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SPRING 2021
ACTIVITY GUIDE
www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd
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mission
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Lisa Davol, Director Email: ldavol@oconee.ga.us
Whitney Sperlik, Deputy Director Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us
general information CREATE ONLINE
REGISTRATION ACCOUNT
Janine Lynn, Administrative Assistant Email: jlynn@oconee.ga.us All activities fill on a first come, first
The Oconee County Parks and INCLEMENT WEATHER serve basis. Most of our activities
Recreation Department, through a ONLINE ONLY REGISTRATION AND RAIN OUT POLICY have limited enrollment, so
coordinated effort, seeks to enrich the PARKS
Tony Lathrup, Parks Manager Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us BEGINS Monday, january 25 Cancellations due to weather on weeknights will register early! It is easy, quick and
quality of life of the citizens we serve, generally not be made until 4 p.m. We will make convenient! Register for activities
by providing safe and accessible Andy Dunston, HCM Facility Supervisor Email: adunston@oconee.ga.us 24/7 through your family account.
PAYMENT every reasonable effort to contact head coaches/
recreational facilities and a diversified Joan Postero, HCM Office Assistant Email: jpostero@oconee.ga.us
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and team managers with cancellation information Go to register.communitypass.net/
program of recreational activities for Pat Sebring, OVP Facility Supervisor Email: psebring@oconee.ga.us
American Express payments. We also accept and coaches/team managers will contact OconeeCounty
all citizens. Cindy Hardigree, OVP Office Assistant Email: chardigree@oconee.ga.us
online eCheck payments. Cash not accepted. parents/players. For current inclement weather
Payee will be responsible for paying debit/credit cancellations or closures, call 706-769-3965; • Create and update your family
RECREATION card/eCheck convenience fees. select option 2. account information
Brent Sexton, Recreation Manager Email: bsexton@oconee.ga.us
• Click on “Register Now!” icon
Daniel Cochran, Senior Program Coordinator Email: dcochran@oconee.ga.us OUT OF COUNTY CODE RED ALERTS
Tyler Hartzog, Athletic Program Coordinator Email: thartzog@oconee.ga.us Out of County residents pay 150% of the program OCPRD utilizes CodeRED for weather, park, • Search for desired Season /
Zach Churchill, Athletic Program Coordinator Email: zchurchill@oconee.ga.us fee. program and event notifications. Activity
Chase Brown, Youth Program Coordinator Email: cbrown@oconee.ga.us • Payment must be completed at
PROGRAMS REFUND POLICY To register for CodeRED Parks and Recreation
the time of registration
The Parks and Recreation Department office and Community Center will be closed for the No refunds or credits will be granted unless notifications, please register at
following holidays: MLK Day: Monday January 18, 2021 requested by program registration deadline. tinyurl.com/oconeega • Confirmation receipts are
Memorial Day: May 31, 2021 emailed upon registration.
If request is made by program registration Please visit our website for step by step Ensure you have a current
deadline, you will have two options: (1) Receive instructions or call 706-769-3965. email for your account.
an immediate credit for the full amount valid for
Notice of non-discrimination: Pursuant to Title II ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 12 months or (2) Receive a refund, minus a 25% • Thank you for using our online
no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be
excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or administration fee. Out of County fees will be All program activity schedules registration!
activity receiving Federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by Oconee County, Georgia. returned with refund; registration convenience subject to change based on state
Additionally, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, no person shall and local guidelines related to Need help? Call the OCPRD office
on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise fees are non-refundable. at 706-769-3965 Monday – Friday,
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by Oconee County, Georgia. COVID-19.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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PARENT REQUIREMENT
PAYS Coordinator: Joan Postero coach’s corner youth soccer leagues
Email: jpostero@oconee.ga.us
Volunteer Coaches Needed NYSCA (Attend One) Under 6 – Under 8
for Youth Soccer • Wednesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at Program Coordinator: Zach Churchill
In order for a child to participate in any competitive OCPRD relies on the commitment of Oconee Veterans Park Email: zchurchill@oconee.ga.us
youth activity, at least one parent must be a hundreds of volunteers to ensure our youth • Wednesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at
current member of the Parents Association of athletic programs are successful season to Oconee Veterans Park Play fun focused 4 v. 4 soccer where score is not kept and coaches serve as referees to create a
Youth Sports (PAYS). To fulfill this requirement season. From the soccer field to the bas- non-competitive environment for the players. Each team will have one weekday and one Saturday
follow the steps below: ketball court, you can make a difference in Youth Soccer Coach Commitment activity (practice or game) throughout the season.
1. Go to nays.org/paysonline/ the Oconee County community. U6-U8 Leagues
• Two – One hour activities a week Ages: 4–7
2. Select Sign up Option 1 (first time) or Option 2 All Coach Requirements • Serve as referee during games Age Control Date: April 1, 2021 (Must be 4 years old by April 1, 2021)
(renewal) • Register as a coach on Community • Eight game regular season Days: U6 Boys: Monday OR Tuesday OR Thursday (Select One) AND Saturday
3. Contact Information: Complete contact info, Pass • No post-season U6 Girls: Monday OR Tuesday OR Thursday (Select One) AND Saturday
• Complete and pass an online U8 Boys: Monday OR Tuesday (Select One) AND Saturday
then click “Next”
background screening U10-U15 Leagues U8 Girls: Thursday AND Saturday
4. Select Program Affiliation: Click “Yes”, select • Complete free online concussion • Practice length depends on age group Season: March 6 – May 6*
“Oconee County Pks & Rec Dept” and then training course • Certified referees for games Location: Oconee Parks and School facilities
click “Next” • Complete the NYSCA Coach Training • Eight game regular season Fee: In County Fee: $80
Out of County Fee: $120
5. Payment Information: NO PAYMENT OR • Post-season jamboree OR tournament
Registration Deadline: February 19 (or until full)
DONATION REQUIRED, simply click “Confirm” Youth Soccer Rules Clinic (Attend One)
• Wednesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. at Soccer Season Timeline:
6. Confirmation: Click “Process”
Oconee Veterans Park Parents Contacted: Wednesday, March 3
7. Thank You for Registering page appears, click • Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. at First Team Practice: Saturday, March 6*
“Next” Oconee Veterans Park League Games Begin: Week of March 22*
8. Click “Start PAYS Course” End of Regular Season: Week of May 3*
Volunteer Coach Clinic (Required)
9. Click on video to begin course • Thursday, March 4 at 6 p.m. at
Oconee Veterans Park *All dates subject to change pending rainouts and cancellations. Leagues may see activity on Friday
10. Answer required course questions to complete
for make-up games.
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youth soccer leagues High School Intramural Soccer
Program Coordinator: Daniel Cochran
Email: dcochran@oconee.ga.us
Under 10 – Under 15 U10 – U15 Soccer Season Timeline:
Program Coordinator: Daniel Cochran Parents Contacted: Wednesday, March 3 Competitive coed recreational soccer league
Email: dcochran@oconee.ga.us First Team Practice: Saturday, March 6* for high school students within Oconee County.
League Games Begin: Week of March 22* Recruit your friends and form your team; each
Competitive recreational soccer leagues for all levels of youth boys and girls. Each End of Regular Season: Week of May 3*
team will average one weeknight and one Saturday activity (practice or game) team must have at least two females. Maximum
U10 Jamboree Games: Week of May 10* 12 teams in a league.
throughout the season. U12-U15 Tournaments Begin: Week of May 10*
Ages: 8 – 14
Age Control Date: April 1, 2021 (age on date determines league placement)
Days: Monday OR Tuesday OR Thursday AND Saturday
Season: March 6 – May 20* Team Registration: Monday, January 25 – Friday, February 26 (or until full)
Location: Oconee Parks and School Facilities *All dates subject to change pending
Manager Meeting: Wednesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at Oconee Veterans Park
Fee: In County Fee: $90 rainouts and cancellations. League
Individual Registration: Friday, February 26 – Friday, March 5
Out of County Fee: $135 may see activity on Friday for make-up
Ages: 14 – 18 (Must be a high school student within
Registration Deadline: February 19 (or until full) games.
Oconee County)
League Practice Days* Player Evaluation Date/Time Season: March 21 – May 5
Days: Wednesdays and Sundays
Under 10 Boys Monday/Saturday Saturday, February 27 at OVP Soccer | Last Names A-K at 9:30 a.m.; L-Z at 10 a.m.
Location: Oconee Parks and School Facilities
Under 10 Boys Tuesday/Saturday Saturday, February 27 at OVP Soccer | Last Names A-K at 10:30 a.m.; L-Z at 11 a.m. Fee: In County Fee: $90 per player
Under 10 Girls Thursday/Saturday Saturday, February 27 at OVP Soccer | Last Names A-H 11:30 a.m.; Out of County Fee: $135 per player
I-P at 11:45 a.m.; Q-Z at 12 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 5 (Individual deadline)
Under 12 Boys Monday/Saturday Monday, March 1 at OVP Soccer | Last Name A-H at 6 p.m.; I-P at 6:15 p.m.; Q-Z at 6:30 p.m.
Under 12 Girls Thursday/Saturday Monday, March 1 at OVP Soccer | Last Name A-H at 6:15 p.m.; I-P at 6:30 p.m.; Q-Z at 6:45 p.m. *All dates subject to change pending rainouts and cancellations.
Under 15 Boys Monday or Tuesday or Thursday AND Saturday Tuesday, March 2 at OVP Soccer | Last Name A-H at 6 p.m.; I-P at 6:15 p.m.; Q-Z at 6:30 p.m.
League may see activity on Friday for make-up games.
Under 15 Girls Monday or Tuesday or Thursday AND Saturday Tuesday, March 2 at OVP Soccer | Last Names A-K at 6:15 p.m.; L-Z at 6:30 p.m.
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youth instructional programs Volleyball
Program Coordinator: Pat Sebring
Email : psebring@oconee.ga.us
Start Smart Baseball Recreational Advanced Development Soccer (RAD) Sticks for Kids Golf Program This program is designed for the
Program Coordinator: Tyler Hartzog Program Coordinator: Pat Sebring Program Coordinator: Andy Dunston young athlete who wants to learn the
Email: thartzog@oconee.ga.us Email: psebring@oconee.ga.us Email: adunston@oconee.ga.us basics of volleyball: passing, setting,
This co-ed soccer program instructed by Oconee Futbol Club USSF licensed spiking and digging. Games are then played
Start Smart is a developmental coaches is designed to provide enhanced skills development through instructional An exciting golf activity for the beginning using the skills learned. Coaches from ProLink
program for boys and girls drills on dribbling, shooting, receiving, gamesmanship and small sided games. This golfer, which will provide basic instruction Volleyball lead this instructional program.
age 4. Participants work together is a supplemental program to our recreational soccer league. Participants should for boys and girls. Program is supported
with their parent(s) to begin still register for the recreation soccer league to be on a team for game play. by the GCBAA. Volleyball I
developing the motor skills Ages: 8 – 11
Junior RAD Ages: 7 – 12
necessary to participate in Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ages: 7 – 10 Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
league baseball by utilizing Days: Wednesdays Times: 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Times: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
positive reinforcement and Times: 5 – 6 p.m. Dates: March 16 – April 29* (12 sessions)
Dates: April 12 – May 19
fun activities. Dates: March 17 – April 28* (6 sessions) Fee: In County Fee: $86
Location: A&F Driving Range, Elder Rd
Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: In County Fee: $155 Out of County Fee: $129
Age: 4 Fee: In County Fee: $115 Out of County Fee: $232.50 Registration Deadline: March 12 (or until full)
Out of County Fee: $172.50 Registration Deadline: April 9 (or until full)
Days: Wednesdays
Registration Deadline: March 12 (or until full) Volleyball II
Times: 6:15 – 7 p.m.
Ages: 12 – 14
Dates: March 17 – April 28* Senior RAD
Ages: 11 – 13 Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location: Herman C. Michael Park Times: 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: In County Fee: $70 Days: Wednesdays
Times: 6 – 7 p.m. Dates: March 16 – April 29* (12 sessions)
Out of County Fee: $105 Fee: In County Fee: $86
Dates: March 17 – April 28* (6 sessions)
Registration Deadline: February 19 (or until full) Location: Oconee Veterans Park Out of County Fee: $129
Fee: In County Fee: $115 Registration Deadline: March 12 (or until full)
*NO CLASS APRIL 7 Out of County Fee: $172.50
Registration Deadline: March 12 (or until full) *NO CLASSES APRIL 6 AND 8
*NO CLASS APRIL 7
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after school and summer day camp The Road to the
Summer Day Camp & Teen Extreme: Animal Planet
Big Leagues
all day camps Program Coordinator: Chase Brown
Email: cbrown@oconee.ga.us Starts with Little League
After School Programs All Day Camps Join us for a summer of fun activities, field trips, swimming, arts and
Program Coordinator: Chase Brown Program Coordinator: Chase Brown crafts, and games. Participants must bring a sack lunch, however daily Whether your child is a first-time player
Email: cbrown@oconee.ga.us Email: cbrown@oconee.gs.us snacks are provided. Registration is online only; participants must be
pre-registered to attend.
or a veteran athlete, Oconee County Little
The After School program provides All Day camps are available to all Oconee County K-5 students to League offers a fun, exciting environment
activities, arts and crafts, a study program attend on days when school is not in session. They will experience a Registration Monday, April 19 on and off the field.
and enjoyable special events in a safe day full of games, activities, and arts and crafts. Begins: (first come first served until full)
Snacks are provided but participants must bring Weekly Sessions: May 24 – July 30
and secure environment. A daily snack is First-Time and
a sack lunch. Registration is online only; Times: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Coaches and
Veteran Players
Spring and
provided to all participants. Participants Fee: In County: $125 per week, per child Sponsors Needed
Welcome
Fall Leagues
must attend Dove Creek Elementary, High Shoals Elementary, or Rocky students must be pre-registered in order to
Out of County: $187.50 per week, per child
Branch Elementary to attend. Registration is online only. attend.
(Please visit our website for information regarding oconeelittleleague.com
payments and deadlines.)
2021 All Day Camps:
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th grade
February 12 and 15 Summer Day Camp
Time: After School (2:30) – 6 p.m.
March 8 Eligibility: Participant must be 6 years old by September 1,
Locations: Dove Creek Elementary, High Shoals Elementary,
April 5 – 9 2020 or have completed kindergarten during the
Rocky Branch Elementary
Fee: $70 per week, per child for 5 days of after school care; 2020-2021 school year.
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th grade Location: Herman C. Michael Park
$45 per week, per child for 3 days on flex plan of after Times: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
school care Location: Herman C. Michael Park Teen Extreme
Fee: In County: $30 per day, per participant Eligibility: Participant must have completed 6th grade by the
Out of County: $45 per day, per participant start of camp. Participants must be 14 years or
These programs are subject to change based on Registration Deadline: Monday preceding All Day Camp younger.
Board of Education guidelines related to COVID-19. (or until full) Location: Oconee Veterans Park
> 10 < > 11 <adult programs f itness & open gym special events
Indoor Track and Gymnasium Touch a Truck – FREE
Hatha Yoga Adult Softball Leagues Requires an annual membership fee for use. Members must be Program Coordinator: Chase Brown
Program Coordinator: Pat Sebring Program Coordinator: Tyler Hartzog Oconee County residents. Please check our website for the current Email: cbrown@oconee.ga.us
Email: psebring@oconee.ga.us Email: thartzog@oconee.ga.us open gymnasium calendar or call 706-769-3965; select option 3.
Hands-on event for children to see, touch,
Open Gymnasium ONLY Membership – Ages 12 and 13* and explore their favorite big trucks, heavy
A mind/body practice of relaxation and Teams must register online AND
Fee: $10 per person, per year duty equipment and large vehicles. Dump
rejuvenation using awareness, breath and submit a roster form to the program
*Children 11 and under do not require a membership but must be trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, and other
movement to bring balance to the systems of coordinator. Leagues with less than 4
accompanied by a parent/guardian with a current membership. heavy duty vehicles will be a part of the
the body. Class is for all skill levels. teams may be combined. Eight game
event. Each vehicle will be staffed with a
regular season with a seeded single
Indoor Track/Gymnasium Membership – Ages 14 and up trained operator.
Celia Brooks, Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher elimination tournament.
Fee: $10 per person, per year (14-59 years old)
Fee: FREE per person, per year (60+ years old) Date: Saturday, March 20
Ages: 16 and up All team managers must be a resident Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
of Oconee County. Location: Heritage Park
Days: Wednesdays Fitness Center – Ages 14 and up
Sessions: February 3 – 24 (4 sessions) Team Entry Deadline: Thursday, March 4 The Fitness Center features a wide array of state of the art
March 3 – 24 (4 sessions) Manager’s Meeting: Thursday, March 4 at 6:15 p.m. in the cardiovascular and weight equipment including single and multi- Pitch, Hit, and Run – FREE
April 14 – May 19 (6 sessions) station trainers. We offer FREE WiFi in our Fitness Center. Fitness Program Coordinator: Andy Dunston
Herman C. Michael Park gym
memberships are available to users ages 14 and up; Members Email: adunston@oconee.ga.us
Times: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Season Timeline: March – June*
Location: Oconee Veterans Park Community Center Leagues: Men’s Church – Tuesdays ages 14-15 require adult supervision. The Oconee Count Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction
Fee: 4 Class Sessions Co-Ed – Tuesdays with Major League Baseball and Scotts, will be hosting this
Men’s Open – Thursdays Fitness Membership Fees As a COVID-19 competition. Open to all boys and girls. Winners from each group (7/9,
In County Fee: $50
Women’s - Thursdays $40 per person, per quarter precaution the OVP 9/10, 11/12, & 13/14) have the opportunity to progress to a sectional,
Out of County Fee: $75 $120 per person, per year Community Center is
6 Class Sessions Location: Herman C. Michael Park regional, and national competition. No pre-registration is necessary. A
Fee: $550 per team, online only currently operating
waiver must be signed on site for participation.
In County Fee: $75 Community and Fitness Center Hours under modified hours.
Registration Deadline: March 4 (or until full) Please check
Out of County Fee: $112.50 Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ages: 7 – 14
Registration Deadline: Monday preceding first class of session www.oconeecounty. Date: Saturday, April 24
*Dates are subject to change pending rainout and cancellations. Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
com/OCPRD for current Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 9 p.m. schedule.
Location: Bogart Sports Complex
> 12 < > 13 <tennis for life walking trails
All of our parks have walking trails for everyone to enjoy. Herman
Tennis Coordinator: Stacey Venker C. Michael, Bogart Sports Complex and Oconee Veterans Park have
Email: stacey@tennisforlife.net JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS paved walking paths. Trails at Heritage Park are open for seasoned
exceptional care close to home
Phone: 706-769-2954 USTA NET GENERATION TENNIS – Beginner to Advanced Beginner hikers, mountain bike riders and/or horseback riders. Check our
Office Hours: 1 – 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday AND Thursday Players - 6 Week Programs website for trail maps. CARDIOLOGY PEDIATRICS
For information on times and fees or to sign-up, please visit Programs Offered: 5 & 6 years Lil Stars, 7 & 8 years Shining Stars,
www.tennisforlife.net 9-11 years Future Stars I –III, Beginner Teen ENDOCRINOLOGY PRIMARY CARE
Tennis, and Intermediate Teen Tennis
ADULT PROGRAMS – 6 Week Programs Session: March 15 – May 1 INFECTIOUS DISEASE RHEUMATOLOGY
Programs Offered: Step 1 Beginner, Step 2 Adv. Beg./ (6 weeks; no classes April 3 – 9)
Low Int., Step 3-Intermediate: Days and Times: Week day afternoons, Saturday mornings NEUROLOGY SURGERY
Sunday’s Men’s Coupon Clinic, 50+ Coupon Fees: $69 1 day/week, $132 2 days/week
Clinic, Women’s Coupon Clinic OB/GYN
Session I: March 7 – April 18 (no class April 4) ACADEMY PROGRAM* – 8 Week Programs
Days and Times: Sunday afternoons, weekday evenings, and Programs Offered: Shining Stars – Elite (8U), Future Stars – Elite
Fees:
mornings
$59 – $84
Session:
(10U), Pre-Academy (12 & U), Junior Academy
(13 & O), Tennis Academy (12 & O), TATT
March 15 – May 14 (8 weeks;
picnic
Fees:
no classes April 5 – 9)
Days and Times: Afternoon, Early evening
$196 – $256
shelters
Three shelters are available which
*To schedule an evaluation, can be rented for your next party or
please email event! Locations for the shelters are Herman C. Michael Park, Oconee
Stacey@tennisforlife.net Veterans Park and the Bogart Sports Complex. Call 706-769-3965 for
rental information and to schedule your event. You can also check out 706.389.3880 stmarysmedicalgroup.com
our Rotary Picnic Shelters (pictured) at Oconee Veterans Park! These
shelters are available on a first come first serve basis.
> 14 < > 15 <bogart sports complex herman c. michael park
200 S. Burson Avenue 1051 Elder Road
Bogart, GA 30622 Bishop, GA 30621
Facility Supervisor: Andy Dunston Facility Supervisor: Andy Dunston
Email: adunston@oconee.ga.us Email: adunston@oconee.ga.us
Phone: 706-769-3965 Phone: 706-769-3965
heritage park oconee veterans park
2543 Macon Highway 3500A Hog Mountain Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677 Watkinsville, GA 30677
Facility Supervisor: Andy Dunston Facility Supervisor: Pat Sebring
Email: adunston@oconee.ga.us Email: psebring@oconee.ga.us
Phone: 706-769-3965 Phone: 706-769-3965
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