Youth Spring and Summer Activities

Baseball >>	Skating (Skate Park) >>
Basketball >>	Soccer >>
Exercise and Fitness >>	Softball >>
Golf >>	SMILE - Special Needs >>
Hockey >>	Swimming >>
Ice Skating >>	Tennis >>
Just for Fun >>	Track >>
Racquetball >>	Trapshoot >>
Rollerblading >>

 

Program Descriptions and Contacts:

 

BASEBALL
The Grand Forks Park District's baseball program attracts hundreds of kids in Grand Forks and many non-residents as well. Because of its size, information for Youth Baseball can be found by clicking the following link. Contact the Baseball coordinators at 746-2750.
Go to the Youth Baseball Page >>

 

 

BASKETBALL

Center Court Fitness Club now offers a summer outdoor basketball league for kids in grade 6-12.

• Summer Basketball Academy: Basketball skills and drills- a six week camp focusing on fundamentals and fun games and exercise. Grades 2nd through 6th. Session begins June 3.
• Superstar Shootout: This is a one day event for all players to show their skill in the game of basketball. Categories to participate in are as follows; free throw contest, three point contest and slam dunk contest. Saturday, June 21, 2008. Must Pre-Register!

Contact Dan Cwikla for more infomation and registration. 701-746-2790
www.centercourtfitnessclub.com

 

EXERCISE AND FITNESS

Center Court Fitness Club now offers a exercise and fitness programming throughout the year, including Sport Specific Training, Core Agility Classes, Sport Yoga and much more! Contact the Center Court Fitness Club Staff for more information and get involved today! 701-746-2790
www.centercourtfitnessclub.com

 

GOLF

The Grand Forks Park District offers youth golf lessons and leagues through its two golf courses, King's Walk and Lincoln Park Golf Course. Golf professionals will teach your child the basic fundamentals of golf or for the more experienced player, will be challenged to the best of his or her ability. Contact King's Walk Golf Course for more information and registration. 701-746-KING (5464)
www.kingswalk.org

 

HOCKEY

The Grand Forks Park District's hockey program boasts one of the best development programs in the state, giving Greater Grand Forks youth an opportunity to develop their skills while competing in a high quality hockey environment. Termites and Mites Hockey School is offered in the summer months. More information about Youth Hockey can be found by clicking the following link. Contact the Hockey Coordinators at 746-2750.
Go to the Youth Hockey Page >>

 

ICE SKATING

Ice skating classes are offered through the Border Blades Skating Club during the summer. A Termites and Mites Hockey School and Basic Skills Skating are available. 2008 Sessions and fees information will be posted in April 2008. Border Blades contact: Jessie Close, 772-1666.

 

JUST FOR FUN

The Just for Fun program is for kids age 4-10. This supervised program will be sure to keep your kids engaged in safe and fun activities in the park and on field trips. You must register at the Park District Office.

• Juniors (children 4 and 5 years old): Activities designed to encourage participation in group games, arts and crafts, board games, "mini" field trips, and special events.
  Where: Ben Franklin Park, University Park and Kelly Park
  When: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - Noon
  Contact: Lynne Roche, 746-2750
  
  
• Big Kids (children 6-10 years old): Activities will include games, arts and crafts, field trips, special events, swim bus and more! (Must have attended Kindergarten)
  Where: Parks include; Ben Franklin, Cox, First Season Community Center, Jaycees, Kelly, Lincoln Drive, Lion's, Optimist, University and Winship School.
  When: Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM
  Contact: Lynne Roche, 746-2750
  

 

RACQUETBALL

 

Lessons are designed to intorduce youth to the fast and fun sport of racquetball. It's easy and inexpensive to get started. Racquets and eyewear will be provided if you don't have them.

Contact: Dan Cwikla, 746-2790

 

SKATE (SKATE PARK)

Located Downtown - More information coming soon!

 

SOCCER

 

Sunflake Soccer

Recreational soccer in the fall and spring for youth Pre-school through 6th grade sponsored by Sunflake Soccer and the Grand Forks Park District.

 

Greater Grand Forks Soccer Club

Offers a summer (May-July) competitive traveling soccer program for youth up to 19 years old, an indoor winter program (January & February), soccer camps, a youth soccer academy, and an annual tournament in June.

 

For more information and registration: www.gfsoccer.com

 

SOFTBALL

All girls are eligible to participate in the programs. Girls age 5-12 yrs. old are required to play at the park nearest their homes (University, Apollo, Viking (Cox), and Kelly. All girls must play in the league that corresponds to her age group unless permission is received from the Softball Supervisor. Ponytail girls will report to Apollo Park.

2008 Softball Tournaments July 21, 22 and 24

• Ponytails >>
• Peewee >>
• Squirt >

2008 League Softball Schedules

*Age Group	League	Days	Times
5-6 yrs.	T-Ball	Tuesdays and Thursdays	9:00 - 10:00 AM
7-8 yrs.	Mite	Tuesdays and Thursdays	10:15 - 11:15 AM
9 -10 yrs.	Squirt	Tuesdays and Thursdays	11:30 - 12:30 PM
	(Practice)	Wednesday	11:30 - 12:30 PM
11-12 yrs	Peewee	Tuesdays and Wednesdays	2:15 - 3:30 PM
	(Practice)	Monday	2:00 - 3:00 PM
13-14 yrs.	Ponytail	Tuesdays and Thursday	3:45 - 5:00 PM
	(Practice)	Monday	3:30 - 4:30 PM
(*Age as of April 30, 2008)

Click on the above specific league to view team schedules.

 

SMILE - Special Needs

This program will assist the participant in developing appropriate and healthy leisure and social skills. Participatino in this program is by recommendation only. Program size is limited to Thirty (30) Participants.

Contact: Lynne Roche, 746-2750

 

SWIMMING

ICenter Court Fitness Club offers water aerobics, lap swim and "Waves of Fun" parent and child water classes at Elks Pool during the summer months. Contact Center Court Fitness staff for more information and registration. 701-746-2790
www.centercourtfitnessclub.com

 

TENNIS

Center Court Fitness Club offers tennis programs and lessons for all levels of play, along with the fabulous Wynne-ing Edge Tennis Camp! Please contact Mike Orr for tennis fees and additional information, 701-746-2790.
www.centercourtfitnessclub.com

 

TRACK

The Grand Forks Park District offers Monday Evening Meets for 4-14 year olds. A detailed list of events and times per age group is located on page 2 of the 2008 Spring and Summer Activities Guide.

Also offered through the Park District is the annual Hershey Track Meet. Participants must be 9-14 years of age as of 12/31/08. All participants who have qualified for the State HS Track Meet are ineligible. Contact Bill Palmiscno at the Park District Office for more information, 746-2750.

 

TRAPSHOOT

Jr. Trap Shoot and Jr. Sporting Clays Shooting programs are available for various youth age groups. Detailed information can be found on page 6 of the 2008 Spring and Summer Activities Guide.