Adult Sports Volleyball
Asheville Parks & Recreation offers 3 seasons of adult recreation volleyball.
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.govWinter Indoor (Jan.-March)
Registration: Jan. 8, 7pm at the Athletics Office, 72 Gashes Creek Rd.
Fee: $200 per team plus $10 per non-Asheville resident. Summer Outdoor (May – August)
Registration: May 14, 7pm at the Athletics Office, 72 Gashes Creek Rd.
Fee: $100 per team plus $10 per non-Asheville resident. Fall Indoor (Sept.-Dec.)
Registration: Sept. 3, 7pm at the Athletics Office, 72 Gashes Creek Rd
Fee: $200 per team plus $10 per non-Asheville resident. Softball
We offer a number of different leagues for men, women and coed with varying degrees of skill levels over 2 seasons of play.
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov Summer (April-July)
Organizational Meeting:
Men’s League: Monday March 16, 2009, 6:30pm
Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St
Church League: Tuesday March 17, 2009, 6:30pm
Athletic Office, 72 Gashes Creek Rd
Women’s League: Tuesday March 17, 2009, 8:00pm
Athletic Office, 72 Gashes Creek Rd
Hospitality League: Wednesday March 18, 2009, 6:30pm
Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St
Fee: $600 per team plus $10 per non-Asheville resident. Fall (August-Oct.)
Organizational Meeting:
Men’s League: Monday July 20, 2009, 6:30pm
Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St
Coed League: Wednesday July 22, 2009, 6:30pm
Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St
Fee: $600 per team plus $10 per non-Asheville resident. Flag Football
This season is for the true football enthusiast. The season is played October-February and is for both men and women.
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov
Organizational Meeting: Sept. 24 at the Athletics Office, 72 Gashes Creek Rd.
Fee: $600 per team plus $10 per non-Asheville resident. Basketball
We offer divisions for players of great skills to players who just love to be on the court. Both men and women may participate.
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov
Organizational Meeting: Nov. 5 at the Athletics Office, 72 Gashes Creek Rd.
Fee: $600 per team plus $10 per non-Asheville resident. Hockey
Asheville Parks & Recreation offers In-Line and Ice hockey through the Asheville Hockey League (www.ashevillehockey.org) In-line hockey plays games at Carrier Park and Ice hockey plays at the AshevilleCivic Center. We have 3 divisions of play in the adult leagues.
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov
Spring Season (In-line) – Registration: Feb. 17 & 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Carrier Park
Fall Season (In-line) – Registration in August (TBA)
Winter Season (Ice) – Registration in November. (TBA)
League Web page:www.ashevillehockey.org Ultimate
We offer Ultimate through the Asheville Ultimate Club (www.ashevilleultimate.org). Play is every Wednesday night throughout the year at Memorial Stadium.
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov Soccer
Asheville Parks & Recreation co-sponsors adult soccer with the Asheville Buncombe Adult Soccer Association (ABASA). ABASA offers recreational leagues for varying skill levels. Registration and leagueinformation is on-line at www.abasa.info or youmay call 299-7277.
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov Cycling
“Rumble on the River” is Geared bike racing designed as a training series for all ages and skill levels. Novice or inexperienced riders are welcome. The series takes place on Wednesday nights at theCarrier Park “Vellodrome” from May through September.
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 Rugby
Asheville Parks & Recreation offers rugby as a club sport with men and women teams through the Asheville Rugby Football Club. For more information visit www.ashevillerugby.com
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov Lacrosse
Asheville Parks & Recreation offers lacrosse as a club sport for men and women through the Asheville Lacrosse Club. For more information visit www.ashevillelacrosse.com
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov Disc Golf
Asheville Parks & Recreation offers one of the finest disc golf courses in the southeast at Richmond Hill Park. Leagues and competitions are offered through the Western North Carolina Disc Golf Club. For more information visit www.wncdiscgolf.com
Contact Mark Halstead at 251-4024 or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov
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Youth Sports Kim Turner, Asst. Athletic Director
232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov Youth Basketball
For ages 4-8th Grade, the league is offered in partnership with the YMCA.
Registration - Oct. 1-Nov. 6 at Recreation Centers.
League plays December – March
Contact Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov High School Basketball
The Police/Parks League is for high school student’s grade 9-12, both male and female. This a joint program between the Asheville Police Department and Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Registration: November
League Play: December – March
Contact Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov Youth Baseball and Softball
Baseball and softball players age 4-18 may choose from 5 youth programs in the Asheville area.
Contact Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov
East Asheville Youth Activities – Plays at East Asheville Ball Fields on New Haw Creek Rd. Registration is Feb. 14 and Feb. 21 10-3pm @ East Asheville Community Center
League Web Page:www.eayouthsports.org
South Asheville Little League – Plays at RL Kisiah Park on W. Chapel Rd.
Registration is Feb. 14 and Feb 21 and March 2 10-2pm @ Oakley Community Center
League Web Page:www.eteamz.active.com/SouthAshevilleLittleLeague
South Buncombe Recreation and Athletic Association – Plays at Valley Springs Park on Long Shoals Rd. Registration is Feb. 7 & 14 10-1 pm @ Valley Springs cafeteria.
League Web Page:www.sbraa.org
West Asheville Little League – Plays at Farmer Park on Deaverview Rd.
Registration is Feb. 7, 14th, 21st. 10-2pm @ West Asheville Community Center.
North Asheville Little League – Plays at Weaver Park on Merrimon Ave.
Registration is Feb. 28 and March 7 10-2 pm @ North Asheville Community Center
League Web Page:www.nallbb.com
WNC Fall Baseball – Plays at RLK Park, Oakley Park, Charlie Bullman Park
Ages 4-16. Registration is in August. Dates TBA.
League Web Page:www.wncfallball.com
WNC Wooden Bat League – Plays at Holland Field and Oakley Park.
This league is for high school players, Registration by team.
League Web Page:www.wncfallball.com Youth Lacrosse
Lacrosse is offered for boys and girls age 8-17 through the Asheville Lacrosse Club.
For more information visit www.ashevillelacrosse.com
Contact Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov Youth Soccer
Asheville Parks & Recreation co-sponsors youth soccer with the Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association (ABYSA). ABYSA offers recreational, competitive, and camp programming for children ages 4-18. Registration and program information
is on-line at www.abysa.org or youmay call ABYSA at 299-7277. Spring 2009 Season – U7 and older registration deadline January 13, 2009. U5 and U6 registration deadline March 2, 2009.
Summer 2009 Camp -TBA
Fall 2009 Season –August -October. (Registration TBA.) Youth Football and Cheerleading
Asheville Parks and Recreation co-sponsors tackle football and cheerleading for youth ages 6-13. Season runs August through October.
Contact Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov
TC Roberson Youth Football and Cheerleading – Plays games at TC Roberson H.S. and practices at Valley Springs M.S.
Registration is in April. League Web Page:www.ramsyouth.org
Asheville Youth Sports Program – Plays games at Memorial Stadium and practices at Vance Elementary.
Registration is in May. Youth Flag Football
Asheville Parks & Recreation offers a youth flag football program for boys and girls ages 8-15. Teams are formed through each local community center. Games are played at Asheville Memorial Stadium.
Registration: August
Contact your local Community Center or Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov Youth Hockey
Asheville Parks & Recreation offers In-line and Ice Hockey through the Asheville Hockey League. In-line hockey plays games at Carrier Park on Amboy Rd. Ice hockey plays games at the Asheville Civic Center.
Contact Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov
Spring Season (In-line) – Registration February 14 & 21- 10-2 @ Carrier Park, Feb 17 & 19 6-8pm @ Carrier Park
Fall Season (In-line) - Registration in August (TBA)
Winter Season (Ice) – Registration in November (TBA)
League Web Page:www.ashevillehockey.org Youth Ultimate
Ultimate league for youth are offered through the Asheville Ultimate Club.
Leagues for elementary, middle school and high school students.
For more information:www.ashevilleultimate.org
Contact Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov Hershey’s Track and Field
Track and field event for kids ages 9-14. This organized track & field event is a great way for kids to stay healthy and build their self esteem – because everyone is treated like a winner.
Event held May 9, 2009. For more information contact Kim Turner at 232-4526 or kturner@ashevillenc.gov.
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League Information and Updates
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Events & Tournaments Hi Neighbor Volleyball Tournament – March 20-22, 2009
One of the premiere USA Volleyball events on the east coast. Sanctioned teams from numerous states converge on Ashville for three days of great volleyball. For more information, contact Mark Halstead, 828-251-4024, or mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov.
Hot August Night 5K – August 22, 2009
Annual summertime event with a 5K course designed to run throughout the Montford community. To register, visit active.com. For event information, contact Kim Kennedy at the Montford Recreation Center, 828-253-3714, or montfordr@ashevillenc.gov. Mountain Sports Festival – May 29-31, 2009
Annual sports festival which features pro and amateur competition in paddling, cycling, running, climbing, disc golf, skateboarding, and more. The weekend event also includes exhibits, demonstrations, food and entertainment. For more information contact Christen McNamara, 828-251-4029, or visit www.mountainsportsfestival.com. Hershey Track and Field Meet – May 9, 2009
Regional meet features a variety of track and field events for youth. Winners are eligible for state games in Raleigh, with a chance to qualify for the national meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Contact Kim Turner, 828-232-4526, or kturner@ashevillenc.gov.
Hi Neighbor 2009 - March 20-22 Your team is cordially invited to the 32nd Annual Hi Neighbor Volleyball Tournament. The Hi Neighbor has been a part of volleyball in the southeast for longer than many of the current players havebeen alive. It is more than a local tournament, for many it is a team/family tradition. It provides the opportunity to test your team against opponents from outside your region. Meet new playersand renew old acquaintances. The Hi Neighbor is a sanctioned USA-V tournament and as such, all teams must be sanctioned. Uniform rules will be enforced. Teams are required to have certifiedreferees and scorekeeper. We will be returning to the Holiday Inn Airport. Quality and quantity of rooms, along with banquet and party space makes the Holiday Inn Airport very a comfortable fit for us all. Please take careof the facility so that we will continue to be invited back. To reserve your rooms, complete the enclosed Room Reservation Form and return to the hotel. Also, pay close attention to the requirementson the form. Hospitality begins at the Holiday Inn Airport on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 11:00 p.m. The Saturday Night Party will be held on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The party is a great opportunityto socialize with your day time opponents and re-connect with players from years’ past. OK, now how to enter the Hi Neighbor. Return the completed tournament entry form with the $150 entry fee payable to the City of Asheville, to the: Asheville Parks and Recreation Department – Athletics Office
72 Gashes Creek Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
Attn: Mark Halstead New: Due to the need to schedule facilities, we now have an entry deadline.
All Tournament Entry Forms must be received by Friday March 9, 2008. Remember, we accept entries on a first come, first serve basis. This is so we can be fair to all teams. . Also note - NO REFUNDS, period. Also, if you have any questions, please call Mark Halstead at 828-251-4024 or e-mail at mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov. Thanks for your continued interest and support of the Hi Neighbor VolleyballTournament.
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