Department of Parks and Recreation
Skip Sheets, Director
Parks and Recreation
247 Fore Dr., Suite 201
Gate City, VA 24251
Phone: 276-452-2442
Fax: 276-452-4554
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Schedule of Activities
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General Activities Calendar

February - April

  • Otis Rhoton Ins. Youth Volleyball Leagues (Boys and Girls grades 4th - 9th)

April - May

  • Schools Programs/Special Events county-wide

June - September

  • USA Tennis - Summer Tennis Instruction - Juniors & Adults
  • SCRD Spring Fling (June 2)
  • 9th Annual Scott County VA. Star Summer Slam - (Aug 16)

September

  • Scott County Cross Country Challenge

August - November

  • Youth Basketball Leagues for Boys and Girls grades 3rd - 6th

Ongoing Activities:

  • Grants - Applications, paperwork, financial and research for future grants. Administration of grants.
  • Senior Citizen Activities (County-wide).
  • Sponsor Programs.
  • Continued development of the Nickelsville Area Rec. Project (Keith Memorial Park).
  • Planning/Upgrading and development of present & future recreation sites throughout Scott County.
  • Maintenance of facilities county-wide.
  • Scheduling and assisting with maintenance of school facilities (i.e. parks and gym usage county-wide, see facilities list)
  • Work/assist school sports booster clubs, PTAs, Honor Societies, and school trips with fundraising at SCRD activities and events.
  • Work/assist local Little League and High School Baseball/Softball Programs county-wide. Also, AAU/Travel Basketball Teams and Upward Basketball.


Scott County Park & Golf Course

The Scott County Park & Golf Course is pleased to again offer four (4) Golf leagues in 2008:

  • Industrial League registration is complete and will begin play on April 20 and continue every Tuesday weather permitting.
  • Church League registration is currently underway and will begin play on May 5 and continue on Mondays (weather permitting). For information or to register, call Wally Ford at (276) 386-9615
  • Open League registration is currently underway with play beginning May 1 and continuing Thursdays (weather permitting). For information or to register, call (276) 452-4168.
  • Junior Golf League registration is currently underway with play beginning June 11 and continuing on Wednesdays (weather permitting). For information call (276) 452-2442.

Fees for all the leagues except Junior Golf League are: $45 per player for the season and $6 cart fee per player per round. All teams are made up of four-persons playing a Select Shot Format.

NOTE: All golfers must be on site and ready to play 15 minutes prior to the 6 p.m. "Shotgun Start" for all league play.

The Rally Mart Open Golf Championships (formerly the Scott County Open) will be held May 3 & 4. The individual tournament will follow a standard 36-hole format. Cost(s) for the open are $60 plus cart fees (all players must ride a cart). Fee includes one practice round. For information, please call (276) 452-4168.

The Annual 3-Ball Memorial Golf Tournament will be held May 24 & 25. The Memorial will be a three-person Select Shot Tournament. Cost(s) $60 & cart fees are included. For information call the SCP&GC at (276) 452-4168.

Other Events at Scott County Park & Golf Course include:

  • April 25 - 2nd Annual Civitan Golf Classic
  • June 6 - Glow Ball Tournament
  • June 20-22 - Big Blue Boosters Tournament
  • July 4 - Fourth of July Scramble
  • July 11 - Rye Cove Little League Boosters Tournament
  • 3rd Annual Rotary Golf Tournament - September 26
  • SCP&GC Junior Golf clinics and Junior Golf League - June 11 through 25 (All dates fall on a Wednesday & Friday)


Tennis Calendar

2008 Junior Tournaments

  • Aug 16 - 9th Annual Scott County Virginia Star Summer Slam. Aug 7 registration deadline.
  • NOTE - Divisions offered:
    • Boys 12's, 14's, 16's, 18's singles
    • Girls 12's, 14's, 16's, 18's singles

2008 Adult Doubles Tournament - ONE-DAY EVENT:

  • Aug 16 - 7th Annual Scott County Virginia Star Doubles Summer Slam - DEADLINE AUG 7.

Summer Tenis Clinics:

  • June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 26; July 8, 10, 15, & 17
  • Cost(s) are $50 per person for the entire summer; $75 per family; or $7 per person per class
  • NOTE: Make-ups will be held for the Tuesday classes on Wednesday and Thursday classes will be made up on the following Monday.
  • Boys & Girls Ages 5-8; 10-10:45 a.m.
  • Boys & Girls Ages 9-12; 11-noon
  • Boys & Girls High School Academy (High School Players): 5-6 p.m.
  • Boys & Girls Ages 13 & UP, Adult/Beginners/Intermediates: 6-6:55 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (276-452-2442)