RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE Winter Youth BASKETBALL LEAGUE Youth Competitive

Tumwater Youth Competitive Basketball registration is open Tuesday, September 5 thru Friday, September 29. This league is team registration only; no individual player registrations will be accepted. League offers four divisions* of play for 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys and girls. Teams need to be comprised of players from one high school service area only. Any exceptions must be cleared through the League Coordinator at the time of registration.

Register your team online: www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks. For in-person registration: City Hall is open to the public MondayFriday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Divisions filled on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to teams that participated last year.

Call Tumwater Parks & Recreation to request a team registration packet; available in September.

*Grade levels may need to be combined to form complete divisions if team registrations are low.

Registration opens September 5!

Days: Practices on weeknights, games on Saturdays & some Sundays

Dates: Practices begin mid-October; Games run November thru January

Location: Tumwater School District gymnasiums

Ages: 2rd & 3rd grade (“C” Division) 4th & 5th grade (“B” Division) 6th, 7th & 8th grade ("A" Division)

Fee: $110 per player

Late Fee: $120 per player after September 29 Registrations received after September 29 will be processed only if space is available and assigned to teams/schools needing players.

Days: Games: Mostly Saturdays with a few Sundays

Dates: November thru January

Location: Tumwater School District gymnasiums

Ages: 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys & girls

Fee: $600 per team for 10 -game season (No refunds after September 29).

Late Fee: $650 per team after September 29 if space is available.

(360) 754-4160 • www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks

Adult Sports

Kickin' It Adult Kickball League

Time to lace up the tennies and get your friends together for a fun game of kickball! This coed self-officiated recreational league includes 1 captain and no less than 9 and no more than 15 players. Teams will play 2 games per night. The season will conclude with a playoff tournament. League champions will receive t-shirts.

League meeting: Tuesday, June 20, 5 - 5:45 p.m. (Pioneer Park Picnic Shelter)

Adult Cornhole League

Day: Tuesday

Season: June 20 - Aug. 1 (No games 7/4)

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: Pioneer Park Baseball Field 1

Min/Max: 4/8 teams

Fee: $150 per team

Registration Deadline: June 13

We're 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. League champions receive t-shirts.

Pre-season meetings will be held at the Pioneer Park Picnic Shelter: June 6, 5 - 5:45 p.m. Coed Recreational (June/July league)

August 8, 5 - 5:45 p.m. Coed Recreational (August/Sept. league)

Season: Tuesday - Coed* Recreational: June 6 - July 18 (No Games 7/4)

Tuesday - Coed* Recreational: Aug. 8 - Sept. 12

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: Pioneer Park Baseball Field Outfield #4 (June leagues) Baseball Outfield #1 (August league)

Min/Max: 6/24 teams per division

Fee: $60 per team. Teams are allowed up to 3 players

Registration Deadline: May 26 for June league; July 28 for August league

*Teams are not required to be Coed.

Adult Sand 4 v 4 Volleyball League

Let's bump, set and spike in the sand! Coed teams will play on Thursday evenings at Pioneer Park Sand Courts. Limited to 8 teams. Matches consist up to 3 self-officiated games per night. The season will conclude with a playoff tournament. League champions will receive t-shirts.

Pre-season meeting: June 22, 5 - 5:45 p.m. at the Pioneer Park Picnic Shelter

Rally in the Valley Volleyball Tournament

Bump, set, spike! This one-day self-officiated volleyball tournament will consist of 2-person teams, men’s and women’s in the morning and Coed in the afternoon. Both A and B divisions offered. Teams will participate in pool play and then all teams will go onto a double elimination tournament. Teams will be seeded in the tournament based on win/loss record. Food trucks will be on site to satisfy your appetite and keep your strength up! Teams are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis or until full. Deadline to register is May 31.

Season: Thursdays, June 22 - July 27

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: Pioneer Park Volleyball Courts

Min/Max: 4/8 teams

Fee: $150 per team

Registration Deadline: June 15

Date: Saturday, June 3

Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Men and Women), check-in: 8:15 a.m. 3 - 8 p.m. (Coed), check-in: 2:15 p.m.

Location: Pioneer Park Soccer Fields 1-3

Min/Max: 8/30 per division

Fee: $50/team

$40/team if providing own net

Registration Deadline: May 31

(360) 754-4160 • www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks

HEALTH & FITNESS

Yoga with a Chair

This class uses a chair as the starting point for a one hour flow of standing and sitting postures where students will build strength, release stress, and safely learn balancing poses. In this class we will also work on our ability to get up and down from the floor.

Beginning Yoga

Begin your yoga practice here. This in-person class will help you begin a yoga practice no matter what level of fitness you are at right now. Learn the basics of movement, breath and alignment. Begin to get healthier, more centered and more grounded. Connect to your body, mind and spirit through breath and movement.

Day: Wednesdays, June - August

Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Ages: 16 and up

Min/Max: 1/10

Fee: $58 per month

Energetic Yoga

An energetic blend of yoga postures, breath and transitions presented in an adaptable and approachable way.

Yoga classes offered through a partnership with Firefly Yoga, 212 Tumwater Blvd. SW

Instructor: Lisa Cosmillo

Day/Dates: Tuesdays or Thursdays, June - August

Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Ages: 16 and up

Min/Max: 1/10

Fee: $58 per month

Day: Tuesdays or Thursdays, June - August

Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Ages: 16 and up

Min/Max: 1/10

Fee: $58 per month

TumWalk

TumWalk is Tumwater’s walking program, started to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. Participation is easy from the convenience of your own neighborhood. Walking is a great way for us all to get outside, exercise, and engage both our minds and bodies.

Register online, then download the Pacer mobile app (www.mypacer.com). You'll receive a link from us to join the TumWalk group. Then, you can take on regular challenges, achieve goals and even win prizes, all while enjoying the beneficial activity of walking! Group members who achieve (25,000 steps) receive an exclusive TumWalk headband to wear proudly. Take your walk to the next level and make your steps count! Join the TumWalk team for free. Register online today.

Dates: Sign-up now, program is ongoing Challenges: Monthly challenges offered in the Pacer app!

Ages: All Ages! Fee: Free

(360) 754-4160 • www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks

HEALTH & FITNESS

Mixxedfit

Mixxedfit is a people-inspired fitness program that combines explosive dance movements with body weight toning. You will dance to music that you would most likely hear on the radio, at the club, or driving in your car. The music selection is upbeat, fresh, and familiar. Moves are repetitive and easy to follow so you can easily focus on maximizing your workouts effectively. For more information about Mixxedfit visit ilovemixxedfit.com.

Ladies Body Sculpting Fitness

Ladies, grab your weights and fitness mats and join us outdoors at Pioneer Park. Come and get stronger, more toned and confident during this 60-minute class. A total body, low impact, strength training workout designed for all women. Bring your mats and some 3 to 5 lbs weights.

Adult Enrichment

Towing with Confidence

Get confident with towing and trailer backing! Are you new to backing a trailer or looking to increase your skill? Being comfortable towing a boat, camper, utility, or other trailer can be the difference between a fun, productive day and a stressful one. In this 2-hour hands-on course, we will provide effective techniques as you back your trailer through real-life scenarios in a calm, stress-free manner. The course includes handy tips for improving communication between the driver and spotter, and is ideal for all family members who want to feel confident backing a variety of trailers. You must provide your own vehicle and trailer for this course. For more information call (360) 602-1024 or email luke@boatsafenw.org.

Instructor: Melissa Castaneda-Kerson

Dates: Saturdays, July 8-August 12

Time: 9 - 10 a.m.

Location: Barclift Park

690 Barclift Lane, Tumwater

Ages: 16 and up

Min/Max: 5/10

Fee: $25

Instructor: Patricia Cash, AFFA

Certified Personal Trainer

Dates: Saturdays, Aug. 19-Sept 30 (No class on 9/2)

Time: 9 - 10 a.m.

Location: Pioneer Park Picnic Shelter

Min/Max: 5/10

Fee: $25

Instructor: Luke Robert, Training Director

Date: Saturday, June 10, July 8, August 12

Times: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 - 3 p.m.

Location: Trails End Arena

1500 79th Ave, Tumwater

Min/Max: 2/4 per session and time slot

Fee: $200 per session/time slot

Voice-overs: NOW is YOUR Time!

Date: Monday, July 10

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Old Town Center

Min/Max: 5/12

In what could be the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.

Fee: $49

(360) 754-4160 • www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks

Adult Enrichment

Beginning Guitar

Discover what guitar playing is all about! If you have never played the guitar, or can play a little, this class is for you. You will study proper techniques, melody, harmony, and some sight-reading. Bring your own guitar (acoustic or electric with small amplifier). $25 book fee payable to instructor at first class.

All About Chords

After completing any beginning guitar class, you are ready to read and create chord diagrams. Learn how to be successful at playing basic chords through proven techniques for guitar harmony. Required textbook: Diatonic Triad Book from the Beginning Guitar class.

Instructor: Bill Sweeney

Date: Thursdays, June 29 - July 27

Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW

Ages: 13 and up

Min/max: 1/2

Fee: $99

Instructor: Bill Sweeney

Dates: Thursday, August 3

Time: 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.

Location: Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW

Ages: 13 and up

Min/max: 1/2

Fee: $45

Taiko Drumming

Taiko, the art of Japanese Drumming, is now available to you! If you have ever wondered what it is like to play the big drums, now is your chance to find out! This is a physical activity that requires being able to stand for an hour and flex and stretch.

No experience needed for the beginning class, and drums are provided. Students will use Nisqually Middle School’s practice drums and play on the rawhide drums during the final class. *You must have taken Beginning Taiko to register for Intermediate.

Yes, You Can Play The Ukulele: Part 2

This class picks up where "Yes, You Can Play" (Part 1) left off. Learn to play several more classic, timeless songs of different genres and eras, learn some new strum patterns to add rhythmic interest and variety to your playing, get to know some new chords, and more.

Pre-requisite: Part 1 class or knowledge of at least 6 basic chords and ability to transition between them. Bring a soprano, concert, or tenor uke (No baritone ukes, please). You will also need a uke capo for this class. No loaner instruments are available.

Ukulele Summer Songs

It's time to celebrate summer! And nothing goes better than warm weather than happy summer songs played on the ukulele! Learn fun, summer-themed songs by artists like The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Van Morrison, Seals & Crofts and more, as you simultaneously improve your uke skills and strumming options.

Pre-requisite: Bring a soprano, concert, or tenor uke (No baritone ukes, please). Have taken intro class and have knowledge of at least 7 basic chords and ability to transition between them. You will also need a uke capo. No loaner instruments are available.

Instructor: John Theine

Dates: Thursdays, July 13-August 24

Time: 6 - 7 p.m. (Beginning); or 7 - 8 p.m. (Intermediate)*

Location: Nisqually Middle School, 8100 Steilacoom Rd SE, Lacey, 98503

Ages: 16 and up

Min/Max: 1/5

Fee: $30

Instructor: Jeff Saxon

Dates: Mondays, June 26 - July 31 (No class 7/3)

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Location: Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW

Min/Max: 1/3

Fee: $119 (includes instructional booklet)

Instructor: Jeff Saxon

Dates: Wednesdays, June 14-July 19 (No class 7/5)

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Location: Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW

Min/Max: 1/3

Fee: $119 (includes instructional booklet)

(360) 754-4160 • www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks

History Programs

Riverwalk Guided History Tours

Riverwalk tours are back! Learn the history of Euro-American settlement along the Deschutes River – now the location of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls – and the relationship between people and the river over the last two centuries, from trusted local guides.Participants will meet the tour guide outside of the Olympia-Tumwater Foundation office at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Pre-registration is required. Questions regarding location or logistics? Call (360) 786-8117 or email history@olytumfoundation.org.

Help with registration? Email tumwaterparks@ci.tumwater.wa.us.