RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Compiled by Spartanburg County Public Libraries

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AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Karyn Page-Davies or Tom Davies
380 Mary Hannah Road
Woodruff, SC  29388
PHONE: (864)969-3330
Contact for meeting information; Annual trial 2nd week in January
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None
DUES/FEES: $15.00/year
Promotes bird dog field trials and conservation of upland game birds. Horseback trials. Member Association of South Carolina Field trial Clubs. Affiliated with Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20071213

AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Gerald McDonald, State Commissioner
914 Pendleton Street
Greenville, SC  29601
STREET ADDRESS: 914 Pendleton Street
PHONE: (864)963-8869 (H), 271-6200 (W) and (FAX)271-6202
EMAIL: gerjaqmc@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.southcarolinaasa.com
The governing body for softball for South Carolina.  Organizes leagues and championships.  Sets the rules of the sport.
OFFICERS: Spartanburg District Commissioner-Billy Gossett, (864)583-4293, bgosse@spa3k12.sc.us
AREA SERVED: South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080227

CHESS CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Ronnie Rutledge, Vice-President
5125 North Blackstock Road
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)576-6035
EMAIL: info@spartanchess.com
INTERNET: www.spartanchess.com
Meets Tuesdays, 8-10 pm at Spartanburg Community College, Main Cafeteria in the East (#3) Building
DUES/FEES: $10.00/year; under 18 free
Players of all levels are welcome. Also plans tournaments and activities of instruction or improvement.
OFFICERS: President-Julio da Silva, (864)597-1401; David Williams, (864)573-9861; Spencer Mathews, (864)582-2551
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and Greenville Counties, Clemson, and parts of North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20070214

COON HUNTERS ASSOCIATION, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Steven Jones
531 Cannon Ford Road
Inman, SC  29349
PHONE: (864)706-7572
EMAIL: sjones@ssprod.com  or steven.jones@bmwcext.com
Meets last Thursday of each month @ 7:30 pm at club house @ 550 Hunter Road
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None, everyone welcome
DUES/FEES: $20.00 to join, $10.00/year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Come to meeting to join.
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Officers change in May
Date of Last Update: 20080620

FC, CAROLINA
Justin Collett, Director of Coaching
PO Box 170343
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)576-3625 ; FAX: (864)595-9024
EMAIL: excellenceinsoccer@carolinafc.net
INTERNET: www.carolinafc.net
Soccer programs, training and camps offered year round with team programs running August through May.  Board of Directors meets monthly.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Boys and Girls, ages 5 -18.
DUES/FEES: Varies by program, contact Carolina FC
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Sign up online at www.carolinafc.net  for Micro Soccer and Developmental teams (ages 5-10); contact Carolina FC for placement evaluation for Academy teams (ages 9-12); tryout selection process takes place in May for following year's Select teams (ages 12-18).
Carolina FC is a non-profit 501©3 organization providing soccer programs with professional training at all levels of play for boys and girls, ages 5 - 18.  Teams participate in CESA Developmental League, President's Medal Soccer League, and South Carolina Statewide Challenge League.
FUNDING: Carolina FC is supported by player fees and donations.  Scholarships are available.
PARENT AGENCY: Affiliated with US Youth Soccer and South Carolina Youth Soccer Association.
OFFICERS: Director of Coaching-Justin Collett, (864)357-1975; Director of Academy-Nestor Chacon, (864)621-1758; Director of Developmental Program-Brandon Williams, (864)497-2419; President-Sharon Koenig, (864)587-2119; Vice-President-Gregg Burns, (864)587-0995;  Treasurer-Ron Seto, (864)486-9485
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County and surrounding areas
Date of Last Update: 20071031

FREEWHEELERS OF SPARTANBURG, INC.
Andrew D., President
PO Box 6171
Spartanburg, SC  29304
INTERNET: www.freewheelers.info/
EMAIL: andrew@freewheelers.info
Meets 1st Monday, 7 pm; check website for location
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Application form and fee
DUES/FEES: Single $20.00/year; family $30.00/year. Memberships end at the end of each calendar year.
A Bicycle Club. Nonprofit community service organization, provides education and promotion of bicycle safety and a forum for amateur sports competition and touring (By-Laws, Article II).  Major events: Assault on Mt. Mitchell (spring), Assault on Marion (spring), Tour de Paws (summer), Tigerville Bike Trek and BBQ (fall), the Brevets Series, the Time Trial Series, and bike rides throughout the year at various levels.
OFFICERS: Assaults Chairman-John Bryan TheAssault@freewheelers.info
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080227

GUN CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Harry Gable, President
PO Box 779
White Stone, SC  29386
STREET ADDRESS: 180 Fretwell Road
PHONE: (864)576-3341
EMAIL: spartanburgguncl@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.spartanburggunclub.com
Open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 am until dark
DUES/FEES: $200 fee plus $150 annual dues
Shotgun sports and pistol: sporting clays, 5-stand, wobble trap, trap, and skeet. Clubhouse and grounds are available for rent for shooting groups, meetings, and events.  A 25-yard pistol range is open  only to members who have completed the Club's pistol safety training program.  The SGC is also a proud sponsor of the Scholastic Clay Target program (Sundays at 2 pm).  Fishing lake is located on the grounds.  Please visit our club's website for more specific information.
OFFICERS: Vice-President-Dennis Groce
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20070213

HARLEY OWNERS GROUP-SPARTANBURG CHAPTER; HOG
Jimmy Forbis, Director
PO Box 4894
Spartanburg, SC  29305
PHONE: (864)583-7559
EMAIL: forbisj@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.spartanburghog.com
Meets 1st Thursday of each month, 7 pm, at Fuddrucker's on Reidville Road
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle
DUES/FEES: $24.00/yr local; $45.00/yr national.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Inquire at Spartanburg Harley-Davidson; Applications also available on website
Family-oriented Harley-Davidson motorcycle group.
FUNDING: sponsored by Spartanburg Harley-Davidson
OFFICERS: Assistant Director-Don Morgan, (864)573-6382
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Greenville, Greer, Woodruff, Pauline, Roebuck, Blacksburg, Gaffney, Boiling Springs, Shelby, and others
Date of Last Update: 20070124

KINGS AND QUEENS BRIDGE CLUB
Janet Weir, Owner and Manager
108 Club Close Lane
Spartanburg, SC  29302
PHONE: (864)582-0520
EMAIL: jrweir30@hotmail.com
Meets Monday, 7 pm and Wednesday, 9:30 am at 2375 Country Club Road.  Tuesdays at 2 pm for newcomers and beginners.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None
DUES/FEES: None; Game fees for each event
Duplicate Bridge at all levels of skill. Bridge lessons are also taught in winter, spring, and fall terms by certified ACBL teachers. Partnerships arranged by calling 582-0520 or 542-1542.
OFFICERS: Co-Owner-Janet Weir, jweir30@hotmail.com
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina and Southwest North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20071113

PARTNERS FOR ACTIVE LIVING
Laura Ringo
P O Box 6728
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)598-9638
FAX: (864)598-9529
INTERNET: www.active-living.org or www.biketownspartanburg.org
HOURS: 8:30-5:30 pm
Partners for Active Living is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and supporting active lifestyles in Spartanburg, SC.  A Board of Directors governs the organization and serves a 3 year term.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080220

PISTONS WHEELCHAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION, SPARTANBURG
Sam Napier, Spartanburg Contact
195 Stephens Road
Roebuck, SC  29376
PHONE: (864)574-0978
EMAIL: SamNapier@aol.com
Meeting times vary; Wheelchair Basketball-Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm at Middle Tyger Recreation Center (Duncan Elementary School) across the street from Byrnes High School. (July-February)
Basketball, tennis, fishing and hunting, softball, etc.
OFFICERS: Howard Ware (Greenville), (864)630-5496; Patrick Barnes (NC), (828)248-2950
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Greenville, Union, Cherokee Counties, Tryon, Hendersonville, and Forest City (NC) areas
Date of Last Update: 20080125

RUNNING CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Beth Smith
PO Box 702
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)591-4261
EMAIL: srcmailbox@gmail.com
INTERNET: www.spartanburgrunningclub.com
Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7 pm, September-May for formal meetings
DUES/FEES: Call for dues.
The Spartanburg Running Club (SRC) is open to anyone interested in running/walking.  We are a family oriented non-profit organization devoted to providing members with opportunity to meet and associate with other who are interested in running/walking.  Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.
FUNDING: Non Profit
PARENT AGENCY: RRCA
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County, Upstate, and North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20060321

SKI & OUTING CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Conni Harrell
PO Box 2864
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)592-3405
INTERNET: www.spartanburgskiclub.org
Meets 1st Thursday, 7:00 pm at The Chapman Cultural Center
DUES/FEES: range from $25-$45
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Obtain an application from membership committee or at a meeting; also on website
We offer year round activities. In addition to several snow skiing outings per year, the ski club sponsors social activities at least monthly. Contributes to the Arts Council, and the Special Olympics. Summer outings include hiking, camping, rafting, canoeing, and an array of outdoor sports activities.
OFFICERS: President-Ted Mueller, 592-3405
Officers change in April (Elections in March)
Date of Last Update: 20080612

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH CAROLINA, AREA 12
Paula White, Director
110 Maryland Drive
Lyman, SC  29365
PHONE: (864)439-8703
EMAIL: white29365@bellsouth.net
Meets 1st Thursday of each month, 6 pm
The mission of Special Olympics South Carolina is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
PARENT AGENCY: Special Olympics South Carolina
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties
Date of Last Update: 20070814

TENNIS ASSOCIATION, SPARTANBURG AREA (SATA)
Lou Buttino, President
PO Box 0711
Spartanburg, SC  29306
PHONE: (864)574-3941
EMAIL: lbjr1017@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www3.teleplex.net/SATA
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Men and women meeting USTA League regulations (ages 19 and older). Must join USTA.
DUES/FEES: $21.00 per person (subject to change)
Purpose is to organize and coordinate United States Tennis Association (USTA) League tennis team play for members. Provides Spring, Summer and Fall Leagues.
FUNDING: Dues
PARENT AGENCY: United States Tennis Association/South Carolina Tennis Association
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County Area including Cherokee and Union Counties
Date of Last Update: 20070816

YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION, AMERICAN; AYSO
Terry Stephenson, Area Director
9 Terrell Street
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)574-1720
EMAIL: terry@stephenson.name
INTERNET: www.ayso132.org
Meets monthly at various locations
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Ages 5-18
DUES/FEES: Call for information.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call to sign up
A non-profit, volunteer-based youth soccer organization which promotes the growth of soccer. Soccer programs based on the philosophy of everyone plays, balanced teams, open registration, positive coaching, and good sportsmanship.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County, Cherokee County and Polk County, NC
Date of Last Update: 20080219

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