11 Apr 2011

Parks and Recreation April 2011 Newsletter

By Ron Summers

RECREATION:

All April 2011 Recreation Events are now available online at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks to register or call 326-7812 for more information.  Look this month for our Spring/Summer Catalog to be available and sign up for our Spring Session of classes.  Spring session begins April 4th! Please check our website for classes on performing arts, sports leagues, volleyball camps and clinics, Japanese, tumbling, martial arts, adaptive and inclusive programs and more!

  • ADULT LEAGUES for Volleyball, Softball, Kickball, Soccer and more begin in April so get registered TODAY!
  • All Skills Jr. High volleyball clinic - Begins April 6 - April 27on Wed nights: Come join the skills development clinics at Junge Park from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Wednesday evenings. Our professional instructor will teach pass/defense, attack/serving and more! Co-ed. Fee: $35 per youth.
  • Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit and Run-Free Sat April 9th 9:00am-1:00pm at Crow Creek Park.  Davenport and Bettendorf Park Districts are partnering on this fun, free skills competition, winners move onto regional competitions events at nearby Major League ballparks.
  • Square Foot Gardening For Everyone-Sat April 9th 10:00am-11:00am at Vander Veer Stone Building.  Don't have a lot of space for gardening?  The square foot method is perfect for you. Learn how in this quick and easy class.
  • Kindernature: Earth Day-Every Day Tues April 12thth 10:00am-11:00am at Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory.  Cost 8.00, parent attends with child.
  • Wheelchair Tennis Clinic - April 15th 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for a wheelchair tennis clinic hosted at the Bettendorf Life Fitness Center.  Wheelchair tennis provides persons with disabilities the opportunity to share in activities with their peers and family, whether able-bodies or disabled.
  • Cream of the Crop Tour-Allen Grove's Greenhouse- Sat. April 16th 10:00am-12:00pm Farm Site.  Fee 15.00 Come visit a family owned site.  Get a jump start and enjoy first pick of fabulous annuals for containers. And the garden.
  • Spring Egg Hunt/Healthy Kids Day Sat April 16th : Egg Huntpromptly at 10am-Healthy Kids Day to follow.  Vander Veer Botanical Park (River's edge inclement weather site).  Pre-register for egg hunt only $2.00 per child- $5.00 per child day of event.  Healthy Kids Day is 10:30-2:00 Free activities after the Egg Hunt!
  • Toddler Egg Hunt Thursday, April 21st:Toddlers can plan on a good time scrambling for eggs in our indoor arena at the River's Edge.  Children 5 and under are welcome. Event takes place from 10:00am - 12:00pm with the scramble at 10:30am sharp! $5.00 per child.
  • Alice in Wonderland-Junior Theatre Spring Mainstage Show: April 30 1:00pm and 4:00pm.  Cost 5.00 per ticket.  Call 326-7862 for more information.

 

 

 

River's Edge- Located at 700 W. River Drive (Across from Modern Woodmen Park

  • The Ice will be melted for maintenance beginning April 3rd and rebuilt in approximately 2 weeks. It will be repainted with new center ice sponsor Mediacom.
  • Batting Cages were installed on the turf field and is now open for rental. The field will be available for rental with full field and half field options. The package will include cage usage, batting tee stations, pitching mounds and open turf space for ground balls. *Bats and balls are not supplied*.
  • Spring and Summer Adult sports leagues are open for registration now! We offer indoor and outdoor soccer, flag football and dodge ball.
  • Don't forget about Birthday Party packages where you get plenty of food and fun for everyone!

 

 

 

GOLF:

  • All Three City courses are now open for the season, as of April 1, 2011. Emeis Golf Course, Duck Creek Golf Course and Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center.
  • Duck Creek Golf Course now has a full service practice range, unveiled late last season.
  • Many landscaping and drainage renovations are planned this early spring to improve courses.
  • Kimberly Concessions will be providing concession services this season.
31 Mar 2011

RED HAWK GOLF AND LEARNING CENTER OPENS FRIDAY, APRIL 1 SERVING QUAD CITY YOUTH

By Ron Summers
Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center will open for the season on Friday, April 1. Located at 6364 Northwest Boulevard in Davenport, customers can reach the golf course at 563-386-0348.

This 9-hole golf course and 3-hole practice course was formed in 2002 as a result of a partnership between the City of Davenport and the Quad Cities First Tee Program. The First Tee of the Quad Cities provides greater access to the game of golf for underprivileged and disadvantage youth in the Quad Cities. In its 8th year of operation at Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center, kids learn not only the joy of golf, but also lessons in integrity and other positive skills behavior. First Tee of the Quad Cities is a non-profit group that promotes golf and its virtues to the youth of the Quad Cities. Brant McGivern, the PGA professional at Red Hawk, is also the director of the First Tee Program.

Red Hawk is a unique, executive style golf course that offers programs for golfers of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. The operation includes full service practice facilities and a driving range. Recent renovations include the addition of a lighted range for night practice, a large putting green and practice chipping green, and the addition of three ponds. One of the ponds along Pine Street is also now lighted. The 3-hole practice course and other training facilities make Red Hawk an ideal facility for beginners to learn the game of golf, and for more experienced players to improve their skills. Its 9-hole setup also allows for a quick game of golf for golfers of any skill level.

With the opening of Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center on April 1, all three public courses in the City of Davenport will now be open for the season. Many improvements are in place to insure a great experience; Duck Creek Golf Course recently unveiled a new Full-Service Practice Range.

• New Range-Ball Machines were purchased that will accept bills and credit cards.

• Kimberly Concessions is now operating the concession areas of all three courses.

• Various landscaping renovations are underway to improve all three courses.

"We're excited about all the improvements at our courses", said Troy Evans, Senior Revenue Facilities Manager for the City of Davenport. "Our championship course at Emeis, our classic course at Duck Creek, and our executive style course at Red Hawk offer golfers of the Quad Cities a great range of choices at the best value. More information on all City of Davenport golf courses can be found at www.golfdavenport.com.

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24 Mar 2011

Calling All Bird Dogs for Iowa Pheasants Forever's Spring Fun Trial

By Tom
Pointers and flushers welcome in two divisions for April 23rd event to "Reload Iowa"
Riverside, Iowa - March 22, 2011 - Calling all bird dogs and their owners! Pheasants Forever is hosting a Spring Fun Trail on Saturday, April 23rd at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, Iowa. The trial is open to pointing and flushing breeds, with all proceeds going to Pheasants Forever's Reload Iowa effort to improve wildlife habitat and carry on Iowa's upland hunting tradition.
Pheasants Forever's Spring Fun Trial will include a singles (one hunter and one dog) and doubles (two hunters and one dog) division. In the singles division, hunter and dog will have 15 minutes to score on three quail, and in the doubles division, hunters and dog will have 20 minutes to score on five quail. The event is limited to the first 50 entries, and individuals and teams may enter multiple times. Prizes will be awarded for the first place winner in each division.
"Conservation efforts have always been spearheaded by hunters," said Tom Fuller, Pheasants Forever's Regional Representative in eastern Iowa, "There's no more passionate group of hunters than bird dog owners, so it seems natural to use that passion to fuel Pheasants Forever's Reload Iowa initiative." One hundred percent of proceeds from Pheasants Forever's Spring Fun Trial will go to the Reload Iowa effort, which is Pheasants Forever's aggressive strategy for establishing and improving 1 million acres of wildlife habitat, increasing the number of upland hunters and increasing hunting-related revenue to local communities.
The singles event is $30 per run and the doubles event is $50 per run. Clay shooting (5 stand) will be available between runs for $10. Lunch will also be available. Visit Highland Hunting for directions. For more information about Pheasants Forever's Spring Fun Trial, including full rules, contact Ryan at (319) 330-6165 or Tom at (319) 828-2050 / Email Tom.
Iowa is home to 101 Pheasants Forever chapters, 3 Quail Forever chapters and more than 22,000 Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever members. For more information on "The Habitat Organization" in Iowa, visit Iowa Pheasants Forever.
21 Mar 2011

EMEIS GOLF COURSE OPENS FOR THE SEASON

By Ron Summers

Davenport and Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Departments announced today that Emeis Golf Course will open for the season on Thursday, March 17. Located at 4500 W Central Park in Davenport, 18-hole Emeis is known in the Quad Cities as a long and challenging course. The course was established in 1961, and is a popular course for play. Tee times may be reserved by calling Emeis at 563-326-7825.

"The course made it through the winter without any major issues," according to Troy Evans, Senior Revenue Facilities Manager. Evans also pointed out that most golf fees remained the same for this year, and in fact some were even reduced. Over 100,000 rounds a year are played on Davenport's three public courses - Emeis, Duck Creek and Red Hawk. The other 2 courses are slated to open sometime later this month depending on conditions.

18 Mar 2011

Rock's Chasson Randle chosen Gatorade Player of the Year

By The Inside Scoop

Rock Island's Chasson Randle has been chosen as the Gatorade Illinois Boys Basketball Player of the Year, adding another honor as his team prepares to do battle in the state semi-finals in Peoria.

Randle led the Rocks to a 28-3 record this season while averaging over 22 points and 7 rebounds a game.

Last summer, Randle was part of the USA U17 National Team that won the World Title.  He will be playing at Stanford next season.

Chasson currently has a 4.0 GPA and is one of the state's top academic honorees for meeting the Gatorade criteria. He donates time as a basketball instructor and also volunteers his time with his church, Families First, The Peace Builders Program and the Salvation Army.

15 Mar 2011

Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition.

By Ron Summers

Davenport and Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Departments will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition for area youth on April 9th, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Crow Creek Park in Bettendorf.

Pitch, Hit & Run is the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game.

The individual pitching, hitting and running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each age group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition.

All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions concerning the competition, please contact Liz Solis-Willis at lsoslis-willis@bettendorf.org, 563-344-4119 or Sarah Harris at sharris@ci.davenport.ia.us, 563-326-7812.

08 Mar 2011

Davenport Parks & Rec Adult League Registrations

By Ron Summers

REGISTER TODAY: Davenport Parks and Recreation Adult League registrations begin this Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the River's Edge, 700 West River Drive Davenport or visit the web page at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks.

Leagues begin in April and include but are not limited to:  Women's, Co-ed Softball and Co-ed Kickball at Lindsey Park. Men's/Women's Doubles Sand Volleyball and Co-ed Sand Volleyball at Junge Park. Men's/Women's Basketball at Centennial Park.

Remember to get the youth and teens involved in play and check out all of Davenport Parks and Recreations sports and tournaments offered!

For Spring and Summer outdoor sports and events contact : Sarah Harris, Recreation Supervisor.  For further information on any of the programs or to register, please call the
Davenport Parks and Recreation at the River's Edge, (563) 326-7812 or visit the web page at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks.

18 Feb 2011

Showboat Shuffle 5k Race

By Robin

We are excited to announce our first annual 5k race the Showboat Shuffle fundraiser.  This is a competitive run that kicks off the Showboat 2011 summer season. Awards will be given for this run along the Clinton bike path.

When: May 22, 2011 - 8 AM

Start: Clinton Showboat - 303 Riverview Dr. Clinton, IA. 60545

Cost: $22 before May 6 - $27 after

T-Shirt  and post race refreshments included

Register at Brinkman Building Center in Fulton, IL, in Clinton at Clinton Printon, or click below to register online.

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=wo5crzdab&oeidk=a07e3f1vld68540f8fd&oseq=a018jgc82czst

rlm@iowatelecom.net

07 Feb 2011

GOLF FEES FOR DAVENPORT SEE SOME REDUCTIONS FOR 2011 SEASON

By Ron Summers

2011 golf fees for the City of Davenport's 3 municipal golf courses will see some reductions or will remain at 2010 levels. Fees for Duck Creek Golf Course will be slightly reduced while weekday rates will apply on weekends after 12 noon at all three golf courses. Fees for Nine-hole rounds will also be reduced across the board.

"We've reduced Nine-hole fees especially for this upcoming season to encourage evening and short term play at all courses," said Troy Evans, Senior Golf Manager with Davenport Parks and Recreation.

Other changes for this year include group discounts for 18-hole groups with over 48 players. Reservation fees will only be required for weekend tee times this year. Weekday reservations fees for leagues are being waived.

"The overall priority of the Golf Division this year will be to maintain the 2011 prices, while at the same time providing the best conditions and highest value to our customers and the community," Evans added.

The City of Davenport has 3 municipal golf courses. They include Duck Creek Golf and Emeis Golf courses, both of which are 18-holes. The third is Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center, a 9-hole course with a 3-hole learning short course, and lighted practice areas. For more information on these golf courses, visit the website at www.golfdavenport.com.

 

 

2011 Golf Fees

Emeis

Duck Creek

Red Hawk

 

 

 

 

18 Holes - Weekday (M-F)

$21.00

$18.00

$15.00

9 Holes - Weekday (M-F)

$15.00

$13.00

$11.00

 

 

 

 

18 Holes - Weekend/Holiday (am only)

$24.00

$21.00

$15.00

9 Holes - Weekend/Holiday

$15.00

$13.00

$11.00

 

 

 

 

18 Holes Senior - Weekday (Age 62+)

$16.00

$15.00

$13.00

9 Holes Senior - Weekday (Age 62+)

$11.00

$10.00

$9.00

 

 

 

 

18 Holes Cart Rental - per rider

$14.00

$14.00

$12.00

9 Holes Cart Rental - per rider

$9.00

$9.00

$8.00

 

 

 

 

Twilight Golf

$17.00

$16.00

n/a

Twilight Cart

$10.00

$10.00

n/a

 

 

 

 

Junior Golf

$10.00

$9.00

$8.00

First Tee Graduate Golf

$6.00

$5.00

$4.00

 

 

 

 

Range Balls - Lg - 105

$7.00

$7.00

$7.00

Range Balls - Med - 70

$5.00

$5.00

$5.00

Range Balls - Sm - 35

$3.00

$3.00

$3.00

Range Balls - Warm up - 15

$1.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Reservation Fee - Weekend Only

 

 

 

$1 per player per time

 

 

 

*Weekend Fees Revert to Weekday Fees after 12pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Group Discounts: 18 hole groups that pay in bulk.

 

 

$1 discount per green fee for weekday groups over 48 players

 

$2 discount per green fee for weekday groups over 100 players

 

$5 shotgun fee - per player for shotgun outings under 127 players

 

* waive shotgun fee for groups 128-144

 

 

 
27 Jan 2011

BHC MEN'S BASKETBALL HOSTS ALUMNI EVENT

By Rick Martin

Moline, IL; January 11, 2011 - The Black Hawk College men's basketball team will host an Alumni Celebration at their game versus Carl Sandburg College on Saturday, January 29, 2011.

All former BHC men's basketball players will receive free admission to the 3:00 p.m. game.  Alumni are also invited to a post-game reception at 5:00 p.m. at the River House Bar & Grill, 1510 River Drive, Moline.

For more information on the Alumni Celebration, please contact Assistant Men's Basketball Coach David Burke at burked@bhc.edu.

All BHC men's home basketball games are played at 6600 34th Ave., Building 3, Moline.  Their complete schedule can be found online at www.bhc.edu.

 

 

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