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MORE THAN “JUST A DANCE”

Daddy Daughter DanceBy Barry Tramel pg 8

TALE OF THE TRAILLegacy Trail Park

By James Briggs pg 5

OPENINGShots

Holiday’s at Andrews parkThis years Holiday Celebration at Andrews Park for the first time included an

ice skating rink that was placed inside the Bob Villani Basketball Courts.

Highlights

2014WinterSeasonIssue

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICESLocation: 201-C W. Gray St. | Phone: 405-366-5472Fax: 405-366-5470

Jud Foster, Director of Parks and RecreationBill Ulch, Parks SuperintendentJEFF HILL, Recreation SuperintendentJames Briggs, Park PlannerMitch Miles, Park PlannerWayne Parrish, Sports CoordinatorSuzanne Terry, Program CoordinatorSherrel Sheriff, Administrative Tech

Dance classes |Page 4Parks spotlight |Page 5Legacy Trails Park - Tale of the Trail

Fitness programs |Page 6 Martial arts |Page 7Recreation spotlight |Page 8Daddy daughter dance - More than “just a dance”

Facility guide & schedule |Page 10 & 11Park information and legend |Page 12 & 13Park Rentals |Page 14

12th avenue recreation CenterLocation: 1701 12th NE Ave. | Phone: 405-292-7275Steve yohn, Recreation Supervisor

Irving recreation CenterLocation: 125 Vicksburg | Phone: 405-292-9774Harold lee, Recreation Supervisor

Whittier recreation centerLocation: 2000 W. Brooks | Phone: 405-292-9703Jason Olsen, Recreation Supervisor

Senior citizens CenterLocation: 329 S. Peters | Phone: 405-329-4200Sandi lassiter, Recreation Supervisor

Little axe community centerLocation: 1000 168th Ave. NE | Phone: 405-292-9770Pam sharp, Recreation Supervisor

westwood golf courseLocation: 2400 Westport Dr. | Phone: 405-292-9700

Westwood tennis centerLocation: 2400 Westport Dr. | Phone: 405-366-8859| David minihan, Tennis Pro

FACILITIES

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Event calendarDaddy daughter dance |Feb 8

Trout derby & clinic |April 4 & 5

Earth day celebration |April 27

Junior Jammer Volleyball deadline |March 7

Youth baseball & Softball deadline |March 14

Hershey track meet |May

DANCETippy toes Dance Class

Irving Recreation CenterMonday Classes $50/SessionToddler & Me (18 mo.- 3 yrs.) 5:00pmTippi Toes I (3-4 yrs.) 6:15pmTippi Toes II (5-7 yrs.) 7:00pmThursday Classes $50/SessionTiny Hip-Hop Jazz (4-6 yrs.) 6:00pmHip-Hop Jazz (5-7 yrs.) 6:45pm

361-3620/tracy@tippitoesdance.com

FlamencoIrving Recreation Center

Friday Classes $8/ClassKids Zumba Flamenco 5:00pmAdult Zumba Flamenco 6:00pmBeg./Intermediate Flamenco 7:00pmAdvanced Flamenco 8:00pm

326-2848/pandora@spanishdancers.org

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Clogging classWhitter Recreation Center

Tuesday Classes $48/8 ClassesKids Clogging (6-12 yrs.) 6:00pmIntermediate (13 & up) 7:00pmThursday Classes $48/8 ClassesAdvanced 6:00pm

360-8018/ljzj@aol.com

Sydney’s art in motionLittle Axe Community Center

Monday Classes $25/MonthBallet, Tap & Jazz I (5-8 yrs.) 4:00pmPom Dance I (5-8 yrs.) 4:45pmMini Company I (5-8 yrs.) 5:15pmMini Company II (5-8 yrs.) 6:00pmJazz & Lyrical II (9-14 yrs.) 6:45pmPom Dance II (9-14 yrs.) 7:30pmTuesday ClassesSenior Company (5-8 yrs.) 6:30pmBallet, Tap & Jazz I (3-8 yrs.) 7:15pm

Whittier Recreation CenterMonday Classes $25/MonthsPreBallet & Jazz (2-4 yrs) 6:15pmHop & Jazz II (9-16 yrs) 7:00pmContemp & Lyrical II (9-16 yrs) 7:45pmPom Dance II & III (9-16 yrs) 8:30pmWednesday ClassesMini Company I/II (5-8 yrs.) 6:00pmSenior Company II (12-19 Yrs.) 7:15pmIntro to Improv Dance 8:00pm

816-7333/www.sydneysartinmotion.us

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ParkSpotlight

Not long ago, there was a series of run-down gravel yards and pole barns along the railroad tracks north and south of Norman’s downtown Main Street that were home to various garages, recycling and repair shops, and storage buildings full of leaky, broken cars and other machines that had long-outlived their usefulness. Before that, there was a modicum of useful trade happening up and down what is now the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Line that strikes a diagonal line that splits the town into East and West Nor-man—everything from a lumber yard and livery stables to (later) a neighborhood gas station, a rendering plant, and even the old Rhodes Grain Silos (which were torn down just last year).But somebody saw potential in this land, and after a size-able investment by multiple groups, the Legacy Trail project came to pass. The origins of this wide, multi-use path date from the early 1990’s. An OU planning professor named Bob Goins spent years working with the idea of renovating the unsightly railroad corridor into a park-like setting. In fact, the 1889 Original Town site of Norman was centered on the railroad; and the area around the Norman Train Depot was maintained as a city park (Edwards Park). It was a grand space that was the site of many turn-of-the-century parades, picnics and celebrations. However, Edwards Park became more of a lawn and less of a park over time.So, with Goins leading the charge, the initial trail design was completed in 1996, and construction began in 1997. The old buildings were removed and a mile-long meandering trail was constructed—10 feet wide and lined with trees, pedes-trian lighting and an irrigated landscape. Over time, various benches and sculptures were established along the trail, and the Santa Fe Depot was restored to its original glory to act as the Norman Station for the AMTRAK Heartland Flyer (a daily

route connecting Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas).Five historical sculpture plazas along the trail in the down-town area tell the tale of Norman—from pre-European settlement up to the state’s centennial in 2007 (with a spe-cial stop along the way for the James Garner Plaza, where Norman’s Favorite Son can forever keep an eye on the old Sooner Theatre across the street from him, at the corner of Main Street and the Trail).The success of the original project inspired the construction of other segments of trail both north and south of the orig-inal mile of Legacy Trail. In 2013, the Parks and Recreation Department completed a “missing link” in this trail along Duffy Street from Jenkins over to Asp and then down Asp to Campus Corner. All of this is part of a plan to link Norman’s major sites and events along a single, identifiable trail sys-tem, which uses the same paving, lighting and site furnish-ing details. With this just-completed section, the trail now stretches from Highway 9 & Chautauqua Street (by the Lloyd Noble Center), across the OU Campus, through Campus Cor-ner and Downtown Norman, up to Robinson Street and then west to the University Town Center shopping area and over I-35, where it will end up at the Ruby Grant Community Park at Franklin Road & 36th Avenue Northwest. There are even plans to someday construct an extension that will head east along Highway 9 towards Lake Thunderbird.All of this provides an alternative mode of transportation for those who would rather walk or bike; and that idea of getting out of your vehicle and reducing traffic and air pol-lution is a basic tenant of the Legacy Trail system. The Parks and Recreation Department has been a proud partner in this project, from its origins as downtown’s Edwards Park to what is now Legacy Trail across the whole town.

PARKS SPOTLIGHTBy JAMES BRIGGS, Park PlannerTale of the trail

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FitnessJazzercise 12th Avenue Recreation CenterMonday-Thursday 5:45pmSaturday 9:00am

821-0220

Boot Camp 12th Avenue Recreation CenterMon, Wed & Fri 6:00amMon & Fri 8:15amTues & Thu 6:15am

308-3523

Sit and be fitSenior Citizens CenterTuesdays & Thursdays (Seniors Only) 10:00am

Zumba $35/10 weeks12th Avenue Recreation CenterSaturday 10:30amSunday 6:00pm

514-2022

Stroller-based fitnessAndrews ParkMonday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am

www.babybootcamp.com

BOOT CAMP @ THE PARKAndrews Park

308-3523/www.wells-fitness.com

Cardio Plus/Zumba Senior Citizens CenterMonday & Friday (Seniors Only) 9:00am

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Martial artsTAE KWON DO $35/SessionMonday & Wednesday Norman High School South GymBeginner Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5-12) 6:15pmAdvanced Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5-12) 7:00pmAdult Tae Kwon Do (13 & up) 7:45pmTuesday & Thursday Norman High School South GymMixed Adult & Youth Classes 6:30pm

329-6846/emrugh@cox.net

Buijinkan budo taijutsu $40/8 Weeks12th Avenue Recreation CenterTuesday (13 & up) 9:00pmFriday (13 & up) 8:00pm

American Karate $50/10 WeeksMonday 12th Avenue Recreation CenterAdvanced Karate 5:00pmBeginner Karate 6:00pmAdult Karate 7:15pmTuesday 12th Avenue Recreation CenterBeginner Karate 5:00pmAdvanced Karate 6:00pmAdult Karate 7:15pmSaturdays Whittier Recreation CenterKarate 10:00am

Aikido $40/Month12th Avenue Recreation Center 329-9024Wednesday 6:00pmGoju karate $20/SessionIrving Recreation Center 706-621-8778/sandersma@gmail.comTuesday (8 & up) 6:30pm

kung fu $30/month12th Avenure Recreation CenterThursday 7:00pmSaturday 3:00pm

Judo $20/Month12th Avenue Recreation CenterSaturdays 8:00am

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RECREATION SPOTLIGHT

Some arrived in limos. Others arrived in pickup trucks. Some wore tuxedos and prom dresses. Others wore blue jeans and hair ribbons. Some danced the night away. Others basked in the splendor of a great party. Some preferred Disco. Others preferred Country.But there was unanimity in countenance. Everyone wore a smile.The annual Daddy Daughter Dance, sponsored by the Norman Parks and Recreation Department, is one of our city’s finest traditions. It’s a chance for fathers and daughters, ages four to infinity, to spend time together and deepen a bond and make memories to last a lifetime.Last February, I made my Daddy Daughter Dance debut. My son-in-law was deployed with the Oklahoma National Guard, so I pulled pinch-hit duty, taking my six-year-old granddaughter, Riley, to the dance at the Embassy Suites.We had a fabulous time. Danced a lot, laughed a lot, ate a little, rubber-necked a little. Posed for photographs. Walked the Embassy hallways like we were the king and queen of the court. In general, just acted like we were out on the town. Which we were.It was a chance for a grown man to relive a little of his youth, and the chance for a little girl to act a little grown up. A chance for busy men to take a breath and remember what’s important. A chance to see people from all over town come together for the greatest of causes. To draw closer to the most precious thing in our lives. Our children.You don’t have to waltz or tango or two-step. You don’t have to do the Mashed Potato or the Twist. You don’t have to do the Moonwalk or the Macarena. You don’t have to do the Watusi or the Hustle.The dance is not about the dance. Just as playing catch with your son is not about the ball and the glove.The Daddy/Daughter Dance is about daddies and daughters. This year, my son-in-law is back from Afghanistan and available to take Riley. But her sister Sadie turned four in November. She’ll want to go. And I think she’ll need a date.

MORE THAN “JUST A DANCE”By BARRY TRAMEL, NewsOK.com & Oklahoman Columnist

9WWW.NORMANFUN.COM | 405.366.5472

DADDY DAUGHTER

12th avenue Recreation Center Location: 1701 12th Ave. NEPhone: 405-292-7275

JAZZERCISEMonday-Thursday 5:45pmSaturday 9:00am

Boot Camp$125/3 classes or $210/5 classesMon, Wed & Fri 6:00amMon & Fri 8:15amTues & Thur 6:15am

Zumba $35/10 weeksSaturday 10:30amSunday 6:00pm

akidoTuesday & Thursdays 6:00pm

kung fu $30/monthThursday 7:00pmSaturday 3:00pm

Judo $20/MonthSaturdays 8:00am

Other programsAfter School Program $135/MonthEisenhower ElementaryKarate $50 for 10 weeksAdult League Basketball $50 per PlayerOpen LeagueChurch League

WhittierRecreationCenterLocation: 2000 W. Brooks Phone: 405-292-9703

Clogging classTuesday Classes $48/8-ClassesKids Clogging (6-12 yrs.) 6:00pmIntermediate (13 & up 7:00pmThursday Classes $48/8-ClassesAdvanced 6:00pm

Sydney’s art in motionMonday Classes $25/MonthsPreBallet & Jazz (2-4 yrs) 6:15pmHop & Jazz II (9-16 yrs) 7:00pmContemp & Lyrical II (9-16 yrs) 7:45pmPom Dance II & III (9-16 yrs) 8:30pmWednesday Classes $25/MonthMini Company I/II (5-8 yrs.) 6:00pmSenior Company II (12-19 Yrs.) 7:15pmIntro to Improv Dance 8:00pm

American KarateSaturday Classes $50/10 weeksAges 5-12 10:00am

Other ProgramsAfter School Program $135/MonthJackson, Truman & Truman PrimaryJunior Jammer Basketball $60/SeasonFall & Winter - Ages 5-13 yrs.Junior Jammer Volleyball $55/SeasonSpring - Grades 3rd-5th GradesJunior Jammer Cheer $95/SeasonWinter - Grades 3rd-7th

Irving Recreation CenterLocation: 125 Vicksburg Phone: 405-292-9774

Tippi toes dance classMonday Classes $50/SessionToddler & Me (18 mo.- 3 yrs.) 5:00pmTippi Toes I (3-4 yrs.) 6:15pmTippi Toes II (5-7 yrs.) 7:00pmThursday Classes $50/SessionTiny Hip-Hop Jazz (4-6 yrs.) 6:00pmHip-Hop Jazz (5-7 yrs.) 6:45pm

FlamencoFriday Classes $8/ClassKids Zumba Flamenco 5:00pmAdult Zumba Flamenco 6:00pmBeg./Intermediate Flamenco 7:00pmAdvanced Flamenco 8:00pm

gojo karateTuesday Classes $20/sessionAges 8 & up 6:30pm

Bricks 4 kidsWednesday Classes $30/4-ClassesLego Building 6:00pm

Other programsAfter School Program $135/MonthKennedy, Reagan & WashingtonCIT (Counselors in Training) ProgramIrving Middle School StudentsPaint & Play $7/Class2nd Tuesday of Each Mo. (Ages 5-11)Kids in the Kitchen $7/Class4th Thursday of Each Mo. (Ages 5-11)Boom, Fizzle, Pop! Kid Science $7/Class4th Tuesday of Each Mo. (Ages 5-11)

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NORMAN Senior CENTERLocation: 329 S. Peters Phone: 405-329-4200

MondaysDominoes 8:00amCeramics 9:00amCardio/Zumba 9:00amCanasta 12:00pmDuplicate Bridge 12:15pm

TuesdaysDominoes 8:00amWestern Line Dance 10:00amSit and Be-Fit 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:15pm

WednesdaysDominoes 8:00amCardio Plus 9:00amCanasta 12:00pm

ThursdaysDominoes 8:00amSit and Be-Fit 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:15pm

FridayDominoes 8:00amCardio 9:00amCreative Writing Class 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:00p

Little AxeCommunityCenterLocation: 1000 168th Ave. NE Phone: 405-292-9770

Sydney’s art in motionMonday Classes $25/MonthBallet, Tap & Jazz I (5-8 yrs.) 4:00pmPom Dance I (5-8 yrs.) 4:45pmMini Company I (5-8 yrs.) 5:15pmMini Company II (5-8 yrs.) 6:00pmJazz & Lyrical II (9-14 yrs.) 6:45pmPom Dance II (9-14 yrs.) 7:30pmTuesday ClassesSenior Company (5-8 yrs.) 6:30pmBallet, Tap & Jazz I (3-8 yrs.) 7:15pm

The Little Axe Community Center provides outreach and referral services to the community. The center operates a food closet and assists with crisis intervention.

Pioneer library Information Stationwww.justsoyouknow.us

AgenciesAbsentee Shawnee Tribe 275-4030 Veterans Service 456-5184Crossroads Head Start 579-2352 or 292-6440Cleveland County Health Department321-4048Native American Commodity1-800-256-3398

ActivitiesAll persons age 55 and over can par-ticipate in activities. User fees $30 per year or .50 cents per day

Congregate meal siteMust be over 60 years of age call 366-1472 for more info or to make Reservations for lunch. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.

Tax aideFeb-April by appointment.

WestwoodPark Location: 2400 Westport DrGolf Course: 405-292-9700Tennis Center 405-366-8859Pool 405-329-5422

Westwood golf coursewww.westwoodgolfcourse.com

Green feesRegular Fee $24.50+taxAfter 2pm $20.00+taxAfter 4pm $15.25+taxAfter 6pm $13.25+taxSenior Fees $15.24+taxJunior Fees $7.50+taxOU Student $17.00+taxMilitary $22.50+tax

MembershipRegular $1,250+taxSenior $960.75+taxJunior $385+tax

Additional Activities18 Hole Cart (2 Riders) $28.0018 Hole Cart (1 Riders) $14.009 Hole Cart $16.00Driving Range $3.25/tokenGolf Lessons - By Appointment

Westwood tennis centerwww.westwoodtennis.com

Junior programsTennis classes for ages 3-18Visit website for details & program cost

Adult programsWalk-in Drills $10 per Drill TuesdayBeginners 7:00pmMonday & Thursday Intermediate & Advanced 7:00pm

Casual play $3 per player

Westwood water parkOpen May-August

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PARK Information

LEGEND

A Picnic

B Playground Equipment

C Tennis

D BackStops

E 18 Hole Municipal Golf Course

F Municipal Swimming Pool

G Splash Pad (Memorial day - Labor Day)

H Lake/Fishing (State license required)

I Shelter/Building

J Lighted Ball Fields/Rental

K Gazebo

L Jogging/Walking Course

M Basketball Court

N Soccer Goals

O Lighted Tennis Courts

P Disc Golf Course

Q Restrooms (April - October)

R Handicapped Accessible/Some Facilities

S Skate Park

T Dog Park

Sutton Wilderness

Andrews Park

Monroe park

Blake Baldwin skate park

PARK SITE ADDRESS ACRES FACILITIES12th Avenue Recreation Center 1701 12th Ave. NE C I M RAndrews Park 201 W. Daws 17.2 A B D G I K L M Q R SAdkins Crossings 2136 24th Ave SW 6.7 A B N RBerkeley 3750 Astor Dr. 3.1 A B D L M N RBrookhaven 1801 N. Brookhaven Blvd. 3.0 A B D K L M N RCanadian Trails 3600 Canadian Trails Dr. 2.5 A B I L RCascade Park 3499 Astor Dr. 4.5 A B D RCastle Rock 4136 Castlerock Rd. 10.0 A B D L M N RCentennial 411 W. Symmes St. .28 A B RCherry Creek 530 W. Stonewall Dr. 6.2 A B M N RChisholm Cattle Trail 2515 Wyandotte Way 5.6 A B RColonial Commons 1909 Beaumont Dr. 5.1 A B D M N RColonial Estates 1641 E. Lindsay 5.1 A B G I L P RCreighton Park 2001 Creighton Park 2.0 A B RCrestland 501 Crestland Dr. 7.1 A B I L RDeerfield 2501 Queenston Ave. 2.4 A B L M RDoubletree Park 2009 Timbercrest Ct. 1.5 A B M REagle Cliff 3901 Eagle Cliff Dr. 8.0 A B D L M N REarl Sneed 1381 Classen Blvd. 1.0 KEastridge 1700 N. Clearwater Dr. 6.0 A B D L M N REastwood 1001 S. Ponca 6.9 A B RFaculty Heights 1014 E. Lindsey 1.1 A B RFalls - Lakeview 3280 108th Ave. NE 2.5 A B D L M Q RFrances Cate 333 N. Carter 14.5 A B D I M N RGeorge Sutton Wilderness 1920 12th Ave. NE 160 H K L RGriffin Community Park 1001 E. Robinson 160 A B H I L P Q R THigh Meadows 1525 High Meadow Dr. 3.3 L N RIrving Recreation Center 125 Vicksburg A I M RJune Benson 209 E. Vicksburg .75 A B K RKevin Gottshall Memorial 5399 Cypress Lake Dr. 3.0 A B D M N RKiwanis 635 Sherwood Dr. 3.5 A B L M RLegacy Trail 200 S. Jones Ave. 15.0 L RLions 450 S. Flood 5.1 A B D I J K L O Q RLions Memorial 514 Parkside Dr. 10.0 A B D L M N RLittle Axe Community Center 1000 168th Ave NE 10.0 A B I M P R JMcGeorge 631 E. Eufaula 1.5 A B M RMonroe Park 1601 S. McGee Dr. 4.1 A B D I L N RNormandy 209 Westside Dr. 2.6 A B D C M RNortheast Lions 1800 Northcliff Ave. 40.0 A B H I P Q ROakhurst 1900 Oakhurst Ave. 2.2 A B M ROaktree South 2881 Oak Tree Ave. 4.1 A B L P RPebblebrook 2500 Overbrook Dr. 2.9 A B L RPrairie Creek 2025 Pendleton Dr. 3.5 A B D M RReaves Park 2501 Jenkins Ave. 79.9 A B D I L M Q RRotary 1501 W. Boyd 5.7 A B D I J M O Q RRoyal Oaks 430 Coalbrook Dr. 5.2 A B D I L M N RRussell Bates 800 24th Ave. NW 5.5 A L N DRuth Updegraff 505 N. Peters .5 KSequoyah Trail 410 Sequoyah Trail 1.9 A B K M RSonoma 1432 Glen Ellen Cr. 2.0 A B D M RSpringbrook 816 Branchwood Dr. 2.3 A B RSummit Lakes 3000 Summit Crossings Pkwy. 2.7 A B I M RSunrise 324 Skyline Dr. 2.4 A B D M RSutton Place 301 Sandpiper Ln. 2.5 A B RTulls 100 W. Vida Way 2.2 A B D I RVineyard 3111 Woodcrest Creek Dr. 3.3 A B L M RWalnut Ridge 3319 Walnut Rd. 1.0 BWestwood 2400 Westport Dr. 137 A B E F I O Q RWhittier Recreation Center 2000 W. Brooks C I M RWilliam Morgan 1701 Schooner Dr. 2.5 A B H I M L RWoodcreek 1509 Schooner Dr. 10.0 A B D L N RWoodslawn 1317 Regent St. 4.9 A B D I N R

PARK rentalsANDREWS PARK

BUILDING:// $40 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

AMPHITHEATER:// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

SHELTER:// $20 per hr (2hr minimum)

GAZEBO:// $20 per hr (2hr minimum)

COLONIAL ESTATES

ATHLETIC Fields ANDREWS PARK

ATHLETIC FIELDS

Lighted:ROTARY & Lions Park// $15 per hr (2hr minimum)UNLighted:// $10 per hr (2hr minimum)

Recreation Centers

12th avenueIrvingWhittier:// $50 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

PARK SHELTERS

Frances Cate parkNE lions parkRotary parkRuth updegraffLions parkreaves parkWestwood parkLittle Axe // $15 per hr (2hr minimum)Lions gazebo// $20 per hr (2hr minimum)

COLONIAL ESTATES SPLASH PAD

Shelter:// $20 per hr (2hr minimum)

ROTARY PARK

BUILDING:// $30 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

Rotary park shelter

Colonial estates shelter

Reaves park shelter

Lions park shelter

COLONIAL ESTATES

PartingShot

AJ Ward hits a free throw during the 2013 Fall Junior Jammer Championship game for the Se-nior Division at Irving Recreation Center. Norman Parks and Recre-ation offers several youth sports, including baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and cheer-leading. Check out what we can offer your young athlete at www.youthsportsofnorman.com