SPALDING COUNTY

Parks, Public Grounds & Leisure Services

Sports

Pickleball
Disc Golf

The Spalding County Pickleball Association was organized to promote the growth and development of pickleball in Spalding County. The SCPA will also strive to be a leader in the sport of pickleball in the State of Georgia and the Southeast Region of the U.S. The Association is committed to further the growth and development of pickleball among players of all ages and diversity. The Association will cultivate an atmosphere that will make all pickleball players at all skill levels feel welcome and comfortable to participate. The SCPA will strive to offer open play, recreational play, teaching and skill level development, league play, special activities/events, and tournament play. The Association will be the primary advocate for adequate resources to support pickleball programming and facilities in the County.

Check out the SCPA website at spaldingpickleball.com.
Also, stay-up-to-date by following Spalding County Pickleball Association on Facebook.

USAPA – Guidance to Playing Pickleball if Your Courts are Open

“The purpose of this notice is for information to support safe and appropriate recreational play practices for players during the expected transition period back to regular pickleball activity.”

“Dependent upon the specific timing and withdrawal of local COVID-19 restrictions, players should be prepared to adhere to a minimum of a six-foot social distancing measure, as defined by the CDC.”

IF YOU DECIDE TO PLAY:

“If your courts are open and available for play, adhere to safety precautions established by the CDC and the facility.”
“Consider playing with only family members or others who reside in your household.”
“Consider playing singles only and avoid doubles play as doubles is not conducive for six-foot social distancing and leads to incidental contact with playing partners.”
“Adhere to social gathering and distancing policies according to local, state, and federal authorities. Limit your distance to six feet or more to other players.”
“If you do elect to play doubles, consider playing with only those who reside within your household.”
“Avoid changing ends of the court.”
“Maintain proper social distancing from other players in between games and during time outs.”

DO NOT PLAY IF YOU:

“Are exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, coughing, difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the CDC.”
“Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.”
“Are a vulnerable individual with serious underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, or whose immune system is compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy.”

For a complete listing of USAPA Guidelines please visit:

http://www.usapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-19-RETURN-TO-PLAY_USAPA.pdf

Location: Pickleball Complex at Wyomia Tyus Park
Contact: Pro Shop Manager Lynn Lowry at 404.991.4245

Items for purchase at shop:

Paddles (various brands)
Paddle Grips
Balls (various brands)
Clothing (Shirts, Hats, Shoes)
Muscle Treatment Tools
SCPA Cinch Bags
Towels
Hydration Products
…more

Spalding County offers four (4) top rated Disc Golf Courses to choose from:
1. Wyomia Tyus Park offers a beautiful setting for 18 holes and is located at 1301 Cowan Road, Griffin. This course is consistently ranked as one of the top 30 most playable courses in the United States.

2. Dundee Lake Park offers an 18 hole course in a natural setting and is located at 255 Dundee Lake Road, Griffin. It features numerous water holes and unique terrain.

3. Orchard Hill Park features a 9 hole Pitch and Putt Course and is perfect for beginners and all skill levels. The park is located at 2972 Old 41 Highway, Orchard Hill.

4. The Lakes at Green Valley Disc Golf Course is located adjacent to 100 The Lakes Pkwy. This is an 18-hole Championship Disc Golf Course at The Lakes at Green Valley located off of Rehoboth Road.

“All players must follow all government guidelines and any requirements for physical distancing (example: minimum two meter [6 feet] physical distancing) upon arrival.”

2.3 Participant Best Practices
A. “Anyone who is in a high-risk category as noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, or similar country-specific agencies should not participate.”
B. “Participants should not touch discs, bags, carts, or any other property belonging to another participant.”

2.4 Equipment Best Practices
A. “Players should consider uniquely marking their discs on both the top and the bottom of the discs, thereby helping to identify the owner of a disc without the need for someone to touch it to flip it over.
B. Players should clear their disc from a target before another player putts out. A player should not putt into a target that already has another disc within it.”
C. “Players should carefully remove their disc from a target and avoid touching any surface of the target while doing so.”
D. “Once a disc has contacted a target, players should consider sanitizing their disc prior to subsequent use or placing it into their bag.”

For complete guidelines click here: Professional Disk Golf Association website

Youth Sports

Volunteers make it happen in Spalding County! Volunteer sports associations dedicate countless hours into planning, promoting, and completely managing youth sports programs including Baseball, Basketball, Fast Pitch Softball, Soccer, and Swimming. The Spalding County Leisure Services Department fully manages the Youth Football Program.

The following is general information regarding the youth sports seasons. Please contact the organization for further details.

Football
Soccer
Swim
Basketball
Baseball/Softball

Youth Tackle:

Spalding County Leisure Services hosts a youth tackle football season! Each participant will develop fundamental skills, leadership, and attributes such as teamwork, integrity, and much more! In addition, a pre-season summer training and conditioning is provided.

Registration starts in May. You may register online at evnrcs.livingruins.com or in-person at the Leisure Services Administration Office hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Youth tackle football coaches are needed. All interested in coaching in tackle football, must complete a coaching application and pass the background check screening.

For additional information, please contact: Program Supervisor, Robby Milner at 678-572-8133 or 770-467-4750.

Youth Flag:

Spalding County Leisure Services will hosts a youth flag football season! Each participant will develop fundamental skills and attributes such as teamwork, respect, and much more!

Registration starts in May. You may register online at evnrcs.livingruins.com or in-person at the Leisure Services Administration Office hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This year, teams will have competitive away games against other agencies! The season will start Saturday, September 10^th. Home games will be played at Volunteer Park in Griffin, Ga.

Youth flag football coaches are needed. All interested in coaching in flag football, must complete a coaching application and pass the background check screening.

For additional information, please contact: Program Supervisor, Robby Milner at 678-572-8133 or 770-467-4750.

Leisure Services Administration Office
843 Memorial Dr. Griffin, GA 30223
Monday through Friday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM

For additional information, please contact:
Program Supervisor, Robby Milner at 678-572-8133
-or-
770-467-4750.

Spalding County youth need your help! We are seeking partners who are willing to invest in the lives of our youth by becoming Sponsors of the Youth Football League! CLICK HERE for more information!

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Programs Supervisor Robby Milner at rmilner@livingruins.com, Recreation LaToya Head at lhead@livingruins.com, or call 770-467-4750.

For information call Robby Milner at (770) 467-4750 or rmilner@livingruins.com

Contact:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GYSoccerA
Phone: 678.608.0534

Contact:

Email: griffingators@gmail.com
Website: griffinswimteam.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/griffingators

Spalding United Youth Basketball

Registration is conducted in October

Serving youth ages 4-12

Phone: (678) 603-4854

Website: spaldingunitedbasketball.com

Email: info@spaldingunitedbasketball.com

Registration is conducted in January for spring season and August for fall season

Serving youth ages 4-18

Website: http://www.spaldingcountylittleleague.com
Phone: 770.227.7778
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spaldingcountyathleticassociation

For more information, contact Programs Supervisor Robby Milner or Recreation Assistant Latoya Head at 770-467-4750

Spalding County offers two popular Adult Basketball Leagues: Men’s Open and Men’s Industrial.

COVID-19 safety measures are in place to provide for a safe and exciting season!

Games are played on Sundays and Thursdays at City Park and Fairmont Park. For games schedule call 770-467-4750.

ADULT SPECIAL OLYMPICS

“Let me win, but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt”
Spalding County Leisure Services offers adults with special needs the opportunity to compete in local, district, and State Special Olympics!

The 2019 Spalding County Special Olympics Masters Bowling Team win big at the State Competition.

The Special Olympic Bowling season in Spalding County begins in September and runs through March. Participants bowl weekly at Fun Bowl in McDonough, GA. Unified Partners help complete the teams which are established at the beginning of the season. There is no membership fee, just a weekly bowling fee.

For more information contact LaToya Head at (770) 467-4750.

Visit specialolympicsga.org for more information on Special Olympics.