Town of Little Elm Activity Guide Winter 2022

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SWIMMING LESSONS Please note that each swim class (except private and semi-private swim lessons) has a maximum of six participants per class and a minimum of three participants per class. Classes with fewer than three enrollees the Friday before class is scheduled to start will be moved or combined with other classes in order to meet the minimum enrollment. The Town of Little Elm will only offer swim lessons up to Learn to Swim Level 3.

For general inquiries about the Town of Little Elm’s Aquatics program, please email thecove@littleelm.org.

For Session 1: January 23-February 16 and Saturday Lessons, member and resident registration for group swim lessons will begin on January 2. Non-resident and non-member registration will begin on January 9.

Session 1 swim lesson registration will end January 19.

PRESCHOOL 1 This course gives young children ages three to five a positive introduction to water safety and helps participants feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely.

DATES 1/23-2/15

DAYS MW

TIMES 5:30-6 p.m.

AGES 3-5 YRS

LOCATION COVE

COST $89/99

CODE 8440

PRESCHOOL 2 This course gives young children ages three to five a positive introduction to water safety. Builds on the skills learned in Preschool Level 1 and gives participants success with fundamental skills, such as floating and basic locomotion in the water.

DATES 1/23-2/15

DAYS MW

TIMES 6:15-6:45 p.m.

AGES 3-5 YRS

LOCATION COVE

COST $89/99

CODE 8441

PRESCHOOL 3 Gives young children ages three to five a positive introduction to water safety. Builds on the skills in Preschool Level 2 and improves participants’ coordination of simultaneous arm and leg actions and alternating arm and leg actions.

DATES 1/23-2/15

DAYS MW

TIMES 7-7:30 p.m.

AGES 3-5 YRS

LOCATION COVE

COST $89/99

CODE 8442

LEVEL 1 The beginning of a three-level, progression-based program that helps swimmers ages six or older develop their water safety, survival, and swimming skills. It is designed to give participants a positive learning experience. Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. Swimmers will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of swimming.

DATES 1/23-2/15

DAYS MW

TIMES 5:30-6 p.m.

AGES 6-14 YRS

LOCATION COVE

COST $89/99

CODE 8443

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SWIMMING LESSONS LEVEL 2 The second of a three-level, progression-based program that helps swimmers ages six or older develop their water safety, survival, and swimming skills. It is designed to give participants a positive learning experience.

Gives participants success with fundamental skills.

DATES 1/23-2/15

DAYS MW

TIMES 6:15-6:45 p.m.

AGES 6-14 YRS

LOCATION COVE

COST $89/99

CODE 8444

LEVEL 3 The third of a three-level, progression-based program that helps swimmers ages six or older develop their water safety, survival, and swimming skills. It is designed to give participants a positive learning experience.

Builds on the skills learned in Learn to Swim 2 through additional guided practice in deeper water. It builds on the foundation of swimming to help improve stroke development.

DATES 1/23-2/15

DAYS MW

TIMES 7-7:30 p.m.

AGES 6-14 YRS

LOCATION COVE

COST $89/99

CODE 8445

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CLASS Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills and comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR, and AED, is valid for two years upon completion.

Prerequistes: • Be at least 15 years of age by the end of training.

• Pass swim skills evaluation: 300 Swim, 2-minute tread, and a timed brick test.

• Finish the Online Blended Learning before the first day of the course.

DATES 12/16-12/18 1/27-1/29 2/24-2/26

DAYS FSSu FSSu FSSu

TIMES TBD TBD TBD

AGES 15+ YRS 15+ YRS 15+ YRS

LOCATION COVE

COVE

COVE

COST $165/175 $165/175 $165/175

CODE 8454 8455 8456

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR CLASS Trains Lifeguarding Instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Blended Learning, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.

Prerequisites: • Minimum age: 17 years.

• Possess a current Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. • Complete the Online Session for the Lifeguarding Instructor course.

• Complete the pre-course session.

DATES DAYS 12/19-12/21 MTW

TIMES TBD

AGES 17+ YRS

LOCATION COVE

COST $275/300

CODE 8457

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WINTER 2022

RECREATION PROGRAMMING RED TIGER KARATE

SKYHAWKS

Red Tiger Karate offers a complete white through black belt program. The junior program develops self-esteem and bully defense. Teen and adult classes focus on street self-defense and fitness.

Skyhawks offers a multitude of camps, clinics, and classes in a wide variety of sports. Classes are geared towards younger children, and are a great introduction to sports. To register for any camp or class, please visit www.skyhawks.com.

Classes are held Tuesday nights and are eight to nine weeks long.

For registration, pricing, and session information, please visit www.redtigerkarate.com.

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6:30-7:30 p.m.

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Ages 5-12 Ages 13+

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TIPPI TOES® DANCE Tippi Toes® Dance Company cheerfully provides children with a fun, positive, and nurturing environment to experience the joys of dance, self-expression, and movement. Classes are specifically designed to develop motor skills and body awareness while enhancing each child’s self-esteem.

VOLLEYBALL T T

4:45-5:30 p.m.

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Ages 6-8 Ages 9-12

BASKETBALL AND MINI-HAWK BASKETBALL CAMP/CLASS M M

5:15-6 p.m.

6-7 p.m.

Ages 4-6 Ages 7-12

TRACK & FIELD CAMP/CLASS S

9:30-10:30 a.m.

STEM CLASSES S

9:30-10:30 a.m.

REC REC

REC REC

Ages 6-12

REC

Ages 6-12

REC

For more information and to register, please visit www.tippitoesdance.com. For pricing information, please visit www.tippitoesdance.com/north-dallas.

For questions about the program, email David Pineda at dpineda@skyhawks.com.

UNICORN JUMPERS

FRANCO RACQUET SPORTS

The Unicorn Jumpers Double Dutch Squad was designed for girls between the ages of 7-17.

Participants are paired with skilled instructors that will not only teach them jumping techniques but turning, freestyle, and performance skills in single rope as well as Double Dutch. These classes are more than just athletics and endurance, they’re about mentorship and friendship! These classes generally run two days a week for eight weeks at The Rec at the Lakefront™.

For more information please email therec@littleelm. org.

Franco Racquet Sports provides lessons and activities that help students learn and improve their tennis game while having fun. We use small group formats and hire the best coaches to make sure students are safe, having fun, and improving. Franco Racquet Sports currently operates programs out of Frisco, Irving, Little Elm, and Murphy, with a main goal to improve the quality of life of families through tennis.

PLANET KIDZ

YOUTH SPORTS

Coming to The Rec at The Lakefront™ in the new year is Planet Kidz! Every Saturday, starting in January, The Rec™ is partnering with Planet Kidz to offer a parent’s night out. Planet Kidz has fun activities for grades 2-7 planned for each night. The cost is $15 per child, and includes a DJ, bounce houses, concession, and more!

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For more information, please visit: www.francoracquetsports.com.

All youth athletic leagues are organized by the Little Elm Area Youth Sports Association (LEAYSA). The sports currently offered by LEAYSA include, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track, and Volleyball. More information can be located at www.leaysa.com.

ADULT ATHLETICS ADULT SOFTBALL Adult Softball leagues are played under USSSA guidelines. Leagues are open to teams only and fees are $375 per team. Teams play eight regular-season games per season, with teams playing one to two games per night. Leagues will have a one-night playoff after the regular season for the top four to six teams. Home run limits for each league are listed below, and all home runs over the limit will be considered an out.

Due to time constraints, each season has a drop-dead date which is listed below. All games must be completed by this drop-dead date. Any games not completed by this time will be finished in a drop-dead tournament on a Saturday. This is the only way games are made up should we have three or more rainouts, and no refunds will be given. Teams must use Little Elm-logoed softballs.

Registration for Winter Softball Leagues runs from November 21 and ends on December 25, with games beginning the week of Jauary 2-6. The drop-dead week for this season is February 27-March 13, and the drop-dead tournament will take place on March 4 if necessary. Registration for the Spring league runs January 23-February 26. Games begin the week of March 3-10, and teams must register at www.lakefrontrecreation.com. The drop-dead week for the spring softball league is May 1-5.

The drop-dead tournament will take place on Saturday, May 6 if needed.

WINTER LEAGUE DIVISIONS MONDAY MEN’S (4HR) 1/2-2/27 M 7-11 p.m.

LEP $375 WEDNESDAY MEN’S (1HR) 1/4-3/1 W 7-11 p.m.

LEP $375 FRIDAY COED (1HR) 1/6-3/3 F 7-11 p.m.

LEP $375

PICKLEBALL OPEN GYM Pickleball is open to any age group. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines badminton, tennis, and table tennis elements. Pickleball requires a membership or day pass to The Rec at The Lakefront™. Pickleball open gym is held on MWF from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

PICKLEBALL-ONLY MONTHLY PASS RESIDENTS $5/MO NON-RESIDENTS $10/MO

ANNUAL PASS

RESIDENTS $50/YR NON-RESIDENTS $100/YR

ADULT BASKETBALL The Town of Little Elm is proud to offer a basketball league for adults on Sundays at The Rec at The Lakefront™. Games are played between noon and 9 p.m., and multiple divisions are offered. This league is a full-court league played primarily by men, and teams are guaranteed six games per season. The Town will provide officials and scorekeepers for games, and teams are required to provide reversible jerseys that have a number permanently affixed to the front or back of the jersey. If teams do not have reversible jerseys, they must have two color options for their jerseys.

This year we will offer free agents the ability to sign up and create new teams. There must be eight free agents signed up to have a free agent team, and the Town will provide reversible jerseys for those teams.

The league's first meeting will be on February 5 before league games begin and will be open for pick-up play and for free agents to meet.

Registration for the Spring League will begin on January 2 and end on February 5. The first scheduled game will occur on February 12, and playoffs will be available for the top four to six teams.

SPRING 2023 SEASON

2/5-4/23 SU noon-10 p.m.

FREE AGENTS SU noon-10 p.m.

REC REC

$450 $60

Vist www.lakefrontrecreation.com for more information.

FALL 2022

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ADULT ATHLETICS

ADULT VOLLEYBALL

CORNHOLE

The Town of Little Elm offers Indoor Volleyball at The Rec at The Lakefront™, with two different leagues on two different days.

Grab a friend and join one of the fastest-growing leagues in Little Elm. All leagues are 2v2, and teams may use subs when needed. Coed/Women's teams must have at least one female each night to play. Leagues are available on both Tuesdays and Thursdays, and all teams must bring their own bags. Each league night is open to the first 40 teams to register, and the cost is $60 per team. Registration begins on January 23 and ends on March 5. Games will begin on March 7 for the Tuesday leagues and March 9 for the Thursday leagues. The drop dead week is May 2-4 with the dropdead tournament taking place on May 6 if necessary. Registration includes two stickers/decals per team and 12 league matches (two per night most evenings). Playoffs will be available for the top 4-6 teams in each division. All cornhole leagues have a drop-dead date for each season. All games must be completed by this date. If any games remain to be played on this date, they will be made up in a drop-dead tournament on a predetermined Saturday.

Tuesday Coed 4v4 League. Registration for the Tuesday Coed 4v4 league is open to teams and free agents. Thursday Coed 6v6 League.

Registration for the Thursday Coed 6v6 league is open to teams and free agents.

Free Agents. The Town of Little Elm offers free agents the ability to sign up and create new teams. The cost per person is $35 and we must have at least six people signed up for the 4v4 league and eight people signed up for the 6v6 league to create a new team. New teams must have at least one of each gender to make.

Leagues are guaranteed six games per season (some seasons will play eight), plus one week of playoffs. Teams must play with at least one female on the court at all times. Games will start between 6:30-7 p.m. and the last game each night will end around 10 p.m. Registration for the winter indoor volleyball season begins on December 12, and closes on January 22.

The leagues will have open play nights on January 24 and 26 and the first games will be played on January 31 and February 2. Registration for the spring indoor volleyball season begins on February 13, and closes on March 26. The leagues will have open play nights on March 28 and 30 and the first games will be played on April 4 and 6.

LOWER DIVISION 3/7-5/2 T 6:30-10:30 p.m. LEP $60

COED 4V4 (COMPETITIVE) 1/24-3/21 T 7-10 p.m. REC $200 FREE AGENTS T 7-10 p.m. REC $35

COED/WOMEN'S DIVISION 3/9-5/4 TH 6:30-10:30 p.m. LEP $60

WINTER 2023 DIVISION

COED 6V6 (RECREATIONAL) 1/26-3/23 T 7-10 p.m.

REC $225 FREE AGENTS T 7-10 p.m.

REC $35

SPRING 2023 DIVISION

COED 4V4 (COMPETITIVE) 3/28-5/23 T 7-10 p.m. REC $200 FREE AGENTS T 7-10 p.m. REC $35 COED 6V6 (RECREATIONAL) 3/30-5/25 T 7-10 p.m.

REC $225 FREE AGENTS T 7-10 p.m.

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SPRING LEAGUE

UPPER DIVISION T 6:30-10:30 p.m. LEP

3/7-5/2 $60

COED/WOMEN'S DIVISION 3/7-5/2 T 6:30-10:30 p.m. LEP $60 LOWER DIVISION TH 6:30-10:30 p.m. LEP

3/9-5/4 $60

UPPER DIVISION TH 6:30-10:30 p.m. LEP

3/9-5/4 $60

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

The Town of Little Elm will host an open pickleball tournament on Friday, February 24, at The Rec at the Lakefront™, from 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. The tournament will be open to both teams and individual players with three games guaranteed. The tournament is open to the first 32 teams or 64 individuals that register. We cannot guarantee every individual will be given a partner, however we will do our best to make sure everyone will be paired with someone. All individuals that register will be paired with other individuals by random drawing. completed by this date.

All teams must register and pay through our website, www.lakefrontrecreation.com.

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Are you looking for a great way to start working on healthy habits this new year? Join The Rec at The Lakefront™ for a fun new program where we work to help you create great wellness habits to start the new year. This program will begin on 1/21 and run for 30 days, with a focus on making healthy choices and creating new wellness habits.

Earn points and prizes by showing up to work out at The Rec at the Lakefront™, going for walks in your neighborhood, hitting daily step goals, and other fun wellness-related activities.

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We realize the decision to make changes to your wellness routine can seem daunting so we’re here to work with you and help create easy and sustainable habits that will help you transform in 2023. This is a great program for those looking at getting involved in a healthy program to start the new year, and will lead into our Mayor’s Fitness Challenge in March. For more information, please email therec@littleelm.org.

Casino Trips. Beginning January 2023, try your luck at Winstar Casino on the last Wednesday of every month. We charter a 55 passenger bus with air conditioning (heat in the winter time), wi-fi and a restroom so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Bus departs the Senior Center at 8 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. $25.00 round trip bus fare.

Stay active at any age! The Brenda Button Mills Senior Center hosts a variety of weekly leisure activities and monthly programs for the Little Elm area senior adults, ages 50 and over. Most programs are free or have a minimal charge.

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Hydroponics Workshop. What is hydroponics gardening and how can you get 100 W. Eldorado Parkway started? Learn tips and tricks to start your own hydroponic garden and make 214-975-0430 one to take home on Saturday, January 28, at 1 p.m. library@littleelm.org www.littleelmlibrary.org

FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Family Marshmallow Engineering Challenge. Who can create the tallest tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks!? Find out at 1 p.m on Saturday, December 11.

Frozen Science. Learn about the science behind Queen Elsa’s power, then create your own snowstorm at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20.

SPECIAL VISIT STORYTIMES Santa and Mrs. Claus. Hear Mrs. Claus read a story and then visit with Santa on December 21.

Teddy Bear Camp Out. What will your stuffed animal do after the library closes? Drop off your favorite stuffed animal and follow us on Facebook to see what mischief they get up to after hours on January 18.

M-TH 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

S-SU 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS LIGHTS ON THE LAKE November 25-December 27 Little Elm Park 701 W. Eldorado Parkway Thursday-Sunday Along with an incredible light show, Lights on The Lake will offer pictures with Santa, a hot air balloon glow, a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and an ice skating rink. The 24-nights-of-lights event will also have food trucks, vendors, and many Instagrammable spots perfect for your holiday pictures.

This event will feature entertainment such as live music and dance performances. In addition, each weekend will include themes such as Frozen featuring Anna and Elsa, The Grinch, The Elf on the Shelf, and Santa.

Themes: November 25-26: Elf on the Shelf – Watch out! Santa’s elf is back and has plenty of mischief up his sleeves. There will be photo opportunities available as well.

December 3: Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade – Attraction tickets will be available for purchase on-site. Note: Due to our special events, traffic and attendance are expected to be high on this date.

BIG EASY LITTLE ELM Saturday, March 4 Little Elm Park 701 W. Eldorado Parkway 4-9 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, March 4, 2023 for the timed 5K, untimed 5K, and timed 10K. The event is open to all ages! Each participant will receive a t-shirt, beer glass, and one free beer. Come join us and help celebrate the Mardi Gras season together.

December 8-10: Santa – Meet and greet with The Big Guy himself.

December 15-17: Frozen – Bundle up as Queen Elsa and Princess Ana travel from Arendelle to spread their winter magic! You will be able to meet, greet, and take pictures with your favorite Frozen characters.

December 22-24: The Grinch – Be sure to keep an eye on the Grinch as he plans to plot and scheme his way through Lights on The Lake. There will be photo opportunities available.

Visit www.lightsonthelakelittleelm.com for more information.

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We’re home to the sun on your face, drink in your hand, sitting outside laughing with your best friends kind of feeling that doesn’t end when the summer fades.

From our pristine sandy beach to plenty of restaurants, events, and activities, Lakefront at Little Elm is an escape from the city where everyone can come together to have fun and let loose.

Learn more at www.lakefrontlittleelm.com.

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