City of Petoskey Spring/Summer Program 2019

City of Petoskey

Department of Parks & Recreation

Kids Camp

Spring/Summer Sports Program 2019

Sailing Soccer Softball T-Ball Tennis Volleyball lacrosse

Register online at petoskey.recdesk.com or at Petoskey City Hall

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Kid’s Camp Kids Camp is a recreational day camp offered by the City of Petoskey, with daily schedules and weekly summer activity “themes”. Camp includes recreational fun, with a large indoor/ outdoor facility and plenty of space for activities in any weather. Nature exploration with access to the Winter Sports Park facility and surrounding parks. Creative exploration with daily craft choices and thematic craft weeks. Some local field trips are also scheduled which may include Ottawa School playground, Bayfront Park, concerts in Pennsylvania Park, and Petoskey Library for special activities. Also, possible group trips to Pirates Cove, Harbor Beach, Lyric Theatre, Northern Lights Recreation, and more for a minimal fee.

SCHEDULE • Kids ages 6-12 years old Three different attendance options:

8:00-5:30 PM June 17 - August 16

Registration opens on April 5 at petoskey.recdesk.com

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Youth & Adult Sailing The Department of Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Crooked Lake Sailors again to provide professional and affordable instruction for our students. There are many different class sessions and levels running throughout the summer. Each session runs for 1 week (5 days Monday-Friday).

General prerequisites: Students must be able to swim, bring a properly fitting life jacket, if you have one, wear clothing that can get wet and wear closed toed shoes (anything with a strap). It is strongly advised that students wear a hat, apply and re-apply sunscreen and use a water bottle. A flotation test is completed at the beginning of each course.

SCHEDULE FEE: $150 Youth Session - $100 for Each Added Week,

$295 Adult Individual, $530 Adult Couple

All Sailers Must Be Ages 9+ • Morning Session

• Afternoon (Race) Session

Monday - Friday

Monday - Friday

For young sailors, Seaman First Class and above. Students learn fundamentals, how to rig, launch and sail independently.

Included are nautical terms, knots and safe seamanship. Students are grouped based on experience and advance from Seaman to Race Skipper.

Reserved for experienced sailors where racing skills are taught and emphasized.

Goal of class is to prepare students for competitive racing at high school or college team level. Interested and qualified students may participate in Tuesday and Saturday Sunfish Races run by CLYC.

10:00-12:30

1:00 - 3:30

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Boys & Girls Soccer SCHEDULE FEE: $30 Kindergarten Resident, $35 Grades 1-5 Resident, Add $15 for Non-Resident • Kindergarten

• Grades 1 -5

Tuesday & Thursday evenings

Girls: Tuesday & Thursday evenings Boys: Monday & Wednesday evenings

5:45-6:45 PM River Road Sports Complex 6 week program starting April 23 3-on-3 play day format to develop an exciting and positive recreational environment for the children.

The age specific coaches manual has been compiled from the Department of Parks and Recreation, Petoskey Youth Soccer Association, United States Youth Soccer Federation as well as the Soccer Associations of Michigan, Iowa, Ohio, and Massachusetts.

All players must be in Kindergarten to participate. We may make exception for DK participants if child is 5 years old by start of season (April 23) A #3 Soccer ball & shinguards are required.

Coaches Needed!

This is a fun, interactive program in which we ask volunteer coaches & parents to participate & get involved. We will have a very brief introductory clinic & a detailed manual at your disposal.

5:45-6:45 PM Click Road Sports Complex Season starts April 15

Spring Soccer for these grades is a continuation from previous fall.

Teams and coaches will remain intact when/if possible. Soccer season starts back up on April 15.

Please make sure your child is not already registered as a two season participant from the previous fall. This registration is for players who registered as “Fall Only” last season or did not play.

Spring only players are welcome.

If you are not sure of previous fall season status, please call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 231-347-2500 or email esmith@petoskey.us Register for either of these programs at petoskey.recdesk.com

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Women’s Soccer This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Women’s Recreation Soccer Program.

“The Women’s Soccer League is committed to enabling women of all ages and ability to learn and play the game of soccer. Each team consists of a diverse group of players in which age and experience levels vary greatly. This program is organized in a recreational, non-competitive format in which no scores or standings are kept. It is our hope that all participating players are out for fun, exercise and friendly competition. Under that premise, we welcome and encourage all to come out and play the game of soccer.”

SCHEDULE FEE: $25 Resident, Non-Resident add $15 • Players Ages 18+ Tuesday evenings

6:30 PM 8 week program starting June 4 Program is open to women of all ages and skill levels. More details and schedules can be found online at petoskey. recdesk.com or by calling 347-2500.

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Kid’s Diamond Programs The City of Petoskey has extensive diamond programs for boys and girls as young as 5 years old and up to 12 years old for girls. Visit petoskey.recdesk.com to register!

MAJOR LEAGUE

MINOR LEAGUE

TEE BALL

FEE: $50 Resident

FEE: $45 Resident

FEE: $30 Resident

Girls born in 2006, 2007, 2008

Girls born in 2009, 2010, 2011

Boys & Girls born in 2012, 2013

Season begins in mid-May, wrapping up by the 4th of July.

Season begins in mid-May, wrapping up by the 4th of July.

Program begins late May, wrapping up by the 4th of July.

For girls ages 10-12.

(League age is based on calendar year of birth).

For girls ages 7-9.

(League age is based on calendar year of birth).

For boys and girls ages 5-6.

(League age is based on calendar year of birth).

Participants may live in any school district to participate in Major League Program.

Participants may live in any school district to participate in Minor League Program.

Participants may live in any school district to participate in Tee Ball Program.

This is an introductory, instructional league focusing on softball skill development.

This is an introductory, instructional league focusing on softball skill development.

Major Softball is a continuation of Minor league Softball.

Games are typically played weeknight evenings and Saturday mornings.

Program is designed to introduce participants to a team sport while teaching the very basic fundamentals of baseball. Games are played with a safety baseball and players will need to provide their own baseball glove.

Games are typically played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Games will be held MondayThursday evenings and some Saturday mornings.

Teams typically play 2-3 games per week.

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Adult Softball The City of Petoskey’s Department of Parks and Recreation organizes a men’s and women’s adult fast pitch softball league each summer. Programs run from late May through early August.

To join or enter a team in the league or for more information, please call the Recreation Department at 231-347-2500 or email esmith@petoskey.us.

The City also works closely with the Michigan Amateur Softball Association in hosting tournaments throughout the summer.

Details, schedules and more information can be found at : masad21.org

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Kid’s Tennis For kids 3-14 years old, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Players are divided by age and ability into individual groups. Classes taught in two-week sessions. Rain makeups on Fridays or with vouchers. All classes have three session options and are held at the Petoskey High School upper tennis courts.

SCHEDULE Class

Days

Times

Fee

Drop In Fee

Meets

Tiny Tots

Mon/Wed

12:30-1PM

$35

$10

2 times / week

Mighty Mites

Mon/Wed

1-1:45PM

$40

$12

2 times / week

Red Ball

Mon-Thurs

9-10AM

$72

$12

4 times / week

Green Ball

Mon-Thurs

10-11AM

$72

$12

4 times / week

Yellow Ball

Mon-Thurs

11-12:30PM

$95

$15

4 times / week

SESSION DATES Session 1: June 17 - June 27 Session 2: July 1 - July 12 Session 3: July 15 - July 25 • Tiny Tots Ages 3-4 Beginners Class incorporates movement, catching, throwing and basic ball striking skills. Played with red dot and foam balls with mini nets and racquets. Lots of movement. We have fun!

• Mighty Mites Ages 5-6 Beginners Class incorporates basic stroke shapes and rallying over the net. Played with red dot and foam balls on a 36-foot court and mini nets. Lots of games and movement.

• Red Ball Ages 7-12 Beginners Learn basic strokes and rallying skills with low compression balls, mini racquets and nets for those under 10, and regular equipment for older kids. Using the Quick Start format.

• Green Ball Ages 8-13 Intermediates For players who have some basic stroke knowledge and rallying skills.

Focus on refining stroke technique and introduce match play and scoring.

• Yellow Ball Ages 10-14 Advanced For players with tennis experience who can rally with success on a full sized court using both green and yellow balls with a partner. These players can use an overhand service motion and will learn to play full matches. Opportunity for inter-club match play in July and August.

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Adult Tennis Get fit with a cardio workout while doing a series of tennis drills to music. We sweat a bunch and hit a lot of tennis balls. Work at your own pace, drills are geared to level of class ability. For both men and women, high school aged and adult. Class will be canceled in case of rain or wet courts.

Tuesday and Thursday mornings (7:30-8:30). $40 for a 5 lesson punch card or $10 drop in.

Petoskey’s Annual Sand Dig Volleyball Tournament 2019 is the 25th consecutive year of Petoskey’s Annual Sand Dig Volleyball Tournament.

Where better to play volleyball than on one of the most beautiful beaches in Northern Michigan?

Join in the fun and chances to win $2,000 in cash and prizes at this, the longest running Beach Volleyball Tournament in Northern Michigan!

3 Different Divisions (Men’s Doubles / Women’s Doubles / Co-ed Doubles) with 3 seeding levels in each.

If you need more details, call the number below. This will be a great time whether you’re playing or just watching the excitement!

For more information call David Faulkner 231-838-5553 or City of Petoskey 231-347-2500.

SCHEDULE FEE: $50 per team Saturday, June 15: Men’s & Women’s Doubles Sunday, June 16: Coed Doubles Doubles = Pool play single elimination play-off

SIGN IN AT 8 AM GAMES BEGIN AT 9 AM

Last Season Recap 55 teams from all over Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Canada competed for $2000 in cash (plus prizes).

Saturday weather turned out to be perfect (cool & calm).

Sunday Co-Eds was hot and humid after a morning storm quickly blew through.

Overall great tournament with a high level of competition.

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Lacrosse Petoskey Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Petoskey Lacrosse to open and grow the sport of lacrosse to all kids (ages 8U and 10U) in Northern Michigan.

Instructional program for boys and girls (8U and 10U) focusing on fundamentals, basic skills and small sided game strategies of competitive lacrosse. All experience and skill levels are welcome as this program is both instructional and introductory.

Program uses age appropriate equipment (which will be provided for the student). This includes specific lacrosse sticks, safety balls and team tee shirts.

Register now at petoskey.recdesk.com

SCHEDULE FEE: $95 Resident, Non-Resident add $15 • 8U - players born between Sept. 1, 2010 and Aug. 31, 2012

• 10U - players born between Sept. 1, 2008 and Aug. 31, 2010

Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6 – 7 PM Petoskey Winter Sports Park and Petoskey Northmen Stadium June 4 thru July 25

Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6 – 7 PM Petoskey Winter Sports Park and Petoskey Northmen Stadium June 4 thru July 25

(off week of July 4)

(off week of July 4)

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Scholarship A scholarship program has been established to ensure that all children in the community have the same opportunities to participate in the City of Petoskey’s Department of Parks and Recreation youth sports programs.

To donate to the scholarship program go to petoskey.recdesk.com and click on the donate tab on our home page.

To apply for the scholarship fill out the scholarship application, which can be found at www.petoskey.us. Click on Fees, Forms and Permits along the bottom of our home page.

Then click Parks and Recreation Forms.

Dates, times, and fees are subject to change.

Residents are anyone living in Petoskey, Bear Creek or Resort Township.

All non-residents, please add $15 to all fees.

Register online at petoskey.recdesk.com or at Petoskey City Hall.

For questions, email esmith@petoskey.us or call (231) 347-2500.

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Spring/Summer Sports Program 2019

City of Petoskey Department of Parks & Recreation