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     Email Sports Registration Form                                                                                   Printable Sports Registration Form 
                                                       Philosophy/Purpose
                       The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department seeks to offer an athletic program that participants will learn and appreciate   
                       the fundamentals of various games and sports. We teach the values of physical fitness, sports skills, knowledge of rules and 
                       regulations, and the value of team participation and sportsmanship. Our number one goal is that participants have fun.
                                           Weight Room
                                     Annual Membership Fees (1/11 - 12/31) for Facility usage as follows:                                                

 

                   Fitness Room Memberships/per year:                                          Gym/Game Room Memberships/per year: 
                City Residents      $30.00.... Individual                                    City Residents .....  Individual  $ 7.00
                City Residents      $45.00.....Family                                        City Residents .....  Family      $12.00
                Non-City Resident   $40.00.... Individual                                    Non-City Resident.... Individual  $15.00
                Non-City Resident   $70.00.... Family                                        Non-City Resident.... Family      $25.00
                                          Coach Pitch Baseball
 
               The program is offered for boys and girls, ages 7-8.  REGISTRATION-----FEBRUARY
               Practices-----April
               Games---------April and May
  


                                                 Tee Ball

               The program is offered for boys abnd girls, ages5-6.  REGISTRATION-----FEBRUARY
               Practices-----April
               Games---------April and May
  
                                                        
                                          Youth Basketball (Coed - Ages 7-8)
              Boys - A competitive program is offered for the following age groups: 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18


              Girls - A competitive program is offered for ages 9-14.
   
              REGISTRATION ---OCTOBER


              Cut-off for age groups -- January 1
              Practices Begin Mid-November
              Games---January and February
              All Stars and Tournaments---March

              Registration fees:  City Residents--$20.00
                                  Non-City Residents--$25.00
             Jerseys for basketball and t-shirts and hats for tee ball and coach pitch baseball are included in the registration fee.
                                  Volunteer coaches are used and local groups and businesses are used as team sponsors. 
                                         SPONSORED CLASSES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
  Purpose/Goals
  Municipal recreation and educational classes for Morehead city are provided and give a comprehensive and varied program of activities, services, and resources 
  for its citizens at all levels, from the pre-school to senior citizens.  It is our department's desire to provide a recreation experinece designed to meet
  constructive and worthwhile goals of the individual praticipant, groups, and the community at large.
  After School Program
  The department sponsors an after school program for children from Camp Glenn elemetary and Morehead City Primary.  The program is from 3:00-6:00 PM, Monday 
  through Friday at a cost of $25.00 per week.  For more information call 252-726-583.
  Aerobics
  The aerobics class schedule is as follows:   Monday - Wednesday/Friday mornings from 9:00 -10:00 AM. Cost is $2.00 per class.  For more information call 252-726-5083.
  Dance Classes
   For more information and class times, please contact Hazel Stark-Collins at 252-728-5514.
  Karate Classes
  For more information and class schedule, call Tony Southard at 252-247-5292.
  NCSF 8K Race
  The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department sponosors this race in conjuction with the North Carolina Seafood Festival held on the Morehead 
  City Waterfront the first weekend in October.  This race attracts over 200 runners each year.  Contact Craig Lands at 252-726-5083.
  Visits from Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny
  Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny makes his round to visit homes, schools and offices in Carteret County. To make reservations call Susan Drake at 252-726-5083.
  Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
  The Easter Bunny is the special guest at this annual event held the day before Easter.  An Easter Egg hunt is held at the Community Center directly 
  following the breakfast.  For more information call 252-726-5083.
  July 4th Celebration
  The waterfront in Downtown Morehead City comes alive on the 4th of July with fireworks and a street dance that follows.  Over 5000 people enjoy the 
  festivities.  For more information call 252-726-5083.
  Sports Tournaments
  At various times during the year the Department participates and sponosors basketball, softball, tennis, and table tennie tournaments.  These 
  events are held at various locations in the county as well as other cities and towns.  For more information call 252-726-5083.
  Carteret County Senior Games
  The department serves as one of the senior games host sites and also helps coordinate the events and facilites that are used during the week long 
  competition.  The games attaract about 135 participants and 75 volunteers each year.  For more information call 252-726-5083.
  Saturday in the Park Concert Series
  Various musical groups offer free concerts each summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  These concerts are every Saturday evening from 
  7:00 pm - 8:20 pm.  For more information, please call Susan Drake at 252-726-5083.
  Summer Camp Program (From:  6/18/07 - 8/10/07 )
  The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department sponosors an eight-week Summer Camp Program for children ages 3-15.  Over 200 children participate
  in the Monday-Friday Day Camp Program.  A staff of over 20 handle the daily activities and field trips. The department promotes fun recreational and 
  educational activities in the daily program of games, sports, arts and crafts anf field trips.  For more information call 252-726-5083.
  Other programs are offered at various times during the year and are held at the Morehead City Community Center, 1600 fisher Street.  The department
  is open 6 days a week, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Saturdays from 1:00 - 6:00 pm.  The facility houses weight room, gameroom, gym and meeting 
  room that is open to the public for supervised gym and/or drop-in program.  For more information call the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department 
  at 252-726-5083.
                                         PARK LOCATIONS AND SITES
           The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department have seven parks throughout the Town of Morehead City.   
  Sugarloaf Island is located across from the Morehead City Waterfront.  This park has a Nature Trail and Restrooms and floating dock.  Access by boat only.

  Jaycee Park is located at 9th & Shepard Street.  Staging for concerts, picnic tables, and swings.

  Rotary Park is located on Mayberry Loop Road. This park is equipped with play equipment, soccer fields, basketball, walking trail, and bathroom facilities.

  City Park is located on 10th and Arendell Street. This park is equipped play equipment, a large gazebo and bathroom facilities. Reservations for large groups
  and shelter use is required. There is a $25.00 charge for the use of the gazebo.                             
  Snooky Wade Park is located on 8th and Bay Street. This park has no play equipment.
  Piney Park is located on Bridges Street and 27th Street. This park provides shade and picnic area. 

  Shevans Park is located on 16th Street and Evans. This park is equipped with tons of play equipment, tennis courts, two shelters, and bathroom facilities. 
  Reservations for large groups and shelter use is required. There is a $25.00 charge for the use of the large shelter.                           
  The Morehead City Community Center is located at 16th and Fisher Street. The facility provides a weight room and gym. We also have a gameroom with a
  pool table, ping-pong table, and foosball table. A large multipurpose room is available to accommodate large functions for a $20.00 an hour fee. 
  Reservations are required.
  For more information on memberships, or how to reserve a Park, Park shelter, or other facilities, call 252-726-5083.

 

 

 

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