PARKS RECREATION DEPARTMENT Kenny Walsh Recreation Superintendent (281) 554-1185 kenny.walsh@leaguecity.com Ryan Stevenson Recreation Supervisor (281) 554-1191 ryan.stevesnson@leaguecity.com Lydia Rodriguez Older Adults Program, Volleyball (281) 554-1183 lydia.rodriguez@leaguecity.com Pearl Barrett Administrative Assistant (281) 554-1188 pearl.barrett@leaguecity.com Katrina Beecher Rookie Ball, T-Ball, Coach Pitch Summer Camp (281) 554-1184 katrina.beecher@leaguecity.com Patrick Murphy Basketball, Soccer (281) 554-1186 patrick.murphy@leaguecity.com Michelle Stebens Cheerleading (281) 554-1180 michelle.stebens@leaguecity.com Facilities Hours: Monday & Thursday......................7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday..........................................7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday........................................8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday...........................................Noon to 6 p.m.
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REGISTRATION Welcome to the League City Parks Recreation Fall line-up! Program offerings this season abound for all ages and we hope you enjoy browsing through the brochure and finding something of interest to you. Contact the department staff for specific information on any of this season’s programs. The Parks Recreation Department is here to serve our residents and look forward to any comments and/or suggestions regarding our programs and services. REGISTRATION All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration to secure placement in specified activity and/or program. Online and walk-in registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. No payment is required to place a child on a wait-list. Payment must be made when a place becomes available and the child is actually registered. A $25 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks. Age requirements are set to benefit the child, make instruction more consistent and, in some instances for the child’s safety. ACTIVITY CANCELLATION The League City Parks Recreation Department retains the privilege of canceling any scheduled activity that fails to generate minimum interest. PHOTO POLICY Photos taken during a City of League City program, event or activity may be used in future department promotional material. ACTIVITY REFUND POLICY Refunds will only be given prior to the first class; however, a 10% handling fee will be assessed. Cancellations for medical reasons require documentation from a physician. Refund requests must be made in person at the Parks Recreation Office. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The Parks Recreation Department will make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities who are interested in the programs offered by the Parks Recreation Department. Notify the Parks Recreation Department at least 48 hours in advance if an accommodation needs to be made. The City of League City does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, age or handicap in admission to, treatment in or employment in its program activities. All information in this schedule is subject to change. Class days that fall on a Holiday may be rescheduled.
Register Online
www.leaguecity.com/parks
(281) 554-1180
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SOCCER
League Season...............................Sept. 8 - Nov. 21
Open to boys and girls ages 3-14
Resident.....................................................................$60 Non-Resident............................................................$90
SPORTS
League Divisions 4U Ages 3 & 4...................................10U Ages 9 & 10 6U Ages 5 & 6 ..................................12U Ages 11 & 12 8U Ages 7 & 8 ..................................14U Ages 13 & 14
BASEBALL
SOFTBALL
Open to boys and girls ages 3-9
Open to boys and girls ages 3-14
League Season ..................Sept. 8 - Nov. 21 Tee/Rookie Ball
League Season ....................Aug. 31 - Nov. 14
Coach Pitch
Resident..................................................$70................$75 Resident......................................................................$65 Non-Resident......................................$105.........$112.50 Non-Resident.......................................................$97.50 Registration ends September 3, 2015, or until all slots are filled (applies to all sports listed)
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BASKETBALL Open to boys and girls ages 3-14
League Season.............Dec. 8, 2015 - Feb. 27, 2016
League Divisions 4U Ages 3 & 4...................................10U Ages 9 & 10 6U Ages 5 & 6 ..................................12U Ages 11 & 12 8U Ages 7 & 8 ..................................14U Ages 13 & 14
Resident Registration: Oct. 1 Non Resident Registration: Oct. 15 Resident: .....................................................................TBD Non-Resident..............................................................TBD
SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL Open to boys and girls ages 9-17
League Divisions
12U Ages 9—12...................................17U Ages 13—17
League Season
Oct. 5 - Nov. 21 Resident Registration: Aug. 26 Resident fee...............................................................$50
Register Online Today
Non-Resident Registration: Sept. 9 Non-Resident........................................................... $75
www.leaguecity.com/parks
(281) 554-1180
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KARATE
Karate Fall Session 2015
Sept. 16 - Dec. 9.................................... Wednesday classes No Class Nov. 25...............................(Thanksgiving Week) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ages 5-12 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ages 13-70 Registration begins Aug. 19 Class Fee ..........................................................................$50 Uniform Fee (Paid to Instructor)..................................$30
Karate Winter Session 2016
Jan. 13 - March 30................................. Wednesday classes No Class March 15 ............................(Spring Break Week)
SPORTS
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 5-12 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 13-70 Registration begins Dec. 19 Class Fee ..........................................................................$50 Uniform Fee (Paid to Instructor)..................................$30
Gymnastics Basics Tuesday Sessions Ages 4-6....................................... 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Ages 7-18..................................... 5:20 to 6:05 p.m.
GYMNASTICS
Sept. 1 - 22 Oct. 6 - 27 Nov. 3 - 17 (3 weeks and open gym) Dec. 1 - 15 (3 weeks and open gym)
Gymnastics Basics Thursday Sessions Ages 4-6....................................... 5:20 to 6:05 p.m. Ages 7-18..................................... 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Sept. 3 - 24 Oct. 8 - 29 Nov. 5 - 19 (3 weeks & open gym) Dec. 3 - 17 (3 weeks & open gym) Registration begins one month prior to class Class Fee ..................................................................$50
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TENNIS
Tennis Class 10 & Under
Ages 5-10..................................................Monday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. $79 per 4 week session • Live ball, rally-based instruction designed to provide a fun & active learning environment • Low compression tennis balls and mini-nets
Intro to ZAT Tennis Class
Ages 11-14......................................................Monday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. $129 per 4 week session • Designed for students in middle school. • Proper stroke mechanics
All lessons held at: Rustic Oaks Park Tennis Courts 5101 Orange Blossom, League City, TX 77573
Fall Session I: Aug. 31 – Sept. 21 .............................................Fall Session III: Oct. 26 – Nov. 16 Fall Session II: Sept. 28 – Oct. 19 ........................................... Fall Session IV: Nov. 23 – Dec. 14
TEAMS OF TOMORROW
SPORTS
Registration begins one month prior to class. Learn from League City’s finest tennis professional staff! Private Lessons also available seven days per week! More info at: www.Bayarearacquetclub.com (281) 488-7026 or e-mail: Bayarearacquetclub@yahoo.com
Bring your child to participate in the most unique song and movement program available to preschool and Kindergarten students today. TOT is a basketball ball handling, motor development, and fitness program for boys and girls 3 to 5 years old. TOT combines academics and athletics-appealing to boys and girls, athletic and non-athletic! TOT is so unique because it increases the development of self-esteem and self-confidence that a child attains through the classes. Sign-up for both sessions in order to receive the full TOT experience.
Session 2: Nov. 2 - Dec. 7 Mondays 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Session 1: Sept. 14 - Oct. 12 Mondays 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
No class on Nov. 23
Resident Registration: Aug. 12 Non-Resident Registration: Aug. 26 Session Cost................................................................ $75
Register Online Today
www.leaguecity.com/parks
(281) 554-1180
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LC STARS CHEERLEADERS
SPORTS
Open to girls ages 3-8
League Season
Your child will learn fundamentals of cheerleading, team bonding, and take turns in leadership. They will also perform at our Recreational Basketball games! Cheer practice shirt and pom poms are included in registration. Additional fee for uniform.
Dec. 8, 2015 - Feb. 25, 2016 Resident Registration: Oct. 7 Resident fee....................................................................$50 Non-Resident Registration: Oct. 21 Non-Resident................................................................ $75
FLOORBALL Open to boys and girls ages 7-15
League Season .................. Sept. 23 - Nov. 21 Registration Ends................... Sept. 3
Resident..........................................................................$65 Non-Resident...........................................................$97.50
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ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL
Team Fee...................................................... $280
ADULT BASKETBALL
Open to adults 18 and older. Games will be held at Hometown Heroes Park beginning on Thursday, Oct. 8.
ADULT SPORTS
The Men’s Wednesday Night Flag Football League will be held at the Chester L. Davis Sportsplex starting on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Team Fee...................................................... $280
Register Online Today
www.leaguecity.com/parks
(281) 554-1180
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HARVEST FESTIVAL
Booth registration begins ........... Sept. 23 Booth fee:............................................$50
League Park (512 2nd Street) on Saturday, Oct. 24 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
EVENTS
Welcome the Fall season with us by attending our annual Harvest Festival. The activities for the day will include arts and crafts from local artisans, fun activities for the kiddos and plenty of good music. We are adding on to the FUN this year, with a hay maize, hay ride and Trunk or Treat (sponsored by the League City Animal Shelter). Schedule of events: Craft Show/Trunk and Treat.............Noon to 4 p.m. Costume Contest........................................1 to 2 p.m. Pet Costume Contest............................2 to 2:30 p.m. Pumpkin Carving Contest.............2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
PICKLEBALL
HEALTH FAIR
Invitational and Free Youth Clinic
Hosted by the City of League City Friends of League City Senior Foundation Hometown Heroes Park 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hometown Heroes Park Sept. 12 Clinic Hours:............................................11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sept. 26
Mammograms, blood drive, , Carotid US screening, Cholesterol screening, eye screening, dental screening, diabetes in-formation/screening, melanoma awareness, bone density, community services, and much more. Admission is free, don’t miss out on this fun and informative event.
Tournament categories are open age divisions at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. All playing levels are welcome. Events include Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles and pool play followed by bracket play. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each event bracket. We reserve the right to modify divisions and format based on number of participants. Groups may be combined or canceled if insufficient entries. International Federation of Pickleball official rules will apply. Official rules can be found at www.ipickleball.org.
Residents fee..............$10 Non Residents..............$15
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SWIM LESSONS Preschool
Seahorses ................... Age3–5 • • • • •
Floats w/o support Glides w/support Arm strokes w/support Kicks w/support Maximum class size: 8
Preschool Advanced
Sea Turtles......................Age 3-5 Rhythmic breathing • Floats w/o support • Glides w/o support • Front/back crawl w/o support • Explore treading water • Retrieve submerged objects • Maximum class size: 4
Station One
Sea Otters....................Age 6-up • Floats w/o support • Glides w/support • Beginning arm strokes • Intro to front/back crawl • Maximum class size: 4
5:30 to 6 p.m. | 6:10 to 6:40 p.m. | 6:50 to 7:20 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday Class Session Sept. 15 - Oct. 8
Resident Registration: Aug. 26 Resident fee...............................................................$40
Register Online Today
Non-Resident Registration: Sept. 9 Non-Resident........................................................... $60
www.leaguecity.com/parks
(281) 554-1180
EVENTS
Class Times:
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21st Annual Fishing Extravaganza Municipal Pool, 450 West Walker
Feb. 27, 2016 Sessions
Open to all ages Session times: TBD
League City resident registration: Feb. 3 – 24 (or until all slots are filled) Fee: $6
Non-resident registration:
EVENTS
Feb. 17 – 24 (or until all slots are filled) Fee: $10
Daddy Daughter Dance Feb. 5, 2016
Hometown Heroes Park ..................................................................................................................... 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Features dancing with dad, a catered meal and a professional photographer to capture memories of this special night (additional charge photos, paid directly to photographer). Resident Registration: Jan. 6 - Feb. 3, 2016 Resident fee...............................................................$45
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Non-Resident Registration: Jan. 20 – Feb. 3, 2016 Non-Resident........................................................... $67.50
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SPRING PREVIEW ASA Softball
TBall/Rookie Ball
Soccer
Floorball
Sand Volleyball
Indoor Volleyball
Resident Registration Nov. 18 Non-Resident Registration Dec. 2
Resident Registration Jan. 13, 2016 Non-Resident Registration Jan. 27, 2016
Resident Registration Dec. 16 Non-Resident Registration Dec. 30
Resident Registration Jan. 13, 2016 Non-Resident Registration Jan. 27, 2016
Resident Registration Jan. 27, 2016 Non-Resident Registration Feb. 10, 2016
SPRING PREVIEW
Resident Registration Jan. 27, 2016 Non-Resident Registration Feb. 10, 2016
TEEN ADVISORY Attention parents with children in 8th to 11th grade!
A new “Teen Advisory Board� for qualified students who want to make a difference! This is a great opportunity for your child to gain leadership experience, receive volunteer hours and serve as a link between teens and the community. Applications are due by Sept. 18. Meetings will begin in October. Please email Katrina Beecher at Katrina.beecher@leaguecity.com for more information
Register Online Today
www.leaguecity.com/parks
(281) 554-1180
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LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE LEAGUE CITY PARKS RECREATION DEPARTMENT)
FOOTBALL:
BASEBALL:
SOCCER:
League City Cowboys Cort Petterson cort.r.petterson@verizon.com
L.C.Pony/Colt Baseball Brad Harris (281) 554-7385 Bharris66@verizon.net
SWIM:
VOLLEYBALL:
South Shore Sails Kevin Duke kevinduke@southshorefitness.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
League City Saints Juan Cantu juancantujr@yahoo.com
League City 49ers Dave Rao Dave.rao@apfc.com Bay Area Panthers Kevin Teichman Kevint@teichmangroup.com
League City Little League Greg Newkirk lclbaseball@yahoo.com
Gulf Coast Volleyball Association Michael Miksich play.vb.mike@juno.com
JAZZERCISE: Joyce Snyder (281) 480-1550
L.C. Swim Team (Barracudas) Michelle Kapfer www.lcbarracudas.org
Space City Aquatics Team Patricia Edwards Patricia.r.edwards@gmail.com
KEEP YOUR PARKS BEAUTIFUL • Report Graffiti and Vandalism
We need your help to keep your parks safe and beautiful. Call (281) 332-2566 for non-emergency reporting.
• Pick up after Spot and Rover • • • • • • • • • •
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Space City Futbol Darren King president@spacecityfc.org
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No one likes those unexpected surprises stuck to the bottom of a clean shoe.
Please keep pets on a leash Put litter in its Place Respect foliage Watch out for those delicate shrubs and flowers. Recycle Bottles and Cans Glass containers are prohibited in the park, they can break easily and pose a danger to other park patrons. Please Place Used Charcoal in Designated areas Hot coals may damage garbage cans and grass Avoid playing on Wet Turf Playing on wet, pliable fields may ruin grass
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2. Rustic Oaks Park 5101 Orange Blossom This park features a small pavilion, volleyball court, tennis courts, practice field, fishing pond, trails, playground equipment, and bird viewing areas. 3. Newport Park 2398 N. Colonial Ct. This park features a playground, picnic areas, and basketball courts 4. Chester L. Davis Sportsplex 1251 Highway 96 This sports complex features a football field, volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, and three pavilions for organized events. 5. City Pool 450 West Walker St Private parties are available at the Municipal Pool during designated times. 6. League Park 512 2nd St With a turn of the century theme, League Park features a band stand (gazebo), two basketball courts, picnic areas, benches, a boundless play-ground, and restrooms. 7. Helen’s Garden 701 E. Main Street This garden features seasonal flowers, picnic benches, stone paths, fountains, statues, and League City’s trademark of overspreading ancient oaks.
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8. Heritage Park 1220 Coryell Park features playground, hike and bike trail, canoe/kayak launch, and fishing pond. 9. Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center 1220 Egret Bay This recently opened park offers numerous opportunities for those who love to experience nature. Walk along the nature trails and spend some quiet time at the bird viewing areas. You will experience wildlife in its own natural setting. 10. League City Boat Ramp FM 270 This park features a boat ramp and large parking lot under the FM 270 bridge on Clear Creek. 11. Bayridge Park 2913 Mariner Dr This park features a softball field, basketball courts, picnic are-as, and a playground. 12. Hometown Heroes Park 2105 Dickinson Avenue Facility consists of a pool, three soccer fields, two basketball gyms, and a multi-use room; along the park grounds are walking trails and playground area. Gymnasiums and multi-use room can be reserved for private parties, business functions and sporting events.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Lynn Gripon Park 100 Alderwood This park consists of two softball fields, one soccer/football field, basket-ball pavilion, volleyball courts, numerous picnic areas, and playgrounds along the nature/fitness trail. Park may be reserved for company picnics, family gatherings, tournaments, and team practices.
13. Ghirardi Family Watersmart Park 1810 Louisiana 3.75 acre passive park dedicated to teaching citizens ways to conserve water use at home. Park features include a green roof pavilion, walking trails and a playground. Special conservation and educational features include rain gar-dens, outdoor classrooms, cistern, WaterSmart landscapes Park is home to the 100 plus Compton Oak tree 14. Big League Teams Skate park 1150 Big League Dreams Parkway
www.leaguecity.com/parks
(281) 554-1180
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LIBRARY Library Hours
HELEN HALL LIBRARY
Monday-Thursday..........................................................................10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday:.............................................................................10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday........................................................................................................1 to 5 p.m.
EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Monday 10:15 a.m.........................................Toddler Story Time
Monday 1 p.m..............................................Antiques Roundtable
Tuesday 10:15 and 11 a.m.........................Preschool Story Time
Wednesday 10:15 and 11 a.m................................Computer Classes
Wednesday 10:15 a.m....................................... Preschoolers at Play
3rd Monday of the Month 7 p.m........................................... Book Discussion Club
Thursday 4:30 p.m (and other select times)...................Family Frolic
2nd Thursday of the Month 10:15 a.m.........................................Local Authors Hour
(for ages 4 to 11 and their families)
Read to the Dogs (by registration for children in 1st to 3rd grades) Parenting and Early Literacy programs
Tuesdays 2:30 p.m........................................Work Force Solutions
EVENTS FOR TEENS Wednesday 7 p.m.........................................Teen Advisory Board
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Hometown Heroes Park 2105 Dickinson Avenue 281-554-1180 leaguecity.com/parks
Neither this organization nor this event is sponsored, endorsed or otherwise affiliated with Clear Creek ISD.