Sports Let’s Play Rugby
Badminton
This popular program is designed to introduce nonrugby experienced athletes to the skills, training, philosophy and strategy necessary to participate in this sport. Training sessions will be conducted by experienced players and coaches from the Chicago Area Rugby Football Union. The skills and drills will acclimate those new to the game and tune up the returning player for spring practice. Learn the positions, the game, passing techniques, rucking and mauling and the allimportant “scrum.” High school age participants can go from this to the spring competition season with the Aurora Youth Rugby Football Club, while junior high participants can get introduced to the sport and be prepared for future competition. Must sign up by Feb. 6. (RM)
This instructional program offers strategic preparation drills and games that will increase skills through the practice of fundamentals. Preparation training includes hand grips, racket positioning, serving, body balance and first step directional movements for this quickly paced game. Badminton skill, challenge contest and championship badminton games will be played. This program is taught by Kids First Sports Safety staff. (MO)
Grade
Fee
Class Size
Location
6 to 12
$25(R) / $38(N)
MIN: 25 / MAX: 60
Prisco Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
61601
M
Feb. 11 to March 25
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Class Size
Fee
Location
MIN: 6 / MAX: 16
$59(R) / $88(N)
Eola Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Age
61425
F
April 5 to May 3
4 to 5 p.m.
7Y to 9Y
61426
F
April 5 to May 3
5 to 6 p.m.
10Y to 14Y
Wrestling This introductory course focuses on instruction of the basic skills of folkstyle wrestling with an emphasis on having fun while performing drills and techniques. (RM)
Boxing Training Students can train with former professional boxer and Golden Gloves champion Jesse Torres at the Copley II Recreation Center. Young fighters will learn effective training and conditioning techniques involving jump rope, exercise machines, heavy bags and speed bags. Once trained, they will pair up in the ring for practice bouts. Pre-registration is required. (RM)
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Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
4Y to 11Y
$45(R) / $67(N)
MIN: 5 / MAX: 20
Prisco Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
61258
M
March 4 to April 8
6 to 7 p.m.
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
61259
M
March 4 to April 8
7 to 8 p.m.
8Y and up
Free
MIN: 1 / MAX: 200
Copley II Gym
61260
M
April 15 to May 20
6 to 7 p.m.
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
61173
M-Th
March 4 to May 16
5 to 8 p.m.
Table Tennis Instruction This table tennis instructional program is designed to improve fundamental skills. Players will be taught a variety of techniques and skills and will apply them in match situations. (MO) Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
6Y and up
$60(R) / $90(N)
MIN: 4 / MAX: 12
Eola Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Level
61141
Sa
March 2 to April 6
9 to 10 a.m.
Beginner
61142
Sa
March 2 to April 6
10 to 11 a.m.
Ongoing
61162
Sa
April 20 to June 1
9 to 10 a.m.
Beginner
61183
Sa
April 20 to June 1
10 to 11 a.m.
Ongoing
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