July '10 Nevada Government—City of Henderson Column

Registration Opens for City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department Adult Softball Leagues

July 21, 2010 – Henderson, NV – Registration for the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department’s adult softball leagues will be accepted Aug. 2-Sept. 17. Registration is $450 per team and must be made in person at the Sports office, located at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd., from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays or from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

The program promotes wellness, physical activity and social interaction through recreational play that is provided in a safe and positive environment. Three divisions of play are available: E division, for casual and novice players and organizations seeking to build camaraderie; D division, for players at a higher skill and competition level; and D1 division, for tournament-caliber players.

Fall season play begins the week of Oct. 4, and all divisions play a 7-week season consisting of 14 games, which are held at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, Anthem Hills Park, and Russell Road Recreation Complex. All leagues are sanctioned by the United States Specialty Sports Association.

For additional information, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 267-5717.

City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department Sets Flag Football Registration

July 20, 2010 – Henderson, NV – The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is hosting registration for its men’s and co-rec adult flag football leagues Aug. 2 through Sept. 3. Registration is $200 per team and must be made in person at the Sports office, located at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd., from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays or from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Play begins the week of Sept. 12.

The program offers a men’s 5-on-5 league as well as a co-rec 6-on-6 league featuring a 7-game season played on Sunday afternoons and evenings. All teammates must have identical jerseys with numbers and flags. Although flag football is a non-contact sport, mouth guards are recommended. The organized program emphasizes teamwork, strategy, sportsmanship, and physical fitness.

“Flag football is an excellent way to get an intense workout that doesn’t feel like exercise at all,” said Ted Lockamon, Recreation Services supervisor, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. “You can build strength, increase speed and improve hand/eye coordination while burning anywhere from 560 to 700 calories per hour. It’s a great way to stay fit.”

For additional information, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 267-5717.

Fall Registration Set For Henderson Parks and Recreation Programs

July 20, 2010 – Henderson, NV – Online registration for the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department’s fall programs, classes and events begins at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 for aquatics and Youth Enrichment programs, and at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11 for most other programs. Register at cityofhenderson.com. Walk-in registration for all programs will be accepted starting Aug. 16 at every City of Henderson recreation center, pending space availability.

Henderson Happenings, the department’s guide to parks and leisure opportunities, is a comprehensive publication that lists the hundreds of classes and activities that are available for the fall sessions. The publication may be viewed online at cityofhenderson.com, and copies are available at all City of Henderson recreation centers and aquatic facilities.

More than 100 new classes have been added for the fall, including gymnastics, puppetry, baton twirling, art for preschoolers, and a book club for adults. There are also more than 40 events and 67 different workshops to choose from, ranging from seasonal-themed activities for children to fitness hikes and cooking demonstrations. For additional information, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 267-4000.

The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department operates seven recreation centers (including one facility for adults 50+ only), eleven pools, 50 parks, five skate parks, more than 60 linear miles of trail, Acacia Demonstration Gardens, and the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.

City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department Invites Children to “Name Our Puppy”

July 19, 2010 – Henderson, NV – The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Name Our Puppy” contest through Aug. 30. The contest invites children and teens (Clark County residents ages 5-18 in grades K-12) to suggest a name for the oversized puppy structure located in the Bark Park at Heritage Park. The 5-acre Bark Park, which is located at Racetrack Road and Burkholder Boulevard, is set to open to the public this fall.

“The puppy structure is 6 feet tall and 18 feet long, and it has a place of importance in the new Bark Park,” said Kim Becker, Communications & Marketing supervisor, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. “In planning and building the Bark Park, our staff members referred to the puppy by various names, and that’s when we decided he or she needed an official name. I’m sure a child in our community will come up with just the right name for this cute puppy. We’re already starting to receive some excellent submissions.”

Details about the Name Our Puppy contest are available at cityofhenderson.com, type “barkpark” in the search box. Entry forms may be printed online and are also available at City of Henderson recreation centers. Entries will be accepted via snail mail only. Once the puppy has a name (to be announced in early September), the Parks and Recreation Department will host a coloring contest to introduce the puppy and the Bark Park to the community. Prize packs will be awarded to the Name Our Puppy contest winner, and for coloring contest winners in various age categories. The coloring contest will launch in September at cityofhenderson.com. Businesses interested in co-sponsoring the contests may call 267-4000.