Sports & Adventure

We offer a wide variety of sports, from instructional to competitive, and outdoor adventure services, such as hiking and kayaking, for citizens of all ages. To browse and register for sports and adventure offerings, click here. To see more detailed descriptions of our sports and adventure offerings, click here.

Contacts

Adventure Camps
Dawn Thomas 410-313-4623

Aquatics
Megan Freer 410-313-4720

Baseball (Western Howard County)
Jean Shea

Basketball (Youth)
Derek Ludlow 410-313-4716

Bike Trips
Dawn Thomas 410-313-4719

Camping
Stephanie Haas 410-313-4719

Canoeing & Kayaking
Dawn Thomas 410-313-4623

Cheerleading
Sandra Lambert410-313-4715

Combat Sports
Pam Honaker 410-313-1694

Dodgeball (Adult)
Derek Ludlow 410-313-4716

Fencing
Pam Honaker 410-313-1694

Field Hockey
Susan Markovitz 410-313-4674

First/Parent-Child Sports
Pam Honaker 410-313-1694

Fishing (Nightcrawlers Tournament)
Dawn Thomas 410-313-4736

Fitness
Nicola Morgal 410-313-4718

Football (NFL Flag; Terps/Steelers)
Sandra Lambert 410-313-4715

Football (Hurricanes/Warhawks)
Jean Shea 410-313-4626

Football (Adult)
Nicola Morgal 410-313-4718

Golf
Tessa Hurd 410-313-4637

Gymnastics
Megan Freer 410-313-4720

Health & Wellness Events
Mike Blevins 410-313-1691

Hiking
Dawn Thomas 410-313-4623

In-line Hockey
Susan Markovitz 410-313-4674

Instructional Sports
Matt Knoerlein 410-313-4705

Jump Rope
Tessa Hurd 410-313-4637

Kickball (Adult)
Derek Ludlow 410-313-4716

Lacrosse
Michael Milani 410-313-4706

Nature Camps & Programs
Stephanie Haas 410-313-4719

Rugby (Youth)
Sandra Lambert 410-313-4715

Soccer (Youth)
Susan Markovitz 410-313-4674

Soccer (Adult)
Derek Ludlow 410-313-4716

Softball (Western Howard County/CYBA)
Jean Shea 410-313-4626

Tai Chi
Pam Honaker 410-313-1694

Tee Ball
Susan Markovitz 410-313-4674

Tennis
Tessa Hurd 410-313-4637

Track & Field (Hershey Event)
Pam Honaker 410-313-1694

Ultimate Disc
Susan Markovitz 410-313-4674

Volleyball (Youth & Adult)
Julija Sajauskas 410-313-2765

Wrestling
Jean Shea 410-313-4626

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Sierra Baker, an eighth grader at Lime Kiln Middle School, has been an active participant in Recreation & Parks’ programs since 2002. In 2007, she was one of the first to sign up for the newly offered Youth Volleyball program. Since joining the league, Sierra has always shown great respect and sportsmanship during practices, clinics and matches. She has grown not only in her skills but also in her confidence to support the success of others. She is the first to volunteer to assist coaches during practices and lend a helping hand to the younger and less experienced players; and, no matter the situation, Sierra always has a smile on her face.

Frank Curley is a 19-year coaching veteran who successfully guides Howard County athletes during three sports seasons each year. He coaches fall football for the Elkridge Hurricanes; winter basketball for the Columbia Ravens; and spring lacrosse for the Howard County Lacrosse Program.

“We are proud that Sierra and Frank have been selected to receive the GoodSports award and represent Howard County’s athletes and coaches, respectively. Sierra is a great athlete and role model who consistently demonstrates what it means to be respectful, show commitment to her team and be an all around good sport,” said County Executive Ken Ulman. “Frank is an excellent coach and mentor who works hard to make sure his players learn a lot and have a quality sports experience.”

Both Sierra and Frank were among the 42 GoodSports recipients representing 19 local sports organizations honored locally at Howard County’s annual 2009 Celebration of Sports held in October. Sierra was selected to represent county athletes at the statewide ceremony, and Frank was selected to represent county coaches.

Gary Arthur, Director of Howard County Recreation & Parks said, “Howard County is fortunate that the number of young athletes demonstrating the GoodSports concept continues to grow, thanks to the efforts of administrators, coaches and parents. It is refreshing to know that, at the fundamental level, there are players and coaches like Sierra and Frank who fully understand what youth sports are all about – participation and good sportsmanship. ”

The GoodSports award winners will be honored on Monday, February 15, at a reception at the Maryland State House in Annapolis co-hosted by the Alliance and Speaker of the House Michael Busch. Members of the Howard County Delegation will be on hand for the awards presentation in the House Chamber immediately after the reception.

The Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks’ Sports Alliance is a consortium of Recreation and Parks departments, organizations representing sports officials, and youth sports associations in the region. Each member organization designated one player and one adult for the GoodSports Award.

The mission of the Alliance is to develop and communicate a consistent message that organizations and their players, coaches and spectators will be held accountable to a code of conduct that promotes sportsmanship and that keeps recreational sporting activities in proper perspective.

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