & Facilities River Park

Open year-round | 7 days a week 7:00AM-10:00PM • Light on-site • Canoe launch • Covered pavilion (no fee for public use) • Portable restroom on-site • No fee for put-in ($3 fee applies to take-out at Kelly Bridge) The Etowah River passes gently through the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area with only a couple of easy Class I-II rapids. This 9.5 mile “run” has a low “degree of difficulty”, which allows you ample time to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the river.This river float is an easy float; however, there are a few fast-water areas that do require care in maneuvering around the eddies. Real-time water levels can be obtained from http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?02389150.

From River Park Canoe Launch to Kelly Bridge Road take-out, travel is approximately 9.5 miles. Travel time will vary 3-5 hours, depending on water level.

Let’s Go Canoeing!!!

Scenic Canoe, Kayak, & Tubing Trips Great for the entire family!

Chestatee and Etowah Rivers near Dahlonega Including Dawson Forest!

Appalachian Outfitters 800-426-7117 • 706-864-7117 www.canoegeorgia.com

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Parks & Facilities Rock Creek Sports Complex

Small Pavilion • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 25 people • $35 residents / $55 non-residents (up to 5 hour maximum) Large Pavilion • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 60 • $65 residents / $85 non-residents (up to 5 hour maximum) TV Room 17: • Inside Recreation Center • Tables and chairs for approx. 20 people 1, 20 ffect: y r a in e • $25 residents / $45 non-residents (up to 5 hour maximum) anu ive J ges will be n-up for a Tables t c e f Class/Meeting Room Ef clea renter. rival han r ing c , and e • Inside Recreation Center ollow ak-down ility of th le upon a pon f e h e T b b r i a l s b n i , n o • Tables and chairs for approx. 40 people available a e i u p respo will av l locat ean th set-u • $50 residents / $70 non-residents (up to 5 hour maximum)) *The al will the r rentals ir origina ted to cl cilities), c . t e a o e f n exp pster indo to th oor y re Community Room facilt hairs for returned er is also oors (ind -site dum t d c an • Inside Recreation Center and are to be ntal. Ren nd mop fl to the on osed prop pending and ion of re sweep a ort trash • Tables and chairs for approx. 100 people available n e e t : b l s le sp as stil ct the • $100 residents / $120 non-residents comp as follow , and tran was ees h a s ty ntal f decision ase cont ring e r (up to 5 hour maximum) y facili wn table t ; u e i l l l d i a P c v 6 a . o o 4 f d appr e of ation ) 4-36 Gymnasiums wipe creas awaiting his public t (706) 34 8AM-5PM n i n t y a i l *A f r t • $75 residents / $95 non-residents (up to 5 hour k F o n e nre rre int is cu ime of pr at Rock C hours (Mo ite at maximum) per gym (no fee for public use) s t t office bs .org s a e e w n i r s • “Open Gym”: Sundays 1:00-9:00PM main gular bu r visit ou oncounty o s re .daw tes. www for upda

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Parks & Facilities Rock Creek Sports Complex (continued) Weight Room • Up to 5 members of the same household per membership • Open Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM/Sunday 1:00-9:00PM • Under 16 years of old must be accompanied by parent/guardian • 9 pieces of equipment: 3 treadmills | 1 elliptical 1 recumbent bike | 1 lat/pull down | 1 bench press | 1 leg curl | 1 ab/back machine • $25 residents / $45 non-residents for 3-month membership Baseball | Softball Fields 4 T-Ball Fields (125 ft) | 4 Baseball/Softball Fields (220 ft) 2 Baseball/Softball Fields (300 ft) • $100 residents / $120 non-residents per day per field (no lights) • $175 residents / $195 non-residents per day with lights.

Soccer Fields 3 regulation-size fields • Currently not available for rental purposes Outdoor Basketball Courts • $65 residents / $85 non-residents per court per day for event use • No fee for public use Tennis Courts • $65 residents / $85 non-residents per court per day for event use • No fee for public use Walking Trail • 1.1 mile • 6 ft. wide asphalt • Lights on timer • $65 per day for event use • No fee for public use Rotary Island Splash Pad • Open May-September, Monday-Sunday, 10:00am-8:00pm • No fee for public use • Not available for rental purposes • Located beside Small Pavilion • Restrooms nearby

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Veterans Memorial Park Small Pavilion | 1 available • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 25 people • $35 residents / $55 (up to 5 hour maximum) Large Pavilion | 1 available • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 60 • $65 residents / $85 (up to 5 hour maximum) Gymnasium | 1 available • Located inside Lloyd Crane Center • $75 residents / $95 non-residents (up to 5 hour maximum) Baseball | Softball Fields 1 Baseball/Softball Field (200 ft) | 1 Baseball/Softball Field (185 ft) | 2 Baseball/Softball Fields (220 ft.)

1 Baseball/Softball Field (340 ft) • $100 residents / $120 non-residents per day per field (no lights) • $175 residents / $195 non-resident per day with lights Football Field • Currently not available for rental purposes Outdoor Basketball Court • Half-court only • No fee for public use

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Parks & Facilities Veterans Memorial Park (continued) Tennis Courts | 2 available • $65 residents / $85 non-residents per court per day for event use • No fee for public use (upon availability) Pool • Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day • Outdoor pool • Wade pool available • Diving board available (large pool only) • 3 lifeguards on duty at all times during public access hours • 10-minute chemical check every hour • Sand volleyball court adjacent to pool • Restrooms/showers on-site Public Swim Hours: 12:00-5:00PM • 7 days a week (Memorial Day weekend through first weekend in August) • Weekends/holidays only after first weekend in August through Labor Day • $3 daily admission per person • Season passes available (see information below) Pool Parties: 6:30-8:30PM • Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays • $30 residents / $50 non-residents party rental fee • $45 per lifeguard (1 lifeguard per 40 people); includes 30-minute set up (6:00-6:30pm) and 30-minute clean-up (8:30-9:00pm). Swimming is prohibited during the set-up and clean-up times.

• Pool party rentals begin booking at 8:00AM May 1st (Maximum of 2 rental dates per person; call 706-344-3646 for more information) Summer Pool Passes Pool passes are available for purchase beginning on the first weekday in May. All pool passes must be purchased at Rock Creek Sports Complex during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) or online at www. dawsoncounty.org 24 hours/day.

• Individual Season Pass: $30 resident / $50 non-resident • Family Season Pass: $100 resident / $120 non-resident (up to 5 members of the same household) Track • 1 lap= ¼ mile • Minimal light • No fee for public use • $65 resident / $85 non-resident (per day) Multi-use Trail • 1 lap= 8/10 mile • 5 LifeTrail® exercise stations included • Includes bicycle lane • Lights on timer • $65 resident / $85 non-resident (per day) • No fee for public use • Annual Pass: $30 resident / $50 non-resident Passes available for purchase at Rock Creek during regular business hours.

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Parks & Facilities War Hill Park

Open year-round | 7 days a week 7:00AM-10:00PM Campsites Open April 1- October 31 • 14 available (primitive) • $16 per campsite per day • Restrooms/showers nearby • Host on-site • Pier on-site • Beach/volleyball on-site • Reservations available online only at www.dawsoncounty.org Boat Ramps • Four on-site (Availability based on lake water levels) • $3 per day • Annual Pass: $30 resident / $50 non-resident Day Use Area • Picnic areas lake-side • $3 per day

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Athletic Programs Baseball (fall)

Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration:

Online: April 3-August 7, 2017 Walk-in: July 31-August 7, 2017

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A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 7-14 • Fee: $60 resident/$80 non-resident • Fee includes jersey, hat/visor, belt, and socks (fee does not include pants) • Practices begin late-August • Games begin mid-September The age control date for this activity is April 30th of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she is eligible to play. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.

Some travelling may be necessary for the leagues that result in 3 or less teams. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity.

CHAMPIONS

Maggie Allen Anna Ayers Ema Bliss Morgan Chester Kindra Coker

1 0 U Girls Basketball District Champions

Isabella Hunt Abigail Leonard Grace Nissen Addison Smith Jaci Wilson

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Athletic Programs CHEERLEADING (FALL)

Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration:

Walk-in ONLY: May 1-8, 2017 (NO ONLINE REGISTRATION)

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A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Uniform Measurement Day For those wishing to be measured by the uniform representive (all others will be measured by park staff)): May 5th 3:00-7:00pm at Rock Creek • Ages 5-12 • Fee: $125 Fee includes shell, skirt, briefs, and poms • Practices begin late-July/early-August • Games begin late-August

The age control date for this activity is May 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of participation.

Some travelling will be necessary for the game season. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity.

The Dawson County Parks & Recreation youth cheerleading program is governed by the Mountain Football League.

More information on this association can be found at www.mtnfootball.org.

All Dawson County cheerleading participants must provide all of the following documents in order to be eligible to participate in the Dawson County league: birth certificate, proof of current public school registration in Dawson County OR proof of residency in Dawson County, and a photo ID of the participant. Acceptable proofs of residency are the following: power/water bill, voter registration card, phone/cable/internet service provider bill, and property tax bill. These documents must show the name and physical address of the custodial parent/guardian. These requirements must be met in order for the child to participate in this activity.

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Athletic Programs FOOTBALL (FALL)

Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration:

Online: April 3-May 8, 2017 Walk-in: May 1-8, 2017

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

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• Ages 5-13* • Fee: $160 Fee includes game jersey, game pants, helmet, full pads, practice pants Fee does not include required sports physical. *13 year olds must be rising 7th graders or below. **The Dawson County Parks & Recreation youth cheerleading program is governed by the Mountain Football League.

More information on this association can be found at www. mtnfootball.org. All Dawson County cheerleading participants must provide all of the following documents in order to be eligible to participate in the Dawson County league: birth certificate, proof of current public school registration in Dawson County OR proof of residency in Dawson County, and a photo ID of the participant. Acceptable proofs of residency are the following: power/water bill, voter registration card, phone/cable/internet service provider bill, and property tax bill. These documents must show the name and physical address of the custodial parent/guardian. These requirements must be met in order for the child to participate in this activity.

• Practices begin late-July/early-August • Games begin late-August The age control date for this activity is May 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she is eligible to play. Participant must play in the age group determined by the age control date and may never play up or down an age group.

Some travelling will be necessary for the game season. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity.

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Athletic Programs Soccer (Fall)

CContact: United Futbol Academy | Phone: 678-212-5494 / 706-429-4446 Email: Mountains@UnitedFA.Org | Website: Mountains.UnitedFA.Org The Dawson County Parks & Recreation Department and UFA Mountains (United Futbol Academy) partner to provide Dawson County Residents with a quality soccer program for beginners through advanced players based out of Rock Creek Sport Complex in Dawsonville. UFA is a 501©3 non-profit organization focusing on “Skills for Soccer, Skills for Life

Registration:

ONLINE only at Mountains.UnitedFA.Org (click Dawson) Information: Email Mountains.UnitedFA.Org

Available Programs (based on January 1st birth date): • U04 Mini League – 6 sessions, includes T-shirt and Mini-League Ball • U06 to U14 Recreation – practice begins at the end of Aug (first game-early Sep), one or two 1 hour practices a week and 8 weekend games minimum • U08/U09 Pre Academy – two 1½ hour practices a week and weekend games • U10 to U12 Academy – two 1½ hour practices a week and weekend games • U13 to U19 Select – two 1½ hour practices a week and weekend games • Skills Camps & Clinics – Winter, Summer, Middle & High School Prep. (See website for more information) Recreation & Mini League: • Fall 2017 registration - May 1 to July 20 • Spring 2018 registration - November 1 to January 20 Academy & Select Tryout: • Registration - Opens April 1 • Tryouts - June 6 - 8 Summer Camp: June 12-16, 2017

Softball (FALL Adult Softball) Team Registration

June 1-30, 2017 (online through midnight on June 30th and Walk-in M-F 8am-5pm)

Additional $50 Late Fee applied to all team registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 16+ • Fee: : $475 per team • Open Men’s League: Mondays* • Church Co-ed League: Tuesdays* • Open Women’s League: Wednesdays* • Open Co-ed League: Thursdays* *Days of the week that each league will play are tentative and subject to change depending on field availability and number of teams per league • Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 10 scheduled games per season • A minimum of 4 teams per league is required. Leagues not reaching this minimum will be refunded in full or given the option to be added into another similar league. Open Co-ed and Church Co-ed leagues will be separate if minimum of 4 teams per league is met; if minimum is not met, leagues may be combined for teams wishing to do so; all other teams will be given a full refund.

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Athletic Programs SOFTBALL (FALL YOUTH SOFTBALL) Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Registration

Online: April 3-August 7, 2017 Walk-in: July 31-August 7, 2017

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A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 7-14 • Fee: $60 resident/$80 non-resident • Fee includes jersey, visor, belt, and socks (fee does not include pants) • Practices begin late-August • Games begin mid-September The age control date for this activity is January 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which she is eligible to play. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.

Some travelling may be necessary for the leagues that result in 3 or less teams. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity.

T-Ball (FALL)

Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration:

Online: April 3-August 7, 2017 Walk-in: July 31-August 7, 2017

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 5-6 • Fee: $60 resident/$80 non-resident Walk-in: Weekday m

Fee includes jersey, hat/visor, belt, and 8am-5p socks (fee does not include pants) 8pm) open until da (Final y • Practices begin late-August -in: lk a W y a Saturd • Games begin mid-September m 9am-12pSu ay in on nd The age control date for this activity No Walkis April 30th of the same year of play.

The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she is eligible to play.

A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.

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WE DO SHINDIGS

Full service catering available To order call 706-265-4997 or visit www.chick-fil-a.com/dawsonville Please allow 30 minutes for preparation. Š2013 CFA Properties, Inc. Chick-fil-A Styleized is a registered trademark of CFA properties, Inc. Aug ‘13/

Athletic Programs Swim Team (SUMMER)

Information: Dawsonville Racers Swim Team Stephanie Morgan, Coach: (770) 654-6793 Email: tstmorgan@gmail.com

Registration:

Saturday, May 6, 2017 (walk-in 10am-2pm at Rock Creek)

The Parks & Recreation youth swim team in Dawson County is an outsourced program, coordinated and operated by Dawsonville Racers Swim Team. The Dawsonville Racers purpose is to provide a structured summer athletic activity for the children of our community. The Racers provide opportunities for each participant to develop a positive self image. Opportunities are provided to participate in competitive swimming through venues of Dual meets, North Georgia Swim League (NGSL) meets and Divisional/State Meets.

• Ages 5-18 • At Veterans Memorial Park • Registration fee: $150 • Practices begin in May: Monday - Thursday mornings • Meets begin in June: Saturdays + 1 weekday meet • District Meet is 1st week of July • State Meet is 3rd weekend of July

Basketball(Winter)

Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org

Registration:

Online: September 11-October 9, 2017 Walk-in: October 2-9, 2017

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages: 7-14 • Fee: $50 resident/$70 non-resident Fee includes jersey and shorts.

• Practices begin mid- to late-October • Games begin late-November/early-December

Walk-in: Weekday m p -5 m a 8 m)

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Age control date: January 1, 2018. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she is eligible to play. A participant may play up one age but may never play down an age group. Some travelling will be necessary for some age groups in this activity.

Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity.

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Athletic Programs INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE BASKETBALL (WINTER) Registration:

Online: September 11-October 9, 2017 Walk-in: October 2-9, 2017

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 5-6 • Fee: $10 resident/$30 non-resident Fee includes t-shirt.

Walk-in: • Session Dates: Tentatively scheduled for Weekday m p -5 m a 8 Saturdays, beginning late-October m) Age control date: January 1, 2018. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she is eligible to play. A participant may play up one age but may never play down an age group.

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Wrestling (Winter)

Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org

Registration:

Online: September 11-October 9, 2017 Walk-in: October 2-9, 2017

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A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 5-14 • Fee: $50 resident / $70 non-resident Fee includes singlet.

Fee does not include: - Required USA Wrestling membership - Required wrestling shoes & headgear - Admission and/or entry fees for tournaments/competitions Acquiring this membership for the child athlete will be the responsibility of the customer.

• Practices begin: mid- to late-October • Games begin: early-December Age control date: January 1, 2018. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she is eligible to play.

Some travelling will be necessary for this activity. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity.

Travel Teams

Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: bhamil@dawsoncounty.org | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Dawson County Parks & Recreation accepts registration for travel teams to utilize facilities at Veterans Memorial Park and Rock Creek Sports Complex. Parks & Recreation accepts team registrations only. The actual formation of teams is to be organized, implemented, and monitored by team representative/coach.

Practices and games will be scheduled around regular Parks & Recreation-hosted activities and events.

Contact Buffie Hamil at (706) 344-3646 Ext. 224 for more information on travel team registration.

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Camps & Clinics Lady Tigers Fun-damental Basketball Camp (girls) Contact: Tina Brown | Phone: (706) 216-5801 Ext. 1899 | Email: tbrown@dawson.k12.ga.us June 5-9, 2017 • 9:00AM-12:00PM • at Rock Creek • Ages 7-14 • Fee: $85 • Register thru the first day of camp

Sandy’s Summer Basketball Camps • 9:00AM-3:00PM • @ Veterans Memorial Park

Offering camps in June & July. Contact Sandy for more details.

Contact: Jonathan Sanderson (aka “Sandy”) Phone: (662) 321-0469 Email: graydonjs22@gmail.com Web: www.sandysbasketball.net

All Sports Day Camps I & II

Contact: Ty Carnes | Phone: (404) 226-7225 | Email: tcarnes@forsyth.k12.ga.us Camp I: June 12-16, 2017 Camp II: June 26-30, 2017 • 9:00AM-3:00PM • Early arrival at 8:00AM and Late pick-up at 4:00PM available (additional $25) • at Rock Creek • Ages 5-12 • Fee: $110 per camp • All campers need to bring a snack, sack lunch, and water bottle each day Camp requires a minimum of 8 campers.

Please pre-register by contacting Ty Carnes.

United Futbol Academy Camps Contact: United Futbol Academy Phone: 678-212-5494 / 706-429-4446 Email: Dawson@UnitedFA.Org

United Futbol Academy offers Camps and Clinics for players of all ages and levels. Our Middle and High School Prep Clinics prepare players School Tryouts. Our Challenge Camps (Spring, Summer, Winter) provide a fun environment to learn new skills.

Individual Sessions for Goal Keeper and Speed & Agility are also available.

Log on to www.UnitedFA.Org (click Dawson) for more information and to register: • Summer Camps & Clinics - registration opens May 1 • Winter Camps & Clinics - registration opens Nov 1 • Individual Training available upon request

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Camps & Clinics Tigers Fun-Damental Basketball Camp (boys)

Contact: Jonathan Tinsley | Phone: (706) 216-5801 Ext. 1899 | Email: bdtinsley@dawson.k12.ga.us June 19-23, 2017 • 9:00AM-12:00PM • Ages 7-14 • at Rock Creek • Fee: $85 • Register thru the first day of camp

CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND DANCE SUMMER CAMP

Contact: Creative Movement and Dance | Phone: 470-375-2179 Email: CMD_TinyDancer@comcast.net | Website: www.CreativeMovementandDance.com June 19-23, 2017 • 9:00AM-12:00PM • at Rock Creek • Ages 3-5 • $175 for the week Register thru CreativeMovementandDance.com. Call 470-375-2179 or email CMD_TinyDancer@ comcast.net for more information.

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Contact: Tanya Porter Email: tporter@dawson.k12.ga.us Phone: 678-283-5121 July 10-14, 2017 • 10:00am-12:00pm • at Rock Creek • 4th - 8th grade girls • Fee: $80 Fee includes t-shirt.

Please contact Tanya Porter for more information and registration.

Cheerleading Camp Contact: Brooke Sanders Email: bsanders@dawson.k12.ga.us July 17-19, 2017 • 9:00-11:30am • at Rock Creek • Ages: 5-12 (girls & boys) • Fee: $60 Fee includes t-shirt and snack (PRE-REGISTER by June 20th to guarantee t-shirt).

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Classes & Instructional Activities BASKETBALL LESSONS

Jonathan “Sandy” Sanderson | Phone: 662-321-0469 Email: graydonjs22@gmail.com Website: www.SandysBasketball.net *ELEVATE YOUR GAME* with Sandy’s Basketball Programs!

Programs focus on intense and aggressive training in the fundamentals of the game, as well as *Vertimax* instruction.

The program is intended for ALL ages and skill levels, girls and boys! Prices and registration forms can be found at www.SandysBasketball.net.

• at Veterans & Rock Creek • Individual & Group Instruction Contact Sandy for more information and to register.

Swim Lessons

Contact: Rodney & Heather Moore, Instructors | Phone: 706-344-9330 Lessons are for beginners to advanced swimmers. Participants are tested on the first day of class to determine class placement. The swim instructor will work one-on-one with each individual child.

Instructors will work on breathing, floating, and safety on the first day. After a day of assessment, the participant will be placed in the appropriate class level. The goal is to make sure each participant is safe and comfortable in the water.

Please note: Parents do not need to get into the water.

• at Veterans Memorial Park • 1-week sessions: June 5-9 | June 12-16 | June 19-23 | June 26-30 • $75 per 1-week session • Morning (10:30-11:30am) AND Evening (5:15-6:15pm) lessons available Minimum participation of 12 pre-registered participants per group/week is required. If minimum is not met, program is subject to cancellation and deposit will be refunded. Pre-registration is required for this activity.

Contact: Creative Movement and Dance Phone: (470) 375-2179 Email: CMD_TinyDancer@comcast.net Website: www.CreativeMovementandDance.com

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Classes & Instructional Activities Creative Movement and Dance is excited to be providing dance classes at Rock Creek Park. CMD is the premiere on site dance instruction company in the Southeast. We are committed to providing quality dance training, taught by the most talented dance instructors in the South.

There will be an annual Holiday Celebration performance and a Spring Recital held in May. There is no performance fee or costume fee for recitals or performances.

Find more information and Register online at www.CreativeMovementandDance.com • @ Rock Creek • Ages 2.5 & up • Offering Pre-Ballet, Ballet & Tap, Jazz, Jazz/Contemporary, Ballet/Lyrical • Annual registration fee: $35 • Monthly tuition: $54 (multi-sibling discount available)

FREE SETUP

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Fitness & wellness Boot Camp

“Where the faithful become fit & the fit remain faithful.”

Information: Faithfully Fit Contact: Tiffany Bryson, Instructor | Phone: (678) 283-8878 | Email: tiffany.bryson@hotmail.com Enjoy the great outdoors while increasing your cardiovascular system and sculpting lean muscle. We use the natural environment to shape up! This class requires you to bring a set of hand weights, a mat or beach towel, and water.

4 Class Options (class times are subject to change seasonally): - Classes 7:00-8:00AM offered

year-round

Tuesdays & Thursdays

@ Rock Creek

•7:05-8:05AM • 5:45-6:45PM • 7:00-8:00PM • $60 per month (due by 5th of each month or $12 late fee will apply) • Receive 15% off by paying for 3+ months in advance ALL participants MUST complete a medical history form prior to participating. Forms are available on location at first day of class, at Rock Creek main office, and online. Please pre-register through Faithfully Fit via phone or email prior to attending class. Sessions not reaching the minimum of 8 participants by the designated registration deadline are subject to cancellation.

F.I.T.

Contact: Tonya Jones, Instructor | Phone: (706) 429-7583 Email: tijones@windstream.net | Website: www.attainablefitness.net Functional Interval Training is an outdoor fitness class guaranteed to deliver a total body workout. A perfect alternative to the gym setting! This class combines upper and lower body exercises with core and cardio throughout to leave you burning the maximum amount of calories all day in just 45 minutes of work. Get ready to discover new exercises to challenge yourself using just your body weight. All exercises are provided with modifications. If you are new to exercise or an elite athlete, join F.I.T. classes to see and feel the difference.

Classes beginning April 11, 2017 • 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• 4-week sessions

@ Veterans

• $60/full session OR $12/drop-in

ALL participants MUST complete a medical history form prior to participating. Forms are available on location at first day of class, at Rock Creek main office, and online.

HYDRO BLAST WATER AEROBICS

Contact: Tonya Jones, Instructor | Phone: (706) 429-7583 | Email: tijones@windstream.net Join this mix of exciting, dynamic, low impact moves to challenge any fitness level! Work every muscle group in one workout. Hydro Blast Water Aerobics will build lean muscle tissue while scorching body fat all at the same time. This class allows individuals to participate who might be physically unable to in a traditional land based exercise environment. Aquatic fitness classes offer a safe, comfortable, and efficient way for people of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels to get and stay fit. Best of all, you will burn about 700 calories or more in this one hour swim class!!

Session: July 11-August 3, 2017 • 5:15-6:15pm

• 4-week session

Tuesdays & Thursdays

@ Veterans Pool

• $60/full session OR $12/drop-in

ALL participants MUST complete a medical history form prior to participating. Forms are available on location at first day of class, at Rock Creek main office, and online.

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Fitness & wellness Tai Chi Instructor: Sifu Kenneth Jones, 3rd Black Sash Phone: 706-429-8087 Email: dawsonville@tccnga.com Website: www.tccnga.com You will learn the individual movements of Tai Chi Chuan and learn to flow each posture into the next without pause; ensuring that your body is in constant motion. You will get the health benefits from learning proper body structure and movement. You will also be shown the martial aspects of the movements so that they may contain more meaning in your personal practice.

Classes offered year-round

at Rock Creek

Mondays & Thursdays 6:00-7:00PM*

*Beginner class begins at 5:30pm and carries over into regular 6:00pm class.

• Ages 18+ • Fee: $50 per month (family discounts available) Cash and check accepted Monthly fee includes all Monday & Thursday classes for the month.

Completed registration forms and first payment due at beginning of first class each month. Participants should wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing, bring a bottle of drinking water, and a towel.

Contact Sifu Kenneth Jones for pricing details, copies of the above forms, or additional information.

Weight Room

Information: Dawson County Parks & Recreation | Phone: (706) 344-3646 Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org | Website www.dawsoncounty.org • Up to 5 members per membership (must reside in the same household • $25 resident / $45 non-resident for 3-month membership • Open Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM/Sunday 1:00-9:00PM Under 16 years of old must be accompanied by parent/guardian • 9 pieces of equipment: Weight Room memberships may be purchased year-round at the main office at Rock Creek. Memberships may be purchased Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. Purchases require on-site registration so that member may receive the required membership card(s) upon completion of registration. Online registration is not available for this registration.

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Fitness & wellness Yoga

Information: Tonya Buell Brooks Phone: 706-344-9587 Email: tbuell30@yahoo.com

ALL participants MUST complete a medical history form prior to participating. Forms are available on location at first day of class, at Rock Creek main office, and online. Minimum: 3 participants / Maximum: 25 participants. If the minimum requirement is not met, class is subject to cancellation. Full refunds will be issued for cancelled sessions.

Classes offered year-round The Blend

A great mix of Cardio, Hand Weights and Relaxation! The Blend is a whole body workout on the lighter side. From pushups to low lunges with weights, crunches to squats and a lot in between. Attendees start with pushups on their knees to full plank pushups in a very short time.

• Tuesdays • 7:00-8:10pm • $6 per class

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Tuesdays & Thursdays Yoga Stretch, Build, Relax

Every class starts with relaxing, breathing and slow warming moves and eases into Sun Salutations. Gradually increasing movement, we begin to lengthen and build each muscle group, using just our body weight and our breath. Coming back down to restore the body to lengthen, stretch and balance. Finally refocusing our minds and bringing us back to center, we end in Final Relaxation with soothing, calming music as the instructor leads you peacefully into relaxing the mind and body.

• Thursdays • 7:00-8:10pm • $6 per class

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Special Events Northside Hospital’s Movies in the Park Movie 1: June 2, 2017 Movie 2: August 11, 2017 Please visit www.dawsoncounty.org/departments/recreation for updates.

• All ages welcome • Movie begins at dusk • FREE Admission Sorry, no pets (service animals only, please).

Sponsored by: Jumping Jacks Inflatables & Party Rentals

Trunk or Treat

• October 31, 2017 • 4:00-7:00pm • All ages welcome • Activities/Candy/Concessions • FREE Admission Please visit www.dawsoncounty.org/departments/ recreation for updates.

Sorry, no pets (service animals only, please).

Sponsored by: Jumping Jacks Inflatables & Party Rentals

Breakfast with Santa • December 2, 2017 • 8:00-11:00am • at Rock Creek • FREE Activities for the kids | Photos with Santa | Breakfast | Live Christmas trees | Local Vendors | Crafts | and MORE! Breakfast + Photo Packages starting at just $5 Additional photo packages will be available for purchase, to be shipped directly to you within 10 days • Cash only, please!

Proceeds from Breakfast with Santa benefit KARE for Kids.

Sorry, no pets (service animals only, please).

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Dawson County Senior Services General Information

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Center Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:30PM Office/Center closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org.

Directory 201 Recreation Road | Dawsonville, GA 30534 (located inside Veterans Memorial Park) Phone: (706) 344-3700 | Fax: (706) 344-3702 Email: dpruett@dawsoncounty.org | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Staff Directory Dawn Pruett, Director Michelle Crane, Food Service Coordinator Krista West-Bearden, Seniors Advocate Tammy Loggins, Finance Liaison Dedri Bruce, Nurse Meals on Wheels Drivers:

dpruett@dawsoncounty.org mcrane@dawsoncounty.org kwest-bearden@dawsoncounty.org tloggins@dawsoncounty.org dbruce@dawsoncounty.org Tom Farrell, Tom Quintrell, Eddie Lynn

Programs, Activities, & Services Available for Dawson County Residents Age 55+

LifeTrail®

• Located at the Large Pavilion at VMP beside the Senior Center • LifeTrail is specifically designed to provide older adults with the opportunity to walk outdoors, and to stretch and strengthen their body • Five LifeTrail wellness stations provide a variety of exercise options prior to, during or after a normal walking routine • The stations are part of the multi-purpose trail at VMP ®

• SilverSneakers® Classic • SilverSneakers® Cardio Circuit • SilverSplash®: Begins in July - Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 10:15-11:15 am at Veterans Memorial Park pool (Call 706-344-3700 for dates and additional information) Visit our website or contact the Senior Center for our monthly calendar and additional information.

We welcome and appreciate our volunteers! Do you have a talent or skill that you would like to share?

Volunteers are needed for all areas: Sewing | Decorating | Reading | Exercise | Crafts | Delivery for Meals on Wheels for the homebound Planning or Coordinating Special Events | Working at the Reception or Welcome Desk Office Work (typing, filing, answering phones) | Setting up/cleaning for classes and events Teaching Classes | Packing Home Delivered Meals | Friendly Visiting | Program Fundraising

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Dawson Transit General Information

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM Holiday closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org.

Directory (located inside Veterans Memorial Park) 201 Recreation Road / P.O. Box 598 | Dawsonville, GA 30534 Phone: (706) 344-3603 | Fax: (706) 344-3703 Email: dawsontransit@dawsoncounty.org | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Staff Directory Dawn Pruett, Transit Director | Keith Stratton, Transit Coordinator Drivers: Paul Moran, Leslie Stanton, Eddie Lynn, Tom Farrell

Information & Services

Welcome aboard!

Dawson Transit is the public transportation service in Dawson County. This service is available to all residents of Dawson County.

Where We Can Take You Dawson Transit provides transportation to doctor’s offices, grocery stores, pharmacies, parks and places all throughout Dawson County! Transportation service is also available for medical appointments outside of the county.

When We Operate The hours of service are Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM. How to Schedule a Ride Dawson Transit operates on an advanced reservation basis. To schedule a trip, call 706 344-3603 MondayFriday 8:00AM-4:00PM. Please call at least 24 hours prior to your requested trip.

Requests for service made the same day will be taken if possible.

Accessible Service

Wheelchair-accessible service is available. When you call to schedule your trip, please let us know of any assistance you may need in boarding or disembarking from the vehicle. For the safety of all passengers, our policy requires that wheelchairs be secured to the vehicle.

Persons using respirators or portable oxygen are permitted on vehicles.

Service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities are permitted.

Fares

The fare for service depends on the distance of your trip.

The charge for each one-way trip is: $2.00 ……within Dawson County $4.00 ……Cumming & Dahlonega $6.00 ……Gainesville

Days of service Dawson County Dahlonega

Cumming Gainesville

Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday

Please have exact fare when boarding. Drivers are not able to make change.

Dawson Transit’s services are available to Dawson County residents only.

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Looking Ahead LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018

Details for activities listed below will be included in the 2018 Winter/Spring Activity Guide, which will be available in January 2018. Information is intended to be used as a reference guide and is subject to change. Updated information for these activities is available online at www.dawsoncounty.org/departments/recreation year-round.

REGISTRATION PERIODS

Spring Sports Online Registration: January 2-February 12 Spring Sports Walk-in Registration: February 5-12 Spring Adult Softball Registration: March 1-31

OTHER ACTIVITIES

War Hill Park Campsites OPEN April 1

SPECIAL EVENTS

Spring Sports Opening Day: March 17 Community Egg Hunt: March 31

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KEEPING DAWSON

ACTIVE, HEALTHY AND IN THE GAME AT

EVERY AGE

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

108 Prominence Ct. Suite 200 Dawsonville, GA 30534

770-848-6190 ngpg.org/ortho-sports