JUST FOR KIDS 

 

Soccer Ballet
Tennis Tap
Youth Football Hip Hop Dance
Karate Gymnastics
Kiddie Korner Tumbling
Youth Baseball Backhandsprings & More
Special Olympics Start Smart
Basketball

 

 

PLEASE WATCH FOR NEW PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

 

KIDDIE KORNER PRE-SCHOOL

Rated a 3-Star Program by the Department of Human Services

Fall Class Registration & Open House

This kindergarten readiness program is open to children Ages 4-5 and provides developmentally-appropriate learning activities that focus on social, recreational and education skills.  Classes run 10 months per year; August through May.  The maximum class size is 12 and spaces are filled on a first come-first served basis.  Children must be 4 years of age within 3 months of the program start date and completely toilet-trained. 

 

Fall Session begins August 3, 2010

Registration Begins:

 

Class Time:

Location:

Cost:

Registration is open for Tuesdays & Thursdays. Registration will not begin for Wed/Friday class until Tues/Thursday is full.

8:00-11:30 AM

Springbrook Recreation Center

$80.00 per month + a $25.00 registration fee 

Teachers:

Selena Nolasco, Director

Kristal Taylor, Assistant

 

TENNIS INSTRUCTION

For Ages 6 Through Adult

Rain Policy:  All participants are responsible for calling Parks & Rec. at 983-9244 in the afternoons in the event of inclement weather.  Occasionally, decisions will need to be made at the courts.  A make-up class will be held for each class cancelled with the make-up date determined by the instructor.

Location:

Caroline Haynes Tennis Courts at John Sevier Park

Dates:

Session 4:

Mondays, July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16

 

Session 5:

Mondays, Aug. 23, 30, Sept. 13, 20, October 4 (No class Sept. 6 & 27) (Rain Date: Oct. 11)

 

Session 6:

Mondays, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 (Rain Date: Nov. 22)

Times:

3:30-4:30 PM   6-12 years (Beginner)           

4:30-5:30 PM   13 years through Adult (Beg., Intermed., & Advanced)

Cost:

$50.00 per session - $3.00 Sibling Discount 

Instructor:

Caroline Haynes

 

Location:

Springbrook Tennis Courts, Alcoa

Dates:

Session 1:

Tuesdays, September 14 - October 19 (Skip Oct. 5)

Times:

4:30-5:30 PM   6-12 years        

5:30-6:30 PM   13 years through Adult

Classes available for beginner students.

Cost:

$50.00 per session - $3.00 Sibling Discount 

Instructor:

Cindy Hodges

 

Location:

John "Jack" Murphy Tennis Courts at Sandy Springs Park

Dates:

Session 1:

Mondays & Wednesdays, September 13-22

 

Session 2:

Mondays & Wednesdays, October 11-20

Times:

4:00-5:15 PM   6-12 years           

5:30-6:45 PM   13 years through Adult

Classes available for both beginner and intermediate students. 

Cost:

$50.00 per session - $3.00 Sibling Discount 

 

KARATE INSTRUCTION

Parks & Rec. has partnered with the Maryville Isshinryu School to offer the following classes to youth and adults. This school, the oldest in Blount County, is the only school accredited by the International Isshinryu Karate Association.  Benefits of Karate include self-defense, as well as increased flexibility, concentration, balance, self-discipline and self-respect.

Youth Classes - Ages 7-12 years   

Dates:    

Wednesdays

 

Classes are on-going with new students accepted the first of each month.

Time:

7:00-8:30 PM

Location:

Springbrook Recreation Center

Cost:

$60.00 per quarter (3 months) - Family rates available.

Registration:

Taken on-site at the first of each month.

Instructors:

Bruce Guillaume, Mike Lewis, Jim Cobb, Pete Simmons, Jeff Grindstaff, Robbie Meisner, Dan McFalls, Chris Godwin, Scott DeWaard and Kirk Harris

Adult Classes - Ages 12 years & Up

Dates:    

Mondays & Thursdays

Classes are on-going with new students accepted the first of each month.

Time:

7:30-9:00 PM

Location:

Springbrook Recreation Center

Cost:

$120.00 per quarter (3 months) - Family rates available.

Registration:

Taken on-site at the first of each month.

Instructors:

Bruce Guillaume, Mike Lewis, Jim Cobb, Pete Simmons, Jeff Grindstaff, Shane Lenoir, Angie Higginbotham, Robbie Meisner, Dan McFalls, Chris Godwin, Scott DeWaard and Kirk Harris

 

FALL YOUTH SOCCER

Be a part of the world's most popular sport!  Youth soccer is an excellent way to develop motor skills.  This program is available to boys and girls Ages 5-16.  Each participant will play in every game.  Younger age groups will play "small-sided" soccer. 

Registration:

July 12 - August 13 (first come/first serve until full)

Beginning Date: 

September 11 and will continue for 8 weeks

Location:

Everett Athletic Complex

Cost:

$50.00 which includes game jersey

+ $15.00 for pictures which is totally optional if purchased at time of registration

    $18.00 if purchased the day of pictures

**Late registration is $5.00 extra and on a space available basis**

  • Children will practice 1-2 times per week which will tentatively begin the week of Aug. 23.
  • Children are placed on teams according to their age and school.
  • Children Ages 5-12 will be placed on an all-boys/all-girls team. Ages 13-16 will play co-ed.
  • Shin guards are required.

 

 SOCCER FOR FUN

For 4-Year Olds

Soccer for Fun is a fundamental, non-competitive introduction to the game of soccer and a great way to introduce your child to this popular sport.  Children will be involved in drills along with playing small-sided scrimmage games.  Shin guards are required.

Registration:

July 12 - August 13 (first come/first serve until full)

Beginning Date: 

Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 18 for 6 sessions

Location:

Everett Athletic Complex

Times:

8:30-9:30 AM or 9:30-10:30 AM

Cost:

$50.00 which includes game jersey

+ $15.00 for pictures which is totally optional if purchased at time of registration

    $18.00 if purchased the day of pictures

**Late registration is $5.00 extra and on a space available basis**

Instructors:

Alcoa High School Soccer Team

 

BEGINNER  BALLET CLASSES

 For Ages 4-5 and 6-10

These classes are taught in a relaxed and non-competitive environment.  Children will grow with grace and rhythm as they are taught proper placement techniques along with a fun, choreographed routine.  There will be an end-of-session performance to highlight what they have learned.

Dates:   

Session 1: Thursdays, August 19 - September 30

 

Session 2: Thursdays, October 14 - December 2 (Skip Thanksgiving Nov. 25)

Times:    

5:30-6:00 PM for Ages 4-5 (30-minute class)

6:15-7:00 PM for Ages 6-10 (45-minute class)

Location:

Everett Recreation Center

Cost:

$70 per session for 30-minute class

$80 per session for 45-minute class

Instructor:

Karen Thomas Thurston

 

BEGINNER TAP CLASSES

 For Ages 4-6 and 7-9

Children will learn rhythm and coordination by making music with their feet in these beginner lessons where basic tap steps are taught to music.  Black flat tap shoes are required.  A black leotard and pink tights are encouraged, but not required, for girls.  There will be an end-of-session performance to highlight what they have learned.

Dates:   

Session 1: Thursdays, August 19 - September 30

Session 2: Thursday s, October 14 - December 2 (skip Thanksgiving Nov. 25)

Times:    

4:00-4:30 PM for Ages 4-6 (30-minute class)

4:30-5:15 PM for Ages 7-9 (45-minute class)

Location:

Everett Recreation Center

Cost:

$70 per session for 30-minute class

$80 per session for 45-minute class

Instructor:

Karen Thomas Thurston

 HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES

 For Boys & Girls Ages 5 & Up

Does your child enjoy hip hop dance reality shows?  If so, have them join the fun in learning some new hip hop moves!  This class offers a great exercise workout in a fun and exciting atmosphere!  Students will learn a routine filled with new hip hop and break dancing moves choreographed to a clean and edited music mix.  There will be an end-of-session performance to highlight what they have learned.

 

Dates:   

Session 1: Thursdays, August 19 - September 30

Session 2: Thursday s, October 14 - December 2 (skip Thanksgiving Nov. 25)

Times:    

4:00-4:45 PM for Ages 5-7

5:00-5:45 PM for Ages 8-11

6:00-6:45 PM for Ages 12 & up

Location:

Everett Recreation Center

Cost:

$80 per session

Instructor:

Amanda Thompson

  

GYMNASTICS

MOVEMENT, MUSIC & MORE

For Ages 18 Months - 5 Years

These classes include fun, monthly themes that let your child learn the fun sport of gymnastics while expanding their imaginations.  Music is used to expand on each month's theme with dancing, singing, rhythm sticks, and musical instruments.  Brain Power and brain building exercises are incorporated each month to stimulate left and right brain activity, sensory awareness, fine motor skills, and kindergarten readiness skills.  Gymnastic Skills are taught in proper progressions on bright, colorful preschool equipment, with all equipment designed and sized for young hands and feet.  Participants will learn beginner through intermediate skills on bars, beams, trampolines, and vaulting, as well as learn and enhance many of the gross motor skills needed.  Classes are taught by qualified adult instructors, each with over 20 years of teaching experience. 

Ages 18 months - 3 years "Mom & Me"

30-minute class

Fridays, 9:30-10:00 AM

Ages 3-5 years

45-minute class

Fridays, 10:00-10:45 AM

or 10:45-11:30 AM

Dates:

Session 1: August 20 - October 1

Session 2: October 15 - December 3 (Skip Thanksgiving week Nov. 26)

Location:

Everett Recreation Center

Cost:

$70 per session for 30-minute class

$80 per session for 45-minute class

 

BEGINNER TUMBLING CLASS

For Ages 5-10

This class is designed for school age children to teach the beginning skills of tumbling.  These skills include cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, rolls and bridges.  Emphasis is placed on correct form and progression.  Each student is taught at their own level of development and will leave feeling good about their achievements. 

Dates:

Session 1: Mondays, August 16 - September 27

Session 2: Mondays, October 11 - November 22

Time:

5:30-6:30 PM

Location:

Everett Recreation Center

Cost:

$90 per session

 

BACKHANDSPRINGS & MORE

For Ages 5-10

This class is designed to teach the more advanced skills of the backhandspring, round-off backhandsprings, standing backtuck and front handsprings.  Students in this class should have a good round-off and be able to do a back walk-over with a spot.  Drills such as handstands, bridge kick-overs and jump backs will be repeated in this class to help students become a stronger tumbler.

Dates:

Session 1: Mondays, August 16 - September 27

Session 2: Mondays, October 11 - November 22

Time:

6:30-7:30 PM

Location:

Everett Recreation Center

Cost:

$90 per session

 

START SMART

For Ages 3-5

This program prepares children Ages 3-5 for organized sports without the threat of competition, as well as teaching them motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence.  The focus will be on throwing, kicking, catching, and batting.  Each child must be accompanied by an adult who is able to participate and assist child in class activities.  Program times are great for both working parents and stay at home caregivers.

Dates:

Session 1: Mondays, September 13 - October 25 (skip Oct. 4 for Fall Break)

 

Session 2: Mondays, November 1 - December 6

Time:    

5:15-6:15 PM

Location:

Everett Recreation Center

Cost:

$50.00 includes T-shirt

Instructor:

April Stadel

 

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Teams begin recruitment of players in late January.  Spring practice will begin February 8th and will continue through March 27th.  After spring practice, teams will not practice again until July 26th.  The Jamboree is scheduled for August 14th with the season beginning August 23rd.  The Super Bowl, which concludes the season, is tentatively scheduled for October 30th.  For more information regarding teams in your area, contact the Parks & Rec. Office at 983-9244.

 Grasshoppers - Ages 7-8

 PeeWees - Ages 8-10

Midgets - Ages 10-12

 

YOUTH BASKETBALL

Available to youth Ages 6-17.  Every effort is made to educate participants in the game of basketball while having fun.  An all-girls league is offered and each child will play each game.  Teams will play an 8-game season with games being played on Saturdays. 

Registration:

October 4-29 (first come/first serve until full)

Beginning Date: 

December

Location:

Everett and Springbrook Recreation Centers   

Cost:

$50.00 per child, includes game jersey

 

An optional picture package is available for $15.00 extra if purchased at time of registration, $18.00 if purchased day of.

**Late registration is $5.00 extra and on a space available basis**

  

BASKETBALL "FOR FUN"

For 5-Year Olds

Basketball for Fun is a low-key, non-competitive approach to the game of basketball.  Available to boys and girls 5 years old, this is a great introductory approach to learn the fundamentals of the game.  The program meets for one hour on Saturdays for six (6) weeks at the Everett Recreation Center.

Registration:

October 4-29 (first come/first serve until full)

Beginning Date: 

December

Location:

Everett Recreation Center

Cost:

$50.00 per child, includes game jersey

 

An optional picture package is available for $15.00 extra if purchased at time of registration, $18.00 if purchased day of.

**Late registration is $5.00 extra and on a space available basis**

 

YOUTH BASEBALL 

Parks & Rec. does not offer t-ball or baseball for youth, these sports are offered through area little leagues.  Contacts and phone numbers for these organizations are listed below: 

ALCOA YOUTH BASEBALL (DYRAN BLEDSOE)   806-5041 

EAGLETON LITTLE LEAGUE (JOEL MOSS)   681-8784 

MARYVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE (JEFF WALLACE)   983-6518

 GREENBACK LITTLE LEAGUE (PAM SPARKS)   984-1847

 

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

See "Special Events, Special Olympics" for more information.