Program Type: Adult

Join our 2 certified RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) coaches on your quest to prepare for the Fargo ½ marathon. We will coach you through this training program that will include a running program with cross training to help get ready to run Fargo, Strong! REQUIREMENTS:

• A current minimum of 6 miles total within a week is strongly encouraged for this distance.
• Attending and running the Fargo Marathon on September 25, 2021 is not required to participate in this challenge group.
• Registration deadline is May 31.

Competitive league play in a recreational setting! Participation in this league is a great way to enjoy some outdoor interaction with your peers on a beautiful summer evening. Now with a new pole system to keep the nets tight. SEASON:  May 25 – July 29, 2021 AGES: 18+ yrs. | H.S. students are ineligible PLAYER FEE:  $42.00  |  SPONSOR FEE:  $115.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  April 20, 2021 REGISTRATION INFO: Team Roster | Info & Rules  LEAGUE SCHEDULES Coed Classic Women's Classic Women's Recreation *All sponsor and player fees MUST BE PAID IN FULL when team registration is submitted or it will not be accepted.  It is the team manager’s responsibility to collect all fees ahead of time and submit as one team registration. Questions ? Contact Wilson McLaughlin, Recreation Supervisor at 701-456-2910 or email wmclaughlin@dickinsonparks.org

Dickinson Parks & Recreation organizes golf programs offered through Heart River Golf Course.  For more information on leagues and lessons, please visit https://heartrivergolfcourse.com/.

Welcome to the 2021 Adult Softball League! AGE:  Players MUST BE AGE 17 by their 2021 birthday.  Players age 16 or 17 MUST HAVE written parental consent (parent must sign on backside of USA Roster and on the signature line of the DPR Roster). SEASON INFORMATION: Division:  Men, Women & Coed Season Dates:  May 17 – August 2, 2021 Night of Play:  Men – Tuesday or Thursday | Women – Monday | Coed – Wednesday Sponsor Fee:  Men & Women $200 | Coed $150 Player Fee:  Men & Women $52 | Coed $40 DESCRIPTION: This is a USA Softball sanctioned league with USA Softball sanctioned umpires. This league will follow USA Softball rules — allowing for a competitive atmosphere — yet with local league rule adaptations allowing for a more recreational playing environment. DPRD only has room for 24 teams per night. Click here for list of Non-Approved Bats: http://usa.asasoftball.com/e/build_batlist_w_pics_2000.asp SCHEDULES: Men's Classic Men's Olympic Men's Century Men's Roughrider Men's Sportsman Men's Recreation Women's Classic Women's Recreation Coed Classic Coed Olympic Coed Recreation UMPIRES NEEDED: If you are interested in umpiring please contact Wilson prior to the registration meeting!  All umpires are required to be USA Softball sanctioned and wear USA Softball uniform apparel. We will provide training and registration of all umpires.

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS

Miller Lite | July 10-11, 2021 Men’s Rec 4 West State Tournament | August 21-22, 2021 Last Chance | August 29, 2021 Coed West State Tournament | September 11-12, 2021

We will be conducting Lifeguard Certification, Re-Certification, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Courses on an as-needed basis. There will typically be one every month or every other month. If you would like to inquire about becoming a lifeguard or taking the courses please contact the Aquatics Facility Supervisor at 701-456-2074.  See upcoming courses below.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Please sign up for either session. COURSES OFFERED: DATE: May 7-9 DATE: May 21-23 TIMES:  Friday 4-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 8 am-8 pm COST:  $200 (reimbursement will be offered to those hired with WRCC) CERTIFICATION:  American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED with Waterpark Lifeguarding Module REGISTRATION:  Register through dates links above or call 701-456-2074 for more information. PREREQUISITES:

1. Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of course.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.  Candidates may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.  Swim goggles may be used.
3. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.  Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
4. Complete a times event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

• • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.  The face may be in or out of the water.  Swim goggles are not allowed.
  • Surface dive, feet first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath.  Candidates should not swim the distance underwater.  Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

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LIFEGUARD RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE

This course is designed to update your skills while also extending your certification for another two years. There are also courses for those whose certifications are still valid (or within 30 days of expiration) which allow them to continue working without having a lapse in certification. DATE: June 5 TIME: 9:00 am-5:00 pm COST: $100.00 REGISTRATION:  Register through dates links above or call 701-456-2074 for more information.

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WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION COURSE (WSI)

The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (including Safety Training for Swim Coaches) and Water Safety Presentations. COURSES OFFERED: DATE: May 1-2; 15-16 (Must attend all 4 days) DATE: June 12-13; 19-20 (Must attend all 4 days) DAY/TIME:  Sat & Sun, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm COST:  $250.00 CERTIFICATION:  American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification REGISTRATION:  Please call Andrew at 701-456-2074 for more information. PREREQUISITES:

1. Be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the Instructor Course
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills: Swim the following strokes consistent with the American Red Cross Level 4 standards – Front Crawl – 25 yards; Back Crawl – 25 yards; Breaststroke – 25 yards; Elementary Backstroke – 25 yards; Sidestroke – 25 yards; Butterfly – 15 yards
3. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
4. Tread water for 1 minute

Organized, competitive full-court 5×5 league plays in a recreational setting! Players interested in forming a team must obtain and submit completed registration packet information by the registration deadline. Questions? Contact Wilson McLaughlin, Recreation Supervisor at 701-456-2910 or email wmclaughlin@dickinsonparks.org League INFORMATION League Info & Rules 2020-2021 League Schedules | Standings Men’s Classic – REVISED | Standings Men’s Olympic – REVISED | Standings Men’s Recreation – REVISED | Standings Women’s Classic  | Standings Tournament Brackets Men's Classic Men's Olympic Men's Recreation Women's Classic

Welcome to the 2020-21 season!  This is an organized competitive league play in full-court 5×5 basketball. League will consist of interested players registering with Dickinson Parks and Recreation by the deadline date.  Teams are determined by a draft of all registered players. Please call Dickinson Parks & Recreation office at 701-456-2074 to have your name added to the Old Pro Draft list.  Players must also pay the registration fee at that time. Questions? Contact Wilson McLaughlin, Recreation Supervisor at 701-456-2910 or email wmclaughlin@dickinsonparks.org League Info League Info & Rules 2020-2021 Old Pro Schedule | Standings Tournament Bracket Old Pro Tournament

Grab your friends and form your teams to compete in this competitive fun-filled league. Two seasons are offered, Fall and Winter. Get your registration in early – max of 24 teams! Questions? Contact Wilson McLaughlin, Recreation Supervisor at 701-456-2910 or email wmclaughlin@dickinsonparks.org WINTER LEAGUE INFORMATION Curling Info & Rules Team Roster 2020 WINTER SCHEDULES Curling League Schedule Standings

Learn-to-Belay course is open to anyone ages 16+ who wants to become a certified belayer.  Being a certified belayer allows you to climb the rock wall during open climb hours.  Watch for future classes to be held. REQUIREMENTS: Must be age 16+. Must attend both nights to be certified.

This new Pickleball Program is designed to introduce you to the game of pickleball. These lessons will be conducted by Paul Hauser (Certified Pickleball Instructor). It will consist of pickleball history/introduction and instruction on the game. This new Pickleball Program is designed to introduce you to the game of pickleball. These lessons will be conducted by Paul Hauser  (Certified Pickleball Instructor). It will consist of pickleball history/introduction and instruction on the game.  If you have any questions, please feel free to give Paul a call at 406-200-4365. FREE PICKLEBALL CLINICS Offered each Saturday during the month of March in the MAC Gym from 1:00-2:30 PM. LESSONS TBD What is Pickleball ? It’s a great game with a strange name! It’s fun, social and friendly. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast paced, competitive game for experienced players. WARNING: it’s easy to start and hard to stop. The Basics 1. A fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. 2. Played indoors or outdoors on a badminton sized court and a slightly modified tennis set. 3. Played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. 4. Can be played doubles or singles. 5. Can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a highly competitive athlete or an older adult who may be a bit out of shape or mobility challenged there is a niche in this sport for you. It is a sport that will allow you to compete for life, make new friends and will bring a sense of satisfaction and enjoyment from learning a new skill. Come join the fun of America’s fastest growing sport….PICKLEBALL !