ROCKFORD RECREATION ASSOCIATION
NEWS & EVENTS
Summer Soccer Camp Planned
2021
Children in grades PK-6 are eligible to take part in a 3-day soccer fundamentals camp August 10-12, 2021. Camp will be held from 10:30 AM - 12 PM at Shane's Park in Rockford, Ohio.
Campers are asked to bring a water bottle, shinguards and tennis shoes or cleats (no metal cleats) with them each day.
Cost is $25. All players will receive a camp t-shirt for participating.
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Pickleball Comes to Rockford!
2021
Newly resurfaced and striped Pickleball courts were unveiled during the 2021 Rockford Community Days Festival. As part of the weekend festivities, Pickleball games were held at the park for festival goers.
Residents and friends of Shanes Park are invited to stop by the basketball courts on the north side of the park, next to the batting cages, and enjoy the latest addition to our community park.
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We extend our gratitude to the sponsors and donors who helped to make this addition possible.
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Summer Soccer Camp Planned
APRIL 19, 2016
Children in grades PK-6 are eligible to take part in a 3-day soccer fundamentals camp in summer 2016. Camp dates are scheduled for June 1-3 at Shane's Park, in Rockford, Ohio.
Players new to soccer may register for the "Beginners" Camp, held from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Returning players [in grades 3-6] may register for the "Intermediate" Camp, immediately following from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost is $25.00. All players will receive a camp t-shirt for participating.
New Rockord Rec Gear for 2016!
APRIL 15, 2016
Don't miss your chance to order your official "Rockford Recreation Association" gear before summer ball season gets underway!
Completed forms may be dropped off at Rockford Village Hall or mailed to PO Box 16, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
Order deadline is May 11th. Order Pickup is scheduled for May 31-June 2 at the Shane's Park concession stand.
Play Ball!
Grand Lake Mariners Camp
MARCH 30, 2016
Grand Lake Mariners Baseball Camp develops proper techniques and fundamentals in youth athletes, ages 8-14.
The camp will be held June 20-21, 2016 (rain out dates June 22-23) at Eastview Park, Montgomery Field in Celina, Ohio from 10am-2pm.
Cost to attend is $45.00 ($55 day of camp). Interested attendees may download a form here or for more information, contact Mariner Coach Christopher O'Neill at 419-733-2115.
Pitch, Hit, and Run Scheduled
MARCH 25, 2016
The Rockford Recreation Association will host their annual MLB Pitch, Hit, & Run competition at Shanes Park on Sunday, April 17th at 1:00pm. All boys and girls, ages 7-14 (age determined as of July 17th, 2016), compete in separate age divisions and participants have the opportunity to advance through four levels of competition including Local, Regional, MLB Team Championships (held at all 30 MLB ballparks) and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game.
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