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CALLING ALL YOUTH SPORTS VOLUNTEERS, COACHES AND TEAM MOMS! YOUTH SPORTS EXPO AT RHODES JORDAN PARK

By | August 3, 2011 | Education, Featured | No comments

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation (GCPR) in partnership with National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) will be holding the Youth Sports Expo on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Rhodes Jordan Park. This all day event is the largest sports expo of its kind in the state of Georgia. Participants can earn 0.4 CEUs by attending the educational sessions covering youth sports management, field and facility management, marketing and advertising, volunteering, safety and background checks, sports injury and treatment, along with great financial management advice.

In addition to the educational sessions, participants are encouraged to take advantage of the expo hall featuring product demonstrations, vendor giveaways and a silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund for youth sports. Among the items being auctioned will be signed sports memorabilia, vacations and golf certificates.

Doors open at 8 a.m. with breakfast provided by Costco. Expo hall hours will be from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided by Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau. There is still time to register online at www.gwinnettparks.com or by calling 770-822-5414. The cost is $30 for individual registration and discounted for groups of 5 for only $120! Rhodes Jordan Park is located at 100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

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Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Celebrates National Water Safety Month

By | May 19, 2011 | aquatic center, Education | No comments

May is National Water Safety Month and the perfect time to visit one of Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s (GCPR) state-of-the-art, award-winning aquatic centers or leisure play pools. Many of the aquatic centers and leisure play pools located throughout Gwinnett County, offer fun features such as beach entry, water play structures, giant water slides, picnic areas and more! Visitors will find a wide array of amenities for both fun and learning, including private, semi-private, and group swim lessons annually for all ages. To ensure readiness for the busy summer season, GCPR also offers Lifeguard Training Courses, Water Safety Instructor Courses and Lifeguard Instructor Courses.

GCPR supports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Simple Water Safety Steps Can Save Lives campaign which educates the public about pool safety. The campaign reminds citizens to:

  • Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when he or she is in or near water
  • Teach children basic water safety tips
  • Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapment
  • Have a telephone close by when you or your family are using a pool or spa
  • If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first
  • Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors

All GCPR pools are accessible for people with disabilities and offer safe, supervised swimming places for patrons of all ages. For more details on specific amenities and hours of operation, or information on facility rental amenities, visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

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Breakfast with the Veterans Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, March 12

By | March 9, 2011 | Community Centers, Education, Family Events | No comments

Saturday, March 12, 19 & 26 9:00-11:00am Breakfast with the Veterans Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
Have an interest in military history? Enjoy breakfast with our country’s finest war veterans. Continental breakfast served at 9:00am, film presentation, Q & A session and then a tour of the Veterans Museum. A great, interactive experience for Scout troops! Age 9-up, $12/person; pre-registration required by Thursday prior, call 770.822.5450. Code: GHCH1505

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Black History Celebration, February 26, Lawrenceville Femal Seminary

By | February 19, 2011 | Community Centers, Education, Family Events, Featured, Programs | No comments

February 26, 2:00-5:00pm – Black History Celebration

Celebrate the heritage of African-Americans in Georgia with storytelling, special displays, speakers, and children’s activities. All ages, $5/person, call 770.822.5178. Lawrenceville Female Seminary, 455 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville. 2:00pm session Register Here 3:00pm session Register Here 4:00pm session Register Here

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May is National Water Safety Month, GCPR Holds Lifeguard Orientation and Training May 22-23

By | May 11, 2010 | aquatic center, Education | No comments

Stone Mountain Park Aquatic Center

May is National Water Safety Month, and there is no better time for the public to get familiar with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation’s state of the art aquatic centers and leisure pools.  In anticipation of the busy summer season, GCPR is holding lifeguard orientation and training on May 22 – 23 at Mountain Park Aquatic Center in Stone Mountain.  300 selected individuals will go through rigorous training and practice water rescues, CPR, first aid, and various scenarios to ensure readiness for the busy summer season.  This is the same training that has led GCPR lifeguards to win the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s State Lifeguard Competition Team Championships consecutively in 2006, 2007 and 2008, and place Second Place in 2009!

GCPR aquatic programs continue to grow at a fast pace and currently GCPR operates 17 swimming pools, including two indoor and seven outdoor leisure pools, four indoor competition pools, three indoor instructional pools, and one outdoor pool. Visitors will find a wide-array of amenities for both fun and learning, including private, semi-private, and group swim lessons annually for all ages.

For more information, or to register for swim classes, visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

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