Welcome to MRPA
Our members work year-round to increase recreational opportunities and promote a healthy lifestyle for Maine citizens of all ages. We do this by supporting the professionals who deliver Maine's public park and recreation programs, and by serving as a statewide voice for access to public recreation and open space. We welcome you as a member.
July 27, 2010
Noted sports psychologist Darrell Burnett, Ph. D. to keynote MRPA Fall Workshop
Dr. Darrell Burnett, a nationally recognized clinical sports pyschologist and author of several books including Positive Coaching and It's Just a Game!, will be the keynote speaker at MRPA's 2010 Fall Workshop, October 21-22 in Presque Isle. For complete details and the latest conference agenda, visit our Fall Workshop web page.
Town of Bridgton seeks Recreation Director
The Town of Bridgton, Maine is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Director. The position was posted July 22nd and applications will be accepted into August. For complete details click here. Does your department organization have a job opening? Be sure to post it here!
Hershey Track & Field Championship Held July 6th in Bangor; results posted
MRPA is the Maine sponsor of the annual Hershey Track & Field games, a North American track and field competition for boys and girls ages 9 to 14, which culminates each year with a championship meet held in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Local competitions in June set the stage for the Maine state championships, held this past Tuesday July 6th in Bangor. Click here for complete results: Hershey's Track and Field Games
Junior Olympics Region I Championships Held June 25-27 in Brunswick
June 25-27 the Town of Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department and Bowdoin College hosted the 2010 Junior Olympic Championships for Region 1 (Northeast U.S.). Pictured above is U.S. Olympic Champion Richard "Dick" Fosbury, winner of the Gold Medal in the High Jump in 1968 and inventor of the famous "Fosbury Flop," Dick was on hand for the meet and gave a talk to the athletes and parents on Saturday night. For complete meet results, click here. Photos of the event can be viewed here: Junior Olympics
Registration opens for MRPA/Bill Bonnyman Memorial Golf Tournament
The 7th Annual Bill Bonnyman/MRPA Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Friday, September 24th at the Gorham Country Club. Registration is $75/person, which includes green fees, cart, 19th hole barbecue and cash bar and abundant giveaways and prizes! For more information visit our golf tourney web page.
MRPA sponsors Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition - results posted for May 22nd state championships at Freeport High School
Sunshine and friendly competition highlighted the 2010 PHR Maine Sectional Championships held Saturday, May 22nd at Freeport High School. For complete results and more photos, click here.
2010 MRPA Awards recognize achievement and excellence
We congratulate the winners of our 2010 Awards as follows:
Facilities of Merit Award
Goodall Park & Sanford Parks & Recreation
Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award
Keith Gray, Yarmouth
Outstanding Service in Therapeutic Recreation Award
Dr. Linda Meyer, Univeristy of Southern Maine
Distinquished Young Professional Award
Tammy Legere, Kennebunk Recreation
William V. Haskell Distinquished Professional of the Year Award
Tracy Willette, City of Bangor
MRPA Offers Ticket Discounts to Funtown/Splashtown and Water Country
Funtown/Splashtown/Water Country - Click here to find the participating department near you for $26 tickets to Funtown/Splashtown USA and $28 tickets to Water Country (ticket discounts available only for 48" and over)
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