Athletics

YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS

VIRTUAL PBIRDS In the P.B.I.R.D.S. program, boys and girls will learn the basic fundamentals of basketball, including passing, ball-handling, intangibles, rebounding, defense, and shooting. Participants will gain new skills and improve their game in a fun and friendly environment. In this virtual class there will be a DPR staff person leading you through different drills. To connect virtually participants will need a good internet connection, a functioning computer, and a phone or tablet device with a camera and microphone capability. The participant will only need a basketball, and open space to perform the drill. Don’t miss out on this unique experience. Age: 5-9 CR Fee: $4.50 NCR Fee: $9.50 VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 12817 Oct 3-Oct 24 Sa 10am-10:45am

VIRTUAL YBSA-ADVANCED BALL HANDLING This Youth Basketball Skills Academy is an advanced ball handling program designed to elevate the confidence and ball handling skills for youth needing to be challenged to take their basketball game to another level. You will learn better one-on-one moves, and dribbling drills to be a more confident and effective ball handler. In this virtual class there will be a DPR staff person leading you through different drills. To connect virtually participants will need a good internet connection, a functioning computer, and a phone or tablet device with a camera and microphone capability. The participant will only need a basketball, and open space to perform the drill. Don’t miss out on this unique experience. Age: 7-12 CR Fee: $4.50 NCR Fee: $9.50 VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 12808 Oct 3-Oct 24 Sa 12pm-12:45pm VIRTUAL YBSA-SHOOTING This Youth Basketball Skills Academy is a basketball shooting program designed to elevate the confidence and shooting skills for all novice and intermediate players. This basketball shooting program will assist and elevate any player’s shooting game to another level. You will learn the proper techniques of shooting, hand placement, and become a more confident and effective scorer. In this virtual class there will be a DPR staff person leading you through different drills. To connect virtually participants will need a good internet connection, a functioning computer, and a phone or tablet device with a camera and microphone capability. The participant will only need a basketball, and open space to perform the drill. Don’t miss out on this unique experience. Age: 5-9 CR Fee: $4.50 NCR Fee: $9.50 VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 12810 Oct 3-Oct 24 Sa 11am-11:45am

ATHLETICS

YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS CONTINUED

YOUTH SPORTS SAMPLER This sampler is designed to introduce different sports, basic fundamentals of each sport, and provide exposure to multiple DPR athletic facilities across Durham. The sampler promotes an atmosphere of fun and learning in a controlled, safe environment. CR Fee: $3 NCR Fee: $8

PINEY WOOD PARK Activities Offered: Disc Golf/Cornhole/Golf/Kickball Oct 14 W 6pm-8pm 13881 Age: 7-8 13882 Age: 9-10 13883 Age: 11-12

C.M. HERNDON PARK Activities Offered: Disc Golf or Soccer Clinic Field Day Activities (yard races, hopscotch, egg race, etc.) Batting Skills Football Skills (route running, ball technique, proper catching, etc.) Nov 1 Sa 2pm-4pm 13884 Age: 7-8 13885 Age: 9-10 13886 Age: 11-12

ADULT SPORTS

GOLF FOR BEGINNERS Are you new to the game of golf? Or do you need to shake some rust off your game? If so, join us at W.D. Hill Recreation Center for an introduction to golf. The course will cover topics such as hand grip, basic swing mechanics, and how to keep score. Once this class is over, you will be ready to hit the links! Age: 18-54 CR Fee: $16 NCR Fee: $21 HILLSIDE PARK 14040 Oct 13-Nov 3 T 3pm-4pm YOUTH TENNIS Participants will learn the basics of tennis. The class will review basic strokes, tennis strategy, and learn how to score a match. Participants should bring a tennis racquet, water and wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Age: 7-12 CR Fee: $9 NCR Fee: $14 WALLTOWN PARK 12871 Sep 16-Oct 21 W 6pm-7pm

DPR Athletics would like to thank Harris Teeter for sponsoring our youth athletic leagues. This donation was made to the Durham Parks Foundation.

GET FIT WITH DURHAM PARKS AND RECREATION!

Want to get in shape, lose weight, or just be more active? Check out our fitness programs on p. 26-29.