The following documents are available for download: Let's Play Sports Program Schedule Winter 2009 (24.9 K)

Let’s Play Sports Programs

Programs take place autumn, winter, and spring quarters. Contact us for more information.

The current program schedule is posted to the right. Click here for registration dates.

General Learning Outcomes: To learn responsibility for own actions. To show respect towards instructors. To be a good sport to others in class. To put forth effort in advancing motor skills.

Let’s Play Sports Class Fees

All classes have 7 sessions, 30-45 minutes each session. Class fees are $56 per child per class ($42 for Recreational Sports Members). 

Aikido
Ballet
Baseball/T-Ball/Softball
Basketball
Bouldering and Rock Climbing
Flag Football
Golf
Gymnastics-Buck-I-Gym, Ages 1-2 years
Gymnastics-Preschool Tumblers Ages 3-4 ½ years
Gymnastics-Kindergym Ages 4 ½-6 years
Gymnastics-Ages 6-8 years
Kick, Catch and Throw
Running
Soccer
Tap Dance
Tennis
Private and Semi-Private Sports Lessons
Sports Outreach Services 

Aikido
Participants ages 5-13 will progress through the fundamental skills of Aikido, including: standing, pivoting, breaking falls, and using a bokken (wooden sword). Emphasis is also placed on solo techniques and harmony when doing partner techniques. All Aikido instructors are certified by the Yoshokai Association of North America (AYANA). Participants must wear a dogi, or uniform, ($32-$43) and have a bokken ($17), which may be purchased from the Instructor. AYANA Membership ($20) is also required for optional rank testing. Students who do not continue in the Aikido Youth Class may return their swords at the last class for a $7 refund.  

To review learning outcomes for Aikido, click here.  By selecting this link, you will open a PDF document.

Ballet (NEW!)
Instructors will create a fun and energetic atmosphere that is conductive to learning and to create an opportunity for the participants to remain active while exploring a new developing hobby. Particpants will learn the basic steps of ballet through drills and dance routines (feet positions, arm positions, plie, releve, turns, etc.), to further develop gross motor skills, rhythm, balance, and flexibility, and to develop social skills though class activities. A routine would be taught that would incorporate all of the skills and steps that were learned. Ages 4-5 years. 

Baseball/T-Ball/Softball
Participants will progress through fundamental baseball skills, including: catching, throwing, fielding, hitting, pitching, bunting, base-running, and playing defense. Participants will develop skills through a variety of drills and modified play sessions. Participants must provide their own ball glove. This program is offered spring quarter only. Classes are available for T-ball (ages 4-5), baseball (ages 6-7 and 8-12), and softball (ages 6-7 and 8-12). 

Basketball
Participants will progress through fundamental basketball skills, including: learning footwork and stances, dribbling, passing, catching, shooting, rebounding, and playing defense. Participants will develop skills through a variety of drills and modified play sessions. Classes area available for ages 5-6 beginners, ages 7-8 beginners, and ages 9-12 all levels. 

To review learning outcomes for Basketball, click here.  By selecting this link, you will open a PDF document.

Bouldering and Rock Climbing
Students will progress through fundamental climbing skills, including: learning basic terminology, using equipment, understanding safety, spotting, moving on the wall, and finding routes. Classes are available for ages 7-1 years. 

Flag Football
Participants will progress through fundamental football skills, including: learning the offensive and defensive stances, snapping the football, taking handoffs, rushing, blocking, tackling, passing, receiving, punting, and placekicking. Skills will be developed using a variety of drills and modified play with flags/two-hand tag. Classes area available for ages 5-6 beginners, ages 7-8 beginners, and ages 9-12 all levels. 

Golf
Participants will learn basic golf skills and etiquette at the RPAC Golf Area. Beginners will learn grip, stance, swing, club selection, and various types of shots. Intermediate classes will focus on stroke improvement. Participants should bring their own clubs (including driver, putter, and at least one iron). A limited number of sets are available for Rec Sports members to check out at the Sport Shop. Golf balls will be provided. Beginner and intermediate classes are available for ages 5-12. 

To review learning outcomes for Golf, click here.  By selecting this link, you will open a PDF document.

Gymnastics-Buck-I-Gym, Ages 1-2 years
Toddlers can have a lot of energy! This Parent/Child 30 minute class is a great opportunity for parents and toddlers to explore and enjoy the movement of gymnastics. There will be a strong emphasis on socialization skills, motor skills, and group movement. Using age-appropriate equipment, parachute, and class activities. toddlers will have fun and get some of that energy out. Toddlers must be able to walk.  

Gymnastics-Preschool Tumblers Ages 3-4 ½ years
The purpose of this class is to develop their skills without parents present. This 30 minute class is more structured and consistent so children can learn and work on skills. Mini Tots will further expand your child's gymnastics skills as well as listening skills by doing obstacle courses using age-appropriate equipment and playing games. 

Gymnastics-Kindergym Ages 4 ½-6 years
This class is the transition class from a pre-school class environment to a more structured setting. The purpose of this class is to master listening skills and basic motor movement and learning more complex gymnastics skills such as cartwheels and handstands in the 45 minute class time. 

Gymnastics-Ages 6-8 years
The purpose of this class is to perfect form and master the basic skills of gymnastics such as forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, and handstands while learning new skills and working towards a goal. This class is faster paced and very structured. These children will have fun while being motivated to learn harder and more complex skills on floor and the beam. 

To review learning outcomes for Gymnastics, click here.  By selecting this link, you will open a PDF document.

Kick, Catch and Throw
Sport skills exploration is the focus of this non-competitive, small group class that will allow your child to enjoy a variety of sport activities independent from parental participation. Motor skill development is the focus of this class while trying out skills that will be required in many different sports. Studies show that nearly half the children who enter organized sports do not have the necessary fundamental skills. This Program will present your child a positive and fun early experience with sports and recreation. Classes are available for ages 3-4 years and 5-6 years. 

To review learning outcomes for Kick, Catch and Throw, click here.  By selecting this link, you will open a PDF document.

Running
Running can often be solitary athletic pursuits, but not when you join our youth running program. Running with others increases your motivation and encourages you achieve your individual fitness goals. Our goals are that all participants increase their knowledge of and interest in running; demonstrate improved running technique; improve their attitude toward physical fitness; increase their understanding of and motivation for healthy eating habits; and improve their self-esteem. Classes are offered for ages 7-10 years at all levels. 

Soccer
Participants will progress through fundamental soccer skills, including: learning stances, using ball control, dribbling, passing, trapping, marking, shooting, chipping, heading, tackling, and goal keeping. Participants must provide their own shin guards and will not be allowed to participate without them. Soccer cleats may be worn, but are not necessary for these classes. Classes are available for preschoolers (ages 3-4), beginners (ages 5-6 and 7-8), and intermediates (ages 8-12). 

To review learning outcomes for Soccer, click here.  By selecting this link, you will open a PDF document.

Tap Dance (NEW!)
Participants will learn the basic steps of tap dancing through drills and dance routines (shuffle, flap, shuffle ball-change, turns, etc.), to further develop gross motor skills, rhythm, balance, and flexibility, and to develop social skills though class activities. A routine would be taught that would incorporate all of the skills and steps that were learned. Classes are available for ages 4-5 years. 

Tennis
This year, our tennis program will move over to the United State Tennis Association Project 36/60 Program scales tennis to the size and age of young players based on court size, net height, age, ball speed and weight, size of racquet and scoring. This new system increases children’s rate of success in learning to play and compete, The ball and the racquet ensure that the players can rally much sooner by themselves because they can now control the ball that is at the right speed and height for them. The players gain confidence from early success. The opportunity to develop their interest in tennis is therefore increased and maintained. Classes are available for ages 4-5 years all levels, 6-7 years all levels, and ages 8 and over beginners and intermediates. 

To review learning outcomes for Tennis, click here.  By selecting this link, you will open a PDF document.

Private and Semi-Private Sport Lessons

Private and semi-private lessons are designed to meet the recreational or competitive needs for children or adults. Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction, while semi-private lessons include two students per instructor. Each private/semi-private lesson lasts 30 minutes. Please see the Quarterly Schedule for available private lesson times.

Private or semi-private lessons are available for soccer (fall, winter, spring), tennis (fall, spring), and flag football (fall, spring) and basketball (fall, winter, spring). 

To register for private/semi-private lessons, please call the Age Group and Camps office at 614-688-8787. An instructor will contact you within 10 business days to schedule your lesson(s).

Sports Outreach Services
Have an AGAC instructor come to you. Our qualified instructors are able to teach and lead various programs and activities for your group. Call 614-688-8787 to arrange. The fee is $45 per hour, per instructor.