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Welcome! Bettendorf Parks andRecreation provides recreational opportunities thatenrich the quality of life for all! Please take a closelook through our fall/winter brochure as we haveadded new programs and opportunities!DIRECTOR’S UPDATE:The Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Department is excited to bring a wealthof recreational opportunities for you and your family this Fall and Winter. Please take the time tocheck out all the exciting activities that we offer for a wide variety of interests and ages! We have anumber of new programs and activities that we are offering that will help provide the quality of life thatyou want for your family. Remember to get out and experience some of our 24 different parks, or playa round of fall golf (there is no better time), or join our Life Fitness Center and start a newcommitment to your health. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to get out and take advantage ofthese fantastic family oriented facilities and programs. Remember, “Parks Grow HealthyCommunities”!NEW REGISTRATION POLICYSAVE $10 with our “Early Incentive” Registration price!www.bettendorf.org/registerThree weeks after registration begins; normal rates will apply!So, make sure to register early!Like us on Facebook!“Bettendorf Iowa Parks and Recreation”“Life Fitness Center”“Palmer Hills Golf Course”For all weather cancellationsof recreation programs, callour hotline! (563) 344-4467Summer Employment 2014Apply Now!www.bettendorf.orgClick “Job Postings” on home page!The City of Bettendorf has many summer employment opportunities forqualified individuals! From lifeguarding, to parks maintenance, to playgroundand camp activity leaders, we will keep you on your toes this summer!The City of Bettendorf, in the provisions of service and facilities to the public, does not discriminateagainst anyone on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, national origin, age, or disability. If anyonebelieves he or she has been subjected to such discrimination, he or she may file a complaint allegingdiscrimination with either the City of Bettendorf or with the office of Equal Opportunity, USDepartment of Interior, Washington, C 20240. “The City of Bettendorf complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals whobelieve that they have been discriminated against by an action of the city may grieve such action by filing appropriate notice. Forms areavailable at all city facilities.”www.bettendorf.org/register

Meet your Parks &Recreation StaffCity Hall/Recreation Offices (563) 344-4113Steve Grimes, Director x4115Kim Radcliff, Administrative Assistant x4011Yvonne Moen, Clerk x4006Cindy Carleton, Clerk x4114Liz Solis-Willis, Recreation Manager x4123Teresa Broderick, Program Manager x4533Mike Jones, Volleyball Program Manager 563-594-1898Chad Borland, Soccer Program Manager 563-940-8248Hot Line 563-344-4467Bettendorf Life Fitness CenterLiz Solis-Willis, Recreation Manager x4123Tracey Lopez, Program Coordinator x4111Mary Kurtz, Secretary x4119Mike Cranford, Tennis Professional x4532Palmer Grill Restaurant (563) 344-7169Steve Bieber, ManagerBettendorf Park BoardCommissionLarry Makoben, ChairpersonFrank Baden, Vice-ChairpersonGary Kamp, CommissionerSteve Gustafson, CommissionerDon Wells, CommissionerTo provide recreational opportunitiesthat enrich the quality of life for all. ThePark Board of Park Commissioners andstaff are very pleased to provide theprograms and facilities listed in thisbrochure. We try to offer a well-roundedselection of activities and amenities tochoose from, and we want you to have anoutstanding experience. Please let usknow of any suggestions or concernsregarding our programs and facilities. Wehope you take the time to enjoy the manyparks, facilities, and programs we offer!Palmer Hills Golf Course (563) 332-8296Jon Waddell, PGATim Johansen, Maintenance ManagerHerbert D. Goettsch Community Center (563) 344-4112Kim Radcliff, Reservations (563) 344-4011Scott DeNike, Building Supervisor (563) 344-4112Ron Maday, Park Ambassadors/Volunteers Coordinator x7170Food Pantry (563) 344-4126Park Maintenance Offices (563) 344-4105Todd Voelliger, Park Maintenance ManagerPaul DeBruyn, Lead Equipment OperatorRich Speidel, Construction TechnicianMerle Weirup, Equipment OperatorBettendorf/PV Youth BaseballAges 7-18Jim Smith at (563) 359-5841www.eteamz.com/bpvBettendorf/PV AquaticsHead Coach Paul Murphy (563) 445-0242swimdownhill@aol.comwww.BPVAquatics.orgBettendorf Trees are Us(563) 344-4115www.bettendorf.org/parksAffiliated GroupsMississippi Valley Track ClubAges 8 to 18 Ben Hulbert (563) 650-8500 orRudy Walker (563)332-5458www.eteamz.com/mvtcBettendorf Senior Citizens GroupTuesday/Thursday 12pm to 3pm at the HDG CommunityCenter$6/yearBettendorf Park BandRehearsals Thursday 7:30pm-9:00pmHerbert D. Goettsch Community CenterOpen to instrumentalists from high school onFee: $15 for cost of Park Band ShirtBand Director: Jim Crowder (563) 332-5879

Adult ProgramsMen’s Basketball LeagueAll players must be 18 years of age, out of highschool, and not a current member of an interscholasticor semi/professional team. Players may only play onone team. Teams must be made up of a minimum of 8and a maximum of 12 players. All teams must wearmatching same color shirt with numbers on the frontand back.Location: Bettendorf Middle SchoolRegistration Begins: September 16, 2013Registration Deadline: October 18, 2013Early Incentive Team Fee: $440*After October 11th: $450**Team fee and application must be turned in at the same time.League Day Dates TimeWinter Sun Nov 4 th -Feb 17th 12:00, 1:00, 2:00pmMen’s, Women’s and Co-ed Volleyball LeaguesAll players must be 18 years old and out of high school. Rosters must have a minimum of 6 and amaximum of 12. Players may only play in one league and with one team. Players may choose toplay in the Wednesday or the Thursday night league.Location: Herbert D. Goettsch CommunityCenterRegistration Begins: April 1, 2013Registration Deadline:August 9, 2013 for Women’s FallOctober 11, 2013 for Men’s & CoedDecember 6, 2013 for Women’s Winter (newrate)Team Fees:$210* for Coed and Men’s League$175* for Women’s Fall League$185* for Women’s Winter League (NEW RATE)*Team fee and application must be turned in at the same time.League Day Dates TimeMen’s Mon Nov 4 th -March 10 th 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00pmWomen’s Fall Wed or Thur Aug 27 th /28 th -Dec 11 th /12 th 5:50-10:00pmWomen’s Wtr Wed or Thur Jan 8th/9th-Apr 30 th / May 1st 5:50-10:00pmCoed Sun Nov.3 rd -March 2nd 1:00-10:00pm*In the Coed league, higher skill level teams will play earlier; lower level teams will play later.

Winter Sports & GamesPlay various active games and sports with friends while mom and dad shop for the holidays! Dodgeball,kickball, capture the flag, soccer, baseball, basketball, and more!!Registration Begins: October 28, 2013Registration Deadline: November 28, 2013Early Incentive Fee: $15After November 18th: $25Saturdays, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, and Dec 211:00-3:00pm, Ages 6-12 / Life Fitness CenterSpring Break Baseball & Softball CampsThe purpose of this camp is to introduce and break down the basic skills of the game for both boys and girls.Activities include the fundamentals of hitting, the proper throwing mechanics, and catching and fieldinginstruction.Registration Begins: February 10, 2014Registration Deadline: March 13, 2014Early Incentive Fee: $25After March 2 nd : $35Ages 6-12, Life Fitness CenterMarch 17 th , 18 th , 19 thSoftball 9am-10:30amBaseball 11am-12:30pmApril 14 th , 15 th , 16thSoftball 9am-10:30amBaseball 11am-12:30pmFall Soccer LeagueOur recreation staff will form teams according toschools. Parents, if you can help coach a team, pleaseindicate so during registration! We rely heavily uponparent volunteers to coach these teams. Park Boardshirt required ($18.00)Registration Begins: July 8, 2013Registration Deadline: August 16, 2013Early Incentive Fee: $25After July 29th: $354 Year Old Division (Co-ed)MUST be 4 by 1 st GamePre-K/Kind Division (Coed)MUST be 5 by 1 st Game1 st – 2 nd Grade Division (Coed)1 st – 2 nd Grade GIRLS Division3 rd – 5 th Grade Division (Coed)3 rd – 5 th Grade GIRLS DivisionSundays, Sep 8 th - Oct.20 / 12:00pm-5:00pm / Crow Creek Park Soccer ComplexFlag Football LeaguePractices will be held for EACH team on September 3 rd , 5 th , 10 th , and 12 th . Gameswill begin Sept. 17 th . Each team will play 1 game per night, giving each team 2 gamesper week. 10-game season, weather permitting. Players must provide a mouth guardto participate. Please indicate if you are interested in coaching. We rely heavily uponparent volunteers to coach these teams. Park Board shirt required ($18.00)Registration Begins: July 8, 2013Registration Deadline: August 23, 2013Early Incentive Fee: $35After August 4th: $45Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sep 3 rd - Oct 17th / 5:00, 6:00, & 7:00 Kickoff TimesGrades 1 st -3 rd & Grades 4 th -6 th / Crow Creek Park Fields #4, #5, and Post Office Field

Bettendorf Life FitnessCenter2222 Middle Road(563) 344-4119www.lifefitnesscenter.orgInclement weather may affect the LFC staff’s ability toopen or stay open. Closings will be announced oncable channel 9. Call ahead at 344-4119 during badweather to verify the facility is open.8 lap mile indoor track3 Indoor tennis courts2 Basketball courts1 Multipurpose gym3 Weight roomsActivity pool designed for classes,lap swim, family swims, swimlessonsAir-conditioned cardio roomCybex and strength equipmentCardio equipmentClean locker roomsSaunaPersonal trainersMassage TherapyFitness classes are offered for thecommunity! No membershiprequired!Pay by the session or purchase apunch card!Year-round classes include Pilates,Bollywood Fit, Fitness Combo, Chisel(group strength training), Aqua Fit, andsenior strength & balance classes.Specialty seasonal classes offered suchas TRX Circuit, Golf Flexibility, Women’sStrength Training, & TRX FIT.Check out our website for scheduleand fee information.Register in advance to guaranteeyour spot. All classes are filled on afirst come, first serve basis. Classeswith less than 8 participants may becanceled.Active Wellness Week at theLFCDate: October 19-26, 2013Each day during wellness week, we willhave demos/talks from wellnessproviders, free blood pressure checks,free one-day passes for non-membersto try out the facility as well as variousgroup fitness classes.Visit our website in September for a listof activities, lectures, workshops, andevents!Massage TherapyMembers can relax and enjoy asoothing massage by visiting our inhousemassage therapist!Table Massage: $30 for 30 minutes$50 for 60 minutesChair massages: $1 per minuteSchedule your appointment by calling(563) 344-4548.Services are provided by NationallyCertified Licensed Massage Therapist,Michael Eskridge

Indoor TennisClinicsDrop in Indoor Clinics:TuesdayStarters/Beginners 10:00-11:30am4.0-4.5 11:30-1:00pm3.0-3.5 1:00-2:30pmWednesdayAdvancedMembers: $18Non members: $20Lessons6:00-7:30pmPrices vary, pleaseGroup Lessons (3 or more)contact LFCYouth/High School Lessons*Three 7 week sessions in the Fall, Winter, and Spring*Guest passes are available for $8/hr + court time feeLeaguesCall Mary Kurtz (563) 344-4119 to put your name on a sub list!The LFC is a proud member of USTA!Other ProgramsContact us for more information about Cardio Tennis, Wheel Chair Tennis Classes, Special OlympicTennis Training, and Quick Start Tennis Balls + Philosophy “Play to Learn”Disc Golf Ace RaceJoin us for the Discraft Ace Race! This Disc Golf event features tworounds of 18 holes, one throw per hole per player. The rounds will movefast with Holes between 180 and 250 feet (55 to 75 meters)!Saturday September 14, 2013Players Meeting: 9:45am at the Middle Park Lagoon ShelterTee-off: 10:00amLocation: Middle Park Disc Golf CourseEntry Fee: $25 Registration Deadline: August 27, 2013**Player packs will be ordered on this dateADULT Member Non MemberPrivate Indoor LFC $46/hr $49/hrMember + Permanent Court TimePermanent Court Time-Reserved for an entire season (34-36 weeks)-Season begins second week of September and runsthrough May. This excludes holiday breaks includingThanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter-All players must have a valid membership to purchasepermanent court times-Guests playing on permanent court time will be charged adaily general admission fee and can have 5 visits on PCTwithout a membership.Meet our tennis staff!Mike Cranford, Director, USPTA tennis professionalMaria Escarza, Tennis InstructorBrent Hargrave, Tennis Instructor$24/hrSemi Private (2 people) Indoor LFC $25/hr $28/hrYou may drop off registration and fees at the Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Rd. in Bettendorf orcontact Joe Nobiling, Tournament Director (309) 269-9985 or joe.nobiling@gmail.com . Please makechecks out to Joe Nobiling.

Outdoor Winter RecreationIce SkatingMiddle Park Lagoon located on Parkway Drive is open for free outdoorpublic ice skating. For safety reasons, the ice thickness must reach 6” orgreater before the Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Department will approve thelagoon for ice skating activities. The light above the warming house will be green when it issafe and red when it is not safe.Cross Country SkiingCrow Creek Park located at 4800 N. Devils Glen Road has an official cross country trail used in thesummer months by various schools for track meets. This trail makes a beautifully scenic crosscountry skiing trail in the winter months! Crow Creek now encompasses our brand new “groomed trails” thanksto the help of a volunteer committee!SleddingThe most popular sledding locations in Bettendorf include Middle Park along 23 rd Street and the Palmer HillsGolf Course on Middle Road. Both locations offer great sledding hills for hours of winter fun! Come in from thecold and visit the Palmer Grill, located inside the Palmer Hills Golf Course clubhouse. The restaurant is opento the public from 10am-3pm Monday-Saturday!Dog ParkPlay with us at the Crow Creek Dog Park located at 4800 Devils Glen Rd! Thedog park offers different areas for different activity levels in your canine friend.Dogs must wear collars with current vaccination tags and city licenses at alltimes. Licenses are available at City Hall at 1609 State Street in Bettendorf.DOGTOBERFEST VOCTOBER 6, 2013 * 2:00PM-5:30PMWe hope to see you at Dogtoberfest! Admission is free and the first 150dogs in attendance will receive a free doggie bag! Come hungry, as foodand merriment will be available for purchase!Golf Cart TourEnjoy this wonderfully relaxing scenic tour of Bettendorf’s parks and trails asyou caravan along in gold carts. The tour begins at Palmer Hills Golf Courseand lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours. This event is very popular and has two tourtimes 10:00am and 1:30pm! Enjoy lunch before or after your tour at the PalmerGrill! Fall Tour is September 9, 2013 (rain date 9/10). Registration beginsAugust 27, 2013. Seats fill up the first day, so call early! Sponsored by Friendsof Bettendorf Parks Foundation563-344-4113 or sign up online at www.bettendorf.org/registerFor Sale by Owner September 8-9, 2013Looking for a great, inexpensive way to sell your motorized vehicle? ANYTHING motorized is allowed, so haveyour car, truck, van, boat, motorcycle, riding lawn mower, jet ski, tractor, etc. seen by many potential buyers!Located at the old Eagles parking lot south of Fayes Field on 18 th St. Cost per space is $25. Register atBettendorf City Hall Sponsored by Friends of Bettendorf Parks Foundation.

Community PartnershipsThe River’s EdgeThe Quad Cities very own indoor ice and turf arena is located at 700 W.River Drive in Davenport. Fall and Winter Activities include: IndoorSoccer, Public Skating, Flag Football, Hockey & Figure Skating, andmany more! For more information call 563-328-PARK (7275) or visitwww.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks“For Kids, By Kids”America’s second oldest children’s theatre is headed into its 61 st season! We helpkids ages 3-18 learn to express themselves imaginatively, dream big, and have fun.In addition to year round classes, camps, and workshops, wealso perform “Mainstage Productions” for the whole family toenjoy. We hope you can join the adventure! Check out ourwebsite at www.DavenportJuniorTheatre.org or call us at563-326-7862.St. Patrick’s Day DanceYou’re invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by putting on the green and “cuttingthe rug” to music that is bound to get up your Irish. The $4 admission fee,payable at the door, includes refreshments. This event is sponsored by theBettendorf and Davenport Parks and Recreation, HDC, New Found Hope, NewChoices Inc., and Vera French Pine Knoll. Friday, March 14, 2014 from 6-8pmat the Bettendorf Community Center.U-CAIR, United Coalition of Adaptive InclusiveRecreation AgenciesFacilitates communication and collaboration to promote, enhance, andsupport access to recreational resources available to individuals of allages and abilities in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities.Check out our U-CAIR webpage UCAIR.weebly.comFor more information, call563-328-PARK (7275) or visitwww.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks

Mark Your Calendar!SPRING 2014 – REGISTER JANUARY 27THAdult Softball (Men&Coed)Coach-Pitch Baseball (5-7 year olds)Coach-Pitch Softball (5-7 year olds)Junior Girls Softball (2 nd -3 rd grade)Novice Girls Softball (4 th -6 th grade)Cheerleading Clinic (6-14 years)SUMMER 2014 – REGISTER APRIL 21STSwimming Lessons (8mo. – Level 6)Summer Day Camp (5-12 year olds)Summer Playgrounds (6-12 year olds)Tot Lot (3-5 year olds)Sports and Games (6-12 year olds)Camp Mac for Special Populations (7-18 yearolds)SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIESChallenger Sports Soccer CampJamie Hill Memorial Golf TournamentRun 4 the Hills Cross Country ExperienceMLB Pitch, Hit, and RunMovies in the ParkGlobal Legends Basketball CampFamily Nights at Splash LandingFourth of July FestivalQuad Cities Pickleball at Kiwanis ParkContact (563) 344-4113 for more information!Remember to register early to save $10!www.bettendorf.org/registerBettendorf FacilitiesPalmer Grill2999 Middle Rd.Stop by and check out their great menu with a wide variety of delicious meals forlunch and dinner. Enjoy the spectacular views of the golf course while dininginside or out on the deck. The Palmer Grill is also available for large group parties either inside therestaurant or outside under the pavilion.Visit www.palmerhillsgolf.com or call (563) 344-7169 for more information.Bettendorf Community Center2204 Grant St.Also known as the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, this facility offersvarious rooms for party rentals. Host your next holiday party, baby shower, orclub meeting in our spacious Banquet Room (seats 100 people) or ourconvenient Canteen Room (seats 70 people). We offer affordable pricing to allmembers of the community. Visit www.bettendorf.org/parks to view therooms and call Kim at (563) 344-4011 to make your reservation.