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Viola said he formed a work group to study replacing the existing structure with a new ADA compliant one. He said a survey on the playground was released on June 15, and preplanning discussions occurred with two vendors. He added the Association is exploring grants to help at least partially fund the project.

Golf course

Viola said business is booming at the golf course, and the based sales numbers are up over 2022. “The course is in excellent top shape. The place is packed,” he said.

The Raven’s Roost Golf Tournament was held June 2, with 128 players, an increase from 99 in 2022 and the 2023 Men’s Club Championship was scheduled to be held June 24 and 25.

He said golf maintenance crews are verticutting the fairways and greens as part of thatch management program, and using moisture meters to daily monitor greens, fees and fairways so can irrigate accordingly. He reiterated a need for irrigation system improvements, saying the OPA has a multi-million-dollar course and needs proper irrigation to maintain it.

Viola said business at the course and the pro shop continue to be robust, and he credited Golf Director Bob Beckleman with the strong financial showing.

“Since Bob’s been here, every month has been a big increase from the prior year – all record breaking,” he said.

Viola also praised Golf Superintendent Justin Hartshorne and his staff for keeping the course well maintained.

Racquet center events

Linda Martin, OPA senior executive office manager, said an Open House held on May 27 at the Racquet Center was an overwhelming success. Ten facility tours were given for new people, with 60 people attending overall, including 30 new pickleball participants, 15 new tennis participants, and 15 new spec tennis participants.

A Davis Cup, member plus one, tennis event was held on June 10. Teams were divided by country and choose their players.

A “Pickle Bowl,” one-day in house pickleball tournament with up to 50 players, was scheduled to be held June 23.

Tim Johnson, racquet sports

Racquet sports

From Page 26 manager, is hosting platform tennis clinics on Saturdays in June at 9:30 a.m.

Summer events

Martin said 600 fifth grade students attended field trips at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines. The students received books and information from the members of the Veterans Memorial, who also organized a Memorial Day event in May.

The Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up for summer camp, with counselors to arrive June 12 and campers on June 19.

Concerts in the Park will be held this summer in White Horse Park. The first concert is June 22 with “Uptown Band” starting at 7 p.m. Family Fun Nights will be held again this year at the Yacht Club beginning June 21 at 6 p.m.

Jolly Rogers amusement park tickets are now on sale at the Recreation and Parks Department for the waterpark, Speed World, daytime rides, and nighttime rides.