Recreation Department Fall Sports Programs Available
Looking for a sports program for your child to try to continue to refine skills? The Piedmont Recreation Department Sports Department (PDR) provides positive recreation experiences for Elementary and Middle School participants. These experiences help youth develop new physical and social skills in a fun, participatory and safe environment under the guidance of knowledgeable and supportive coaches. In this way PRD’s Sports Programs contribute to an individual’s physical, social, emotional, cultural and educational growth and development.
Of the many offerings, here are a few highlights:
JUNIOR CROSS COUNTRY
This popular program for each elementary school provides kids an introduction to cross country running. Practices include warm-up exercises, stretching, games, agility drills and an endurance run of about one mile. Program size is limited to 25 students for each site. The season ends with a cross country meet at Witter Field for all three schools to run in some friendly competition. T-shirt included.
GRADES 4-5
T/Th 9/3-10/24 from 3:15-4:15pm
Beach School 194401
Havens School 194402
Wildwood School 194403
Piedmont Middle School CROSS COUNTRY
Cross Country practices foster running for endurance, improving form, warm-up exercises, cool down techniques and building core muscles through proper running mechanics! There will be meets with other middle schools where 6th graders run a mile and 7th and 8th graders run 1.25 miles. Students must be able to run one mile or twelve minutes continuously, at whatever speed, and participate at least one day a week. Piedmont Middle School enrollment is required.
GRADES 6-8
Witter Track
M/Tu/Th 8/27-11/1 from 3:15-5:00pm and Wed from 2:15-3:45pm
PMS FLAG FOOTBALL
Grow, learn, be challenged and have a blast in the Flag Football program! Develop individual and team skills and build strong comradery with teammates and coaches. This is a combined 6-8 grade program. Small teams will beheld vs. each piedmont team.
GRADE 6 194426
GRADE 7 194427
GRADE 8 194428
Piedmont Middle School enrollment is required.
Registration required for clinics and evaluation.
Team Practice at Witter Baseball Field
M/Tu 8/26 – 10/23 from 3:30pm – 5:00pm and Wed from 2:15pm – 3:45pm
JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL
Have fun and grasp the basic knowledge of the game of volleyball through engaging and high energy drills! This program will emphasize individual skill development.
GRADES 4-5 194400
Buzz Redford Gym
Wed 8/28-10/9 from 3:45pm – 5:00pm
PMS VOLLEYBALL
GRADE 6 194429
Come join the fun and engaging game of volleyball! Become more knowledgeable players and develop a solid understanding of the game through individual and team drills as well as intramural scrimmages!
Buzz Redford Gym
Wed 8/28-10/11 from 2:15pm – 3:45pm and Fri from 3:30pm – 5:00pm
GRADE 7 194430
GRADE 8 194431
Grow as a volleyball player and teammate and deepen your knowledge of the game. Be challenged by coaches that are eager to see you develop and have a blast representing the Highlander Volleyball Program through engaging competition with neighboring schools! Piedmont Middle School enrollment is required.
Registration required for clinics and evaluation.
PRE-SEASON CLINIC & EVALS at Morrison Gyms
Wed 8/21 from 2:15pm – 3:45pm
Mandatory evaluations are to assess interest and skill level, no cuts.
TEAM PRACTICE
Morrison/Buzz Gyms
8/26 – 10/17 (90 minute time blocks)
M/Tu/Th from 3:30pm – 5:00pm and Wed from 2:15pm – 3:45pm
Games: Can be Mon – Th starting at 4:00, or 5:00pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENING TENNIS (Beginning & Intermediate/Advanced)
Work with Coach Jim Landes to improve your tennis game. You learn techniques and skills that can be used for a lifetime of tennis. Class will cover tennis fundamentals including forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves. This class is for beginners players with no or limited experience. Grouped by skill level.
Beginning 194085
Int/Adv 194086
