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SPORTS

Tennis courts

Several city parks offer tennis courts for public use. Some people prefer to play their matches on private courts. There are several of those to choose from, too.

• Arnette Park, 2165 Wilmington Highway. Open to the public. Eight lighted hard courts. For more information, call 433-1547.
• Dark Branch Racquet Club, 2400 Village Drive. Open to members and guests. Eight lighted hard courts, six lighted clay courts. For more information, call 483-6647.
• Fayetteville Racquet Club, 2636 Owen Drive. Open to members and guests. Two lighted hard courts, two lighted clay courts. For more information, call 485-4908.
• Highland Country Club, 105 Fairway Drive. Open to members and guests. Two lighted hard courts, five lighted clay courts. For more information, call 484-5061.
• Mazarick Park Tennis Center, 1612 Belvedere Drive. Open to the public. Eight lighted hard courts. For more information, call 433-1576.
• Rowan Park, 725 W. Rowan St. Open to the public. Three hard courts. For more information, call 433-1547.
• The Sports Center, 5951 Cliffdale Road. Open to members and guests. Four lighted clay courts, eight racquetball courts. For more information, call 864-3303.
• Tokay Park, 328 Hamilton St. Open to the public. Six lighted matted courts. For more information, call 433-1547.
• Lake Rim Park, 2214 Tar Kiln Drive. Open to the public. Two lighted hard courts. For more information, call 424-6134.
• Terry Sanford High School, 2301 Fort Bragg Road. Open to the public after school hours and when not in use for school-related events. Six lighted hard courts. For more information, call 484-9462.

Youth sports

Who has leagues?

The Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation department serves more than 4,000 children for spring baseball season alone. Spring Lake and Hope Mills have their own parks and recreation departments.

The West Fayetteville Recreation Association sponsors Little League baseball, which plays under different bylaws than the Dixie Youth leagues throughout the rest of the county.

What sports can children play?

Fayetteville-Cumberland County Parks & Recreation department sponsors fall and spring baseball and softball, football, soccer, cheerleading, basketball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Most sports are available for children 5-17. Football and cheerleading are for ages 7-12.

How much does it cost?

Registration generally costs between $20 and $50, depending on the league and sport.

Who is the contact?

To find more information about where your child can sign up, registration fees and schedules, contact the various organizations:

• Fayetteville-Cumberland County Parks & Recreation, 433-1547
• Spring Lake Recreation, 436-0241, ask for recreation
• Hope Mills Parks and Recreation, 424-4555, ask for parks and recreation
• West Fayetteville Recreation Association, 484-6140

What about volunteering?

Volunteers are always needed for coaching positions in the county. Contact any of the organizations at the phone numbers listed above.

Also, contact the leagues if you're interested in a paid officiating position. Find them online at www.littleleague.org and www.dixie.org.

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Who We Are Kim Kubit How long have you lived in the area? Six years. How do you get involved in the community? She takes photos at her sons' youth baseball games at Honeycutt Park. Her sons, 7-year-old Zac and 8-year-old Josh, attend The Fayetteville Academy and play for the coach-pitch Blue Jays. Kim estimates that she spends at least six hours a week at the baseball field during the season. The Kubits also enjoy water skiing on the lake near their home in Carolina Lakes north of Fayetteville. Tip: To sign up your children for sports, call Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation at 433-1547, or visit www.fcpr.us. To learn how to water ski, contact the Coble Ski School in Lillington at (910) 893-6494.

Staff photo by Marc Hall Who We Are China Young How long have you lived in the area? "My whole life." How do you get involved in the community? The 16-year-old South View High School student has been riding horses since she was 8. Most days you’ll find her at the Smith Lake Riding Stables, where she volunteers. Tip: The stables offer riding lessons, children's camps, trail rides, open riding, hay rides and pony rides. For more information, call 396-4510.

Updated: August, 2007