Hanson Hills Recreation Area

 

Manged and Operated By:
The Grayling Recreation Authority

Summer Programs and Events


Spring/Summer Programs (Tenative)

Youth Swim Classes (Registration Form):

This Program is geared toward youth ages 3-10 who want to learn to swim, or improve there swimming. These American Red Cross Certified courses are taught by Jessie Gordon a local certified instructor at the Ramada Inn of Grayling.  (classes include… Tiny Tots 3-4 year old, L-1 (K-2) and L-2 (2-4th grade)

REGISTRATION:  Open Registration: April 17th at Ramada Inn
TIME: Tiny Tots– MW 3:00-3:30;
L-1 Monday 4:00-5:00;
L-2 Wednesday 4:00-5:00

AGES: 3-10 
LOCATION: RAMADA INN
 

Youth Archery Class: (Registration Form)

This introductory course is run by Northwoods Archery Club and offered to boys and girls, 5th through 8th grade. Classes teach safety, equipment maintenance, and basic archery skills over a six week period. Weather permitting students will also shoot outside on 3D target course.

DATE: 
TIME: 4 – 5:30pm
AGES: Boys and Girls, 5th thru 8th Grade
FEE: $25

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS ARCHERY BUILDING
DEADLINE:

Walk 100 Miles: (Registration Form)

An all ages program to motivate you at the start of spring. GRA provides the log book and you walk, hike or bike through the summer keeping an eye on your mileage from May 1st and October 31st.  Turn in your mileage and you will receive a customized t-shirt with your accomplishments listed on the back.

DATE: May 1st to October 31st       
FEE: $12.00 which includes logbook and t-shirt.
AGES: All ages welcome
DEADLINE: May 1
st, 2013

 

Men’s Softball League:

This is a Men’s Recreational League that lasts 14 weeks; starting in May and ending in August including a tournament. Contact Travis Hulbert at 989-390-2199 for League

details and registration.

DATE: 30 April 2012
GAMES: Monday thru Thursday
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS
TEAM DEADLINE: 25 May 2012

 

Women’s Softball League:

This is a league that starts May 18th  and runs for 12 weeks every Friday, ending with a tournament in August. Contact Michelle Nicholas at 989-348-3995 for League details and registration.

DATE: 18 May 2012 
GAMES: Friday evenings
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS
DEADLINE: 11 May 2012


Youth Golf Clinic: (Registration Form)

This Program is held in conjunction with the Grayling Country Club and designed to teach the fundamental and intermediate skills for a competitive golf game in young children. The program starts in June with a weeklong clinic then continues through the summer with applications including driving range and course play.

DATE:
Practice Starts
TIMES: Clinic 7:30am-9am
Range 2012
Range Practice 9:00am-10:30am

AGES: Boys and Girls 8 and up.
FEE:
LOCATION: Grayling Country Club
DEADLINE:


LADIES NIGHT PADDLE: 

Attention Ladies come out and enjoy some quality time and leave the guys at home. Kayaks provided by Penrods Canoe Livery if you do not have your own boat. Wine will be served  courtesy of Jansen Insurance Agency. All proceeds help support Grayling Canoe kayak Club.

DATE: June 12, July 10,and Aug14   
TIME: 5:30-8:00              
COST: $15 or $25
AGES: 21 and up             
LOCATION: Lake Margrethe
 

YOUTH LEARN TO PADDLE CLASS:

This is meant to be an introductory course to learn to paddle both canoes and kayaks. Boys and girls ages 5-15 will learn basic strokes, water safety, and fundamentals all while having fun. This six week class includes instruction, boats, paddles, and PFD’s. All you need is sun block.

DATE: June 18-July 23                                                           
TIME: Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm
AGES: 5-15                     
FEE $20
LOCATION:  Lake Margrethe DEADLINE: June 18


PADDLE DEVELOPMENT 1 PROGRAM:

This program is for young individuals who are interested in competitive paddling. Paddlers will receive performance coaching twice a week where they will improve their speed, technique, and fitness.  Athletes will be introduced to more challenging boats, age appropriate calisthenics .

DATE:
Session 1: June 4– July 23 (8weeks $40)    
Session 2: July 30-August 29 (5 weeks $25)
                 
TIME: Tuesday/Thursday 7:30-9:00am
DEADLINE: June 4
AGES: 8-18
LOCATION: Lake Margrethe
   

 

LEARN TO ROLL (KAYAK) CLASS:

This class is intended for people who would like to learn to roll a kayak. Perfect your roll with help from experienced instructors. Proceeds support Grayling canoe/kayak Club.

DATE: June 30th, August 18th                                      
TIME: 8:00-9:00
LOCATION: Lake Margrethe                                       
COST: $20 PER PERSON

 

Coed Softball League:

This is a league that last 4 weeks.  This program starts the first week of September and games are played two nights a week.

DATE:
TIME: Games are Mondays and Thursdays
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS
DEADLINE: 
 

Sideline Cheerleading:

Registration Form


MHSAA Physical & Consent Form

Cross Country Running Program:

Registration Form

 MHSAA Physical & Consent Form

 4th of July Firecracker 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Spring/Summer Events (Tenative)


SPRING THROWDOWN DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT:
Fundraiser Tournament for Grayling Rotary
DATE: May 18, 2013      
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                          

HANSON HILLS HUNDRED MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE: (WWW.FUNPROMOTIONS.COM)
DATE: May 25, 2013      
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS
             

THE MILITANTS TRAIL HALF MARATHON/5 MILE
(http://www.michiganhalfseries.com/Militants.html)
DATE: June 1, 2013
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS


HANSON HILLS CHALLENGE MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE:
(WWW.FUNPROMOTIONS.COM
)
DATE: June 2, 2013 
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS

MICHIGAN TRADITIONAL BOWHUNTERS JAMBOREE: (WWW.MICHIGANTRADITIONALBOW.COM)
DATE: June 21-23, 2013
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS

Firecracker 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Registration Information
DATE: July 4th, 2013
LOCATION: Downtown Grayling (Citizens Bank)
RACE START: 10:00am (Before Parade)


G.R.A. 10K:

DATE: July 27, 20123
CHECK IN: July 23, 2012 from 7:30 to 8:30 am at Middle School Cafeteria
RACE START:  9:00am
LOCATION: GRAYLING MIDDLE SCHOOL
FEE: $20
DISTANCE: 6.2 MILE ROAD RACE

AWARDS: Specially designed T-shirts to all entrants. Awards to top three finishers in each age group. Prize for male and female overall winners.

 
ROTARY FALL FLINGER DISC GOLF FUNDRAISER:
Fundraiser Tournament for Grayling Rotary
DATE: August 17, 2013

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS


12&24 HOURS OF HANSON HILLS:
(WWW.FUNPROMOTIONS.COM)
DATE: September 14-15, 2013
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS

SPOOKY 5K
(BENEFIT FOR GRAYLING CROSS COUNTRY TEAM)

DATE: October 19, 2013
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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