YOUTHPROGRAMS

Little Ballers Basketball

Youth Sports

Track And Field Conditioning

This program will introduce and familiarize children to the sport of track and field. We will practice running, throwing, long jumping, and basic fitness training. Each class will typically include stretching, warm-ups, running, jumping or throwing, and discussion. Children should meet at the Paradise High School Track by 4:25 pm with a water bottle, light jacket for cool weather, and a face mask. In the event of rain, the class will be rescheduled.

Instructor: Recreation Staff

Dates: Thursdays, April 20 – May 18, 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Location: Paradise High School Track

Ages: 7-12 years. Fee: $45

Tennis Lessons

This class will introduce your child or teenager to tennis or enable them to improve their skills. Come out and learn the fundamentals of the game from USTA certified tennis instructor Josh Hamilton.

Instructor: Josh Hamilton

Dates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5:00-7:00 pm

Session: I: July 17, 19, 21

II: July 24, 26, 28

Location: Paradise High School Tennis Courts

Ages: 10-15 years. Fee: $ 65

Youth Basketball Skills

This basketball program for boys and girls is geared towards beginning through intermediate level athletes. The class will cover the basic skills needed for the game. The format of the program will depend on participation numbers, but will lean toward skill challenges, scrimmage games, and practicing.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm

Session: 4/6-9/7

Location: Cedarwood School Gym

Ages: 5th -8th grade. Fee: $80

Youth Flag Football Skills

This youth sports program will teach the basic fundamentals of flag football through drills, practice, and scrimmage play. Football skills taught will include passing, receiving, running, kicking, flag pulling, and positions of the game. Class format depends on number of participants.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Thursdays, 4:45-5:45 pm

Session: 4/6-9/7

Location: Cedarwood School Field

Ages: 1st -8th grade. Fee: $80

This beginning basketball program will introduce boys and girls in 1st through 4th grade to the sport of basketball. Emphasis will be on skill development, athletic awareness, and learning the fundamentals of the game. Smaller basketballs and hoops may be used to aid in learning.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm

Session: 4/4-8/8

Location: Cedarwood School Gym

Ages: 1st -4th grade. Fee: $70

LITTLE WIZARDS’ SOCCER

This beginning level soccer program will introduce children in 1st through 4th grade to the sport of soccer. Kids will learn skill development, athletic awareness, and the fundamentals of the game.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Tuesdays, 4:45 – 5:45 pm

Session: 4/8-8/8

Location: Cedarwood School Field

Ages: 1st -4th Grade. Fee: $70

Judo

The sport of Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art that teaches the principals of duty, honor, discipline, responsibility, and respect. It will teach the student body awareness and control through rolling, falling, throwing, and grappling. With the training of Judo you will gain confidence, physical fitness, and skill.

Instructor: Sensei Harry Burleson

Dates: Wednesday, Juniors 4:30-5:30 pm, Seniors 5:306:30 pm

Session: Monthly

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center

Ages: Juniors 4-6 yrs. Seniors 7-16 yrs. Fee: $45 per month (plus a one-time $80 payment to instructor for uniform and membership)

Teen Drop In Basketball

This drop-in style basketball program is designed especially for teenagers to get some exercise while participating in a fun program. Teams will be formed each week for scrimmage play depending on the turn out.

Instructor: Tyler Woodcox

Dates: Fridays, On-going, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Location: Cedarwood Elementary School Gym

Ages: Teens. Fee: $1.00 per time (pay at gym)