The Atlantis Swimming Federation will host the Minnesota Regional Championship (MRC) Swim Meet at the Austin Municipal Pool this coming weekend, July 21-23.

The meet begins on Friday afternoon at 1:05 p.m., spectators are welcome.  The pool will be closed to open swim; however, the splash pad will be open free of charge, enter from the parking lot gate.

Youth baseball

Austin Youth Baseball will host the MSF U14 AA Baseball Tournament July 22-23 at Riverland Baseball Complex. Spectators are welcome and games begin Saturday morning.

Pets and horses and parks

Did You Know: Austin Code section 10.18 subd 5. Pet animals and horses.  “Except as hereinafter provided, no pet animals, including horses, are permitted in public parks.  Except for horse’s pet animals are permitted on all public trails and park roadways with the exception of the three fenced ball complexes: Todd Park North and South & RCC.  While using the public trails and park roadways, pet animals shall be adequately restrained by a durable leash, cord, chain or other similar restraint and the pet animals shall be under the direct control of their owner, except that pet animals under the supervision of their owner may be unrestrained in the area designated as the dog park.”  The Dog Park area is located East of South Main Street between 1st and Second Street Southeast along the north side of the river.

It is our goal that everyone who uses our park system enjoy the facilities.  This is a tough rule to enforce and employees that work in the park should not have to stand at the gate to enforce these types of rules. We could ask that an officer stop by the ball parks to enforce this type of rule; however, we feel that should be unnecessary.

Volleyball

Students interested in volleyball can sign up for the Austin Volleyball Camp at our office.

Camp dates are Monday through Wednesday in the Austin High School’s Packer Gym.

The cost is $35, which includes a T-shirt and is open to those students in grades three to 12.  Students in ninth to 12th grades meet from noon to 2 p.m.; sixth to eighth grade from 2 to 4 p.m. and third to fifth-grade from 4 to 5:30 p.m.  If you have questions, contact Cindy Owen at cindyo1978@gmail.com.

Track meet

Mark your calendar for the Gene Roden Memorial Track Meet sponsored by the Austin Noon Kiwanis on Tuesday, July 25, at Larry Gilbertson Track and Field. Field events will begin promptly at 6 p.m. and running events at 6:30 p.m. This meet is free and open to anyone ages three and up.

Riverside Arena

Riverside Arena schedule: Rent the arena for a skating party. Call our office for details at 507-433-1881.

It’s a great place to cool down this summer and still get the benefit of some exercise. Make sure to like us on Facebook so you receive up to date information.

Riverside Figure Skate Club: Check their Facebook page for a summer schedule.

Adult Open Hockey:  Will start back up from 6:30 to 8 p.m. this Wednesday .

Public skating: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and July 27 5 to 6 p.m. July 24.  The cost is $4 to skate plus $1 if you need to rent skates.

Stick time: 3 to 4:45 p.m. Sunday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 28 and 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 3.

Free goalie clinic:  4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, 5 to 6 p.m. on July 23 with more dates to come.