Wicomico County Recreation & Parks Offer Fall and Winter Season Sports Programs

Wicomico County, MD - Wicomico County Recreation & Parks is offering several programs to help residents stay active this fall and winter season. The programs include the Wicomico Youth Basketball League, drop-in pickleball, the Turkey Trek 5K, karate classes, and the Eastern Shore Elite Volleyball Academy instructional program.

The Wicomico Youth Basketball League is a coed league for students in grades K-8 that focuses on skill development and fundamentals. The league will run from January 5 until late February at Bennett Middle School and the Wicomico Civic Center. Registration is open until December 8.

For pickleball enthusiasts, drop-in sessions are available for all ages from November 18 to March 6. These sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Salisbury Middle School.

Residents can kick off Thanksgiving Day with the Turkey Trek 5K at Pemberton Park on Thursday, November 27. Check-in starts at 7 a.m., with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is available through November 14, and on-site registration will also be offered on the day of the event.

Karate classes with Sensei David Doran are available for ages 6 through 18 and older. These classes aim to provide a disciplined and confidence-building experience. Classes begin the first week of each month at the Wicomico Civic Center, and registration is open on a rolling basis as space allows.

The Eastern Shore Elite Volleyball Academy instructional program offers a non-competitive environment for boys and girls in grades K-12 to build their volleyball skills. Sessions will run from January 6 to February 10 on Tuesday nights at Bennett Middle School. Registration for this program is open until January 6.

To register for these programs, individuals can visit www.WicomicoRecandParks.org or go to the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office in person. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.