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What's happening at a glance...

 

ATHLETICS:

YOUTH BASKETBALL
Playoff brackets have been set and can be downloaded or viewed here.   

YOUTH SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY. 
Registration for the following spring sports leagues will run from February 1-24.  The cost to participate is $35 per person for Salem residents.  Non-resident tuition paying students will be required to pay an additional $50 per player. Uniforms are included in the registration fee.

• Youth Co-Ed T-Ball:  Ages 6-7
• Boys Youth Baseball:  Ages 7-18
• Boys Soccer:  Ages 6-11
• Girls Softball:  Ages 6-18

Practices for all leagues will begin on March 19.  Teams will practice 2-3 times per week depending on the league until games begin in April.  Once league games begin, teams will play 1-2 games per week (days vary).  Youth Co-Ed T-Ball, Girls Coach Pitch, Boys Baseball and Boys Soccer will play all games in Salem.  Girls Softball ages 10U and up will compete against teams from around the Roanoke Valley, so some travel will be required.  For more information please call the Sports Office at 375-4094. 

GREAT BEGINNINGS:

Spring/Summer Programs 2012
Great Beginnings - Soccer
Great Beginnings - Tee-Ball
Post-Season Basketball Clinic

SPECIAL EVENTS:

CITY OF SALEM EASTER EGG HUNT - SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST
Longwood Park, 1 p.m. (Ages 3 - 6 years); 1:30 p.m. (Ages 7 - 12) , Come visit the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter Eggs with lots of prizes and candy, enjoy kids activities along with a snack area. Admission is free.

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Program Magazine
Magazines are mailed directly to Salem residents via bulk mail 3 times per year. Each magazine contains information on programs being offered, activity costs and fees. Magazines are mailed as follows:

• Fall: August
• Winter/Spring: December
• Summer: March

 

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About Salem Parks and Recreation

The Department of Parks and Recreation provides the citizens of Salem with year-round programs and activities, which are geared for all ages. Programs are divided into: Senior Citizens Center, James I. Moyer Sports Complex/Kiwanis Field, Adult Sports, Youth Sports, Community Activities and Special Events. The programs are operated with a full-time staff of 16 and a number of part-time staff such as field maintenance workers, instructors, game officials, summer special event workers, summer interns, sports clinic leaders and volunteer coaches.

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of citizens through professionally managed recreation programs, tournaments, and special events that foster economic impact, promote healthy lifestyles, social interaction, and civic pride among participants.

 

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Offices Located at the Florida Street Center

• Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices
• Special Events Division Offices
• League of Older Americans Offices
• Activity room for dances, aerobics, and exercise