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Friarsgate Park
1712 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 732-3220

HOURS: MON-FRI, 3-10 PM | SAT, 9 AM-6 PM | SUN, 2-5 PM

This 19.37-acre facility amenities include a recreation building: gymnasium, club room, game room, arts & crafts room, kitchen, two racquetball courts; Fields: lighted Dixie Youth field; lighted softball field; lighted Pony league field; football/soccer field; playground; picnic facilities with shelters and grills.

Recreation Center Director: Andy Hastings
Email: 
fgp@rcrc.state.sc.us

Assistant Recreation Center Director: Julian Jones
Part-Time Assistant: David Crumlin

Part-Time Assistant: Chris Lorick


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PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
Many classes and events require a minimum number of participants. If we don't reach that number, the class or event may be cancelled or postponed.
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Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Ages 18+ . Join the recreational league for fun or the power league for a more competitive team experience. The season includes nine regular games, a single elimination tournament and t-shirts go to the league champs and will include officials for tournament play. Call the park after 3:00 pm to find out when each league will start. $80/team


Adult Racquetball League
Ages 18+ . Exchange phone numbers with other players in this league and set up matches to fit your schedule. A trophy will go to the winner. $15/month


NFL Flag Football
Ages 6 to 14 . NFL Flag Football for age divisions: 6-8, 9-11, and 12-14. Parents need to furnish cleats and a protective mouthpiece. Cleats should be molded with no metal. Game day will be on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are needed. Register by September 20. All coaches must be certified by the NYSCA. $56/child, includes jerseys.


Friarsgate Park Summer Hoops
Register starting April 1-May 17 (extented until June 7)for summer hoops. Kids play 3 on 3 in age divisions: 7-8 and 9-10. 11-13 and 14-16 play 5 on 5. A copy of birth certificate is required at registration. Age division for each child will be based upon child's age as of 8/1/08. Volunteer coaches are needed! The park will pay for each coach's NYSCA certification. Call the park for further information. $50 and will include a T-shirt.


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Dutch Fork Football Camp
9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ages 8 to 14 . Session 1, June 16-19; Session 2, July 7-10. Objectives will focus on fun, teamwork, and learning to be a better football player. Dutch Fork High School coaching staff will instruct. Register at FGP, but camp will be held at Dutch Fork High School. $100


Dutch Fork Boy's Soccer Camp
8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ages 8 to 12 . July 14-18. Camp will be instructed by the coaching staff from Dutch Fork. Come learn teamwork and fundamentals for the popular sport of soccer! Register at FGP but camp will be held at Dutch Fork HS. $100/child


FGP/Welcome to the Big Leagues Baseball Camp
9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ages 6 to 16 . Session 1, June 9-12; session 2, July 28-31. Come and learn the fundamentals from the best at FGP! Camp is instructed by staff from Welcome to the Big Leagues Baseball Academy. Instructors have coaching experience from high school to the professional level. All campers will need to bring their own glove and cleats. Call the park for more information. $70/child


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Kendo
Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Ages 8+ . Kendo is the art of Japanese fencing that helps students develop their body and mind. Call the park for more information. Instructors, Jerald and Page Wiley. $35/month


Taekwondo
Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Ages 3 to 17 . This class is taught by staff from the World Taekwondo and Hapkido Center. Learn to become more disciplined and develop both physically and mentally. Register anytime. $35/4 weeks


Tap and Ballet
Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:15 pm. Ages 3 to 12 . Class is taught by Karen Boyd, an instructor with 19 years of experience in teaching dance. Participants will need to have tap and ballet shoes, tights, and leotards for class. Kids will learn basic and advanced steps and will do bar work as well as class leads into a recital. We need at least 4 participants to start class. $45/4 weeks


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