SPORTS PROGRAMS 35 playkettering.org For more information, call 937.296.2587. Spring Youth Soccer Ages: 4 – 9 Join our spring outdoor soccer program for a great introduction to the sport. This league will focus on fundamentals and is designed to create a positive environment with an emphasis on good sportsmanship. Teams will practice one evening per week at Delco Park at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. and will have games on Saturday mornings. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. Please contact the Youth Sports Coordinator at 937-296-3326 with questions or if you are interested in coaching. Registration deadline is March 2. Requests are not guaranteed. 01-111020-A Ages 4-5 (Coed) M-Th, Sat. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. March 31 – May 17 01-111020-B Ages 6-7 (Coed) M-Th, Sat. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. March 31 – May 17 01-111020-C Ages 8-9 (Coed) M-Th, Sat. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. March 31 – May 17 Fee: $75/resident; $94/non-resident Location: Delco Park Home School Sports Program Ages: 5 – 14 This structured drop-in program will offer your home-schooled child the opportunity to learn sports, play and build interpersonal skills! They will get plenty of fun, healthy exercise in a supervised, non- threatening setting all while in a developmental format according to the Ohio Department of Education standards. Attendance will be tracked for those looking for verified hours! Sports that may be incorporated into this program are: basketball, soccer, floor hockey, kickball, volleyball and all of the favorite gym games. Participants will be grouped by age and ability as much as possible. We follow the Kettering City Schools calendar for holidays and inclement weather. Please contact the Sports Supervisor at 937-296-3344 for additional information. Drop-in T/TH 2 – 3 p.m. Jan. 7 – May 15 Fee: $3/resident; $4/non-resident Instructor: Kettering Recreation Complex Sports Staff Spring Youth Volleyball Ages: 8 – 15 This youth volleyball league is set up for beginners to learn the game and for intermediate players to have fun in a recreational environment. If you are a travel-level player, this league is probably not for you. Volleyball practices are held at the Kettering Recreation Complex on Mondays OR Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. and games will be held on Friday evenings. Age divisions will be created as necessary based on registration numbers and breakdown. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. Please contact the Youth Sports Coordinator at 937-296-3326 with questions or if you are interested in coaching. Registration deadline is March 2. Requests are not guaranteed. 01-211012-A Coed M, W, F 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. March 31 – May 16 Fee: $75/resident; $94/non-resident Location: Kettering Recreation Complex ADVANTAGE KETTERING Tennis Lessons Interested in learning the sport of tennis? Advantage Kettering is the perfect setting for beginners 8 and older. Sessions are affordable, flexible and personalized, led by USPTR Certified Instructor Patrick Ellis. Tennis is a great all-around body conditioning, life-long sport that is fun for all ages. It is effective at building fine motor-skills, hand-to-eye coordination and body strength, all while building confidence and longevity. Ages: 8+ Group Sessions offered at $20/hr (group sizes are 2 – 4 individuals) No membership fee required, racquets are provided. Sessions offered November – May BEGINNER TENNIS Players with little to no tennis experience. At this level, players will be working on developing ball control and proper racquet grip. Players will be introduced to forehand and backhand strokes, serving, return of serve, volleying, and overhead smash. All sessions are held at the Kettering Rec Complex on Fridays and Saturdays. To schedule sessions or for additional information, reach out to Patrick. Instructor: Patrick Ellis, USPTR Certified 937-602-6206 [email protected]
