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Tom Sykes Recreation Center
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1501 Euclid Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704-432-4803
Fax: 704-432-4807
Get Directions
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am -9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For a complete listing of programs or to register for programs online, please visit eParks.
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This facility was dedicated in memory of Mr. Thomas Howard Sykes on April 12, 2007. Mr. Sykes served as Vice Chair of the Park and Recreation Commission from 1999-2000 and chair of the Central Park District III Advisory Council from 1999-2003.
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Visit our beautiful recreation center located with Dilworth Elementary School and take advantage of many fun programs and activities. Come by and visit our friendly staff who look forward to serving you!
Features and Amenities:
This Facility offers:
- Full-Size Gymnasium with hard wood floors
- Multi-purpose Rooms
- Youth Activity Room
- Tennis Courts
- Multi-Purpose Fields
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Tom Sykes Rec Center offers ongoing programs for children and adults - piano lessons, aerobic/dance class, karate and much more. Visit Eparks to sign up for one of these or one of our many other programs.
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Programs Available:
NBA/WNBA Youth Fit Challenge: Compete in this fun National Basketball Competition with other youth in 5 Basketball Skill Stations.
Top scores in each age group and gender will proceed to the Regional and National Finals.
Wednesday, November 11th (CMS Holiday)
10:00a
FREE
Tom Sykes Recreation Center, all participants must submit registration form (attached) at Tom Sykes and provide copy of birth certificate.
Middle School Mania:
Let loose with other local Middle School students for a night of Foosball, Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Wii TV, Dance Dance Revolution, Open Gym and more. Next MSM…September 28th, October 24th, November 21st, December 19th from 7pm-8:30pm!!!. Participants must register in advance. Come with an appetite because Pizza and Refreshments will be here too! Cost is $5.
Tweens Time
Join other local elementary students for fun games/activities. Each month will have a different theme. Next Tweens Time: September 28th, October 24th, November 21st, December 19th from 5:00pm-6:30pm!!!. Participants must register in advance. Come with an appetite because Pizza and Refreshments will be here too! Cost is $5.
Youth Yoga Classes:
Kids Classes on Wednesday's, 4:00-4:45pm for ages 6-11, and Teen Classes from 5:15-6:15 for ages 12-17 ($5/class or $15/month). Pre-school classes, ages 3-5, from 3:15 - 3:45pm ($2/class).
All classes are taught by Craig Colistra, Recreation Specialist at Tom Sykes Recreation Center and YogaFit Kids Certified Instructor. Yoga for kids improves body awareness and coordination, boosts mental concentration and attention, and encourages creative expression and many other benefits. Call 704-432-4806 to register.
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Teen Environmental Project
Attention all Teenagers!!!!! Interested in a Healthy Environment? Clean Water? Clean Parks? Enjoy the Outdoors? . Take action to help protect our local environment and educate others on ways to conserve the local resources and reduce pollution. We will learn about the condition of our local resources, flora and fauna, and ways to protect them, we will plan community projects (looks great on college resumes), and take Field Trips i.e. Kayaking, Hiking, Camping, exploring and enjoying nature. Contact Craig at Tom Sykes Recreation Center at 704-432-4806 or craig.colistra@mecklenburgcountync.gov.
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Start Smart Basketball
Start Smart Basketball is a program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports that teaches children (ages 3-5) the basic motor skills necessary to play organized basketball. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents basic sports mechanics without the threat of competition or the fear of injury. Sessions are held once a week for 6 weeks beginning Thursday September 10th, 2009 from 6-7p in the Gymnasium.
Youth Basketball
Register for Youth Basketball!!! Registration is from October 1st through October 31st. Practices begin second week of November and games begin Saturday, December 5th.
Available ages groups at Tom Sykes are: 7-8; 9-10; and 11-12 (copy of birth certificate required). Contact Craig at 704-432-4806 to register or craig.colistra@mecklenburgcountync.gov or go to www.parkandrec.com/eparks
Fitness Classes
Urban Shimmy Fitness Class, eclectic mix of belly dance and hip hop-inspired moves craftily put to popular music with infectious beat and rhythms Mondays, 6:30p, go to www.queencitydancingqueen.com or call Angie, 704-526-8845.
DanceOut, a dance inspired fitness class, is a great way to get the weekend started at Tom Sykes Recreation Center. Fridays, 5:30p. Contact Angie at call 704-526-8845. Go to www.QueenCityDancingQueen.com for more information.
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Trips
Plan to attend college but do not know where? Tour the following colleges and learn what they have to offer including academics, arts, athletics, student life, and history.
Appalachian State University
When: Monday, September 28th (Teacher Workday) 9:00A-7:00P
Depart: Tom Sykes Recreation Center
Cost: $20 (Lunch at Dining Hall Included)
Registration Course Barcode # 2522
Contact: Craig at 704-432-4806 or craig.colistra@mecklenburgcountync.gov for more information.
University of North Carolina at Asheville
When:Thursday, October 29th (Teacher Workday) 9:00A-7:00P
Depart: Tom Sykes Recreation Center
Cost:$20 (Lunch at Dining Hall included)
Registration Course Barcode # 2533
Contact: Craig at 704-432-4806 or
craig.colistra@mecklenburgcountync.gov for more information.
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Having a Birthday Party, Meeting, or Reunion? Need a Location?
Multi-purpose Room
Meeting Room: 1367 square feet $62/hour
Rental includes tables, chairs, LCD TV with computer input, podium and kitchen area.
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Activity Room:
637 square feet $31/hour
Perfect room for arts & crafts, small meetings, or other activities
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Gymnasium:
Half Court $51/hour
Full Court $102/hour
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