Athletics

YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS

BEGINNER TENNIS LESSONS 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. CR Fee: $9 NCR Fee: $14 GARRETT ROAD PARK Sep 24-Oct 13 T,Th 6pm-7pm 11788 Age: 5-6 11790 Age 7-8 11791 Age: 9-10

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

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-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

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

ATHLETICS

YOUTH AND TEEN SPORTS CONTINUED

DPR ALL-STAR COMPETITION Will you be the first ever DPR All-Star? Register today to accept this challenge. Six teenagers will compete in several single person basketball events to gain points. The player with the most points at the end of the All-Star Competition will win a prize. The competition will be held on outdoor basketball courts. Feel free to bring your own basketball but if not we will provide one for you. Age: 13-17 No Cost HILLSIDE PARK 13547 Sep 8 T 6pm-9pm 13548 Sep 15 T 6pm-9pm WALLTOWN PARK 12767 Sep 24-Oct 22 Th 4:30pm-5:30pm ADULT SPORTS ADULT CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Who needs horseshoes when you have cornhole? Join the competition to see which dynamic duo can reach 21 points first to win a prize. Bags and boards will be provided. Feel free to bring your own bags. Pre-registration is required and partners must register under the same team name. Each team is guaranteed two games. Age: 18 and up CR Fee: $5 NCR Fee: $10 C.M. HERNDON PARK 13546 Sep 16 W 6pm-9pm 13549 Sep 23 W 6pm-9pm 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. 25-27. YOUTH GOLF ACADEMY Come learn the basic fundamentals of the game of golf. Golf is a game you can play your entire life! Learn values like integrity, honesty, and respect with one of America’s favorite leisure activities. Age: 7-12

CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11

DPR Athletics would like to thank Harris Teeter for sponsoring our youth athletic leagues.

This donation was made to the Durham Parks

Foundation.

Durham Parks and Recreation has been recognized as a Playful City USA 9 times! Playful City USA is a recognition program honoring cities and towns that ensure that kids in their communities get the balanced and active play they need to thrive.