Wicomico Executive Fitness Council

Start a Winning Loser Contest at Work!

2010-05-04T08:07:00.002-04:00

Each contest runs for 10 weeks. Join for $20 - half of it becomes the grand prize, the other half becomes part of the 10 weekly prizes. Weigh in once a week at a central location, and the greatest percentage of weight loss for that week wins! The great percentage of weight loss overall wins the grand prize. Customize your contest with a travelling trophy (goes from winner to winner each week, then the grand prize winner gets to keep it), weekly fitness tips, "Healthy Eating Thursdays," walks at lunch, etc. Get going on a healthier you!

For more information contact Pat Petersen at 410-548-4840 ppetersen@wicomicocounty.org

Stay in Shape while Schools Out

2010-05-03T17:10:00.005-04:00

Crown Sports Summer Leagues for Youth

Field Hockey (click here)

Boys High School Lacrosse (click here)

Boys High School Soccer (click here)

Girls High School Soccer (click here)

For more information or questions please contact Cole Lacey at Crown Sports Centercolelacey@crownsportscenter or 410-742-6000 ext 102.

Walk in the Woods and Trails!

2010-05-03T16:59:00.002-04:00

Join Pemberton Historical Park's new Walking Club!

Pemberton's brand new Walking Club will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 A.M. and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 9:00 A.M. from May through October, allowing participants to enjoy the most beautiful sights, sounds and smells the park has to offer throughout the year.

Become a PHP Walking Club member and:
• Make new friends
• Enjoy the outdoors
• Feel the health benefits of low-impact exercise
• Stay fit without the heavy fees of a gym
• Enjoy breakfast with other members once a month
• Have fun!

First Walk: Saturday, May 8, 9:00 A.M. Meet at the Welcome Center off of the parking lot.
Cost: $12 per person per month or $60 for 6 months (fee due first Tuesday session each month)

For more information, contact Kerri Liming at (410)860-2447 or pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

5Ks for everyone... all the time!

2010-03-08T11:30:00.005-05:00

"The Eastern Shore Running Club (ESRC) was founded in 1999 in Salisbury, Maryland as a non-profit organization with the Runners Club of America. Its sole purpose is to serve the community as a vehicle to promote running and walking as a tool to a healthier life style as well as lend expertise to various civic organizations with event promotion."

Check out http://www.myesrc.org/ for more information about this Running Club and how to start Spring 2010 on the right pace. Next race is....

St. Patty's Day 5K - Salisbury, MD
Elks Lodge - 2:00pm Registration / 3:00pm Start
http://www.macinc.org/5K%20Race.htm

Races are occuring monthly across the Eastern Shore. Sign up now!

Crown Sports Center - Upcoming Events

2010-03-05T08:16:00.001-05:00

Crown Sports Center would like to remind you of their upcoming leagues, clinics and drop-ins.

Baseball Academy - this clinic is offered to boys ages 8 - 12.
Get a jump on your baseball mechanics and conditioning. Clinic will take place on Thursday nights beginning this Thursday, March 4th from 6 - 8pm. Clinic will take place for 5 weeks. Cost is $99.00. There are still a few spots left. Don't let your young baseball player miss out on this great opportunity.

Session III Youth Indoor Soccer League - registration is still being taken for the upcoming league for teams and individuals. The league is scheduled to begin the weekend of March 12th. Games will take place on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Individual registration is $66.00 per player. Team registration fee is $575.00 . League will consist of 6 games.

Danielle Twilley Field Hockey Clinic - offered to girls ages 6 - 13 years of age.
Clinic will take place on Sundays from 12pm - 1pm beginning April 18th and will run through May 23rd. Cost is $66.00 per player. Participants will need to bring an outdoor stick, mouthguard and shinguards.

Women's Drop-In Soccer - offered to women ages 18 and over.
The Drop-In will occur on Monday nights from 7 - 9pm beginning Monday, March 8th and will go for 5 weeks. Cost is $5.00 with a student ID card. $10.00 without a student ID. Depending on the participation - it will be determined how long the drop-in will be offered.

Men's Over 18 Drop-In Soccer - offered to men ages 18 and over.
The Drop-In occurs on Wednesday nights from 9 - 11pm. Cost is $5.00 with student ID - $10.00 without a student ID card.

Contact Crown Sports Center at 410-742-6000 to register for any of our upcoming programs or clinics.

Youth Clinics at Crown.

2009-10-29T13:52:00.003-04:00

Crown Sports Center
Upcoming Programs and Clinics

Dawn Chamberlain Field Hockey Clinic
Starting Monday, November 2nd - Monday Dec. 14th (7 weeks)
7:00 – 8:00pm
Cost $98.00 per player
Players need to bring an outdoor stick, mouth guard and shin guards

Jim Berkman Boys Lacrosse Clinic
Starting Tuesday, November 3rd - Tuesday, December 15th (7 weeks)
Ages U9 6:00pm – 6:50pm
Ages U11 7:00pm – 7:50pm
Ages U15 8:00pm – 8:50pm
Cost is $98.00 per player
Equipment Needed - Stick, Mouth Guard, gloves, should pads and helmet.
Crown will have a limited amount of loaner equipment to be signed out.

Jim Nestor Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Starting Tuesday, November 3rd - Tuesday, December 15th
Ages U9 6:00pm-6:50pm
Ages U11 7:00pm-7:50pm
Ages U15 8:00pm-8:50pm
Cost $98.00 per player
Equipment Needed - Stick, mouth guard and goggles

Youth Indoor Soccer League (Session I)
Starting Weekend of November 6, 7 and 8
6 games - Referee Fees - $13.00 per team/per game
Team Registration - $575.00 per team
Initial Deadline – October 27th
After October 27th - Team Fee is $650.00
Mandatory Coaches Meeting – Tues. October 27th @ 6:30pm
Individual Registration - $72.00 per person
Price includes a t-shirt and referee’s fees
Deadline to Register is November 2nd

Youth Indoor LAX League
Starting on Jan. 10, 2010
7 games - 7 weeks
Games will be on Sundays – Doubleheader League (teams will play twice every Other Sunday.
Local High Schools may have some Saturday night games.
Cost - $700.00 per team
Referee Fee - $15.00 per game
Levels of Play- U11, U13, U15, High School B, High School A

Registration Deadline:
Open until the divisions are full. Once a division is full we will take a waiting list.
Manager/Coaches Meeting on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 6:00pm – Crown Sports Center.
TEAMS ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.

Fall Walk @ Lunch on the river

2009-10-02T16:15:00.014-04:00

The WiNPAC coalition held its annual fall Walk @ Lunch event on Sept. 23 under clear and dry skies. Over 100 people enjoyed a short ½ mile walk, healthy snacks, and friendship. The purpose of the event is to not only get people outside and moving but to show them how easy it is to make activity part of their regular workday.

Wicomico Recreation & Parks celebrates Play Day

2009-09-24T14:52:00.011-04:00

The Wicomico County Recreation and Parks celebrates "Play Day 2009" at their Kids Klub After School Programs. Over 200 kids participated in physical activities including relay races, kick ball games, "Ships and Sailors", and dance contests.

An important component of the Kids Klub After School Program is being active. During the program at least one hour is dedicated to physical play including sports, cooperative games, and recreational activities.

For more information about the Kids Klub After School Program visit http://www.wicomicokidsklub.org/.

For more information about the Wicomico Recreation and Parks visit http://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/ or Wicomico Rec Round Up.

Welcome!

2009-09-24T10:52:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the County Executive's Council on Physical Fitness & Healthy Living.

The mission of the County Executive's Council on Physical Fitness & Healthy Living is to promote and encourage citizens of all ages throughout Wicomico County to adopt a personal goal of physical activity and responsible living habits to ensure a healthy quality of life. The Council will seek to publicize the many on-going efforts across the county designed to promote healthy living and to serve as an umbrella organization for important information and strategies available to achieve the goal. A particular emphasis will be placed on methods and opportunities to combat childhood obesity through the awareness campaigns designed to educate and inform about the real risks of heart disease and diabetes.

Stay tuned for more postings and updates about Fitness and Health opportunities in Wicomico County!