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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Gymnast Secures

Gold Medals in Germany

Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is proud to announce one of its gymnasts, Khoi Young, emerged as the standout at the DTB Pokal Team Challenge in Stuttgart, Germany – winning individual titles on pommel horse and vault.

A 19-year-old from Bowie, MD, Young joined the Gymnastics program (https://www.mncppc.org/5120/Gymnastics) at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex as a preschooler in 2006. He then joined the Sportsplex Gymnastics team in 2008. Under the mentorship of Coach Bob Lundy, Young went on to compete at the collegiate level for Stanford University.

On March 18, Young participated at the Team Challenge as a member of the United States Men’s National Team at the artistic gymnastics competition. He scored a 15.000 on pommel horse and 14.916 on vault to collect his second and third gold medals of the weekend. 

The 2022 DTB Pokal Team Challenge and Mixed Cup (https://www.enbw-dtbpokal.de/) is an artistic gymnastics competition. It features a Team Challenge that has five-person teams representing their country in separate men’s and women’s junior and senior divisions and a Mixed Cup featuring teams comprised of three men and three women. The Mixed Cup features teams from four nations: host nation Germany, Italy, Canada, and the United States.

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, sends its warmest congratulations to Khoi on this monumental achievement.

About the Department

The Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces 

Early Opening of Baseball/Softball Fields

Riverdale, MD – Today the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of The Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, announced that it will have its natural turf baseball/softball and rectangle fields available for use on March 15, a full 2 weeks earlier than its traditional opening of April 1.

“This year we are proud to announce select fields will be available on March 15”, states Steve Carter, Deputy Director of Parks and Facilities Management at the Department. “We are thrilled to offer over 100 sites ahead of schedule to be used for practice and games by teams in the county.”

Fields are permitted for athletic practices and games only by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. Diamond athletic field sites in particular are available for both adult and youth baseball/softball tournaments. For more information about athletic fields, requesting permit to use, and early access requests,  Click Here.

About the Department

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, PhotoShelter, and Instagram. The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2022

Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces

Updated Requirements on Use of Face Masks/Coverings

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announced today that it will no longer require the use of masks inside most of its facilities. The indoor mask mandate does remain in place for all childcare facilities and programs, including Pre-school, Before Care, After Care, and Therapeutic Recreation Programs.

“Throughout the pandemic, we have monitored guidance from the CDC and followed the recommendations of our County Health Department regarding protocols for controlling the spread of COVID-19. Today is no exception,” states Bill Tyler, Director of the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation. “We are happy to lift the indoor mask requirement at most of our facilities and continue welcoming patrons back to enjoy our amenities, programs, and services.”

In facilities where masks are now optional, individuals who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to continue to wear face masks, especially where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Any individual who chooses to wear a mask, may do so without interference. In our childcare facilities and programs, patrons must continue to comply with the mask requirements. Failure to comply will result in refusal of entry into the facility or program.

The Department will continue to monitor CDC, State, and County information for relevant updates and follow preventive measures as indicated by public health agencies. For more information regarding face masks and coverings, click here.

About the Department

The Department of Parks and Recreation delivers an award-winning park system through progressive, innovative leadership and a commitment to the community and the environment in Prince George’s County. For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and Instagram. The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services.

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