CECIL COUNTY PARKS & REC CALENDAR

Adult Soccer Tournament

CCPR host a one-day Adult tournament (7v7) at Calvert park. Games will be played across the turf field with 3 games going simultaneously between 10:00am - 4:00pm on April 2nd!

Teams and rosters will be formed for the event which will allow no more than 12 players and rosters will need to be submitted Prior to the event. Cost is $250 per team.

This will be a minimum 12 team tournament examples of how this would be run:

1. Three groups of 4 which will turn into a semifinal.

2. Two groups of 6, top 2 from each group go into a semifinal.

Archery at PVMS

Archery Club will be offered for 6th-8th graders looking to learn the basics of archery using compound bows through NASP. Archery will be a 8 week program on Wednesday's from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at PVMS in April-May. Cost will be $32.

Basketball Clinic

The Basketball Clinic will focus on teaching and developing fundamentals within children ages 6-13. The camp will run from 10 am - 12 pm every Saturday from March 18th to April 8th. Participants will practice and learn on a lower basket to encourage confidence and proper technique. The camp will be held on the Rising Sun Community Center tennis courts, located behind the Rising Sun Community Center. Cost of the clinic is $40.

Basketball Camp Session 1

Basketball Camp will focus on teaching and developing fundamentals within children ages 6-13, and will include some breaks in the action to cool off and enjoy the sun, like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide! The camp will run from 9 am - 12 pm everyday from June 26th- June 30th.

Campers will practice and learn on a lower basket to encourage confidence and proper technique.

The camp will be held on the Rising Sun Community Center tennis courts, located behind the Rising Sun Community Center. Cost of the camp is $100, which includes equipment and a tshirt.

Cheer at PVMS

This school based Cheer program is for Perryville Middle School students who would like to Cheer for the Middle School Flag Football team. Practices will be held on Tuesdays March 20th and run for 8 weeks. Cheer participants will have an opportunity to cheer for home games. The fee for this program is $32. Register early to secure your spot.

Chinese Kenpo Karate

All youth and adult martial arts training with stretching, light exercise, and techniques in striking and defending will be taught in this class. Instruction will be from Matt Broilo a second-degree black belt in Chinese Kenpo with over ten years of teaching experience. 8 weeks, on Tuesdays, starting March 14th. The class fee is $60. Belts are now available!

The schedule will be as follows, based on belt color:

5:45 Yellow

6:00 Orange

6:15 Purple

6:30 All Groups together

7:15 Blue

7:30 Green

7:45 Brown

8:00 Black

Bring your own uniform (street clothes are OK). If you would like to purchase a uniform inquire with Mr. Broilo.

Club Extreme

Get into the Club - Club Extreme will include such daily activities as Nerf wars, kickball, wiffle ball, dodgeball, obstacle courses, water play with a giant water slide and various sports. Best suited for the more active and competitive types. Club dates are August 7-11, daily from 9 am - 3 pm at the Cecil County Community Center, 17 Wilson Road in Rising Sun. Children must bring a lunch. All activities will follow recommended state Covid protocols at time/ date of Club

Registration is open to children 6-12 years old and there is a Club Fee of $125.00.

Cornhole Spring League

Get your cornhole on! Our Cornhole League will run for eight weeks which will include playoffs. Games will be Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm at the Field 13 behind the Cecil Arena starting April 19th. Participants can sign-up in teams of 2-3 players and must be 16 years old to play.

Leagues standing and schedules will be kept online. Each night teams will play two matches of 4 games. Cost is $30 per participant.

*Participants will need to park along the side of the Cecil Arena and use the pedestrian walkway to get to Field 13.

Peewee Easter Egg Hunt

Come join us for Easter fun at the Cecil Arena on April 4th from 10:30am - 12pm. We will have an Easter egg hunt, snacks, drinks, crafts, a photo area, and open gym. The egg hunt will begin at 10:45am sharp!

Pre-Registration is $8 or you can Drop-in the day of for $10. This event is for ages 6 and under!

**Rescheduling events during the winter months @ the Cecil Arena will be done as long as dates allow. Excessive inclement weather could cause a shortened season.**

High School Field Hockey Spring League

Cecil County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Spring High School Field Hockey League for players grades 9-12. Games will be played on the Perryville High School turf on Monday nights from 7 - 8pm. Games will be 8v8 on a short-sided field and 25 minutes in length.

The league will run for 6 weeks, April 3 - May 15 (no mtg. 4/10). League cost will be $40 per player, this includes referee fees for the season. Players will register individually and must provide their own equipment (sticks, mouth guards and shin guards).

Soccer Camp Session 1

Soccer Camp at the Rising Sun Community Center with instructor Terry Tallman will run 9am to 12pm from June 19th to June 23rd focusing on skills, drills, and some fun along the way!

This camp is $100 for the week, which includes equipment and a tshirt.

Tennis Camp Session 1

Tennis Camp will teach tennis skills and techniques to help kids learn the game, as well as some break time antics to cool off and have fun like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide!

Some loaner equipment is available, but campers are encouraged to bring their own if they have it.

Camp will be held July 17 - 21, from 9 am -12 pm at the tennis courts behind the Rising Sun Community Center.

The fee for the week long camp is $100, which includes a tshirt.

Track and Field Camp (Grades 6-8)

Come join us this summer for our Summer Track and Field Program. Camp begins June 22nd and runs through July 27th. This six week program is designed for beginner runners who want to learn something new and be active. The Track and Field program will be held on Thursdays for six weeks, meeting at the track at Perryville High School. Running heats, sprints, distance, long jump, softball throw and relays are some of the events focused on during the summer.

Time 7:30 - 8:30pm

Cost of the program is $45.

Meet will be held on last day of camp, July 29.

Track and Field Camp (K-5)

Come join us this summer for our Summer Track and Field Program. The program begins June 22nd and runs through July 27th. This six week program is designed for beginner runners who want to learn something new and be active. The Track and Field program will be held on Thursdays for six weeks, meeting at the track at Perryville High School. Running heats, sprints, distance, long jump, softball throw and relays are some of the events focused on during the summer.

Time 6:30 - 7:30pm Cost of the camp is $45. Meet will be held on, July 27 at the final practice.

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Track and Field Pole Vault Clinic

Come participate in Cecil County's pole vault clinic. These are learn-by-doing, interactive sessions for beginners through advanced vaulters that will build on each other every week. Participants will learn and improve proper technique, drills, and basic fundamentals to broaden knowledge and understanding of the pole vault all with safety as the number one priority. Athletes are encouraged to video themselves drilling and vaulting for analysis and feedback.

The clinic will be held at Perryville High School on Thursday nights from 6pm - 8pm and will last for six weeks, July 6- August 10. Cost of the clinic is $120. We have poles, but you can bring your own if you have one.

Velocity XPress Kickstart

Want to start your child in track & field but unsure if they'll like it? Then Kickstart is for you! VX Kickstart is an introductory sub-program of Velocity Xpress Track Club, designed to introduce track and field to children ages 10 and under. This six-week developmental program for track and field first-timers will introduce athletes to Track & Field by developing coordination and helping athletes recognize their strengths to prepare them for the AAU/ USATF travel team, Registration cost is $30.

Velocity Xpress Track Club Kickstart practices start on May 22, 2023 on Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays with the travel team at 5:30pm to 7pm. Meets are Wednesday evenings starting in June.

Team uniform running top or team t-shirt purchase is required and not included in registration. Check out our website for more info: www.velocityxtc.org.

Velocity XPress Track Club

Velocity Xpress is a developmental track and field travel team for youth 5-18 years of age. This program is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of running and field events to enhance the overall athletic performance. Velocity Xpress will teach and equip athletes with power, endurance, speed, and coordination while promoting character and integrity. Registration includes USATF & AAU membership - it does not include uniforms or meet fees.

Team uniform running top and shorts purchases are required at minimum and are the responsibility of parents/guardians. Most meets are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Check out our website for more info: www.velocityxtc.org.

Uniforms: https://trackbarn.com/collections/velocity-express Practices will be held at the Elkton High School track Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 5:30pm to 7pm from April 3rd - mid July.

Cost of the program is $65. After May 2nd, the cost will rise to $75.

Volleyball Camp Session 1

Volleyball Camp will focus on teaching and developing fundamentals to children ages 8-14, and will include some breaks in the action to cool off and enjoy the sun, like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide! The camp will run from 9 am - 12 pm every day from July 10thJuly 14th.

Campers will practice and learn the basics of the game of volleyball to introduce them to the sport in a fun and safe environment. The camp will be held at the Rising Sun Community Center Park, drop off will be by the tennis courts. Cost of the camp is $100, which includes a t-shirt.

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