ATHLETICS
The Athletic Department provides sports and athletic opportunities to youth and adults through competitive leagues, tournaments and sports instruction, which includes coaching, classes and clinics.
Athletic Department Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Belville | Recreation Superintendent | (803) 741-7272 ex. 102 | Barry.Belville@rcrc.state.sc.us |
| Jess Sowell | Athletic Supervisor | (803) 605-0374 | William.Sowell@rcrc.state.sc.us |
| Sheri Barnes | Administrative Coordinator | (803) 741-7272 ex. 114 | Sheri.Barnes@rcrc.state.sc.us |
Youth:
RCRC offers instructional and recreational youth athletic programs beginning at age 3. In addition to living an active lifestyle, these programs give children an opportunity to learn lessons that can last a lifetime. The importance of teamwork, celebrating others, friendship and the value of practice are all lessons that can be found within each program the children participate in.
Adult:
If you work hard, you can play hard too! Just because you are an adult doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while being active and healthy. Kickball, softball and basketball leagues are available to adults who want to rewind the clock and stay fit. Being physically fit also increases your self-confidence, body image, energy level and helps to reduce stress.
Youth & Adult Athletics
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jasper | District 1 & 2 Athletic Coordinator | (803) 605-0382 | Spencer.Jasper@rcrc.state.sc.us |
| Ballentine Community Center, Crane Creek, Friarsgate Park, Meadowlake Park, St. Andrew’s Park, & Trenholm Park | |||
| Freddy Hoskins | District 3 Athletic Coordinator | (803) 587-3682 | Freddy.Hoskins@rcrc.state.sc.us |
| Blythewood Park, Kelly Mill Sports Complex, North Spring Park | |||
| James Mercado, II | District 3 Athletic Coordinator | (803) 413-0611 | James.Mercado@rcrc.state.sc.us |
| Kelly Mill Sports Complex, Killian Park, Polo Road Park | |||
| Alex Wright | District 4 Athletic Coordinator | (803) 760-3898 | Alex.Wright@rcrc.state.sc.us |
| Bluff Road Park, Caughman Road Park, Crossroads Community Center, Eastover Park, Gadsden Park Community Center, Garners Ferry Sports Complex, Hopkins Park, Perrin-Thomas Park Community Center | |||
Tennis
Enjoy quality facilities, lighted courts and friendly, professional service year-round at both of our twelve court tennis centers. Our tennis professionals offer clinics, league and tournament play for all ages. They will also help participants to appreciate the healthy benefits of playing tennis along with instruction on how to play safely. Playing tennis on a regular basis can help maintain or improve balance, mobility, agility, strength and fitness. Individual and group lessons are also available.
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shauna Williams | Tennis Professional | (803) 788-3001 | Shauna.Williams@rcrc.state.sc.us |
| Kandice Hunter | Administrative Coordinator | (803) 788-3001 | Kandice.Hunter@rcrc.state.sc.us |
Aquatics
Stay cool in the pool this summer! The pool memberships are free for your entire family, so come join the cool fun at one of the RCRC pools! We can’t wait to have another great summer serving you! Pool hours are subject to change based on staffing availability.
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kareem Evans | Aquatics Manager | (803) 608-0682 | Kareem.Evans@rcrc.state.sc.us |
LinRick Golf Course
Combine championship quality, beauty, and affordability and you get LinRick Golf Course – 257 acres of picturesque terrain, eight ponds, and rolling hills. This Russell Breeden design provides a challenging game at 6,795 yards, par 73, 18-hole course and is excellent for players of all ages and abilities. Enjoy friendly, professional service from our PGA staff who are on hand to assist you in the pro shop.
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John “E” Rutherford | General Manager | (803) 754-6331 | John.Rutherford@rcrc.state.sc.us |
Parks with Adult/Youth Sports & Athletics
Here are a few of our 37 Featured Parks
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