Fall/Winter 2023 Activity Guide

About Us

MISSION STATEMENT

The Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing quality programs, facilities, and services that will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Sedalia and the surrounding communities.

CONNECT WITH US

(660)826-4930

www.sedaliaparks.com

@SedaliaParksandRec

HeckartCommunityCenter:1800W3rd

ConventionHall:1500W3rd

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JOIN OUR TEAM!

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team that brings joy and fun to the community? Join our team! Positions open are listed on our website! Apply online or pickup an application at the front desk!

The Sedalia Parks & Recreation Department oversees over 300 acres of park land, Convention Hall, and the Heckart Community Center, as well as maintaining 7 parks: Centennial, Clover Dell, Housel, Hubbard, Katy, Liberty, and Vermont Park. A wide array of sports, recreation activities, lessons, and special events are available for all area citizens

PARK BOARD

Jerry Case- President

Roy Poynter- Vice- President

Megan Simon- Secretary

Sydni Herrick

Dan VanDyne

Connie Washington

Jeff Wimann

Dr. Bill Woolery

Kristy Woolery

Park Board meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:30pm, the public is encouraged to attend!

In 1948, The Heckart Family made their home here in Sedalia, established their family business, The Heckart Funeral Home, and became pillars of the community They believed their success as a family business was in large part because the community trusted in them and supported them Because of the support of the community, it was their philosophy that they in return give back to those that had supported them for so many years Sue carried on the family’s motto of “We Care, We Share, We Love.” Being a strong business woman, community leader, and philanthropist, Sue wanted nothing more than to bring her parents’ dream of a community center to the people of Sedalia

To honor the legacy of her parents, Del & Stella ,Sue believed that the community deserved a place where everyone can come together to share experiences and create memories while improving the quality of life for all It was with her generous multi-million dollar donation that allowed the Sedalia Parks & Recreation Department the ability to present a 1/8 cent sales tax to help build a Community Center The community overwhelmingly responded with an 80% YES, YES vote.

Sue knows and values the importance of Parks and Recreation and trusts Sedalia Parks & Recreation to honor her parent’s legacy with this outstanding facility that will forever impact the Community of Sedalia Thank you Sue Heckart for your generous gift in honor of your parents Del and Stella Heckart!

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome to the 2023-24 Fall and Winter Activity Guide. In the pages of this guide, Sedalia residents and visitors of all ages will find returning favorites along with brand new activities, special events, and more. Join us for family-friendly fun as we celebrate the return of Bark in the Park (page 20), make a splash with Heckart Community Center’s popular Ghouls in the Pool (page 9) and dress up in your favorite costumes for Truck or Treat at the Centennial Park (page 21)

As always, we continue to offer adult and youth sports leagues (page 13), swim lessons (page 8), fitness classes, and personal training (page 11) Sign up early as many of these programs fill quickly! With so many options to choose from, you and your family are sure to find fun, enriching programs to enjoy this fall and winter

Soon we bid farewell to warm weather and wave hello to the crisp autumn air. We hope that you will take the time to stroll through the parks and enjoy the changing leaves and nice weather before the winter gets here. Thankfully even when the weather gets bad, we are blessed to have the Heckart Community Center where inside you can still enjoy a safe, comfortable place to walk for free

This fall and winter you will see many projects being worked on throughout the parks. Liberty Stadium renovation will be a two year project, with turf this year along with seating improvements, and parking lot paved the following year All of this is possible thanks to a match grant that the Parks Department received with the help of City and CVB

Liberty playground will begin under construction in late winter/ early spring. Don’t worry… the elephant is staying in Liberty Park!! The new playground will be installed between the large shelter and restrooms, we will leave the old playground up until the new one is completed! Next playground updated after Liberty is Katy in fall of 2024!

The NEW Liberty Train is currently being built in TexasPark Board approved this purchase after the old train did not pass inspection. Unfortunately, it would cost more to repair than purchase a new one This is a custom built train so it takes time, but we are eager to have it back up and running with the hopes of the annual Egg Hunt being its opening debut! The old train will officially be retired but will sit in the train house for photo ops.

Lastly, I want to thank you for your continued support and participation. Our first year at the Heckart Community Center we had over 160,000 participants and at the pace we are going this second year we will surpass that number. This is an exciting time for our community, and I am proud to be a part of it. We offer over 200 programs annually for participants of all ages, and they fill quickly so make sure to register early

The needs and wants of the community continue to change over the years, but the one constant is the spirit of volunteerism within Sedalia I am always impressed and extremely grateful for the amount of residents who generously donate their time. If you have ever coached a team, acted as a race marshal, or assisted at any one of our events and parks we thank you!

Amy Epple, Director of Parks and Recreation

The Heckart Community Center will be closed or will have modified hours on the

November 22nd: 5AM-7PM

Thanksgiving: Closed

Christmas Eve: 10AM-2PM

Christmas: Closed

New Year's Eve:10AM- 6PM

New Year's Day: 7AM-9PM

In addition, the Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation in cases of inclement weather and/or modified hours for maintenance, up to and including facility closure.

MEMBERSHIPS

MEET SUSAN MERGEN

Community Outreach and Membership Coordinator

Started at SPR: April 2023

Email: smergen@sedaliaparks.com

Youth: Any person 18 or younger other than a family member.

Senior: Any person age 60 or older

Adult: Any person age 19 to 59 other than a family member.

Family: Family membership is a maximum of 5 members with no more than 2 adults.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

September 1-15

Fall into Fitness with a membership to the Heckart Community Center! Haven’t gotten a membership yet? Join us at our Membership Drive for new members September 1-15 during normal business hours to learn more! Everyone who purchases a new membership during this time will receive a HCC swag bag while supplies last. No registration needed.

All people must be residing under the same household (proof required). Additional adults or children may be added onto the membership at the advertised rates for that membership type. Adult(s) added onto the membership must show proof of same residency to be on the membership.

Family rate per month: $10 per additional child Family annual rate: $100 per additional child. Families with special needs members may be added to a family membership as approved by the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Director.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

MEET MOLLY

One of the Heckart Community Center’s most frequent visitors is four-year-old Molly Spratz and her family. “We are here once a week for Sensory Play, two to three times a week for the indoor pool and for quite some time, once a week for Tiny Tots. The Heckart Community Center is great,” adds Molly’s dad, Carl “The design of the HCC makes it ideal for us because our 4 year old likes a variety of activities at once.”

“We live so close to the Heckart Community Center and waited on bated breath for it to open and have never been disappointed”, shares Carl.

“We attend most of the special events year-round; Halloween, Easter, Christmas, etc It is definitely one of the better environments for our community. You see all ages and ethnic backgrounds. There are so many different things to do here, something for everyone ”

Molly’s mom, Angela shares “Our Molly is on the Autism Spectrum and this is her safe place The staff are beyond helpful, professional and above all kind to us. They know Molly by name and give us a warm welcome every time we come in. Molly loves going to the child play area, the staff understand her quirks and are so patient and caring to her. Molly is an avid swimmer, the lifeguards watch over Molly with an eagle eye and cheer as she swims in the deep end. “We returned to this area after my Military career was over and we couldn’t be happier with Sedalia Parks and Rec Please take the time to swing by and spend some time at the Heckart Community Center, it’s a great place to be and we’re so thankful for it”

Molly and her parents enjoy the family membership and certainly encourage anyone who has not yet visited the Heckart Community Center to come by.

AQUATICS

MEET CLARA SCOTT

Aquatics Manager

Started at SPR: August 2018

Email: cscott@sedaliaparks.com

LAP SWIM: Swimming around outside of competition pool

LEISURE SWIM: Slide and dive well are not open.

OPEN SWIM: Entire facility is open

SPLASH AND PLAY: Kids can play in shallow end of the Heckart Community Center. Water features are available during this time--Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during Leisure Pool hours for kids age 5 and under-limit of 3 children to each adult. This is included in membership or $5 per visit per child for non-members.

The Heckart Community Center pool will be closed on the following dates for Smith - Cotton swim meets Come support your Tigers!

September 6th, 2023

October 14th, 2023

October 26th, 2023

December 5th, 2023

January 13th, 2024

January 24th, 2024

February 1st, 2024

SWIM WEAR AT HCC: Cotton attire and jeans are not permitted to be worn in the pools or hot tub at the Heckart Community Center.

HCC SPECIAL HOURS: Smith Cotton Swim Team, Bandits Swim Team, and other swim teams rent the competition pool for practices and meets. Practice times and meet dates are TBD. Hours are subject to change with Holidays and Special Events

WATER CLASSES

Scan this QR code for the Group Fitness Class Schedule (land and water classes)

POOL RULES

1. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, age 16 and older An adult guardian must be within arm’s reach for children 6 and under

2. Patrons who leave the facility MUST pay again for re-entry at outdoor facilities

3. Admittance to the pool will be refused for drunkenness, inability to care for self, open sores, contagious disease, diarrhea, head lice, respiratory infections, improper attire, and/or improper behavior

4. Children not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper Swim diapers are available for purchase in the vending machine.

5 Adults are required to change diapers in restrooms provided in the bathhouse. Please do NOT change diapers on the pool deck.

6 WALK NO RUNNING!

7. No swimming in designated diving areas.

8 Diving is only allowed in specified areas The high dive well is reserved for Smith Cotton and Bandits Swim team only

9. ABSOLUTELY NO pushing, fighting, shoving, running, horseplay, profanity or abusive language.

10. No playing on handrails, ladders, stairs, ropes, and guard towers

A Q U A T I C S

11. ABSOLUTELY NO smokeless tobacco, smoking, vapes, alcohol, drugs, glass containers, weapons

12. Swimmers must wear clean, appropriate swimming attire NO cutoffs, street clothes, thongs, speedos, denim, revealing swimsuits, or loose clothing allowed No cotton or jean attire may be worn in the pools.

13. No electronic devices are allowed to be used in the bathhouses

14. Safe water toys are allowed in the facility (foam and floatable items) Toys deemed unsafe by management or being used in a manner that threatens the safety or enjoyment of patrons will be prohibited.

15 No rafts or large inflatables Young child inflatables allowed with lifeguard approval.

16. Lost or stolen articles are the responsibility of the owner Lockers are available for patrons (bring own lock).

17 No outside food, drinks, or coolers are allowed inside the pool facility.

18 Animals are not allowed in the building or pool area, with the exception of guide dogs, which are allowed on the pool deck, but not in the water.

19. Staff reserves the right to check baggage if deemed appropriate.

20 NO SMOKING per City Ordinance 10099

Swim Lessons

MEET TIFFANY THOMAS

Aquatics Specialist

Started at SPR: May 2023

Email: tthomas@sedaliaparks.com

OUT FOR GROUP SWIM --- COMING SOON

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private lessons- $15/30-minute lesson You can sign up for 4, 6, or 8 sessions at a time. At the time of registration, we will get contact information and information about swim levels and goals. The aquatics specialist will then assign a swim instructor that will call to set up a time for your first lesson Offered year round.

AGE CONSIDERATIONS: If the child is outside of the recommended age group you will need to call to register. Online registration will not give you an option of registering for the correct class. If your child is more than a year outside of the recommended age for their correct level, group lessons may not be the best option for them

HEALTH REQUIREMENT: If your child is sick, they may not enter the water for two weeks after the last episode of diarrhea

Interested in becoming a lifeguard? We’re looking for guards of all ages for day and evening shifts! Applications can be picked up at the Heckart Community Center Front Desk!

Looking for a position you don’t need to be certified for? Check out our aquatics attendants positions! These attendants are responsible for helping at swim lessons, working the slide, and other pool related duties!

Parent Involvement: A parent is required to get in the water for water babies and pre-school swim if more than one child is registered there needs to be an adult for each child

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSES

Looking for a part time job at the pool? We’re hiring lifeguards! All lifeguards are required to attend a Red C Lif d C tifi ti Th st is $150 fo ds that

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Ages 3 yea s

$10 per child

Register by October 15

Join us for our second annual Ghouls in Pools! Ghouls will have the opportunity to find the perfect floating pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch! Each child will go home with a pumpkin and a treat bag. This also includes open swim to follow Ghouls in Pools.

NEWAQUATICFACILITY

SWIM WITH SANTA

day, December 15

ckart Community Center 30 p m - 8:30 p m

Ages

cluded in membership or purchase of a day pass! No registration necesary

The Heckart Community Center received word that a special visitor will be joining us for a swim! Come hang out with Santa and Mrs Claus while your swim!

Soon we will begin the next big step for SPR with the beginning stages of an Aquatic Facility! We look forward to getting input from community and keeping you informed each step of the way. I wish I had more information to share before this goes to the printer but at this time (in July) we are still finalizing location details. I know for many closing Centennial pool is sad, believe me it’s not easy for us either but it is the best decision for the community and department It is cheaper for us to build, maintain and staff one large outdoor facility than two small ones. It is also very important to the Park Board that we do this on the East side of town. Where Centennial Pool is located we have plans to put in a baseball themed Splash Pad along with Pickle Ball Courts and eventually an outdoor ice skating rink (this is 15 plus years away). The Splash Pad would be done much sooner

This has been in the planning stages, even before I was Park Director, and thanks to the planning and looking ahead, Retired Parks Director Mark Hewett worked very hard to put money aside for this project and I continued with that plan Therefore we will need to take a “loan” to complete the whole project but there will no tax increase for this large scale project. Again, this is exciting and will be a great improvement to our ever growing community! As always I am happy to answer any questions, concerns, or sugges w closing something that has so many memories isn’t an easy decision, but again this has be have been planning for and doing our best to make the best decision for the future plans

Amy Epple, Director of Parks and Recreation

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FITNESS

MEET JAYMI WELLS

Recreation Supervisor- Fitness & Wellness

Started at SPR: November 2017

Check our website or stop by the Fitness Desk for a monthly schedule of land and water classes offered! FitPasses can be purchased for specialty fitness classes. FitPasses are $10 for 10 classes and can be redeemed anytime

LIBERTY LIGHTS MERRY MILE

Friday , December 1

Liberty Park

Check-In 6:00pm-6:50pm

Run begins at 7:00pm

Kids $15, Age 13+ $25

Register by November 15

Prizes for Most Festive, Most “Lit Up”, and Most Creative

COMMUNITY COUCH TO 5K

9 Week Training Program

January 12– March 9

C25K is a program designed to get just about anyone from the couch to walking, jogging, or running a 5K (3.1 miles) in 9 weeks. The schedule will require 3 workouts per week for you to complete on your own. There will be weekly prizes and a grand prize for completing the training On March 9, we will finish up the challenge with the Shamrock Shuffle 5K at Centennial Park

Reg.

10 Register online at www.sedaliaparks.com or call (660) 826-4930. F

Dec 1 Jan 9 $35

JANUARY 10 6:00PM

HCC

DOOR PRIZES INCLUDED!

Personal Training

MEET OUR PERSONAL TRAINERS!

ISAAC SPILKER

Isaac is a certified ISSA Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. He believes that what the mind believes the body can achieve! He is here to coach men and women of all ages to love themselves and their bodies through fitness Investing in your health is the best investment you can make. He may be your coach but you will be a team and will work together every step of the way. Today is the opportunity to build the tomorrow you want!

RENA NORMAN

Rena is a Certified Personal Trainer, functional aging specialist, and a yoga and Silver Sneakers instructor. She has joyfully been working with clients for over 10 years and has shared her passion for fitness and wellness with many She loves helping others achieve their goals though all phases of life, fitness, and wellness She tells all of her clients that “something is better than nothing”.

ANGIE COOK

Angie is a Certified Personal Trainer and Silver Sneakers instructor. She says exercise doesn't have to be boring, it can be really fun! Sometimes we just need someone to mix things up and hold us accountable First, she says, identify your ‘Why’ The human body is capable of so much! It’s not a matter of ‘Can you’ but what will drive you to stick to it? How will those results impact you and your relationship with those you love? What is the cost of doing nothing? I’ve not always had ideal health and know the work involved. Set up a time to discuss your goals with me and let’s put together a plan to kick start your personal fitness program today!

INBODY SCANS

Pricing-- all sessions are one hour long

Individual Training

1 session $45

4 sessions………………………………$168

8 sessions………………………………$312

16 sessions…………………………….$480

Buddy/Couples Training

Price per person

1 session $30

4 sessions…………………………….$108

8 sessions $200

16 sessions…………………………..$320

Small Group Training 3 people

Price per person

6 sessions $90

Group Training 4-6 People

Price per person

6 sessions $60

Group personal training does not offer individualized training, but rather training together as a group This is great for motivation and accountability among friends!

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Scan this QR code for the Group Fitness Class Schedule

I T N E S S

InBody is a comprehensive test that measures your fat, muscle, and water levels in less than a minute and is 98% accurate! No dunking. No pinching. No discomfort. Each InBody test will print out a full-page results sheet detailing the muscle, fat, and water values of the user. The InBody provides you with lean mass and fat values in each segment of the body to give you a proper assessment of body composition. This is a great tool to help monitor the progress of weightloss/fatloss and muscle gain It is recommended to test every 12 weeks to monitor progress $20 per scan and interpretation of results

Gym Rules

No food or gum is allowed in the gym. Bottled water or bottled sports drinks are allowed. No profanity, acts of aggression, bullying or discrimination

Anyone entering the gym must be wearing a shirt and appropriate footwear (athletic shoes, non-marking soles). Heels, boots, bare feet, sandals, shower shoes, Heelys (or like shoe), roller skates, etc. are not permitted. It is recommended if raining or snowing to bring a dry pair of shoes to walk, run, or workout in. No dunking or hanging on the basketball rims.

Basketball hoops will be kept at 10ft Hoops can be adjusted for Sedalia Parks and Recreation programs and upon request.

Please do not touch or hang on the dividing curtain

Open gym participants/spectators may only use designated program areas during their scheduled program time

No organized team practices during open gym.

The gym may be designated for volleyball, basketball, pickleball, or other activities. It is possible that during designated volleyball times, basketball will not be available and vice versa.

No paid private or group training sessions are allowed unless under contract with Sedalia Parks and Recreation

For the safety of spectators, the bleacher areas and walkways are a no-play zone. Moving, playing on, or playing around bleachers is not allowed

No speakers or other audio devices that project music. Headphones and earbuds are allowed. Return all checked out balls and equipment after use Scoreboard controllers are not available for open gym use. Membership card, keys, or other items may be kept as collateral to ensure equipment is returned. Please keep your valuables locked up and/or secure; Sedalia Parks and Recreation is not responsible for belongings that are lost or stolen

Staff reserves the right to ask any individual to leave the facility and/or suspend them and their membership

No full-court games during open gym.

No flying objects such as Frisbees and remote control devices

Access to use the gym is a priority and pick-up games may be suspended in order for everyone to have access to play

Exits must be kept free of all obstructions at all times. Staff reserves the right to add rules as deemed necessary.

YOUTH

Youth ages 10-15 years may use the fitness facility after completing a complimentary orientation and with the supervision of a parent or guardian. NO youth ages 9 or younger allowed in the fitness area.

SILVER SNEAKERS/RENEW ACTIVE

This is a health and fitness benefit designed for Medicare-eligible invididuals. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask your provider

If you are already a member, but we could not find your information using our eligibility check, please call the number on the back of your insurance card and have them provide your ID number.

YOUTH SPORTS

MEET TANNER MCKEE

Recreation Supervisor- Sports

Started at SPR: August 2018

Email: tmckee@sedaliaparks.com

TINY KICKERS

September 6 - September 28

Wednesday or Thursday Sessions

5:30pm or 6:30pm

Ages 3-4 years

$35 per player

Register by August 13

This program is an instructional based program. A lead instructor runs this program with the help of volunteers and parent involvement. If you have a little one interested in learning the basics of soccer then

O U T H S P O R T S

DIAMOND OF DREAMS LEAGUE

Thursdays, September 7 - September 28

Liberty Stadium

6pm- 7pm

Ages 6-18 years old

$25 per child

Register by August 20

This program is offered to anyone ages 6 – 18 years old with a physical or intellectual challenge This program will be instructor lead along with volunteers or buddies that will teach the kids how to play the game of baseball. This is a 4 week course and will be played at Liberty Stadium

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

Late August - October 28

3rd-6th grade

$55 per player, includes team jersey

Register by August 12

The Sedalia Parks & Rec. Youth Volley is offered to boys and girls during the 3rd-6th grade. This program is design an understanding of rules, fundament and sportsmanship. Practice will be he Heckart Community Center during the beginning late August. 8 to 12 games starting in mid-September, and the se October 28. This league does play oth there will be traveling to Cole Camp, Centerview, Windsor, and Warrensbu the 8 games we will play in two tourna Tournaments are held on Fridays and/ Games and practices are mostly on M Wednesdays!

SEDALIA STEALTH CLUB VOLLEYBALL

Season runs December – March

4 payments of $150 for the season

Tryout information will be available Oct. 1st. Tryouts will be held November 5th at Heckart C i C P i ill b h ld

LITTLE KICKERS

Class Dates Feb. 10th – March 2nd

Register by Jan. 21st

Ages 5 and Kindergarten – 9:00 – 9:45am

Grades 1- 3: 10:00 – 10:45am

Cost $35/person

This program is instructional lead by Amanda Blackburn and high school soccer players Kids wil work on skill set of soccer with guidance from our staff This program will be held at Convention Hall

LITTLE HOOPSTERS

Ages 5 & 6

Mondays Feb. 26th – March 18th

6:30pm – 7:15pm

$35/child

Register by Feb. 4th

This program is instructor lead along with parent interaction and will work to teach kids the skill set of basketball with guidance from our staff All players get a t-shirt This program will be held at Convention Hall.

Reg. Type Reg. Due Fee

Early registration Feb 25 $55 Y

BIDDY BASKETBALL

Ages 3 & 4

Mondays Feb. 26th – March 18th

Wednesdays Feb 28th – March 20th

5:30pm – 6:15pm

$35/child Register by Feb. 4th

This program is instructor lead along with parent interaction and will work to teach kids the skill set of basketball with guidance from our staff. All players get a t-shirt. This program will be held at Convention Hall.

Y O U T H S P O R T S

egin in April and games in May/June Ages: ade (Grade is ’23-24’ school year) Youth a recreation league that is divided into ons and players are separated out on ers practice for a month learning the skill es of baseball After practices are over, then be given a game schedule. Game ll include 8 games (depending on amount nd the games will be played until the f July.

ADULT SPORTS

FALL ADULT VOLLEYBALL

League play starts August 29

Adult Volleyball league is offered to anyone 16 years of age or older This is a team registered sports program. We offer a Women’s Recreation and Intermediate League that will be played on Tuesday nights and a Co-Ed Recreation and Intermediate league on Thursday nights. Games will be played at the Heckart Community Center Gym with a 24 game guarantee.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team that brings joy and fun to the community? Join our team! Positions open are listed on our website! Apply online or pickup an application at the front desk!

ADULT KICKBALL

League starts September 13

Wednesday nights

$125 per team Register by September 3

Remember playing Kickball in school? Get your teams together and join our league on Wednesday nights Games are played at Centennial ballfields This is a team registered sports program.

Reg. Type Reg. Due Fe

League starts Jan 2nd

Adult Volleyball league is offered to anyone 16 years of age or older This is a team registered sports program. We offer a Women’s Recreation and Intermediate League that will be played on Tuesday nights and a Co-Ed Recreation and Intermediate league on Thursday nights Games will be p th a 24 g

Adult Volleyball league is offered to anyone 16 years of age or older. This is a team registered sports program. We offer a Women’s Recreation and Intermediate League that will be played on Tuesday nights and a Co-Ed Recreation and Intermediate league on Thursday nights Games will be played at the Heckart Community Center Gym with a 15 game guarantee

A D U L T S P O R T S

ESPORTS

MEET JEFF LYNDE

IT/ Esports Coordinator

Started at SPR: May 2020

Email: jlynde@sedaliaparks.com

Are you a gamer or know a gamer? Join our ESports Team! Tournaments are held monthly! Nintendo Switches are provided for game play. Gamers may bring their own PS4 to play on if they choose! Games include Fortnite, Mario Kart, Mario Kart Live, Rocket League, and more! Join the fun and enhance your gaming skills! For more information contact us via email at sedaliaparkesports@gmail.com or join our Facebook Group to stay up to date on tournaments.

Come join Coach Jeff for open play and practice on most Friday afternoons from 3pm-6pm at HCC Community Room C. Schedule changes will be posted on Facebook or contact Coach Jeff

ESPORTS CAMP

December 27th-29th

Register by December 15th HCC Party Rooms

TOURNAMENTS

HCC- Community Room C 10am-3pm

$10 per player, lunch included

Open to all ages

Register up until the tournament starts

*included in membership

Aug 19-Fortnite

September 9-Mario Kart

September 23-Fortnite

October 14-Smash Bros

October 28- Fortnite

November 18- Mario Kart

$60

Lunch and shirt included Campers will participate in teambuilding, swimming, and play Fortnite, Mario Party, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and Switch Sports

December 9- Fortnite

December 30- Smash Bros

January 13- Fortnite

January 27- Mario Kart

February 10-Fortnite

February 24- Smash Bros

Sedalia Parks and Recreation Esports

How to... RESERVE A FACILITY, SHELTER, OR FIELD

Visit our website at www.sedaliaparks.com.

Click "Registration" in the top right corner

Select the catalog tab associated with the facility type you would like to reserve space at.

Brose for the field/facility/shelter you are interested in and select it Browse the calendar to choose your reservation date. If a space is available, it will show up as GREEN and if it is unavailable, it will show up as GREY. If there is partial availability, it will show up as YELLOW.

Once the date is selected, select the rate and time range for the rental If not rate or time range is available, the facility you are viewing cannot be reserved online. Once the rental space has been added to your cart, click checkout

A series of prompts/waivers will follow that need to be answered and agreed to. Some rental requests do not require you to pay any fees at the time you process the transaction because the rental requests are reviewed and approved by department staff. You will be contacted for when your request has been reviewed and approved

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REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM/PASS/ACTIVITY

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Click "Registration" in the top right corner.

Select the catalog tab for the desired ACTIVITIES

Browse for the program/pass/activity that you are interested in and select it. Make sure to select the correct account member before adding it to your cart. This can be found on the right hand side of the screen where it says, ACCOUNT MEMBERS

Once the program/pass/activity has been added to your cart, click checkout to finish your transaction

A series of prompts/waivers will follow that need to be answered and agreed to.

R E G I S T R A T I O N

P E C I A

SPECIAL EVENTS

MEET KAYLEA WEBER

Marketing and Special Events Supervisor

Started at SPR: January 2023

Email: kweber@sedaliaparks.com

BARK IN THE PARK

Saturday, September 9th

Convention Hall 9:30 a m - 11:00 a m

All ages

Partnering up with Sedalia Animal and other local animal rescues to h full of fun! Bring your furry friend Liberty Park and enjoy great boot learn information about your pets! is FREE! There will be a silent auct on throughout the day and all proc go to the animal rescues Donation accepted also O! ber 30th

FREE

equired. annual Things that “Go!” - a morning ucks and other vehicles of all shapes n admire, wander around, climb on, ehicles on display.

BOO BASH

Friday, October 27

Heckart Community Center

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

All ages

$10 per person

Under 2 Free Register by October 18

HCC will be closing at 2pm in preparation

This spooktacular event is for the whole family! Supper, costume contest, games, craft, hayride, spooky swim, and of course, TREATS will make up the great “ghoulish” fun! Sorry, no children dropoffs Don’t miss out on the best family Halloween party around!

COSTUME CONTEST DETAILS: categories are: Cutest, Scariest, and Most Original Prizes will be awarded in each group; approx. times are:

Family Entries: 6:30 p m

Up to 24 months: 6:45 p.m.

Ages 2 - 3: 7:00 p.m.

Ages 4 - 6: 7:15 p m

Ages 7 - 9: 7:30 p.m.

Ages 10 - 12: 7:45 p m

TRUNK OR TREAT

Tuesday, October 31

Liberty Park

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. or until candy runs out

All ages

Register your trunk with us!

Interested in decorating a trunk? Give us a call at 660-826-4930 or register online! Everyone is welcome to enter; the more the merrier! Prizes will be awarded to Scariest, Most Unique, and Cutest Trunk Design! Trunks must provide their own candy to pass out Walk up to the trunks and trick or treat!

FAMILY PIZZA BINGO NIGHT

Friday, November 3rd Convention Hall

5:30 p m - 7:30 p m

All ages $10 per person

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team that brings joy and fun to the community?

Join our team! Positions open are listed on our website! Apply online or pickup an application at the front desk!

LETTERS TO SANTA

December 1 - 17

Heckart Community Center

Must be a Pettis County Resident

Provide your own stationary and drop off your letters to Santa in The North Pole Mailbox located in the lobby of HCC! Mail your letters to Santa before December 17th to receive a letter from Santa! Letters are free to mail! Please include a return address to make sure Santa mails you a letter back!

FAST WITH SANTA

ay, December 2 tion Hall

m - 9:00 a m or m - 10:30 a.m. person s er by November 26 nd his family want to have breakfast with n Santa, Mrs Claus, and his elves for a breakfast, fun holiday crafts, and some r games. Get your picture taken with Santa s Claus and tell them what’s on your

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW

Saturday, December 2

Heckart Community Center

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Vendor Booths

Priority given to those with handcrafted i $50 for a space without electric access $60 for a space with electric access (limite spots available)

Join us for our 2nd annual holiday craft sh

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amily want to have dinner with you!

Claus, and his elves for pizza in your your fun Christmas PJs! Fun holiday and some reindeer games will kick off g! Get your picture taken with Santa and tell them what’s on your list.

COOKIES WITH THE CLAUSES

Sunday, December 17

Convention Hall

6:00 p m - 7:30 p m

$10 per child

Ages 3-10 years

Register by December 10

Calling all boys and girls ages 3 to 10 years. Mrs.

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INCESS PARTY

day, January 19

nvention Hall

m-7:30pm

ges 2-8 years

5 per princess

nimum: 25 participants

aximum: 250 participants gister by January 11 lling all princesses in Sedalia and the rrounding area! We invite you all to join us for evening of royal games, magical crafts, and much more! Come dressed as your favorite ncess! Don’t forget your camera, as princesses l be at the royal ball!

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Programs

SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE NIGHTRATATOUILLE

Saturday, August 26

Heckart Community Cente

5:30pm

All ages welcome

$10 per person

Minimum of 15 participants

Maximum of 50 participant Register by August 12

This movie time will provide with varying abilities the o movie Ratatouille in a sens environment. There will als attendance! Popcorn and water sponsored by our friends at Altrusa International of Sedalia

KID ZONE

Open Daily

10 years and under

Must have adult supervision

Need to burn off some energy? Check out our indoor playground! This area is open daily for children. To use this area, children must have adult supervision at all times and wear socks

SEDALIA SENIOR CENTER

Hours of Operation: Mon -Fri , 8:00 a m - 4:00 p m

Our Care Manager is available by phone: 660-8260713 or 660-826-3730.

We are currently providing Home Delivered and Curbside meals available from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily please call us to order! Variety of classes available online at goaging.org.

TINY TOTS

It’s back! After our Summer break, Tiny Tots is back on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am-11am at the Heckart Community Center. Tiny Tots will be held September 5th through May 1 Open to kiddos who have not entered school, ages and younger Toddlers can ride, slide, and climb on our indoor preschool playground set up just for the Parents must supervise their own children during th special play group.

TH GRACE

ration will ust Check the Grace – Sedalia page for details on class offerings Dance classes are an eight month commitment. September thru May and include toddler ult dance classes as well as tumbling, musical theatre.

bout classes and offering? Contact the race Belnap at graciebel22@gmail.com or nce with Grace Facebook page at hGraceSedalia.

CHILD WATCH

Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-11:00 a.m., 4:00-8:00 p.m. Fri & Sat 8:00-11:00 a m

Sun. Closed

Ages 6 months through 12 years

Child Watch provides a stimulating environment for your child to explore and interact with other children while you enjoy the benefits of the Heckart Community Center.

$2 per day for members/$5 per day for non-members

Monthly add on to membership available Visit website or contac

us for more details.

Operates on a drop-in basis; first come, first serve Attendant to child ratio: 1 to 5 for children ages 6 months to 2 ye 12 years

Child Watch is limited to a maximum of 2 hours

Parents/Guardians must remain in the Heckart Community Center facility

Space is limited due to staff to child ratios. When the area is full, it may be necessary to wait until a space is vacated.

At this time, we are not taking reservations for Child Watch

R O G R A M S

LIGHT UP LIBERTY

DISPLAYS WILL BE ON NIGHTLY 5:30PM- MIDNIGHT

NOVEMBER 24- JANUARY 2

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS over the past four years for helping us make this possible!

Donald and Edith Donath

Looking for a fun holiday tradition? Stop by Liberty Park for our annual Light Up Liberty Christmas Light Displays!

It is FREE to drive thru. However, we will have a bucket for donations if you would like to donate. All money will go directly back to adding more lights for years to come! Be on the lookout for Santa and Mrs. Claus on special nights!

Facilities and Rentals

For more details on parks, amenities, facilities, and rental opportunities visit www.sedaliaparks.com/parks.

PARTY ROOMS (1.5 hour

event)

POOL PARTY: includes admission for capacity of room

1 room, capacity 20 people-- $175

2 rooms, capacity 40 people-- $300

CHILD WATCH/KID ZONE PARTY: 1 room, capacity 20 people-- $175

Food, drinks, and other party items may be brought into the facility for reserved parties but must be kept in the party room. Decorations are only allowed on tables. No confetti, glitter, wall, or ceiling decorations are allowed Tableware and table linens are not provided. Capacity includes everyone attending the party including swimmers and nonswimmers.

CONVENTION HALL RENTAL RATES: -- $300 per day

Birthday party rentals-- choice of Pool Party or Child Watch/ Kid Zone

SUN

The damage deposit for all gym rentals is $300 per day. Insurance may be required for some rentals.

Payment must be made at the time of reservation

Party Rooms connected to indoor pool

Party Rooms connected to indoor pool

Community Rooms A, B, and C

Child Watch

For more details on parks, amenities, facilities, and rental opportunities visit www.sedaliaparks.com/parks.

PARK SHELTERS

LARGE: 16 tables, seats approx 100 people -- $40

MEDIUM: 10 tables, seats approx 60 people -- $35

SMALL: 6 tables, seats approx 35 people -- $30

HUBBARD WITH CONCESSION: -- $85 HUBBARD KEY DEPOSIT: -- $55

5 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 2 1 1

Small Large 28 Register online at www.sedaliaparks.com or call (660) 826-4930. F A C I L I T I E S

Shelter rental rates will increase $5 January 1 each year through 2025.

Deadline for weekend rentals is 12:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the rental.

Hubbard

Housel

Clover Dell

Centennial

Katy Vermont

Medium

Facilities and Rentals

For more details on parks, amenities, facilities, and rental opportunities visit www.sedaliaparks.com/parks.

HECKART COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY ROOMS/ CONFERENCE ROOM

Community Room A

Community Room B

Community Room C

Community Room- All

if rented all at one time

RENTAL RATES PER HOUR $25 $25 $30 $75 $10

Types of rentals available: Overnights/Partial Evening/Lock-in’s, Birthday Party Packages, Community Room, Conference Room and Gym/Court! Contact rentals@sedaliaparks com for more information!

Payment must be made at the time of reservation.

Conference Room Full Court 8 hour Tournament

GYMNASIUM/TOURNAMENT RATES PER COURT

Maximum of 2 courts available at a time for gymnasium rentals. One court will remain open at all times for membership use.

Full Court per hour Full Court 16 hour Tournament

Add on fees per court

$5O $375 $725

SPR will need a minimum of $1,000,000 general liability insurance and a Certificate of Liability Insurance Form with City of Sedalia listed as Certificate Holder and additional insured.

Volleyball setup- $15

Pickleball setup- $15

Facility Usage

F ACORPORATE PARTIES

Let us help you plan your next corporate outing- company picnics, holiday parties, employee recognition, and much more!

COMMUNITY FITNESS NIGHT- BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

The Bothwell Regional Health Center Medical Staff hosted its first Community Fitness Night at the Heckart Community Center on Dec 29, 2022 More than 100 community members attended and were able to take a free Zumba class, use childcare, swim, use the courts, get pickleball lessons, and visit with members of the medical team about health issues or walk with them on the walking track. The inaugural event was meant to connect Bothwell’s medical professionals with community members in an informal, fun and healthy setting

Contact rentals@sedaliaparks.com if interested in a corporate party!

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS THAT USE SEDALIA PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Paul Klover Soccer Assocation uses Clover Dell, Katy Park, and Convention Hall throughout the year for their soccer programs! Find more information online at www paulklover com or contact Amanda Blackburn

Sedalia Girls Softball uses Centennial Park fields and concession area to host softball for elementary to high school girls. Find more information online at https://sites.google.com/view/sedaliagirlssoftballleague or contact Randy Goodman.

Sedalia Youth Football League uses the youth football complex at the Smith-Cotton HS. While this facility is on school property, the fields and facility were built and are maintained by the Sedalia Parks Department Find more information on their Facebook page @SedaliaYouthFootball or contact Jason Gahring at syfltigers@gmail.com.

Sedalia Jr. & Sr. Legion Teams uses Liberty Stadium to host and practice baseball for high school aged boys. Contact Kent Lang at kent@wtcpa com

SCHOOLS THAT USE SEDALIA PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Sacred Heart uses Centennial Park, Liberty Stadium, and Clover Dell for baseball, softball, and soccer program for students

State Fair Community College uses Centennial Park and Liberty Stadium for baseball and softball for collegiate athletes.

Smith-Cotton High School uses Centennial Park, Liberty Park tennis courts, Clover Dell cross country track, and Liberty Stadium for baseball, softball, cross country, and tennis athletic programs for high school students

Sedalia Bandits Swim Team uses the Heckart Community Center Indoor Pool and outdoor pools for practices and swim meets

at www.sedaliaparks.com or call (660) 826-4930.

Policies

PROGRAM CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

Sedalia Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any class or program which does not meet the minimum required participants. Participant may transfer payment to another class or program, receive a credit for a later class/program, or refund. Fulltime staff will administer program refunds that are fair and consistent with the policies of the Sedalia Parks and Recreation department and do not jeopardize the financial well-being of the program. Please see SPR Staff for refund policies.

LOST & FOUND POLICY

Sedalia Parks and Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Any item of value (not broken, damaged, unuseable, etc.) left at any of Sedalia Parks and Recreation parks, facilities, recreation program sites, and aquatic centers which are found by parks and recreation staff shall be picked up and kept to return to the owner. All found items will be taken to Heckart Community Center kept for a minimum of one (1) week before disposing of them. Items found at outdoor aquatic centers will be put in the lost and found area located at the outdoor aquatic center. Items found at outdoor aquatic centers will be kept for a minimum of one (1) weeks before disposing of them. Items left behind at the end of the outdoor aquatic season will be transferred to HCC and kept for one (1) weeks before disposing of them

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

Permission to use Names/Images: Periodically, the SPR will take pictures or record participants while they are engaged in programs or while enjoying parks and other facilities. These photos may appear in Parks and Recreation brochures, website and publications. If you see a staff member or photographer taking pictures or videos and you do not want your picture taken, please speak to the photographer and request your photo not be taken and deleted if necessary.

HAVEAPICTUREYOU'DLIKETOSHARE?

Send it to Kaylea at kweber@sedaliaparks.com. If we use your picture for any publications and promotion material, you'll get a Sedalia Parks and Recreation presented prize! Show us the memories you have made with Sedalia Parks and Recreation!

AUGUST

IMPORTANT DATES TO ADD TO THE CALENDAR:

6th- Fall Adult Volleyball Early Reg. due

12th- Youth Volleyball Reg due

13th- Tiny Kickers Reg. due

19th- Fortnite Tournament

20th- Diamond of Dreams Reg. due

Fall Adult Volleyball Reg. due

Fall Adult Softball Reg due

26th- Sensory Friendly Movie Night

SEPTEMBER

1st-15th- Membership Drive

3rd- Adult Kickball Reg due

9th- Bark in the Park

Mario Kart Tournament

23rd- Fortnite Tournament

30th- Things that Go!

OCTOBER

8th-12th- Lifeguard Certification Course

14th- Smash Bros Tournament

20th- Ghouls in Pools

27th- Boo Bash

28th- Fortnite Tournament

31st- Trunk or Treat

NOVEMBER

3rd- Family Pizza Bingo Night

5th- Sedalia Stealth Tryouts

18th- Mario Kart Tournament

19th- Winter Adult Volleyball Early Reg due

DECEMBER

1st- Liberty Lights Merry Mile

2nd- Breakfast with Santa Holiday Craft Show

9th- Fortnite Tournament

15th- Swim with Santa

16th- Pizza and PJs with Santa

17th- Cookies w Clauses

Winter Adult Volleyball Reg. due

22nd- Lifeguard Recertification Course

27th-29th- Esports Camp

30th- Smash Bros Tournament

JANUARY

2nd-4th- Lifeguard Certification Course

9th- Couch to 5k Reg. due

13th- Fortnite Tournament

19th- Princess Party

21st- Little Kickers Reg. due

27th- Mario Kart Tournament

FEBRUARY

4th- Biddy Basketball Reg due Little Hoopsters Reg. due

10th- Fortnite Tournament

25th- Youth Baseball Early Reg due

We bring the fun!