Orcas Island Park and Recreation District

This summer Orcas Park and Rec is bringing a variety of sports camps your way. These half and full day camps run week to week and include Skateboarding, Soccer with Coach Rob, British and Brazilian Soccer with Challenger, Volleyball and Basketball Camps, and a variety of games in our Games Galore Day Camp –think Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Kick the Can, and more! Tennis Clinics w/ Jill continue throughout the season with clinics offered at all levels, and International pro Baturay Balic offers Soccer Clinics in Buck Park for ages 10+.

 Dance your heart out with instructor Stephanie Moss. Classes offered for ages 3 and up in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Tap, and Modern Dance.

Adult Drop-in Sports include Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Softball, Basketball, Pickleball, and Ultimate Frisbee. You’re never too old to come play in the park!

Park and Rec’s office space in the Funhouse building is under remodel as part of the overall Funhouse renovation. For your convenience, we will be operating in Buck Park from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for onsite registration and equipment checkout. You may reach us during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 – 5:00, by email at oiprd@oiprd.org, or phone 376-PARK. For the full activity schedule, registration and to learn more click the big green registration button on the right. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to program start. Come on out and enjoy the summer fun!

Come cheer on the 5th Annual March Mayhem Basketball Tournament hosted by Orcas Island Park and Recreation this weekend, Mar. 18 and 19.

Ten teams are traveling from near and far to participate in the two-day event. Saturday tips off at 9:00 a.m. with round-robin games in the Orcas Island High School and Old Gyms; the last game of day one is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Day two holds the final tournament bracket, where teams are placed based on their Saturday earnings as they fight for first place. Sunday games start at 8:30 a.m. with the championship game at 1:30.

Concessions will be available for purchase compliments of the Orcas Island Youth Majors Baseball team. Come on down, grab some snacks, stay dry and warm, and have a great time.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, contact Kim Ihlenfeldt at (360) 376-7275.

 

 

Come dance with Stephanie Moss! Winter Session II classes begin this week. Click the green registration button to the right for a list of Winter II classes. Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, Ballet II & III, Tap I, Tap II, Modern I, and Modern II all have space!

Sign up for Baseball or Softball soon! Registration ends on February 27th.

Play ball! This spring we will be offering more games and increased competition for our baseball and softball players. The baseball committee along with the Park and Rec Board has thoroughly researched all league options and the last several years of season play. After completing this study, all have voted to rejoin the local Little League District. This will allow for a variety of game opportunities both on island and in the Skagit area. Game schedules will be set by Little League with game play from April 1^st – June 3^rd. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is FEBRUARY 27^TH for all baseball and softball players ages 7 – 14 years of age and pre-registration is required. This year will kick off with a field day for player assessment on March 5^th. Practices will begin the week of March 13^th.

T-Ball begins the week of April 24^th for ages 5 – 7 and will continue with on-island scrimmages. Registration deadline for T-Ball is April 3^rd.

Your early registration is greatly appreciated and will help us ensure uniforms and equipment are purchased and on hand for the start of the season. No registration will be accepted after February 27^th. Scholarships and payment plans are available. To register stop into our office located in the northwest corner of the Funhouse or visit our website at www.oiprd.org and click on the big green registration button.

We are looking for volunteers to help with team coordination, field prep, officiating, and coaching. Through participation in these programs, our island youth further develop strength in physical, social, emotional, and psychological health while fostering meaningful connections with peers and adults; building a stronger community together.

If you would like to help, please contact Kim Ihlenfeldt at kimi@oiprd.org, or 376-7275 (PARK)

Winter Dance Session I starts soon! Join Stephanie Moss and immerse yourself in the world of dance and movement. Classes for ages 3+ include Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, Ballet II & III, Tap I, and Tap II. Find more information and register using the big green registration button on the right side of the page, followed by the register for programs link. Scholarship and payment plans available. Pre-registration is required, so sign-up soon! Email kimi@oiprd.org to learn more.

The OIPRD Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting for the month of December on Wednesday, December 14th beginning at 4PM at the Eastsound Firehall, Mt. Baker Road, Eastsound, Washington. This change is in order to accommodate the annual holiday concert at the Elementary School. All are welcome to attend.

Boys 3rd-8th grade S.W.I.S.H. League Basketball begins in mid-December.
Pre-registration required – deadline is December 2nd.
Space is limited so register soon!
Registration by grade level – click on the Green Online Registration Button to the right —->

Partial scholarships and payment plans are available.
contact Kim Ihlenfeldt for more information: kimi@oiprd.org or 376-PARK (7275)