Parks and Recreation Bulletin Board

Registration is now taking place for the Youth Baseball Program which includes the following leagues:

Ages are figured as of April 30, 2010

     Only 9 and 10 year olds are eligible to play Junior Little League.  Ten year olds may try out for a Senior Little League team.  A ten (10) year old who is not selected for a Senior Little League team will be automatically placed on a Junior Little League team.  Eleven (11) and twelve (12) year old players ARE NOT eligible for Junior Little League.

    Click here to register online.  Forms are also available at area schools or at the City Building.  Registration forms must be returned to the City Building by Friday, April 3 for Senior Little League and on Friday, April 10 for all other leagues.  Mandatory tryouts for those ages 10 thru 12 year of age have been scheduled for Sat., Apr. 10 at 9:00 a.m. and Apr. 14 at 5:30 p.m.  All tryouts will be held at the Napoleon High School gymnasium.  Players who participated in the Senior Little League last season must return a registration form but need not attend tryouts.  Volunteer coaches are needed for the Junior and Youth Little League programs.  For more information, contact the City Building at 592-4010.

     The City of Napoleon Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that LaRae Meyer and Chad Richardson have been chosen by the Parks and Recreation Board as the recipients of the 2009 Parks and Recreation Service Award.  This award is given annually to individuals or groups that demonstrate outstanding volunteer service to the Parks and Recreation program in Napoleon.     LaRae Meyer is being honored for her many years of service with the Girls Softball program.  LaRae has served as its commissioner for the past five years and has committed countless hours to ensure the success of the program.  Prior to being commissioner, LaRae was a volunteer coach in the program for several years.  LaRae is also actively involved in the LadyCat Softball program and is currently serving on the Recreation Levy Committee.         Chad Richardson is being honored for his years of service in a wide variety of recreation programs in Napoleon.  Chad has volunteered as a head coach in baseball, softball, soccer and basketball in both the boys and girls programs often times coaching two teams in one season.  Most recently, Chad has been instrumental in the development of the 3^rd and 4^th grade Flag Football program and has served as commissioner since its inception.

          The Napoleon Golf Course clubhouse is closed for the season.  Play on the course will only be allowed as weather permits.  Please obey all posted signs.

        The Fitness Alliance in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Department has announced its Group Strength, Zumba, and Yoga program.    Click here for the entire March Fitness Program schedule.

          The Parks and Recreation in conjunction with the United Karate System and its instructor Randy Hann is currently offering Karate Classes.  Sessions are held on Tuesday and Sundays at West Elementary School.   Please visit karatebyhann for more information on classes held in Napoleon.

         A new private boat dock storage policy has been implemented by the City of Napoleon.  Docks placed at the west end of the facility will subject to various removal dates based on the zone in which they are stored.  Click here to see a diagram of the storage zones.  For more information, contact the City Building at 592-4010. 

         Be sure to check the Calendar of Events link on this web site.  This calendar allows you will find dates, times, locations and program information of all Parks and Recreation programs and activities.  This calendar lets you sort by specific program or create your own calendar.

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