Alessio Monsanto III keeps the ball away from the Wolfpack's Kyle Brown during a recent Parks and Recreation game in Dover.

Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition

PITCH, RUN AND HIT is a baseball skills competition sponsored by Major League Baseball, designed to test 3 of the most fundamental aspects of baseball:     Pitch - Throw pitches at a designated Strike Zone target.     Hit - Hit from a stationary tee for distance and accuracy.     Run - Run from second base to home plate for time.   Skill events are scored and converted to a total point score through the use of conversion tables.   Participants compete in each of the three components of PITCH, HIT & RUN and accumulate a total score based on his or her performance.   Boys and girls compete together in four different age groups, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14.  Winners will have the opportunity to advance to sectional competition, Team Championships, and National Finals.  Participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate for age verification.  No metal spikes are allowed.  Registrations will be taken the day of the event.  No fee for this event!       Activity #1480-219     Date::  Thursday, April 16     On-Site Registration:  5:30-6:00 pm     Competition:  6:00 pm     Location:  Schutte Park Softball Field #2     Activity Fee:  FREE

Jr. Olympic Skills Competition

JO Skills is a FREE skills program in which boys and girls compete separately and may advance through three levels of competition; Local, Regional and National.  JO Skills is intended to encourage youth participation in sport and emphasize fair and friendly competition. Boys and girls will compete separately in three different age groups: 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13, with participant's eligibility being determined as of Aug. 31, 2009.  Athletic Competitions Include: Basketball - Making baskets from designated shooting areas and the free throw line. Soccer - Participants dribble and shoot accurately in the fastest time possible. Track & Field - Tests youngsters in two fundamental skill events: the 50-meter dash and standing broad jump.     Activity #1482-219     Day:  Thursday, April 23     On-Site Registration:  5:30-6:00 pm     Competition:  6:00 pm     Location:  JWP Center Gym     Activity Fee:  FREE

Learn-N-Play Sports for Preschoolers - All Sport Skills

ALL SPORT SKILLS     Together, parents and preschool age children, ages 3 to 5, can learn and play various sports while practicing fundamental motor skills designed specifically for the young child. This class is a basic introduction to various sports (baseball, soccer, basketball, etc.) and will consist of skill stations, games and drills while stressing the fun of participating.  Age appropriate safe equipment will be used for teaching purposes. Participants are to wear sneakers. Minimum of 6 registrations.      Activity #0130-219                  Activity #0130-229     Days: Thursdays                     Days:  Tuesdays     Dates:  Jan 8-29                      Dates:  Feb 3-24     Times:  6:00-6:45 pm              Times:  6:00-6:45 pm     Location:  JWP Center Gym     Location:  JWP Center Gym     Activity Fee:  $15                     Activity Fee:  $15     Activity #0130-239     Days:  Wednesdays     Dates:  March 4-25     Times:  6:00-6:45 pm     Location:  JWP Center Gym     Activity Fee:  $15

Learn-N-Play Sports for Preschoolers - Baseball

BASEBALL SKILLS    Together, parents and preschool age children, ages 3 to 5, can learn and play various sports while practicing fundamental motor skills designed specifically for the young child. Learn-N-Play Basketball introduces the basic fundamentals of basketball, including ball control, dribbling, shooting, passing and defensive play, with fun drills & games while using age appropriate equipment.   Participants are to wear sneakers. Minimum of 6 registrations.      Activity #0131-219                 Activity #0131-229     Days:  Wednesdays               Days:  Tuesdays     Dates:  Jan 7-28                      Dates:  April 7-28     Times:  6:00-6:45 pm              Times:  6:00-6:45 pm             Location:  JWP Center Gym    Location:  JWP Center Gym     Activity Fee:  $15                    Activity Fee:  $15

Learn-N-Play Sports for Preschoolers - Basketball

BASKETBALL SKILLS     Together, parents and preschool age children, ages 3 to 5, can learn and play various sports while practicing fundamental motor skills designed specifically for the young child. Learn-N-Play Basketball introduces the basic fundamentals of basketball, including ball control, dribbling, shooting, passing and defensive play, with fun drills & games while using age appropriate equipment.   Participants are to wear sneakers. Minimum of 6 registrations.      Activity #0132-219     Days:  Wednesdays     Dates:  Feb 4-25     Times:  6:00-6:45 pm     Location:  JWP Center Gym     Activity Fee:  $15

Learn-N-Play Sports for Preschoolers - Soccer

SOCCER SKILLS     Together, parents and preschool age children, ages 3 to 5, can learn and play various sports while practicing fundamental motor skills designed specifically for the young child. This class is a basic introduction to soccer and will consist of skill stations, games and drills while stressing the fun of participating.  Age appropriate safe equipment will be used for teaching purposes. Participants are to wear sneakers. Minimum of 6 registrations.      Activity #0137-219                 Activity #0137-229     Days:  Tuesdays                    Days:  Wednesdays     Dates:  March 3-24                 Dates:  April 1-22     Times:  6:00-6:45 pm             Times:  6:00-6:45 pm     Location:  JWP Center Gym    Location:  JWP Center Gym     Activity Fee:  $15                    Activity Fee:  $15