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Monthly Calendar of Runs, Rides, Try Outs, Open Gyms and More

Sport Parents Advocate Board

Have you ever thought it would be great if you had a friendly person to ask about a sport you were considering for your child? If so, you are in luck! The members of this rotating Sport Parents advocate board are here to help you! They have promised to give unbiased answers to your questions and be the best advocates for their sport. The goal is for parents to help parents find the best fit for their children! If you want to be one of our Sport Parents advocates, please email us with your contact information and which sport you will be representing. We will get back to you!

Brian Wolf (Soccer) With 2 young boys, our family is on the soccer field 8 days a week! Seriously though, our family loves soccer. If you don’t find me in my work truck, you will find me on the soccer field. I own a landscaping business, Wolf Land Maintenance. We do local and regional landscaping. Residential & Commercial. Landscape design, retaining walls, mulch & rock, tree and shrub trimming, snow removal, and more. If I can answer any questions for you about soccer in St. Louis, especially the O’Fallon area, please reach out to me: Brian35w@hotmail.com

Pat Culiberk (Hockey) My wife Kathy and I are the proud parents of Kyle and Philip. Kyle is attending SIUE, and Philip is a recent graduate from Triad High School. Currently attending SWIC. The time goes too fast! I started volunteering as a coach in 1995 and have not missed a year since. Currently, I have the honor of serving as the Missouri Hockey Affiliate President.

There are tremendous growth opportunities in sports for children: life lessons, selfdiscipline and creating friendships that last a lifetime. Now is a great time to get signed up for hockey. One website that can help navigate your initial path is The St. Louis Blues site, the Blues for Kids portion, has various “learn-to-play” opportunities. For players that are able to skate and are ready for a team atmosphere, you can go to www.mohockeyyd.org. Search there for the club your child is districted to (districts are determined by zip code) and use the contacts available on the clubs link to registered today. You can email me for more information at: Imontheice@hometel.com

Michele Weinfeld-Johnson (Baseball) I currently have 1 son playing high school and Select Baseball. He’s now 17, a senior in HS and has been playing since he was 4. My 23-year-old also started at 4 and played through HS. He played youth ball, HS Ball and Travel/Select ball, as well. I’ve been a baseball mom for 20 years straight. There were tears due to my boys’ personal disappointments, and celebrations for their personal and team accomplishments. Baseball provided some of the best times I’ve shared with both boys. My greatest knowledge of the sport is being a baseball player’s mom, but I have also learned the ins and outs of young boys playing the game: the commitment needed, rules, politics etc. Watching them play and being a part of a baseball team family have been some of my greatest pleasures. If you have any questions for me, please email me at: lmtbjohnson@aol.com.

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INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION

SPORT PARENTS ADVOCATE PAGE

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

Our October Cover Kid is Jacqueline.

Before I joined the CSP Tideriders in 2016, I thought I was pretty good at swimming. I was wrong. During the first practice, I was shocked to see how much better many of my teammates were. I realized that at the age of 9, I had a late start. With a lot of hard work, and the help from many great coaches, I have now become an Ozark Champion and a finalist at the Central Zone meet. Swimming has strengthened my body, toughened my will, and connected me with so many wonderful teammates.

STL KidsCompete Magazine features St. Louis kids on our cover every issue.

Photo by Cara Shalowitz Photography.

AGES 3-12 Competition vs Aggression in Young Athletes AGES 13-18 What Do You Mean You Are Traveling Without Me?!

By Solomon Alexander

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COACH’S CORNER

COACH’S CORNER

By Rita Hunt 30

SPECIAL FEATURES

Fitbit Ace 2: Activity Tracker 20

Hydrate Our Kids Part 2 – Post Hydration 32

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By Jade Burnett CLUB OF THE MONTH

Can People Who Are Deaf Play Sports?

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St. Louis Cycling Club

By Dirk Sprogoe

JUST FOR FUN SPORTY RECIPE

HAPPENING IN JULY 38

Runs & Rides, Open Gyms, Try Outs, 5&Under and Events

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Don’t Miss an Opportunity Hockey: A Family Thing?

Competitive Swimming

JULY CALENDAR

ATHLETE’S JOURNAL

By Nate Gabris

By Reshaunda Thornton RD, LD, CSSD

ADAPTIVE & ACCESSIBLE

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Sarcasm, Really?

By Jeffrey Nepple, MD

SPORT SPOT

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Managing the Mind

Overuse Injuries in our Young Athletes

SPORTS NUTRITION

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Sportsmanship Matters.

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By Jon Petter

Athlete Shout-Outs

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By Aaron Vickar

SPORTS DOC WRITES 22

FUN FIT: CURRENT TRENDS

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Costs Coming out of Left Field?

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LETTER FROM THE

EDITOR New Seasons, New Year, and Realistic Expectations Here we go again! School is in full swing, and so are the team trainings for most Fall sports, as well as several all-year ones. The kiddos are tired after practice, but looking forward to competing, and my husband and I are figuring out who gets to take which child where. Of course, it is with the understanding that the parent in attendance will record everything for the other family members to see!

STEPHANIE BERK, Ph.D. Stephanie Berk, author of “How to Potty-Train Your Dragon Child”, is a mother of 4 boys.

She has a degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from University of Connecticut, a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Language Acquisition from Haskins Laboratory/Yale University, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging from Washington University.

Each child in our family has their own spreadsheet of results, which get entered after each meet/tournament/game, as we try to look for progress from the beginning of the competition season to the end. The tricky thing for us, is remembering that the improvement from week to week is not as important as the improvement from year to year. We have to force ourselves to take a deep breath and acknowledge that expecting our child to make monumental leaps forward with each week, would be unrealistic.

Every year, around this time, I find myself saying, “Ok, Stephanie. What is a realistic expectation for this season? It doesn’t matter how amazing the coaches think my child is, or how much I want to see the investment of time, money, and hard work, pay off. What matters is that 1) My child learns to balance his time and efforts between school, sport, and fun. 2) My child learns what his limitations are, and how to work through them. And 3) My child is a child first. I have to teach him what “success” and “failure” are, and why it is important for it to have happened, on his path to adulthood.

Let the Youth Sports games begin!

Stephanie

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Sportsmanship Steward

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Sportsmanship matters.

Sportsmanship matters because the way we treat each other matters. How we treat each other matters more than the score, the trophy, the plaque and the ribbon.

How we treat others matters more than the standings. How we treat others affirms our standing in the world.

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e know we should treat others well; we just choose not to. We choose to trip our opponents, yell slurs at the other team and drag passengers from airplanes. It’s as simple as this: Knowledge without proof is as worthless as muscles without use. So, what we KNOW better, we must DO better!

At the 2015 Musial Awards, Arnold Palmer, in one of his final public appearances, shared memories of his good friend, Stan Musial. He told the audience, which included members of the Musial Family, that if we lived our lives as Stan did, we will have really done something.

Sportsmanship matters because most of us will never win a championship, get elected to high office or even have our dream job. However, every interaction we have with another human being, on the field or otherwise, is an opportunity to make them feel like a champion.

Sportsmanship matters because plaques break, trophies chip and banners get lost.

Historic stadiums get torn down and are replaced by billion-dollar palaces.

I don’t know where Palmer’s four green jackets are. I don’t know where Musial’s Cardinal-record 475th homerun ball is, but I do know the kind of people Palmer and Musial were. I can clearly articulate the impact they’ve had on me, and the kids I try to inspire every day.

Sportsmanship matters because how we treat people has lasting impact. As a matter of fact, how we treat others lasts longer than the people themselves.

That’s why how we treat each other matters. How we treat each other is forever. Sportsmanship is forever. That’s why sportsmanship matters.

BY SOLOMON ALEXANDER Solomon Alexander is the Foundation Director at the St. Louis Sports Commission.

For more articles like this and information on the Sports Commission’s youth programs, please visit sportsmanship.org.

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There are more recognized sports that use a ball, than there are that do not use a ball.

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Because they dunk them!

Sports with balls can be grouped into 3 main categories: 1) Handling and passing the ball with your body.

2) Throwing or hitting a ball to hit something else.

3) Using an instrument to hit or propel a ball.

References to a ball, that is played with by children or adults, can be found among the Ancient Greek, and Ancient Roman cultures.

Golf balls used to be made from feathers, stuffed into round, leather pouches.

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A Spalding basketball has a lifetime of approximately 10,000 bounces.

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Tennis, because they serve so well.

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a orite t is v Wha er’s fa etter? f l l go habet alp ANSWER:

A tee!

You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.

(Michael Jordan)

Monthly Challenge: Find and count all the times you see the name St. Louis in this magazine.

Then submit your answer through the form on the website to be entered into a raffle for a great prize!

One entry per family, please.

(An idea inspired by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Benjamin Hochman.)

Extra Game: Using the 3 group criteria in Fun Facts (on the left page), put a 1, 2, or 3 next to each sport/activity below. Then, circle all of the sports/activities that you have not yet tried.

Football Soccer Water polo Rugby Basketball Handball Volleyball Pickleball Field hockey Bowling Bocce Dodgeball Tennis Ping Pong Squash

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Athlete Development ages

3-12

COMPETITION VS AGGRESSION

in Young Athletes Scenario: Your 9-year-old comes over to you and says, “I thought he was my ‘frien-emy’, but now I know he is really just my enemy. We may be on the same team, but he is mean and awful. He tripped me, and I was the one who got in trouble!

He smiled and laughed about it with another kid!”

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urrent research shows three things: 1) Even in sports that are classically considered to be individual sports, there is a high degree of bickering and aggression. 2) The highly competitive, Type A personality can be found in both adults and children.

And 3) On the planned path to an elite track, athletes who are not cut-throat by nature, need some extra support and mindset coaching.

Interestingly, the research suggests that the young athletes who are behaving in an aggressive, highlycompetitive, not-so-nice manner, often have parents who behave the same way, both in their own personal interactions, as well as in how they support their athlete. Having a mindset coach come in periodically, to work with the team as a whole can have a positive effect on everyone.

What used to be considered individual sports, such as gymnastics, golf, and tennis, now need to be re-evaluated. For every meet, game, match, or race where the athlete is competing as an individual, even against teammates, there is an average of 7 hours of training that was done in a team/group setting.

The group dynamics that occur when so much time is spent together as a team, is similar to that of a traditional “team” sport. There is the same bickering, ever-changing favoritism, and the desire to be the best. Often, it goes under the radar of the coaches, so parents must remain vigilant.

Parents and coaches want each young athlete to perform at his/her best. However, the research shows clearly that the young athlete has to want to be the best and want to train at his/her best to get on an elite path.

With the focus and intensity that is seen in today’s group dynamic of athlete, coach, parent, and team, it is crucial that there should be more overt discussion of “playing it on the field”. Competitors during competition, but students/peers in training.

Parents who communicate with their athlete about interpersonal dynamics, in addition to what was learned that day, have a better chance of teaching their child how to handle difficult, highly-competitive scenarios that happen in sports, and later in life.

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References: Bruner, M. W., Hall, J., & Côté, J. (2011). Influence of sport type and interdependence on the developmental experiences of youth male athletes. European Journal of Sport Science, 11(2), 131–142.

Evans, M.B., Eys, M.A., & Bruner, M.W. (2012). Seeing the “We” in “Me” Sports: The Need to Consider Individual Sport Team Environments. Canadian Psychology, 53(4), 301-308.

Gonçalves, C. E., Carvalhov, H. M., & Gonçalves, Â. (2015). Achievement and competitiveness in elite youth basketball: What matters? Revista de Psicología Del Deporte, 24(3), 43–45.

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Sports Cents

f o t u O g n i m o C s t s o C ? d l e i F t f e L

BY AARON VICKAR

Aaron Vickar is a St. Louis wealth advisor at Buckingham Strategic Wealth. He travels frequently, attending as many of his children’s sporting events as possible.

Contact Aaron at avickar@bamadvisor.com or 314-743-2241 for more information or to start a conversation.

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Do you know the real cost of your airline ticket? Think about your flying preferences to help uncover the true cost of a flight. Do you want an assigned seat? Are you travelling with a group needing to board together? Luggage – carry on or checked?

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hese are some things to consider when booking flights for sporting events. Finding the lowest airfare may be too good to be true. Let’s walk through an example I recently experienced — my daughter’s field hockey trip to Detroit.

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Based on arrival and departure needs, our flight options were: • Airline A - $360 roundtrip • Airline B - $296 roundtrip At first glance the Airline B flight appeared cheaper, but digging deeper, we realized it was “basic economy.” That means no pre-assigned seat, we board last, and we pay $30 per checked bag. We knew from experience this typically leads to a middle seat and can pose a challenge getting our family sitting together. Also, we assumed we would check at least one bag — her gear — at $30 each way. After adding the additional costs, the flights were virtually the same price.

Ultimately, we selected the Airline A flight. We could check two bags per person for free. While we didn’t have preassigned seats, we would likely board together, increasing our chances of sitting near each other.

Arguably, the aggravation saved by flying Airline A was worth the small price difference from the Airline B flight.

St. Louis has a wide variety of airline carriers to choose from. When you search for your next flight, keep in mind the cost of ancillary items like luggage, boarding and seat assignments. Make your purchase after all costs have been determined. This can help ensure you make the best investment in your travel, and take-off a happy flyer.

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Coach’s Corner

MANAGING THE MIND An Essential, and Often Forgotten, Coaching Skill

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For coaches, building a training plan for the season always involves sport fundamentals, physical preparedness, and competitive readiness. That may seem like a complete agenda, yet it leaves out an extremely vital aspect to athletic performance — mental health.

Athletes must learn and possess the ability to be mentally healthy and strong in order to truly achieve peak performance.

The ability to build an athlete’s mental health begins in how they manage stressors outside of practice and competition. High school athletes are managing a multitude of stressors on a daily basis. No coach can expect their athletes to have success in training or competition if they are overwhelmed by external stressors like school, work, friends, or family. The coach should serve as a mentor, helping their athletes recognize that they are becoming overstressed and build in mentorship and strategies to counsel their athletes on being well-rounded students and athletes. In addition, the coach should work together with the many other adults the athlete interacts with to best help support them in the aspects of life that parallel athletics. These lessons will not only help your athlete in their current life and sports situation but give them vital skills they can use throughout their lives.

Once their mental health has been fostered, a good coach can then use that strength to help them mentally prepare for practice, visualize success, set strong and realistic goals, and have more confidence in their competitive ability (both within and outside of sport).

Athletes should be taught to visualize success and positive outcomes prior to practice or competition — this will allow them to remove a lot of stress, fear, and negativity that may produce a subpar practice or competitive result. For example, I have my athletes write down their goals for competition the week prior and at every practice we line up, close our eyes, and imagine accomplishing that goal. Then when they open their eyes and begin the workout they know what they’re working for, why they’re working hard at practice, and truly begin to believe that they can achieve success in their sport.

BY JON PETTER, WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT

Graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Psychology. Continued education at the University of Missouri with a Master’s in Educational Psychology. 15 years of cross country and track coaching at the high school and collegiate level.

Current Webster Groves Head Cross Country and Track Coach (for 11 years).

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Athlete’s Journal

Don’t Miss an Opportunity

Nate Gabris

Lafayette High School Junior

by Nate Gabris Soccer has always been something that I’ve been very passionate about, and I’ve always enjoyed spending my time playing. At age 13, I found myself competing with one of the best club teams in the region and was fortunate enough to have a coach who believed in my abilities. He suggested I try out for Sporting Kansas City’s youth academy team to continue developing. After a four-day trial with the u14 team, I was lucky enough to be offered a full-time position on the team for the upcoming season.

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he opportunity to play at such a well-established academy was something I knew wasn’t presented often, and I was so happy to have the chance to play there.

Although the excitement was building, it was crucial that I make the decision that would be the best fit for me.

After talking with my coach, family and doing some self-reflection, I decided to pursue the opportunity, and play for the academy. The level of commitment was a big step up from my previous team, as I was now living with a host family to train 4-5 days a week. A typical day would take me straight from school to the training facility, where I would spend anywhere from 4-6 hours doing homework, stretching and rolling out before practice, training, and lifting afterwards. Each day brought new challenges as I learned to balance such a high level

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of training, with 3 honors classes in school. The daily routine helped me tremendously, not only to refine my skills on the field, but to mature as a young man and become more independent.

As for the soccer aspect of the experience, it was a year I’ll never forget. Traveling across the country to places like Los Angeles, Houston, Denver brought our team super close, and the bonds I created with my teammates and coaches have undoubtedly shaped me into the person and player I am today. Giving up so much at such a young age made me realize how passionate I truly was about the game and has kept me on track and working towards my goal of becoming a professional player someday.

Jade Burnett

Marquette High School Junior

Hockey: A Family Thing?

by Jade Burnett Many athletes today, start their career around the age of 2–3 years, especially hockey players. For me, that was not the case. I started skating around the age of eight, and I did not start playing hockey until a few years later. At the time I had one younger sister who would have never dreamed of playing hockey, but a few years later she joined me, happily, on the ice.

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he was younger than me when she started, and our schedules did not conflict. Then my next sister was born. Hockey was already in the family, so as soon as she could walk, she was ready to lace up her hockey skates, and that’s where things got complicated.

Now that all three of us are playing hockey, life gets a little crazy sometimes — between practices overlapping, to tournaments in completely different states at the same time. All three of us playing has its good moments, and its bad moments. Due to my other two siblings playing, I have had the opportunity to experience some amazing things. There are many days when we will be at a rink from 9 AM to 10 PM, which makes it a little rough to get other things done; not to

mention the days where we have to hop from rink to rink all day.

Being around so many people all day meant that I had to learn better social skills, which helps outside the rink, too. Plus, I have been able to work with younger children, in that I help with coaching the younger teams.

Hockey has helped me come out of my shell, in a sense that before I was coaching, I was not very social.

Coaching the younger players has helped me become more social, since I have to work with players I have never met, as well as with their parents on ways their children can get better. All in all, playing hockey with my sisters and coaching, have been some of the best things to happen to me.

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Sports Nutrition

HYDRATE OUR KIDS

BY RESHAUNDA THORNTON RD, LD, CSSD

Sports dietitian, owner of Bettervessel Nutrition, and author of Play to Win the Food Fight. Specializes in consulting athletes and individuals in healthy living and performance enhancement. Nutrition expert of St. Louis Fox2News since 2014. Featured Tedx Gateway Arch speaker 2019. Currently a thought leader speaker in nutrition and wellnessrelated topics. Former athlete who enjoys weight training and running, and a mom of a teenager who is ok with eating a salad with every meal.

Call: (832)771-7649 or email info@reshaundathornton.com For more information or to make an appointment.

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Part 2 – Post Hydration

After a long day of practice, an extraneous training day, or competing on game day, the first thing our kids need is to replenish their fluids. Post-exercise hydration ensures all lost fluids that were lost due to activity, is replenished in the body. Many parents understand their young athletes need fluids but may not be sure of the effects of having low fluid levels. Children have a higher body to weight ratio that can increase the risk of becoming overheated. In addition, kids lack the pores to sweat effectively, so their body does not cool off at the same rate. This can be dangerous, as overheating leads to other physical complications.

Importance of replenishing after sports Our kids are younger versions of adult athletes and their body undergo similar effects. But unlike adults, kids may not understand dehydration signals. They also are not aware of how much water their body needs. They may know to drink if they feel thirsty but may not recognize when their bodies are becoming overheated or wondering why they feel so dizzy after practice. Many times, their body is signaling the need for water to cool and relieve the light-headedness feeling.

According to Burke and Deakin (2010), kids have a less developed, and therefore, less efficient thermoregulatory systems. This decreases their body’s ability to transfer heat from the center of their body to the skin. This also relates to their body’s vulnerability to heat production because children have greater surface area to the body. Being exposed to high temperatures creates a faster influx of heat. Children also have lower sweat rates at 2.5 times less because their sweat glands are still in developmental stages.

more sweating and water loss. Hotter conditions increase evaporative sweat. The larger the body, the more sweat needed to cool the body. Overall, certain conditions create variables in a child’s water loss.

How much water is needed to replenish and when The goal is to correct fluid lost immediately after exercise. It is difficult to determine the exact amount of fluids for each child due to several factors that must be considered as addressed previously. Intake should be liberal, or about 24oz, for every pound of bodyweight lost in exercise.

Our kids need constant hydration and fluid replenishing as they continue to grow and continue in their respective sports. It is our jobs as parents, to ensure they are learning how to hydrate.

So, remember to always have water ready!

Hydration is not a “one size fits all” need

References:

Sweat (water) loss is dependent on the intensity of the exercise, type of environment, body size of the child, and endurance or activity. Increased intensity leads to higher metabolism, and

Burke, L., Deakin, V. (2010). Clinical Sports Nutrition (4ed). McGraw Hill Education – Australia

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Sports Doc Writes

OVERUSE INJURIES

in our Young Athletes

BY DR. JEFFREY NEPPLE

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Co-Director of the Young Athlete Center St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Call 314.454.KIDS (5437) for more information or to make an appointment.

We live in the age of an epidemic in youth sports injuries. More than 3.5 million youth sports injuries occur every year in athletes 14 years of age or younger. Over half of these injuries appear to be related to overuse and could be prevented.

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As medical providers at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Young Athlete Center, we see more and more pediatric and adolescent athletes with adult-type injuries to bones, joints, and ligaments.

The obvious question becomes – why?

The easiest answer is that youth sports have changed dramatically in the last few decades and barely resemble the sports many of us as parents played growing up. Sports specialization is among one of these major changes.

Sports specialization (defined as focus on a single sport year round) has long been common in the high school athlete, but is now increasing in the junior high and middle school athlete.

Youth school-based sports, have become overshadowed by the growing industry of club sports and travel teams.

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Young athletes now have opportunities to play a single sport year-round, even participating on multiple teams at the same time. In order to lessen the chances of an overuse injury, athletes should have at least one season (a threemonth period) of rest from any given sport, as well as having at least one day of rest from sports per week throughout the year.

Playing multiple sports in the growing child exposes their bone, growth plates, joints, muscles, and ligaments to varying forces that encourage healthy development. Exposure to multiple sports also leads to the development of varying physical and cognitive skills that often transfer to their primary sport and make them a better athlete. Most college coaches admit to preferring to recruit

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How to lessen the likelihood of overuse injuries can be taught as well, through a series of interactive injury prevention and educational programs designed to improve the overall health of young athletes. These programs which are intended to teach athletes how to avoid common sports-related injuries include, concussions, dynamic warm-ups, running, strength training, and throwers’ exercises. Clinics where common injuries in specific sports are discussed, go into practical ways to teach players, coaches, and parents the proper technique, form, and best practices to keep players on the field.

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What Do You Mean You Are Traveling Without Me?!

Traveling to a sport competition has become the new norm. Parents are spending more money on hotels, gas, flights, meals, and other travel-related expenses than ever before. By the time the athlete is 14+ years old, the travel costs for one athlete and a parent can make the sport costprohibitive. When your athlete turns to you and says, “Can I go by myself, with my team, or with my teammate’s family”, the idea of saving the few hundred dollars is tantalizing.

References: Malhotra, R. K. (2017). Sleep, recovery, and performance in sports. Neurologic Clinics, 35(3), 547–557.

Pallesen, S., Gundersen, H. S., Kristoffersen, M., Bjorvatn, B., Thun, E., & Harris, A. (2017). The effects of sleep deprivation on soccer skills. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 124(4), 812–829.

Parent, M. M., Kristiansen, E., & Macintosh, E. W. (2014). Athletes’ experiences at the Youth Olympic Games.

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But, the question is, when are teen athletes “old enough” to travel to tournaments on their own? The answer is actually very complex. The answer is, that it depends on the individual teen, the type of competition, who else will be there, and the goals for the competition. The big “S’s” need to be considered: Sleep, Safety, Survival instincts, and Success

Sleep: Studies are consistently showing that getting enough sleep is one of the biggest factors that affect sports’ performance. If the athlete does not get enough sleep, the performance results decrease. When traveling, it is important for youth athletes to have an adult who is “responsible” for making sure that the athlete gets enough sleep, is aware of any time changes, wakes up early enough to eat breakfast and mentally prepare for the sporting event, and even to suggest naps, if there are any late games.

Safety: Unfortunately, it is difficult to turn on the news and not see that our youth athletes of almost any age, find themselves in unsafe situations. It is important for a responsible adult to make sure that the athlete stays as safe as possible, in terms of where they go, who they go with, and what happens. Teens often feel like they can’t tell an adult when something unsafe happens, or they don’t recognize it in time. Having an involved parent there, can create a safer environment.

Survival instincts: Sometimes this is correlated with maturity, while other times it is not. When a teen athlete is traveling without his/her parent, the “follow the herd” mentality is stronger than the “what do I need” one. During a sports event, there is much more than the competition that happens. Until you are both comfortable that your child knows, understands, and has the maturity to do the “right” thing, s/he should not travel without a parent.

Success: For a sporting event to be successful, sometimes it is about a win, but other times it is about showing up and doing one’s best. If you have the teen who takes losing, or not performing up to expectations, poorly, you must consider how that teen is going to feel when you are not there to bear the brunt of the emotions.

If the sporting event is a qualifier for another tournament, especially, this has to be taken into consideration.

There are many factors that play into when a teen can travel on his/her own, or with just a coach and teammates. The best way to figure it out is to have a conversation about the 4 S’s and come to a family decision. It is best to make sure that you establish a way to have as constant communication as possible, if you do choose to have your teen travel without you. Participating in sportstravel can be a fun and positive experience!

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St. Louis Cycling Club

HISTORY: The St. Louis Cycling Club began in June of 1887. It was organized around the pursuit of friendship and togetherness through the sport of cycling.

The club survived the lean years (1899 thru 1906) by staying active and abandoning the expensive club house to take up “Headquarters in the Saddle”, which became the club slogan. By surviving those years where lack of interest and financial problems caused the other clubs to dismantle, the St. Louis Cycling Club was able to stay together and is recognized as the oldest continuously operating bicycle club in the United States.

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THEN AND NOW: It’s so interesting to look at the club today and compare it with how things were. It’s an amazing barometer of how far we have come, both as a club and as a society.

The Bikes: Back then a state of the art road bike was going to be a 40+ pound bike without brakes. Now - Today’s bikes are made of carbon fiber, with hydraulic disc brakes, and electronic shifting.

Road surfaces: Back then, virtually all roads were nothing but gravel paths. Now - we complain if we have one pothole on a 30 mile stretch of road.

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Another difference within the club between then and now, was that of women’s membership. Women weren’t really considered active members of the Club until 1933, at which point they organized the St. Louis Cycling Club’s Women’s Auxiliary, still not technically equal with the men, but allowed to list the St. Louis Cycling Club as their Club. Eventually the Club and the Women’s Auxiliary merged together sometime during the 70’s, and since has embraced the unity and equality of all members of the club.

These days women make up nearly half the team membership, and in many ways, are driving the cycling industry forward.

St. Louis Cycling Club We can be reached at www.billygoat.bike under “teams” as well as dirk@billygoatbicycleco.com, or simply call us 314.821.0216. Sign up for email notifications here: www.billygoat.bike/saint-louis-cycling-club

STL PROUD: Past members have distinguished themselves in many areas of cycling. The club has produced 10 Olympians, an Olympic team coach, and an Olympic team manager, as well as a Junior Women's National Road Champion, a Senior Men's National Road Champion, U.S. National Team members, and many State Champions. In the 1956 Olympics, the St. Louis Cycling Club had 3 members participating, as well as one former member.

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Youth participation and membership has also changed dramatically over the years. The Club was a resource for youth rider development and shaping young riders into Olympians, National Champions, and State Champions. In more recent history, this became less of a priority, but we now have a renewed focus on welcoming young riders into the club, and to using a proven formula to teach our young athletes good habits, great sportsmanship, and ultimately to be ambassadors of the club, their community, and their sport.

PHILOSOPHY: As much as we embrace our past, we are focused on our present and on our future. We continue to embrace the spirit of the club’s original focus around the pursuit of friendship and togetherness through cycling. We are dedicated to growing the enjoyment of cycling in St. Louis, so whether you are a racing cyclist, a touring cyclist, a casual rider, or simply a cycling advocate, our club has a place for you. We are active in our communities and want our members to be excited about being active with the club.

Join us on our Saturday Road Rides, leaving from Billy Goat Bicycle Company @9am.

We’ll have 10/20/35 mile options for our club members.

Join us for our quarterly Club Meetings, where we discuss the direction, progression, and ideas for making the Club a stronger organization through our membership.

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Coach’s Corner

Sarcasm, Really?

Sarcasm doesn’t belong in sports. When building a team and working together, trust and communication are a common thread to success. Sarcasm invites just the opposite. It is intended for one person to look or feel bad, while the sarcastic person appears quick, and smarter — be it coach to player, or player to player. What it’s actually doing is creating a negative relationship filled with skepticism.

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s trust built on making other people look and feel bad? Can you tell when someone is being genuine and honest when you have created a dialogue of mockery? The answers are both no.

In my early days of coaching lacrosse, and most of my life, I never understood the impact that sarcasm really had until I stopped using it. When I would tell a player “Good job!” they looked at me with concern and confusion. Was I mocking them? Did they do something wrong? This created doubt, and doubt is no one’s friend.

Confidence plays a key role when it comes to sports. In order to build a confident team that works together and trusts each member, it is essential to have good communication between teammates and also their coach.

So, what is good communication? Being honest. Honesty doesn’t have to make someone feel bad. Is it kind? Is it necessary?

When giving constructive criticism, it’s always best to focus on how it can get better, not on what is wrong. Be genuine and say what you mean. If someone is doing something well, tell them! Giving praise for accomplishing tasks and learning skills, are easy ways to establish positive relationships.

Team sports are about working together and having fun. You can’t work together while oozing sarcasm, because it is there to create barriers. It is a self-defense mechanism, a wall between you and someone else. Let’s save the walls for wall ball, the defense for the field, and let’s start communicating by removing sarcasm.

BY RITA HUNT, WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT & LOU FUSZ

Rita played lacrosse in high school at Parkway South and has been coaching lacrosse for 15 years. She is the Head Varsity Coach at Webster Groves High School and coaches youth- high school at Lou Fusz. Rita is a Level 3 US Lacrosse Certified Coach and continues studying all aspects of the sport, health, and coaching.

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Fun Fit: Current Trends

Fitbit Ace 2: ACTIVITY TRACKER

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With Type 2 diabetes, and screen-time, on the rise among young children, many parents are concerned about whether their children are getting enough physical activity during the day AND enough restful sleep at night. Now, there is wearable technology that helps families stay active, including the kids!

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he Fitbit Ace 2 is designed for children ages 6 years and up. It tracks activity and sleep, is swimproof (up to 50M), has step challenges/games, and has parental controls. In some situations, the battery can last up to 5 days before needing to be recharged.

This kids’ activity tracker has a sleek, colorful design, adjustable clasp, and a relatively large touchscreen.

It has a timer and stopwatch. Kids can see their stats, goal celebrations, parent-approved friends, and notifications. The Ace 2 connects to many platforms, so that the whole family can get fit together. It also has a vibrating alarm to help wake children up in the morning!

Cha Cha • Rumba • Jive • Samba • Paso Doble We now offer kids’ classes, in addition to our adult classes!

Children ages 9-16 come on Tuesday evenings from 6- 6:45pm!

No partner needed! Come learn how to dance with us!

Call the studio for more information or to sign up.

236 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021

​636-227-7202 www.just-dancing.com

Come join our dance family!

All ages and levels 9310 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132 www.stlouisdance.com

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Sport Spot

COMPETITIVE SWIMMING High school swimmers swim 1 million strokes per season!

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wimming, like many sports, is a wonderful form of exercise, but swimming, interestingly, is one of very few athletic pursuits that should be learned by everyone for safety reasons. There is even documentation of swimming to avoid drowning, that dates back to 2000 B.C. Just because someone can swim for leisure, or to not drown, does not mean s/he can swim competitively. The first recorded instances of competitive swimming are of the breaststroke/crawl in 1830 in Britain. Its first appearance in a modern Olympics was in 1896, and in 1908, the World’s Federation of Swimming was formed.

Today, competitive swimming is broken down into three main categories: Age group, stroke type, and race type. USA Swimming, our national swimming organization, suggests the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-12 yr olds, 13-14 yr olds, 15-16 yr olds, and 17-18 yr olds.

Some individual organizations, additionally have an 8 and under group. High school teams normally have varsity and junior

varsity teams, depending on team size, and swimmer ability.

The four strokes that are most commonly seen in competitions are Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly, with swimmers racing different distances, ranging from 25 yards to 1600 yards. Just like with ice rinks, tracks, and other athletic facilities, swimming pools have different dimensions. Each competition pool has to have standard length distances measured.

A Short Course pool is typically 25 yards, while a Long Course pool is typically 50 yards.

In competitive swimming, both individual racing, and relay racing are common. In relay races, each of the 4 legs of the relay race can swim a different stroke. Regardless of the type of racing, the permitted gear are a regulated swimsuit, goggles, and swim cap.

With more than 50 swim clubs and teams in the St. Louis area, it is not hard to find a great club for you and your family!

For more info, contact: www.usaswimming.org www.ozarkswimming.com (Missouri swim info) www.mshsaa.org/Activities/Info/SwimmingDiving.aspx

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Adaptive & Accessible

Can People Who Are Deaf Play Sports?

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If you are part of Deaf community, the answer is, “Of course, why not?” If you don’t yet know much about this community, you may not know about American Sign Language (ASL), or any of the adaptive tools that allow an athlete who cannot hear, to follow all of the same rules, and at the same time, as an athlete who can hear.

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merican Sign Language is a full, natural, human language, with its own origins being separate from English. In fact, ASL is more closely related to French Sign Language than it is to British Sign Language or English. (Yes, there are many sign languages; perhaps as many as there are spoken languages. Sign language is not universal, nor is it typically highly connected to the spoken language around it.) People in the United States and parts of Canada, who have a hearing loss, and self-identify as Deaf, are likely proficient in ASL. They use interpreters to help with communication in environments that use spoken language. Some will use hearing aids and try lipreading, when they are around hearing people.

Deaf athletes can do any sport that hearing people can do, be it football, hockey, wrestling, bowling, basketball, golf, chess, or others. Sign language and gestures are often used to communicate the whistle blows, and other

communication. Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes have been playing in both “normal” professional competitions and teams, such as Lance Allred and Derrick Coleman, as well as in national and international competitions specifically for athletes who do not hear, and in competitions against athletes with disabilities.

Coleman gives the following advice: “If you really want something, you find a way to make it happen.” Coleman says that people with hearing loss should never make excuses for why they cannot achieve their goals, because hearing does not affect reaching them.

Resources and References https://usdeafsports.org/ https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/31/sports/football/inspired-and-already-trying-to-be-the-nfls-nextdeaf-player.html http://usadb.us/pressbox/

For 36 years, ALIVE has helped restore safety and peace to families impacted by domestic abuse.

ALIVE programs, like our 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling, and court advocacy, empower domestic abuse survivors to build safe, hopeful futures for themselves and their children.

Need help? Call 314.993.2777 Want to volunteer? Call 314.993.7080 Considering donating? Call 314.570.1373 Learn more at www.alivestl.org STL KidsCompete

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Sporty Recipes

Homemade, All drink with elec-natural sports trolytes By

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Recipe modified fro m: https://www.fiveh earthome.com/home natural-sports-drin made-allk-with-electrolytes-c opycat-gatorade/ 2 1/2 cups of pure coc onut water (or herbal green tea ) 1 1/2 cup of 100% fru it juice

2-3 TBS of honey (or 1/2 tsp of sea salt

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4 cups of water 3 tsp of fresh lemon

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In a 2-quart pitcher, combine the cocon ut water (or herbal gre en tea) and fruit jui ce.

Stir in the honey an d sea salt until com pletely dissolved. Stir in the water and add the lemon or lime juice, to taste, if desired.

Serve chilled.

Athlete Shout-Outs!

Athlete Shout Outs! Instructions: Proud of your athlete? Want to wish him/her/them good luck? Proud of your team, school, or coach? This is your place to tell the 70,000+ readers all about it! With only 8 spots available per month, and a very nominal fee, these spots are likely to fill up quickly! Please email us at stephanie.berk@stlkidscompete.com for more information, and to reserve your spot!

Rory, wishing you good luck for the upcoming Fall tournaments & Spring lacrosse season. We have enjoyed watching your love for this sport grow. You are Fierce!! With love, Mom & Dad

This spot could be yours

Way to go Ryan! Pee wee AAhockey! We are so proud of your hard work and focus.

Skate your heart out!

Go Kirkwood!

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Audrey, We are so proud of you! Good luck to you & the WGHS Statesmen this spring!

Love, Mom, Dad & Sam Congratulations Ben, and Team Liquid Knightrogen, on your National Championship win!

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OCT 1 Tuesday

30 Trails in 30 minutes

Special Events

10/1 9am-5pm Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE

CP SuperStars Cheer

Try Outs

10/1

By Appointment

We are proud to offer a Competitive Special Needs Cheer Squad! For more info please contact Shannon Wylie. swylie410@gmail.com

Playtime in the Pool 10/1 10am-12pm

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Bring your little one for Playtime in the Pool, where the indoor kid's play area will be available for parents and little ones to play (the big slide will not be open).

625 NEW SMIZER MILL ROAD, 63026 $4 PER CHILD

www.fentonmo.org/1100/AquaticsSpecial-Programs

Open Practices

Ballroom Dance Lessons 10/1 6pm-6:45pm

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Runs & Rides

Have sports-related events to list?

Please go to our website and fill out the “Submit Your Event” form.

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Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs!

236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON. CALL 636-227-7202

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Urban Fort Play Cafe

Archery Lessons for kids

30 Trails in 30 minutes

10/2 9am-4pm

10/3 6pm-8pm

10/4 9am-5pm

Our perfectly designed play space is an excellent environment where your kiddos can explore, learn, and discover.

Parent supervision is required. With this in mind, our space is set up so that you can have eyes on your child from every angle, while still remaining comfortable in your chair.

We have instruction for kids (both young and old!!). These classes are held from 6-7pm and 7-8pm. Shooters may shoot their own equipment or use a Genesis bow we can provide

Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

1854 RUSSELL BLVD, 63104 VARIES, $8 AND UNDER PER CHILD

GymQuarters Play Group 10/2 10am-11am We offer a safe, positive environment where your preschooler can channel their energy. Call for more information.

Check online for group availabiliity.

92 HUBBLE DR., O'FALLON, MO 63368 $5

http://gymquarters.com/Calendar

Unlimited Laser Tag at Amp Up Action Park 10/2 4pm-9pm Have a "blast" with your friends, with unlimited laser tag. You'll get a heartpounding, black-light, music-filled experience in our custom built 3-level laser tag arena. Add unlimited virtual reality for just $6 extra.

13901 MANCHESTER RD, 63011 $15 +TAX

https://ampupactionpark.com/dealscoupon/

SUMMIT ARCHERY CENTER, 1164 DECKER RD, 63055. $5 PER PERSON, PER SESSION

http://summitarchery.com/lessons/

Toddler Time at Pump It Up 10/3 9am-10am Come take advantage of a special jump session for toddlers only! They can play on the inflatables, sing to some toddler tunes and play with extra toys. We will open 1 hour early just for the toddlers ONLY! 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301 $6 PER TODDLER UNDER 4 YRS.

Children's Yoga 10/3 9:30am-10am Presented by Complete Harmony Yoga, classes are free and open to children and their caregivers. Bringing your own yoga mat is recommended.

BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 8765 EULALIE AVE, 63144 FREE

Ladies' Knight 10/3 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve.

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE

Parade begins at 11. Live Music, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Book Sale, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Farmer's Market, and more!

HUDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 9825 HUDSON AVE. 63119 FREE, BUT CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

10/5 7pm-8:30pm

10/4 4pm-7pm Face off in a game of hockey against the Blues' Street team, enjoy a visit from Louie, test out your slapshot in their Slap Shot Inflatable, ad get a behind-thescenes view of St. Louis Blues games through a 360 Virtual Reality Experience.

THE MAGIC HOUSE, 516 S. KIRKWOOD RD, 63122 FIT KID: FREE KID EVENT, SPONSORED BY ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

Like to ice skate? How about with the main lights off, the floor lights on, and a DJ? Come have a blast with us!

WEBSTER GROVES ICE RINK VARIES, $8 PER PERSON

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Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym 10/5 9:30am-2pm

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym 10/4 7pm-9pm

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

10/5 11am-4pm

Cosmic Skate

Score a Fitness Goal with the STL Blues

Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

Rock Hill Fall Parade and Festival

Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

Group Training RidesBig Shark Big Bend and Big Shark West 10/5 7:30am All of our rides have a few basic rules that will help everyone have an enjoyable time. Please take the time to read these rules prior to joining us on the road.

(WEST) 17233 CHESTERFIELD AIRPORT RD, 63005, (BIG BEND) 1155 S. BIG BEND BLVD, 63117

www.bigshark.com/articles/grouprides-pg334.htm

Billy Goat Saturday Shop Ride 10/5 8am Average moving pace of approximately 18mph. No drop ride.

10211 MANCHESTER RD., 63122

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OCT 6 Sunday

Special Events

Dodgeball 20 minute games

10/6 11am-6pm Come check out the fast-paced, end to end action. Our professional playing surface is provided by Sport Court®.

Games start every 20 minutes. Our trained referees are ready to call all the action. They will divide the players into two teams, and make sure to keep the game both fair and safe.

Like to play video games? We offer a great opportunity for that much needed team building experience. Our retro arcade is suitable for kids of all ages.

Coaches and players can compete together, build bonds and strengthen friendships. Group rates are available!

www.epic6fun.com/public/attractions/ dodgeball.cfm

Try Outs

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym 10/6 9:30am-2pm Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

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Team Building at Neutral Zone Arcade

EPIC 6 LASER TAG SPORTS ARENA, 601 GRAVOIS BLVD, STE G, 63026 $4

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

Sunday Chess Classes 10/6

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Open Practices

Monday

10/7 12pm-8pm

LOCATED IN CHESTERFIELD MALL VARIES, UP TO $19.99 PER PERSON FOR THE ALL DAY PASS.

NEUTRALZ.COM

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's 10/7 7:30pm-8:30pm Ages 12 and under can have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them!

Tuesday

Playtime in the Pool

10/8 10am-12pm Bring your little one for Playtime in the Pool, where the indoor kid's play area will be available for parents and little ones to play (the big slide will not be open).

625 NEW SMIZER MILL ROAD, 63026 $4 PER CHILD

www.fentonmo.org/1100/AquaticsSpecial-Programs

Ballroom Dance Lessons 10/8 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs!

236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON. CALL 636-227-7202

12802 OLIVE BLVD, 63141 $8 PER CHILD (NOT ALREADY ENROLLED)

call to confirm before coming.

Adult Open Gym at Flipside 10/7 8:30pm-10pm Ages 12 and up. All are welcome!

460 SAINT PETERS HOWELL RD, SAINT CHARLES, MO 63304 $5, CASH ONLY.

Family Open House 10/6 2pm-4pm

Runs & Rides

Program demonstrations and interactive areas with gymnastics, ninja obstacles, and tumbling. Pre-register by 10/4 to be entered into a raffle for a 55 minute class for 6 months!

ALL-AMERICAN GYMNASTICS AND SUPER NINJA WWW.AAG-STL.COM

Cheer Legendz Open Gym 10/6 2:30pm-4pm Open to any athlete!

CALENDAR

17387 EDISON AVE, 63005 $10

http://cheerlegendz.net

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Please go to our website and fill out the “Submit Your Event” form.

We will try to include as many as we can!

Wednesday

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GymQuarters Play Group

Children's Yoga

10/9 10am-11am

10/10 9:30am-10am

We offer a safe, positive environment where your preschooler can channel their energy. Call for more information.

Check online for group availabiliity.

Presented by Complete Harmony Yoga, classes are free and open to children and their caregivers. Bringing your own yoga mat is recommended.

92 HUBBLE DR., O'FALLON, MO 63368 $5

http://gymquarters.com/Calendar

BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 8765 EULALIE AVE, 63144 FREE

Unlimited Laser Tag at Amp Up Action Park

Toddler Time at Pump It Up

10/9 4pm-9pm

Come take advantage of a special jump session for toddlers only! They can play on the inflatables, sing to some toddler tunes and play with extra toys. We will open 1 hour early just for the toddlers ONLY!

Have a "blast" with your friends, with unlimited laser tag. You'll get a heartpounding, black-light, music-filled experience in our custom built 3-level laser tag arena. Add unlimited virtual reality for just $6 extra.

13901 MANCHESTER RD, 63011 $15 +TAX

https://ampupactionpark.com/dealscoupon/

10/10 9am-10am

3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301 $6 PER TODDLER UNDER 4 YRS.

Ladies' Knight 10/10 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve.

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Billy Goat Thursday Night Throwdown 10/10 6pm Wanna go fast?? This ride does. Average moving pace of over 20mph. This is a drop ride.

10211 MANCHESTER RD., 63122

Saturday

Friday

St. Louis Fire Dept's Fire Prevention Week Festival

Family Fest at Powder Valley

10/11 4pm-8pm

10/12 10am-2pm

Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape! Story telling, Pony Rides, Trunk or Treat, Video Game bus, Bike raffles, and more!

We'll have plants for sale at the iNaturalist Family Fest: This festival-style event will include nature discovery stations, local honey tasting, crafts using nature's art supplies, guided hikes, and many more family-friendly activities.

FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, 1421 N. JEFFERSON, 63106.

11715 CRAGWOLD RD, 63122 FREE

Indoor Water Waddlers 10/11 10:30am-12pm Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child.

10/12 11am-2pm All Ages: Come see vehicles of all shapes and sizes on display rain or shine! Ages 10 and under: Bike Rodeo is a structured bicycle skills and safety course with a series of obstacles to simulate bicycle riding in the real world. Got skills?

Come show them off! Just took off those training wheels? These drills will help you learn the skills needed. MHPD Officers will be on hand to teach bicycle safety and rules of the road.

THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7

www.desperesmo.org/819/WaterWaddlers

Cheer St. Louis 10/11 5:30pm-7pm 105 NORTH COOL SPRINGS RD, 63366 $10 PER ATHLEE, $8 PER SIBLING

10/12 7pm-8:30pm

Kids' Night Out at The Pointe 10/11 6pm-9pm NO PARENTS ALLOWED!! We will have a blast playing games, doing arts and crafts, and swimming. Pizza and drinks will be provided as a snack. Pre-register required online or at The Pointe. Day of registration will not be taken. Please bring a swimsuit and towel.

Ages 7-12 yrs.

Like to ice skate? How about with the main lights off, the floor lights on, and a DJ? Come have a blast with us!

WEBSTER GROVES ICE RINK VARIES, $8 PER PERSON

www.webstergroves.org/ DocumentCenter/View/7724/Sept2019

Parent and Me at Castlewood Stables 10/12 10am-12pm

1 BALLWIN COMMONS CIR, 63021 $10-12

2 Hour group activities including pony rides, equestrian interactions, farm animal petting area and a craft each session. Cost is per participating child.

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym 10/11 7pm-9pm

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

14141 RIVERPORT DR. S., 63043 FREE, BUT FOOD FOR PURCHASE

Cosmic Skate

All are welcome, ages 6- 18 yrs!

Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

Tons of Trucks and Bike Rodeo

CASTLEWOOD STABLES,15811 JEDBERG LANE, 63021 $20

https://calendly.com/ castlewoodstables?month=2019-09

Pedal to Peace 10/12 A fun, non-competitive, family-friendly Katy Trail bicycling event supporting area families impacted by domestic abuse. Your welcome swag bag has a t-shirt, lunch, prizes, raffles, and more.

START AT MATSON TRAIL HEAD, JUST WEST OF DEFIANCE. $35 PER ADULT, $15 PER CHILD 3-12 YEARS

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Monday

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym

Team Building at Neutral Zone Arcade

10/13 9:30am-2pm

10/14 12pm-8pm

Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

Like to play video games? We offer a great opportunity for that much needed team building experience. Our retro arcade is suitable for kids of all ages.

Coaches and players can compete together, build bonds and strengthen friendships. Group rates are available!

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

LOCATED IN CHESTERFIELD MALL VARIES, UP TO $19.99 PER PERSON FOR THE ALL DAY PASS.

Try Outs

Sunday Chess Classes 10/13 starting from 1 pm

NEUTRALZ.COM

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

Adult Open Gym at Flipside

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Cheer Legendz Open Gym

5 & Unders

10/13 2:30pm-4pm Open to any athlete!

17387 EDISON AVE, 63005 $10

http://cheerlegendz.net

10/14 8:30pm-10pm Ages 12 and up. All are welcome!

460 SAINT PETERS HOWELL RD, SAINT CHARLES, MO 63304. $5, CASH ONLY.

Tuesday

Playtime in the Pool

10/15 10am-12pm Bring your little one for Playtime in the Pool, where the indoor kid's play area will be available for parents and little ones to play (the big slide will not be open).

625 NEW SMIZER MILL ROAD, 63026 $4 PER CHILD

www.fentonmo.org/1100/AquaticsSpecial-Programs

Ballroom Dance Lessons 10/15 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs!

236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON. CALL 636-227-7202

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's 10/15 11:15am-12:15pm Ages 12 and under can have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them!

12802 OLIVE BLVD, 63141 $8 PER CHILD (NOT ALREADY ENROLLED)

Open Practices

call to confirm before coming.

CALENDAR

Runs & Rides

Have sports-related events to list?

Please go to our website and fill out the “Submit Your Event” form.

We will try to include as many as we can!

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Mommy and Me Camp

Archery Lessons for kids

Cosmic Skate

10/16 9:30am-11am

10/17 6pm-8pm

10/18 7pm-8:30pm

Evening Hayride Under the Stars

This camp is designed for little kids (ages 3 and 4) who are not quite ready to come to camp on their own. It is a great way for you and your child to experience pony camp together. You both will learn about ponies, safety, ground manners, grooming and saddling. We will do fun things including story time, a simple craft, brushing the ponies and playing games with the ponies.

We have instruction for kids (both young and old!!). These classes are held from 6-7pm and 7-8pm. Shooters may shoot their own equipment or use a Genesis bow we can provide

Like to ice skate? How about with the main lights off, the floor lights on, and a DJ? Come have a blast with us!

Three separate rides, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 offered by STL County Parks

http://summitarchery.com/lessons/

Evening Hayride Under the Stars

KRAUS FARMS, 333 HILLSBORO RD, 63049 $50

www.krausfarmsinc.com/camps.html

Unlimited Laser Tag at Amp Up Action Park 10/16 4pm-9pm Have a "blast" with your friends, with unlimited laser tag. You'll get a heartpounding, black-light, music-filled experience in our custom built 3-level laser tag arena. Add unlimited virtual reality for just $6 extra.

13901 MANCHESTER RD, 63011 $15 +TAX

https://ampupactionpark.com/dealscoupon/

SUMMIT ARCHERY CENTER, 1164 DECKER RD, 63055. $5 PER PERSON, PER SESSION

Toddler Time at Pump It Up 10/17 9am-10am Come take advantage of a special jump session for toddlers only! They can play on the inflatables, sing to some toddler tunes and play with extra toys. We will open 1 hour early just for the toddlers ONLY! 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301 $6 PER TODDLER UNDER 4 YRS.

Children's Yoga 10/17 9:30am-10am Presented by Complete Harmony Yoga, classes are free and open to children and their caregivers. Bringing your own yoga mat is recommended.

BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 8765 EULALIE AVE, 63144 FREE

Ladies' Knight 10/17 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve.

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

WEBSTER GROVES ICE RINK VARIES, $8 PER PERSON

LONE ELK PARK, REGISTER AT WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/PARKS $10 PER PERSON

www.webstergroves.org/ DocumentCenter/View/7724/Sept2019

Parent and Me at Castlewood Stables

10/18 6:30pm-8:30pm Three separate rides, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 offered by STL County Parks LONE ELK PARK, REGISTER AT WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/PARKS $10 PER PERSON

10/18 10:30am-12pm

2 Hour group activities including pony rides, equestrian interactions, farm animal petting area and a craft each session. Cost is per participating child.

https://calendly.com/ castlewoodstables?month=2019-09

Billy Goat Saturday Shop Ride

Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child.

10/19 8am Average moving pace of approximately 18mph. No drop ride.

10211 MANCHESTER RD., 63122

THE LODGE DES PERES, 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7

Ivory Crockett Run for Webster

www.desperesmo.org/819/WaterWaddlers

10/19 8:30am-11am

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym 10/18 7pm-9pm

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

10/19 10am-12pm

CASTLEWOOD STABLES, 15811 JEDBERG LANE, 63021 $20

Indoor Water Waddlers

Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

10/19 6:30pm-8:30pm

5K and FunRun. In 1974, Ivory Crockett ran the fastest 100-yard dash with manual timing of 9.0 seconds, a record that stands today. Please join the celebration of Ivory Crockett's achievements with this communitywide event. It will be FUN for the whole family!

WGHS, S. JR ENTRANCE, 100 SELMA AVE. 63119 VARIES

info@wgsdfoundation.org

St. Louis Kids' Expo 10/19 12pm-5pm Theme is Educate, Economics, and Exercise. Come have fun with our wonderful sponsors! You and your family won't want to miss this event!

NORTH COUNTY RECREATION COMPLEX $3 PER PERSON, FREE FOR 5 AND UNDER

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Special Events

Dodgeball 20 minute games

10/20 11am-6pm

Team Building at Neutral Zone Arcade

Come check out the fast-paced, end to end action. Our professional playing surface is provided by Sport Court®.

Games start every 20 minutes. Our trained referees are ready to call all the action. They will divide the players into two teams, and make sure to keep the game both fair and safe.

Like to play video games? We offer a great opportunity for that much needed team building experience. Our retro arcade is suitable for kids of all ages.

Coaches and players can compete together, build bonds and strengthen friendships. Group rates are available!

EPIC 6 LASER TAG SPORTS ARENA, 601 GRAVOIS BLVD, STE G, 63026 $4

www.epic6fun.com/public/attractions/ dodgeball.cfm

Try Outs

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym 10/20 9:30am-2pm

5 & Unders

Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

Sunday Chess Classes 10/20 starting from 1 pm Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Open Practices

Monday

10/21 12pm-8pm

LOCATED IN CHESTERFIELD MALL VARIES, UP TO $19.99 PER PERSON FOR THE ALL DAY PASS.

NEUTRALZ.COM

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's 10/21 7:30pm-8:30pm Ages 12 and under can have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them!

Tuesday

Ballroom Dance Lessons

10/22 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs!

236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON. CALL 636-227-7202

30 Trails in 30 minutes 10/22 9am-5pm Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE

12802 OLIVE BLVD, 63141 $8 PER CHILD (NOT ALREADY ENROLLED)

call to confirm before coming.

Adult Open Gym at Flipside 10/21 8:30pm-10pm Ages 12 and up. All are welcome!

460 SAINT PETERS HOWELL RD, SAINT CHARLES, MO 63304. $5, CASH ONLY.

Cheer Legendz Open Gym 10/20 2:30pm-4pm Open to any athlete!

17387 EDISON AVE, 63005 $10

Runs & Rides

http://cheerlegendz.net

CALENDAR

Have sports-related events to list?

Please go to our website and fill out the “Submit Your Event” form.

We will try to include as many as we can!

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Unlimited Laser Tag at Amp Up Action Park

10/23 4pm-9pm Have a "blast" with your friends, with unlimited laser tag. You'll get a heartpounding, black-light, music-filled experience in our custom built 3-level laser tag arena. Add unlimited virtual reality for just $6 extra.

13901 MANCHESTER RD, 63011 $15 +TAX

https://ampupactionpark.com/dealscoupon/

Thursday

Toddler Time at Pump It Up

10/24 9am-10am Come take advantage of a special jump session for toddlers only! They can play on the inflatables, sing to some toddler tunes and play with extra toys. We will open 1 hour early just for the toddlers ONLY! 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301 $6 PER TODDLER UNDER 4 YRS.

Children's Yoga 10/24 9:30am-10am Presented by Complete Harmony Yoga, classes are free and open to children and their caregivers. Bringing your own yoga mat is recommended.

BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 8765 EULALIE AVE, 63144 FREE

Stacey's School's Out 10/24 8am-4pm Need something fun and exciting for your son or daughter to do while school is out for the day? Bring them to Stacey's Gymnastics for our School's Out Day Camp! Instructional gymnastics including the Vault, Bars, Balance Beam, Floor, Tumble Trak, Foam Pit, Rope Swing, Ninja Circuits, Cargo Net, games, crafts and more! Each camp has a specific theme to add some extra fun to their day as well.

916 MAIN PLAZA DR., WENTZVILLE MO 63385 $50

Ladies' Knight 10/24 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve.

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Friday

Saturday

Historic Main Street Pumpkin Glow

Historic Main Street Pumpkin Glow

10/25 1pm

10/26 1pm

No candy/trick or treating, but the street will be illuminated with hundreds of eerily glowing pumpkins. While shopping, be sure to visit with the Legends and Lanterns characters for chilling ghost stories and haunting encounters.

No candy/trick or treating, but the street will be illuminated with hundreds of eerily glowing pumpkins. While shopping, be sure to visit with the Legends and Lanterns characters for chilling ghost stories and haunting encounters.

MAIN STREET, HISTORIC ST. CHARLES

MAIN STREET, HISTORIC ST. CHARLES

Family Friendly Haunted House

Cosmic Skate

10/25 4:30pm-8pm

Like to ice skate? How about with the main lights off, the floor lights on, and a DJ? Come have a blast with us!

10/26 7pm-8:30pm

It's that time again!!!!! We are ready for our FAVORITE Event of the Year!!! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to attend!

WEBSTER GROVES ICE RINK VARIES, $8 PER PERSON

8002 N. LINDBERGH BLVD, 63042 $5 PER PERSON

www.webstergroves.org/ DocumentCenter/View/7724/Sept2019

Indoor Water Waddlers

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym

call 314-921-9000 if have questions.

10/25 10:30am-12pm

10/26 9:30am-2pm

Enjoy a morning of fun at the indoor tot pool with your friends, neighbors and children. This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child.

Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

THE LODGE DES PERES , 1050 DES PERES RD. VARIES $5/$7

www.desperesmo.org/819/WaterWaddlers

Cheer St. Louis 10/25 5:30pm-7pm All are welcome, ages 6- 18 yrs!

105 NORTH COOL SPRINGS RD, 63366 $10 PER ATHLEE, $8 PER SIBLING

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym 10/25 7pm-9pm Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

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Sunday

Ultimate Ninja's Kids' Open Gym

Team Building at Neutral Zone Arcade

10/27 9:30am-2pm

10/28 12pm-8pm

Put their energy to the test on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune skills on a single obstacle, or practice running our customizable courses.

Like to play video games? We offer a great opportunity for that much needed team building experience. Our retro arcade is suitable for kids of all ages.

Coaches and players can compete together, build bonds and strengthen friendships. Group rates are available!

140 LONG RD, SUITE 130, 63005 $13 PP FOR 1HR. $20 PP FOR 2 HR.

Sunday Chess Classes 10/27 starting from 1 pm

Try Outs

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Cheer Legendz Open Gym 10/27 2:30pm-4pm

5 & Unders

Open to any athlete!

17387 EDISON AVE, 63005 $10

CALENDAR

Runs & Rides

Open Practices

http://cheerlegendz.net

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LOCATED IN CHESTERFIELD MALL VARIES, UP TO $19.99 PER PERSON FOR THE ALL DAY PASS.

NEUTRALZ.COM

Adult Open Gym at Flipside 10/28 8:30pm-10pm Ages 12 and up. All are welcome!

460 SAINT PETERS HOWELL RD, SAINT CHARLES, MO 63304. $5, CASH ONLY.

Tuesday

Ballroom Dance Lessons

10/29 6pm-6:45pm Join Maysen at Just Dancing Dance Studio, and learn how to do the rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive to the current popular songs!

236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER PERSON. CALL 636-227-7202

30 Trails in 30 minutes 10/29 9am-5pm Did you know that St. Louis County Parks offers a program devoted to promoting fun, family, and a healthy lifestyle? Our 30/30 Hikes Program designates 30 trails all over the St. Louis County area that take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

WWW.STLOUISCO.COM/ PARKSANDRECREATION/TRAILS/3030HIKESPROGRAM FREE

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Thursday

GymQuarters Play Group

Toddler Time at Pump It Up

10/30 10am-11am

10/31 9am-10am

We offer a safe, positive environment where your preschooler can channel their energy. Call for more information.

Check online for group availabiliity.

92 HUBBLE DR., O'FALLON, MO 63368 $5

Come take advantage of a special jump session for toddlers only! They can play on the inflatables, sing to some toddler tunes and play with extra toys. We will open 1 hour early just for the toddlers ONLY!

Unlimited Laser Tag at Amp Up Action Park

Children's Yoga

http://gymquarters.com/Calendar

3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301 $6 PER TODDLER UNDER 4 YRS.

10/30 4pm-9pm

10/31 9:30am-10am

Have a "blast" with your friends, with unlimited laser tag. You'll get a heartpounding, black-light, music-filled experience in our custom built 3-level laser tag arena. Add unlimited virtual reality for just $6 extra.

Presented by Complete Harmony Yoga, classes are free and open to children and their caregivers. Bringing your own yoga mat is recommended.

13901 MANCHESTER RD, 63011 $15 +TAX

BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 8765 EULALIE AVE, 63144 FREE

https://ampupactionpark.com/dealscoupon/

Have sports-related events to list?

Please go to our website and fill out the “Submit Your Event” form.

We will try to include as many as we can!

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019 A NON-COMPETITIVE 10 . 8 MILE KATY TRAIL BICYCLING EVENT SUPPORTING AREA FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE. WWW.PEDALTOPEACE.ORG

ADULTS - $35 KIDS 12 & UNDER - $15 KIDS 3 & UNDER - FREE SIGN UP AT WWW.PEDALTOPEACE.ORG SIGN UP INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A TEAM. T-SHIRTS, SWAG BAGS, MUSIC, LUNCH, RAFFLES, AND PRIZES. JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO END DOMESTIC ABUSE!