Adult Programs
Aerobics
Come join the crew at Ruston Parks and Recreation for a workout from head to toe. Aerobics has been proven to control body fat, increase resistance to fatigue, tones muscles and increases lean body mass, energy level and general stamina. Not bad for a class that is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:00 pm in the McLane Recreation Center. To take classes for one month, the cost is only $20. For more information or to sign up, please call 255-5800.
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Annual Furry Fun Walk
Tails were wagging and fur was flying at Ruston Parks and Recreation Department's fourth Annual Furry Fun Walk. Since this was the fourth time to host this event, we wanted to try something a little different so we held the walk at Cook Park on Kavanaugh Road.
We hijacked Cook Park and everyone gathered in the "Barking Lot" and waited with baited breath and puppy breath for the morning's happenings. The Barking Lot was full of dogs from A to Y that included an Alaskan Malamute to a Yorkshire Terrier. Other breeds that were out enjoying the morning was a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, several Malteses, and a Grand Dane. Some of the many donations were provided by Platinum Performance, Natures Menu, Canidae, Blue Dog Bakery, Diamond Pet Food, Earthbath, Dogswell, Beefeaters, NUPRO, Animal Naturals, Fruitables, Sojourner's, Natura, NaturVet and many more!
We had two special guests that participted in the walk with us: Sparky, the City's Fire Department mascot dog as well as Louisiana Tech's Bulldog mascot, Tech XX (XL) and his handler, Chance Snow. We are happy to report that everyone completed the one mile stroll but some of our four-legged friends needed a little help from their two-legged owners. Following the walk, we held a raffle and then each dog owner received a goodie bag full of treats, samples, coupons, and toys for their pet.
Thanks to Pick of the Litter, Tommy's Feed, Ruston Animal Clinic, O'Neals Farm and Garden, Community Trust Bank and Sonic for their generous donations. And, thanks to everyone who came out for RPAR's Annual Furry Fun Walk!
We hope to see you at the fifth annual event on Saturday, March 21, 2011 at 9:00am at Cook Park and bring a friend!
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Basketball
RPAR coordinates two seasons of Adult Basketball per year. The minimum age for basketball is 18 years of age and the team fee of $230 per team and is due the Wednesday before the league begins. Team members who are not residents of the City of Ruston are required to pay an additional fee of $10.00 per participant. However, the maximum out-of-City fee per team is $50.00.
The 2010 Spring season begins the week of March 22nd and the 2010 Summer league begins the week of June 14th. For scores and schedules, go to www.quickscores.com/ruston.
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Flag Football
RPAR facilitates a men's adult 7 on 7 fall Flag Football League that begins the week of September 13th and finishes before the holiday season begins. You must be at least 18 years of age and the team fee of $230 is due by Wednesday, September 8th. Team members who are not residents of the City of Ruston are required to pay an additional fee of $10 per participant. However, the maximum out-of-city fee per team is $50. If you are not currently on a team, sign up as a Free Agent and get drafted by a team. Our Free Agents List can be found at www.quickscores.com/ruston along with schedules, scores and waivers.
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Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is hosted during each of our regular softball seasons. The women hit from field #1 and attempt to hit a pitched ball over the 200 foot fence and the men swing on field #2 and try to hit over the 300 foot fence. Each participant will receive a maximum of 5 outs or 12 swings, whichever comes first. Foul balls and swinging strikes will count as outs. The ball must travel over the softball field fence to be considered a home run. The event is free and we present a best male and female hitter with prizes. For more information, contact the RPAR office at 255-5800.
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Softball
RPAR offers two softball seasons each year, one in the Spring/Summer and one in the Fall. Each season offers 4 divisions: Women's, Church, Coed (equal number of men & women) and Men’s Industrial. The team fee is $280 and is due the Wednesday before the league begins. Team members who are not residents of the City of Ruston are required to pay an additional fee of $10 per participant. However, the maximum out-of-city fee per team is $50. During each season, we will host a Home Run Derby for males and females to show off their home run hitting skills. Schedules, scores and our Free Agent Lists can be found on Quickscores and all games are played in the evening at the J. C. Love Athletic Complex on Ball Park Road.
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Stroller Strides
As excited as new Moms are about the birth of their baby, they also cannot believe the body that's been left behind. A round, voluptuous body seemed beautiful while pregnant and seems like bread dough after labor and birth. What makes matters worse is that new Moms usually don't have time to do traditional exercise, and should not be dieting. Wait, there is hope through RPAR's Stroller Strides classes. And, you don't have to have a jogging stroller to attend class - just make sure your stroller is sturdy and not prone to tipping.
Stroller Strides incorporates the environment, resistance tubing and Mom's stroller to get an all-over body workout in just 60 minutes. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:15am in Cook Park, Mom's gather for their one hour workout with certified instructor Maryanne Smith. For more detailed information, please contact her at 318-243-7727 or visit www.strollerstrides.net/ruston.
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Tap Dancing
Looking for a way to stay young? Then dance, it does a body good! Dancing has been proven to provide both physical and psychological benefits. For example, dancing boosts your memory and reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s disease while easing your stress because it allows a physical and emotional release. Last but not least, dancing will lift your spirits by activating the brain’s pleasure circuits. Tap dancing is a theatrical dance that uses basic yet precise rhythmical foot movements and the Dixie Dancer add their entertaining choreography which makes the class enjoyable. Consider, flat stepping to the McLane Recreation Center on Fridays at 10:00am to tap dance your way to wellness. The fee is $25/month and the first class is free!!
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Volleyball
Come ace, bump and cross-court attack for coed volleyball pickup night on Thursday evenings. Each week, the net will be set up at 6:00pm for anyone that wants to play a little recreational volleyball with friends. It's free to play so invite as many companions to come out to the Bobby James Gym each Thursday.
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Zumba Dance Class
Let's face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW!
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The goal is simple: Zumba wants you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. Enthusiasts of Zumba achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba class!
Class is held each Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00pm and on Saturdays at 9:30am in the McLane Recreation Center. The cost is only $1 per class per person and your first class is free.
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