Community Athletics

Athletic Reservation Program for Practices

Plano residents may reserve City of Plano athletic fields for practices during league seasons on a space-available basis subject to closures necessary for field recovery or activity preparations. An administrative fee of $15 for a 90-minute practice reservation is charged. If lights are necessary, there is an additional charge of $40 per hour. Fields for rental must be appropriate for the activity and age group. Plano residents may rent a practice field once each week. Reservations can be made online after contacting athletics staff at 972-942-5413 or by email at fieldreservations@plano.gov. An account must be set up and Plano residency verified. Reservations are accepted between two and ten days in advance of the desired practice reservation. Walk-in and telephone hours are 10am to 2pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Recurring practice sessions are not available. Fields are provided for general public practice access after local leagues have an opportunity to schedule make-up games and practices. For additional information, contact the field reservation specialist at the email address above. Sports Partnerships in the Community

Plano Parks and Recreation Department allocates, prepares, and maintains competitive and recreational athletic fields and facilities scheduled by youth and adult sports organizations to sponsor seasonal leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, tryouts, practices, and special activities. Organizations using Plano fields must be non-profit, Planobased, or regional programs desired by Plano residents. Athletic Operations coordinates schedules to ensure that fields are used to maximum efficiency while balancing scheduled activity with conservation and sustainability. Organizations that access Plano fields for leagues, camps, or clinics are assessed fees at $7 or $9 per hour for field use, $20 per hour for game lighting, a one-time seasonal charge for field establishment, and a team-based user fee. Organizations that schedule Plano fields for local leagues are:

YOUTH ATHLETICS

City of Plano Swimmers 972-398-7946 planoswimming.org Plano Sports Authority 972-208-5437 psaplano.org Plano Youth Soccer 972-422-7972 pysa.org Plano Table Tennis 214-641-5167

Plano Lacrosse 214-563-5107 planolacrosse.com TNT Premier Baseball 214-316-3915

Plano Parks and Recreation 972-941-5275 North Texas Premier

Men’s Soccer 972-238-9668

Plano Cricket

Association 214-882-3875

ADULT ATHLETICS

North Texas Coed Soccer 469-814-0778 Plano International Soccer 469-396-7945 City of Plano Swimmers 972-398-7946 planoswimming.org

Dallas Cricket League 972-814-3921 North Texas Cricket Association 972-978-6900

Frito-Lay/Pepsi Championship Youth Ballpark

Plano’s ball field gem is the Frito Lay/Pepsi Championship Youth Ball Park located at 6000 Jupiter Road. This Championship Youth Ball Park is designed for girls’ softball, t-ball, and coach-pitch activities. It is the perfect venue for scheduling championships, playoffs, tournaments, or challenge games. The facility features a bermuda tiff outfield, public address system, large scoreboard, shaded spectator seating with overhead fans, permanent fencing at 200 feet, and pro-style dugouts. General public rentals are $50 per hour. League discounts are available. For additional information, contact the athletic event coordinator at 972-941-5240. Tournament Program

Athletic fields in the City of Plano are available to conduct tournaments by non-profit organizations, churches, clubs, civic organizations, teams based in Plano, and individuals residing in Plano. Rental rates are charged by the team, by the field, by the game, for field preparations, event support, and lighting, if applicable. Tournament activity requires insurance coverage and must be professionally officiated which may require sanctioning and team registration with a national governing body. Fields are available for ASA-sanctioned slow pitch or fast pitch softball at Heritage Yards, baseball, soccer, flag football, tackle football, lacrosse, ultimate, kickball, cricket, rugby, and field hockey. Availability of fields during league seasons is limited. Approval of field access for tournaments will require the exclusive use of local housing coordinated by the Plano Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, if applicable. For additional information, contact the athletic event coordinator at 972-941-5240. Athletic Operations & Services

Athletic Operations and Services functions within the City of Plano’s Parks and Recreation Department. Athletic Operations provides administration in planning, developing, improving, renovating, and coordinating the scheduled use of 16 athletic-oriented park sites for youth and adults in the community. Athletic Services supports scheduled activities by grooming playing surfaces such as grass on sports fields and clay on baseball/ softball fields. Athletic Services mows, waters, and fertilizes the grass in addition to dragging the fields and coordinating lining services which culminate in the use of athletic fields for league and tournament games, practices, camps, clinics, tryouts, and special events. Team or group use of the City’s athletic-oriented park sites is by schedule or reservation only. These sites are:

Archgate Park Heritage Yards Old Shepard’s Place Park Carpenter Park High Point Park Preston Meadow Park

Championship Youth Ballpark Hoblitzelle Park Russell Creek Park

Cheyenne Park Horseshoe Park Schell Park

Enfield Park Jack Carter Park McCreary Sports Fields

Pecan Hollow Golf Course 4901 East 14th Street 972-941-7600 pecanhollowgc.com

Steve Heidelberg (PGA).........................Head Professional Paul Madewell..............................................Superintendent Jon Bradham..............................Assistant Superintendent Jamison Womack..............................Assistant Professional Eli Weaver..........................................Assistant Professional Gary Dennis........................................Teaching Professional Zac Howell..........................................Assistant Professional

Pecan Hollow is an outstanding 18-hole, 7,026 yard championship golf course with mini-verde greens and five sets of tees to offer a challenge for every level of golfer. Throughout our golf course, you will find impeccable conditions, beauty, fast greens that roll true and smooth, and white sand bunkers guarding greens and fairways. The course includes a five-hole short course with the same grass as the course, three sand bunkers, and is a great area to work on your wedge game or bring the kids. These holes and the driving range are lighted. Preserving the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program certification, the course includes 40 acres of native areas and 400 new trees to promote wildlife presence and reduce maintenance costs. The irrigation system allows the City to use reclaimed water instead of drinking water. The course is also equipped with dressing rooms, a well-stocked pro shop, and full-service food and beverage.

Youth Instruction

Junior Golf (5-8 Yrs)

Whether your child is a golf beginner or intermediate, this is the clinic to be in. Classes will cover the basics of golf including hitting with irons, wood, chipping, putting, sand play and course etiquette while playing the junior course. Classes will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. Fee includes instruction and use of clubs. Your child is also welcome to bring their clubs.

38183 Pecan Hollow Tu-Th 9am-11am 6/8 3 Staff $140 38184 Pecan Hollow Tu-Th 9am-11am 6/22 3 Staff $140 38185 Pecan Hollow Tu-Th 9am-11am 7/13 3 Staff $140 Junior Golf (9-12 Yrs)

38186 Pecan Hollow Tu-Th 9am-11am 6/15 3 Staff $140 38187 Pecan Hollow Tu-Th 9am-11am 6/29 3 Staff $140 38188 Pecan Hollow Tu-Th 9am-11am 7/20 3 Staff $140

Hours of Operation

Open Tuesday – Sunday Daylight - Dusk

RATES:

Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) Before 12pm.........................................……………..$43 After 12pm................................................................$37 After 3pm..................................................................$29 After 5pm..................................................................$20 Seniors 60+ and Juniors 17 and under...................$35 (Tuesday-Thursday, Friday before 9 am)

Weekends

Before 12pm.…….......................................………... $61 After 12pm............................................................... $47 After 3pm................................................................. $34 After 5pm................................................................. $25

Senior Punch Card (Tuesday-Thursday) 10 rounds with cart - $300 ($30 per round) Prices with cart, tax included

Club Rentals - Callaway 18 holes .................................................................$35

Driving Range Token 40 Balls............................................................$5

Short Course Day pass...................................................................$5

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5901 Los Rios Blvd Plano, TX 75074