{"id":5231,"date":"2011-02-20T05:00:31","date_gmt":"2011-02-20T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=5231"},"modified":"2011-02-20T00:11:52","modified_gmt":"2011-02-20T06:11:52","slug":"the-clarksville-parks-and-rec-report-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2011\/02\/20\/the-clarksville-parks-and-rec-report-24\/","title":{"rendered":"The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-20425\" title=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/parksandrec1-200x66.jpg\" alt=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation\" width=\"200\" height=\"66\" \/><strong>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> &#8211; The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.<\/p>\n<p>This weeks highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clarksville Sports Festival<\/li>\n<li>Nominate a Coach Today!<\/li>\n<li>Seeking Vendors and Volunteers<\/li>\n<li>Spring Leagues Deposit Deadline<\/li>\n<li>Baseball, Softball &amp; T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Clarksville Sports Festival<\/h3>\n<p>The City of Clarksville\u2019s Parks &amp; Recreation Department has teamed up with various partners to include Austin Peay State University Recreation, Legends Bank, Montgomery County Parks, many Ball Associations, church\u2019s and areas schools and coaches to present Clarksville Sports Festival. This two day celebration of sports and athletics will be held Friday, March 25th from 1:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, March 26th from 9:00am to 4:00pm at various locations on Austin Peay\u2019s campus. Festival-goers can visit vendors, watch demonstrations, and even participated in classes and clinics, all at no cost.<\/p>\n<h3>Nominate a Coach TODAY!<\/h3>\n<p>Nominations are now being accepted for the first-ever Clarksville Sports Festival Legends Awards. The City of Clarksville Parks &amp; Recreation Department and Legends Bank have partnered in an effort to honor both current and past coaches who are or have made a unique difference and solid contribution to sports and athletics in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.<\/p>\n<p>Nomination forms are available to pick up at the Parks &amp; Recreation Main Office, downloaded or completed online at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofclarksville.com\/parks&amp;rec\/events.com\" >www.cityofclarksville.com\/parks&amp;rec\/events.php<\/a>. All nomination forms must be received by 4:30pm, February 25th.<\/p>\n<h3>Seeking Vendors and Volunteers<\/h3>\n<p>Clarksville Sports Festival is looking for businesses or organizations to participate as a vendor in one of the athletic zones at the event. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products and\/or services to sports enthusiasts, coaches and parents. Register today by picking up a form at Parks &amp; Recreation Department located at 102 Public Square or online at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofclarksville.com\/parks&amp;rec\/athletics.php\" >www.cityofclarksville.com\/parks&amp;rec\/athletics.php<\/a>. All forms must be returned no later than March 4th.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers are also needed to ensure a successful festival. We would love for you or your organization to help! Call 931-645-7476 to sign up today.<\/p>\n<h3>Spring Leagues Deposit Deadline Approaching<\/h3>\n<p>You can sign up now at the Parks &amp; Recreation Main office, located at 102 Public Square, for both the Adult Spring Softball and Kickball leagues. All deposits of $100.00 will be due in the office<\/p>\n<h3>Baseball, Softball and T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues<\/h3>\n<p>You can register your child at any of our three community centers or at the Parks and Recreation office now through April 1st for our Youth Baseball Recreation Leagues. The league is open to 5 to 12 year olds, and the participating child\u2019s birth certificate is required at registration. All games are played at Heritage Park Baseball Fields. The cost to play in any of the youth recreation leagues is $35.00 per child and includes a shirt, hat and team picture.<\/p>\n<p>New this year for the 3 to 4 year olds, we are offering \u201cBlastball\u201d. This fun alternative to traditional T-ball uses a \u201chonking\u201d base to entertain younger players; adding excitement to the game. It concentrates on developing a child\u2019s running, hitting, catching, fielding and throwing skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarksville, TN &#8211; The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family. This weeks highlights include: Clarksville Sports Festival Nominate a Coach Today! 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