SPORTS &
RECREATION
May 16, 2019
 



MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD IN PLAY AGAIN
Part of a project spearheaded by the Johnston County Partnership for Children, this specially designed softball field at Smithfield Community Park is the place for weekly games for severely handicapped youngsters. Entering their second season here, the games are organized by the Miracle League of Johnston County and involve scores of volunteers who help the children navigate the rubberized playing "diamond." It's located near the Community Park's main entrance, just across a parking lot from the "inclusion park" that was also built as part of the Partnership's project, which drew support from individual and business donors in addition to grants from the State of North Carolina and appropriations from the Town of Smithfield.



A MESSAGE FROM HADLEY LEE, EVENT COORDINATOR
The third annual #SSStrong Community Day will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. The mission is simple: To bring the Smithfield-Selma communities together for a celebration complete with entertainment by school groups, special vendors sharing information about community resources, exhibits, and fun activities.

Admission, food, inflatables, games, and all events are FREE! This fun and exciting event will be held on the football field at SSS High School.

#SSStrong stands for Smithfield-Selma Strong. It means that the indisputable success of the students in our schools in the Smithfield-Selma area depends on the shared belief that we all play a part. It's a joint effort between the schools and the community to provide these students with the resources and support they need to be successful. Together, we can make a difference.
HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD



SPRING SPORTS at SSS
Follow this link to view schedule of upcoming games & matches>

scores and stats from maxpreps.com
BOYS VARSITY SPORTS GIRLS VARSITY SPORTS
Baseball
Team's record: 2-19 overall
0-10 in Greater Neuse 3-A

 Softball
Team's record: 2-15 overall
1-9 in Greater Neuse 3-A

 Soccer
Team's record: 7-9-1 overall
3-7 in Greater Neuse 3-A



SPRING SPORTS at Neuse Charter
 Follow this link to view schedule of upcoming games & matches>

scores and stats from maxpreps.com

BOYS VARSITY SPORTS
 GIRLS VARSITY SPORTS
Baseball
Team's record: 6-15 overall
3-9 in Carolina 1-A Conference
Soccer
Friday, May 10
(2nd round of state 1-A playoffs)
 Rosewood                2
Neuse Charter          3
   Dargan Harris scored all 3 goals
   for the Cougars

Wednesday, May 15
(3rd round of state 1-A playoffs)
Research Triangle    4
Neuse Charter          1

Team's record: 16-4 overall
11-1 in Carolina 1-A Conference


SMITHFIELD PARKS & RECREATION
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
at Community Park & Recreation & Aquatics Center (SRAC)


JUST FOR SENIORS:


Senior Coffee Corner --- Every Tuesday & Thursday morning 8:30-10:30: free coffee for all adults age 55 & older. You do not have to be a member of SRAC to "hang out" with your friends.


Sterling Silver Seniors Club --- Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Fee is $12 for a full year. Members may go on fun day trips and overnight field trips and participate in other activities outside of regular meeting days.


Senior Aerobics Class --- Walking and "low impact" exercise led by a qualified instructor on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Free to SRAC members; others may purchase a daily pass to participate. Check www.sraconline.com for times.


OFF SITE:
Smithfield Bridge Club --- Meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Girl Scout Hut beside the Kiddie Park off South Second Street. Fee is $2 per session. Contact Lee or Paul Johnson at 919-934-0214 for more information.



SUMMERTIME ATHLETIC CAMPS:

Basketball --- June 10-13 for boys & girls ages 7-14
registration form>


Tennis --- June 24-26 for boys & girls ages 5-15
registration form>


Football --- June 25-27 for boys ages 6-14
registration form>

Wrestling --- July 8-11 for boys ages 11-18
registration form>


Baseball --- July 15-18 for boys ages 7-14
registration form>


Soccer --- July 22-25 for boys & girls ages 5-18

registration form for ages 5 -10>
registration form for ages 11-18>



SUMMER CAMP registration ongoing
This program for ages 5-12 offers weekly sessions from the first week in June through the first week in August.

LEARN MORE about it here>



ART CLASSES FOR YOUTH
Two sessions offered for ages 9-15
June 24-18 & July 22-26



SWIMMING LESSONS, LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Fitness Classes and Alligator Steps (www.alligatorsteps.com) are ongoing.

 

Lifeguard Training Classes and Lifeguard Renewal Classes are being offered this spring. To register go to www.guardsgettrained.com.

 


For more information on any of these activities, contact SRAC at 919-934-1408, www.sraconline.com, or visit the SRAC during normal operating hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-9pm, Friday 5:30am-8pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.

 
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