Dexter Parks

Parents: I wanted to take a moment and inform you of some changes to our fall sign ups. DPR offers volleyball, football, and soccer in the fall. Signups will be Tuesday August 24, 2010 from 5-7pm at the new gym. Volleyball will be offered to anyone in grades 4-7. Division 1 will be grades 4^th and 5^th. Division 2 will be grades 6^th and 7^th. There will be a clinic offered to new players. There is no change for volleyball. Deadline 8-31-10 Soccer will be offered to anyone in grades K-3. Division 1 will be K and 1^st grade. This division will play with 11 on the field at a time and will use a #4 soccer ball. Division 2 will be 2^nd and 3^rd grade; they will play 8 on the field and will also use a #4 soccer ball. All participants must have shin guards to participate. Games will be played on Tuesday evening, Thursday evening, and Saturday mornings, if we have a huge turnout other nights might be added. Practices will be at the coaches’ discretion. Uniform shirts will be provided by the park department. Deadline 8-31-10 Tackle Football will be offered to anyone in grades 4^th, 5^th and 6^th. We will no longer have 7^th grade because they will be participating at Dexter School. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the complex. Games will be played on Saturdays with one night game. Uniforms and equipment will be provided by the park department. The player must be present at sign up. Players will be weighed, fitted for equipment, and complete a skills evaluation. If player misses sign up night arrangements will need to be made to complete being weighed, fitted and the skills evaluation before the deadline of August 27^th. Equipment will be issued on Monday August 30^th, and practice will begin on Tuesday August 31^st. There are some coaching positions open, if you are interested in coaching please contact me at the park office by phone or email as soon as possible these positions will be filled before sign ups. Please contact me at the park office Monday-Friday (7:30am-Noon, and 1pm-4:30pm) if you have any questions about the upcoming fall sports offered by Dexter Parks and Recreation.

Cordially, Jamie Rowe, Aquatic & Recreation Programmer

Please Help: Keeping our parks in the best condition is a full-time job. By taking pride in the parks and keeping them clean. Dexter residents can help maintain and support our community. The Parks and Recreation Department wants to work with residents in providing quality recreational programs and attractive parks. Your suggestions regarding any park improvements, recreational activities, clinics, or sports programs is greatly appreciated.

Crime Stopper: Immediately report any vandalism, misuse, or abuse of park property to the Police Department (573) 624-5512. Give authorities as much information as possible about what you observed including descriptions of person and/or vehicle and license numbers. If you choose to remain anonymous you may do so. Your participation will help assure safe quality parks for our children and ourselves. Each year the Parks and Recreation Department incurs a great deal of needless expense to repair damage caused to your parks by vandalism. Please notify the Parks and Recreation Office as soon as you see broken playground equipment, damaged facilities or vandalism anywhere in the park system.

Employment Opportunities: Dexter Parks and Recreation has the following opening for part-time jobs. Applications may be obtained at the Park office. Call office for more information. Pool cashier, sports umpires and refs, string trim crew, ball field crew, janitorial services, lifeguards, and concession workers.

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Dexter Aquatic Facility

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