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November 2010

Harrison Tennis Center Named Organization of the Year

USTA Georgia has named Harrison Tennis Center as USTA Georgia’s ‘Member Organization of the Year’ for 2010. This award recognizes the outstanding services rendered to a USTA member organization in Georgia. Selection is made on the basis of service to the tennis community, service to the organization’s members and service to the game of tennis. The Harrison staff received this award at the awards luncheon held Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the USTA Georgia Community Development Workshop held at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center Hotel.

Harrison Tennis Center, located in northeast Cobb on Shallowford Road, is Cobb’s largest public tennis facility with 22 courts. It is also one of the busiest tennis facilities in the state, with numerous instructional programs, tournaments and league play. Harrison hosts more league teams than any other facility in the Atlanta area, has been the focal point in the new elementary school league, has an active Special Populations tennis program, and has been a leader in QuickStart Tennis, with the only permanent 36' tennis courts in the area. Harrison also hosts 7 USTA sanctioned tournaments, including the USTA National 16’s Open and two state championships.

This makes the fourth time in the past 9 years that a Cobb tennis facility has received this award and the third time for Harrison Tennis Center. Harrison received this award in 2002 and 2007, and Lost Mountain Tennis Center received this award in 2004. Harrison also was awarded the USTA ‘Outstanding Tennis Facility Award’ in 2004.

As the Georgia recipient of this award, Harrison Tennis Center will be the Georgia representative for the southern and national ‘Member Organization of the Year’ awards. Congratulations to facility manager, Steve Lottinger and his staff for maintaining the highest of standards in providing services to the community!!!!!

'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest

The deadline is approaching for the 2010 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest. Go through all your pictures from the past year of your child playing sports or on the playground, or any other picture taken in Cobb's parks and submit your best photos by November 3rd. We are looking for photos that capture your enjoyment of Cobb's parks and programs. Your pictures can capture youth at play, sports and action, nature and wildlife, or just a picnic under the shade tree. Enter your best shots for fun and awards.  You can enter up to 10 images for entry in the contest. For rules and more information, follow this link.

Meetings on Infrastructure, Parks and Transportation SPLOST

Cobb will host a series of public meetings to get the public's input on the Cobb County 2011 Special Local Option Sales Tax for infrastructure, parks and transportation. Presentations will be made by county and city officials, followed by a question-and-answer period. Residents are encouraged to attend one of the meetings to gather more information and contribute their opinions and ideas on the county's infrastructure, parks and transportation needs.

If approved, SPLOST funded improvements in our parks system may include:

• Renewal of existing park buildings, fields and facilities that have outlived their reasonable service life
• Green initiatives to increase energy efficiency in our parks and facilities

For a list of meeting dates, visit cobbsplost2011.org.

Cheer Fest '10 at Cobb Civic Center

The Third Annual Cobb Cheer Fest will be held again this year at the Cobb Civic Center. This competition will be held November 7th. The Cheer Fest is an opportunity for recreational cheerleaders ages 5-14 to compete in cheer and dance.  Each team will have 2 minutes and 30 seconds to perform their routine that can be set to music.  Awards will be given to teams and individuals of the top three teams in each age category. Spectators are encouraged to support their favorite teams.

Applications are now being accepted for artists who would like to display and sell their Christmas arts and crafts at The Art Station - Big Shanty.  'The Gift Box' will be open to the public December 2nd-17th. The deadline to submit an application is November 10th. For more information, download the application here (The Gift Box artist application).

Adult Tennis Drills at Harrison Tennis Center
Looking to improve your game? Here's a chance to work on all elements of your game in a competitive, play-based drill environment. Adult tennis drills for all ability levels are held five times a week at Harrison Tennis Center. Join us Monday and/or Wednesday morning from 9:30am-11:00am or Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm-9:00pm. To register, call Harrison Tennis Center at (770) 591-3151.

Superior Basketball Academy
Ward Recreation Center presents Superior Basketball Academy. This program is for children in grades 1-8. Players will go through extensive training in ball handling, shooting, rebounding, and team concepts on offense and defense. This program will give players the opportunity to master the fundamentals of the game at their level. Players will participate in a patient, instructional environment where the coaches want to see every child succeed and progress. Hard work and determination are key values of this program. All players will receive a practice T-shirt. Fees are $68 per month (2nd child discounts!) and the program meets Saturday’s from 10:00am-12:00pm. For more information and registration contact Wendy Collins at Ward Recreation Center (770) 528-8885.

New Classes Offered at Ward Recreation Center

Great classes are coming this fall to the Ward Recreation Center. Classes include:  Baton/Cheer/Dance classes,  Financial Fitness classes for kids and teens, Flirty Girls Fitness program, Youth Basketball Academy, Choi-Kwang-Do for children/adults/families, and much more!   Call Ward Recreation Center at (770) 528-8885 for more information.