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If you have had young kids involved in sports activities with the Swarthmore Recreation Association (SRA), chances are you too have seen Coach Terry in action. Terry Lynch has long been a fixture on our local soccer- and tee-ball fields. With an infectious energy, Terry has dedicated his Saturdays to teaching kids the basics of soccer and baseball, emphasizing the importance of having fun. Greg Hoy chatted with Terry this past week after learning he was planning to (mostly) hang up his black cleats after 27 years on the field.
The Swarthmore Recreation Association, which started as a limited summer program for young children in 1940, has a new leader. Sara Kelly has been named the organization’s fourth Executive Director, taking over for Colleen Murphy.
Swarthmore Recreation Association presents its first ever “Resolution Run,” to be held on January 1, 2021. In past years, the association has held an annual New Year’s Day 5K race. This year’s Resolution Run will be different: It will be virtual, and it is not limited to 5 kilometers.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Best-Decorated Halloween House Contests in Nether Providence and Swarthmore
Swarthmore’s first-ever Halloween House Decorating Contest starts now. Co-sponsored by Swarthmore Borough, the Swarthmore Recreation Association, and Swarthmore Town Center, the contest is free to enter. Swarthmore residents can register until October 27. Judging will take place October 28 - 30.
The Swarthmore Recreation Association invites you to a fundraiser with an emphasis on fun, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 5.
Swarthmore Recreation Association Bocce held its 30th season in June at our home bocce court on Wellesley Road. The season culminated with the traditional tournament and BBQ on June 25. Thirty players participated during the season, including two first time players. The bocce was, as usual, quite spirited and congenial though, as will be described later in this article, some disputes developed this year among the players regarding the use of analytics during play.
