Accessibility Tools

Web Accessibility plugin by DJ-Extensions.com
Skip to main content

Special Olympics Alamance County Spring Games To Be Held April 6, 2023

Written by Joseph Magyar on . Posted in Athletics, Miscellaneous, Special Olympics, Special Populations, Special Populations Events, Visually Impaired Program.

The 2023 Special Olympics Alamance County Spring Games will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Elon University’s Belk Track. Over 300 athletes and 200 volunteers will participate in this event which is the largest event in Alamance County for people with special needs.

Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:30am and include a time of prayer and lighting of the cauldron before officially opening the 2023 games. Spring Games offers two track and field events, including a 100M walk/run/roll and a softball/tennis ball throw for distance. This event is the highlight of the year for SOAC!

Special Olympics Alamance County (SOAC) serves 400 adult and youth athletes with developmental disabilities and provides year-round athletic competition in 5 sports in addition to a fitness program. Participants are provided the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy at all levels – all at no cost. 

Volunteers are needed! For more information about Spring Games and for a link to volunteer, visit alamanceparks.com or call (336) 570-6760.

Volunteer to Help with Spring Games!

For more information, contact:

Mackenzie Greenly, Alamance County Special Olympics Coordinator  

336.570.6760 • mackenzie.greenly@alamance-nc.com

Easton Foundations Awards Grant to Alamance Parks Archery Program

Written by Joseph Magyar on . Posted in Athletics, Community Centers, Eli Whitney, Miscellaneous, Pleasant Grove.

Easton Foundations Awards Grant to Alamance Parks Archery Program

The Easton Foundations awarded Alamance Parks a grant to outfit the Eli Whitney and Pleasant Grove Community Centers with the necessary equipment to support the Department’s growing Archery program. The grant will fund the purchase of archery equipment including targets, bows, arrows, archery curtains and rack systems, and acoustic backing curtains for the gyms. This equipment will enable the Department to offer additional archery programs as well as open gym hours for target practice.

Alamance Parks began offering an archery program in January of 2020. The initial program was supported by a grant from USA Archery which provided instructor training and equipment. The Department currently offers four Archery sessions each year led by two USA Archery Certified Level 2 Instructors. Demand for the archery programs consistently exceeds the Department’s current capacity to offer them. The Easton Foundations Grant award will enable the Department to expand its archery offerings to the community.

The next Explore Archery class session will be offered in the fall of 2022. For more information, visit alamanceparks.com


 


Alamance Parks Launches New Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Programs

Written by Joseph Magyar on . Posted in Athletics, Community Centers, Miscellaneous, Pleasant Grove, Special Olympics, Special Populations, Special Populations Events, Visually Impaired Program.

Alamance Parks Launches New Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Programs

Alamance Park is launching a new Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Program. Starting in March 2022, the Department will sponsor programs that are open to the general public and are inclusive for all participants.
 
The initial programs include Trail Walking and Yoga. The first Trail Walking event will be held on March 9 at 10am at Cedarock Park. Participants in Trail Walking will meet once a month at one of the many great trails in Alamance County. This program is perfect for those who are new to trails and want to get active while being outdoors.     
 
Yoga Made Easy begins March 17 at 5:30pm at the Pleasant Grove Community Center. This class is catered to participants who are new to yoga but all skill levels are welcome. Everything needed to participate, including mats and blocks, will be provided.  
 
Trail Walking and Yoga Made Easy are free and open to all participants. For a full schedule of events, please visit alamanceparks.com.
 
For more information about the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Program, please contact Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Coordinator, Mackenzie Greenly at Mackenzie.greenly@alamance-nc.com or 336-570-6760.

2019 Spring Games

Written by Joseph Magyar on . Posted in Athletics, Events, Miscellaneous, Outdoors, Special Olympics, Special Populations, Special Populations Events.

The 2019 Special Olympics Alamance County Spring Games took place on April 18th at Elon University’s Belk Track. Over 400 amazing athletes were celebrated for their abilities. Congratulations to all athletes on your accomplishments and thank you to all of the teachers, volunteers, and donors who made the day possible. We are grateful for your contributions!

Girl playing in parachute

photo of baseball game photo of baseball game

Umpires Needed!

Written by on . Posted in Athletics, Little League.

Alamance Parks’ Athletics department needs umpires for the upcoming 2016 Youth Baseball and Softball season. Anyone interested in officiating Youth Baseball and/or Softball for the upcoming season should contact David Moore at (336) 263-7744.

Little League logo Little League logo

Little League Sign-ups Now Open!

Written by on . Posted in Athletics, Little League.

Alamance County’s 2016 Little League season sign-ups are now open! Sign up and pay online by March 1st, 2016 using RecDesk at https://alamance.recdesk.com. Click here for the flyer, which includes full details and instructions for using RecDesk to sign up. The cost is $25/child and $15/each additional child, which includes uniform shirt and hat.

We offer:

  • Tee Ball for Girls & Boys ages 4-6
  • Baseball for Boys ages 6-12
  • Softball for Girls ages 6-12

Games will tentatively begin the week of April 18th for Baseball and Softball, and April 23rd for Tee Ball. Games and practices will be held at E.M. Holt Elementary and/or Swepsonville Ball Park. For more information, please call Athletics Coordinator Dan Moravec at (336) 570-6761.