Dawson County Parks & Recreation Activity Guide - Summer/Fall 2023

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 Conveniently located off GA 400 ten minutes North of the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall

 10,000 sq. ft. Professional designed facility with foam pits and trampolines.

 Programs for boys and girls ages 2 and older.

 Birthday Parties! Entire gym is reserved for you and friends.

 Online registration at www.DahlonegaGymnastics.com

190 Chestatee Industrial Park Drive Dahlonega, GA 30533 Tel: 706-864-8516

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DAWSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 808

Dawsonville, GA 30534

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Phone: (706) 344-3646

Fax: (706) 344-3647

Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Rock Creek Sports Complex

445 Martin Road Dawsonville, GA 30534

Veterans Memorial Park

186 Recreation Road

Dawsonville, GA 30534

War Hill Park

4081 War Hill Park Road

Dawsonville, GA 30534

River Park

Hwy 9 South Dawsonville, GA 30534

PARKS & REC STAFF

Matt Payne, Director

Noah Burruss, Athletic Assistant

Lauren Chaves, Athletic Assistant

Ronnie Cronan, Maintenance

Daniel Flake, Maintenance

Buffie Hamil, Recreation Programs Manager

Parker Kincaid, Athletic Assistant

Greg Lawrence, Maintenance

Billy Mahaffey, Maintenance

Parker Massey, Maintenance

Caleb Randolph, Sports Programs Manager

Kris Rowan, Administrative Assistant

Ward Slaton, Support Staff

Lyn Speedy, War Hill Park Host Camper

Bryan Stradley, Maintenance

Ronda Watson, Finance Tech

Brett Whalen, Maintenance

Parks & Recreation Board

Whitney Bennett

Calvin Byrd

Chad Cofield

Audrey Goode

Tim Goodyear

Board meets the 2nd Monday of odd numbered months

5:30PM | at Rock Creek

Parks & Facilities

River Park Canoe Launch

Open year-round | 7 days a week 7:00AM-10:00PM

Covered pavilion (not available for rent; 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. 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.

Parks & Facilities

Rock Creek Sports Complex

Small Pavilion

Outdoor covered pavilion | Seating for approx. 25 people

$35 residents / $55 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Large Pavilion

Outdoor covered pavilion | Seating for approx. 50 people

$65 residents / $85 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Classroom

Inside Rec. Center | Tables/chairs for approx. 40 people

$50 residents / $70 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Community Room

Inside Rec. Center | Tables/chairs for approx. 100 people

$100 residents / $120 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Gymnasiums

Inside Rec. Center | $75 residents / $95 non-residents (5-hour maximum) | No fee for “Open Gym” public use | includes 3 pickleball courts per gym and 1 volleyball court per gym

Weight Room

9 pieces of equipment | $25 residents / $45 nonresidents for 3-month membership (per household of up to 5 members)

Baseball | Softball Fields

4 - 125 ft | 4 - 220 ft | 2 - 300 ft

$100 residents / $120 non-residents per day per field (no lights) | Lights available at additional cost

Soccer Fields

3 regulation-size fields | Not available for rent

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 residents / $85 non-residents per day for event use

Rotary Island Splash Pad

Open Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day, MondaySunday, 10:00am-8:00pm | No fee for public use | Not available for rent

Rotary Action Island

2 pickleball courts, 1 basketball court, 3 batting cages | Open daily, year-round | No fee for public use | Not available for rent

Parks & Facilities

Veterans Memorial Park

Small Pavilion

Outdoor covered pavilion | Seating for approx. 25 people

| $60 residents / $100 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Large Pavilion

Outdoor covered pavilion | Seating for approx. 100 people |$200 residents / $300 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Gymnasium

Inside Lloyd Crane Rec. Center | $100 residents / $140 non-residents (5-hour maximum) | No fee for

“Open Gym” public use

Baseball | Softball Fields

1 - 185 ft | 1 - 200 ft | 2 - 220 ft

$125 residents / $165 non-residents per day per field (no lights)

| Lights available at additional cost

Football Field

Not available for rent

Multi-Purpose Field

Not available for rent

Outdoor Basketball Court

Half-court only | No fee for public use

Tennis Courts

$90 residents / $130 non-residents per court per day for event use | No fee for public use

Multi-use Trail

.8 mile | Bike lane | Lights on timer | $90 residents / $130 non-residents per day for event use | No fee for public use

Track

1 lap= ¼ mile | Minimal light | $90 residents / $130 non-residents (per day for event use) | No fee for public use

Pool

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day |

Daily Public Swim and Pool Parties | Individual and Family passes available | $55 residents / $95 non-residents

War Hill Park

Boat Ramps & Day Use Areas

Open Year-round

4 ramps (availability based on lake water levels) | Picnic areas lake-side | Pier | Beach | Volleyball | $3 per day |

Annual Pass:

$30 resident / $70 non-resident (purchase online or at the main office at Rock Creek)

Campsites

Open March 1 - October 31

14 primitive campsites (no hook-ups or dump station) | $16 per night | Reservations available online only at www.dawsoncounty.org

Host on-site | Restrooms/showers on-site

PLAYERS

Benjamin Anglin #18

Kameron Corbin #0

Luke Duran #12

Leonel Escobar #58

Carson Foster #11

Jett Fulwider #2

CHEERLEADERS

Olivia Blake

Sophia Brooks

Avett Bruce

Charleigh Crawford

Raelynn Earp

Daniel Harmon #1

Paxton Ingram #8

Braxton Jacobson #99

Brantley Johnson #96

Brock Jordan #9

Kolton Keeney #10

Ava Gober

Brooklyn Goines

Lillian Gowins

Harper Martin

Adalyn McAnear

2022 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS

Elementary Girls Flag Football

PLAYERS

Kathryn Burk #40

Madelyn Burk #24

Aniston Gooch #25

Lyla Greenwood #16

Sumner Greenwood #34

COACHES:

Matt Montgomery

Jay Greenwood

Jason Love

Damon Schubert

2022 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS

2nd Grade Football

FOOTBALL COACHES:

John Keeney

Nick Duran

Joseph Fulwider

Caleb Phillips

Jacob Selman

Zach Whitt

CHEER COACHES

Alexa Bruce

Hayley Crawford

Colton Leonard #21

Riley Nance #48

Coleman Palmer #72

Buddy Phillips #45

Frank Powell #7

Weston Roberts #17

Haleigh Rexroat

Celsey Sanders

Courtney Sanders

Ella Selman

Elaina Smith

Logan Selman #29

Sammi Sosebee #88

Gabriel Sudderth #25

Kelly Thomas #4

Waylon Whitt #55

Emora Smith

Victoria Ubriaco

Cate Jenkins #31

Kendall Kennedy #44

Ivy Lawrence #12

Ellis Montgomery #15

Kylie Schubert #22

Athletic Programs

SWIM TEAM (SUMMER)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Swim Team

Stephanie Morgan, Coach: (770) 654-6793

Email: tstmorgan@gmail.com

Registration: Friday, May 6, 2022 | 6:00-8:00PM 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

• District Meet is 1st week of July

• State Meet is 3rd weekend of July

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

Athletic Programs

TRAVEL TEAMS

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: bhamil@dawsoncountga.gov | 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 or email bhamil@dawsoncountga.gov for more information on travel team registration.

PICKLEBALL

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov | Website: www.dawsoncounty. org

Dawson County Parks & Recreation offers open play for all pickleball levels.

INDOOR

Three indoor courts at Rock Creek Park and two indoor courts at Veterans Memorial Park are designated for pickleball as scheduled below. Open play is free of charge for all players and is designed for those who know the basic rules and scoring. Please bring your own balls and paddles.

Mondays

• at Veterans Memorial Park (2 courts)

• 6:00-9:00PM - All players welcome

• March thru mid-October only

Tuesdays

• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts)

• 9:00-11:30AM - All players welcome

Wednesdays

• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts)

• 6:00-9:00PM - All players welcome

Thursdays

• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts)

• 9:00-11:30AM - All players welcome

Sundays

• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts)

• 3:00-4:00PM - Beginners only

• 4:00-9:00PM - All players welcome

Hours are subject to change based on youth rec sports seasons, summer camps, etc.

OUTDOOR

Outdoor courts are available on a first-come, first served basis and do not have designated play times.

Follow the Dawson County Pickleball facebook page for updates and information.

Athletic Programs

SOCCER (FALL)

Coordinated by: United Futbol Academy

Website: Mountains.UnitedFA.Org | Email: Mountains@UnitedFA.Org | Phone: 1-844-GO TO UFA (1-844-468-6832), Ext 3

Dawson County Parks & Recreation and UFA Mountains (United Futbol Academy) partner to provide Dawson County Residents quality soccer programs for beginners through advanced players at Rock Creek Sports Complex in Dawsonville. UFA is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization focusing on “Skills for Soccer, Skills for Life.”

Programs (based on January 1st birth date):

Recreational (Spring Feb/Mar-May, Fall: Aug/Sep-Nov)

• U04 Mini League: six Friday Night Interactive Sessions (includes T-shirt and Mini-League Ball)

• U06 to U08: one scheduled 1-hour practice per week with weekend games

• U10 to U19: two 1-hour practices per week with weekend games

Academy & Select (Aug to May)

• U08 Future Academy: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games

• U09 to U12 Academy: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games

• U13 to U19 Select: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games

Camps

• Challenge: five (Summer) or six (Winter) 2-hour sessions for Recreational Players

• Middle & High School Prep: to be determined as desired

Registration: ONLINE only at Mountains.UnitedFA.Org, Click LOGIN

Adult

• Weekend games at South Forsyth Soccer Complex, Cumming

Recreational

• Fall: May 1 to Jul 20

• Spring: Nov 1 to Jan 20

Academy & Select Tryouts

• Opens May 1

• Tryouts: May/Jun

Camps

• Winter - Opens Nov 1

• Spring Break - Opens Feb 1

• Summer - Opens Feb 1

Athletic Programs

CHEERLEADING (FALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: April 1-May 8, 2023

Walk-in: May 1-8, 2023 at Rock Creek (NEW for 2023)

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

Uniform Measurement Day May 8th | 3:00-6:00pm at Rock Creek

Grades: Kindergarten-6th (grade at start of season)

Fee: $140 Fee includes shell, skirt, briefs, and poms $65 Fee does not include any uniform items

(participant will use 2022 uniform)

• Practices begin late-July/early-August

• Games begin August/September

Please be sure to register according to whether you need a new uniform (full registration fee) or will be using 2022 uniform (discounted registration fee).

For those needing a new uniform, please be sure to register for the full-priced activity, which includes a new uniform. You will also need to sign up for an appointment for your cheerleader to be sized (either by the uniform company rep or by park staff). The sign-up link will be available once the online registration period has opened.

Visit www.dawsoncounty.org or contact the Dawson County Parks & Recreation office at (706) 344-3646 for a list of eligibility requirements for this activity. Additional league information can be found on the Mountain Football League website at www.mtnfootball.org.

Participant must be a Dawson County resident or attend a public school in Dawson County to participate in this activity

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

Athletic Programs

FOOTBALL (FALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: April 1-May 8, 2023

Walk-in: May 1-8, 2023 at Rock Creek

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

• Grades: Kindergarten-6th (grade at start of season)

• Fee: $175

Fee includes game jersey, game pants, helmet, full pads, practice pants

Fee does not include required sports physical.

* 7th grade and up are coordinated by the school football program

• Practices begin July

• Games begin August/September

Participant must play in the age group determined by his/her grade level at the start of the season. Participant must reside in Dawson County or attend a public school in Dawson County in order to be eligible to participate. Visit www.dawsoncounty.org or contact the Dawson County Parks & Recreation office at (706) 344-3646 for a list of eligibility requirements for this activity. Additional league information can be found on the Mountain Football League website at www.mtnfootball.org.

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

Travelling outside Dawson County and admission fees are associated with this activity.

FLAG FOOTBALL (FALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

(Final Monday open until 8pm)

No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

Participant must be a Dawson County resident or attend a public school in Dawson County to participate in this activity

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

Registration: Online: April 1-May 8, 2023

Walk-in: May 1-8, 2023 at Rock Creek

• Girls, grades: 2nd-8th

• Fee: $75 resident / $115 non-resident

• Fee includes game jersey & socks

• Practices begin July

• Games begin late-August/early-September

Participant must be a Dawson County resident or attend a public school in Dawson County to participate in this activity

Weekday(Final8am-5pmWalk-in: Monday open until 8pm)

No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

Participant must play in the age group determined by her grade level and may never play down an age group. Travelling outside Dawson County and admission fees are associated with this activity.

Athletic Programs

BASEBALL (FALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: April 1-August 7, 2023

Walk-in: July 31-August 7, 2023 at Rock Creek

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

• Ages 7-14

• Fee: $75 resident / $115 non-resident

• Fee includes jersey

• Practices begin late-August

• Games begin mid-September

The age control date for this activity is September 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. 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.

SOFTBALL (FALL YOUTH SOFTBALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration Online: April 1-August 7, 2023

Walk-in: July 31-August 7, 2023 at Rock Creek

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

• Ages 7-14

• Fee: $75 resident / $115 non-residentt

• Fee includes jersey and visor

• Practices begin late-August

• Games begin mid-September

The age control date for this activity is September 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.

Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

(Final Monday open until 8pm)

No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

(Final Monday open until 8pm) No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

The fall league will not include end of season awards or an end of tournament.season

The fall league will not include end of season awards or an end of tournament.season

Athletic Programs

INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE T-BALL (FALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: April 1-August 7, 2023

Walk-in: July 31-August 7, 2023 at Rock Creek

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

• Ages 3-4

• Fee: $25 resident / $65 non-resident

• Fee includes t-shirt

• Session begins: late-August

The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player must be 3 or 4 on this date in order to participate.

T-BALL (FALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: April 1-August 7, 2023

Walk-in: July 31-August 7, 2023 at Rock Creek

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

• Ages 5-6

• Fee: $75 resident / $115 non-resident

• Fee includes jersey and hat/visor

• Practices begin late-August

• Games begin mid-September

The fall league will not include end of season awards or an end of tournament.season

The age control date for this activity is September 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. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.

Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

(Final Monday open until 8pm)

No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

(Final Monday open until 8pm)

No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

Athletic Programs

BASKETBALL(WINTER)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Registration: Online: September 11-October 9, 2023

Walk-in: October 2-9, 2023 at Rock Creek

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

• Ages: 7-14

• Fee: $70 resident / $110 non-resident Fee includes jersey and shorts.

• Practices begin mid- to late-October

• Games begin late-November/early-December

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Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

(Final Monday open until 8pm)

No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the year the season begins. 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.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE BASKETBALL (WINTER)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Registration: Online: September 11-October 9, 2023

Walk-in: October 2-9, 2023 at Rock Creek

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

• Ages 5-6

• Fee: $25 resident / $65 non-resident Fee includes t-shirt.

• Session Dates: Tentatively scheduled for Saturdays, beginning late-October

The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the year the season begins.

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

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Weekday(Final8am-5pmWalk-in: Monday open until 8pm) No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

WRESTLING (WINTER)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Registration: Online: September 11-October 9, 2023

Walk-in: October 2-9, 2023 at Rock Creek

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

• Ages 5-14

• Fee: $70 resident / $110 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

• Practices begin: mid- to late-October

• Games begin: early-December

The age control date for this activity is January 1st of upcoming year. 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.

Camps & Clinics

ALL SPORTS DAY CAMPS

Contact:

Ty Carnes | Phone: (404) 226-7225 | Email: tcarnes@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Week 1: June 5-9, 2023

Week 2: June 20-23, 2023 (4-day camp due to Juneteenth Holiday on 6/19/23)

• 9:00AM-3:00PM

• Early drop-off at 8AM/Late pick-up at 4PM (add $30)

• at Rock Creek

• Ages 5-13

• Fee: $135 per camp

• All campers need to bring a snack, sack lunch, and water bottle each day

Maximum: 60 campers per week. Please pre-register by contacting Ty Carnes.

UNITED FUTBOL ACADEMY SOCCER CAMPS

Contact:

Website: Mountains.UnitedFA.Org | Email: Mountains@UnitedFA.Org | Phone: 1-844-GO TO UFA (1-844-468-6832), Ext 3

Ages: U5 to U14, all levels: recreational, academy and select Location: Rock Creek

Summer Challenge Camps: June 12-16, 2023 and July 10-14, 2023

• 10:00AM-12:00PM

• Fee: $90/week

Winter Challenge Camp: Dec 2, 9, 16 (2023) and Jan 6, 13, 20 (2024)

• Saturdays 10:00AM-12:00PM

• Fee: $100/all Sessions

For more info and to register, please visit Mountains.UnitedFA.org.

*Additional camps available at UFA’s Forsyth location - please visit www.unitedfa.org for details. Summer Camp: Please visit Mountains.UnitedFA.org for details.

LADY TIGERS FUN-DAMENTAL BASKETBALL CAMP

Contact: Will Anglin

Email: william.anglin@dawson.k12.ga.us

• June 12-15, 2023 (4 days)

• 9:00am-12:00pm

• at Rock Creek

• Ages: 7-15

• Fee: $85

Camps & Clinics

CHEER CAMP

Contact:

Christy Perry | Email: cperry@dawson.k12.ga.us

• July 11-13, 2023

• 9:00-11:00am

• at Rock Creek

• Ages: 5-12

• Fee: $90

Fee includes t-shirt and snack

MAGIC CAMPS

Contact: Jeffrey Williams

Email: jeff@classic-magic.com

• July 17-21, 2023

• Beginners (ages 7-12): 9:00AM-12:00PM

• Advanced (ages 9-14): 1:00-4:00PM

• at Rock Creek

• Fee: $150

Classes & Instructional Activities

VOLLEYBALL LESSONS

• Private lessons

• Individual or group

• Prices vary based on group size

• Offered year-round, space permitting

Contact: Elena Sanderlin

Phone: (703) 943-9644

Email: edigrado13@gmail.com

INFANT SWIMM ING RESOURC E

Contact: Stephanie Morgan, Instructor | Phone: (770) 654-6793

Email: s.morgan@infantswim.com | Website: www.infantswim.com

Infant Swimming Resource goes beyond traditional swimming instruction, by teaching children ISR Self-Rescue techniques designed to help them survive should they reach the water alone.

• Morning Sessions

• at Veterans Memorial Park

• Please contact the instructor for additional class information and registration

BALL HIGH PERFORMANCE TENNIS

Coordinated by: Ball High Performance Tennis

Contact: Dennis Ball

Phone: (678) 925-0197

Email: ballhpt@gmail.com

Website: www.ballhpt.com

• Junior & Adult Sessions

• For beginner and intermediate players

• Offered year-round, weather permitting

Fitness & wellness

BOOT CAMP

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

Information: Faithfully Fit Fitness

Contact: Tiffany Bryson, Instructor | Phone: (678) 283-8878

Email: tiffany.bryson@hotmail.com

Increase your cardiovascular system and sculpt lean muscle in this indoor class. This class requires you to bring a set of hand weights, a mat or beach towel, and water.

• Monthly sessions offered year-round

• $60/month (pay by the 5th of each month to avoid $12 late fee)

• Receive a 15% discount 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. 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.

KIDS YOGA

Contact: Kaity Connor

Phone:(470) 718-1294

Email: kaityconnor92@gmail.com

Website: namasteakidforever.com

Namaste A Kid Forever is a fun and inviting way to bring yoga into your child’s life. A NAKF instructor will provide an amazing curriculum designed to motivate children to be active, build confidence, and manage the spectrum of emotions that they experience in their day‐to-day activities.

• Ages 6 - 10 years

• $55 for 4 classes

Fitness & wellness

TAI CHI

Instructor: Sifu Kenneth Jones, 3rd Black Sash

Phone: 678-TAI-CHI-6 (678-824-2446)

Email: tccnga@gmail.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 & Wednesdays 6:00-7:00PM

Beginners may attend classes for 1 month at the introductory rate of $40.

• Ages 18+

• Fee: $60 per month (family discounts available)

Cash and check accepted

Monthly fee includes all Monday & Wednesday 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@dawsoncountyga.gov

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 thru 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 • 2 ellipticals • recumbent bike

• abs/torso/back machine • functional trainer

• chest press machine • leg extension/curl machine

Weight Room memberships may be purchased year-round at the main office at Rock Creek Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. Online registration is also available at www.dawsoncounty.org. For online registrations, the membership card will be available to pick up at the front desk at Rock Creek on the next business day after the online transaction is complete.

Fitness & wellness

YOGA

Information: Beverly Smith

Phone: (706) 973-9423

Email: beverlykay@windstream.net

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 at Rock Creek

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

• $6 per class

WATER AEROBICS

Tuesdays & Thursdays

7:00-8:10pm

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

• $6 per class

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 work-out. This class will build lean muscle tissue while scorching body fat all at the same time. This class allows individuals to participate who might physically be unable to in a traditional landbased 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 1-hour class!

Three 4-week sessions at Veterans Memorial Park Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm

• Session 1: May 9-June 1, 2023

• Session 2: June 6-29, 2023

• Session 3: July 11-August 3, 2023

• $70/full session | $15/drop-in

• 10% discount if registering for all 3 sessions in advance

• Minimum: 8 pre-registered participants

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

Special Events

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Movie 1: June 2, 2023 at War Hill Park

Movie 2: October 13, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Park

Move 3 (Drive-in): December 8, 2023 at Rock Creek

Please visit ww.dawsoncounty.org/parksrec for updates.

• All ages welcome

• Movie begins at dusk

• FREE Admission

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

Sponsored by: Jitterbug Party Rentals

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

• December 2, 2023

• 8:00-11:00am

• at Rock Creek

TRUNK OR TREAT

• October 31, 2023

• 4:00-6:00pm

• All ages welcome

• Activities/Candy/Concessions

• FREE Admission

Presented by:

• FREE Activities for the kids | Photos with Santa | Breakfast Live Christmas trees | Local Vendors | Crafts | and MORE!

• Cash only, please!

Please visit www.dawsoncounty.org/departments/recreation for updates.

Proceeds from Breakfast with Santa benefit KARE for Kids.

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

Sponsored by: Jitterbug Party Rentals

Please visit www.dawsoncounty.org/departments/ recreation for updates.

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

Sponsored by: Jitterbug Party Rentals

Special Events

EPIC DAYS

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Exceptional People In our Community

Enriching the lives of adults with disabilities through activities, crafts, games, and more!

• 3rd Thursday of each month • 10:00AM

• at Rock Creek • FREE Activities: Arts/Crafts | Movie Day | Holiday Fun | and MORE!

Please RSVP by emailing recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov or by calling (706) 344-3646 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM).

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS WELCOME! To become a or volunteer or sponsor, please email recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov or call (706) 344-3646 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM).

General Information

Center Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Office/Center closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org.

Directory

Margie Weaver Senior Center

201 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA  30534 (located inside Veterans Memorial Park)

Pauline Stephens Ivey Senior Life Center

237 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA  30534

(located inside Veterans Memorial Park)

Phone: (706) 344-3700

Email: djohnson@dawsoncounty.org | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Staff Directory

Dawn Johnson, Director djohnson@@dawsoncountyga.gov

Cheri Schuman, Food Service Coordinator cschuman@@dawsoncountyga.gov

Tammy Loggins, Senior Services Assistant tloggins@@dawsoncountyga.gov

Dedri Bruce, Nurse dbruce@@dawsoncountyga.gov

Marshelle Savage, Respite Coordinator msavage@dawsoncountyga.gov

Tamara Sullens, Advocate tsullens@dawsoncountyga.gov

Meals on Wheels: Joan Walden, Eddie Lynn, Amanda Thomas, Randy Tallant, Craig Gonyo WE

PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, & SERVICES

Dawson Transit

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM

Holiday closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org.

DIRECTORY

Margie Weaver Senior Center

201 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534

(located inside Veterans Memorial Park)

Phone: (706) 344-3603

Email: dawsontransit@dawsoncountyga.gov | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Staff Directory

Dawn Johnson, Transit Director | Lee Adkins, Transit Coordinator

Drivers: Paul Moran, Bradley Anderson, Michael Tighe

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

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

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

Monday-Friday

Monday-Friday

Tuesday & Thursday

Tuesday & Thursday