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Home My WebLink About2001 02 26 Informational D Winter Springs Bi-Weekly .,,- \. .;. COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM D CONSENT INFORMATIONAL X PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR MGR. V IDEPT (2.(Y Authortzation 2/26/2001 Meeting REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to inform the City Commission about the Winter Springs Sports, a bi-weekly newspaper. PURPOSE: To inform the City Commission about the Winter Springs Sports, a bi-weekly newspaper. CONSIDERATIONS: . On 6/26/2000 Parks and Recreation informed the City Commission about recreational program agreements with the youth sports organization fees and charges for field usage. . On 7/10/00 the City Commission approved five youth sports recreation program agreements. . The Cities responsibility per the agreements is to enhance sports and recreation in Winter Springs through program promotions. . A bi-weekly newspaper will meet the promotional needs of the leagues, is cost effective, and will provide significant Parks and Recreation information to the public consistently. . Winter Springs High School Journalism students will be assisting in writing articles. . Continuation of partnerships and potential sponsorships in the newspaper will provide for continued and more extensive distribution. FUNDING: Funding is budgeted in the amount of $ 18,500 for printing and mailing from partnership league fees account (349-400). 1 ',- .,:' ~ -;; RECOMMENDATION: N/A IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: February 27, 2001 Distribution of the first Winter Springs Sports newspaper printing and distribution every two weeks to end of fiscal year. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A Draft - First edition of the Winter Springs Sports Newspaper. COMMISSION ACTION: 2 a division of the Winter SprilYJS Parts & Recreation Departrrent Inside Winter Springs Sports · WS Youth Basketball Championships-Page2 · Father-daughter Valentine Dance--page 3 · R.T. Hillery says goodbye--page 4 · Opening Day snapshots-page 5 · Whazzzup???-calendar of events-pages 6&7 PREJ\lIER ISSUE }Iollr source for s t I fl. ~V' t S . SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24 2001 , I II " Winter Springs launches sports and recreation newspaper Please see Newspaper on Page 2 More than 1,000 take part in Opening Day .~, i ' ..;.;; " ';,..: Baseball season is here again and hun- dreds of fans turned out Saturday to cheer ' for their favorite ath- letes at the Opening Day ceremony at Cen- tral Winds Park. After the teams , were introduced, Dep- uty Mayor David McLeod threw out the first pitch, signaling the start of several short exhibition games. Photo by Steven D. Barnes City parIes are looking great There's plenty of room to run and play in Winter Springs. Over the past year, the city has reno- vated all of its parks and recreation facilities, making them better and more beautiful than ever. Everything from baseball and soccer fields to basketball courts and playground equipment has gotten a new face. According to Parks and Recreation Di- rector Chuck Pula, the city has tried to make everything "first class" and it is always looking for ways to make the facilities bet- ter. The city spent $2,8 million in bond money to make the renovations at the parks and all of the improvements were designed with families in mind. Please see Parks on page 3 ~J:;'k.-r, ~.~- , "1t117" ~.''''''-.j;o " """ If you've had trouble keeping up with what's going on in Winter Springs' rapidly- growing recreation department, take heart-After kicking around ideas about how to keep people informed, the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department has decided to launch its own newspaper. The bi-weekly Winter . ,_J;ai~j:~ . Springs Sports will highlight all . For a look at the fun, . ' . ". ...' _. '-" ..,,'~:",:' ._,.....A ':', ." ,j'- '~"''';.''}~,... ''';''' .' f~~asp-e,c!s_ of~tha.city~screcreational~ :please ~see"'our~Open~" ~~~~.;;!'t: ~::,::i~~7"'-:'~~~:~~ \(~'~.- - program. " ing Day Snapshot The Winter Springs Softball Majors let out a cheer as they are introduced during Saturday's Opening Day Coverage' WIll Include Section on page 5 Ceremony at Central Winds Park. game highlights, event calen- dars and player profiles as well as features on popular city rec- reational programs. Former Assistant Recrea- tion Director R.T. Hillery and Parks and, Recreation Director Chuck 'Pula came up with the idea after being frustrated by By Vicki DeSormier attempts to get more complete coverage of city sports and rec- reation programs in local news- papers. The' paper will be a col- laborative' effort between the department, local writers and Winter Springs High School journalism students. The ,students will produce many of the articles and photo- graphs' used in these pages. They will be supervised by Winter, Springs Sports' editors Steven D. Barnes and Vicki De- Sormier, both of whom have written' extensively about rec- reation and' other issues in Win- ter Springs and the surrounding '-~.~,. I....f.. , J'.-~~" ~:I'"' ....11--..+0.1 ' I " I ,.-~, I I _"....~"O Central Winds Park, and its Fields of Excellence, is just one example of the first class facilities available to the residents of Winter Springs. The city has spent $2.8 million in renovations, including a great deal of work at Central Winds Park. Photo courtesy Winter Springs Recreation Department , I I This pagc proudly sponsorcd by thc Wintcr Springs Parks an~ Rccreation Department. J I' your company or organization would like to sponsor a page in the Winte,'- Springs 6j}orts newspaper, please give us a call. By sponsoring a page, you will be helping to create recreational and education*1 opp0l1tlnities for young people throughout the city while building good will lor your organization. Strong kids, strong fampies, strOl\g communities-we can do it together. , I J ~ C5jf~~J ~~i ~. ".',' ,~,.,' ......';',.",'':1. . ~,&~~ a division of the Winter Springs Parks & Recreation Departmmt Inside Winter Springs Sports · WS Youth Basketball Championships-Page2 · Father-daughter Valentine Dance-page 3 · R.T. Hillery says goodbye-page 4 · Opening Day snapshots-page 5 · Whazzzup???-calendar of events-pages 6&7 PREl\lIER ISSUE I'm/I' SOUl'CC for t I r i . Iw' S' SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24,2001 I I , ' Winter Springs launches sports and recreation newspaper Please see Newspaper on Page 2 More than 1,000 take part in Opening Day Baseball season IS here again and hun- dreds of fans turned out Saturday to cheer ' for their favorite ath- letes at the Opening Day ceremony at Cen- tral Winds Park. After the teams were introduced, Dep- uty Mayor David McLeod threw out the first pitch, signaling the start of several short exhibition games. Photo by Steven D. Barnes City parks are looking great There's plenty of room to run and play in Winter Springs. Over the past year, the city has reno- vated al\ of its parks and recreation facilities, making them better and more beautiful than ever. Everything from baseball and soccer fields to basketball courts and playground equipment has gotten a new face. According to Parks and Recreation Di- rector Chuck Pula, the city has tried to make everything "first class" and it is always looking for ways to make the facilities bet- ter. The city spent $2.8 million in bond money to make the renovations at the parks and all of the improvements were designed with families in mind. Please see Parks on page 3 ...t:r,-;;-li.,..,....~ ~~~ 'M ". i If you've had trouble keeping up with what's going on in Winter Springs' rapidly- growing recreation department, take heart-After kicking around ideas about how to keep people informed, the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department has decided to launch its own newspaper. The bi-weekly Winter Springs Sports will highlight all For a look at the fun, ,_, ,-.. '. ",,_A ~ h . , . 1 . ."""", -~~=---~,~--_. -."'-,,_ ~,!sp_ects. c>t-t e:cltY_'HecreatlOna.. ""p)ease~see"'Ou~r~Open';" ~"'""-.!:,':"" -";~_" ~~~...,.=---~ ~ ~ -', program. " ing Day Snapshot The Winter Springs Softball Majors let out a cheer as they are introduced during Saturday's Opening Day Coverage - WIll Include Section on page 5 Ceremony at Central Winds Park. game highlights, event calen- dars and player profiles as well as features on popular city rec- reational,programs. Former Assistant Recrea- tion Director R.T. Hillery and Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Pula came up with the idea after being frustrated by By Vicki DeSormier attempts .to get more complete coverage. of city sports and rec- reation programs in local news- papers. The paper wiII be a col- laborative effort between the department, local writers and Winter Springs High School journaiism students. _ The Students will produce many of the articles and photo- graphs used in these pages. They will be supervised by Winter Springs Sports' editors Steven D.Barnes and Vicki De- Sormier, both of whom have written . extensively about rec- reation and other issues in Win- ter Springs and the surrounding ~$:;:" "~:J~- '...:r~ "'i~-"~l.'~ , " , I ) ): , 'i ' I I ! . ',.-~ I I --f....'.'.,c Central Winds Park, and its Fields of Excellence, is just one example ofthe first class facilities available to the residents of Winter Springs. The city has spent $2.8 million in renovations, including a great deal of work at Central Winds Park. Photo courtesy Winter Springs Recreation Department I i I This page proudly sponsored by the \Vinter Springs Parks and Recreation Department. I I' your company or organization would like to sponsor a page in the Winta SjJrings ':sports newspaper, please give us a call. By sponsoring a page, you will be helping to create recreational and educational opportdnities fix young people throughout the city while building good will for your organization, Strong kids, strong famIlies, strOllg communities-we can do it together. ! 1;1. CJf~J ~~,'.I~i!Jr'_'"\ r,,;,,:,'..;:,",'~"_, .',: .,.,.....,,;-:'0':. . ,.,."~",,,).,,'--'l ;,' <,. '"',~. '.> 4! 1".u't~~ February 24, 2001 WI~Tr:l? ~Vl:lI~~~ ~V()l?T~ 3 I I Happy Valentine's Day, Daddy By Vicki DeSormier Every little girl has one very special valentine...the guy who can do no wrong, the perfect date, the guy to whom she can tell all her deepest secrets. Daddy. The Friday before Valen- tine's Day, Winter Springs girls had the chance to dance the night away with their special men at the Fourth Annual Father-Daughter Dance at the Winter Springs Sen- ior Center. Sparkling confetti hearts dot- ted the floor under their feet as the dads and their daughters danced to tear-jerkers like "Butterfly Kisses" and silly songs like the "Hokey Pokey" and the "Chicken Dance." Bob Rode said his daughter Amanda, I 2, marks the spent most of the evening dancing with one another, but evening off on his calendar as soon as the tickets be- they were glad granddaddy was there. come available, She turns off his pager, shuts of the cell "We get him to dance every once in a while, but phone and tells him that is their night. it's nice to have him here," Kasi said. " . ".We both look forward to this every,yea~," he. said. Lyle said he was '~ust not a dancer," but he en- ThIS.IS our fourth year here. We wouldn t mISS thIS for joyed the opportunity to be with ~he girl~._. ~ _~~anythmg.~=---:-=~-.~ ~,..,-,-- ~'.- ---=-- ~~--, .-.,'1 lovedl)lng things with them. This dance is really Lyle Chnsty IS a grandfather who was a fun thing for us all to do all together." "volunteered" by his granddaughters to escort them to Jeff Wingo attended with his daughters Madalyn the dance. Kasi and Lindsie Bridges, who are 11 and 12, , Parks Sarah Gordon, 8, and her dad Tom, above, took a break from dancing with the others to share a laugh and to toss confetti in the air as they celebrated their special night together. Daddies and daughters alike loved the annual Father-Daughter Dance at the Senior Center. Photos by Vicki DeSormier 9, Megan, 7 and Taylor, 7. "This is a great chance for us to do something to- gether, just us," Jeff said. "We'll be back again next year for sure." The dance has become an annual tradition for many_dads.and theirdaughters.-They-Iook--forward-to.the. -- time together with no interference from mom or other siblings. It's their very special Valentine to each other. (Continued/rampage I) So whether you want to enjoy a day of fishing, or picnicking or just watching a good game, there are parks around the city that can meet your needs. Here's what the parks have to offer: Central Winds Park State Road 419. (407) 327-4761 Baseball, softball and soccer fields, a picnic area with grills, pavilions, two playgrounds, sand volley- ball courts, a nature trail, fishing and restrooms. Open daylight hours. Sunshine Park 400 N. Edgemon, Senior Citizen Center (407) 327-6697 Practice baseball and softball fields, a basketball court, a picnic area with grills, pavilions, two play- grounds, fishing, lighted walks and restrooms, Open daylight hours. Torcasco Park North of Moss Road. Two lighted basketball courts, picnic area with grills, two playgrounds, lighted walks and restroom. Open daylight hours. Moss Park South of Moss Road at Dolphin Road. One lighted basketball court, picnic area with grills, pavilions, two playgrounds, lighted walks and restroom. Open daylight hours. Sam Smith Park Winter Springs Boulevard. Picnic area with grills, pavilions, two playgrounds and fishing. Open daylight hours. The playground at Central Winds Park and others in Winter Springs are kid-friendly and a lot of fun. Trotwood Park Corner of Trotwood Boulevard and Northern Way. Baseball, softball and soccer fields, basketball courts, picnic area with grills, pavilions, two play- grounds, two tennis courts, two three-wall racquetball courts, volleyball, fishing, lighted walks and restrooms. Open daylight hours. Bear Creek Nature Trail Winter Springs Boulevard. About a quarter mile nature trail by creek, inter- pretive signage, two wood bridges, picnic tables. Open daylight hours. 4 WI~T~12 ~VI2I~t3~ ~'V()I2T~ FEBRUARY 24, 2001 , , Cood luck, R. T. ! Thanks for all you've done By Steven D. Barnes After 10 years with the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department, R.T. Hillery is leaving to take over the position of special events coordinator in San- ford. Hillery, who came to Winter Springs as a mainte- nance worker and quickly rose to the position of assis- tant recreation director, got a warm send-off at Satur- day's Opening Day ceremony at Central Winds Park. He was given a service award by Winter Springs Little League President Bill Manooch, who thanked Hillery for the support he has given the league over the years. Winter Springs Deputy Mayor David McLeod also praised Hillery and thanked him for his service. "R.T. has done a great job here at Winter Springs and we're going to miss him," he said. "R.T., we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors." In the years that Hillery has been with the depart- ment he has witnessed huge changes in the city and its commitment to recreation. "When I first started here, all the city had was the senior center and the civic center and seven small parks with old playground equipment," he said. "Central Winds Park was nothing but orange groves," Since that time, the city-and its recreation depart- ment-have grown by leaps and bounds. "The only thing we had for kids was a summer pro- gram for 140 kids,' he said. "Now we have 7,100 kids in all types of programs throughout the city." Hillery said he is proud of the work he has done in Winter Springs. His biggest accomplishment, he said, has been his success at developing partnerships between the city and local businesses and non-profit organiza- Above: After 10 years of building recreation programs for the city, RT says he is looking forward to spending more time with his kids, Robert Therron, 5, and Sasha, 11. Left: RT Hillery is awarded a plaque by Orlando Rays mascot Spike and Winter Springs Little League President Bill Manooch. tions which help keep costs down and provide better services for residents. Hillery said leaving his old job will be hard, but he is looking forward to spending more time with his fam- ily-an important part of his life that he said had suf- fered due to the long hours he put in every week. "1 always told the city that what I was trying to do was create positive family programs and 1 looked at my own life and realized I needed to do that with my own family." Sanford Recreation Director Mike Kirby said he is looking forward to having Hillery back on staff- Hillery worked for the department before he came to Winter Springs. "I've known R.T, for more than 10 years," he said. "He's a very bright young man and we're very fortunate to get him," Regional soccer competition kicks By Vicki DeSormier The competition was intense as girls' soccer teams from around the state competed at Central Winds Park to see which one would advance to the Final Four. In the end, Central Florida United and Three Lions of Melbourne proved they had the stuff. The Under 11 Central Florida United (CFU) soccer team hosted 12 teams from around the state on the weekend of February 17 in a tournament to determine which teams would advance to the Regional Final Four later in March. "These girls really play their hearts out," said Donna Lewis, spokesperson for the Cen- tral Florida United team. CFU is a select team which draws play- ers from Seminole and Orange counties, Lewis said they are the best under 11 girls in the area. She added that the girls often play on other teams as well, but that the competition is at its most intense on the select teams. "The teams they are playing against are made up of some of the best girls in the state," she explained. "The competition can be really tough." Teams from Gainesville, Jacksonville, Titusville and Melbourne played in the Febru- ary 17 tournament. The CFU team won the right to play in the Final Four as did the Three Lions team from Melbourne. Three other teams tied for the other posi- tions and the state office will have to deter- mine who will join the first and second-place teams in the next round of competition. Lewis said that decision won't come for another week or so. The Regional Challenge is the first step in making it to the state championships, Lewis said, "1 have a lot of confidence in these girls," she said of the CFU team. "They're all such good players," The Three Lions team of Melbourne beat East Orange to advance to the Regional Final Four competition to be held in March. Photo by Steven D. Barnes This page proudly sponsored by the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department. I f your company or organization would like to sponsor a page in the Winter Springs Sj)orts newspaper, please give us a call. By sponsoring a page, you will be helping to create recreational and educational opportunities for young people throughout the city while building good will lor your organization. Strong kids, strong l~llnilies, strong ,~oml1lunities-we can do it together. Of~~ ~~..~~ .'.~- " _ [f-'~~~ , I FEBRUARY 24, 2001 WI~T~l? ~Vl?I~f3~ ~V()l?T~ 5 ,I Play Ball! Opening Day. is a hit with fans Left: MacKayla Testerman, 4, spends time hanging out with Orlando Rays Mascot Spike during Saturday's Opening Day Ceremony at Central Winds Park. Right: Winter Springs City Commissioner Ed Martinez and Deputy Mayor David McLeod sing "Take Me Out to the BaIlgame" in front of an overflow crowd. Right: Diamondback star Anthony Coluccio, 5, clobbers this ball to pick up a single during an Opening Day T -Ball game against the Red Sox. HuDdiedsoHilJs furnedouHor ~..~. Saturday's Opening Day ceremony at Central Winds Park. Visitors were treated to exhibition games, award ceremonies, face painting, blue skies and plenty of sunshine. ..'. .:" . ~:~~~~~..;:_: ,:~~~ ~:~.",~"t41..;.,..;._:~. ..:.~" "'::\"_.- _ ~'t. _- ,"~f"_ ~._ R... ,. . .... . ,,- r -o' ~ -:;;..... ~..., ~--:. "'J,..:~:~');....... ","';~ ~...;- ,,~~:-&.~ ..'~~oe~.,.~..,~\- ~ l. _~..M~~ .:-~ -.~~~1'/~J. T. ...,~..-i.. u~~ ...~~...._~ ~~~;.o:~~~ '"~;;-+..~.~,..? 1,~ ~..._.... :.?::..~~.;...~.t .~)""'?..,. "'''. ~', : ~~. ~ .....~.."t-,..';;:t.:~. .."...~.. ....._~~_. ;"-~"'\""'-'~:r...-...t;;'.~ "'/t...Tl" "'M.'~' "'_~T~~""'"'tL'_~_:'-~ ~~ __~.:. 4-..-'.::<...t.;:. ... ~ _ ~~:o ~ ... ... 'T-.n;-,:;-;. /7 '-f-''', ....~,.... _~T"~~~""::'-:"\:1:~""r:". ....~<:"" \.41>:"'~ ~~.~~.....-:.~....t....~ .:..~~ "f""."" 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Right: Katie Silliman, 6, takes a break from the action to have her face painted by Kiwi the Clown of Snip-it and Friends. I 1 ' , 6 WI~T~~ ~V~I~f3~ ~'V()~T~ FEBRUARY 24, 2001 , 'I ' , , I + ' ~----------------------------------------------------------------, 6 ~ Calendar of Events '\!~. ~ I' Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks WSBL Registration Deadline 2 City Softball 6:30 p,m. Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, ITMS 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 City Softball 6:30 p,m, City Softball 6:30 p,m, City Softball 6:30 p,m. City Softball 6:30 p,m. City Softball 6:30 p.m, Central Winds Park Central Winds Park Central Winds Park Central Winds Park Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks shine, Trotwood Parks shine, Trotwood Parks shine, Trotwood Parks shine, Trotwood Parks Karate 5:30-7 p,m, Yoga 7:30-9:30 p,m. Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, Gymnasics 6-7 p,m, Jazzercize 6-7 p.m. ITMS ITMS ITMS ITMS ITMS Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, Cheerleading 7-8 p,m, ITMS ITMS 12 13 14 15 16 17 City Softball 6:30 p,m. City Softball 6:30 p.m, City Softball 6:30 p,m, City Softball 6:30 p.m, City Softball 6:30 p,m, Model Warship Club Central Winds Park Central Winds Park Central Winds Park Central Winds Park Central Winds Park battles 10 a,m, WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- WSLL 4-6 p.m, Sun- WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- Trotwood Park shine, Trotwood Parks shine, Trotwood Parks shine, Trotwood Parks shine, Trotwood Parks shine, Trotwood Parks Karate 5:30-7 p,m, Yoga 7:30-9:30 p,m, Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, Gymnasics 6-7 p,m, Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, ITMS ITMS ITMS ITMS ITMS Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, Cheerleading 7-8 p,m, ITMS ITMS 11 18 Model Warship Club battles 10 a,m, Trotwood Park 19 City Softball 6:30 p,m. Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p.m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Karate 5:30-7 p,m. ITMS Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, ITMS 20 City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Yoga 7:30-9:30 p,m, ITMS 21 City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, ITMS 22 City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m. Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Gymnasics 6-7 p,m, ITMS Cheerleading 7-8 p,m, ITMS 24 23 City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park, WSLL 4-6 p,m. Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, ITMS 25 26 31 I I I I I I I I I -------------------------------------------------------------------~ City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m. Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Karate 5:30-7 p,m, ITMS Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, ITMS 27 City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Yoga 7:30-9:30 p,m. ITMS 28 City Softball 6:30 p,m. Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, ITMS 29 City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Gymnasics 6-7 p,m, ITMS Cheerleading 7-8 p,m, ITMS 30 City Softball 6:30 p,m, Central Winds Park WSLL 4-6 p,m, Sun- shine, Trotwood Parks Jazzercize 6-7 p,m, ITMS This pagc proudly sponsored by the Wintcr Springs Parks and Iiiecrcation Departmcnt. I f your company or organization would like to sponsor a page in the Winter Springs Sp'l)r/s neWSI)aper. please give us a call. By: sponsoring a page. you will be helping to create recreatiomll and educational opportunities (or young people throughout the cit~ while building good .will for our organization, Strong k'ids, strong families. strong ~;omn'1Uniti,es-we can do it together. I I! ! I I Of~?~ ~~ , FEBRUARY 24, 2001 WI~T~l? ~Vl?I~f7~ ~V()l?T~ 7 , I Whazzzup??? Recreation activities around town ~( \CI~ \7 Shipshape at Trotwood Park ;:a;. ~:..7.._.~_. "..7,~.:........::,~,:, -.:. ~""~""P!"- _~ offIt.... '.'..'......ji..' -:-~--.~..~ -""'l'h.-' . j."~(c: _., ,~ """'-,,-~:= . '~tIl. - .-...--.......'- _ .. ,; ... "l~' . . .._~,..~.......-:,:.;,~,......- ~ - -~. -.. -- ~.' ._~-~.;.' :~;~.~':- '-.,_. -..f~- ~~- -""-~-~~: --- ..>--.---.----------- ---. The Region 3 chapter of the Model Warship Com- bat Club is having fleet battles between radio controlled scale models of World War I and World War II Allied and Axis ships on Saturday and Sunday March 17 and 18 beginning at 10 a.m. The ships are built by the members and are exact replicas of the battleships they represent. The captains are knowledgeable in Naval history and they are out to have a lot of fun. The event will be held at Trotwood Park in the .~-~--~ TuskawiHac-suDoivisibn-ifj Winter SpringS:-- ~-~ For more information and details, please contact Rick King at 407-322-7750 or Don Cole at 407-275- 0012. Looking for instructors The Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Depart- ment is looking for instructors for its spring and sum- mer recreation programs. According to Chuck Pula, the city's Parks and Recreation director, there is a need to offer more classes, programs and instruction in a wide variety of programs. The city hopes to be able to offer something for everyone and so they hope to find individuals to teach in all kinds of subject areas and activities. If you currently teach a recreation program or have skills and abilities to teach, parks and recreation officials want to talk to you, For more information or to talk to someone about your ideas for a class, call the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation department at 407-327-7110. Join Mother Goose Cor lunch Looking for something fun to do with your little one at lunch? Take a look at the Spring Time Lunch Box Thea- Recreation programs oCCered this spring The City of Winter Springs Parks and Recreation The eight-week class Department will offer spring program classes beginning will meet on Thursdays the 2nd week in April. from 7 to 8 p.m. Classes include Gymnastics, Cheerleading, The cost is $60 per Yoga, Karate and Jazzercise. cheerleader and includes Classes will be held at the Winter Springs Civic Center - 400 North Edgemon except Cheerleading and instruction and a whole lot Gymnastics, which will be at the Indian Trails Middle of fun. School cafeteria. For more information call the Parks and ,;_,= .,!~e ~~o~~ classes are ~eld for_ 8. week_~, .times, _ Recreation Department-at~401--327"4961 orthe~ dates and cos~s per person are as follows: program department at 407-327-8969. ~ GymnastIcs - youth on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. ~ Cheerleading - youth on Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. ~ Yoga - adults on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m., cost $80.00 ~ Karate - youth on Mondays from 5:30 to 7 p.m., cost $70.00 ~ Jazzercise- Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m., Introductory offer of $20.00 for 4 weeks To register for classes or more information call the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department at 407-327-4761. ..... ..... ter on Friday, March 23. This free event is designed for children age 6 and under and their parents, Professional storyteller Mother Goose will enter- tain the children with stories and arts and crafts. The playground will also be available for those who want to release a little energy. If you want to take part in this event, just bring a bag lunch for you and your child and be at Pavilion A at Central Winds Park from II a.m. until I p.m. Register now Cor spring haskethall The Winter Springs Basketball League is now ac- cepting registrations for the Spring 2001 basketball sea- son. The WSBL offers recreational league play for boys and girls, ages 5 through 18 and a "Select League" for more competitive, highly skilled play- ers in grades three through eight. League play will begin on March 22 and conclude on May 19. ~., ~/ The registration deadline is March I, 200 I. [nterested coaches or players seeking more infor- mation should call 407-327-8952 or visit the league's website at www.wsbl.com. Get ready to cheer For those girls, or boys, who are ested in cheerleading, the City of Winter Springs will be offering a beginning level Spring Cheerleading Program starting on April 5. inter- Learn karate Discipline, exercise and fun are some of the benefits of learning karate. The city of Winter Springs is offering ka- rate classes this spring, beginning on April 2. The eight-week class, which will meet on Mondays at the Winter Springs Civic Center, will cost $70 per person. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 407-327-4761 or the program department at 407-327-8969. Two Jazzercise options Jazzercise classes will be offered at two locations this spring. Classes will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at the Winter Springs Civic Center and on Tuesday and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Call 407-696-6598 and ask about their special introductory offer. This page proudly sponsored by the 'Vinter Springs Parks and Recreation Department. If your company or organization would like to sponsor a page in the Winter Springs Sj)orts ncwspaper, pleasc givc us a call. By sponsoring a pagc, you will be helping to create recreational and educationalopportllnities for young people throughout the city \...hile building good will for your organization. Strong kids, strong families, strong communities-we can do it togethcr. I ~~~"(~~ f.~.".".,...."<,.,.,[",..,,,. \..\ .. < ". ,,~~:t '." '.'. ~, ~.,.~.... , "'~-' ......, ",,',:, it'Il1~~ 8 WI""T~IR ~VI2I""<<3~ ~~()I2T~ : FEBRU.~RY 24, 2001 , I ,i, I Who's hot: Players of the week Daniel Kuhl Seminoles I Joshua Watson Rebels Age: 9 Height: 4'10" Weight: 90 pounds Age: 9 Height: 4'7" Weight: 67 pounds Coach: Don Kuhl Parents: Don and Linda Kuhl Coach: David McKenzie Parents: Darrell and Susan Watson Position: Point Position: Point Guard School: Keeth Elementary Has played basketball for 5 years Also plays football Has played basketball for 3 years Tom Daniele Magic Billy Pratsch Raptors Age: 11 Height: 4' Weight: 70 pounds Age: 12 Height: 5'1" Weight: 96 pounds Coach: Eric Wofford Parents: John and Kathy Daniele Coach: Bill Pratsch Parents: Bill and Teri Pratsch Position: Point Guard School: Evans Elementary Has played basketball for 6 years School: Indian Trails Middle Has played basketball for 6 yea rs Also plays football and baseball April Asby Lady Buckeyes Shelby Beasley Lady Wildcats Age: 7 Height: 4'4" Weight: 64 pounds Age: 8 Height: 4'0" Weight: 56 pounds Coach: Stephen Asby Parents: Stephen and Marian Asby Coach: John Beasley Parents: John and Sheila Beasley Position: Guard Position: Guard School: Kenworthy Elementary Has played basketball for 3 years Also plays soccer School: Redbug Elementary Has played basketball for 3 years ' Also plays baseball