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You'll get a 'Kick' out of This
It's almost time to lace up the cleats and head outdoors. Did you know that Butler County has over 30 soccer fields and hosts a variety of tournaments thro ughout the year? Several fields at parks and schools are filled with players and spectators.
Seneca Valley’s NexTier Stadium has seating for 4,200 people and features outdoor lighting, a synthetic turf field, three concession stands, three comfort stations, an elevated press box and a professional PA system.
Butler County offers several venues for soccer including:
- Butler Parks & Rec.
- Butler School District
- Camp Lutherlyn
- Freeport School District
- Graham Park/Dick’s Sporting Goods Sportsplex (see story below)
- Karns City Schools
- Mars School District
- North Boundary Park
- Seneca Valley School District
- Slippery Rock School District
- Slippery Rock University
- South Butler School District
Visit our website for a complete list of venues.
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VENUE SPOTLIGHT -
Dick's Sporting Goods Complex at Graham Park
Dick’s Sporting Goods Complex at Graham Park has 13 lighted Fields (soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse), three fitness stations, a dek hockey rink, bike repair station, paved bicycle paths and walking trails, picnic tables and a fishing pond.
The 2017 Cranberry Township Community Chest Project of the Year was SportCourts at Graham Park. Located at the entrance, this project will become the premier spot for several sports clubs, tournaments, public play and more! The project is designed with tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, and a community garden/orchard. Opening date for the new SportCourts is April 14, 2018.
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Sponsored Content
The Shamrock Shuffle
March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) in Harmony
The Shamrock Shuffle is an annual event to benefit the Zelienople Rotary Club. The Half Marathon is one of the toughest half marathons in the tri state area with a big climb about six miles into the race. At the top of the hill enjoy additional challenges including Keg Stands and Jello Shots for those over 21 years of age. The crazy water stations are a highlight of this race and the green beer continues to flow into the finish. 
The 5K and 1-mile races are family friendly events on rolling hills, and athletes have the option to run all three races. Enjoy the quaint town of Harmony following the race by visiting shops and restaurants. Finisher medals will be handed out for all races, and runners get a loaf of gourmet cinnamon swirl bread. Sign up today and have some fun! Register for the race here.
Click here to read the full article The Shamrock Shuffle, Ten Years and Still Running written by Joella Baker.
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