Johnson City Parks and Recreation Special points of interest: ~ Winged Deer Hosts PDGA Championships ~ Administration Highlights ~ Athletic Division Highlights ~ Park Services Division Highlights ~ Golf Division Highlights ~ Recreation Services Division
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Winged Deer Hosts PDGA Championships The 2021 Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships was held Aug. 3-Aug. 7, with the action being split between Johnson City’s Winged Deer Park, Harmon Hills in Fall Branch and Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol, Virginia. The woodsy 18-hole Winged Deer Park Disc Golf Course was established in 1994, and its unique topography, beautiful scenery and challenging and fun twists and turns helped it serve as “tournament central,” according to the PDGA. “On behalf of the PDGA, Visit Johnson City, our title sponsor Infinite Discs, Premier Design Disc Golf, the Warriors Lakefront Disc Golf Club, the City of Johnson City, the City of Bristol and the owners of Harmon Hills Disc Golf Club, we are pleased to welcome all athletes to Johnson City, Tennessee,” said Tournament Director Tim Barr. “We are extremely honored to have been chose to once again host a PDGA major.” The tournament was open to players at least 40 years old, and 266 players were registered from virtually every state, including 12 players over the age of 70 and two over 80. Players teed off from concrete pads and aimed for basket-type targets on the 5,755-foot Winged Deer Park course, which varies from short, medium and long distances to the baskets. Players obviously enjoyed the scenic venue and camaraderie. But make no mistake: they came to compete, and that aspect of the tournament was easy to detect. Evening socials and gatherings were held each night of the tournament, including locations such as the Mellow Mushroom, Tennessee Hills Brewery & Distillery, Centennial Park and King Commons Park. There also was a players’ banquet on Aug. 2 at the Millennium Centre ballroom. The event was originally scheduled to be held in the area last year, but the coronavirus pandemic caused a delay until 2021. Winged Deer Park also was home to the 2017 PDGA United States Women’s Disc Golf Championships.
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Administration Highlights ~
COVID guidelines have been put back in place for all locations. Wall of Fame Banquet has been postponed for 2021. BCBS Project Kiwanis Park - Construction projected for late September to early October. Carver restroom - Completion should be between 30-45 days. Community Gardens projects is still underway. Splash pads will remain open after Labor Day as long as weather holds out. A uniform committee has been formed to implement a dress code policy for the department. Still trying to fill vacant positions within the department. The September, October, November, December Fun Guide will go live on the website on Sept. 1.
Athletic Highlights ~
Fall soccer currently has 950 enrolled. Fall softball has 60 teams signed up. Adult softball has 33 teams enrolled and 5 youth teams. Still searching for umpires, scorekeepers and referees.
Park Services Highlights ~
Kermit Tipton Stadium - crews are preparing for football season. Set-up for the Bert Street Music Series underway through September. Kudos to Park Services crew for their excellent job during the ASA, USSA and PDGA golf events. Their efforts did not go unnoticed.
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Recreation Services Highlights ~
Memorial Park Community Center has currently filled all vacant positions. Tot Triathlon was held on Saturday, Aug. 21 with 23 enrolled in the event. New cameras have been installed in billiards room, tennis courts and front entrance cameras have been repositioned toward parking lot and entrance.
New programs are being rolled out in Therapeutic Recreation with the new Fun Guide September 1.
Aquatics - The annual Dog Swim is scheduled for Sept. 11 at Legion Street Pool. There will be no annual Fish Out. Facilities Maintenance will be converting the pool chlorinator in the next few weeks. Aquatics staff is conducting CPR/AED training for department employees.
Langston Centre - Quiz Bowl Tournaments are being planned for the coming months. Afterschool Grant has been approved ($103,000). Langston has been approached by the United Way to become a Financial Empowerment Center.
Senior Services Highlights ~
Four new employees joined the Senior Services staff this month. Leslie Ellingburg, program coordinator; Jenny Brookshire, office assistant, Michelle Jenkins, part time program coordinator. The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation, Inc. Indoor Pickleball Tournament plans are underway.
Golf Highlights ~
University High golf team tryouts took place Aug. 3 and 5. University High golf matches took place Aug. 17, 24 and 31. Science Hill High School Conference Golf Tournament is set for Sept. 1. First Tee - Fall session began on Aug. 30 and runs through Oct. 7.
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Upcoming Events August 26 - Bert Street Music Series - My New Favorites
September 11 - 12 - Fall Ball Classic - Winged Deer Park
August 27 - Girl’s Softball Registration Concludes
September 13 - Girl’s Softball League Play Begins
August 28 - USA Labor Day Classic - Winged Deer Park
September 16 - Bert Street Music Series - Hillbilly Bad
August 30 - October 7 - First Tee Fall Session - Pine Oaks
September 16 - Community Memorial Day - Carver Recreation Center
September 1 - Science Hill High School Conference Golf Tourney - Pine Oaks
September 16 - ESports Options - Memorial Park Community Center
September 2 - Bert Street Music Series - Jesse Barry and the Jam
September 18 - 19 - Milligan Fall Classic - Winged Deer Park
September 2 - World Coconut Day - Memorial Park Community Center
September 21 - Wacky Golf - Memorial Park Community Center
September 4 - 5 - Labor Day Classic - Winged Deer Park
September 22 - National Ice Cream Cone Day - Willow Springs Park
September 6 - Girl’s Softball Practice Begins
September 24 - 25 - Play For A Cure Classic - Winged Deer Park
September 6 - Youth Soccer League Begins
September 27 - National Family Day Celebration Memorial Park Community Center
September 9 - Bert Street Music Series - Blaze the City
September 30 - Wall of Fame Banquet - Carver Recreation Center
September 9 - Grandparents Day - Carver Recreation Center September 10 - Frist Responders Day - Carver Recreation Center September 10 - Harvest Dance - Senior Services Memorial Park Community Center September 11 - Dog Swim - Legion Street Pool