Parks & Rec Roundup January 2024

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January 2024

By the Numbers 2023

Deadline for Class Registration
Wednesday, Jan. 10

TPRC Meeting
Dec. 24, 3:30 p.m.
(online and in-person)

Holiday Closures
Monday, Jan. 15

READY, SET, REC!

Click HERE to view the Ready, Set, Rec! schedule for January.

ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Tucson Parks and Recreation will be offering a coed volleyball league this spring. The league will be held on Tuesday nights for eight weeks beginning March 5, 2024, at Randolph Center gymnasium. Games will be played from 6:30-9:30 p.m. There will be a single elimination tournament to determine the league champion. Register online at the link below by Friday, Feb. 16. For more information contact the Sports Unit at sportsunit@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-4870.

Register Here

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION OPEN

Register today for Tucson Parks and Recreation's fall men’s, women's, and coed adult Slowpitch Softball Leagues. You can register online at the website linked below or in person at the Sports Unit, 1710 E. Silverlake, or Registration Services, 920 S. Randolph Way. Call the Sports Unit at (520) 791-4870 for more information and other registration options. Register online at the link below through Friday, Feb. 16. The season will run Feb. 26-May 16.

Register Here

SENIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL REGISTRATION CLOSES DEC. 29

Tucson Parks and Recreation and Pain Institute of Southern Arizona presents the 39th annual Senior Olympic Festival. This festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older. Events include volleyball, bowling, bridge, racquetball, basketball shoot, pickleball, archery, golf, tennis, horseshoes, badminton, and so much more.

Registration for most of these events has closed, but some events will accept walk-in registration.

Badminton
Leisure Walks
Pickleball - until Jan. 11
Power-lifting
Road Races
Track & Field

Cost: Entry fees vary by event, see the festival website for more information.

For complete Senior Olympic Festival information, visit the Senior Olympic Festival website. The event is expected to attract 2,000+ participants and is Tucson’s largest organized annual senior activity. For more information, contact Joe Stubbins or Debra Henley at seniorolympics@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-4931.

Register Here

REGISTER FOR WINTER AND SPRING LEISURE CLASSES BEGINNING DEC. 9

Fuel your passion, ignite your creativity, and embark on an unforgettable journey with Tucson Parks and Recreation's winter and spring indoor leisure classes. Offering a variety of entertainment, these classes promise to captivate and inspire community members of all ages. With an eclectic mix of activities ranging from arts and crafts, dance, and gymnastics to jewelry making, glass fusing, and music, the stage is set for an unforgettable experience.

New classes include:

Beautiful Buggy Art (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
Berserk 4 Barnyard (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
Kindergarten Concoctions (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
Jewelry - Press Here (ages 17+) at Randolph Recreation Center
Beginning Ballet (ages 14+) at Udall Recreation Center
Intermediate Ballet (ages 7-10) at Udall Recreation Center
Latin Ballroom (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
Groove Fitness (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
Rickleball (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
Jazz (ages 13-18) at Randolph Recreation Center

Discover the wealth of opportunities that await you by perusing our online classes at EZEEreg.com. The deadline for session one registration is Tuesday, Jan. 9.

For questions or more information, contact Registration Services at 520-791-4877.

View Classes

YOUTH VIDEO GAMING COMPETITION

Tucson Parks and Recreation hosts a monthly video gaming competition, Switch City. This program features monthly Nintendo Switch tournaments for teens ages 10-17 hosted at various recreation centers. A different game is played each month. No registration is required. Find locations and times HERE.

Video: Switch City - Teen Video Gaming Competition

NOW HIRING LIFEGUARDS - GET PAID TO GET CERTIFIED

Are you or someone you know looking for a part-time job? Tucson Parks and Recreation is hiring lifeguards to operate and maintain the safety at City pools year-round. The minimum age to be a lifeguard is 15 years old. Pay starts at $16.75/hour.

The City will pay applicants to get their Lifeguard Certification through the City’s certification path. The lifeguard class is an intense, fast-paced course, and strong swim skills are required. All applicants must pass a swim test to qualify. The next swim tests are at Catalina Pool, Jan. 6 and 21.

For more information on becoming a lifeguard or to register for the swim test, visit the website.

In November 2018, City of Tucson voters approved Proposition 407, a $225 million bond package for capital improvements. The bond funds are dedicated to improving City park amenities (playgrounds, sports fields, pools, splash pads, and recreation centers) as well as connections (pedestrian pathways, bicycle pathways, and pedestrian and bicycle safety). For more information on all the projects planned and status updates, visit TucsonDelivers.Tucsonaz.gov.

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395 S. Prudence Rd., Tucson, AZ 85710

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