Author: Decorah Park Rec

Save the Dates! Decorah Gear Exchange to be held October 8-9, 2022

Six local businesses and organizations are partnering together this fall to bring a new event to the area, The Decorah Gear Exchange. Held October 8-9 at Carl Selland Wayside Park in Decorah, this event will allow individuals to sell and/or buy new or gently used outdoor gear such as kayaks, canoes, tents, backpacks, fishing gear, bicycles, skis, lifejackets, car racks, camp stoves, and more! To note: No firearms or weapons will be accepted.  Proceeds will benefit Decorah Parks and Recreation, further expanding recreational opportunities in the Decorah area.

Those who are looking to sell outdoor gear they no longer need will have two opportunities to drop items off at Wayside Park prior to the sale: Thursday, October 6 from 4-6 PM and Friday, October 7 from Noon-6 PM. The seller will set the price or can take the advice of coordinators. If an item sells, the seller will receive 70% of the sale price, 20% will benefit Decorah Parks and Recreation, and 10% will go towards administrative costs. All items must be brought to one of the gear drop-off times. Unsold items must be picked up on Sunday after the event or will be donated.

The Decorah Gear Exchange is the product of a collaboration between The Getup, The Decorah Hatchery, Decorah Parks and Recreation, Driftless Outdoors, Luther College Center for Sustainable Communities, and Visit Decorah. Questions? Email alyssa@visitdecorah.com.

GEAR DROP-OFF
Thursday, October 6 / 4-6 PM
Friday, October 7 / Noon-6 PM

SALE HOURS
Saturday, October 8 / 10 AM-5 PM
Sunday, October 9 / 11 AM-3 PM

UNSOLD GEAR PICK-UP
Sunday, October 9 / 3-6 PM

For more information, visit https://fb.me/e/2Orv09Fx4.

Decorah Parks and Recreation fall program begins Monday, August 15. Registration can be completed online or in the Park-Rec Office. 

The following programs will be offered by Decorah Parks & Recreation in September and October. A complete list of programs and our registration form can also be viewed in our fall brochure.

Flag Football is open to students in 1st thru 6th grade. This program is held Saturday mornings, September 10 thru October 15, at Will Baker Athletic Fields.  Game mornings will consist of a short practice followed by a game.  Games will not be rescheduled if cancelled due to weather. Registered players should pick up their shirts and schedules in the Park-Rec Office Thursday, September 8. Registration due Wednesday, August 24.

Spikesters Volleyball is open to students in 3rd thru 6th grade. This program meets in the Carrie Lee Elementary Gym on Saturday mornings,  September 10 thru October 15.  Skills are taught weekly and then put to use in game-like situations.  Shirts and schedules will be available for pick up in the Park-Rec Office Thursday, September 8. Registration due Wednesday, August 24.

Adult Coed Slowpitch Softball: League play is Wednesday evenings beginning September 7 and running thru late October.  Games are played at Diamond #2 (near the Tennis Courts).  Teams consist of at least 5 male and 5 female players, with a roster maximum of 20.  Teams are responsible for umping games; 12-inch game balls are supplied. Official roster forms may be downloaded from our website or picked up at the Park-Rec. Office.  Schedules will be emailed to captains. Games balls will be available in the office on Tuesday, September 6. Registration due Friday, August 26.

Game Plan is open to students in 1st & 2nd grades. This program meets right after school and will include a variety of activities including sports and yard games! This program meets Thursdays, September 22 thru October 13, 3:15-4:00pm. Students will meet in the John Cline gym and walk over to the green space in the outfield of Diamond #2.  Maximum of 20 participants. Registration due Friday, September 16.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK – A fun, free, open house event for the whole family. No need to register, just show up! Join us in the parking lot behind the Decorah Fire Department on Saturday, October 15, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.  Kids will have the opportunity to explore their favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and city maintenance vehicles.  This event is co-hosted with the Decorah Fire Department in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, and includes a free hot dog lunch.

The 30^th annual Decorah Parks and Recreation Fair Fun Run sponsored by Collins Aerospace, Deco Products Company, Dental Associates of Decorah, Gundersen Health System, Oneota Valley Family Eye Care, The Family Table, was held on Saturday, July 16^th with 100 people registering. The overall male champion in the 3-mile run was Henry Weis of Decorah with a time of 17:25. The overall female champion was Grace Blikre of Decorah with a time of 21:43.  Kids 12 and under were also able to participate in a ¾ mile run.  The overall male champion of the kid’s race was Jameson Schissel of Decorah with a time of 4:17; the overall female champion was Ada Lyon of Decorah with a time of 5:17. Medals were awarded to 1^st through 3^rd place finishers in each division.

Kids Race (3/4 mile)

Male 6 & under: Flynn Thompson (5:21), Knute Hovey (5:29), Abel Baker (5:38)

Male 7-8: Eli Lyon (4:22), William Baker (4:41), Ossie Nordschow (4:49)

Male 9-10: Jameson Schissel (4:17), Bennett Smith (4:46), Carter Todd (5:00)

Male 11-12: Carlton Nordschow (4:42), no 2^nd or 3^rd place

Female 6 & under: Cali Hovey (6:29), Ava Harless (6:55), Dylan Miner (6:56)

Female 7-8: Ada Lyon (5:17), Regan Miner (6:10), Andi Dibble (6:56)

Female 9-10: Eva Butler (6:57), Alice Peterson (8:46), no 3^rd place

Female 11-12: Violet Schmelzer (5:25), no 2^nd or 3^rd place

3-Mile Run

Male 14 & under: Noah Fulhart (18:20), Keaton Nalean-Carlson (18:35), Bill Fulhart (18:47)

Male 15-19: Henry Weis (17:25), Chance Adam (17:47), Aidan Nalean-Carson (17:47)

Male 20-29: Tylen Burrow (25:07), no 2^nd or 3^rd place

Male 30-39:  Natahn Todd (20:34), Kyle Huegel (20:47), Jesse Lyon (23:18)

Male 40-49:  Lee Fulhart (20:15), Justin Scordina (21:33), Rolf Peterson (24:16)

Male 50 & over: Justin Gullekson (24:00), Scott Hervey (24:04), Dan Byrnes (24:09)

Female 14 & under: Jodi Fulhart (23:59), Jilian Volz (29:28), Kylie Brincks (46:40)

Female 15-19:  Grace Blikre (21:43), Kamryn Steines (21:46), McKenzie Riley (22:12)

Female 20-29: No entrants in this age division

Female 30-39: Megan Lyon (23:17), Stacy Miner (25:28), Elizabeth Uhlenhake (28:53)

Female 40-49:  Marissa Nordschow (22:12), Olivia Christensen (30:48), Val Brincks (46 :43)

Female 50 & over: Amy Robinson (23:48), Kathy Hageman (48:40), no 3^rd place

Pickleball is played at the City of Decorah tennis courts on the days and times listed below. Pickleball is a drop in activity open to individuals of all ages and abilities.

Mondays: 9:00am-11:00am

Tuesdays: 8:00am ‘easy play,’ 9:00am-11:00am & 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesdays: 9:00am-11:00am

Thursdays: 8:00am ‘easy play,’ 9:00am-11:00am & 7:00-9:00pm

Fridays: 9:00am-11:00am

Sundays: 3:00pm-5:00pm

In addition to drop in play, Decorah Parks and Recreation is hosting two Pickleball Classes. Miriam and Daniel Skrade will teach both the beginner and intermediate/advanced pickleball classes. Miriam has taught internationally all levels of  the game and both Miriam and Daniel are experienced players and coaches.

Beginner (9th grade thru adult): Instructors Miriam and Daniel will teach you the
basics of the game including fundamental strokes, serving, rules of play and terminology.
June 13–16, 6:00–7:00pm
Cost: $25
Registration Deadline: June 7

Intermediate–Advanced (9th grade thru adult): Prerequisites: Knows scoring/rules, consistent serve, forehand, backhand, and volley. Ability to generate pace on the ball. Moderate–high reaction time and court movement This class will focus on court positioning, shot placement, shot variety (dinks, drives, lobs), how to disarm a ‘banger’, how to ‘hold your line’, and help us develop a few go to strategies.
June 27–30, 6:00–7:00pm
Cost: $25
Registration deadline: June 21

Registration for Pickleball classes can be completed online or in the Park-Rec Office.