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Youth Sports
YOUTH SPORTS Tumwater
Baseball League
Baseball is back for 2021! Tumwater Parks & Recreation’s spring baseball league is open to boys and girls, grades K-5. Out of district players are accepted; however, they will be placed on a wait list and added to teams needing players.
This year’s season runs mid-April thru May. There are three divisions of play; K/1st, 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th. K/1st division is coach pitch for the entire season. 2nd/3rd division begins with coach pitch and progresses to kid pitch. 4th/5th division will be kid pitch only.
Register online. Registration fee includes complete uniform (shirt, pants, and hat).
Season: Practices begin April 12. Games begin May 3. Season will conclude the week of May 24.
Please note: Baseball league play contingent upon local and county health guidelines and the allowance of team sports practice and competition.
Registration:February8 thru March 19 Ages: Grades K- 5 Fee: $100 per player through March 19. Late Fee: $110 per player after March 19. Late registrations will be processed only if space is availableand assigned to teamsneeding players.
Calling all Coaches!
Volunteer coaches are needed! Coach’s Meeting: In-person meeting will not be held this season. Coaches will communicate with league coordinator individually via phone or email the week of March 22. Coach’s packets available online: www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/baseball.
YOUTH SPORTS
Skyhawks Youth Sports Skill-Based Programs
Skyhawks Sports Academy provides sports programs where children discover and develop athletic skills and social values, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Register online directly through Skyhawks: www.skyhawks.com.
For all Skyhawks programs below:
Location: Pioneer Park, 5801 Henderson Blvd SE Ages: 4 - 12 Fee: $25 (ages 4-6) / $35 (ages 7-12)
Baseball
Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running - all in a fun, positive environment. Specifically designed for beginning and intermediate players, this program teaches athletes new baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and responsibility. Dates: Saturday, April 3 Time: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. (ages 4 - 6) 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (ages 7 - 12)
Soccer
Your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their soccer skills. Dates: Saturday, April 17 Time: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. (ages 4 - 6) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ages 7-12)
Flag Football
Experience the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football Fueled by USA Football. Using a curriculum developed by USA Football, coaches teach skills like passing, receiving, kicking and flag pulling while gaining confidence and learning life lessons in a fun, positive environment. Dates: Saturday, May 8 Time: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. (ages 4 - 6) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ages 7-12)
Basketball
This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our progressive curriculum, we focus on the whole player - teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill-based instruction and smallsided scrimmages. Dates: Saturday, May 22 Time: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. (ages 4 - 6) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ages 7-12)
Summer Sports Preview
Skyhawks Sports Academy Challenger International Tumwater Tennis Academy
Skyhawks provides sports pro- Soccer Camps Weekly tennis sessions are coming to grams where children discover and The British are coming to Tumwater again a court near you this summer for develop athletic skills and social this summer, July 26-30! Camps available youth of all ability levels. Details will values, such as teamwork, respect for ages 3-14. Tiny Tikes: 3-5; Half Day: be listed in the online summer broand sportsmanship. Ages 4-12. 6-14; Golden Goal: 6-14. Details online: chure. Details and registration online: www.challengersports.com. www.skyhawks.com
More details will be listed in the summer brochure!
YOUTH SPORTS KIDZ LOVE
SOCCER
Kidz Love Soccer provides high-quality classes that teach the fundamentals of the sport through a non-competitive format. Classes meet weekly and are taught by professional staff in a nurturing, recreational environment. A typical session experience includes age-appropriate activities: skill demonstrations, fun games, and instructional scrimmages. Every child will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey. Kidz Love Soccer – “Where the score is always FUN to FUN!” Masks will be required for children over age 2.
Day: Fridays Dates: Session 1: March 26 - April 16 Session 2: April 30 - May 21 Location: Pioneer Park Field 4 Min/Max: 8/10 Fee: $75 per session
Kidz Love Soccer Class Descriptions:
Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer
Introduce your toddler to the world’s most popular game! As you and your child participate in our fun age-appropriate activities, your child will develop their large motor skills and socialization skills. The fun happens on the field; in Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer, parents are part of the action, not watching from the sidelines!
Tot/Pre-Soccer
Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Teaches the basic techniques of the game and builds self-esteem through participation and fun soccer activities. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, ageappropriate environment. Shin guards are required after the first meeting.
Soccer 1: Techniques & Teamwork
Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every session and every participant will have a ball at his or her feet. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Shin guards are required after the first meeting.
Soccer 2: Skillz & Scrimmages
Kidz 7-10 years of age will enjoy advanced skill building: dribbling, passing and shooting in a team play format. Each class will focus on scrimmages that emphasize application of finer technical points. All levels are welcome to come enjoy the world’s most popular game. Shin guards are required.
Ages: 2 - 3½ Time: 5:10 - 5:40 p.m.
Ages: 3½ - 5 Time: 3:40- 4:15p.m.
Ages: 5 - 6 Time: 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 - 10 Time: 5:50 - 6:35 p.m.
