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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 March 2010 Online Rec Center Newsletter Here

Register to Receive the Rec Center Newsletter by Email HERE!

 

• Rec Center Updates:
   
  • Special Note About Basketball Court Availability Schedule for Community Participants During the Day:
    
    The basketball court area will be open for community participants (non-Cool Spring Church members) Monday - Friday from:
    
    5:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Noon)
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    
    The maximum number of participants allowed in the basketball area, both playing and watching, will be limited and monitored by Cool Spring Staff. When the maximum number of participants is reached, guests entering the Rec Center to play or watch basketball will be asked to return another time.
    
    All other facility areas, weight room, walking, track, game room, fitness room are open to the community from open to close (except on Cool Spring Family Night evenings). Cool Spring Church members are allowed to use all facilities from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Feel free to call the Rec Center Front Desk at 746-0801 for any questions you might have.
    Please see the Rec Center Weekly Schedule Page for updates to the availability of the gymnasium for use during the day.
     
  • In keeping with our mission and functioning as a family facility, all members/guests of the Cool Spring Rec Center are required to wear shirts with sleeves (short or long).
     
  • We have a new drink machine in the Rec Center. Because of the new products now available and new machine, all drinks are now $1.50.
    
     
• New and Ongoing Activities:
   
  • SPRING BREAK FITNESS CAMP FOR CHILDREN
    Presented by Overtime Athletics
    
    Don't just sit at home this Spring Break - have fun, make friends and get FIT at camp! This special 2 day fitness camp will work on cardiovascular, bone strengthening and muscle strengthening exercises. You don't want to miss the Pull Up Challenge, Exercise Scavenger Hunt, Jump Rope Games or Fitness Obstacle Course!
    
    Who: Open to boys and girls in grades 1-5.
    Where: Cool Spring Baptist Church Rec Center
    When: Thursday and Friday, April 8 & 9
    Time: 8:30 am - Noon (Early Drop off available at 8 am)
    Cost: $45 per child
    
    Click Here for More Information and to Register Now for the Spring Break Fitness Camp
     
  • SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
    Boys and Girls Flag Football Mini-Camp
    Date: June 21-24, 2010
    
    Boys and Girls Summer Basketball Camps
    Date: Boy's Camp: July 19-22, 2010
    Date: Girl's Camp: July 26-29, 2010
    
    Boys and Girls Summer Multisport Camp
    Date: August 2-5, 2010
    
    Online Registration Begins: April 1, 2010
    
    Click here for More Information about ages, times, and costs.
     
  • MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE
    Register now for the Men's Softball League. Cool Spring has two teams competing in the Hanover County Church League. One team will be coached by Brad Bradley and the other by Todd Behrens and Renton Arkesteyn. The cost is $30 per person. Payment must be made when you sign up. Call Renton Arkesteyn at 690-3077, Todd Behrens at 543-8887 or Brad Bradley at 370-6427 if you have any questions. Payment must be made when you sign up.
     
  • PILATES AND STRENGTH CLASSES FOR MEN AND WOMEN
    Robyn Wright is facilitating a Pilates and Strength class for men and women.
    Robyn is nationally certified by the American Council on Exercise and has been an instructor since 1999.
    The class will be held on Mon from 7 to 8 PM.
    The cost is $20 per month or $7 a class. (Child care is NOT available.)
    Contact Robyn Wright at robbob777@comcast.net  or 380-6433 if you have questions.
     
  • ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
    Cool Spring is hosting the Hanover Co-Ed Church Volleyball League on Mondays (the league started in October).
    This is an exciting league comprised of 11 area church teams competing against each other. Come out on a Monday night during our open gym and see if you are ready to get back into the game.  If you are interested in playing on the Cool Spring team, contact Brian Shay at 550-9602 or tke58pk@comcast.net 
    
     
• Upward News: 
   
  • 2010 UPWARD BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING
    
    Game Day Photos from March 6th are available.
    
    Upward Hotline 746-8974: Option 1 for Basketball, Option 2 for Cheerleading
    Sponsored by: Cool Spring Church, Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsville Church of Christ, New Highland Baptist Church
    
    Awards Night - March 12, 2010
    Last Game Day - March 13, 2010
    
    Please join us on Friday, March 12 at St. Paul's Baptist Church on Creighton Road for our end of the season Celebration. We will be entertained this year by a great comedian and magician.
    
    The first awards celebration will be from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. This first session is for the following leagues: Kindergarten, 1-2nd Grade Boys, 1-3rd Grade Girls, Challenger League, and Cheerleaders Kindergarten through 3rdt Grade.
    
    The second awards celebration will be from 8:00-9:00 pm. This session is for the following leagues: 3-4th Grade Boys, 5-6th Grade Boys, 4-5th Grade Girls, 6-8th Grade Girls, 7-8th Grade Boys, and Cheerleaders 4th through 8th Grade.
    
    Please remember to invite family and friends.
     
  • UPWARD CHALLENGER BASKETBALL DIVISION
    Game Day Photos from Sunday, March 5th are now available.
    NEW for the 2010 Upward Basketball Season! The Upward Hanover Basketball League is adding a Challenger Division for special needs children who are age 6-13. Games will be held at the Cool Spring Rec Center on Fridays from January 29 through March 5. Visit the "Challenger Division" page for more information regarding registration and volunteer opportunities. You may also call the Upward Hotline (746-8974, Option 1)

• Body & Soul Fitness
  Body & Soul Fitness - Winter Session 2010
  The winter session of Body & Soul Fitness begins Jan 12 the Rec Center.
  Cost is determined by the number of classes attended per week.
  FIRST CLASS FREE!
  Classes for the winter will be on Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
  Call the instructor, Mary Culley, at 387-2422 for more information.
  
  Also for more information call 746-8974, Option 6.
   
• Cool Spring Travelers
  Tour/Lunch in Ashland
  Tuesday, March 23
  Come explore Church Quarter, a charming log cabin in western Hanover built around 1843. Its recently restored brick orangery is one of only two such dependencies still surviving in Hanover County. Our next stop will be historic Fork Church that dates back to 1722. After experiencing the church's rich history, we are off to the Iron Horse Restaurant in Ashland for lunch. After lunch, we'll head out with our self-guided walking tour maps to explore Railroad Avenue where you will find lovely old homes, fun shops and historic buildings such as the Ashland Depot and the Henry Clay Inn.
  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  $21 for tour & lunch
  Tour will accommodate 22 people.  The deadline to sign up in the Rec Center is March 16. The $21 must be paid when signing up.
  
  Pentagon Tour
  Tuesday, April 13
  Join us for a chartered bus trip to the Pentagon outside of Washington, DC.
  This hour long walking tour with its 1½ mile route will expose us to the history of all four branches of the military. We will visit the Memorial placed inside the Pentagon near the 9/11 crash-site and the 9/11 Memorial Chapel. In the Hall of Heroes, we will get to see the recipient’s names as well as a close look at the actual Medal of Honor.
  
  Gettysburg - The High Water Mark
  Friday and Saturday, May 14-15
  
  Click Here for More Cool Spring Travelers Trip Information
  
   Other Rec Center News:
   
• Cardio Room
  We have moved our cardio machines (treadmills, bikes, etc) to the fitness/aerobic space upstairs. This will allow us to not only promote cardio workout in one area, but it will enable us to service our guests better.  Providing a functional facility creates a welcoming and safe environment. And that is part of facility planning.
   
• Please Read This Month's Rec Minister Column - "In Plain English"  
  Our Recreation Minister, Greg English, can be reached in his office at 746-3400 and by email at genglish@coolspring.org
   
• NEW "REC"reat'n BLOG
  Greg has started a BLOG! Stop by for Rec Ministry discussions and personal insights.
  Click here to read the latest post.
   
• Please read our updated Regulations and Rules of Conduct.  Shirts with sleeves (not torn or cut off) must be worn at all times. If your shirt does not have a sleeve, Rec Center t-shirts will be available for you to wear during your visit to the Rec Center.
   
• Personal Trainers Available
  If you are interested in working one-on-one with a certified fitness instructor, you can talk with a Front Desk Volunteer or email us at reccenter@coolspring.org .
  It's never too late to start! There is a small fee for this service.
   
• Volunteer Needs: We need volunteers for the 3 pm to 6 pm shift. We will train you for this vital ministry to our community. Please contact Greg English if you can help.
   
• FOR SALE: REC MINISTRY T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
  Ladies T-shirt (Frost Pink & Pale Blue) ... $15
  Men's T-Shirt (White & Yellow) ... $10
  Ladies T-shirt (Sky Blue & Navy) ... $10
  Men's Ring-T (Weathered Blue Gray) ... $15
  Men's Dry Release T-Shirt (Navy) ... $15
   
• See Past Photos from Upward Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, and Cheerleading Here
   
• Rec Center "Tip of the Month":
  Walking Track Tip - The 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  Birthday parties will not be available during December and Upward Basketball season, which runs January through March, 2010.
   
• 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”