Parks and Recreation, Public Communications, Tourism

Summer sports event schedule a huge victory for our entire community

College Station may not have a beach or fancy waterpark, but we’re one of the best-kept secrets for sports tourism. The Parks & Recreation Department will host 12 sports events from May 29-Aug. 29, attracting an estimated 32,000 visitors to the area. The diverse array of events includes youth soccer, girls’ fast-pitch softball, 7-on-7 football, and senior softball. Continue reading Summer sports event schedule a huge victory for our entire community

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

5 indisputable reasons to join the Tsunami Swim Team

With summer approaching, the College Station Tsunami Swim Team is gearing up for another season of competition, building strength, and gaining confidence. Registration runs through June 30, and practice starts May 3. Here are five indisputable reasons to become a Tsunami. Continue reading 5 indisputable reasons to join the Tsunami Swim Team

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Registration underway for Friday Night Lights 7v7

Registration is underway for Friday Night Lights 7v7, which focuses on fast-paced, competitive play for teams preparing for their school’s next season. Age groups are grades 3-4, grades 5-6, and grades 7-8. Registration closes Feb. 28 and the season runs March 5-April 30. Continue reading Registration underway for Friday Night Lights 7v7

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Outlook bright for spring sports leagues, tourism

As registration opens for our spring sports activities, we’re trying to resume the indoor and outdoor programs that have been impacted by the pandemic. We’ve adjusted some of our rules, and we’ve added a few things. Still, our commitment to offering great programs hasn’t changed. Here’s a list of our upcoming sports programs. Continue reading Outlook bright for spring sports leagues, tourism

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

A new look for our winter youth basketball leagues

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink and create new ways to safely enjoy and play sports. With the arrival of November, you may wonder what the City of College Station’s winter youth basketball season will look like. Rest assured that the Parks and Recreation Department follows CDC and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 and youth sports. Registration runs through Jan. 3. Continue reading A new look for our winter youth basketball leagues

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

USTA grant will help city tennis programs recover

The College Station Parks and Recreation Department recently received a $2,500 Facility Recovery Grant from the United States Tennis Association to help defray the costs associated with the eventual reopening of our tennis facilities. We hope to see you at our future tennis classes when regular programming returns. Continue reading USTA grant will help city tennis programs recover