Glendale
Parks
and Recreation is
Nationally Accredited.
CAPRA provides quality assurance and quality improvement of accredited park and recreation agencies throughout the United States. CAPRA is the only national accreditation of park and recreation agencies, and is a valuable measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management, and service to the community.
YOUTH SPORTS
SIGN UP for the following programs or check out other
sports, exercise and clinic options on our Online System! click here
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Youth Sports Clinics
Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 24 - February 23
These 5-week, 10-date sports clinics for boys
and girls ages 4-6 (as of Jan. 24, 2012),
focus on fundamentals, practice skill drills
and more of t-ball, soccer and kickball. ! Presented by Glendale Parks,
Recreation & Library Services, they feature
practice skill drills, warm up/conditioning,
review of rules and short scrimmage games.
The clinics are held at the Paseo Sports
Complex, 63rd Ave. & Thunderbird Rd.
$60 / Non-resident $72 (late sign up add
$10), includes clinic t-shirt, certificate of
completion and participation medal.
(Must wear gym shoes. NO sandals, boots
or open-toed shoes.) Parent/Guardian must
be present during the entire clinic. For more information, call 623-930-2834.
Clinic 1: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
(Code #721106-01)
Clinic 2: 6:45-7:45 p.m.
(Code #721106-02)
Sign up through January 6.
To sign up, click here.
(Late sign up begins Jan. 7.
Added $10 late sign up fee.)
S.N.A.G. Golf
Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 9 - February 16, 5 - 6 p.m.
A fun and easy way to learn and
play golf, featuring elements of
golf in a modified form (between
miniature and regulation golf). A
proven training program for the
entry-level golfer. Ages 5 & 6.
$10 (Non-resident $12).
Locations
Desert Mirage Elem., 8605 W. Maryland Ave.
code #644911-21
Sahuaro Ranch Elem., 10401 N. 63rd Ave.
Code #614911-21
Glendale Community Center, 5401 W. Ocotillo Rd.
Code #664911-21
Pioneer Elem., 6305 W. Port Au Prince Ln.
Code #674911-21
To sign up, call 623-930-2820. Questions? Call 623-930-2046 or email mcpadia@glendaleaz.com.
Blitz'em Football
Saturdays beginning January 14 for 6 weeks at the
Thunderbird Paseo Park, 59th Avenue south of Thunderbird Road
(Ages 3-9) Blitz’em football presents the core skills of
passing, catching, kicking/punting, defense/de-flagging and
defensive positioning. Allow your child to gain the experience
and confidence to play on any team. PARENT ASSISTANCE
IS REQUIRED! Please arrive on time and bring your own
football and a water bottle. No class Feb. 18.
Instructor: BEGINNERS EDGE SPORTS TRAINING STAFF • $69 (Non-resident $83) Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
AGES 3-4
9 - 9:45 a.m.
code #141278-01
AGES 5-6
10 - 10:45 a.m.
code #141278-02
AGES 7-9
11 - 11:45 a.m.
code #141278-03
Junior Golf School at Glen Lakes
Held at the Glen Lakes Golf Course, 5450 W. Northern Ave., for 4 weeks
(Ages 7-17) Learn the game of a lifetime. Self-confidence
and self-discipline will grow with each class. Topics include
full swing, chipping, putting, sand shots, etiquette and rules.
Clubs provided if needed. 1 hour. Instructor: SWARTZ.• $48 (Non-resident: $58) Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
JAN. 14
Saturdays
12-1 p.m.
code #141281-01
FEB. 4
Saturdays
1-2 p.m.
code #141281-02
FEB. 12
Sundays
2-3 p.m.
code #141281-03
MAR. 3
Saturdays
12-1 p.m.
code #141281-04
MAR. 17
Saturdays
1-2 p.m.
code #141281-05
SoccerTots Arizona
Saturdays beginning January 14 for 6 weeks at the
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center gym, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 2-6) SoccerTots Arizona is a nationally-recognized,
professionally-designed soccer program for kids. Our
non-competitive approach allows children to learn the
basics while having fun! All equipment (except a ball) is
provided. PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS ENCOURAGED!
Please arrive on time and bring a water bottle and #2 or #3
ball. 45 minutes. Instructor: BEGINNERS EDGE SPORTS
TRAINING STAFF. • $69 (Non-resident $83) Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
AGES 2
code #241271-01
AGES 3
code #241271-02
AGES 4-6
code #241271-03
Tennis
Held 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks
at the Paseo Racquet Center, 6268 W. Thunderbird Rd.
(Ages 11-17) Bring your racquet and enjoy professional
instruction geared towards beginners. Basic skills,
etiquette and rules are covered using drills and games.
Loaner racquets available upon request. 1 hour. Instructor:
PASEO RACQUET CENTER STAFF. • $60
(Non-resident $72). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Begins
Code
January 9
#141234-01
February 6
#141234-02
Tennis - 10 and Under
Held on Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks
at the Paseo Racquet Center, 6268 W. Thunderbird Rd.
(Ages 5-10) Students will be trained under the new
USTA “Quick Start” guidelines. Ages 5 to 8 will use smaller
36’ courts, smaller nets, smaller racquets and special
balls. Play-based drills will be geared towards increasing
enjoyment and skill development. Ages 9 and 10 will also
use age-appropriate equipment to speed up the learning
curve. Play will be on 60’ courts with slower moving balls
to assist in developing tennis skills. Instructor: PASEO
RACQUET CENTER STAFF. Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Begins
Time
Code
Price
AGES 5 - 8
$45 (Non-resident $54)
JAN. 9
5-5:30 p.m.
#141232-01
FEB. 6
5-5:30 p.m.
#141232-02
AGES 9 & 10
$60 (Non-resident $72)
JAN. 9
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
#141233-01
FEB. 6
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
#141233-02
2011 Arizona Cardinals/NFL Punt, Pass & Kick
This FREE skills competition for boys and girls, ages 6-15, offers four separate age divisions where participants compete against each other in punting, passing and placekicking. Scores are based on distance and accuracy. Competitions will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Foothills Sport Complex (Fields 1 & 2), 57th Ave. north of Union Hills Dr. and Tuesday, Sept. 20,
at the Youth Sports Complex, 91st Ave & Bethany Home Rd. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m., the competition at 6 p.m.
Winners from each local competition will advance to the sectional competition, Sunday, Nov. 13. The top four boys and girls first place finishers in each age bracket from the pool of sectional competition champions will advance to the Team Championships at Cardinal Stadium to be held during the regular season home game on Dec. 18. For more information, call 623-930-2841.
