Park District Wins Grant

The Cordova Recreation and Park District announced this week it was recently awarded a $100,000 Footprint Field grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Footprint Field grants are awarded for the installation of a synthetic field surface from FieldTurf. The grant will be used to install a synthetic soccer field at the award winning Mather Sports Center.

This was one of only 17 Footprint Field grants awarded nationwide. A total of 63 awards were made under all grant programs totaling $2.5 million to organizations serving youth in 30 states. The Footprint Fields program, supported by Adidas, FieldTurf and MLS W.OR.K.S, Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative, is aimed at growing the game of soccer and providing safe, sustainable playing spaces in underserved communities. This grant brings the total amount awarded to Cordova Recreation and Park District from competitive grant programs to $6,996,798 since 2003.

The 2011 grant awards reflect the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s focus on improving the health and well being of children in underserved communities. The awards will support programming, coaching and equipment for players and the construction of safe playing fields that will facilitate the continued growth of soccer in the United States.

“The U.S. Soccer Foundation is proud to support each of these projects that keep our youth active, healthy and engaged in activities that provide a positive alternative to negative influences,” said Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO. “By supporting the development of programs and safe playing fields, we help ensure that children in underserved communities have easy and affordable access to quality soccer programs that support their physical and personal development.”

Since its inception, the U.S. Soccer Foundation has awarded more than $54 million to groups, both large and small, in all 50 states.

CRPD seeks donations for Teen Center

The Cordova Recreation & Park District is seeking donations of furniture or game equipment to for its planned Teen Center. The District is looking for couches, TV’s, computers, video games, movies, a pool table, ping pong, air hockey, board games, sports equipment and additional "teen friendly" games. Anyone interested in making a donation is asked to contact the District at 916-362-1841 ext. 36 or rachel@crpd.com. If the equipment fits the programs needs, drop off or pick up of the item can be arranged. The teen center will be housed in the Riverview Community Center, formerly Riverview Elementary School, at 10700 Ambassador Drive, Rancho Cordova, and is slated to open in the fall.

My Little Sweetheart Dance

Mothers and Sons and Fathers and Daughters are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day and dance the night away with your little angel. This special evening includes music, games, light refreshments, crafts, games and a photo too! Parent or other special adult must accompany child.

Saturday, February 12
6:00-8:00pm
Riverview Community Center
Ages 10 & Under
Fee: $15 • Price includes one child and one adult
Preregistration required by Monday, February 7.

ADULT SOCCER READY TO KICK IT AT MATHER SPORTS CENTER

The Cordova Recreation and Park District is excited to offer Spring men’s and co-ed soccer leagues at the Mather Sports Center, starting the week of March 6th. The leagues will consist of 7 games. The Men’s league plays on Tuesday and/or Thursday nights; the Co-ed league plays on Sundays. The cost of each team is $670. No playoffs - the team with best record will automatically be crowned champions! A maximum of 8 teams per league will be accepted, so don't wait to sign up.

Team registration will begin Monday, February 7th, pick up your roster packets at the Mather Sports Center, 3755 Schriever Ave., Mather.

For more information, please call 362-1704, or email mathersports@crpd.com