College Station Parks and Recreation is gearing up for a full slate of fall and winter programs for first-time athletes, seasoned players, and fans who prefer to watch. Programs are open to all skill levels, and you don’t have to live in College Station to register. Continue reading Parks and Rec’s fall and winter sports lineup offers something special for all ages and passions
The City of College Station’s fall recreational sports lineup features programs and leagues for all athletes, regardless of age or skill level – and you don’t have to live in College Station. Registration is already underway for many of our programs. Continue reading Fuel your competitive fires with our energetic fall youth and adult athletic programs
The upcoming new year offers a superb lineup of fresh and engaging programs and events for all ages and abilities. Registration is already underway, and we have no residency requirements. Here’s a look at the Parks and Recreation lineup through April 30. Continue reading The new year offers a superb lineup of fresh and appealing parks programs and sports leagues
The Parks and Recreation Department has a spring sports line-up that appeals to first-time athletes and adults alike – and you don’t even have to live in College Station. We also have a packed tournament schedule if you prefer to spectate. Continue reading Parks and Rec’s spring sports lineup appeals to young rookies and seasoned veterans
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“A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.” — Mary Lou Retton
When I first heard that quote, it made me smile. But it wasn’t until years later that I fully appreciated what the Olympic great was talking about.
When I reflect on my eight years of participating in ASA softball, the memories turn black and white and thoughts of wins and losses dim. Games lost somehow become games won.
Continue reading “ASA softball is about more than wins and losses”
At most big-time softball tournaments, the opening ceremony includes little more than a series of boring, rah-rah speeches near home plate. If you’re expecting that at Thursday morning’s opening ceremonies for the ASA Girls Fast Pitch 14U “A” Southern National Championship, think again. The City of College Station Parks and Recreation staff has devised a unique twist.
Players and coaches representing 40 teams from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma will be paraded into the Adamson Lagoon pool deck at 9:30 a.m. for team photos. After some brief remarks from city and tournament officials, Creek View Elementary music teacher Kelly Herriage will sing the national anthem.
Then things will get fun.
Continue reading “What says “softball” better than drenching the mayor pro tem?”
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