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Youth Sports
Tumwater
Baseball League On-Time Registration: January 3 thru February 25 On-time registration ended February 25 but limited space may still be available for boys and girls, grades K-5. Ages: Grades K-5 The season runs mid-March thru May. This league has three divisions; K/1st, 2nd/3rd, and 4th/5th. K/1st division is coach pitch for the entire sea- Fee after February25: son. 2nd/3rd division begins with coach pitch and progresses to kid pitch. $110 per player. Registrations after 4th/5th division is kid pitch only. Feb.25 processed if space is available Register via www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/baseball. Registration fee includes and assigned to teamsneeding players. player uniform (shirt, pants, and hat). Season: Practices begin March 21. Games begin April 18. Season-ending Party at the Park on May 21.
Skyhawks Youth Sports Skill-Based Programs
Skyhawks offers a wide variety of fun, safe, and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life. Register online directly through Skyhawks: www.skyhawks.com.
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: Saturdays, April 16 - May 7 Times: Ages 4 - 7: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Ages 8 - 12: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Location: Pioneer Park Fee: $70; register at www.skyhawks.com
Flag Football
Your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into basketball. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control.
Dates: Saturdays, April 16 - May 7 Times: Age 5 - 7: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Age 8 - 12: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Location: Historical Park Fee: $70; register at www.skyhawks.com
Outdoor Volleyball
Skyhawks Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled program. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on bumping, setting, spiking, hitting, and serving. This program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player.
Dates: Saturdays, May 14 - June 11 Times: Ages 5 - 7: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Ages 8 - 12: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Location: Pioneer Park Fee: $70; register at www.skyhawks.com
YOUTH SPORTS
Skyhawks SoccerTots Sports Academy
SoccerTots are themed motor skill classes for youngsters to find success. Younger age groups focus on developing motor skills and self-confidence; older classes focus on developing core soccer skills, personal focus, and introduce an element of light competition. Instructor-to-student ratio is kept small to maximize individual development, and above all else, Skyhawks promotes fun, fun, fun! Register online directly through Skyhawks: www.skyhawks.com.
Instructor: Skyhawks Coaches Location: Historical Park Ages: 18 months - 5 years Min/Max: 4/8-10 (Max varies by age) Fee: $68; register at www.skyhawks.com
Teddies
This parent participation class uses a variety of props, songs, and games to engage toddlers in participation activities. Simple motor skills are developed using engaging games.
Dates: Fridays, April 15 - May 6 Times: 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. Ages: 18 months - 2 years
Cubs
The goal of this class is to develop kicking, running control, and dribbling. It also teaches listening and following instructions. The class uses a variety of fun games with lots of physical activity.
Dates: Thursdays, April 14 - May 5 Times: 5:20 - 6:00 p.m. Ages: 2 - 3
Bears
This is the progression class for Cubs II. More advanced skill development games are played as well as some introduction to soccer and team concepts. Some small-sided scrimmages are played.
Dates/ Thursdays, April 14 - May 5, Times: 6:10 - 6:50 p.m. OR Fridays, April 15 - May 6, 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. Ages: 3 - 4
Grizzlies
This is the progression class for Bears. More challenging skill development games are played as well as some introduction to soccer and team concepts. Small-sided soccer games are played each week for a portion of the class.
Dates: Thursdays, April 14 - May 5 Times: 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. Ages: 4 - 5
YOUTH SPORTS
Summer Sports Preview
Sounders FC Soccer Camps
Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC will again be hosting a soccer camp in Tumwater. Dates TBD. Camps will be available for ages 3-16. Check out the online summer brochure or www.soundersfc.com/camps for more details.
Challenger International Soccer Camps
Challenger International will be back this summer, July 25-29! Take advantage of these always-popular soccer Camps. Tiny Tikes sessions accommodate younger players. Camps are available for ages 3-14. Register online directly through Challenger Sports: www.challengersports.com.
Tumwater Tennis Academy
Weekly tennis sessions are coming to a court near you this summer for youth of all ability levels. Details will be listed in our online summer brochure.
Skyhawks Soccer Clinics
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. Register online directly through Skyhawks: www.skyhawks.com.
Dates: Wednesdays, June 22 - July 13 Times: Vary by age group (see website) Location: Pioneer Park Field 4 (next to Picnic Shelter) Ages: 2 - 10 Min/Max: 3/8 - 12 (Max varies by age) Fee: $65
ADULT SPORTS
Tumwater’s Adult Cornhole League
We are bringing back the fan-favorite lawn game turned league. Do you have what it takes to become the Tumwater Cornhole champion? This self-officiated league will consist of 5 weeks of play, 45-minute matches (best out of 3 games). Playoff tournament will be held in week 6. Teams will play two games (up to 6 matches) per night. Champions from each division will receive T-shirts. Pre-season meetings will be held at the Pioneer Park picnic shelter: Tuesday, May 3, 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.: Mixed Recreation Thursday, May 5, 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.: Mixed Competitive
Season: Mixed Recreation division: Tuesdays, May 3 - June 14 (2 makeup dates included) Mixed Competitive division: Thursdays, May 5 - June 16 (2 makeup dates included) Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Pioneer Park Baseball Field Outfield #4 Registration: Deadline to register is Friday, April 22. Min/Max: 6/24 teams per division Fee: $60 per team. Teams allowed up to 3 players.
