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SPORTS PROGRAMS
from May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, 2023
by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George's County
Get up & get fit by participating in fun and rewarding sports activities. Join us for a variety of sports clinics and workshops which include basketball, hockey, Futsal, and tennis. Participants will be introduced to the core skills of each sport and learn more about future programs.
Tuesday, May 2, 5-6 pm
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Ball Hockey Clinic: Children
An all inclusive hockey class that will work on flow drills, game situations, stick handling, shooting, power play, penalty kicking, positional play, and checking. Full hockey equipment is required.
Ages 6-12; FREE Herbert W. Wells Ice Rink wellsicerink@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: 27278-233A
Tuesdays, May 2 & May 9, 4-5:45 pm
Free Ice Skating
Participants must have completed beginning level instruction. This course focuses on forward V push, forward stroking, forward edges, forward sculling, forward crossovers, in both directions, back glides, snowplow stops, back glides on one foot, and shoot the duck.
Ages 3 & up; FREE Tucker Road Ice Rink tuckerroadicerink@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: 27646-285A (May 2)
PARKS DIRECT: 27646-285B (May 9)
Thursday, May 4, 10 am-12 noon
Pickleball
Ready to try a new sport you may have never heard of? Pickleball combines elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton. Gain greater balance, flexibility, endurance, and energy with each game you play. Get great exercise without being too strenuous. This is a popular sport all over the world and is one of the fastest growing games in North America. Register today and begin to play the game with a goofy name.
Ages 50 & up; FREE Glenarden Community Center glenardencc@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: 27429-226A
Saturday, May 6, 9:30-11 am
Basketball Clinic
It’s a slam dunk! We will get you ready for the basketball courts in this clinic where we teach shooting, defensive techniques, and other moves in the sport. Develop your game skills and become more self-confident in being a good player!
Ages 5-16; FREE Lake Arbor Community Center countywidesports@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: 27627-299E
Sunday, May 7, 1-3 pm
Futsal Clinic
Put your feet to the test with a new game or brush up on your futsal skills. Either way, join us for a day of fun, prizes, and giveaways!
Ages 6-12; FREE Glassmanor Community Center glassmanorcc@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: GMCC-SPEC-GA-20230507
Monday, May 8, 6-7:30 pm
Just Kickin’ It Soccer Clinic
Calling all soccer players! Children ages 6-12 of all skill levels are invited to learn, practice, and score in our FREE soccer clinic! Register in-person or at pgparksdirect.com. One ticket per child; drop-in spots are limited.
Ages 6-12; FREE Beltsville Community Center beltsvillecc@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: BVCC-SPEC-GA-20230508
Tuesday, May 9, 2-4 pm
Free Indoor Tennis at Cosca
Use the indoor tennis courts for free! Reservations are required.
Ages 18 & up; FREE Cosca Tennis Bubble coscatennisbubble@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: CTB-SPEC-GA-20230509
Thursday, May 11, 2-4 pm
Free Indoor Tennis at Cosca
Use the indoor tennis courts for free! Reservations are required.
Ages 18 & up; FREE Cosca Tennis Bubble coscatennisbubble@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: CTB-SPEC-GA-20230511
Saturday, May 13, 9:30-11 am
Basketball Clinic
It’s a slam dunk! We will get you ready for the basketball courts in this clinic where we teach shooting, defensive techniques, and other moves in the sport. Develop your game skills and become more self-confident in being a good player!
Ages 5-16; FREE Bowie Community Center countywidesports@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: 27627-299F
Saturday, May 13, 2-4 pm
Free Indoor Tennis at Cosca
Use the indoor tennis courts for free! Reservations are required.
Ages 18 & up; FREE Cosca Tennis Bubble coscatennisbubble@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: CTB-SPEC-GA-20230513
Sunday, May 21, 3-4 pm
Soccer Skills: Mixed Ages
Do you know the SCORE? Here is how the numbers stack up! 1 class of learning soccer skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, and tending goal) + 1 GOAL to experience the benefits of soccer (fitness, coordination, self-confidence, concentration) = 2 much fun! Team up with us and no longer watch from the sidelines!
Ages 5-13; FREE Woodmore Towne Center Park countywidesports@pgparks.com
PARKS DIRECT: 27603-299J
