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TONY SHOTWELL

TONY SHOTWELL

GrandFunGP.com/athletics

972-237-7533 or 972-237-8390 2750 Graham St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050

@GPPARDAthletics

Youth Sports Leagues Spring/Summer

Youth Volleyball League

Tony Shotwell Life Center Ages 9-12: The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is providing a youth volleyball league. The league will introduce a strong foundation of volleyball, while developing fundamental skills, and promoting self-confidence, team cooperation and sportsmanship. This is a great opportunity for your child to play a great game in a fun environment. Fee: $60 player (jersey included) Summer Registration Dates: May 2 – June 22 Day Start Date Time Sat 7/9 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fall Registration Dates: July 25 – September 14 Day Start Date Time Sat 10/1 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Youth Fall Soccer League

Mountain Creek Soccer Complex Ages U6-U16: This soccer league is a great environment for your child to learn and develop soccer skills. The league will promote sportsmanship, self-confidence and skill development in an active and safe learning environment. See you on the field! Fee: $75 per player (Jersey Included) Registration Dates: July 1 – September 6 Day Start Date Time Sat 9/24 9:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Andrus Baseball Academy

Waggoner Park The Andrus Baseball Academy offers high quality sports training in the game of baseball for players ages 9-12. We provide them comprehensive training within the sports field with the purpose of strengthening their physical and mental development. We also encourage fair and respectful sportsmanship. March - November Fee: $80 per month Registration Dates: Ongoing Monthly Ages 9-10: Day Time M 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Ages 11-12: Day Time M 7:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m.

Girls Youth Volleyball Clinic

Tony Shotwell Life Center Ages 9-13: The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is providing year around youth volleyball all-skills clinic. Breakpoint volleyball clinics introduce and develop a strong volleyball foundation, introduce fundamental skills, build individual strengths, while promoting selfconfidence, team concepts, live game play, and sportsmanship in a fun energy charged environment. Don’t miss this great opportunity, register early to secure your spot! Fee: $30 per monthly clinic $80 Breakpoint Summer Mega Clinic (includes 4 sessions offered June-July, and a clinic t-shirt) Registration Dates: Ongoing Monthly Day Start Date Time Sat 4/30 2:00 pm.-6:00 p.m. Sat 5/ 28 2:00 pm.-6:00 p.m. Sat 8/27 2:00 pm.-6:00 p.m. Sat 9/24 2:00 pm.-6:00 p.m. Sat 10/29 2:00 pm.-6:00 p.m.

Grand Prairie Youth Football Association

www.gpyfa.net (214)538-1413 Ages: 4-12: The purpose of GPYFA is to provide participating youth with a healthful, enjoyable leisure time activity, and to foster in them the qualities of sportsmanship, team play, and integrity. Our organization is open to anyone ages 4 to 12 years of age (No 7th Graders). Teams are divided up by a combination of age and residence. This is a no-cut organization, where everyone is selected for a team and each player must play a significant portion of every game. Fee: Youth Football & Cheerleading $140.00 Start/End Date: April 4, 2022 Day(s) and times: TBA

Grand Prairie Boys Baseball Inc.

www.gpbbi.org (972)266-0801 Ages: 4 - 14: Youth baseball league for boys and girls ages 4 to 14, this is a development league for children of all skill sets. Registration Begins January 1. Fee dependent upon age. Ranges from $120 to $150. Start/End Date: April 1 Day(s) and times: TBA

Grand Prairie Girls Softball Association

www.gpgsa.siplay.com (214)-641-8444 Ages: 3–16: The association will introduce a strong foundation of softball while developing fundamental skills and promoting self-confidence and sportsmanship. This is a great opportunity for your child to play a great game in a fun environment. Fee: 3-4 Blast Ball: $25.00 5-6 age division: $75.00 7-8 age division: $75.00 9-10 age division: $85.00 11-12 age division: $85.00 13-14 age division: $85.00 15-16 age division: $85.00 Dates: April 4 - May 13 Day(s) and times: TBA

Soccer Referee Training Classes

Mountain Creek Soccer Complex Ages 13+: Ever thought about being a youth soccer referee? This is a great opportunity to get back on the field and become a Grand Prairie, Parks, Arts & Recreation & TAAF certified referee. Trained referees that complete this course will be given priority for the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Spring & Fall youth soccer league. Fee: $50 Day(s) of the week: Wed

Want to be a Volunteer Coach?

Three easy steps to becoming a volunteer coach for sports leagues in Grand Prairie: 1) Pick a sport. 2) Contact a Recreation Center or the Athletic Office 3) Fill out application

Athletic Office: (972) 237-7533

Tony Shotwell Life Center: (972) 237-PLAY

Charley Taylor Rec.: (972) 339-3770

Dalworth Rec.: (972) 237-4760 * background checks and drug tests are completed on all applicants.

Adult Sports Leagues Spring/Summer

Women/Coed Adult Volleyball League

Tony Shotwell Life Center Ages 16 and older: Take the volleyball challenge and let’s see what you can do. Bring your best team to the court and spike your way through the competition. Fee: $175 per team; Free agency list available. Summer Registration Dates: April 4 – May 25 Women’s Volleyball League Day Start Date Time Tue 5/31 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Coed Volleyball League Day Start Date Time Th 6/2 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Summer II Registration Dates: June 13 – August 3 Women’s Volleyball League Day Start Date Time T 8/9 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Coed Volleyball League Day Start Date Time Th 8/11 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fall Registration Dates: August 29 – October 12 Women’s Volleyball League Day Start Date Time T 10/18 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Coed Volleyball League Day Start Date Time Th 10/20 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Adult Softball League

Mike Lewis Park Ages 18 and older: The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department offers league play three nights a week. Men’s and Coed will be offered each night. Whether you win or lose, this league will be out-the-park fun. Invite your family and friends to come out and play. See you on the diamond for this 8 game season! Fee: $300 per team Spring II Registration Dates: April 11 – May 12 Men’s Softball League Day Dates Time T 4/19–5/24 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. F 4/22–5/27 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 4/24–5/29 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Coed Softball League Day Dates Time T 4/19–5/24 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. F 4/22– 5/27 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 4/24– 5/29 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Summer Registration Dates: May 9 – June 9 Men’s Softball League Day Dates Time T 6/14–7/19 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. F 6/17–7/22 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 6/19–7/24 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Coed Softball League Day Dates Time T 6/14–7/19 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. F 6/17–7/22 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 6/19–7/24 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Summer II Registration Dates: June 27 – July 28 Men’s Softball League Day Dates Time T 8/2–9/6 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. F 8/5–9/9 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 8/7–9/11 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Coed Softball League Day Dates Time T 8/2 –9/6 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. F 8/5 – 9/9 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 8/7 – 9/11 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Fall Registration Dates: August 8 – September 15 Men’s Softball League Day Dates Time T 9/20–10/25 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. F 9/23–10/28 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 9/25–10/20 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Coed Softball League Day Dates Time T 9/20–10/256:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. F 9/23–10/286:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 9/25–10/20 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Adult Coed Kickball Spring II League

Mike Lewis Park Ages 16 and older: A blast from the past. Lace up those sneakers and get ready to relive the glory days in the school yard. Bring your friends and family and join us for what is sure to be a great time! Fee: $175 per team; Free agency list available. Spring II Registration Dates: April 11 – May 12 Day Dates Time T 4/19–5/24 6:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Summer Registration Dates: May 9 – June 9 Day Dates Time T 6/14–7/19 6:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Summer II Registration Dates: June 27 – July 28 Day Dates Time T 8/2-9/6 6:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Fall Coed Soccer League

Mountain Creek Soccer Complex Ages 18 and older: Get your team together and join us on the pitch. This Coed league will play on Tuesday nights. Put the shin guards on and get ready for some fun soccer action! Fee: $500 per team Free agency list available. Registration Dates: July 5 – August 25 Day Start Date Time T 9/1 6:30p.m.-10p.m.

Pickleball

Grand Prairie Recreation Centers All Ages: The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department offers open play pickleball throughout the various recreation centers. Pickleball is a fun way to stay active while learning a new up-and-coming sport that is growing in popularity in Grand Prairie. Fees: $10 Annual Pickleball Membership Days/Times: Varies by each rec center. To view a full list of locations and schedules, see page 29 or visit GrandFunGP.com/Pickleball.

Grand Prairie Maverick Rugby

Ages 16 and older: Looking for Men and Women interested in playing the fastest growing sport in the U.S. New players welcome. No experienced needed. If interested, please contact the Athletic Office: 972-237-7533

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