Youth Sports

Youth Sports

T-Ball, Baseball, & Softball / Ages 3 - 13

Run by professional instructors from K Zone / Prospect U.

K Zone Lady Expos T-Ball

Ages: 5 – 8 yrs. YATH2006-01

M/W, June 24 – July 31

$45/R, $54/NR

10 – 11 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

An introductory level program that teaches throwing, catching, hitting, and base running. This program is designed to teach kids the basics and to provide them with an enjoyable experience to gain or expand interest in America’s greatest pastime. Instruction and scrimmages will be conducted using a batting tee.

K Zone Prospect U Boys T-Ball

Ages: 5 – 8 yrs. YATH2006-02

$45/R, $54/NR

M/W, June 24 – July 31 10 – 11 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

An introductory level program that teaches throwing, catching, hitting, and base running. This program is designed to teach kids the basics and to provide them with an enjoyable experience to gain or expand interest in America’s greatest pastime. Instruction and scrimmages will be conducted using a batting tee. No program July 4.

K Zone Lil’ Prospect U T-Ball

Ages: 3 – 4 yrs. YATH2006-07

$40/R, $48/NR

T/Th June 25 - July 18 10 – 10:45 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Lil’ Red T-Ball is an introduction to the basics of t-ball. Instructors will help parents work one-onone with their child teaching them the fundamentals of the game such as throwing, catching, fielding, base running, and hitting. Children should attend each session with their parent(s) or another significant adult. No program July 4.

K Zone Lady Expos Beginner Softball

Ages: 8 – 10 yrs. YATH2006-03

$45/R, $54/NR

M/W, June 24 – July 31 9 – 10 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Participants should have participated in the T-Ball program previously. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of hitting and fielding, situations, and game IQ.

K Zone Prospect U Boys Beginner Baseball

Ages: 8 – 10 yrs. YATH2006-04

M/W, June 24 – July 31

$45/R, $54/NR

9 – 10 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Participants should have participated in the T-Ball program previously. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of hitting and fielding, situations, and game IQ.

K Zone Lady Expos Intermediate/Advanced Softball

Ages: 10 – 13 yrs. YATH2006-05

T/Th June 25 - Aug. 1

$45/R, $54/NR

9 – 10 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Participants should be able to perform basic skills. This combined instructional program will place emphasis on hitting, throwing, fielding, stealing, base running, and pitching. Instructors will do some pitching and girls desiring to attempt this skill will be encouraged to do so. Situation scrimmages and games will be included. No program July 4.

K Zone Prospect U Boys Intermediate/Advanced Baseball

Ages: 10 – 13 yrs. YATH2006-06

T/Th June 25 - Aug. 1

$45/R, $54/NR

9 – 10 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Participants should be able to perform basic skills. This combined instructional program will place emphasis on hitting, throwing, fielding, stealing, base running, and pitching. Instructors will do some pitching and boys desiring to attempt this skill will be encouraged to do so. Situation scrimmages and games will be included. No program July 4.

Miracle League of Dubuque Open Field Program

Wednesdays & Saturdays

June 19 - August 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us at the Miracle League of Dubuque baseball field every Wednesday and Saturday! The Open Field program is free and open to all ages and abilities. No registration is required. Just show up and PLAY BALL! See you on the field starting June 19.

Soccer Camp

Ages: 7 - 15 yrs. YATH2007-01

$150 M-Th, July 22 - 25 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Loras College Rock Bowl Stadium

Loras College Soccer Camp provides a week of top quality soccer instruction and fun! We focus on each camper’s individual technique, while applying skills in practice, small-sided games, and various competitions. The coaches will also teach each camper the tactical side of the sport.

Campers will be grouped according to age and ability level. Each day will include “cooling off time” in the Loras swimming pool and lunch in the Loras Cafeteria. Campers will receive an evaluation at the end of the week.

For more information, please contact Loras Soccer Coach Matt Pucci at 563-588-4937 or matthew.pucci@loras.edu.

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Asbury Park Sports Camps

Each two-week sports camp offers two sessions for children ages 6 – 12. Sessions will be combined depending on the number of participants in each. Beginner camps will focus on learning basic skills and rules of the games with a strong emphasis on having fun, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Intermediate camps will work on refining existing proficiencies and learning more advanced skills. Campers will also learn more about scoring and proper terminology while playing the game.

Asbury Basketball Camp - $40

YATH2003-01, M-Th, 9 - 10 a.m., June 17-20, Carver School

Asbury Volleyball Camp - $40

YATH2004-01, M-Th, 9 - 10 a.m., June 24-27, Carver School

Asbury Tennis Camp - $40

YATH2005-01, Beginner, T/TH, 10-11 a.m., July 9, 11, 16, 18, Asbury Park

YATH2005-02, Intermediate, T/TH, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., July 9, 11, 16, 18, Asbury Park

Fast KIDZ Running Class

Locations:

Tuesdays: Flora Park (by softball diamonds)

Thursdays: Wahlert High School track.

Come learn about the great sport of running! We will focus on proper form, agility, mobility, balance, power, and of course the speed needed for running everything from the 100 meter dash to the 5k. All abilities welcome! Please make sure your child wears proper attire and brings a bottle of water. No class on July 4. No makeups for inclement weather. If you have any questions, call Pam at 563-543-7154.

Martial Arts at Dubuque Karate Club

Ages 5 & Older

Dubuque Karate Club is located at 805 Century Dr.

Note: All of the karate classes are designed as an introduction class and are repeats each session. Individuals interested in continuing with building upon the introduction may contact Dubuque Karate Club for more offerings!

Martial Arts

Ages: 13 yrs. and older

6 - 6:45 p.m.

REC1800-01, W, June 5 - 26

REC1800-02, W, July 10 - 31

REC1800-03, W, August 7 - 28

$25/R, $30/NR

A mix of traditional and contemporary martial arts that offers effective self-defense program and personal development and discipline that can lead to success in other areas of your life. You will learn to become a peak performer in the martial arts, combative arts, and performing arts.

Tactical Weapons Academy

Ages: 12 yrs. and older

7 - 7:30 p.m.

REC1801-01, W, June 5 - 26

REC1801-02, W, July 10 - 31

REC1801-03, W, August 7 - 28

$25/R, $30/NR

Dubuque Tactical Weapons Academy blends traditional martial arts concepts with a modern tactical approach. It is taught in a safe and controlled environment by expert instructors, this session will focus on Filipino Stick Fighting, Open Hand Drills, Tactical Knife Defenses, and Gun Defenses, and Disarming Techniques.

Karate Kids

Ages: 5 - 7 yrs.

6:30 - 7 p.m.

$25/R, $30/NR

REC1804KARATE-01 T, June 4 - 25

REC1804KARATE-02 T, July 2 - 23

REC1804KARATE-03 T, August 6 - 27

Ages: 8 - 12 yrs. $25/R, $30/NR

6:30 - 7 p.m.

REC1805KARATE-01 Th, June 6 - 27

REC1805KARATE-02 Th, July 11 - 25

REC1805KARATE-03 Th, August 1 - 22

Grandmaster Schmitt’s School of Martial Arts builds strong bodies and strong values. Karate is beneficial both physically and mentally as it is geared towards skill and comprehension levels. Limited to 10 participants.

Lightsaber Academy

Ages: 12 yrs. and older 25/R, $30/NR 7 - 7:30 p.m.

REC1802-01, M, June 3 - 24

REC1802-02. M, July 1 - 22

REC1802-03, M, August 5 - 26

Curriculum focuses on technical skills, offense/ defense strategies, stage performance, competition training, and the philosophy of mindfulness. The DBQ Saber Academy is an affiliate member of the Elite Saber Training Alliance. Limited to 7 participants.

Tennis Lessons

Youth Ages 5 - 14

Our youth beginner group lessons will focus on fundamentals and basic technique. Tennis racquets are not provided but may be requested. Rained out lessons will not be rescheduled.

Traditional Morning Tennis Lessons

Traditional morning lessons offers various levels of instruction to teach the fast paced game of tennis! All lessons will be held at the Flora Park Tennis Courts.

M/W/F, June 10 - July 26

• YATH2000-01, Beginner 5 - 10 yrs.

• YATH2000-03, Advanced Beginner 9 - 14 yrs.

• YATH2000-05, Intermediate 9 - 14 yrs.

• YATH2000-07, Advanced Intermediate 10 - 15 yrs.

T/Th, June 11 - July 25

• YATH2000-02, Beginner 5 - 10 yrs.

• YATH2000-04, Advanced Beginner 9 - 14 yrs.

• YATH2000-06, Intermediate 9 - 14 yrs.

• YATH2000-08, Advanced Intermediate 10 - 15 yrs.

Beginner

• Individuals with little or no tennis experience.

• All 5 – 10 year olds must register as a beginner and may be moved depending on skill level.

• Class will focus on introducing basic tennis skills and rules of play.

Advanced Beginner

• Individuals that have taken lessons before but still working to develop their skills.

• Class will continue to work on basic skills and work to develop ball control and swing consistency.

Intermediate

On the first day of lessons, intermediate students should be capable of:

• Returning ten consecutive balls tossed alternately to their forehand and back hand.

• Serving 10 balls to each service court; at least five in each court must be good.

• Understanding rules and scoring.

• Rally back and forth with opponent.

Advanced Intermediate

On the first day of lessons, students should have previously completed the intermediate class and/or be capable of:

• Exhibit command of the skills such as forehand, backhand, volleys and serving.

• Ability to rally 10 consecutive balls against opponent controlling direction and speed of shots.

• This class will work to teach match play and match strategy.

Quick Start Tennis Lessons

Ages: 5 – 11 yrs. YATH2001-01 $30/R, $35/NR F, June 16 – July 28 8:15 – 9 a.m. Flora Park

Focus on fundamentals and basic technique. This program uses shorter court dimensions and specialized equipment (provided). Rained out lessons are not rescheduled.

Summer Evening Tennis Lessons

Ages: 7 – 15 yrs. YATH2000-11 $30/R, $36/NR T/Th, June 12 – July 25 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Flora Park

Enjoy the summer evenings as the kids cool off on the tennis courts at Murphy Park. Boys and girls, beginners only. Class size is limited. Rained out lessons are not rescheduled. Tennis racquets are not provided but may be requested.

Tennis Camp and Swim

Ages: 7 – 14 years

$40/R, $48/NR 1:45 – 4:30 p.m. Flora Park

YATH2002-01 M-Th, June 10 – 20

YATH2002-02 M-Th, June 24 – 27

YATH2002-03 M-Th, July 8 – 18

YATH2002-04 M-Th, July 22 – 25

Seventy-five minutes of beginner tennis instruction followed by up to 1.5 hours of free recreational swimming at the Flora Pool. Camp runs Monday - Thursday. Tennis racquets are not provided, but may be requested. Instructors will provide supervision while at the pool.

Adult Tennis

Adult Tennis Lessons

15 yrs. & older

AATH2000-1 $30/R, $36/NR T/Th, June 13 – July 27 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Murphy Park

For beginners only. Adult lessons will focus on basic fundamentals and techniques. Tennis racquets are not provided, but may be requested.

Adult Athletics: Looking Ahead

Adult Fall Softball Leagues

Men’s, women’s, and mixed softball leagues will be offered Monday - Thursday evenings. Tentatively, games will begin the week of September 2 with a six game guarantee. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 2. Registration materials will be available online at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation. If you wish to have registration information sent to you via email, please call 563-589-4316.

Adult Basketball & Volleyball

Registration information and forms for adult basketball and volleyball will be available in mid-August in the Recreation Division office. Team registration takes place in August and September. Registration materials will be available online at www.cityofdubuque.org/ recreation. If you wish to have registration information sent to you via email, please call 563-589-4316.