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"The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.  For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body..."  1 Corinthians 12:12

The Cool Spring Recreation Ministry is an outreach to persons of all ages.
We seek to combine the gift of leisure with the companionship of Christ.

Read the May 2008 Online Rec Center Newsletter Here
   
(Download a printable version of the April 2008 Rec Center Newsletter Here)

Register to Receive the Rec Center Newsletter by Email HERE!
 

• Upward Soccer 2008 Week #5 (May 3rd) Photos are Now Available 
   
• Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading Registration Has Begun.  Register Online Here.
  
  Upward Flag Football registration begins April 21 for rising 1st - 8th graders. Early registration is $85 per child. We are excited to add 7th & 8th boys and girls this year! Register online at www.upwardhanover.org 
  
  Important Dates to Remember:
  Early Registration Begins April 21
  Early Registration Fee: $85
  After May 31, add $15
  Deadline to Register is Saturday, June 7
  Evaluation Day is Saturday, June 7
  Practice Begins the week of August 4
  Questions?? Call the Upward Hotline at 746-8974, Option #5
   
• Pilates on Mondays in May from 6:30 - 7:15 pm
  Pilates will be offered on Monday nights in May from 6:30-7:15 pm in the upstairs aerobics room.
  The cost is $20 for all 3 classes or $7 per class.
  Dates: May 5, 12 & 19
  Marty Rowe will instruct the class. Questions? Call Marty at 730-7629.
   
• Ultimate Frisbee on Sunday Afternoons!
  Where: Pole Green Park
  When: 2nd & 4th Sundays
  Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm
  Frisbees provided or you can bring your own. For more information, contact Greg Phillips at gapgapman@yahoo.com
   
• Rec Center Schedule Changes:
  The Rec Center will be closed on Saturdays until further notice.
  
  The GYM ONLY will be closed each Tuesday and Friday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 pm for the Adult Basketball League. The track, game room and weight room will remain open. The league runs until Friday, June 6.
  
  The volleyball league finished up March 24. Monday nights will now be "OPEN VOLLEYBALL" in the gym for all ages.
   
• Mark Your Calendars for Family Camping!
  We have booked our annual family camping trip for August 22-24, at Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center. Registration is now open until July 31. There are several options to choose from. See the registration form for details which are available in the Rec Center.  Call Dana Curley at 730-4265 if you have questions.
   
• Summer Basketball Camps:
  
  The dates for this year's boys and girls skill development basketball camps are:
  Boys Camp: July 7 - 11, 2008
  Girls Camp: July 14 - 18, 2008
  
  Camp will include:
  T-shirt, Basketball workout manual, Certificate of participation, Specialized instruction, Special Character Awards
  
  Both camps will be facilitated by Rolando Lamb, member of VCU Basketball Hall of Fame and former Seattle Supersonic.
  
  Ages of the participants are 8 to 17. Cost is $100 per child.
  Registration begins April 1, 2008.
  You must pay when you sign up.
  We're looking forward to having a great summer of basketball and praising God.
  
  Click Here to Download the Summer Basketball Camp Brochure / Registratrion Form
   
• Experience Body & Soul Fitness - Spring Session: The spring session begins the week of March 31 and will continue for 10 weeks. The cost is determined by the number of classes you attend. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!!! Join any time.  Call 746-8974 Ext 6 for more information.
  
  The Spring schedule is as follows:
  
  *Monday / Thursday 8:30-9:45 am at Cool Spring
  Tuesday / Thursday 6:15-7:30 pm at Cool Spring
  *Tuesday / Friday 9:15-10:30 am at New Hanover
  
  *Child care is provided for a small fee during morning classes.
  
   Download a Body & Soul flyer here.  (.pdf file)
  *Childcare for children up to 5th grade provided for a small fee during morning sessions.
  
  
   Other Events and Activities:
   
• See Past Photos from Upward Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, and Cheerleading Here
   
• Please read this month's Guest Column.
   
• Rec Center "Rule of the Month": The Walking Track is for walking or running not spectating.  If you want to watch your child's Upward Basketball practice, please do so on the bleachers provided.  Also, children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
   
• Birthday Parties are available to be scheduled in the Rec Center.
   
• One-On-One Basketball Cross Training - If you have a child who has a strong desire to play basketball at the next level, Coach Ronnie Lamb has a cross training program available to them.  For more information, you can pick up a brochure in the Rec Center flyer rack. “Champions Do Daily What Losers Do Occasionally”