Poarch Creek Recreation

🚨 Recreation Fitness Center Trial Hours – This Week Only 🚨

The Recreation Fitness Center will be open for a trial run this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only.

Trial Hours:
🕔 Thursday: 5:00 AM–8:00 PM
🕔 Friday: 5:00 AM–8:00 PM
🕔 Saturday: 5:00 AM–5:00 PM

During trial hours:
• Front door will be unlocked—no key fob required.
• Staff will check in periodically throughout the day.
• All patrons must sign in/out and follow facility rules.
Eligible Users: Tribal Members, Tribal Member Spouses, First-Generation Descendants & Spouses, and Tribal Employees.

⚠️ Emergency: Call 911 first, then 251-490-3540.
We appreciate your patience and feedback as we evaluate these extended hours!

Please join us as friends and family gather to honor and remember Ronnie Ray "Pookie" Jackson.

📅 Thursday, July 30
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Field 1, Sports Complex

Come celebrate Pookie's life, share memories, and honor the impact he made on so many. We hope you'll join us as we remember him together.

🔥🏆 NATIVE CLASSIC BRACKETS 🏆🔥

The Brackets for the Native Classic Softball Tournament are officially LIVE! 👀🥎

UPDATED Women’s Legends Bracket!

🚨 UPDATED MEN'S TOURNAMENT BRACKET!

Game times have been adjusted, so please take a moment to check the updated brackets and make sure you have the correct game times.

📢 IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFO:

🗓️ Coaches Meeting
📍 Public Safety Building
6541 Jack Springs Rd.
Atmore, AL 36502
🕐 Thursday at 1:00 PM
At least one representative from each team MUST attend.

🥎 Bat Testing
📍 Sports Complex
444 Lynn McGhee Dr.
Atmore, AL 36502
🕚 Thursday starting at 11:00 AM
Please have all game bats tested before tournament play. We will also be testing bats Friday and Saturday but you must come an hour before your first game to test them.

Safe travels to all the teams, and we'll see everyone next week! 💪🔥

📢 Tournament Update – Bat Policy & Important Information

At the Recreation Department, the safety of our participants is always our highest priority. We are constantly planning and evaluating our sporting events to provide the safest and best experience possible. The original decision to provide game bats was made with player safety in mind.

After further review, we have decided to allow players to use their own bats for this year’s event, provided they pass our bat inspection and testing process.

🚫 Bats Not Permitted:
A list of prohibited bats will be posted separately.

🗓️ Bat Testing Dates & Times:
To be announced.

👥 Coaches Meeting:
A coach or designated team representative must attend the coaches meeting. Tournament rules, procedures, and important information will be reviewed and distributed at that time.

🥎 Net Rules:
• 50+ Division: The safety net is mandatory.
• 40+ Division: The use of the safety net is optional on a team-by-team basis. A team may choose to use the net even if the opposing team does not. Teams are responsible for placing and removing the net as needed during the game.
• Men’s & Women’s Divisions: The safety net will be used only if both teams agree before the game.

Beginning in September, the Recreation Department will conduct a comprehensive review of all tournament rules for next year’s event. We welcome constructive feedback and encourage you to share your ideas with Recreation Department staff or Recreation Board members.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a safe, competitive, and enjoyable tournament for everyone!

Today at 5:00 is the final day to register!!

📢 Native Classic Adult Softball Tournament – Important Announcements 🥎

As we get closer to tournament time, please take a moment to review these important updates:

✅ Bats Provided
All game bats will be provided by the tournament. There will be no bat testing, as only tournament-provided bats will be used.

🆔 Player Check-In Requirements
To ensure a smooth check-in process, please make sure every player brings the appropriate identification.

Tribal Players:
• Must present their Tribal ID at check-in.
• If you do not have your Tribal ID, you must bring your tribal verification letter and a valid driver's license to be verified.

Non-Tribal Players:
• Must present a valid driver's license or other government-issued photo ID at check-in.

⏰ Registration Deadline
Registration closes Friday, July 17 at 5:00 PM. No late entries will be accepted.

👉 Register here:

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Recreation Department TeamPass

🎉 The Wait Is Over! 🎉
The Poarch Recreation Fitness Center will officially open Wednesday, July 1, at 12:00 PM!
Hours for Opening Week:
• Wednesday, July 1: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday, July 2: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: Closed
• Beginning the following week: Regular hours will resume:
o Monday–Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
o Saturday & Sunday: Closed
⚠️ Please Note: Our air conditioning system is currently being repaired, so the facility will be operating without A/Cuntil repairs are complete. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your support throughout the relocation process. We can't wait to welcome everyone back! 💪🏋️
New Address:
6217 Jack Springs Road
Atmore, AL 36502
251.368.9136 X2256

🚨Quarterly Inbody Reminder!🚨

Today is the Last day to complete your in body scan for this quarter!

If you still need to schedule your scan, please call 251-368-9136 ext2256 to make an appointment.

Please note: the gym will not be conducting Inbody scans after 4:00 PM today, so be sure to schedule your appointment before then.

The move is underway! The Fitness Center will open as soon as all equipment is safely installed. Thank you for your patience and support during this transition.

🏆 Updated Brackets going into to day 2 of the Native Youth Classic ⚾️🥎