Adult and Youth Sports

 

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.

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.

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.

Golf:
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.

Most of our youth sports leagues and events are always looking for local business sponsorships. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please call Lisa W. Lewis-Hutcherson, Development Director (803) 741-7272 ext. 157 for more information.

 

Athletic Department Staff

Name Title Phone Email
Sheri Barnes Administrative Coordinator (803) 741-7272 ex. 113 Sheri.Barnes@rcrc.state.sc.us
Jess Sowell Athletic Supervisor (803) 741-7272 ex. 117 William.Sowell@rcrc.state.sc.us

Districts 1 & 2 Athletic Coordinator (Ballentine Community Center, Friarsgate Park, St. Andrew’s Park, Meadowlake Park, Trenholm Park)

Name Title Phone Email
John T. Howell Athletic Coordinator (803) 760-3898 John.Howell@rcrc.state.sc.us

District 3 Athletic Coordinator (Blythewood Park, Kelly Mill Sports Complex, North Spring Park)

Name Title Phone Email
Fredrick Hoskins Athletic Coordinator (803) 587-3682 Fredick.Hoskins@rcrc.state.sc.us

District 3 Athletic Coordinator (Kelly Mill Sports Complex, Killian Park, Polo Road Park)

Name Title Phone Email
Hakeem Richardson Athletic Coordinator (803) 413-0611 Hakeem.Richardson@rcrc.state.sc.us

District 4 Athletic Coordinator (Bluff Road Park, Caughman Road Park, Crossroads Community Center, Eastover Park, Gadsden Park, Communtiy Center, Garners Ferry Sports Complex, Hopkins Park, Perrin Thomas Park Community Center)

Name Title Phone Email
Jess Sowell Athletic Supervisor (803) 741-7272 ex. 117 William.Sowell@rcrc.state.sc.us

 

Aquatics

Name Title Phone Email
Kareem Evans Athletic Coordinator (Aquatics) (803) 741-7272 ex. 130 Kareem.Evans@rcrc.state.sc.us

Parks with Adult/Youth Sports & Athletics

Here are a few of  our 37 Featured Parks

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