SPORTS

Blastball

(3-4 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3 by 9/15 and not turn age 5 by 10/13. Learn baseball basics in this game for beginners. Parents partner with their child to practice skills and play the game. No gloves needed. A foam bat and ball will be used. Register by 9/6.

#211309-01 F 9/15-10/13 5:30-6:15pm

$52 (R $45) includes shirt NW Rec

*NEW* TINY TEES T-BALLFALL LEAGUE

(4-6 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date. Here’s one last chance to play T-ball before winter! Learn baseball basics and teamwork; make friends, and have fun! Enjoy a mix of one-hour games and practices. Baseball gloves are required. Helmets are highly recommended. Volunteer coaches are needed! Register by 8/23.

#211103-01 Su 8/27-10/1* 2-4pm

$49 (R $42) Noelridge *No program 9/3

Practice Diamonds

Call Maxton Kearns, 319-286-5069, to reserve diamonds for practice.

Diamonds may be reserved for 1½ hour time segments at $27 per time segment. Exclusive use of the reserved area is insured with the fee. Bases and lining are not provided.

Basketball

ADULT BASKETBALL (17+ yrs.)

Register your team for this league with three skill set divisions and paid officials. Play one game per week on Sunday, Monday, or Thursday.

Session 1 - Register by 11/1

#202202-02 Su/M/Th 11/26-1/7

Su: 3:45-10pm, M/Th: 5:45-10pm

$309/Team NW Rec

Session 2 - Register by 12/28

#302202-03 Su/M/Th 1/21-2/29

Su: 3:45-10pm, M/Th: 5:45-10pm

$309/Team NW Rec

LITTLE HOOPSTERS

(4-5 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date. Learn the fundamentals of basketball and improve skills through drills, mini-games, and fun activities! Register by 10/24.

4-5 years (45 minute practices or games)

#211301-01 Sa 11/4-12/9* 8:30-9:15am

#211301-02 Sa 11/4-12/9* 9:15-10am

$55 (R $48) includes shirt NW Rec

*No program 11/25

#211301-03 Sa 11/4-12/9* 8:30-9:15am

#211301-04 Sa 11/4-12/9* 9:15-10am

$55 (R $48) includes shirt Viola Gibson

*No program 11/25

HOOP IT UP BASKETBALL (6-7 yrs.)

Learn and improve skills through a mix of one-hour practices and games. The program will begin as a camp/clinic and transition to games as skills improve. Please check your e-mail for program info prior to the start. Choose your location when you register. One-hour games will be played on Saturdays at 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Games may be played at the NW Rec Center or Viola Gibson. Register by 10/24.

6-7 years (1 hour practices or games)

#211302-03 $62 (R $54) jersey not included

#211302-04 $76 (R $68) jersey included Th/Sa 11/2-12/9*

Th: 5:30-6:30pm, Sa:10:15am-12:15pm

NW Rec/Gibson *No program 11/23, 11/25

YOUTH BASKETBALL

(8-12 yrs.)

This program will be run as a camp/ clinic focusing on building and developing basketball skills. As the session progresses we’ll move towards scrimmages. Register by 10/24.

8-9 years (1 hour practices or games)

#211304-01 $62 (R $54) jersey not included

#211304-02 $74 (R $68) jersey included W/F 11/1-12/8* 5:30-6:30pm

NW Rec *No program 11/22, 11/24

10-12 years (1 hour practices or games)

#211305-01 $51 (R $44) jersey not included

#211305-02 $66 (R $58) jersey included F 11/3-12/22* 6:40-7:40pm

NW Rec *No program 11/24

BECOME A YOUTH SPORTS SPONSOR!

Spotlight your business or organization while supporting our youth. Your sponsorship enables our department to further its mission of championing and enriching the lives of our youth through active and healthy lifestyles.

Football

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

(6-10 yrs.)

Play football under the lights! All skill levels are welcome in this league at Ellis Park. The first two weeks will be practices. The next three will be games. Practices/games are one hour and will start at 6 or 7 p.m. You will receive a schedule prior to the program’s start. Register by 9/3.

6-7 years

$66 (R $58) includes shirt Ellis

8-10 years

#211402-01

$66 (R $58) includes shirt Ellis

FOOTBALL BUDDIES

(4-5 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date. Learn the basics of throwing, catching, hand-offs, stances, offense, defense, and more in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. Register by 9/3.

#211406-01 Su 9/10-10/8 2:30-3:15pm

$50 (R $43) includes shirt Noelridge

Please check your email prior to the start of youth sports programs for additional information.

Whether you are interested in an exclusive sponsorship opportunity as an expression of your company’s values or would like to sponsor your child’s team in order to raise the profile of your company – we have just the package for you. No matter which sponsorship package you choose, we promise you will receive the attention, recognition, and publicity that you deserve for your sponsorship.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT GRANT WEBER ATHLETICS COORDINATOR 319-286-5698 OR G.WEBER@CEDAR-RAPIDS.ORG

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR YOUTH SPORTS!

Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each youth sport. The Department will provide field supervisors to assist the parents coaching the teams. A handbook and training are provided. Parents may request to coach with ONE other parent. If you are interested, fill out the volunteer application online: CRYouthSports.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION: G.WEBER@CEDAR-RAPIDS.ORG

Other Sports

*NEW* ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE (18+ yrs.)

Remember back in elementary school how you lived for recess? Boot the ball just like you did back then in this classic playground game. The league will use World Kickball Association rules with an umpire provided for every game. Games are at 6 or 7 p.m. Register by 8/14.

#202101-01 M 8/21-10/2* 6-8pm

$150/team Tait Cummins *No program 9/4

*NEW* LEARNING LACROSSE (5-10 yrs.)

Lacrosse is a fast-growing sport across the Midwest. Learn the basics in this soft-stick, introductory program. We’ll provide sticks and balls. NO contact is allowed in this fun program. Register by 9/6.

5-6 years

#211407-01 Su 9/10-10/8 3-4pm

$15 Noelridge*

*Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

7-10 years

#211407-02 Su 9/10-10/8 3-4pm

$15 Noelridge*

*Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

Soccer

*NEW* SUPER KICKERS (3 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3 by start date.

Dribble, pass, shoot! Introduce your child to the sport of soccer in this entry level program with fun drills and mini-games! Program information will be sent prior to the start date. Register by 8/23.

#211511-01 M 8/28-9/25* 5:30-6pm

#211511-02 M 8/28-9/19* 6-6:30pm

$41 (R $34) Noelridge *No program 9/4

LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER

(4-5 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date. Learn the basics of soccer and play fun games in this instructional program for boys and girls. Practices and games are 45 minutes in length. Shin guards are required. Cleats are recommended. A schedule will be sent before the league begins. Volunteer coaches are needed! Register by 8/26.

#211501-01 W 9/13-10/11 5:30-6:15pm

$59 (R $51) includes shirt Noelridge*

*Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

#211501-02 Sa 9/9-10/14* 9-10:45am

$59 (R $51) includes shirt Cherry Hill *No program 9/16

Youth Fall Soccer

(6-10 yrs.)

All skill levels are welcome in this recreational soccer league held at Cherry Hill and Noelridge Parks. (Choose your location when registering.) Teams will practice on Tuesday evenings for 45 minutes. Most Saturday mornings will be games. Games are one hour and will start at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m. A schedule of games and practices will be sent prior to the program’s start. Register by 8/29.

6-7 years #211502-01 Tu/Sa 9/9-10/28*

Tu: 5:30-7pm, Sa: 9am-12pm

$64 (R $56) includes shirt *No program at Cherry Hill/Noelridge Cherry Hill 9/16 8-10 years

Tu: 5:30-7pm, Sa: 9am-12pm

$64 (R $56) includes shirt *No program at Cherry Hill/Noelridge Cherry Hill 9/16

Volleyball

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE (18+ yrs.)

Are you looking to socialize, have fun, and play some volleyball? Sign up for our Adult Co-ed Volleyball Rec League with one-hour games at 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Register as a team, or sign up as an individual and be placed on a team. Register by 10/10. Contact Grant Weber for more information: g.weber@cedar-rapids.org

#202301-01 Team $170

#202301-02 Open Player $35 Tu 10/24-12/19 6:30-8:30pm NW Rec

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE (8-12 yrs.)

Let’s play some volleyball! Open to all skill levels, this rec league will have a mix of practices and games. All games will be played at the NW Rec Center. Game schedules will be sent before the first game. Volunteer coaches are needed! Register by 8/26. 8-10 years

$73

5:45-6:45pm

$73 (R $65) includes shirt NW Rec