Discovery Island                                             Otter Creek                                              7th Inning Splash

Rec’n Crew Annual Pass With this pass you will receive unlimited admission to Discovery Island Waterpark, Otter Creek Waterpark, 7th Inning Splash Waterpark, Ice Skating at the Pavilion, and The Bounce House at the Pavilion.  The pass is good for 12 months after the date of purchase.  The price is $139 for the 1^st family member, $129 for the 2^nd family member, $119 for the 3^rd family member, and $109 for each family member thereafter.

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http://textileheritagepark.com/rebuilding-textile-heritage-park-plans/

Not only will you see the proposed plans to recreate history through passive recreation and interpretation, you can learn about the site and see pictures of the park from the early 1900s. Check back later for more information and updates.

Help support this great park project – donations can be made through their website. A little help goes a long way so please contribute to help make these plans a reality and spread the word!

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For more information or to register, contact Beth Scheimann at 864-679-7946 ext. 2712 or beth@gcrd.org.  Or…. Click Here to register online.
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The TRAILER is going to be a free public resource for volunteers interested in building and maintaining trails. The TRAILER will make it possible for everyone to have access to the tools and the knowledge they need to build the trails that everyone wants.

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Each camp takes campers out on weekly Field Trips to fun and interesting sites all across the area, from nature parks to waterparks and everywhere in between.

Click here to find out which camp fits your children best!

Sign ups for returning families will begin Feb 6th.

New families can sign up beginning March 5th.

NEW for 2012: On-line registration!!!!

FIELD TRIP SCHEDULES 2012

Field Trips Weeks 1-4

Field Trips Weeks 5-8

Field Trips Week 9

Field Trips are Subject to change.

Please visit the camps listed on the right and sign up for the one you want. Make sure that when you are ready to register that you return the following documents to us:

• Registration form
• Payment information page
• Waiver (signed)

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We are very excited to introduce a new menu of healthy food choices at each of the waterparks in partnership with Rhino Concessions and Livewell Greenville.  Give these healthy choices a try and let us know what you think.

New Safety Enhancements:
Life Jackets for children under 42″ tall – Everyone measuring less than 42″ in height must wear a U.S Coast Guard approved life jacket and must be accompanied by a responsible adult or guardian (18 years or older) at all times.  This includes swimmers, non-swimmers, and infants.  Life jackets will be provided on a first-come first-served basis at each park.  Patrons can bring their own life jacket as long as it is US Coast Guard approved and an appropriate size for your child.

If you purchase a youth life jacket at REI in Greenville or Sunrift Adventures in Travelers Rest, they will give you a free waterpark pass!

Groups & Camps – All groups will be required to follow DSS Water Safety Guidelines for Camper to Counselor Ratios.
Child’s Age                 Staff:Child Ratio
Birth to 2 Years            1:1
2 – 3 Years                  1:2
3 – 4 Years                  1:3
4 – 5 Years                  1:6
5 Years +                     2:25

Click here for more group and camp information including waiver forms and roster forms.

No prolonged breath holding will be allowed – Prolonged breath holding is one of the leading causes of shallow water blackout.

If you have any questions or need any additional information please contact Beth Scheimann at beth@gcrd.org.

We hope you enjoy your visit to the waterparks this summer!

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Weekly Event – Every Tuesday at 6:30pm

Location: Pedal Chic – 651 S. Main Street, Greenville SC 29601

Come for an easy ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, followed by socializing.

BYOB/B (Bring Your Own Bikes/Beverages), Cooler and Ice Provided.

Typical Ride: Easy Pace, 1 Hour

This is a great way to meet new people, learn basic skills, and explore the Swamp Rabbit.

Come Kick Back on the Pedal Chic Patio!

Rent a Bike for $5 (if you call (864) 242-2442 before 6pm)

Helmets Recommended

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You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED to apply.

Click Here to apply online.

Job Description:

Cabin Counselor – 2012 Summer Seasonal – Camp Spearhead

Cabin Counselors share the responsibility for campers’ well-being and provide positive role modeling for daily living skills and participation in all activities. The CC is also responsible for managing the cabin for safety and cleanliness and creating a warm, harmonious cabin environment, working cooperatively with other members of camp community.

Qualifications: 18 years old & diploma or GED

During the camp season, staff report to camp on Monday morning at 7:30am and finish at 12:00 noon on Friday. Must possess or obtain the 2012 Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED for the Professional. GCRD will have this training available. Wage for first year staff is $290 per week.

If interested, please visit our employment page –http://greenvillerec.com/about-us/employment/ – to complete and submit online application.

Camp Spearhead began in 1968 to provide recreation for children and adults with disabilities. Summer camp allows the opportunity to nurture friendships, maintain socialization skills and provide respite for families.

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Here is some information to make your online registration / reservation experience a success.

You can search for programs, events, passes, and shelters as a guest; however, you will need to create an online account to complete registrations and reservations.

If you have ever registered for a program, purchased a pass, reserved a shelter, or engaged in any other financial transaction with Greenville Rec, you may already be in our system.  If this is the case, please call us at (864) 288-6470 for your username and password to get started.  If you are not currently in our system, just follow the instructions in the “Create an Account” section of the site to set up your online account.  If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call us at (864) 288-6470.

Review the image below for additional information.

When you are ready, click here to search for programs, shelters, events, and passes that are available for online registration, purchase, or reservation.

Click Here To Get Started!

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Feb 4th, 2012                                   Foothills Drifter 6k

http://go-greenevents.com/event/id/430

Feb 18th, 2012                               HeadStrong 5k

http://go-greenevents.com/event/id/532

Mar 31st, 2012            Special Olympic-Race to be a Fan 10k/5k/Mile

http://go-greenevents.com/event/id/489

May 4th , 2012                                 GHS Swamp Rabbit 5k

ghs.org/swamprabbit5k

May 12th, 2012                                             Camperdown 5k

 http://www.camperdown.org/

Sept 29th, 2012                                                     Open Arms 5k

Registration info coming.

October 13th, 2012                                        GE 6k

Registration info coming.

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Currently, the Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 13.55 mile walking/biking trail that runs along the Reedy River connecting Travelers Rest with the City of Greenville. The section opening in Fountain Inn will be the launching point for the southern part of the trail that will eventually work its way through the Golden Strip and connect to the northern section of the trail.  Greenville County Recreation District Executive Director Gene Smith said, “We are excited to get a section of the trail open in the southern part of the county.  The popularity of the Swamp Rabbit is proof that people in our community want safe walking and biking paths.  This is just the start of us being able to provide this opportunity for more people as we continue to implement the Greenville County Greenway Master Plan of 2009.”  The master plan identifies the best ways to implement a trails system that connects all of the municipalities, neighborhoods, parks, schools and other points of interest.  City of Fountain Inn Mayor Gary Long is optimistic about the future of the trail in the Golden Strip.  “We are confident that we will be able to work with the other municipalities and county to get this trail connected to the other parts of the Swamp Rabbit Trail.  I know the citizens of Fountain Inn are looking forward to using this section of the trail as a safe and convenient way to get around our city.  It will be exciting to watch the progress as we work from the south to one day being able to walk or ride our way to downtown Greenville and into Travelers Rest.”

Along with the ribbon cutting and historic marker dedication a short program on the Rosenwald school will be held in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church sanctuary from 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM.  After the ribbon cutting ceremony the City of Fountain Inn Parks and Recreation Department will be having a family 5K bike ride down the trail and through the city.  We will have stops at Fountain Inn Elementary to discuss safe riding practices to school and also a stop at the Fountain Inn Farmers Market.

For more information contact Chris Barrineau at the City of Fountain Inn Parks and Recreation Department, 864-862-4675.

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If you like greenways, we highly recommend checking out the greenway in Brevard NC.  It runs 6 miles from downtown Brevard to the Pisgah National Forest.  Park near downtown or at one of the local schools, bike up to the forest and spend the day hiking to the area’s numerous waterfalls – Looking Glass, Slick Rock, Sliding Rock, Cedar Rock, Log Hollows, High Falls and more! For the serious cyclists, take Pisgah Hwy west to connect with the Blue Ridge Parkway and hundreds of miles of mountain roads.

Click here to download a map of the trail.

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Click here to view the draft plan.  For more information contact GCRD’s Director of Greenways, Natural & Historic Resourses Ty Houck at 864-331-9631 or via email at ty@gcrd.org.

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“Our fine ball parks, Greenville’s hospitality and District 7’s commitment to hosting a top-rate event proved that Greenville County is the place to host tournaments year after year,” said Gene Smith, executive director of Greenville County Recreation District.

District 7 Little League Administrator Steve Johnson agrees. “Greenville is doing baseball and softball the right way, and new facilities like David Jackson Park, which attract more players and coaches to the league, were a major part of our success.” It takes a community that is devoted to our kids and committed to making a difference, and Greenville County had the vision to make that happen by passing the hospitality tax a few years ago and building these wonderful ballparks.”

Win or lose, the 4,400 players in Greenville County that play Little League ball are champions and share in this success story. District 7 Little League, comprised of eight leagues and 400 baseball and softball teams in Greenville County, has been knocking it out of the park all year.

Five teams in the District participated in 10 tournament events – eight regional tournaments hosted by Little League International and two Tournament of Champions – including the recent Big League World Series in Easley, S.C. and last week’s 2010 Junior League Southeastern Regional Tournament at David Jackson. This was the first time that Greenville County hosted this tournament.

“We sent five teams to represent not only District 7 and Greenville County, but the entire state of South Carolina in regional tournaments,” Johnson said. “I don’t know if there’s any other district that can make that claim. “

The Junior League baseball team for 13 and 14 year-old boys from Northwest Little League in Travelers Rest, won its first state championship this year and played at David Jackson last week.

“We were excited to get the chance to protect our home turf and play ball right here in Greenville in the regionals,” said team manager JJ Bynum. “Winning the state championship was a testament to the hard work these players put in this season, and it has really paid off.”

Other District 7 teams who participated in major tournaments includes an 11-12 girls softball team from Blue Ridge Little League who played in the softball regionals in Warner Robins, Georgia; the 15-16 Senior League baseball team from Northwood Little League who played in the Senior League Southern regional in Viera, Florida; a 16-18 year old Big League baseball team who played in the Big League World Series in Easley for the third time in the past four years; and a 9-10 girls softball team comprised of players from Blue Ridge Little League, Northwest Little League and Foothills Little League who competed in the Tournament of Champions.

“The boys and girls playing on these fields today are learning the discipline, teamwork and life lessons that will benefit them in the future, and I have no doubt that many of the kids playing ball today will be leaders right here in Greenville County one day, and that benefits our entire community like nothing else I know,” said Johnson.

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Lovin’ bicycling on the road for forty years,

but not without some tears.

Some flowed at a railroad track,

when I landed on my back.

When the railroad crosses a trail,

you better remember your tail.

If you should cross it wrong,

you’ll sing the sad song.

The angle you make,

is a piece of cake,

When you cross be particular,

that you make it perpendicular.

Because, if on a bike, you do not cross a railroad track perpendicular to it, your wheel will get caught in one of the deep grooves on each side of each rail, the bike will stop abruptly, and you will fall and hurt yourself. Please wear helmet and riding gloves and cross perpendicular to rails.

See ya out there.

Ed Sherman

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Our Learn to Skate Program is ramping up for the spring season. Our professional instructors will teach classes of children and adults with simple and easy to learn moves from the US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program. We will be offering classes on Mondays and Saturdays.  We will also be offering a Home School Class on Thursdays.  The program is now recognized as one of the finest programs and is a great way to learn how to skate in the safest possible way. 
 
We also have a new class for our future hockey players. The Learn to Ice Skate Program will now offer an accredited hockey specific class.  These classes are geared toward young hockey players who are new to the ice and the sport of hockey.  Learning the introductory skating skills can be an important asset to your player’s progress into the Junior Tigers program, so come check it out! 
 
For more information click here, or contact Jimmy Crockett at (864) 322-7529 ext. 203 or jimmy@gcrd.org.

The Pavilion would like to announce the New and Improved Learn to Play Hockey Program. The Junior Tigers Learn to Play Program has been certified by USA Hockey and the Carolina Amateur Hockey Association. 
 
If you are looking to get your kids into hockey, this is the time. We have a great introductory offer: Each player who signs up for the first time will have their registration fee waived. Participants will only have to pay the annual USA Hockey Registration fee of $37. We provide the jerseys and socks for each player. We will also have a limited number of rental hockey sets that will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

A new session of Junior Tigers begins on Monday, April 23rd.  The program takes place on Monday nights from 6:30 to 7:30.  Each session consists of 8 weeks.  The deadline to register is Monday, April 23rd, 2012.  Registration is limited to 55 participants.  Once the player has completed the course requirements, he or she will be ready to participate in the in-house hockey program.
 
For more information click here, or contact Jim Lazorik at (864) 322-7529 ext. 215 or jlazorik@gcrd.org.

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The purpose of the plan is to “improve the quality of life in Greenville” as well as “stimulate economic growth through increases in tourism and real property value.” The proposed plan would also seek to “enhance, protect, and preserve the environmental quality of open space, waterways and wildlife habitats.”

The completed network would involve 128 total miles with three different kinds of trails. Greenway trails will be an 8 to 12 foot wide, paved trail with a rubberized surface in some sections. This would be useful for biking, running, or walking, with natural or “green” surroundings. Where off-road trails are impossible, street based trails will have a sidewalk or a bike lane. Finally, natural surface trails are ideal for environmentally sensitive areas, where a natural surface will be used such as dirt or mulch.

The plan outlines five major corridors, most of which link together near downtown where I-385 ends. The Reedy River corridor would include the Swamp Rabbit trail and stretch from Traveler’s Rest to Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. The Greenlink Corridor would pass south of the Downtown Airport through Verdae and the Clemson ICAR campus. The Gateway Corridor would run just north of I-385 towards Greer and Spartanburg. The Richland Creek Corridor would run north towards Paris Mountain, passing near the intersection of Rutherford and North Pleasantburg. Finally, the Brushy Creek trail would split to the South of the Swamp Rabbit trail near Falls Park, cross I-85 just west of Augusta Road, and rejoin the Swamp Rabbit Trail soon thereafter.

Of course, all of this will take time. The first of three phases is slated to be fulfilled by 2014. Presently, priority is on the Reedy River corridor, which is why so much progress has been made on the Swamp Rabbit trail in the last year. Of course, this exciting initiative has also spurred action from outside of the city, including extensive work by Furman University and Traveler’s Rest. The network could also eventually connect into wider trail networks such as the Palmetto trail. Great things are ahead. Get involved, and stay tuned!

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Boys 9 10

Boys 11 12

Byos 13 14

Girls 9 10

Girls 11 12

Grils 13 14

The annual Hershey’s Track and Field Meet will be held on April 14th at Greenville High School.

This FREE event is designed for all children 9 – 14 years old.

Emailed to: joe@gcrd.org

Forms can me mailed to:

Joe Lanahan/ Hershey’s Track Meet

4806 Old Spartanburg Road

Taylors, SC 29687

ALL Athletes MUST PRE-REGISTER!!!

NO sign ups the day of meet.

Entry Deadline is April 11h

Register on line at:

PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL GREENVILLE REC HAS PROOF OF AGE!!!!!!!

Meet will begin at 8:30am.

PLEASE arrive early to make sure athletes are checked in.

Greenville Local Meet Event Schedule – 2012

If you have questions please contact Joe Lanahan: joe@gcrd.org

Official Rules 2012

RESULTS ARE HERE:   Hershey Place Results 2011

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