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REC NON-STOPPERS BASKETBALL
The mighty Non-Stoppers Consist of players from the community. The Non-Stopper's motto is that they never want to take a break. This program teaches them man-to-man defense, teamwork, and other fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Register in-person or online.
ANNA T. JORDAN COMMUNITY PARK - Jan. 16 GUS YOUNG AVENUE PARK - Feb. 20 LONGFELLOW PARK - March 19
MONTE SANO PARK - April 16
4-6 p.m. / Ages: 16+ / $5 per person
BLITZBALL TOURNAMENT
This new game is similar to whiffle ball, but uses a unique patent-pending baseball design that allows players to add more spin and speed to each pitch! Blitzball is a great way to challenge players and add a unique twist to the game. This will be a 1 day tournament. Register as in individual or as a team in-person or online.
LOVETT ROAD PARK
April 20 / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / Ages: 16+ / $5
More info: tyriek.york@brec.org 225-229-3966 To register: webtrac.brec.org
OPEN HOUSE JUNIOR SINGLES TOURNAMENT
This is a great opportunity for beginner youth players to experience playing in a tournament. Green dot ball and yellow ball divisions. Format is 10-point sets. Free pizza, snacks, and beverages for players.
CAPITAL ONE TENNIS CENTER AT
CITY-BROOKS COMMUNITY PARK
May 3 / 4-8 p.m. / Ages: 11-18 / $20
To register: webtrac.brec.org 225-343-3767 Registration Deadline: May 1
PETS + PADDLE
Bring your young pawdawans to the bark side at University Lakes, and May the 4th be with you! This all-in-one event,
in cooperation with Friends of the Animals, is an annual fundraiser and pet adoption program. Make a $10 contribution to Friends of the Animals and take your pooch out in a
kayak or paddle board. This is a great opportunity to help a wonderful cause and enjoy some time outdoors with your four-legged friends.
MILFORD WAMPOLD MEMORIAL PARK
May 4 / 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
$10 Donation to Friends of the Animals
More info: outdooradventure@brec.org
SUMMER KICK-OFF
Come KICK off the Summer with us and enjoy a day-long celebration of the start of summer at the skatepark! Come join us for music, food, fun, and extremely good riding. Beginning at noon, the park will get blasted with non-stop music as well as food vendors! We will have a skatepark contest involving our Skaters, Bikers, and Scooters with fantastic prizes for top finishers!
PERKINS ROAD COMMUNITY PARK
May 11 / noon-3 p.m. / Ages: 5+
More info:
To register:
vselvage@brec.org webtrac.brec.org
225-775-1707 On-site
ADULT FUN PICKLEBALL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
This one-day doubles tournament features a round robin format. Divisions for men, women, and mixed. Various levels.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY PARK TENNIS CENTER
March 23 + July 13 / 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages:18+ / $40
To register: webtrac.brec.org
Registration Deadline: Monday before tournament
COMITE RIVER RUN
Join us for BREC’s 4th annual Comite River Run! Runners
will take to the trails for a 5-mile loop along the river and through the woods. Join us after the race for food and fun. Awards will be given for 1st- 3rd in the Men’s and Women’s divisions. There will also be finisher medals for all runners who complete the course.
COMITE RIVER CONSERVATION AREA March 23 / 8 a.m.-1 p.m. / Ages: 8+ / $25
More info: outdooradventure@brec.org To register: webtrac.brec.org
COMITE CLASSIC
Test your mountain bike skills at the Comite Classic! Sign up for either our 1 loop (5 mi.) novice division or our 3 loop (15 mi.) advance division. Each loop is approximately 5 miles. After the race join us for food and fun. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each division.
COMITE RIVER CONSERVATION AREA April 6 / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. / Ages: 8+ / $25
More info: outdooradventure@brec.org
More info:
xsports@brec.org
To register:
BR BIKE FEST
Are you bananas for bicycles? Join us for Baton Rouge's third annual bike festival. Come enjoy velodrome demonstrations, free rides on BREC's BMX track, BMX skate park competition, and a guided bicycle rides along the Pennington Trail. This event will feature many bike related organizations throughout East Baton Rouge Parish and aims to support two-wheeled locomotion and a love for all this bicycling. It'll be wheely fun!
PERKINS ROAD COMMUNITY PARK
April 13 / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More info: xsports@brec.org
webtrac.brec.org
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