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ARTICLES Fall Frolic Sept. 6
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2nd Annual "Fall Frolic", Runde Park, 10 a.m. - Noon
September 11
Grand Opening Ceremony for Croquet Court, Glennon Community Center at 11 a.m.
September 14
Total Body Conditioning Class Starts at the Beach & Swim Center, 9 a.m.
September 25
Dravet Syndrome Foundation: "Steps Towards A Cure," Knights Stadium, 8 a.m Registration, 9 a.m. Walk Begins
September 25
Summer Concert: "A Tribute to Billy Joel"
Runde Park, 6 p.m.
October 4 -October 8
Senior Games
Various Venues and Times
October 30
Final Concert: Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Band
Runde Park, 6 p.m.
Please see related articles for all the events listed above. |
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September 25
Billy Joel Experience
October 30
Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx
Runde Park
6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Food & Beverage Vendors
Kid's Fun Zone
Family Friendly
No Grills. No Pets.
No BYOB
| CONCERT FEEDBACK |
We would like to hear from you. If you have suggestions for the upcoming concert series, please email Emily Jaeckli. |
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| YOUTH SPORTS |
These links will take you to schedules, standings, and tournament schedules for many of the respective sports.
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Parking permits are required to be displayed on all vehicles parked at select parks and facilities. Parking permits are required at Windjammer, Pitcarin, Beach and Swim Club, and the Marina.
Residents get two free parking passes and the permits are good for three years. Non residents can purchase parking permits for $150 per year.
Parking passes can be obtained at the City Admin Office, Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will need to show your drivers' license and registration for each vehicle.
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| SUBMIT INFO |
To submit information or photos regarding recreation, sports, or fitness, please email Jackie Miller, Editor. Keep in mind that if you would like to see your team or community event featured in the TCPR Newsletter, all you have to do is submit the article and any related photos. Due to time contraints and resource limitations, it is impossible for us to seek all the stories that are worthy of being published in the newsletter. Your input is highly encouraged and welcomed. |
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 2nd Annual "Fall Frolic" Set for September 6
It still feels like Summer but crisp weather and autumn harvest is quickly approaching. This coming weekend is the Labor Day Holiday. For many of us, this long weekend is the perfect opportunity to stay at home and relax with family and friends.
On Monday, September 6, Tega Cay Parks and Recreation invites residents to come enjoy our 2nd Annual Fall Frolic at Runde Park from 10 a.m. - Noon. This event is a lot like a big block party with activities for the entire family.
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Water Games
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Water Ballon Toss
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Three Legged Races
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Golf For the Kids
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Cornhole Toss
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Football Toss
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Hot Dog Cookout
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Maggie Moo's Ice Cream
Last year's Fall Frolic at Runde Park. | |
Wickets Anyone?
Join the Tega Cay Croquet Club on Saturday, September 11, at 11 a.m. for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the newly constructed, professional croquet court located at the Tega Cay Golf Club.
Tom Anderson, President of the Tega Cay Croquet Club, will welcome everyone to the festivities before turning things over to several National USCA Champions who will be on hand to provide demonstrations. "This has been several years in the making", remarked Anderson. "I first brought the idea of croquet to the Parks and Recreation committee a little over two years ago. In that time, we have grown from just a few of us showing others the sport, to a 100 member club", he added. "This entire group has done a wonderful job", said Charlie Funderburk, Operations Director for the City of Tega Cay. "They have been enjoying limited time on one of our soccer fields for the better part of two years, so it's nice to see they have finally been able to get a permanent home, in a much more suitable location".
While many may view croquet as a sport for the older generations, they couldn't be more wrong. "It is definitely not the game you played growing up in your front yard", remarked Funderburk. "It is a game of skill and strategy, and the club has done a wonderful job introducing the sport to many different generations". "It's a sport that parent and child can compete in together", added Anderson.
A buffet lunch will be available at the Pavilion, during the Grand Opening, at a cost of $10.00 per person with several door prizes awarded. A cash bar will also be open. Tickets for the lunch may be purchased at the club house Pro Shop or from Al Huddy (547-2459) or any member of the Club Board. The court will be open until 5:00PM on the 11th. The event is free to watch the demonstrations, or to try your hand at hitting the wickets at this first class facility.
For more information on the Tega Cay Croquet Club, visit them online at www.tegacaycroquet.com or read the related article below. |
Beach & Swim Center Offers New Fitness Class
The Tega Cay Beach and Swim Center is pleased to offer a new fitness class that begins September 14 and runs through November 16.
Every Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Beach and Swim Center will host a Total Body Conditioning Class. The class will be led by Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor Brooke. The class will invovle intervals of cardio, strength exercises, core work, and stretching. The cost of the 10 week program is $60. Participants need to bring their own exercise or yoga mat.
To sign-up, please visit the Beach and Swim Center. Limited spots are available.
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The Stranger: "A Tribute to Billy Joel" Takes the Stage September 25
The Stranger "A Tribute to Billy Joel" takes the stage during the September 25 concert at Runde Park. To learn more about the band and the tribute concert, visit their website.  As with all concerts, we would like to remind you of the following information: Reduce-Reuse-Recycle! This season, in effort to reduce our waste, as well as the number of plastic cups used at the concerts, we'll be offering Tega Cay Concert Series Souvenir Cups. The cups are $10, and with each use, get $.50 off your beer. The cups can be purchased prior to the start of the season at Town Tavern, or at the concerts at the Town Tavern booth. And now the (non)exciting but important stuff! -
All concerts are at Runde Field, except for the 10/30 Octoberfest show
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Opening bands take the stage at 6, Headliners at 7
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Great vendors selling food, drinks, beer & wine - Town Tavern, Jersey Mike's, Fratelli's, Donato's, Maggie Moos and Brusters
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Registration for the Cornhole Tournament begins at 6:45 and begins shortly thereafter.
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Kids area with Jumpy Castles, popcorn and cotton candy!
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Park at Turner Field and take the shuttle to Runde.
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This year the shuttle is being provided by Kids-R-Kids
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Additional parking at the lower tennis courts - just a short walk to Runde
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Parking at Runde is for vendors, band & volunteers only
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NO BYOB
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NO DOGS
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NO GRILLS
This bigger and better concert season is brought to you by our title sponsor, Piedmont Medical Center, and Tega Cay's own Parks & Rec Committee!
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A Great Morning Out for A Great Cause
By Kirsten Barrington-Hughes Saturday, September 25, 2010 will ring in the first annual Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) Steps Toward A Cure --a fun-filled family event that will include a 1 mile walk, auction and kids' DJ BrownSound, face painting, balloons, raffle, entertainment and food! This event will raise needed monies for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation to support research for children diagnosed with this severe seizure disorder. Please consider coming out an walking for this cause which helps one of Tega Cay's own children. As many of you may remember from the article in the Tega Cay Compass Magazine, sweet Tega Cayan, Braxton Ried, was diagnosed with a severe form of epilepsy called "Dravet Syndrome" in April of 2009. Braxton has an infectious smile and loves to laugh and dance. At 7 months of age Braxton was airlifted to Levine Children's Hospital due to a prolonged uncontrollable seizure. Since then, his seizure activity has increased. On any given day he can have up to 50 seizures. While most are brief, many require medication to stop and result in extended hospitalization. At 16 months Braxton was diagnosed with an intractable form of epilepsy called Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy, or Dravet Syndrome. Dravet Syndrome is a rare and catastrophic form of epilepsy for which there currently is no cure. Braxton will not outgrow these seizures. What: DSF Steps Toward A Cure 1 mile walk and family fun When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 8am Registration, 9am Walk, 10:30-12 Activities Where: Knight's Stadium Why: To raise needed monies for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation to support research for children diagnosed with this severe seizure disorder. The Dravet Syndrome Foundation is a volunteer-based non-profit organization (Tax Id #27-0924627) dedicated to aggressively raising research funds for Dravet syndrome and related conditions while assisting afflicted individuals and families. How to help: go to http://www.firstgiving.com/DravetSyndromeFoundation and donate, register to walk, and or join Team Braxton. |
Fall Sports Gets the Green Light
We would like to thank everyone who registered to participate in sports this fall season with Tega Cay Parks and Rec. This fall we have over 1,600 participants playing in baseball, football soccer, softball, men's softball, women's softball and adult kickball. It is no easy feat finding enough field space to house all of our activities. We would like to thank the Fort Mill School District and the Baxter YMCA. Without their generosity we would be unable to fulfill our field space needs for the fall season.
As the beginning of games near, we'd like to take a moment to remind everyone of a few small, but VERY IMPORTANT things. As you all know parking can get a little crazy around our parks. We ask that you take advantage of carpooling situations when possible and please park in the DESIGNATED PARKING SPOTS ONLY (illegal parking may result in a ticket).
As a program we want to do our best to create a fun and positive atmosphere for your child and family. We ask that you help do your part by being respectful to all umpires/officials, volunteer coaches and other families. Please also keep in mind that tobacco and alcohol use at our facilities is prohibited. Use of these products will result in removal from the facility. We look forward to another great season, thank you for your support. See you out on the fields!
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Juniors
Our junior clinics are back to the afternoon schedule now that school has started. Classes are held Monday-Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. More information can be found at our website www.tegacaytennis.com on the Programs page. Contact us for information on which class is right for your child.
New! Junior Team Tega - light instruction + match play on Saturday afternoons October 9-30. Cost $20. Contact us for more information.
Adults
-USTA Combo teams are playing now.
-Adult clinics. Call or email to RSVP.
-Doubles Drilling Mondays 6:30, Thursdays 6:30, Saturdays 9:00
-Tennis Intro Mondays 7:30, Saturday 10:00
New this Fall
-Men's Quad is wrapping up. Last session is 9/13.
-Women's Quad began August 18 and runs through September 22. All 16 spots are filled, but call if you want to sub.
-Introduction to League Play - Let us help you get over the 'first match jitters'. Four weeks of doubles play featuring information on local league play - what to expect, where to play, who to play with, and much more. Evening sessions begin September 15; daytime sessions begin September 16.
Tournaments
-Club Championships (members only) September 11-12
-Memorial - October 1-3
Tega Team Tennis
Adult doubles play Saturday mornings October 9-30. $20 for members, $30 for non-members. No USTA or club membership required.
Contact us via email or phone for more information and to register for any of our programs.
Lissa Johnston
Tega Cay Tennis Club
(803) 835-0530
www.tegacaytennis.com
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The "New" Senior Games By George Fiegel
Yes, The Senior Games are new this year. We're introducing team sports. That means tournaments and teams playing for gold, silver and bronze. Anyone over 50 years of age can play in the Senior Games. This year participants can play in games of Bocce Ball, Golf, Croquet, Bowling, Corn Hole, as well as 6 other sporting events. The tournament play times for the week will be coordinated with other team sports for the Senior Games. The Senior Games emphasize participation by all seniors, fellowship, healthful living, and competition.
Photos from last year's Senior Games.
 | To register and participate in the senior games, people must pay $15. Guests are invited to the dinner and dance for $10. This is to defray expenses for the Dinner/Dance and equipment use. For their one registration fee they will be able to play some or all 11 sports in the games. Participation in golf and bowling will require additional playing fees. The games will be played October 4-8. On October 7 from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. there will be a Health Fair at the Glennon Center. Later that night, winners and all the participants will be recognized at a Dinner/Dance.
One of the reasons for having the games is that we want to recognize people who are doing better against their own age group. So, 2-person teams (men's and women's) to be organized by age. Team players of different ages will be competing at higher group. The age groups are: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, and 100+. If needed, age groups will be combined for the purpose of having enough teams to establish a clear bronze, silver, and gold winner for a particular age group. The results and summaries of the scores will be presented Friday evening.
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Sports Advisory Board Looking For Members
The Tega Cay Sports Advisory Board is looking for a few good members. The purpose of the Sports Advisory Board is to serve as both ambassadors and advisors for sports programs managed by Tega Cay Parks and Recreation. If you are interested in joining the board, send a letter of interest to rec@tegacaysc.org by September 14th. In your letter of interest, be sure to include why you are interested in being a part of the sports advisory board and how you and your family participate in Tega Cay Sports
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Plans for Tega Cay Fall Festival Underway
 The 2010 Tega Cay Fall Festival will be an indoor/outdoor affair. It will be held on October 30, 2010 at the Glennon Conference Center and, for the first time ever, will be closed out by a concert.
Arts and crafts produced by our local artists will be featured between 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. with the concert being held from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.. Children's games and food will be provided throughout the day a and evening. "I'm really excited about the new venue and the fact we are ending with a concert this year", said Michele McGuire, this year's Festival Chair. "It really gives us the opportunity to make the Festival new and attractive again".
The Fall Festival offers something for everyone and we invite you to join the Tega Cay community for this exciting day full of activities, exhibitions and amusements. We believe that with your support and patronage, this year's Tega Cay Fall Festival will be one to remember. Please do not hesitate to CONTACT US with questions. For more information, or to be a vendor at this year's Festival CLICK HERE.
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Sport Profile: Tega Cay Croquet Club
 The Tega Cay Croquet Club was formed in January 2009 and has been meeting the third Monday of the month to play golf croquet at Lookout Park in Tega Cay. The club secured a loan in November 2009 to construct a full size croquet court close to the pavilion at the Tega Cay Golf Club. Construction started in mid-April and the court will be ready for play by the end of August. We currently have some 90 Tega Cay resident and non-resident members. Membership at the original charter membership rate is available until September 11th. Annual charter membership rates are $120 per person for Tega Cay residents and $200 for non-residents. After September 11th the resident and non-resident rates will be increased to $150 and $225 respectively. Children (under 21) and grandchildren of members play free of charge. The minimum age requirement to play is 8 years old, and children 16 years and under must be accompanied by a playing adult. Non-member play is available at a greens fee of $15 per person for a two hour play period. Play may continue beyond two hours if no other players are waiting to play. The new court will be available for open play every day, apart from weather and maintenance related closures. The club will continue to lay on organized play days, and plans to introduce quarterly tournaments. If you would like to join the Tega Cay Croquet Club please contact our president, Tom Anderson at 802-5549 or twa646@yahoo.com or any other board member. To find out more about the club and the game of golf croquet, visit our website at tegacaycroquet.com. A great opportunity to experience croquet will be to attend our Grand Opening event at the new court at the Tega Cay Golf Club on September 11th. Festivities will begin at 11.00am with a ribbon cutting ceremony and champagne toast followed by a demonstration by professional level players. The ticket price of $10 includes a lunch and door prizes. Tickets are available from Al Huddy at 547-2459 or albert44@comporium.net. Current TCCC board members are:- Tom Anderson, President 802-5549 twa646@yahoo.com Ron Jordan, Treasurer 547-6057 rpjordan@comporium.net George Fiegel, Secretary 547-6662 gfiegel@comporium.net Phiddy Webb, 802-5002 phiddy@comporium.net Bob Runde, 548-0725 bobrunde@comporium.net Howard Miller, 802-0013 millerh@comporium.net |
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