REFUND POLICY FOR PROGRAMS

Refunds may be given up to five (5) working days prior to the beginning of each program. If your cancellation causes the program number to fall below the required minimum, the refund will be contingent upon the vacancy being filled. After classes begin, refunds will be made for the following reasons only: 1) Illness or Injury 2) Moving from the Blount County area 3) Cancellation of the program by Parks & Rec. Refunds will be prorated according to the number of classes already held.  All refunds are subject to a $5.00 administrative cost charge, unless the program has been cancelled by Parks & Rec.

 

AFTER HOURS DROP BOX AND ON-LINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

If you are unable to visit the Parks & Rec. Office

 during regular business hours, you may use our

 secure drop box or on-line registration at www.parksrec.com

to submit registrations and payments.

 

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! 

PLEASE CALL PARKS & REC. AT 983-9244 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MOST PROGRAMS!

 

 

WAGON WHEELERS WESTERN SQUARE DANCERS FOR ALL AGES

This group meets the first four Tuesdays of every month at 7:30 PM at the

 Springbrook Recreation Center in Alcoa in the upstairs Dance Room.

If you are interested in learning Western Square Dance, new classes will be offered in September. 

For more information, please contact Herb Meyer at 982-5930.

 

 

TENNIS INSTRUCTION

For Ages 6 through Adult

Rain Policy:  All participants are responsible for calling Parks & Rec.

at 983-9244 in the afternoons in the event of inclement weather. 

Occasionally, decisions will need to be made at the courts.

A make-up class will be held for each class cancelled with the make-up date determined by the instructor.

 

 

 

2008 RUBY TUESDAY’S TRIPLE CROWN OF RUNNING

Parks & Rec. is proud to announce this tenth-year event

held in partnership with Ruby Tuesday’s Corporation as sponsor.

This event consists of the Spring Sprint (April 12), the Scholars Run (Aug. 16) and the Reindeer Run (Dec. 7).

To be eligible for the Triple Crown cash awards and a special memento, participants must compete in all three races.  To be eligible to win door prizes valued at a minimum of $100, participation in two races is required.

Both runners and walkers at each event are eligible for great door prizes.

 

 

YOGA IN THE PARK

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting of Springbrook Park while experiencing the peace and openness that Yoga has to offer.  In this Beginner-level Yoga class, you will explore proper Yoga postures while cultivating awareness of your body and breath, which will help reduce stress, quiet the mind, and improve your physical strength.  Join us as we take a journey to better understanding and belief in ourselves.  Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and to not eat a heavy meal before the class.  Class available for Ages 12 and older.

           

 

NATIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH & FITNESS DAY

“WALK AT LUNCH DAY”

Sponsored by Blount BEneFITs, East Tennessee Worksite Wellness Roundtable and Parks & Rec.

 

Thursday, May 21, 2008

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

 

To encourage physical activity, offer a mental break,

and provide something simple and fun that employees and families can do together!

Participants can walk in any safe walking area in Blount County or join us at our special event site at the Pistol Creek Station area of the Greenbelt (at the Blount County Library Pedestrian Bridge).

IF YOU CHOOSE TO COME TO THE EVENT SITE:

We encourage downtown business employees to walk to the site!

  For those who are not within walking distance, parking is available at the Library (outer perimeter),

parking garages on Harper Avenue, or at any of the Greenbelt Parking areas nearby.

 

 Visit our check-in area for lots of good information and giveaways from area merchants!

Find out how walking can help raise money for the American Red Cross

in assisting victims of the recent West Tennessee tornadoes!

 

Healthy lunch orders can be called in ahead of time and picked up at nearby participating restaurants:

 

*Palace Café #984-5757

*Subway #984-6311 (Calderwood Street) subway.com

*Sullivan’s #681-3334 sullivansfinefood.com

*Tomato Head #981-1080 thetomatohead.com

*Waterfront Grill #681-1212 waterfrontmaryville.com

 

Mention your participation in “Walk at Lunch Day” for special menu options!

 

Don’t be discouraged if you can’t come to the site.

Get out and walk at a convenient location near you!

 

YOU CAN PRE-REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE EVENT

BY ACCESSING A FORM THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINK

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FREE WORKSITE WELLNESS INFO AND WALKING LOG FORMS.

 

We encourage businesses to offer an additional 15–30 minutes to the lunch break that day if possible

in order to provide time for exercise, lunch, and enjoyment of the outdoors!

 

For more information, contact Kelly Forster – Blount BEneFITs Chairperson at #983-9244

or by email at kforster@parksrec.com

 

 

FOOTHILLS WOMEN’S INVITATIONAL

 Serving as the state qualifier, this tournament

 gives local women’s teams an opportunity to

earn a berth to their respective state tournament.

           

 

 

KARATE INSTRUCTION

Parks & Rec. has partnered with the Maryville Isshinryu School to offer the following classes to youth and adults. This school, the oldest in Blount County, is the only school accredited by the International Isshinryu Karate Association.  Benefits of Karate include self-defense, as well as increased flexibility, concentration, balance, self-discipline and self-respect.

Youth Classes – Ages 7-12 years

                                                                                                            

Adult Classes – Ages 12 years and older 

Family discounts: $10.00 off second family member, $20.00 off third family member

 

Adult Class Ages 12 & Older: $110.00 per quarter

 

 

AQUA AEROBICS

Aqua Aerobic classes, which provide the benefits of regular aerobics but with the fun and pleasure of water and music, are available to Ages 14 and up.

 

 

 

SCUBA LESSONS

Experience a connection with nature; a feeling of freedom and transformation.  Diving connects you with nature and immerses you in new sensations and experiences.  Become a scuba diver and explore what you've been missing.  Classes available for Ages 12 and over. 

 

 

 

FLY-FISHING INSTRUCTION

for Ages 14 and Older

 Subjects covered in this class include casting, flies, tying knots, equipment use and stream tactics.

This is a great activity for parents and older children to enjoy together.

 

 

 

GOLF INSTRUCTION

for Beginners Ages 10-Adult

These clinics are designed to introduce beginners to the game of golf. 

Topics covered in each session include the history of golf, golf equipment,

rules and etiquette, putting and chipping and in-swing instruction.