Running Club – Starts Oct. 2

Running Club – Starts Oct. 2

Lace up your sneakers, running club starts Monday, Oct. 2. We will meet at the Funhouse at 3:30. Runs will start and finish from the Funhouse and go for about an hour. We are always looking for adults or high school volunteers to run lead and sweep with the young runners.

 

OIPRD Office Location

OIPRD Office Location

As of Oct. 1st we are back in our office space in the northwest corner of the Funhouse building. We will be in the office from 9AM – 3PM then out in Buck Park for program activities. You can register, volunteer, or arrange to pick up uniforms at either location.

Summer Fun at Orcas Park and Rec

Summer Fun at Orcas Park and Rec

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!

March Mayhem! 5th Annual Basketball Tournament

March Mayhem! 5th Annual Basketball Tournament

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.

 

 

New Dance Session Begins This Week

New Dance Session Begins This Week

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!