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Youth Sports

Volleyball

Volleyball is offered to boys and girls in 4th – 7th grades. The co-ed program begins in October for 8 weeks. Teams practice once a week for one hour with games played on Saturdays. This is an excellent opportunity to learn or improve volleyball skills and meet new friends. See Program Guide for details.

Biddy Basketball

Biddy Basketball is for boys and girls in K-1st grade. This is an instructional program that focuses on introducing participants to the game of basketball by teaching basic fundamentals through the use of fun games and activities. Participants meet twice a week during the fall to practice and will have the chance to show off what they have learned on Game Days which will be held on the last two Saturdays of the program. See Program Guide for more information.

Youth Basketball

Youth Basketball is an 8 week program beginning in January for boys and girls in 1st-5th grades. Teams are divided into boy teams and girls teams and also by grades. 2nd and 3rd graders play together. 4th and 5th graders play together and 1st graders play together and do not divide into separate boys and girls teams. Teams practice one evening a week and play a game every Saturday morning. See program guide for more information.

Gymnastics/Tumbling

Gymnastics/Tumbling – There is a two, four week gymnastics program during the summer as well as a tumbling program. The gymnastics program is taught by college students who have personal gymnastics experience. The classes are in the morning and participants meet twice a week. Grade requirements are entering kindergarten through 6th grade. The tumbling program is also offered during the summer. This program is for ages 3 -5 years and meets on Saturday mornings for eight weeks. The tumbling program also has a fall and winter eight week program.

COBRA (Children Outside Being Really Active)

COBRA (Children Outside Being Really Active) is a summer program for boys and girls who are entering 2nd – 6th grades. COBRA introduces new games, teaches sportsmanship/teamwork and provides great exercise and great fun. Some of the activities include; soccer, basketball, waffle ball, tennis, kick ball, capture the flag, summer Olympics, and disc golf. This program meets two and a half hours, twice a week. It is offered in two separate 4 week sessions. See the program guide for more information.

Wee Ball

Wee Ball is for boys and girls ages 4-5. Participants will be introduced to the sport of baseball through a variety of fun games and activities. A glove is not required to participate. NO games are played at this level. Practice is twice a week for 8 weeks during the summer. See Program Guide for more information.

T-Ball

T-Ball is for boys and girls ages 5-6 who either have had a year of Wee Ball or feel they are ready for a program that focuses on the instruction of fundamentals through the use of drills, games and fun activities. Participants practice twice a week and games will be played on Fridays. See Program Guide for more information.

Pre-Ball

Pre-Ball is divided into boys baseball and girls softball. This is offered to children ages 6-7. This program features assigned teams, a coach hired for each team, scheduled practices twice a week, and a game on Saturdays. Pre Baseball/Softball allows players the opportunity to learn and improve their skills through the “team” and “game” concept, yet still emphasizing the two most important reasons for participating, playing and having fun. Refer to the Program Guide for more information.

Junior and Advanced Golf Academy

Junior and Advanced Golf Academy for ages 7 – 17 teaches the beginner golfer and helps the more seasoned golfer improve their golfing skills. This is offered in June and July and under the direction of Ironwood Golf Professional Craig Onsrud. See Program Guide for more information.

Tennis

Tennis is offered for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced player. Participants must be ages 8 – 17 to participate. Refer to the Program Guide for more information.

This page last modified 05/14/08.