Happy Solstice Weekend Seward! Major Marine Tours is excited to announce that it is a Certificate of Excellence 2013 WINNER   We here at Major Marine strive to provide our guests with a uniquely Alaskan experience. The beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Kenai Fjords National Park, Resurrection Bay and Prince William Sound coupled with the outstanding customer service of our staff and crew have allowed us to become one of the top 10% of business listed on TripAdvisor. So, we would like to say a big “Thank You!” to our guests and the local Seward community! You have embraced […]

Please join us for a Wildlife Cruise Fundraise Major Marine Tours is partnering with American Red Cross of Alaska Disaster Relief Fund for a Fundraiser. With the recent spring floods on our minds why not join us for a cruise to benefit the relief effort. 100% of the ticket sales benefit American Red Cross of Alaska Disaster Relief Fund courtesy of Major Marine Tours. Major Marine Tours is donating the operation of the Star of the Northwest and the crew for this event. The Wildlife Dinner Cruise will be:  Sailing on Saturday, June 15, 2013. From 6:00 to 10:00pm In  Seward, Alaska […]

The Seward Elks are proud to offer the youth of our community an opportunity to participate in a fun event that stresses healthy recreation and lifestyles. 5:30 PM Wednesday August 18th, The Seward Elks Lodge will be sponsoring the Annual Elks Soccer Shoot. The event is open to all children from ages 4-13 and is FREE!! This year the event will take place at the Elementary School Soccer Field. This event is being sponsored by the Elks with the assistance of Seward Parks and Recreation, but children DO NOT have to be a participant in the SPRD Soccer Program to […]

Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to come down the the Wellington Picnic area this Friday, June 11th for a scenic 1 mile run along the bike path. There are plenty of traffic controllers along the way to help guide the racers in the right direction. Racers run to a turnaround point and finish where they started. Cost is $15 and includes a race t-shirt (TYC daycampers pay only $7 and transportation will be provided). Check in is at 10:30am and race starts at 11am. Call SPRD for more info or to sign up: 224.4054

Kick off another great season of youth soccer at SPRD’s Soccer Play Day. Kids ages 4-12 are invited to learn drills, go through skill stations and play games in this FREE event! Soccer Play Day is a great introduction to the sport and a great refresher for the soccer league veterans! Pay the Early Bird fee and get the best rates for the league: $25 by June 14th. F/V Chandalar Youth Soccer League will run Monday & Wednesday evenings (5:30 or 6:30) July 12th through August 18th at the Elementary School soccer field. YOUTH COACHES NEEDED! Consider volunteering for one […]

Kick off another great season of Youth Soccer at SPRD’s Soccer Play Day Sunday, June 6th @ 2pm at the Elementary School Soccer Field. Kids ages 4-12 are invited to learn drills, go through skill stations and play games. Soccer Play Day is a great introduction to the sport and a great refresher for the soccer league veterans! Seward Youth Soccer League, sponsored by the F/V Chandalar, will run July 12th-August 18th, Monday & Wednesday evenings @ 5:30 & 6:30pm. Earlybird fee: $25 by June 14th; Regular: $30 by June 21st Late: $35 after June 21st. Call SPRD with questions […]

Seward Archery League has moved to TUESDAYS (6-9pm)! Dust off your bow and arrows and come down to the Railroad Terminal for some target practice! Cost is $8 to drop in or $50 for the session (Jan 12th-Mar 16th). Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment but some equipment can be made available. Bows should be 70lbs and lower. NO crossbows! League is open to 16yrs and up (16 & 17 year olds welcome with an adult). End-of-Season Round Robin style tournament TBA. Call SPRD with questions: 224.4054

Come out and support local teams AVTEC and Woodrow Drilling this Saturday @ 10:00am as they face one of 10 teams from around the state in this Double-Elimination adult basketball tournament (AVTEC plays at the AVTEC gym, Woodrow plays at the high school). Games will continue all weekend long (high school only after 3:00pm Saturday). This is FREE for spectators so grab the family and come on out! Questions? Give SPRD a call at: 224-4054

Urbach’s Youth Basketball League (UYBL) starts Saturday the 23rd! K-6th grades are invited to participate in this “For Fun,” non-competitive league, perfect for those new to the sport! All ability levels welcome! Saturdays, January 23rd through March 13th with an end of season tourney on March 27th. Fee is $45. 2nd-6th grades will have a weekday practice TBA and everyone gets a team jersey! Sign up at the Sports & Rec window (Avtec gym) or call/email SPRD for more info: 224.4054 or mwilkins@cityofseward.net. See you on the court!

Bring the whole family down to the Sports & Rec gym (AVTEC) on Friday night from 5:30-7:00pm for some rollerskating! Music with DJ CYN, colorful disco lights, limbo, prizes for costumes and plenty of laughs…just $2.00! It’s gonna be a hoot! Call or email SPRD for more info: 224-4054 or mwilkins@cityofseward.net

Bring the whole family down to the Sports & Rec gym (AVTEC) on Friday night from 5:30-7:00pm for some rollerskating! Music with DJ CYN, colorful disco lights, limbo, prizes for costumes and plenty of laughs…just $2.00! It’s gonna be a hoot! Call or email SPRD for more info: 224-4054 or mwilkins@cityofseward.net

Dust off your bow and arrows and come down the Railroad Terminal for some target practice! League will run Friday evenings, 6-9pm. Two sessions available. Session 1: November 6th – December 18th (6 weeks) and Session 2: January 8th – March 12th (10 weeks). Cost is $8 to drop in or $30 for the 1st session and $50 for the 2nd session. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment but some equipment can be made available. Bows should be 70lbs and lower. NO crossbows! No league on December 4th due to the Arts & Crafts Fair. League is open […]