The City of Summerville is celebrating the completion of a major recreational improvement following the installation of new MUSCO Sports Lighting at the Summerville and Fairway ballfields.
The Trion Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help coach youth sports this season and is currently seeking coaches for several teams.
The department needs:
- 2 coaches for 6U Soccer
- 1 coach for 8U Soccer
- 1 coach for 10U Volleyball
Officials say coaching is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young athletes by teaching teamwork, building character and having fun.
Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to contact the Trion Recreation Department for more information about becoming a coach.
The City of Summerville is inviting the public to attend the first of two open house celebrations today as it highlights recent improvements to the city’s recreational facilities.
The first event will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Summerville Recreation Center, where city officials will celebrate the installation of the facility’s new gymnasium HVAC system. The public is invited to attend.
A second celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 24, at 8:30 p.m. at Dunson Field, where the city will officially unveil the new MUSCO ballfield lighting system during youth baseball and softball games.
Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson said both events are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to join the city in celebrating the completion of these important recreation improvements.
Young volleyball players in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to compete at the next level as One County One Team Travel Volleyball prepares for its upcoming season.
The program will host open sign-ups and evaluations on Saturday, July 25, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the North Summerville Dewey Hopkins Gym.
The travel program is designed to expand competitive volleyball opportunities for local athletes and is inviting players ages 11 through 15 to participate. Organizers say the number of teams and age divisions will depend on turnout, making the evaluation an important step in forming teams for the season.
Players attending should bring knee pads and a drink. Evaluations will include movement drills, basic skills assessments and scrimmage-style play.
Team dues are $250, payable at the end of August. The fee covers two uniforms and helps provide equipment and other team needs throughout the season.
For additional information, families may contact Byrina Womack at byrinawomack5@gmail.com.
The City of Summerville is inviting the public to attend two open house celebrations later this month highlighting recent improvements to the city’s recreational facilities.
The first event will be held Wednesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at the Summerville Recreation Center, where city officials will celebrate the installation of the facility’s new gymnasium HVAC system.
A second celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 24, at 8:30 p.m. at Dunson Field, where the city will officially unveil the new MUSCO ballfield lighting system during youth baseball and softball games.
Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson said both events are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend as the city marks the completion of these important recreation projects.
The City of LaFayette is investing in the future of its youth wrestling program with the construction of a new dedicated facility, providing a permanent home for a program that has grown significantly over the past decade.
Families in Chattooga County can now sign up children for fall youth sports as both the Summerville and Trion Recreation Departments have opened registration for the upcoming season.
Summerville Parks and Recreation is sharing information about a new statewide opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a sports official.
The Georgia Recreation and Park Association has partnered with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to offer sports officials training for anyone 16 years of age or older who is willing to complete the online training.
The program includes sports officials training, medical insurance, liability insurance, background checks, and uniform and equipment funding. The upfront cost to take the online training course is just $20.
The first training course available is for baseball and softball umpires. Additional training videos for tackle football, flag football, and soccer are expected in July, with volleyball and basketball training videos scheduled for August.
Those interested can scan the QR code shared by Summerville Parks and Recreation to get started.
Summerville Parks and Recreation has extended sign-ups through this Friday, June 12, to fill several remaining youth age group spots.
Openings remain for 6U, 8U and 11U participants. The department says it can still accept 10 more players in the 6U division, 5 more in 8U and 5 more in 11U.
Registration is available online at www.summervillerec.org.
Parents of girls interested in travel volleyball will have an opportunity to learn more about a potential new program during an upcoming interest meeting at the Summerville Recreation Center.
The meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 12, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and is open to parents of girls ages 9 to 15 who may be interested in participating in travel volleyball.
According to the announcement, the purpose of the meeting is to gauge interest levels in each age group and provide general information about the program. Organizers say that if enough interest exists to form teams, tryout dates will be announced at a later time.
Those seeking additional information can contact the organizer through the email address listed in the announcement.