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A Parks & Rec Participation Waiver is needed to sign up for all activities. Click on the waiver button to the left. Print off and mail in.

SOFTBALL
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All girls softball programs travel to area towns for games and play at the elementary school field or swimming pool field. The cost is $25. They may be required to purchase some of their uniform. They begin practice in April and league tournaments are mid-end of June. Sign up by February 20.

Age Age Cutoff Game Night
18 & Under :: Cannot turn 19 before Jan. 1st :: games Mon./Wed./Fri.
16 & Under :: Cannot turn 17 before Jan. 1st :: games Mon./Wed./Fri.
14 & Under :: Cannot turn 15 before Jan. 1st :: games Mon./Wed./Fri
12 & Under :: Cannot turn 13 before Jan. 1st :: games Wed./Fri.
10 & Under :: Cannot turn 11 before Jan. 1st :: games Wed./Fri.
8 & Under :: For girls going into 2nd & 3rd grades :: Sat. Morning

:: 2009 Softball Camp for 8, 10, 12, & 14 and under age groups
:: 2009 Teams
:: Schedules - All available at this time.

8 & Under

10 & Under

12 & Under

14, 16, & 18 and Under

8 & under No tournament	10 & Under League - June 27 & 28 @ Syracuse BRACKET	12 & Under League - June 19 & 20 @ Home site & Syracuse BRACKET Districts - June 27, 28, 29 @ Tecumseh State - July 10, 11, 12, Class C in Auburn
14 & Under June 13 & 14 @ Tecumseh Districts - June 27, 28, 29 @ Tecumseh State - July 10, 11, 12, Class C in Hastings	16 & Under June 6 & 7 @ Nebraska City Districts - June 27, 28, 29 @ Tecumseh State - July 10, 11, 12, Class C in Hastings	18 & Under June 20 & 21 @ Auburn Districts - June 27, 28, 29 @ Tecumseh State - July 10, 11, 12, Class C in North Platte

:: 2009 Tournament Dates and Locations

8 & under
No tournament

10 & Under
League - June 27& 28 @ Syracuse
BRACKET

12 & Under
League - June 19 & 20 @ Home site & Syracuse
BRACKET
Districts - June 27, 28, 29, in Tecumseh
State - July 10, 11, 12, Class C in Auburn

BASEBALL
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The Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department helps the Syracuse Jaycees with sign up for youth baseball. The Jaycees fund and run the program. They offer the following:

Pints (8 & U, Sat. & Mon. games)
WeeWees (10 & U, Sat. & Mon. games)
PeeWees (12 & U, Tues. & Thur. games)
Ponies (14 & U, Tues. & Thur. games)

:: Rules

:: 2009 Tournament Dates

8 & Under
Coach Pitch
June 15-20 @ Nehawka

10 & Under
WeeWees
June 22-27 @ Louisville

12 & Under
PeeWees
July 6-11 @ Waverly

14 & Under
Ponies
July 13-18 @ Elmwood/Murdock

T-BALL
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Boys (pre-going into 1st) & Girls (pre-going into 1st) - Beginning ball program, full of fun. Introduction to playing skills and basics of the game. Participants should bring a glove. Some teams play games against area towns. T-ball starts in June!!! ***Parents will be needed to work with different age groups. All T-Ball is played at the Williams Park practice field. Sign up by May 1.

:: 2009 - Are you signed up? AS OF 3-10-09
:: 2009 Schedule
:: Pictures

SYRACUSE SWIM TEAM
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Note - This activity is not sponsored by the Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department.

2009 Swim team Sign Up - Wednesday, April 22, or Monday, April 27, OPPD, 5-6:30 p.m. A parent or guardian must attend one of these times or get a waiver to sign before they start practices. Swim suits will be available to try on and you must pay for them which is approximately $44. All swim suit orders will be turned in by May 1. The registration fee of $35 is due at this time. Kim Goering will be coaching this summer.

MEN'S BASEBALL
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:: 2009 Schedule

MEN'S SOFTBALL
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Contact Dan Rowe or Derek Stafford (402-525-7857) for more information.

COED SOFTBALL
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Contact Ryan Beach (402-269-5032) for more information.

SYRACUSE GOLF COURSE
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LOCAL CALENDAR - Updated by the Country Club!!!

VOLLEYBALL
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For grades 3-6 (3rd grade is new in 2008!). Learn the basic fundamentals - rules, serve, pass, set, & attack. Program starts in September they will have 1 - 2 practices a week through the end of October. Sign up by September 2.

:: 2008 - Are you signed up (AS OF 9-2-08)
:: 2008 Schedule

FOOTBALL
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For grades 3-6. Sign up is Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 6:00 p.m. at Williams Park (across from the pool). each participant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Proof of insurance must be provided. Fee of $40 is due at sign up. This activity is not sponsored by the Syracuse Parks & Rec Dept.

TUMBLING
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Ages 2 years to 2nd grade. Participants learn the basics of somersaults, cartwheels, back bends, beam, and much much more. We work hard on our listening skills. Amount enrolled limited to first 100. Must prepay $15.00 fee. Sign up begins September 1. Spaces go fast!

BASKETBALL
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Elementary Basketball is for 3rd-6th grades. In 2007, it will start on Saturday, November 17, at a fundamental clinic with the high school coaches and players for the 3-6 girls and 3rd boys. 4-6 boys will have a "Boys Basketball Night Out" on November 16. This is not sponsored by the Syracuse Parks and Rec, but tank top order forms will be available. Information will be handed out at school for this event. Team practices are one night a week and/or practices or games on Saturday's through February. Third grades will play during halftimes of high school games. Other grades will play area towns. The cost is $10 plus the cost of a reversible tank for intramurals and games that they can use for years to come - $15.00.

YOUTH WRESTLING
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For all students in grades PK-8 interested in participating in the Syracuse Mat Club Youth Wrestling Program!
Mandatory Beginning of Season Parent Meeting
Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Syracuse High School Band Room
Questions--Contact John Agena at 269-3551 or Rhett Snyder at
297-0960
Check Out http://www.syracusewrestling.com for season information

Note - This activity is not sponsored by the Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department, but any information available will be posted on the site.

BOOT CAMP
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Want to increase fitness? Want to get ready for summer fun? Now is the time! The Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring an “Outdoor Boot Camp” taught by Michelle Zahn. Michelle is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer & Group Instructor. This camp provides an outdoor interval workout to increase fitness; cardio-respiratory, muscle tone, flexibility, and body composition using body weight, calisthenics, partner exercises, games, challenge courses, and more. Various fitness levels welcome. Most classes will be held in and around Williams Park in Syracuse. Optional classes available at the Syracuse Aqua Center. Invite a friend you care about! Classes will start MONDAY, MAY 11!!!

SYRACUSE ROCKET TRACK CLUB
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Note - This activity is not sponsored by the Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department. For more information contact Brent Harsin at 402-269-2297.

For kids in the 3rd - 6th grades. It will run April and May. Practice will be at the high school track on Monday afternoon's from 5:30-6:30 and Saturday's from 11:00-12:15 for 6 weeks.
Saturday, May 9 - Syracuse Track Meet
Saturday, May 16 - Auburn Track Meet, ENTRY FORM

The cost is $15.00. This will cover a shirt and club membership into the USA Jr. Olympics. Any remaining money will be donated for additional track equipment.

SYRACUSE SOCCER CLUB
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Note - This activity is not sponsored by the Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department. For more information contact Andy DeGolyer at 402-259-3620.

The following are a list of the players on each team and their 2009 schedule:

Under 12 Boys

Under 12 Girls

Under 9
Boys

Under 9
Girls

6 & Under
By team

RV CAMPING
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Camping is available in the Syracuse South Park located between 1st & 3rd and Midland and Thorne Streets. Within the park you can hookup directly to electricity. Water is available for hookup if there are not numerous campers in the park. We have 5 hydrants. The cost is $8/night. We have 5 "executive" lots available at 2nd & Midland Streets. Direct hookups are available for water, electricity, and sewer. The cost is $16/night or $100/week. A dump station is located next to the executive lots. Only reservations for stays over a week will be taken. A drop box is located in the park for camper convenience. The following are dates book for camping groups in the South Park:
PLEASE NOTE - Rates have increased as of 10/6/08.

SHELTERS
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Need a place for a family reunion, ball team party, or outdoor wedding? Reservations can be made for the shelters in both the South Park and Williams Park and the gazebo. Picnic tables are available in all of the shelters except the gazebo. Restrooms will be open in both parks from April 15 - October 15. Electricity is available in the South Park shelters and must be arranged for Williams Park. Ball games may be going on while shelters are reserved. All free of charge.

OTHER AREA SPORTS CALENDARS
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