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Lake Havasu City Disc Golf Club gets new course, holds tournament | Local Sports News

Lake Havasu City Disc Golf Club gets new course, holds tournament | Local Sports News

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, 2023-05-20 17:00:00,

The Lake Havasu Classic Battle at Bridgewater disc golf tournament took place Saturday at Bridgewater Links as 89 players took to the brand-new course.

“We’re very excited to be able to be working with the Bridgewater Links, or the Bridgewater Resort, in order to have this disc golf course here,” tournament director Mercedes Kaiser said.

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Disc Golf League Tees Off | Sports

Disc Golf League Tees Off | Sports

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, 2023-05-09 23:00:00,

CHESTER, VT – On May7 the 2023 Chester Disc Golf League (CDGL) tournaments was hosted at the course on Lovers Lane at the Pinnacle recreation area, a historical local treasure maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers.

Echoes of the ski trails dating back to peak popularity in 1937 still remain laying the foundation for the swerving course that lives on the memories of the rope tow that ran for almost a decade dating back to 1972.

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Ferguson wins college disc golf championship | Sentinel

Ferguson wins college disc golf championship | Sentinel

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, 2023-05-12 00:00:00,

AMES — What started out as something to pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic turned into an opportunity to play for a national championship.

Scott Ferguson was a senior at Le Mars Community in 2020 when the pandemic shut down his last spring athletic season. Wanting something to do to stay active, he picked up a new sport.

“I started disc golf when COVID-19 happened because everything else was closed but they left the course open,” Ferguson said.

He continued to play at Iowa State University where he is a member of their club team. This year, Ferguson was chosen to represent the Cyclones on the Division II roster which qualified for nationals from a tournament in Michigan.

“Anyone can try out for the team but there were only eight spots that they were handing out,” Ferguson said. “We had two rounds that were qualifying played on two separate courses and there was also a distance competition and putting competition. You scored points based on how you did in these events and the top eight people got to go to nationals.”

Ferguson competed in both the singles and team competition at the DII College Disc Championship which was held at North Cove Leisure Club and Disc Golf Course in Marion, North Carolina in April.

The team competition features four players on the roster. Ferguson explained how the team portion worked.

“You are on a team of four and you are paired with one of those guys on your team,” Ferguson said. “Two people would tee off of hole one and then the other two people on the team would play from the best lie from where the first two threw to. Then it alternates every shot until your team makes the putt. Then the people who didn’t drive on hole one would drive off of hole two. So two people would tee off of all the odd holes and the other two would tee off of all the even holes.”

The team competition featured three rounds of this format, two on the Gorge Course and one on the Boulders Course. The other round consisted of each of the four players doing an individual round and then averaging the four scores for the score for that round. Competitors played the River Run Course for the individual round.

Ferguson and his Iowa State team finished second, one stroke behind the national champion team from North Carolina State. There were 51 total teams in the competition.

There were two layouts which…

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Disc golf course possible at Napoleon’s Oakwood Park | News

Disc golf course possible at Napoleon’s Oakwood Park | News

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, 2023-02-03 02:00:00,

By the summer, local residents may have a new recreational activity available to help have fun and get some outdoor exercise at the same time.

Disc golf is similar to regular golf, except plastic discs are thrown instead of hitting golf balls. The goal is still to obtain the lowest score, with each throw, or penalty, considered a stroke. A round is complete when the disc is thrown in a basket.

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10 Campground Destinations for a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend

10 Campground Destinations for a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend

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, 2023-05-05 09:28:59,

Memorial Day is a special time to remember and honor those who have served our country. It is also the unofficial start of summer, which makes it the perfect time to plan a getaway. And there’s no better way to welcome the summer season than spending time camping with friends and family. Camping provides an ideal opportunity to relax, have fun, connect with nature and unwind from the stresses of daily life.

But it’s important to make sure that planning your camping trip is as easy as enjoying your camping trip. Camping has become more popular than ever and it can be hard to find great locations with amenities to keep the whole family entertained that still have availability for Memorial Day weekend. So we’ve done the legwork for you and found ten fantastic destinations you can book today that will ensure you’re roasting marshmallows by the campfire the last weekend in May. 

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Mt. Hood Village RV Resort

Mt. Hood Village RV Resort offers a variety of guest accommodations, including vacation cottages, rustic cabins, tent sites, yurt rentals, more than 300 wooded RV sites, and even tiny houses. The Tiny House Village at Mt. Hood offers a unique glamping experience with the fully equipped tiny homes ranging from 175 to 260 square feet. Located less than an hour outside of Portland, the resort provides access to a variety of outdoor activities in the Mt. Hood National Forest, including hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing, making it a perfect Memorial Weekend escape.

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Oceanside RV Resort

Oceanside RV Resort is a year-round camping destination located near the Pacific Ocean in San Diego’s North County, offering warm sandy beaches, a historic wooden pier, and a harbor village filled with surfing, fishing, and other activities. With average temperatures of 70 degrees, Oceanside’s weather makes for the perfect Memorial Day weekend escape. The resort offers a variety of full-hookup RV sites, free Wi-Fi and cable, game room, pool with spa, general store, bike rentals, and on-site laundry. With a remodeled Welcome…

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Interest in outdoor recreation remains high for 2023 | Business

Interest in outdoor recreation remains high for 2023 | Business

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, 2023-05-01 14:00:00,

Editor’s note: This article was published in the Record-Eagle’s “Momentum ’23” special publication. For more stories from northern Michigan’s economic engine, click here to read Momentum in its entirety online.

The pandemic-influenced surge in outdoor recreation is showing signs of slowing, but if you’re looking to reserve a campground spot for your new RV over a summer holiday in northwestern Michigan, you better get to booking.

Campgrounds and Michigan’s parks and recreation division report another early year of high interest among reservation seekers as factors brought on by the global health issue persist.

People who sought socially distant outdoor recreation made an investment in and found an appreciation for not just camping but also hiking, biking and kayaking, among other similar activities. And while sellers of RVs, hiking boots and other gear aren’t seeing the record sales of 2020 and 2021, the natural beauty of the area and scores of new converts are encouraging, despite how inflation and rising interest rates are affecting consumer attitudes.

“Camping in general has really seen a resurgence of interest,” said Joe Cooper, owner of Kalkaska RV Park and Campground.

The great interest in the great outdoors

That camping as an outdoor getaway experienced a surge in interest amid the pandemic isn’t surprising. People who were told to keep their distance from others were looking for some recreational outlet. Gyms were closed. Restaurants were closed. Flights and their distant destinations raised worries of health risks.

A campground in many ways was a COVID oasis, a welcome reprieve from the staid confines of our homes and the outsized attention we focused on our cellphones and television screens and their continual updates of an uncertain future.

“2020 was really off the charts,” Cooper said. “2021 was much the same. Just people looking for any way to get out and about and do something besides sit at home, especially little children.”

What is perhaps less apparent is how the pandemic continues to fuel camping’s popularity despite the restaurants and movie theaters and trips to the Caribbean being back on. The rise of remote work, for instance, allowed people to work from nearly anywhere, including a campground. Supply chain troubles helped spur high…

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How Many Hours Does Your Family Spend Outside?

How Many Hours Does Your Family Spend Outside?

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, 2023-05-01 14:53:04,

I recently learned about the 1000 Hours Outside project. I wanted to share information about this project and other outdoor initiatives with our Lynchburg Macaroni Kid families and offer 10 ways to spend more time outdoors in the Lynchburg area.

Here at Lynchburg Macaroni Kid, we promote outdoor play and share many family-friendly outside events in our event calendar. From our Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Parks Guide, events created by Lynchburg Parks & Recreation and other local parks and recreation departments, to local running events and more, our website and calendar offer outdoor fun for children and adults of all ages and a variety of indoor events and activities too. 

You might wonder what th3 1000 Hours Outside project is and why you should care. Here’s the thing – compare how much time your child spends outside with how much time they spend in front of a screen and you’ll understand how this movement began.

From the 1000 Hours Outside website, “1000 Hours Outside is a global movement designed for any age child (or adult) and any environment. Join the journey and watch your life transform before your eyes. Nature holds tremendous power for each and every one of us at any age or stage.”

According to the 1000 Hours Outside website, the average American child spends 1,200 hours a year in front of screens. That’s a lot of screen time! Some say that estimate is lower than reality.

We all know that it’s much healthier to stay physically active at any age, but it’s also easier to be physically active outside. Kids are full of energy and outside is the perfect place to expend some of that energy.

According to the American Psychological Association, “spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being.” ·

In a survey conducted between October 2008 and May 2009, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that kids ages 8-18 spent an average of 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each day, 4.5 of which were spent watching TV.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends kids get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Being physically active improves your brain health, emotional well-being, helps manage weight, strengthens your bones and muscles, and reduces your risk of depression and anxiety.

You’ll find a graphic about the health benefits of physical activity in children on the CDC’s website. 

Ginny Yurich, founder of the 1000 Hours Outside project,…

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Stoughton Community Calendar: May 4-14 | Musical Instruments

Stoughton Community Calendar: May 4-14 | Musical Instruments

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, 2023-04-29 06:00:00,

Thursday, May 4

Teen Advisory Board meeting and Art Cart

3:30-5 p.m., Carnegie Room, Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. Fourth St.

Would you like to help plan and present teen library events? Join the Stoughton Teen Advisory Board, a super fun group of teens who love to laugh and get creative! Afterwards, the art cart will be out to create and explore. New members are always welcome to attend. Ages 11-16. No registration required.

Adult Craft Club: Sew Write Sashiko Journal

6:30-8 p.m., Stoughton Fire Department Training Room, 401 E. Main St.

Learn some meditative Sashiko stitching and create a cover for a journal. You know you need to write it out and get started on your memoirs or a notebook to keep you on track with your goals! Thread, fabric, journals and stitch patterns provided. Registration is required and begins April 20 at 9 a.m.

Friday, May 5

Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts in concert

7:30-10 p.m., Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St.

Led by free-wheeling frontman Miles Nielsen, The Rusted Hearts have been wowing audiences for years with the diversity of their sound, the tightness of their 4-part harmonies, and the quality of their songcraft. Equally comfortable in a compact 3-minute pop song and an epic 10-minute jam, the band has toured incessantly since their inception in 2011, amassing an army of hardcore followers that have dubbed themselves the Rusted Herd.

Their new album “OHBAHOY” finds the band venturing into a sphere of Americana that feels both familiar and excitingly new. Tight drums, rich guitar tones, gorgeous woodwinds, and sweeping harmonies provide the perfect complements to Nielsen’s immense storytelling gifts and impeccable vocals. The album’s name comes from an imaginary friend Nielsen had growing up, a fitting reminder as we get older to hold tightly to the noble ideals of freedom and creativity that seem so natural to us as children. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit milesnielsen.com

Saturday, May 6

Kiwanis Disc Golf Rally

8:30 a.m. registration with tee off from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Kiwanis Disc Golf Course, Amundson Park, Stoughton

Advance sign up for tee times is available at ignupgenius.com/go/30E084DACAD22A3FC1-kiwanis

Entry fees are $5 per individual; $10 per family. Players of similar age and ability play for prizes.

Free Comic Book Day

9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., first and second floors,…

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SPORTSWEEK: Spring tennis programs, lessons available through GRPD | Local Sports

SPORTSWEEK: Spring tennis programs, lessons available through GRPD | Local Sports

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, 2023-04-29 02:30:00,

Greenville Recreation and Parks Department’s spring tennis programs are under way, including youth QuickStart tennis, preschool tennis and after school tennis programs as well as adult programs to include intermediate cardio tennis, co-rec adult play nights and beginner tennis.

All programs will meet at River Birch Tennis Center or Evans Park Tennis Courts. For more information, please call River Birch Tennis Center at 329-4559 or visit www.greenvillenc.gov.

Adult

Lessons

Beginner Clinics

Intermediate Clinics

Junior Clinic

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WMU Approves Alcohol Sales at Kalamazoo’s Waldo Stadium

WMU Approves Alcohol Sales at Kalamazoo’s Waldo Stadium

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, 2023-04-28 12:14:35,

Broncos fans asked and WMU has finally delivered!

Currently the only school in their Mid-American Conference to not serve alcohol in their football stadium, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees recently approved plans allowing alcohol sales at Waldo Stadium.

Beer and football are often enjoyed together and Broncos fans have long been clamoring for alcohol to be available for purchase within the stadium. Now that the proposal has been unanimously approved, here’s what you need to know:

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When Do Alcohol Sales Start?

The current plans for general alcohol sales could take effect as early as the 2023-24 season.

Which Drinks Will Be Available?

According to the Western Herald, WMU is currently working to expand their current liquor license with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission,

…to cover liquor sales in general seating areas and current points of service, so that fans and students of drinking age will be able to purchase beer, wine and seltzers.

How Will WMU Keep Fans Safe?

As the current proposal stands adults age 21 and older will be able to purchase two alcoholic beverages per transaction. Alcohol sales will stop at the beginning of the 4th quarter and fans will not be permitted to re-enter the stadium upon leaving.

According to the Western Herald,

The department has already partnered with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, WMU Auxiliary and Bar Services, facilities, and internal operations in order to ensure the plan can be safely implemented.

There are also plans to introduce a text line where attendees can report any concerns or incidents that occur at the stadium.

Read More: These Seats May Possibly Be the Worst View at Waldo Stadium

What About Other Sporting Events?

Ben Epstein, Editor-in-Chief at the Western Herald, first broke news of the new proposal. When asked if there were plans to introduce alcohol sales at Lawson Ice Arena Epstein replied,

Not enough licenses currently, would need further legislation to be passed in order for that to happen.

What do you think: are you a fan of these new changes at Waldo Stadium?

Read More: Did You Know Waldo Stadium Used to Be A Pond?

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