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City
of Hagerstown News
Pitch, Hit & Run Winners
Potterfield Pool Opens for the Season
Skate Park Opens for the Season
Pitch, Hit & Run Winners| |
The City of Hagerstown and the American Little League Field hosted Pitch, Hit & Run sponsored by Major League Baseball and Aquafina on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the American Little League Field. Approximately fifty kids between the ages of seven and fourteen turned out to show of their pitching, hitting and running skills in an effort to move on to the Sectional Level of competition. The overall winners and each skill level winner for each age group will move on to the Sectional competition on June 1, 2008 at Broome Athletic Park located at 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20851.
For the age group of seven and eight year-olds, five pitchers tied for the winning spot. The winners are Dylan Eyler, Kavon Gaines, Jaret Lazich, Dawson Hottinger and Jakob Conner with one target hit and 75 points each. For the same age group in the hitting competition the winner was Desmar Wilson at 143 feet and 286 points. The winner of the hitting portion for seven and eight age group was Quiezzhee Gantt with 8.94 seconds and 256 points. The All Around Champion for the age group was Jaret Lazich with 537 total points. All Around Second Place winner was Dawson Hottinger with 468 points total. All Around Third Place winner was Desmar Wison with 386 points.
For the age group including nine and ten year-olds, the winner of the pitching contest was Tanner Canfield with three targets hit and 225 points. For this age group the winner of the hitting portion was Jacob Wise with 142 feet and 284 points. The winner of the nine and ten year runners was Tanner Canfield with 8.65 seconds and 285 points. All Around Champion for the age group was Tanner Canfield with a total of 770 points. All Around Second Place was Quiezahn Gantt with a total of 637 points. The All Around Third Place winner for this age group was Dante Harper with 546 points.
For the age group of eleven and twelve year-olds there was a tie for the winner of the pitching competition. Both Kyle Blackburn and Airin Martin hit four targets for 300 points. The winner in the hitting competition was Jeremiah Younker with 187 feet and 374 points. The running winner for this age division was Airin Martin with 8.28 seconds and 322 points. All Around Champion for the eleven and twelve age group was Airin Martin with 982 total points. All Around Second Place winner was Kyle Blackburn with 844 points. All Around Third Place winner was Jeremiah Younker with 789 points total.
For age group thirteen and fourteen, there was a tie for the pitching winner between Jay Holbrook and Kenyon Bey Jr. with three target hits each and 225 points. The winner of the hitting portion was Blake Lyles with 194 feet and 388 points. The winner of the running competition for the age group was Jay Holbrook with 7.44 seconds and 406 points. All Around Champion for the thirteen and fourteen age group was Jay Holbrook with a total of 993 points. All Around Second Place winner was Kenyon Bey Jr. with 885 points. All Around Third Place winner with 760 total points was Black Lyles.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for everyone''s participation and thank you to the American Little League.
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Potterfield Pool Opens for the Season| |
The City of Hagerstown will open the Claude M. Potterfield Swimming Pool on weekends only, beginning Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26, 2008. Regular operational hours will take effect June 5, 2008. Regular public swim time is Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m., Saturday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The last day of the pool season is Labor Day. Daily pool rates are free for kids 2 and under, $1.00 for ages 3 to 4, $2.50 for kids 5 to12, $3.00 for youth and adults ages 13 to 61, and $2.50 for seniors age 62 and over. The 2008 season pass rates are affordable for both individuals and families and range from free admission for those 2 and under to $125 for an entire family pass for the season for City residents, and free admission for children 2 and under to $150 for a family season pass for non-City residents. Interested persons can call for this year’s great rates. The Potterfield Pool is located at 730 Frederick Street in Hagerstown.
Hagerstown Summer Swim lessons at Potterfield pool are all taught by Red Cross Certified instructors. The schedule for swim lessons for kids 3 to 16 are two week sessions from Monday to Thursday, either between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Make up day is Friday following. Levels 1 through 6 are 45 minute classes, while preschool is 30 minutes. Session I will run from June 16 to June 27, Session II from June 30 to July 11, Session III from July 14 to July 25 and Session IV from July 28 to August 8, 2008. The cost for swim lessons is $28 for preschool and $38 for all other levels. To register for swim lessons please visit the Potterfield Pool on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. However, spaces fill up quickly and interested persons are strongly encouraged to pre-register by completing a registration form obtained from City Hall and sending it to City Hall, Attn: Potterfield Pool, One East Franklin Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740, or by turning in the form to the pool during hours of operation.
In addition, this year Potterfield Pool will offer fitness swim, (lap swim and aerobic exercise only), on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Admission for fitness swim is $2.00 per visit or $25 per month. The pool is also available to rent for private parties Tuesday through Friday after 7 p.m., Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday after 6 p.m. Interested individuals must call for rates and availability and complete an application. A 50% deposit is due at the time the rental agreement is submitted. For more information call the pool office at 301.733.2599 or the Department of Community Affairs at 301.739.8577, extension 190.
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Skate Park Opens for the Season| |
The City of Hagerstown will open the Skate Park in Fairgrounds Park on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Hours of operation for the Skate Park are Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 12 Noon to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fees for the park are $3 on Wednesdays and $5 on weekends. The indoor Skate Park at Fairgrounds Park features a half pipe, quarter pipes, grind rails and ramps as well as a concession stand. Helmets, elbow and knee pads are required and are available to rent for $1.
"The City''s Skate Park offers a fun and safe place for kids to relax and enjoy physical activity in a monitored environment. It is also a creative idea for birthday parties and groups. Persons interested in renting the space for a party should call and make reservations ahead of time, to ensure private use of the space," said Lewie Thomas, Recreation Facilities Coordinator. Fees for renting the park for parties are $40 for the first hour and $10 more for each additional hour. Children under the age of 18 are required to have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian before being permitted to skate. This form may be obtained at the Skate Park, by downloading it on the website: www.hagerstownmd.org, or by calling 301.739.8577, extension 190 for this and any additional information.
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