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Tempe tennis director named PTR Member of the Year for Arizona

From the Tempe Newsoom – Kiwanis Recreation Center’s Director of Tennis, Larry Funk, was recognized for his continuous support of Tempe tennis programs and dedication to the enhancement of tennis at the 2010 Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) International Tennis Symposium on Feb. 16 in South Carolina.

PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals with more than 14,000 members in 122 countries. It is dedicated to educating, certifying and servicing tennis teachers and coaches around the world in order to grow the game. Larry Funk was named PTR Member of the Year for Arizona.

Larry Funk has worked tirelessly to expand and enhance the tennis programs held at Kiwanis Tennis Center, as well as the after school tennis programs offered at neighboring elementary schools. Funk also played an essential role in the city of Tempe’s selection as one of the Top 10 Best Tennis Towns chosen by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

On a day-to-day basis, Funk oversees all tennis classes at Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All America Way. The twice named Outstanding Tennis Facility of the Year by the USTA, and USTA Winter National Championship site, features 15 lighted tennis courts with cushioned Rebound Ace playing surface.

Larry Funk’s dedication to tennis ensures that Kiwanis Recreation Center offers a full-range of programs and playing opportunities for all ages and ability levels to make tennis a sport players can learn, develop and sustain.

For more information on Kiwanis Recreation’s tennis programs, visit www.tempe.gov/tennis. Advance registration is for tennis classes is required, register online at www.tempe.gov/brochure.

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Tempe summer youth camps

Valley youngsters are invited to keep their minds and bodies active this summer break at Tempe’s fun and educational sports, enrichment and cultural camps. Camps begin the end of May and run through August, with a range of starting and ending dates to fit every schedule.

Parks and Recreation’s sports camps help young athletes of all abilities improve their game in soccer, volleyball, basketball and tennis. Kid Zone enrichment programs are full-day camps held weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at local schools for children entering 1st through 8th grades. Cultural camps teach visual and performing arts and allow youth the opportunity to exhibit their talents to family and friends. 

A complete list of Tempe’s summer camps, including fees and registration instructions, is available at www.tempe.gov/rec. For more information on Tempe’s sports camps, call Parks and Recreation at 480-350-5200. For details on Kid Zone’s summer programs, call 480-350-5400. Call 480-350-5287 or visit www.tempe.gov/arts for more information on Tempe’s cultural camps.

Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition for Tempe girls and boys

Tempe Parks and Recreation will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition for local girls and boys on Sunday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at the ball fields at Kiwanis Park, Mill Avenue and All-America Way.

Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball and softball skills.

Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game.

The individual Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions, along with the All-Around
Champion in each age group at the local competition, will advance to the sectional level of competition in Scottsdale.

All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration and waiver form prior to the start of the competition. Forms will be available on site. For more information, please contact coordinator Bobbi Jones with Tempe Parks and Recreation at 480-350-5267.

Golf skills competition for youth in Tempe April 25

Aspiring young golfers ages five through 17 are invited to Tempe Parks and Recreation’s Drive, Pitch & Putt skills competition, a friendly contest that tests individual proficiency in basic golf techniques. The competition is $6 per participant and will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Ken McDonald Golf Course, 800 E. Divot Drive.

Golfers will be divided into four age divisions: 7 years and under, 8-10, 11-14 and 15-17, and will be awarded points based on accuracy of pitching and putting and accuracy and distance of driving. The winning boy and girl in each age division will receive an award, and all contestants will get participation prizes.

Pre-registration is required for the Drive, Pitch & Putt competition and must be received by Wednesday, April 22. Contestants can pick up and drop off registration forms at the Parks and Recreation administrative office on the second floor of the Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, at Rolling Hills Golf Course, 1415 N. Mill Avenue or at Ken McDonald Golf Course. Mailed registrations must be received by Monday, April 20. Participants will be contacted with their individual start time for the competition.

For more information on Tempe’s Drive, Pitch & Putt, please contact youth golf coordinator Mike Bochenek at 480-350-5248.

Free Tempe basketball clinic for 5th - 8th graders March 14, 2009

Tempe Youth Hoops invites boys and girls in 5th through 8th grades to make the most of spring break by taking part in a FREE, grade-based basketball clinic this Saturday, March 14 at Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All-America Way.

Experienced coaches will teach participants the key strategies of basketball and help them strengthen and develop their game. No experience is necessary for this clinic, and all attendees will receive a discount for Tempe Youth Hoops' summer recreation leagues.

The clinic for 5th and 6th graders will run from 8:30 - 10 a.m., and the 7th and 8th grade clinic will follow from 10:30 a.m. - noon. Register on site or ahead of time by using course code 15987 for 5th and 6th grades and 15988 for 7th and 8th grades (register online). Call Keyon Cornejo at 480-350-5222 with any questions.

Tempe Lake Desert Sprints Rowing Regatta

From the City Website:

Saturday, 3/7 - Desert Sprints Rowing Regatta: 7am - 5pm.This will be our first Spring boating event. No traffic impact, but parking at the marina will be impacted and the boat ramp will be staged. Parking in the north lot will be limited to regatta volunteers and participants. If you need to park at the marina use the west most high lot. There will be additional parking very close to the marina at: Wilson Electric lot (just east of the Marina on Gilbert), at Papago Park and at the Lake Operation Center (Mill and Curry). If you come with a boat on a trailer or car top there will be spaces reserved in the marina lot for your vehicle and/or trailer.

The boat ramp will be open and available, but the ramp will be staged, as we usually do for this event. The rowing course will be on the north side of the lake from 500 meters east of the East Dam, to the north event boat ramp. Center and south side of the lake will be free and clear as will the far east and west ends of the lake.

Street closures and bus service for ASU football games

This information was just released by the City of Tempe:

Several downtown Tempe streets will be closed or restricted during all ASU home football games. Below is a list of all ASU home football games, street closures/restrictions and bus detours.

• Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. – ASU vs. Northern Arizona

• Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. – ASU vs. Stanford

• Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. – ASU vs. UNLV

• Sept. 20 at 5:13 p.m. – ASU vs. Georgia

• Oct. 25 at TBD – ASU vs. Oregon

• Nov. 15 at TBD – ASU vs. Washington St.

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ASU 2008 Football Schedule

ASU 2008 Football Schedule:

Tempe Softball Registration dates: August 11, 12, 13 of 2008

Softball League Information:

Organizational Meetings: July 15, 17, 23 @ Pyle Adult Recreation Center located at 655 E. Southern Avenue. All meetings start at 7:00pm. One of the 3 meetings must be attended by a team representative to qualify for preferred registration. Meeting will last 15 minutes and attendance will give your team priority during registration. Attendance will also guarantee priority in registration through July 2009 without attending additional meetings.

Registration packets will be provided at the meeting. Registration Dates: August 11, 12, 13 @ 2nd floor of Tempe Public Library. Registration opens at 8:00am and ends at 5:00pm on each of the dates. The first day is reserved for teams that are either composed of 33% Tempe residents or teams that are sponsored by a Tempe business. The second day is reserved for teams returning from the previous season, and the last day is open to all teams until the leagues are filled.

Start Dates: Men's leagues start on Wednesday, September 3rd and are played Monday through Thursday. Co-Rec starts on Friday, September 5th and Sunday, September 7th. All Co-Rec leagues are played on Friday or Sunday. Registration Fees: Co-Rec - $326. Men's - $532.

Richard King Sr.
Recreation Coordinator City of Tempe
(480) 350-5249
richard_king@tempe.gov