Hickory Parks and Recreation

The Hickory Parks and Recreation Department is now registering children for Instructional Bumble Bee soccer. Any boy or girl 5 and 6 years old, (must be 5 before October 15, 2008 and can't be 7 before October 15, 2008) is eligible to participate. Any child that has previously participated through our master registration system may call to register. Any child that has not participated in a program must come by the Parks and Recreation Department administrative office at 1451 8th St. Dr. NE to fill out a registration card. A birth certificate must be presented at time of registration. A $40.00 non-resident fee for persons living outside the city limits of Hickory must be paid at the time of registration.

All children participating in Instructional Bumble Bee soccer this fall are encouraged to purchase accident insurance coverage. The $6.00 insurance fee covers the participant for a one-year period from March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009 in all activities sponsored and supervised by the Parks and Recreation Department. The $250,000 coverage is primary coverage that pays regardless of other insurance, directly to the participant, doctor, or hospital. The $6.00 insurance fee must be paid at time of registration.

The program will begin on Tuesday, August 26th at 5:30 pm at Henry Fork River Regional Recreation Park located at 5655 Sweet Bay Lane. Practice sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for 6 - 8 weeks for all new five (5) and six (6) year olds. Returning players from last year will join the team after a week and a half of instruction and will be contacted by the league coaches of their practice time.

The purpose of instructional league is to introduce and explain the basic fundamentals of soccer to the children. Instruction will be divided into three sessions: dribbling and passing, and offensive tactics; ball juggling, goalie and defense. At the conclusion of the instruction, the children will be taught the rules of the game. After one and a half week of instruction, the children will be divided into teams and will play actual games against the other teams.

For more information, contact Gary Long at the Hickory Parks and Recreation Department at 261-2252.

The Hickory Parks and Recreation Department announces registration for boys’ soccer leagues for the fall. Boys ages 5-13, may register by having a parent come by the Parks and Recreation Department administrative office located at 1451 8th St. Dr. NE between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Parents of children who have previously registered their child through the master registration system may call 322-7046 to register.

A birth certificate must be presented when registering for soccer if one is not on file at the Parks and Recreation Department. A $40.00 non-resident fee for persons living outside the city limits of Hickory must be paid at time of registration. Those who register by phone and live outside the city limits will need to mail in the fees before play begins.

All children participating in soccer this fall are encouraged to purchase accident insurance coverage. The $6.00 insurance fee covers the participant for a one-year period from March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009 in all activities sponsored and supervised by the Parks and Recreation Department. The $250,000 coverage is primary coverage that pays regardless of other insurance, directly to the participant, doctor, or hospital. The $6.00 insurance fee must be paid at time of registration.

All new players and players aging up must attend one skills assessment session in order to be eligible to play soccer. Listed below are the soccer leagues offered and their skills assessment dates.

PEE WEE LEAGUE - (7 and 8 year olds, can't be 9 before October 15, 2008). Will be held at Neill W. Clark, Jr. Recreation Park located at 3404 6th St. Dr., NW on Monday, August 25th or Wednesday, August 27th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Rain dates are Tuesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 28th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

MIDGET LEAGUE - (9 and 10 year olds, can't be 11 before October 15, 2008). Will be held at Neill W. Clark, Jr. Recreation Park located at 3404 6th St. Dr., NW on Monday, August 25th or Wednesday, August 27th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Rain dates will be Tuesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 28th from 6:30 -7:30 pm.

LITTLE LEAGUE - (11 to 13 year olds, can't be 14 before October 15, 2008). Will be held at Neill W. Clark, Jr. Recreation Park located at 3404 6th St. Dr., NW on Monday, August 25th or Wednesday, August 27th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Rain dates will be Tuesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 28th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm.

For more information concerning the boys’ soccer program, please contact Susan Becton at 261-2255.

The Hickory Parks and Recreation Department announces registration for girls’ soccer leagues for the fall. Girls ages 5 -15 may register by having a parent come by the Parks and Recreation Department administrative office at 1451 8th St. Dr. NE between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Parents of children who have previously registered their child through the master registration system may register by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 322-7046.

A birth certificate must be presented when registering for soccer if one is not on file at the Parks and Recreation Department. A $40.00 non-resident fee for persons living outside the city limits of Hickory must be paid at the time of registration. Those who register by phone and live outside the city limits will need to mail in the fees before play begins.

All new players and players aging up must attend one skills assessment session in order to be eligible to play soccer. Listed below are the soccer leagues offered and their skills assessment dates.

PEE WEE GIRLS – (7, 8, 9 year olds, can’t be 10 before October 15, 2008). Will be held at Neill W. Clark, Jr. Recreation Park located at 3404 6th St. Dr., NW on Monday, August 25th or Wednesday, August 27th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Rain dates are Tuesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 28th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

MIDGET GIRLS – (10, 11, 12 year olds can’t be 13 before October 15, 2008). Will be held at Neill W. Clark, Jr. Recreation Park located at 3404 6th St. Dr., NW on Monday, August 25th or Wednesday, August 27th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Rain dates will be Tuesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 28th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

JUNIOR GIRLS – (13, 14, and 15 year olds can’t be 16 before October 15, 2008). Will be held at Neill W. Clark, Jr. Recreation Park located at 3404 6th St. Dr., NW on Monday, August 25th or Wednesday, August 27th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Rain dates will be Tuesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 28th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm.

For more information concerning the girls’ soccer program, please contact Lou Thomas at 261-2254.

"The Hickory Parks and Recreation Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision

of its programs and services. All programs and activities are held in the most accessible facilities. Any individual

needing special accommodations should contact the Hickory Parks and Recreation Department at least two weeks

prior to the scheduled event."