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Whether it be parents looking for recreational opportunities for the children, kids looking for new activities to try, or potential move-ins to the valley seeking more information on our programs, the Sport and Rec guide is the go-to guide.
On another note - most of the sports programs and leagues are organized and run completely by volunteers. If you are looking to give back to your community, we urge you to become involved with any of these programs by volunteering to be a coach or assistant coach, an administrator, referee, field liner, or team parent. Any help or expertise you can offer would be welcomed and greatly appreciated by program organizers.
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Calendar January • 31- Registration deadline for Volleyball Club of Tetons • Hockey • TVSEF- Ski Program ___________________________ February • Jr. Jazz Basketball registration deadline • Jr. Jazz Basketball league play February ongoing • Rodeo club practice begins • Wrestling Club • TVSEF- Alpine programs • TVSEF- Nordic program • Volleyball Club of Tetons • TetonFC Competitive Soccer Tryouts and Registration ___________________________ March • 2-22, Jr. Jazz Basketball league play March Ongoing • Teton FC competitive soccer league play • TVSEF- Nordic program • TVSEF- Alpine programs • Volleyball Club of Tetons ___________________________ April • 4, Baseball/Softball Registration Deadline • 12, Mandatory players clinic (except T-ball, rookie/coach pitch) April Ongoing • Teton FC competitive soccer league play • Rodeo Club – weekends • Wrestling Club • Volleyball Club of Tetons 4
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league play ___________________________ May • TVBSA league play May Ongoing • Adult co-ed Softball begins • Teton FC competitive soccer league play • Rodeo Club - weekends ___________________________ June • 1-15, Baseball/Softball league play • 16-20, British Soccer Camp • June 22-25, Junior Golf Camp at Teton Springs • TBD, The FirstTee Golf Program at Targhee Village GC June ongoing • Adult Co-ed Softball • Teton FC competitive soccer league play ___________________________ July • Adult Co-ed Softball • Summer camps/Swimming • FirstTee Golf Program • Grid Kid Football Camp (end of July) ___________________________ August • 1, Grid Kid Football Registration Deadline • 1, Recreation Youth Soccer Registration Deadline • Junior Golf Clinic at Teton Springs Resort & Club • 24, Youth soccer league play August ongoing
• Adult Co-ed Softball • Grid Kid Football league play • Recreation Youth Soccer league play • Teton FC competitive soccer league play • The FirstTee Golf Program ___________________________ September • Sept. 1 -Oct. 2, Recreation Youth Soccer league play September Ongoing • Grid Kid Football league play • Teton FC competitive soccer league play ___________________________ October • Grid Kid Football league play • Teton FC competitive soccer league play • Dryland Training ___________________________ November • Dryland Training • TVSEF- Nordic Program • TVSEF- Alpine ___________________________ December • Hockey • TVSEF- Nordic Program • TVSEF- Alpine Program
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Wrestling 24 Summer Camp 25-26
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Adult Basketball / Adult Golf / Adult Hockey 28 Parks, Pathways, & Facilities 29
Driggs Map 30 Victor Map 31
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Baseball (Teton Valley Baseball and Softball Association) TVBSA is ALWAYS looking for volunteers to help out in a wide range of capacities including, but not limited to: coaches, assistant coaches, referees/umpires, team parents, board members, linesmen et al.
Youth baseball and softball are organized under Teton Valley Baseball and Softball Association (TVBSA). T-Ball (Coed ages 5, 6 and 7) The goal of T-ball is to teach the fundamentals of baseball, fielding and hitting in a supportive team environment. Batters hit the ball which is baseball sized and soft, from a tee or are pitched to from the coach if preferred. Rookie (Coach Pitch Coed ages 7, 8 and 9 ) players at this level learn basic skills and how and where to make plays. Coaches pitch to the batters and all players bat each game and play every inning in the field. Baseball (Boys ages 9, 10, 11 and 12). This level builds on fundamentals and team participation. Competitiveness is secondary to providing a variety of playing opportunities in order that the fundamentals are established and play can be taken to the next level. Babe Ruth (Boys ages 13-15) Babe Ruth Baseball is a competitive traveling league bound by the rules of Babe Ruth Baseball. The boys will play at home and travel to Rexburg, St. Anthony and Sugar City for their regular season and tournaments. The boys must commit to help fundraise and find sponsors. Registration: Deadline is April 4. Forms are in this guide and available at all valley schools.
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Fees: T-Ball................................. $30 Rookie/coach pitch.......... $35 Baseball............................ $50 Babe Ruth......................$100* *does not include uniform, travel or other registration fees.
Contact: Dave Lienert President of Baseball (208) 787-0098 or John Millsap /VP of Softball (208) 310-9285 or tetonbaseball@gmail.com All Stars: Post season all-star teams will be organized. Selections are made on a try-out basis. This is a competitive, traveling team program. Ballplayers participating in postseason play are usually interested in further refining their baseball skills and competing against all-star teams from the region. All Star season usually begins in late June and extends to early August.
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Basketball Junior Jazz is a fantastic youth basketball program for boys and girls in grades K-6. The program is sponsored by the NBA’s Utah Jazz and consists of an instructional program for grades K and 1 and league play for grades 2-6. ______________________________________
Registration: late January, early February. To register, download the registration form at tetonvalleyrecreation.org. and mail it with your payment to: TVRA, PO Box 259 Driggs, ID 83422
Grades K-1: Instructional. Includes dribbling, shooting and passing skill development with some scrimmages.
When: Mid-February through March
Fee: $25. ______________________________________
Contact: Penny Kunz at (208) 932-3360.
Grades 2-6. League play. Skill development, rules and strategies. Teams are divided into girls and boys, 3rd and 4th grades and 5th and 6th grades.
Where: All games are played at Rendezvous Upper Elementary School gym. In addition to the registration form, please download the Junior Jazz Code of Conduct form, the 2011 Junior Jazz Rules.
Fee: $40. Discounts available for each additional child. ______________________________________
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Boy Scout Troop 185 Looking for adventure and a way to build character and skills to serve you throughout your life? Join Boy Scout Troop 185. Who: All boys who have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old, are invited to join our nondenominational community troop, sponsored by St. Francis of the Tetons Episcopal Church. There’s no better place to be a Scout than Teton Valley! Our activities include camping, rock climbing, white water rafting, bicycling, fly fishing, community service and a lot more. We have fun learning new skills and collecting merit badges plus Scouting is a great way to make new friends. Our troop follows a “boy-led” philosophy, where the boys lead and the adult leaders lend support and advice. Fees: Scholarships are available. Contact: Please call Cole Palmer (307) 353-0007 for more information. Don’t wait or you might miss out on our next great activity!
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TETON ROCK GYM Indoor Rock Climbing Driggs Community Center Photo credit: Jansen Gunderson, Inlight Media LLC
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The Teton Rock Gym is a non-profit community-run organization.
Now offering: - Open gym hours - Climbing classes - Youth programs - Private lessons - Volunteer opportunities See website for current hours, pricing, and course offerings. www.tetonrockgym.com
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Dryland Training TVSEF offers pre-season dryland training for Nordic, alpine, snowboard and Freeride/ Freeski athletes. Dryland training focuses on getting strong and fit while having fun!
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Nordic Dryland training includes trail running, games and activities. The Nordic Dryland training also includes weight lifting and roller skiing in varying amounts depending on the athlete’s development. Fees: Nordic Elementary $50 Nordic Middle School $75 Nordic High School $125 Alpine Dryland, Snowboard/Freeride and Freeski Dryland incorporates trampoline and gym work to practice tricks such as inverted aerials and is required for the Freeride Team. There is also a focus on building strength and endurance through games and activities. FEE: $100. Prices may change based on changes to program offerings. More information on costs, requirements and details of the 2015-2016 season contact Corey McGrath at info@tvsef.org, visit the website at tvsf.org or call 208-354-4878 and leave a message.
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Through the activities of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls:
DISCOVER themselves and their values; CONNECT with others through sharing and teamwork; and learn how to TAKE ACTION to make a difference in their communities.
We are now enrolling new GIrl Scouts and adult leaders! With Girl Scouts you can try new things, make lifelong friends, travel the world, and even earn college scholarships and job opportunities through the life skills that Girl Scouting teaches. Girls Scouts is fun with purpose Girls choose activities that interest them, develop strategies to solve real problems, and run the largest girl-led program in the world. Girls K-12 (as of fall 2015) are eligible to join and adults 18 and older are eligible to volunteer. Girl Scouts is also great for adult leadership and leadership training is provided.
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Yellowstone-Teton Endurance Runs September 19-20, 2015 100 Miles / 50 Miles West Yellowstone to Driggs via the Teton Scenic Byway.
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Grid Kid Football Grid Kid Football is a competitive football league committed to providing a positive football experience to all youth grades 4-8 that want to play contact football. The program participates in and competes in the Upper Valley Grid Kid league and is governed by their rules and policies.
Requirements Protective equipment is provided for a players use by the league. It must be returned in good condition at the end of the season. Each player must have white football pants, pads, and rubber or soft composition cleats. No metal or metal tipped cleats are allowed.
Focus will be placed on developing football fundamentals while providing the opportunity to compete in competitive football games.
Fee: $100. Discounts available for more than one child in a family (single household).
Who: Teams are grade specific. 4th and 5th graders will play on the 5th grade team, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will each have their own team. The limit is 28 players per team. If more than 28 players register in a grade level the team will be split geographically into two or more teams. Players will compete in games weekly after three weeks of skill development and conditioning.
A physical examination/doctor certification is required to play Grid Kid Football. When: Season begins Aug. 1 through the middle of September. Registration Deadline: Aug. 1. Also available at Grid Kid Football Camp (see below)
Contact: Brody Birch (208) 399-2318 or email bbirch@d401.k12.id.us
Grid Kid Camp Who: For youth grades 4-8. When: Three-day camp held at the end of July. Contact: Brody Birch (208) 399-2318 or email bbirch@d401.k12.id.us
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The First Tee is a nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Who: Boys and Girls ages 6-17 (all levels) When: June thru August, once a week for 10 weeks. Specific dates to be determined.
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Where: Targhee Village Golf Course, Alta, WY Golf Pro: David A. Hardison, PGA Golf Professional, Certified Instructor “The First Tee” Golf Lessons: Junior Clinic: Adrian Bernal Contact: Targhee Village (307) 353-8577 Adrian Bernal at (307) 690-8399 David Hardison (808) 430-9691 Fee: TBD
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A four-day long camp teaching the basics of golf. Includes instruction, short-course play, lunch prizes and give-aways. Who: boys and girls ages 8-17 When: June 22-25 Where: Headwater’s Club, Teton Springs Resort, Victor Fee: TBD Contact: Matt Stireman PGA Professional, (208) 787-3636. matt@ tetonsprings.com
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Teton Valley Foundation’s youth hockey program is designed to help young people learn and develop their hockey skills, while having a great time. Mini-Mites (ages 5-6) focus on basic skill development and GOOD TIMES! Fee: $90 ______________________________ Mites (ages 7-8) focus on skill development and playing games with regional teams. Usually play two nights per week with some regional travel. Fee: $90 ______________________________ Squirts (ages 9-10) focus on development of more advanced skills and stronger team play. Plays two nights per week, some regional
weekend travel required. Fee: $130 __________________________ Peewees (ages 11-12) focus on development of more advanced skills and stronger team play. Plays two nights per week, some regional weekend travel required. Fee: $150 per season __________________________ When: The hockey season is expected to begin in December but may begin earlier if ice is in good condition. register: www.tetonvalleyfoundation.org Contact: (208) 201-5356 or email info@tetonvalleyfoundation.org Fees subject to change.
Figure Skating Teton Valley Foundation works with local coaches and trainers to offer lessons in beginning and intermediate figure skating.
When: Lessons begin in December or January depending on ice conditions. Contact:Learn more at tetonvalleyfoundation.org
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Rodeo Club Who: Available to Junior High and High School Rodeo participants, current school grades 6th-12th. Bull riding, saddlebronc, bareback, steer wrestling, calf tie-down, team roping, breakaway, barrel racing, pole bending, and goat tying. Participants must be an active member of the National High School Rodeo Association. When: Rodeo practice begins in February. Rodeo Season is weekends in April and May. Idaho state competition for qualified members is in June. Qualified state contenders go onto national competition usually held in July. Contact: Casey Cooke (208) 399-2144
Skiing and SnowboardingAlpine Grand Targhee Resort’s Ski and Snowboard School Offers instruction for first-time skiers and riders through experts of all ages. Whether you want to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time, improve your skill, or learn to ski the world-famous Teton powder, Grand Targhee Resort’s Ski and Snowboard School is here to take your skills to the next level. Kid and Junior specific programs include: Mini Moose is our pre-school age group lesson program designed for the most playful learning experience out there. Available for Kids in preschool (3 1/2 years if toilet trained - 5 yrs). Your child will build skills exploring the Kids Fun Zone with their instructors. Examples of what they will learn include building balance in the famed Alley Oop Alley, turning skills while avoiding eye balls in the Eye Ball Forest and quick reaction time on runs through
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the Candy Cane Forest. Your kids will continue to build more skills as they play and learn in a setting that is sure to have them smiling ear to ear. Powder Scouts group lessons are for skiers and snowboarders ages K-14 and juniors of all abilities. This juniors-only lesson is grouped according to age and ability to ensure the most fun and effective learning environment for all. From the Kids Fun Zone to Targhee’s more difficult terrain, juniors will get to experience as much as their abilities permit alongside Targhee’s awesome instructors. Powder Scouts will surely leave your kids smiling and more confident on their boards by the end of a day! Big Cats & Bobcats are multiweek skiing and snowboarding lesson programs for children. These multi-week programs are designed to foster the love for winter sports, improve skill,
independence, balance and a great way to make new friends. Each session includes four Sunday lessons. Groups are broken down by age and skill level to make learning fun and safe. Your children will love to learn from our instructors in the Kids Fun Zone and beyond. Parents, this is your time to enjoy the mountain while your children are doing the same with our Professional Ski & Snowboard Instructors. Sessions include lunch. The best way to experience these programs is with a season pass because lift tickets are not included (children 5 and under enjoy a free lift ticket). Join one session or all three. Contact: Grand Targhee Resort Ski and Snowboard School at 307-353-2300 ext. 1352 or GrandTarghee. com
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MIDWEEK TRAINING Level: Intermediate/Advanced Ages: 8-18 Schedule: 2 days/wk for 14 weeks Description: Designed for athletes who want to accelerthe time free and 40% training ateskiing the advancement of their in gates and developing race skills, mid racing skills.
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Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (TVSEF) TVSEF is a non-profit organization that provides affordable winter sports programs for young athletes to meet their individual potential for excellence through education and opportunity for competition. Our vision is to create a life long love of winter sports in all our athletes. We offer recreational and competitive programs for elementary through high school students in Nordic, alpine and freeride skiing, and snowboarding as well as a Masters Nordic Team. TVSEF recognizes that winter sports can be cost prohibitive to many families in Teton Valley and ensures affordability of their programs through scholarships, low to no cost equipment rentals and discounts at local gear shops to those in need. Athletes are trained in skill development and mountain safety as well as provided opportunities to foster teamwork and make lifelong friendships in a fun and supportive environment. Every athlete is provided an opportunity to compete and are trained, prepared and supported for the level of activity and competitive advancement they seek. TVSEF follows the United State Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSA) guidelines on athlete development and could not operate without the generous support of Grand Targhee Resort. Alpine Development: Intermediate skiers ages 6-10 and this is oftentimes an athlete’s first experience skiing with a coach. Focused on fun, play and learning mountain safety athletes will gain a foundation for all-mountain skiing through familiar terrain. Two 8 Week sessions starting in early December and running through March.
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More information on costs, requirements and details of the 2015-2016 season contact Corey McGrath @ info@tvsef. org, visit the website at www.tvsef.org or call 208-354-4878 and leave a message.
Fees: One day $350, two day $595*. Alpine Development Race Team: All the fun of Alpine Development but with more focus on race fundamentals. For athletes 7-9 yrs who have at least 2 seasons skiing with a coach. 16 weeks, Dec. – March. Fees: One day $599, one and a half day ($750) and two day options $999*. Alpine Race Team: For 10+ year olds who have experience skiing with a coach and some experience ski racing. The Race Team will spend at least 60% of Teton Valley Sports and Recreation
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Nordic TTVSEF is a non-profit organization that provides affordable winter sports programs that offer skill development and leadership training, build self confidence, and create within each athlete a lifelong love of winter sports. It offers recreational and competitive programs for elementary through high school students in Nordic, alpine and freestyle skiing and snowboarding as well as a Masters Nordic Team. Elementary Nordic Team: A playful, fun program to get young kids outside and on skis. 4-5p Tuesdays and Thursdays. Starting early November - March. Dryland training starting early October. Middle School Nordic Team: Designed for kids of all abilities who want to refine their Nordic skills and learn to ski fast. 4-5:30pm (unless dark), three days a week, Dec. – March. Dry land training starting early October.
Making the Grade High School Nordic Team: This program is for high school athletes of all abilities who want to train and learn to ski fast through fun team skiing, training and racing. Race Team Skiers are encouraged to attend Regional and Jr. National Qualifying races. 4-5:30pm (unless dark) four days a week from Dec. – March. Dry land training starting early October. Masters Nordic Team: This program is for adults of all abilities who want to learn skills and race techniques from some of the valley’s best Nordic skiers. Check tvsef.org for more information. More information on costs, requirements and details of the 2015-2016 season contact Corey McGrath@ info@tvsef.org, visit the website at tvsf.org or call 208-354-4878. *Prices may change based on changes to program offerings.
Your Teton Valley Education Foundation donations at work: Teacher Grants Making $7,500 available annually to make a difference in the classrooms. Scholarships Encouraging post-secondary education for our youth. Afterschool Programs Engaging children after school to boost standardized tests and keep children in a safe and active learning environment. Mental Health Supporting Teton School District efforts in suicide prevention and awareness. VOICE Mentorship Program Supporting TSD VOICE, a mentorship program that enables students to connect with each other which ultimately supports them in helping one another. Critical Needs Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids Providing funding for critical hearing and vision needs for students and families in financial need. VIPS Program Pairing a parent or other community member with volunteer needs in our public schools. Art & Culture Promoting programs to bring arts and culture to each student in the classroom. Unrestricted Providing general administrative and office expenditures.
From tutors to office assistants and everything in between, opportunities are waiting for you! Make a difference in the life of a child become a Volunteer in Public Schools (VIP) For more information about volunteer opportunities and to sign up, please call 208-419-6219
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Soccer -Recreation This is the valley’s fall recreation soccer program for boys and girls ages 5-13. The purpose of the program is to teach and improve skills while having fun and enjoying the game of soccer. Who: U6 age group (under 6) is a grassroots style program introducing kids to soccer through drills, skills training and games. Participants play small games and have fun with the soccer ball. This groups plays once per week in Driggs City Park.
U8 (under age 8), U10 (under age 10) and U12 (under age 12) programs are designed to develop players’ skills and play games against other teams in their age groups. These teams are co-ed and meet two days per week for one practice and one game. Season: Begins August 24- Oct. 2. Practices and games are played on soccer fields in Driggs and Victor. Fee: $45 (late registration fee applies) Registration: Deadline is Aug. 1. To register, download the registration and medical release forms at tetonvalley- recreation.org. Make check payable to TVRA, and mail with registration and medical release form to 51 W. Rocky Rd. Driggs, ID 83422 Contact: Etta Rokes at (208) 317-7821 or email: tbys11@gmail.com.
This program is organized and run by volunteers (coordinators, linesmen, referees, coaches, registrars, schedulers, team parents and sponsors). We are always looking for volunteers to help with the effort, your assistance is necessary for the soccer program to continue!
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British Soccer Camp Amazing coaches, innovative techniques, awesome accents and technical savvy combine to make this camp the most popular in the country! Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a daily World Cup tournament! Ages 3-4........ First Kicks........ 1 hour.............$89 Ages 4-5........ Mini Soccer...... 1.5 hours.......$102 Age 6-16........ Half day morn or afternoon......... $129 Ages 10-16.... Full Day..................................$188 When: June 15-19 at Driggs City Park Registration: www.challengersports.com
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Teton FC Soccer
Teton FC is a competitive youth soccer program offering league and tournament play. It is designed to bridge the gap between recreation soccer and high school soccer. They offer programs for players U10-U18 and older who are interested in taking soccer to the next level.
Teton FC is part of IYSA (Idaho Youth Soccer Association) and U.S. Youth Soccer.
Fee: U10- $175; U12-U18- $225 Fees cover training and equipment. Uniforms and tournament fees are extra. $25 Late registration fee. Register: Request registration forms from Carianne Jacobsen at cjacobsen1980@hotmail. com. Send completed forms with payment to: TVRA, PO Box 259, Driggs ID 83422, or give it to a coach or team manager.
With enough players, Teton FC is run as a ‘select’ program. They welcome all players and provide each with the same training opportunities.
In the spring, Teton FC teams play league play in the Snake River league and in Idaho tournaments. In the fall, the teams play league games in the Bonneville league. Spring Season: late February to mid-June Fall Season: mid-August through late October
Contact: Carianne Jacobsen at (208) 270-0481 or cjacobsen1980@hotmail.com Note: It is important to note the following: Teton FC is a competitive soccer club. As such, all players will receive equal training time, but not equal playing time. Coaches will select the top players, based on skills and attitude, to travel to regional tournaments. All players will participate in training and friendlies (practice games) against other teams. Requirements: Parents will be responsible for additional fees for tournament play. Parents of players selected for tournaments will be responsible for transportation, lodging, dining and pre/post game supervision. All players must provide shin guards and cleats and a soccer ball.
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Softball Girls TVBSA is currently looking for volunteer board members to help run the programs. If they don’t have the volunteers, this program is in jeopardy of continuing. Please consider joining the board or be a volunteer coach.
Girl’s softball is organized through TVBSA. It is both recreational and competitive depending upon the age of the girls. First and foremost, softball is about having fun. Everything else is secondary. The girls begin to become more competitive in the Minors, which is made up of 5th and 6th grade girls. We will organize all-star teams for Minors and Majors post season. All-stars will play in the local Top of the Tetons tournament and will travel. T-Ball (Coed ages 5, 6 and 7) The goal of T-ball is to teach the fundamentals of baseball, fielding and hitting in a supportive team environment. Batters hit the ball which is baseball sized and soft, from a tee or are pitched to from the coach if preferred. Rookie (Coach Pitch) (Coed ages 7, 8 and 9) players at this level learn basic skills and how and where to make plays. Coaches pitch to the batters and all players bat each game and play every inning in the field.
Minors Softball: (Girls 3rd, 4th and 5th grades) Girls learn fundamental concepts of softball including pitching and proper field play as they get their first taste of competitive play. Majors Softball: (6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades) The Majors offers girls true competitive softball in which fundamental skills of the game are fine-tuned. Registration: deadline is April 4 Season: Begins first week of May. Fees: T-Ball.................................... $30 Rookie/coach pitch............ $35 Minors Softball................... $45 Majors Softball................... $45 Contact: John Millsap/VP of Softball (208) 310-9285 or tetonbaseball@gmail.com *Registration form and medical waiver in back of book.
Swimming Ashton Pool: Pool and swim lessons open in June. To register go to cityofashton.com/ashton-city-pool Grand Targhee Resort: Grand Targhee Resort’s Swimming Pool and Lessons. Summer pool passes go on sale Spring 2015. The Family Pool Pass comes with unlimited chair lift rides and you can also bring friends along for a nominal daily fee. What a great way to create summer memories with family and friends. Group and private swim lessons are available and pool memebrs will recieve a discount on lessons. For additional information regarding the pool program and lessons visit www.GrandTarghee.com (307)-353-2300.
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Green Canyon Hot Springs: Week long swim camps. Our swim camp lasts five days (Monday to Friday) and includes 10 one-hour lessons. There are two sessions each week: Session A: 8 -9 a.m. and 10 a.m. -11 a.m. Session B: 9 -10 a.m. and 11 a.m. -12 p.m. (208) 458-4454 http://www.greencanyonhotspring.com/ swimminglessons/ Jackson Parks & RecreatioN: open swim and swim lessons call (307) 732-8484 or tetonwy.org
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Swimming continued Teton Pirhanas Swim Team Teton Pirhanas is a satellite of Idaho Falls Pirahnas Swim Club. This is a year-round competitive program affiliated with USA Swimming for boys and girls ages 6-18. Practices are held three days per week with meets scheduled approximately once per month. Who: boys and girls ages 6-18. All are welcome to tryout, but there are prerequisites that need to be met. When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30- 7 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Where: Summer- TBD Winter- Jackson Parks & Rec pool
Fee: $65 per month per kid, scholarships are available. $39 initial monthly fee for new swimmers. Registration: Must register annually with USA Swimming Contact: Coach Mike Allen. Mike has two and a half years of coaching experience, swam through highs school and college and is an ex-triathlete. He has coached at the beginner level up to state champions in both Idaho and Wyoming, attended coaching clinics and currently a level 1 USA coach. (307) 730-7944 or mikeya5@juno.com
Volleyball Club of the Tetons This is a competitive traveling league. The teams travel to Idaho Falls / Rexburg and surrounding areas. Who: Girls or Boys grades 3-12 When: Mid Feb. - mid May Practices are twice a week typically at Driggs Elementary School.
Registration: Registration takes place in January and is due by January 31. FeeS: Ages 8-13....................$110 Ages 14 and up..........$150 We keep the price low so that as many girls can play that want to, therefore we are ALWAYS looking for team Sponsors.
Contact: Club Director is Audra Warburton (208)-709-2854 wagon@silverstar.com
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Wrestling Club (USA Wrestling)
Wanted Wrestling gear, CDs, or tapes to donate or sell. Please bring to practice sessions.
Who: Teton Wrestling Club is for youth turning five in this calendar year, on up through high school seniors. For those interested, there are tournaments every weekend through mid-April Season: begins March 3 and goes through mid-April. When: Practice is twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, right after school, from 3:30-5 p.m. Where: In the Teton High School wrestling room. Fee: $20 for the club fee Requirements: If participating in tournaments, a card through the state website at themat.com is required. Contact: Kerry Buxton at (208) 354-2710 or (208) 317-4496, or email bucks@silverstar.com.
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Grand Targhee Summer Kids Club Camps A great way to get your kids out and about this summer. They’ll enjoy activates geared towards their ages including swim lessons, chair rides, hike, the climbing wall, EuroBungy, arts and crafts, nature exploration, group games, music, and more. Camps: Foxes (ages 3-5) Coyotes (ages 6-8) Wolves (ages 9-12) For more information and camp details visit GrandTarghee.com or call 307.353.2300 x 1326 When: June 22 – August 28, 2015 Monday – Friday Who: Ages 3 – 12
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The Learning Academy of Teton Valley S
ummer Camp at The Learning Academy is the best of all worlds! We roll summertime fun, learning, exploration and play into one awesome camp experience for all ages. From our monster water slide, daily science experiments and art projects to field trips to the swimming pool, local canyons, parks and so much more, your kiddos will have the time of their lives at our summer camp. Please call 208.354.7898 or visit our website to find out more or to enroll your children today! When: June 1 – August 28 8:00am-5:30pm Monday –Friday
Who: Ages 3-12
Registration: Pre-Registration - $40/day Drop-ins - $45/day
Contact: learningacademyschool.org (208) 354-7898
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Teton Valley Community School 2015 Summer Programs To Register Call 208.787.0445 TVCS Toddlers in Nature Day Camp Ages 24-36 months Everything is full of wonder when you are two years old! Join us two days a week and experience the world in our toddler program. We’ll explore natural materials, work in the garden, play in the sand, make friends with our chickens, get messy in art and more. T/TH: June 30-Aug 13 (Victor, ID) *Register by the week* 8:30am-11:30am (half day option) • $45/week 8:30am-4:00pm (full day option) • $90/week
TVCS Young Naturalists Day Camp Ages 3-5 yrs. Discover our natural spaces in a whole new way! Our days are full of inquiry and investigation. We will explore nearby forests and streams while developing an appreciation for nature. We’ll journey to local farms as well as care for our own farm animals. We’ll harvest vegetables from the garden, create art and play outdoors. Weekdays: June 29-Aug 13 (Victor, ID) *Register by the day* 8:30am-4:00pm (M-TH) • $45/day
TVCS Junior Explorers Day Camp Entering Grades K-1 Explore Teton Valley, ID this summer with experienced outdoor educators! Every day brings a new exciting adventure. Mondays: wetlands and waterways, learn about the plants and animals that live there. Tuesdays: wildlife adventures, explore Teton Valley and beyond. Wednesdays: investigate the plants, animals and insects around us. Thursdays: hands-on with local farms and food. Fridays: create naturally inspired art and learn from local artists. Weekdays: June 29-Aug 7 (Victor, ID) *Register by the day* 8:30am-4:00pm • $50/day or $225/week
TVCS Active Explorers Day Camp Entering Grades 2-4 Explore Teton Valley, ID and beyond this summer with experienced outdoor educators! Every day brings a new exciting adventure! Mondays: wildlife adventures, explore Teton Valley and beyond. Tuesdays: wetlands and waterways, learn about the plants and animals that live there. Wednesdays: hands-on experiences with local farms and food. Thursdays: create naturally inspired art and learn from local artists. Fridays: investigate the plants, animals and insects around us. Weekdays: June 29-Aug 7 (Victor, ID) *Register by the day* 8:30am-4:00pm • $50/day or $225/week
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Adult Co-ed Softball This is a mens and womens recreational league for ages 15 and up. You must register as a team. When: May-July, games and schedule will depend on number of teams and availability of diamonds. Where: All games will be played at the City Park and Lion’s Park diamonds in Driggs. Game times: first game will start at 6:30 p.m. and second game will start at 7:45 p.m..
There will be a coach’s meeting at
the TVRA office the first week in May to discuss rules and ideas for the upcoming season. A second meeting will be held the first week in June to finalize rosters and hand out schedules. If teams have players from ages 1517 playing, parents of those players will need to sign a liability waiver. Registration: Debi or Ron Hunt at (208) 787-9286, (208) 313-1434 or email:dmboots@gmail.com, rhcrash@@silverstar.com
Open Gym Volleyball Who: Men and women are welcome and players in high school or younger are welcome on a spaceavailable basis.
Fees: $3 per person Contact: TVRA (208)-317-7821
Where: Driggs Elementary, 481 N. Main, Driggs. When: Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-9 p.m. during the school year or according to enough participation. A co-ed league will be played according to player desire. First session could begin in November and second session could begin after the new year. Teton Valley Sports and Recreation
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Open Gym Basketball TVRA sponsors adult basketball open gym.
When: every Monday and Wednesday night from 7-9 p.m., year-round.
Who: Men and women are welcome and players in high school or younger are welcome on a space-available basis (no more than 15 players).
Where: Driggs Elementary School, 481 North Main, Driggs. Fees: $3 per person. Contact: Paul Hanson (208) 313-7258 or chester@silverstar.com
Teams are chosen by shooting free-throws (first five against second five), full court play (two side-courts used for two games at a time if over 19 players), games played to seven by ones, winning team stays on the court.
League Play • Mens: Tuesday Night • Ladies: Wednesday Night Seniors Open Play • Thursday Morning Where: Targhee Village Golf Course, Alta, WY Contact: Targhee Village Golf Course at (307) 353-8577 Lessons Avalaible David Hardison (808)-430-2528
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Adult Golf Camp When: Weekly evenings starting in June. Dates and times TBD. Where: Teton Springs Resort & Club Fee: $99 Contact: Matt Stireman (208) 787-3636 or playgolfamerica.com
Adult Golf
Adult Hockey Pond Hockey League: Our adult hockey league offers friendly competition between local adult teams.
Contact: Contact for women’s hockey, victorwomenshockey@gmail.com
Adult Broomball: If you’ve ever played broomball, you know what a hoot it is. Players wear shoes and use broomball sticks to score goals with a small florescent orange ball.
Season: Dec. through March (depending on ice).
Women’s Hockey: Women of all skill level are welcome. The team will practice once a week and will play games against a women’s team in Wilson.
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Info: For more information on these programs go to tetonvalleyfoundation.com or (208) 201-5356 or email info@tetonvalleyfoundation.com
Parks Driggs
(see map page 18)
City Park baseball field, playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, mulit-purpose field Lions Park baseball fields, mulit-purpose field, community garden Creekside Pathway paved pathway, Teton Creek access 5th Street Park skate park, BMX track, disc golf course, nature walks Shoshini South Park multipurpose fields, paved pathway, off-leash dog area
Huntsman Springs Parks full court basketball, sand volleyball, multi-age playground, paved pathway
picnic table, soccer fields, bike pump track, horse arena, cyclocross track.
Valley Centre Park playground, multi purpose field
Brookside Hollow Playground, picnic tables, half basketball court
County Fairgrounds rodeo grounds, sand volleyball courts
Willow Creek tot lot, picnic table, bbq grill
Victor (see map page 19)
Golf Vista playground, small climbing wall, picnic table
Main Street City Park pavilion, stage, picnic tables, fire
Tetonia
Pioneer Park pavilion, tot lot, horseshoes, dog run, baseball fields, ice arena, groomed nordic track, lawn-mower race track,
Ruby Carsons Park baseball field, playground, bbq grills, picnic pavilion, tennis court, restrooms
Pathways Driggs-Victor Bike Path Eight miles paved pathway Rails to Trails runs from Tetonia to Ashton
Facilities Kotler Arena offers youth and adult ice programs. Located in Victor’s Pioneer Park, on the corner of Baseline Dr and Agate St, it couldn’t be easier to get out and enjoy the ice. Kotler Arena offers: • Warming hut with ample seating to change into skates, warm-up after skating, or hold private gatherings and events with friends, family and coworkers. • Skate rentals and pro-shop • Concessions • Indoor restroom • Kotler Arena is also a venue
for family gatherings, birthday parties, private or non-profit events, corporate events, or any variety of other potential uses. • Reserve the Arena at tetonvalleyfoundation.org/ recreation/kotler-ice-arena
Victor Bike Park this bike park was built by the non-profit Victor Velo. It includes a pump track and a set of dirt jumps. A pump track is a continuous loop a biker can ride without pedaling. Bikers gain speed by pumping the bike through rollers and berms.
The bike park as a whole helps riders improve overall cycling skills It biggest asset is bringing bikers of all abilities together to one place. Around the perimeter of the bike park is a 50 acre permanent cyclo-cross park and walking trails.
Fairgrounds Building
Holds approximately 250 people. Outdoor cooking, full kitchen, tables, chairs, heat and pavilion. Call Teton County Extension Office to reserve (208) 354-2961.
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