February 21, 2023

Rec Department to launch Pulaski County Clubs this Spring

PC staff — Pulaski County Parks and Recreation Department staff. Back Row (L to R): Jenna Kinder, Chase Dunnigan, Brayden Morris Front Row (L to R): Hayden Alls, Tyler Holman, Shay Dunnigan, C.J. Burgis. Pulaski County Parks and Recreation Department photos

The Pulaski County Parks and Recreation department announces the launch of Pulaski County Clubs this spring. Pulaski County Clubs is a new initiative for the department that will facilitate the offering of special interest clubs to Pulaski County’s youth, adults, and senior citizens. Clubs will be offered each quarter during the calendar year in collaboration with volunteers from the community who are passionate about sharing their area of expertise.

“We are excited to have expanded the Parks and Recreation department in 2022 to include a Program and Activities Manager. This position is dedicated to expanding our offerings to community members of all ages and of varying interests,” says Shay Dunnigan, Director of Pulaski County Parks and Recreation. “It’s important that we continuously evolve the Parks and Recreation platform to reach more people in support of stronger physical, mental, and emotional health. Pulaski County Clubs is one of many new ways we intend to connect with our community moving forward.”

A variety of special interest clubs will be offered each quarter during the calendar year, with each club season running a total of 8 weeks. This spring, the 8 week season will run from March 26^th through May 20^th.

Pulaski County Clubs, spring 2023 offerings include:

Archery Club (Youth, 6^th – 8^th grade)
3 on 3 Basketball Club (Adult, Men)
3 on 3 Basketball Club (Youth, Co-Ed, 8^th – 12^th grade)
Bridge Club (Adults, Seniors)
Disc Golf for Beginners Club (Youth (15+), Adults, Seniors)
Flag Football Club (Youth, 8^th Grade Only)
Flag Football Club (Youth, 6^th and 7^th Grade Only)
Golf Club (Youth, Ages 4-14)
Line Dancing Club (Adults, Seniors)
Running Club (Youth, Adults, Seniors)
Volleyball Club (Youth, 5^th – 8^th grade)
Women’s Self Defense Club (Youth (13+), Adults, Seniors)
Zumba Club (Youth (16+), Adults, Seniors)

According to Parks and Recreation Program and Activities Manager Jenna Kinder, “It’s with the help of many volunteers, and the support of our county leadership, that Pulaski County Clubs are offered to the public free of charge this spring.” Additionally, she notes that in an effort to make more activities available to our community, Parks and Recreation will be providing the equipment and materials needed for registrants to participate in club offerings for the spring launch.

Anyone is welcome to register and participate in Pulaski County Clubs, however, in the event a club reaches maximum registration, Pulaski County residents will be prioritized.

According to Kinder, the department welcomes the opportunity to explore new club interests for the remainder of 2023. “We would love the opportunity to meet with community members to discuss their area of expertise and how our department can support them in sharing that with the community through the Pulaski County Clubs platform.”

Registration for spring Pulaski County Clubs opened February 20^th and will remain open through March 20^th. The community is encouraged to visit the Pulaski County Parks and Recreation website to view the spring 2023 brochure, which provides a detailed account of all club offerings. This brochure can also be viewed electronically by scanning the QR code below.

For more information, please contact Jenna Kinder, Program and Activities Manager.

jkinder@pulaskicounty.org | (T) 540.674.1513