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Youth Sports
TENNIS LESSONS Liberty High School (Outdoor)* Progress Park Recreation Center (Indoor) Ages: 6-15
Participants will engage in a series of active instructional sessions that emphasize the fun, social aspect of tennis and lead to supervised play. Tennis balls will be provided but participants must have their own racket. No class NOV 27. (Min 5/Max 20) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH AGE PRICE SA 8A SEP 10 SEP 3 4 WKS 11-15 YEARS $80/90* SA 9A SEP 10 SEP 3 4 WKS 6-10 YEARS $80/90* SU 10:30A OCT 9 OCT 2 4 WKS 11-15 YEARS $80/90 SU 11:30A OCT 9 OCT 2 4 WKS 6-10 YEARS $80/90 SU 10:30A NOV 13 NOV 6 4 WKS 11-15 YEARS $80/90 SU 11:30A NOV 13 NOV 6 4 WKS 6-10 YEARS $80/90 SU 10:30A JAN 8 JAN 1 4 WKS 11-15 YEARS $80/90 SU 11:30A JAN 8 JAN 1 4 WKS 6-10 YEARS $80/90
This program develops the essential skills needed to play soccer. It focuses on balance, coordination, participation, sportsmanship and sharing. No class OCT 2. (Min 5/Max 25) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SU 1P SEP 11 SEP 4 4 WKS $65/75 SU 1P OCT 16 OCT 9 4 WKS $65/75 SU 1P JAN 8 JAN 1 4 WKS $65/75
Did You Know?
"Many athletes do better academically. Sports require memorization, repetition and learning — skillsets that are directly relevant to class work. Also, the determination and goal-setting skills a sport requires can be transferred to the classroom." (www.muhealth.org)
Get active. Stay active. CORE SOCCER BALL SKILLS TRAINING Heartland Park (Outdoor)* Progress Park Recreation Center (Indoor) Ages: 4-18
This 55-minute program led by CORE Soccer instructors will help develop the essential skills needed to play soccer. First Touch (Ages 4-5) participants will be introduced to the basics of soccer with many fun games and props. Field players (Ages 4-18) will work on dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Goalkeepers (Ages 6-18) will work on ball handling, diving, shot stopping and distribution. This program is designed to supplement the Wentzville soccer league and give each child an additional day to enhance their skills. No class NOV 25. (Min 10/Max 75) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SU 2P SEP 11 SEP 4 4 WKS $65/75* SU 2P OCT 9 OCT 2 4 WKS $65/75* F 6:30P NOV 11 NOV 6 4 WKS $65/75 F 6:30P JAN 6 JAN 1 4 WKS $65/75
INDOOR SOCCER TBA Ages: 7-12
This one-hour program will teach ball control in small spaces while creating the opportunity to attack and score goals and focuses on indoor skills and gameplay. Participants will play with a futsal ball, which is a heavier, lowbouncing soccer ball. Individual players will be placed on a team each week by a CORE Soccer instructor based on skill level and abilities. Age divisions are as follows: Ages 7-9 and 10-12. Age divisions may be combined based on registration. (Min 8/Max 20) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH AGE PRICE M 6:30P JAN 23 JAN 8 5 WKS 7-9 YEARS $70/80 M 6:30P JAN 23 JAN 8 5 WKS 10-12 YEARS $70/80
YOUTH LACROSSE CLINIC Heartland Park Ages: 6-18
The Wentzville Lacrosse Club brings you this two-hour clinic that focuses on the fundamentals of lacrosse in a fun environment. Players will participate in a variety of drills, which include techniques of catching, throwing, weakhand training, ground balls and basic defensive/offensive concepts. Players will be broken up by skill level, age and gender. All players should wear cleats or sturdy athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. Lacrosse sticks and balls will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own stick. (Min 10/Max 100) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SA 10A NOV 5 OCT 30 1 DAY $40/50
SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING Multiple Locations Ages: 5-18
Want to improve your skills in basketball, baseball, softball, soccer or volleyball? Our sport-specific trainers will work with you one-on-one or in small groups to enhance the skills you need to move to the next level. For information and pricing, contact our sports division at (636) 639-7631 or sports@wentzvillemo.gov.
This one-hour program is designed to supplement the girls’ volleyball league as an extra night to work on specific skills. Coaches are encouraged to attend and assist. Players will be split into groups based on skill level and an instructor will run stations of drills. No class on DEC 20 or DEC 27. (Min 10/Max 20) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH AGE PRICE TU 6P OCT 4 SEP 25 6 WKS 9-11 YEARS $75/85 TU 7P OCT 4 SEP 25 6 WKS 12-15 YEARS $75/85 TU 6P DEC 6 NOV 27 6 WKS 9-11 YEARS $75/85 TU 7P DEC 6 NOV 27 6 WKS 12-15 YEARS $75/85
At the end of the six-week season, the top four teams in each age division will play in a single-elimination tournament to determine the league champion. Awards will be given to the first-place team. Games start as early as 8A. Practices are once a week. Teams may have to share gym space for practices. Uniforms are included for participants registering as individuals. Team registration does not include uniforms. No games on DEC 24 or DEC 31. (Min 40/Max 200) Age divisions are as follows: Ages 9-11, 12-14 and 15-17 years old. DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH INDIVIDUAL TEAM SA 8A OCT 8 SEP 6 6 WKS $85/95 $650 SA 8A DEC 10 NOV 6 6 WKS $85/95 $650 BOBBY WALLACE BASKETBALL SKILLS TRAINING Progress Park Recreation Center Ages: 6-18
Bobby Wallace is an experienced coach looking forward to teaching your kids the fundamental skills of basketball. Participants will sharpen their skills in shooting, passing, dribbling and defense in this 90-minute class. No class OCT 2, OCT 23 or NOV 27. (Min 10/Max 50) DAY TIME BEGINS DEADLINE LENGTH PRICE SU 8:30A SEP 11 SEP 4 4 WKS $85/95 SU 8:30A OCT 16 OCT 9 4 WKS $85/95 SU 8:30A NOV 20 NOV 13 4 WKS $85/95 SU 8:30A JAN 8 JAN 1 4 WKS $85/95
OCT 1 \ 1-4P
Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society on OCT 1 as they highlight the history of 10 people buried in Linn Cemetery. Tickets are available for $10 during the month of September at the Wentzville Community Historical Society located at 310 W. Pearce Blvd. and on OCT 1 at Linn Cemetery. For more information, please visit www.wentzvillehistoricalsociety.org or find the “Wentzville Historical Society” on Facebook.
