Hometown Kids

The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is opening registration for several youth spring sports starting Monday, February 6. The registration details for each sport are as follows: 

RFPRA Spring Baseball – Registration Opens Monday

The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for Spring Baseball and T-ball starting Monday, February 6. Age divisions are: 4-5 (Co-ed T-ball), 5-6, 7-8 (coach pitch), 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 (player pitch). The player age control date is prior to May 1, 2012. The registration fee is $71 (t-ball) and $82 (baseball). Register online at rfpra.com or at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 1 Shorter Avenue by March 9. Coaches and Umpires are still needed. For more information contact Lee Morris at 706-291-0766.

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RFPRA Spring Baseball Select League – NEW! – Opens Monday

The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering teams for Spring Select League Baseball starting Monday, February 6. Select League Baseball is a competitive league to include both travel and middle school teams and is open to teams with players in 6th, 7th and 8th grade or who meet the age control date prior to May 1, 2012. The team registration fee is $1,000 for a guaranteed 12 game season. Register your team at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 1 Shorter Avenue by March 9. For more information contact Lee Morris at 706-291-0766.

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RFPRA Girls Spring Softball – Registration Opens Tuesday

The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for Spring Girls Fast-Pitch Softball starting Tuesday, February 7.  Age divisions are: 7-8 (machine pitch), 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 (player pitch). The player age control date is prior to January 1, 2012. The registration fee is $82. Register online at rfpra.com or at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 1 Shorter Avenue by March 5. Coaches and Umpires are still needed.  For more information contact Larry Powell at 706-291-0766.

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RFPRA Girls Middle School Volleyball League– Registration Opens Soon

The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for Girls Middle-School Volleyball League starting Monday, February 13.  Registration is open to Middle School teams. The team registration fee is $300. Register at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 1 Shorter Avenue by March 9. The season will run from April 3 to May 3. Coaches and Umpires are still needed.  For more information contact Larry Powell at

706-291-0766.

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RFPRA Tennis Classes – Registration is Now Open

The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is now registering for Tennis Classes open to beginner and intermediate players. Classes are $60 for 1 hour classes and $30 for ½ hour toddler sessions. Classes are offered for ages 3 through adult. Monday classes start February 20 and Thursday classes start February 23. Get class schedules and register online at rfpra.com or at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 1 Shorter Avenue.  Register by the first day of class. For more information contact Mark Dodd at 706-290.0072.

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RFPRA Pre-school “Kick-Start” Soccer – Registration is Now Open

The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is now registering for Kick-Start Soccer. Kick-Start Soccer is open to ages 3-6. Parent participation is encouraged for ages 3-4. The instructional soccer program teaches the basics of the sport including dribbling, passing and shooting. Choose a program time: Tuesday at 4:30 or 5:45. Kick-Start Soccer will be held April 3 – May 8 at North Floyd Park Soccer Fields. Registration is $45 and includes a T-shirt and size 3 soccer ball. Register online at rfpra.com or at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 1 Shorter Avenue by March 16. For more details contact William Pennscott at 706-291-0766.

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RFPRA Eagle Junior Golf – Registration is Now Open

The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is now registering for Eagle Junior Golf where kids learn age appropriate lessons following the PGA curriculum. Ages 3-6 meet Thursdays at 5:30 and ages 7-13 meet at 6:30.  Lessons run from March 15- April 19 at the Thornton Center.  Registration is $72. Register online at rfpra.com or at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 1 Shorter Avenue by February 9. For more details contact Betsy Hampson at 706-291-0766.

Link to RFPRA Youth Sports Details: http://rfpra.com/athletics.htm

The Floyd County Schools Pre-K registration period to apply for the 2012-2013 school year is Feb. 20-March 2.

-Media release: This is an opportunity for parents to register their children for the slots available in the Pre-K program in Floyd County Schools for next school year.  

-Applications for the program will be available at each school in the system offering a Pre-K class beginning on Monday, February 20.  Applications will be available during the registration period and should be turned in to the local school.  To be eligible for Pre-K , a child must be four-years-old on or before September 1, 2012.  Proof of the child’s age will not be needed to complete an application but proof of residency will be required.  A recent utility bill in the name of the applicant will be acceptable as proof of residency. 

-Pre-K slots are not filled on a first come basis so applications received on the first and last day of the application period will have an equal opportunity at the slots available. Names will be randomly drawn from applications received to fill the number of spaces available at each school site.  All parents of applicants will be notified by mail concerning the status of their application.  -There will be 19 Pre-K classes formed next year in the Floyd County School System. There are 20 available Pre-K slots in each of the 19 classes.  Pre-K sites and the number of classes at each site are: Alto Park Elementary (2 classes), Cave Spring Elementary (1 class), Garden Lakes Elementary (2 classes), Glenwood Primary (4 classes), Johnson Elementary (2 classes), McHenry Primary (2 classes), Midway Primary (2 classes), Model Elementary (2 classes), and Pepperell Primary (2 classes).

-Date set for parents to register their children for Kindergarten classes to begin next August in Floyd County Schools.  Parents may take children to their local school for registration and a screening on Thursday, May 10, between noon and 6 p.m.  A registration packet will be available at each primary and elementary school with a Kindergarten class in Floyd County Schools or online at www.floydboe.net.  A child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2012, to enroll. Register

Registration begins for YMCA/Arsenal Soccer

-Media release: The Rome Floyd YMCA has begun taking registration for its Arsenal Rome Recreational Soccer League Season that will be starting at Grizzard Park on the East Rome Bypass. The league is for ages 4 to 16 based on the child’s age as of Aug, 1, 2011.

-Practice is once a week between 5:30 and 7:30pm starting 3/12. Games are Saturday’s Starting 3/17 and March 6th is the last day for registration. There is a $10 late fee after 3/6/2012. Teams are selected on 3/7. Cost is $80 ($55 for members) and includes GYSA registration, trophy, and end of season cook out. Scholarships are available. Shinguards are required. There is a $5 charge for new jerseys.
-YMCA also needs coaches. No special soccer skills are necessary to be a coach for U10s and younger. All you need is time and patience. YMCA staff will provide reading materials, training, and supervision. Applications are available at the YMCA, East 2nd Ave. Call (706)232-2468 or (706)936-6447 or e-mail at robkoch63@yahoo.com