Sports & Recreation

Maintenance To Begin On Capitol City State Trail

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Wednesday, July 20th, 3:33 pm

Starting on Thursday, July 21, Dane County will begin annual maintenance on the Verona Road to Knob Hill segment of the Capital City State Trail.

Maintenance will include the repair and sealing of surface cracks in the trail.

Work may take up to several days to complete.

Trail patrons may want to use alternative routes while maintenance activities are taking place.

For more info about the trail, go to http://dnr.wi.gov/Org/land/parks/specific/capcity/.

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4 Madison, Dane County Beaches Closed As Temps Heat Up

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Friday, July 15th, 2011, 2:22pm

The Esther and Spring Harbor beaches are closed for swimming due to blue-green algae. The beaches will reopen when their levels decline, officials said.

Public Health Madison-Dane County tested bacteria levels at Vilas and Warner beaches. The beaches have been closed for swimming due to elevated levels of bacteria. The beaches will reopen when bacteria levels decline, officials said.

For the latest beach closing information, go to www.cityofmadison.com/parks/beach.

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Seven Non-Profits Gearing Up To Benefit From Centurion Wisconsin

Submitted by Krista Flanagan

Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 1:32pm

Seven Non-Profits Gearing Up To Benefit From Centurion Wisconsin

Seven area non-profit organizations have found a creative way to raise awareness and funds for their cause in the form of Centurion Wisconsin, a weekend of cycling events geared toward cyclists of all ability levels.

Centurion Wisconsin has launched a Charity Partner Program for its August 5-7 event, and the seven partner organizations and their campaigns are:

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Visitors Bureau Official Talks About Upcoming Area Events

Submitted by David Hyland, Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 9:45am

An official from the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau discusses upcoming events being held around Madison.

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Goodman’s Jewelers To Sponsor First 500 Kids Through Goodman Pool Gates On July 1

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Thursday, June 30th, 2011, 4:08pm

Goodman’s Jewelers To Sponsor First 500 Kids Through Goodman Pool Gates On July 1

Goodman’s Jewelers, 220 State Street, will be sponsoring the Goodman Day by providing free admission to the first 500 kids to come to the pool on Friday, July 1. The gates open for recreation swim time open at 12:30 p.m.

Goodman Day is in honor of Irwin and Bob Goodman who were long-time supporters of many organizations in Madison, including Madison Parks. Their donation of $2.8 million for the construction of the pool was needed impetus to get a pool built in Madison.

Even after the pool was built, they continued to support it by establishing a scholarship fund. Hundreds of children, regardless of their income level, have learned how to swim at Madison Parks Goodman Pool.

Gilbert the Goodman Guppy will celebrates his 5th birthday on Friday, July 1 from 2-3 p.m. Enjoy this special day at the pool with a birthday celebration. Decorate your own birthday crown and enjoy some cake

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Madison To Host U.S. Trampoline And Tumbling Association National Championships

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Thursday, June 16th, 2011, 4:51pm

The United States Trampoline and Tumbling Association will roll into Madison for the competition from June 17-23 at the Alliant Energy campus.

The event will bring more than 5,000 athletes and fans to the Greater Madison area with boys and girls age three and older competing for national championship titles in three events: tumbling, trampoline and double-mini trampoline.

The Madison Area Sports Commission estimates that the event will generate about $1 million in direct spending to the area’s economy.

"We are thrilled that U.S. Trampoline and Tumbling Association has selected Madison again for the 2012 National Championships; the newest generation of tumblers will get to experience what we do on a daily basis -- a unique, inviting city with a wide array of summer activities to take advantage of," said Jamie Patrick, Director of Sports Sales and Program Development for the MASC.

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