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YOUTH SPORTS
BASEBALL
Lil' Sluggers Thunderbird Paseo (Retention Area), 59th Ave. south of Thunderbird Rd.
(Ages 2-7) Introduce fielding, throwing, hitting, base recognition and overall motor skill development. Parental assistance is required. Please bring a baseball glove if you have one. All equipment is supplied. 45 minutes. Instructor: BEGINNERS EDGE SPORTS TRAINING STAFF. • $75 (Non-resident $90). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Age
Start Date
Day
Time
Duration
Code
2
June 15
SA
9 AM
6 WEEKS
143237-01
3-4
June 15
SA
10 AM
6 WEEKS
143237-02
5-7
June 15
SA
11 AM
6 WEEKS
143237-03
Sportball - T-Ball/Baseball Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 3-7) Certified Sportball coaches develop competence and confidence teaching the fundamental skills necessary to excel in T-ball/baseball. Skills include throwing, catching, correct batting form, running bases, fielding and positional play. Coaches are trained athletes who have a passion for sharing their love of baseball. Bring a baseball glove. A Sportball Jersey will be given to each youth participant (summer session only). No class July 5. 1 hour. Instructor: SPORTBALL STAFF • $73 (non-resident $88). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Age
Start Date
Day
Time
Duration
Code
Ages 3-5 (T-BALL)
JUNE 7
F
1:30 PM
6 WEEKS
243296-01
Ages 3-5 (T-BALL)
JULY 26
F
1:30 PM
6 WEEKS
243296-02
Ages 3-5 (T-BALL)
JULY 27
SA
10 AM
6 WEEKS
243296-03
Ages 5-7 (BASEBALL)
JULY 27
SA
11 AM
6 WEEKS
243296-04
BASKETBALL
Basketball Clinic Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr. (Ages 6-15) Learn and improve the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, offense, defense and intramural games in this interactive basketball clinic. 1 hour. Instructor: LEE BRADLEY. • $40 (non-resident $48). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Age
Start Date
Day
Time
Duration
Code
6-7
JUNE 4
TU/TH
10:30 AM
4 WEEKS
243280-01
6-7
JULY 9
TU/TH
10:30 AM
4 WEEKS
243280-04
8-10
JUNE 4
TU/TH
11:45 AM
4 WEEKS
243280-02
8-10
JULY 9
TU/TH
11:45 AM
4 WEEKS
243280-05
11-15
JUNE 4
TU/TH
1 PM
4 WEEKS
243280-03
11-15
JULY 9
TU/TH
1 PM
4 WEEKS
243280-06
Sportball - Basketball (Indoors) Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 3-5 years) Certified Sportball coaches develop competence and confidence teaching the fundamental skills necessary to excel in basketball. Skills include shooting, ball handling, passing, defense, offense, footwork, teamwork and positional play. Coaches are trained athletes who have a passion for shairng their love of basketball. All equipment is provided and a Sportball Jersey will be given to each youth participant (summer session only). No class July 5. 1 hour. Instructor: SPORTBALL STAFF • $73 (non-resident $88). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Start Date
Day
Time
Duration
Code
JUNE 7
F
12:30 PM
6 WEEKS
243295-01
JULY 26
F
12:30 PM
6 WEEKS
243295-02
JULY 27
SA
9 AM
6 WEEKS
243295-03
Beginners Edge Soccer Training Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 2 – 6) This indoor, skill building, non-league weekly soccer program will engage your kids in the world of soccer by presenting activities that are fun while learning. This is the B.E.S.T. way to introduce your little player to their first experience with the world of soccer. They will be exposed to the following skills: dribbling, kicking, throw-ins, headers, goalie skills, scrimmaging and more. Parent participation may be required for all ages. Please arrive on time and bring a #3 or #4 size soccer ball and water bottle. 45 minutes. Instructor: BEGINNERS EDGE SPORTS TRAINING STAFF. • $75 (Non-resident $90). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Age
Start Date
Day
Time
Duration
Code
2
JUNE 15
SA
9:15 AM
6 WEEKS
243271-01
3
JUNE 15
SA
10:15 AM
6 WEEKS
243271-02
4-6
JUNE 15
SA
11:15 AM
6 WEEKS
243271-03
Sportball - Multi-Sport Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 16 mo.-5 years) Introduce, practice and refine your child’s understanding and skills involved in eight core sports using the Sportball methodology including hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf and football. Sportball reinforces the benefits of teamwork and skills development rather than the importance of winning, enabling children to gain the confidence and develop the social skills necessary to succeed in sport and life. All equipment is provided. Parent participation required for class 242198-01 and 02; 45 minutes. Class 242198-03 is a drop-off class; 1 hour. Instructor: SPORTBALL STAFF • $79 (Non-resident $95). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Age
Start Date
Day
Time
Duration
Code
16mo -2 yrs.
JUNE 7
F
10:45 AM
6 WEEKS
243298-01
16mo -2 yrs.
JULY 26
F
10:45 AM
6 WEEKS
243298-02
2-3
JUNE 8
SA
9:15 AM
6 WEEKS
243298-03
2-3
JULY 27
SA
9:15 AM
6 WEEKS
243298-04
3-5
JUNE 7
F
11:30 AM
6 WEEKS
243298-05
3-5
JUNE 8
SA
10 AM
6 WEEKS
243298-06
3-5
JULY 26
F
11:30 AM
6 WEEKS
243298-07
3-5
JULY 27
SA
10 AM
6 WEEKS
243298-08
TENNIS
Sportball - Tennis (Indoors) Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 3-5 years) Certified Sportball coaches develop competence and confidence teaching the fundamental skills necessary to excel in tennis. Skills include serves, forehand, backhand, volley and more! All equipment is provided and a Sportball jersey will be given to each youth participant (summer session only). No class July 6. 1 hour. Instructor: SPORTBALL STAFF • $73 (non-resident $88). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Start Date
Day
Time
Duration
Code
JUNE 8
SA
11 AM
6 WEEKS
243297-01
JULY 27
SA
11 AM
6 WEEKS
243297-02
TENNIS Paseo Racquet Center, 6268 W. Thunderbird Rd.
(Ages 11-18) 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.
Age
Start Date
Days
Time
Duration
Code
11-18
JUNE 4
TU/TH
10 AM
4 WEEKS
143234-01
11-18
JULY 2
TU/TH
10 AM
4 WEEKS
143234-02
TENNIS - 10 & UNDER Paseo Racquet Center, 6268 W. Thunderbird Rd.
(Ages 4-10) Students will be trained under the new USTA “Quick Start” guidelines. Ages 4-8 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 9-10 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. 4-8 years old: 30 minutes • $45 (Non-resident $54); 9-10 years old:
1 hour • $60 (Non-resident $72). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Age
Start Date
Days
Time
Duration
Code
4-8
JUNE 3
M/W
10 AM
4 WEEKS
143232-01
4-8
JULY 1
M/W
10 AM
4 WEEKS
143232-02
9-10
JUNE 4
TU/TH
10 AM
4 WEEKS
143233-01
9-10
JULY 2
TU/TH
10 AM
4 WEEKS
143233-02
GOLF
Glen Lakes Junior Golf Academy Glen Lakes Golf Course, 5450 W. Northern Ave.
(Ages 7-17) The Junior Golf Academy Is a fun, interactive approach to growing junior participation in golf, with PGA professionals at the forefront of the experience. The objective is to develop core golfers who will continue to play socially or competitively, based on individual desires. Clubs provided if needed. Classes held at the newly renovated Glen Lakes Golf Course. 1 hour. Instructor: GRUCZA, PGA. • $50 (Non-resident $60). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Start Date
Days
Time
Duration
Code
MAY 7
TU
4 PM
4 WEEKS
142281-04
MAY 9
TH
4 PM
4 WEEKS
142281-05
MAY 11
SA
2 PM
4 WEEKS
142281-06
Golf 101 Glen Lakes Golf Course, 5450 W. Northern Ave.
(Ages 7-17) GOLF 101 is a fun, interactive approach to growing junior participation in golf, with PGA professionals at the forefront of the experience. The objective is to develop core golfers who will continue to play socially or competitively, based on individual desires. Clubs provided if needed. Classes held at the newly renovated Glen Lakes Golf Course. 1 hour. Instructor: GRUCZA, PGA. • $50 (non-resident $60). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Start Date
Days
Time
Duration
Code
JUNE 5
W
6 PM
4 WEEKS
143281-01
JUNE 8
SA
12 PM
4 WEEKS
143281-02
JULY 6
SA
12 PM
4 WEEKS
143281-03
JULY 10
W
6 PM
4 WEEKS
143281-04
AUG. 7
W
6 PM
4 WEEKS
143281-05
AUG. 10
SA
12 PM
4 WEEKS
143281-06
JR. RACQUETBALL LEAGUE Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 10-15) Learn the game of racquetball in a fun environment. Our racquetball pro will share rules, tips and teach you how to play against other players. Each day will build on the previous skills learned. Participants should come dressed in workout clothes with tennis shoes. Equipment will be provided. Final date for cancellation is one week prior to start of league. Call Jackie at 623-930-4608. 2 hours. Instructor: BLAINE. • $25 (non-resident $33). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Start Date
Days
Time
Duration
Code
JUNE 11
TU/TH
11 AM
3 WEEKS
313205-01
JULY 9
TU/TH
11 AM
3 WEEKS
313205-02
MARTIAL ARTS
KARATE KIDS Held at
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 6-12) This program teaches Sansei Goju-Ryu Karate. Learn discipline, respect, self-defense and the traditional art of Karate. The correct form of kicks, punches, blocks, strikes and proper rolling and falling will be taught. 1 hour. Instructor: ASHANTI. • $50 (non-resident $60). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Begins
Day
Time
Duration
Code
JUNE 11
TU
6:45 PM
6 WEEKS
243227-01
JULY 23
TU
6:45 PM
6 WEEKS
243227-02
SHOTOKAN KARATE - JUNIORS Held at Arizona Shotokan Karate, 5815 W. Glendale Ave. for 10 weeks beginning June 3 at
6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
and 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
(Ages 7-12) Learn traditional Japanese-style karate basics, forms and sparring. Emphasis is placed on traditional manners and self-discipline. Beginning students will receive a Gi (karate uniform). Classes are available 5 days a week, 7 scheduled class times. Students are suggested to train at least 3 days a week. 1 hour. Instructor: HYDER/STAFF. • $157 (Non-resident $188). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
LITTLE TIGERS - BEGINNING KARATE-SHOTOKAN Held at Arizona Shotokan Karate, 5815 W. Glendale Ave.
(Ages 4-6) Introduces the basics of Shotokan karate. Beginning students will receive a Gi (karate uniform). 30 minutes. Instructor: HYDER/STAFF. • $80 (Non-resident $96). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Begins
Days
Time
Duration
Code
MAY 7
T/TH
5:30 PM
5 WEEKS
142217-02
JUNE 4
T/TH
5:30 PM
5 WEEKS
143217-01
JULY 16
T/TH
5:30 PM
5 WEEKS
143217-02
TINY TIGERS Held twice a week for 4 weeks at Keene's ATA Martial Arts, 6740 W. Deer Valley Rd.
Ages 4-6) Tiny Tigers inspires self-discipline, courtesy and respect and is designed to improve motor skills, focus and listening skills. Free uniform for first-time students. 25 minutes. Instructor: KEENE. • $64 (Non-resident $77). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Begins
Day
Time
Duration
Code
MAY 6
M/W
4 PM
4 WEEKS
142286-03
MAY 7
TU/TH
4 PM
4 WEEKS
142286-04
JUNE 3
M/W
4 PM
4 WEEKS
143286-01
JUNE 4
TU/TH
4 PM
4 WEEKS
143286-02
JULY 1
M/W
4 PM
4 WEEKS
143286-03
JULY 2
TU/TH
4 PM
4 WEEKS
143286-04
AUG. 5
M/W
4 PM
4 WEEKS
143286-05
AUG. 6
TU/TH
4 PM
4 WEEKS
143286-06
JAPANESE JUDO
- BEGINNER/JUNIOR Held Mondays and Wednesdays for one month at
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 6-15) Learn basic judo postures and salutations, how to move on the mat, control your opponent and be thrown safely. Techniques of grappling, locking, choking, escaping and sequence combinations will be taught. Great for beginners and veterans alike. No class May 27. 1 hour. Instructor: DR. MOORE. • $21 (Non-resident $25). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Begins
Day
Time
Duration
Code
JUNE 3
M/W
6 PM
1 MO.
243212-01
JULY 1
M/W
6 PM
1 MO.
243212-02
AUG. 5
M/W
6 PM
1 MO.
243212-03
KARATE FOR KIDS Held twice a week for 4 weeks at Keene's ATA Martial Arts, 6740 W. Deer Valley Rd. Meets Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4:35 p.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:35 p.m.
(Ages 7-11) Instruction promotes self-confidence, coordination, balance, agility, poise and thinking instead of panicking in potentially serious situations. It’s fun and structured for beginners. Free uniform for first-time students. 30 minutes. Instructor: KEENE. • $64 (Non-resident $77). Click here to register. For more information, call 623-930-4613.
Begins
Days/Times
Duration
Code
MAY 6
M 4:30 PM / W 4:35 PM
4 WEEKS
142285-03
MAY 7
T 4:35 PM / TH 4:35 PM
4 WEEKS
142285-04
JUNE 3
M 4:30 PM / W 4:35 PM
4 WEEKS
143285-01
JUNE 4
T 4:35 PM / TH 4:35 PM
4 WEEKS
143285-02
JULY 1
M 4:30 PM / W 4:35 PM
4 WEEKS
143285-03
JULY 2
T 4:35 PM / TH 4:35 PM
4 WEEKS
143285-04
AUG. 5
M 4:30 PM / W 4:35 PM
4 WEEKS
143285-05
AUG. 6
T 4:35 PM / TH 4:35 PM
4 WEEKS
143285-06
Youth Sports Leagues – Organizations
Click here for a list of organizations offering Youth Sports leagues.
