Ages 3-4-5
FALL 2010
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS
(Ages 4/5 Grade K) - What sport do you
like? If you like them all or want to try then all, then Wide World of
Sports is for you! Instructors will teach a new sport each week and
include basic rules, simple skills, fun contests and kids will get to see
all the equipment needed to play each sport. This is a very
non-competitive atmosphere - with safe, proper size sports balls used.
Sports include Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, and Volleyball.
At the end of each class, kids will get to try on jerseys and equipment used
by the Blackhawk high school teams!
Registration: Beginning August 31
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 17
Start Date: Wednesday, September 22
End Date: Wednesday, October 13
Fee: $16 ($20 after September 117)
Location: Municipal Building Gym
Time: Session 1: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Max: 12
Session 2: 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Brett Ketterman
FLAG
FOOTBALL (Grade 5K-3) - Strap on the
flags, get your play in the huddle and then score the winning touchdown!
Teams are coached by members of the Fort Atkinson Blackhawk football team -
with help from parents. Teams meet on Saturday for a partial practice,
then play a scrimmage game. 3rd graders not interested in playing
tackle football are welcome to play flag football. Note:
Listen to WFAW 940AM (8:15-8:45) (if inclement weather) Also:
We need parent volunteers for coaches. At 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays, the
coaches get the lesson plan for the day and brief discussion on teaching
techniques. Call 563-7781 if you are interested!
Registration Begins: August 31
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 10
Start Date: Saturday, September 18
End Date: Saturday, October 16
Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt)....$25 after the deadline
Location: High School Practice Fields
Time: Grade K/3 9:45-11:00 a.m.
Instructors: Varsity & JV Football players & Volunteer parents
POMS/CHEERLEADING(Grades 5K-3) - The Fort High
School Dance team will teach your daughter a halftime routing and cheers.
Spend the majority of class learning the routine and cheers and then the
final 15 minutes will be spent cheering at the flag football games.
The last week features a special halftime dance routine and cheers on the
Blackhawk Stadium field.
Registration Begins: August 31
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 10
Start Date: Saturday, September 18
End Date: Saturday, October 16
Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt)....$25 after the deadline
Location: High School Wrestling Room (drop off at front door) & H.S.
Practice Fields (at the end)
Time: 9:30-10:40 a.m.
Instructors: Fort Atkinson High School Pom Pon team
MAIN STREET DANCE (Ages 3-18) - 24 weeks of class culminating in a dance recital held at the UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium. Click here for more information on classes, and times.
SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE
(Ages 5-Adult)
The dojo's 2010 calendar is available online or at the
Parks and Recreation Office.
Sign-up for any of the seven sessions available in 2010.
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE
WEBPAGE
SUMMER - 2010
Registration will begin April 19th, 2010
T-BALL
(Age
5 & Current Grade K) - Here's your first chance to hit the Big
Leagues! Children are taught the proper techniques of throwing,
catching, hitting and running the bases. A low-key, fun style will be
used to teach the fundamentals early in the season with instructional games
played the rest of the season. Safety balls and bats are used so
players may gain confidence more quickly. Players should provide their
own glove, however a limited number of gloves will be available at the site.
Games, starting the week of June 28, will be played at the same time you
sign up for, but may be played on a different day. This program includes
a special evening session on Friday, July 23 called "Hot Dogs for Dad,
Munchies for Mom" that includes a small meal while parents watch their kids
play beneath the lights at Memorial Park.
Course #
First 2 weeks
Time
** FULL ** TBALL-1 Monday & Wednesday
9:30-10:30 a.m.
** FULL ** TBALL-2
Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:30 p.m.
TBALL-3
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30 a.m.
**
FULL ** TBALL-4
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 & Current Kindergarten
Starts: June 14 (Monday & Wednesday)
June 15 (Tuesday &
Thursday)
Ends: July 23
Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt)
Location: Memorial Park (behind Armory)
SPECIAL REGISTRATION NOTE: Include your child's t-shirt size.
Max: 20 per session
Instructors: Greg Riddell, Brady Sexton and Morgan Wendlandt
Evening T-Ball
(Ages 5 & Current Kindergarten)
If daytime baseball doesn't fit your
schedule try our evening program. Held on four consecutive early
evenings, players will learn the basics of baseball and participate in
low key games. The activity is held at Memorial Park. Those
registering for sessions 1-4 must wait until June 7 to sign up for sessions
5 or 6.
Course #
First 2 weeks
Time
** FULL ** TBALLPM-5 Monday (Aug. 2) thru Thurs. (Aug
5) 5:00-6:00 p.m.
TBALLPM-6 Monday
(Aug. 9) thru Thurs. (Aug 12)
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Fee: $ 12 (included a t-shirt)
SPECIAL REGISTRATION NOTE: Include your child's t-shirt size.
Max: 20 per session
Instructors: Greg Riddell, Brady Sexton and Morgan Wendlandt
*****T-Ball 9:30 Web Page***** *****T-Ball 12:30 Web Page*****
TENNIS
(Ages
5-14) - Learn the basics of grip and ground strokes and advance
to serves and overheads. More advanced players will fine tune their
play through game situations and use of the ball machine. Each session
includes instruction twice weekly for four weeks led by instructors Tim
Hartwick & Chris Sherer. Class size is limited to 15. Tennis balls and
racquets are provided, if needed. Friday "Lessons Tournaments" will be
held after each session - on July 9 and August 13. The tournament is
included in your lessons fee and allows a fun finish as players are
introduced to scoring and match play. Beverages and awards are
provided.
Class Level
Pee Wee - Ages 5-6
entry level players. Small racquets and softer tennis balls are used
along with a smaller court.
Beginner - Ages 7 or older, or one year of
Pee Wee
tennis
Intermediate - Taken at least 2 sessions of
Beginner
tennis or permission of the instructor
Advanced - Taken at least 2 sessions of
Intermediate
tennis or permission of the instructor
SESSION 1 CLASSES
SESSION 2 CLASSES
June 14 - July 8
July 19 - August 12
Course #
Class
Days of Week
Time:
Course #
Class
Days of Week
Time:
TEN-PEEW-1
Pee Wee
Mon & Wed
9:15-9:55 a.m.
TEN-PEEW-3
Pee Wee
Mon & Wed
9:15-9:55 a.m.
TEN-PEEW-2
Pee Wee FULL
Tue & Thurs
2:00-2:45 p.m.
TEN-PEEW-4
Pee Wee
Tue & Thurs
2:00-2:45 p.m.
TEN-BEG-1
Beginner
Mon & Wed
10:00-10:50 a.m.
TEN-BEG-5
Beginner
Mon & Wed
10:00-10:50 a.m.
TEN-BEG-2
Beginner FULL
Mon & Wed
2:00-2:50 p.m.
TEN-BEG-6
Beginner
Mon & Wed
2:00-2:50 p.m.
TEN-BEG-3
Beginner
Tues & Thurs
10:00-10:50 a.m.
TEN-BEG-7
Beginner
Tues & Thurs
10:00-10:50 a.m.
TEN-BEG-4
Beginner FULL
Tues & Thurs
1:00-1:50 p.m.
TEN-BEG-8
Beginner
Tues & Thurs
1:00-1:50 p.m.
TEN-INT-1
Intermediate
Mon & Wed
1:00-1:50 p.m.
TEN-INT-3
Intermediate
Mon & Wed
1:00-1:50 p.m.
TEN-INT-2
Intermediate
Tues & Thurs
11:00-11:50 a.m.
TEN-INT-4
Intermediate
Tues & Thurs
11:00-11:50 a.m.
TEN-ADV-1
Advanced
Mon & Wed
11:00-11:50 a.m.
TEN-ADV-3
Advanced
Mon & Wed
11:00-11:50 a.m.
TEN-ADV-2
Advanced
Tues & Thurs
2:45-3:35 p.m.
TEN-ADV-4
Advanced
Tue & Thurs
2:45-3:35 p.m.
Session 1 - June 14 through July 8 (Rain Make-ups - July 12)
Tournament: Friday July 9
Session 2 - July 19 through August 12 (Rain Make-ups - August 16)
Tournament: Friday August 13
Fee: $16 - 4 week session & tournament
Location: Rock River Tennis Courts
Instructors: Tim Hartwick & Chris Scherer
SWIMMING
LESSONS - (Ages 1-??)
We have a wide range of lessons for any ability.
Click here to see the full list of classes and times.
SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE
(Ages 5-Adult)
The dojo's 2010 calendar is available online or at the
Parks and Recreation Office.
Sign-up for any of the seven sessions available in 2010.
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE
WEBPAGE
MAIN STREET
STUDIO DANCE CLASSES
(Ages 3-18) 6 - week
summer run. Many of the favorites from the school year schedule will
return including: Ballet and Creative Dance. Classes will be
offered for ages 3 through Adult and will be held once a week at the
Municipal Building Dance Rooms (now AIR CONDITIONED). Full 24 week sessions
will return in the Fall.
Click here for more information on classes, and times.
+++NEW+++
(Ages 5-Adult) Clean Sweep Farms (cleansweepfarm.com)
and the Fort Atkinson Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up to
offer 2 different courses to teach horse riding and basic horsemanship.
Riders will learn proper horse care, grooming, tacking up, feeding,
maintaining horse equipment, and more. For more information - pick up
a flyer at the Fort Parks and Recreation Office. Basic Horsemanship
(Lessons taught all year long) Summer Horse Riding School & Day Camp
(4 day camp - 24 hours of instruction)
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UPDATED INFORMATION FOR MARCH (3/1/2010)
Register today for:
Start
Smart Golf
(Ages 5 - 6 - 7 ONLY)
Based on our department's popular Start Smart Sport programs...where your
child will participate in 4 classes learning how to drive, chip and putt by
utilizing you as their "coach". Our instructor shows the parents the proper
techniques and teaching hints to be most successful for this age group.
All the equipment is provided. Minimum class size of 6 - Maximum class
size of 12.
Registration: Begins March 3rd, 2010
Deadline: March 26, 2010
Dates: April 7, April 9, April 14, April 16
Location: Municipal Building Gym
Time: 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Fee - $16 ($20 if after March
26)
Easter Egg Hunt
(Ages 1-7 and Ages 16+) - SPONSORED BY PARKS AND
RECREATION, VERLO MATTRESS FACTORY OF FORT ATKINSON AND FORT OPTIMIST CLUB.
Hop on over to Jones Park RAIN OR SHINE
and help us find over 2,500 eggs the Easter Bunny has left for the kids of
Fort Atkinson. All parents and children will gather at the Jones Park
Concession Stand and at 10:00 a.m. for instructions and signal to start the
hunt. 12 lucky winners will also receive a large sand pail filled with
Easter goodies. Bring your camera to get a picture with the Easter Bunny and
Mattress Man.
The second annual adult Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 10:30 in
the Jones Park outfield. Over 200 eggs will be scatted around the ball
field for adults to find. There will also be eggs with special prizes
in them, including a free pool pass to the Aquatic Center, pillows and
covers from Verlo and more!!
Fee: FREE !!!
Date: Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Ages 1-7)
Time: 10:30 a.m. (Ages 16+)
Location: Jones Park (meet at the Jones Park Concession Stand for
instructions)
Shotokan Self-Defense Karate -
(Ages 5-Adult)
The dojo's 2009 calendar is available online at
www.fortparsandrec.com or at the
Parks and Recreation Office. Sign-up for any of the seven sessions
available in 2009.
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE
WEBPAGE
FALL / WINTER - 2009 - 2010
Updated: December 16, 2009
PEE WEE BASKETBALL
Ages 3-4-5
Using smaller basketballs and hoops that are between 3 and 5 feet, your
child will learn how to dribble, pass and shoot from their parent. Our
instructor will teach you the parent (or older sibling) a drill. You
then will go and teach your child that drill.
Max: 14 kids per session
Date: Wednesday, January 6
End Date: Wednesday, January 27
Session 1 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Session 2 4:00- 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $16....$20 if after January 4
Location: Municipal Building Gym
Note: Parent or older sibling (16 years or older) must be with your
child during this program.
START SMART SOCCER
(Ages 3-4-5)
- Great way to introduce your youngster to the sport of soccer !
This unique class uses your child's best
teacher - YOU !! Our enthusiastic staff will keep things
rolling teaching the parents the skill and drill, and then the parents will
take over. Max: 12 kids per
session.
Date: Wednesday, February 3
End Date: Wednesday, February 24
Session 1 11:15- Noon
Session 2 4:00- 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $16....($20 if after Feb. 1)
Location: Municipal Building Gym
Class Size: Minimum
of 6 - Maximum of 12
Note: Parent or older sibling (16 years or older) must be with your
child during this program.
START SMART BASEBALL
(Ages 3-4-5)
- Your child will learn how to hit, throw, catch and run in this
innovative class - using Koosh balls, softer baseballs and bats. Your
child will get 1 on 1 instruction from the best teacher - YOU !! Kids
get a chance to run bases at the end of every class in our baseball diamond
obstacle course.
Date: Wednesday - March 3
End Date: Wednesday, March 24
Session 1 11:15- Noon
Session 2 4:00- 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $16 ($20.00 if after
Feb. 6)
Location: Municipal Building Gym
Class Size: Minimum of 6 - Maximum of 12
Note: Parent or older sibling (16
years or older) must be with your child during this program.
MINI DUNKERS BASKETBALL
(Grade 5K & Age 5)
- Test out this three week program where teaching the basics of basketball
will be stressed. NO FULL- COURT GAMES WILL BE PLAYED, but 3 on
3 games will be played the final week. Hoops will be lowered to
different heights and mini basketballs are used. MAX: 10 per session
Session 1 Starts: Saturday, January 9, 2010
FULL
Ends: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Session 2 Starts: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Ends: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Fee: $15 (includes a T-shirt)....$20 after Friday, Dec. 31
Location: Municipal Building Gym
POLAR EXPRESS ICE SKATING
(Ages 4-Adult)
Held at the Janesville Ice Arena.
Classes are held Saturday mornings with 30 minutes of instruction and 30
minutes of free skating.
Session 1 Starts: Saturday, November 14
Ends: Saturday, December 19
Session 2 Starts: Saturday, January 2, 2010
Ends: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Session 3 Starts: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Ends: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Snowplow Sam I - Ages 4-5-6
Basic I - Ages 7-8-9-10-11-12
Adult - 13+
Time: 9:10-9:40 am with free skating from 9:40-10:10 am
Fee: $ 80
Location: Janesville Ice Arena (821 Beloit Avenue)
SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE
(Ages
5-Adult) - Learn the
techniques of this type of karate, coordination, discipline and respect.
Class meets twice a week for six weeks.
Registration - Year Round
Registration Deadline - Last Friday of the session
Fee - $50/session
Location - Municipal Building Gym
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE
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WINTER - SPRING 2009
MARCH & APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Easter Egg Hunt
(Ages 1-7) - SPONSORED BY VERLO MATTRESS FACTORY OF
FORT ATKINSON AND FORT OPTIMIST CLUB, hop on over to Jones Park
RAIN OR SHINE and help us find over 2,500
eggs the Easter Bunny has left for the kids of Fort Atkinson. All
parents and children will gather at the Jones Park Concession Stand and
at 10:00 a.m. for instructions and signal to start the hunt. Kids
will split into two different groups depending on their age to search
for the eggs. Also, 12 lucky participants will win a special GIANT
EASTER BASKET from the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera to get a
picture with the Easter Bunny and Mattress Man.
NEW an Adult only Easter Egg Hunt will take place after the
children's. 12 lucky adults will also win a prize.
Fee: FREE !!!
Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Jones Park (meet at the Jones Park Concession Stand for
instructions)
Shotokan Self-Defense Karate -
(Ages 5-Adult)
The dojo's 2009 calendar is available online at
www.fortparsandrec.com or at the
Parks and Recreation Office. Sign-up for any of the seven sessions
available in 2009.
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE
WEBPAGE
UPDATED INFORMATION FOR JANUARY (1/7/2009)
Register today for:
Polar Express Ice Skating - (Ages
4-12)
Held at the Janesville Ice Arena, 821
Beloit Ave. Classes are held Saturday mornings with 30 minutes of
instruction and 30 minutes of free
skating.
Sessions: Snowplow Sam I - Ages 4-5-6
Basic I
- Ages 7-8-9-10-11-12
Time: 9:20-9:50 am with free skating from 9:50-10:20 am
Start Date: Saturday, February 28
End Date: Saturday, April 18
Fee: $ 80
Shotokan Self-Defense Karate -
(Ages 5-Adult)
The dojo's 2009 calendar is available online at
www.fortparsandrec.com or at the
Parks and Recreation Office. Sign-up for any of the seven sessions
available in 2009.
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE
WEBPAGE
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SPRING - 2008
FULL
Start Smart Sampler
(Ages 3-4-5)
- Due to popular demand we have added a mini version of our five week Start
Smart Series, which helps kids get ready for sports with a step by step
approach to make sports fun. Each sport being two weeks long will give
you and your child a positive sports experience. Sign up for one or all
three sessions!
Registration: Begins February 4
Registration Deadline: March 7 or until classes fill
Soccer
- Friday, March 7 & 14
Time: 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Basketball - Friday, April 4 (Barrie
School due to the Smelt Fry
in our Muni Gym)
Friday, April 11
Time: 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Baseball - Friday, April 18 & 25
Time: 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Fee: $ 6 per session (or
$15 for all 3)
Location: Municipal Building Gym
Class size: Maximum of 12
Note: Parent or older sibling (16
years or older) must be with your child during this program.
FULL
Start Smart Baseball
(Ages 3-4-5)
- Your child will learn how to hit, throw, catch and run in this innovative
class - using Koosh balls, softer baseballs and bats. Your child will
get 1 on 1 instruction from the best teacher - YOU !! Kids get a
chance to run bases at the end of every class in our baseball diamond
obstacle course.
Registration: Begins February 4
Registration Deadline: March 21
Session 1 -
Mondays - March 31 - April 28
Time: 10:30-11:20 am
Session 2 - Wednesday - April 2 (due to
the Election set-up)
Monday - April 7 thru April 28
Time: 5:00-5:50 pm
Fee: $16 ($20.00 after
March 21)
Location: Municipal Building Gym
Class Size: Minimum of 6 - Maximum of 12
Note: Parent or older sibling (16
years or older) must be with your child during this program.
Easter Egg Hunt
(Ages 1-7) - SPONSORED BY VERLO MATTRESS FACTORY OF FORT ATKINSON,
hop on over to Jones Park
RAIN OR SHINE and help us
find over 2,000 eggs the Easter Bunny has left for the kids of Fort
Atkinson, All parents and children will gather at the Jones Park
Concession Stand and at 10:00 a.m. for instructions and signal to start the
hunt. Kids will split into two different groups depending on their age
to search for the eggs. Also, 12 lucky participants will win a special
GIANT EASTER BASKET from the Easter Bunny. Verlo's own Mattress Man
will be on hand passing out prizes to the kids as well. Bring your
camera to get a picture with the Easter Bunny and Mattress Man.
Fee: FREE !!!
Date: Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Jones Park (meet at the Jones Park Concession Stand for
instructions)
Start Smart Golf (Ages 5 ONLY)
Based off our popular Start Smart & Pee Wee Sport Series your child will
spend four days learning how to drive, chip and putt with your guidance. Our
instructor shows the parents the proper techniques and teaching hints to be
most successful for this age group. The final day will be spent playing the
Championship Par 3 course built right in our own gym. Using the innovative
line of SNAG Golf products - all the equipment and targets will be provided.
Minimum class size of 6 - Maximum class size of 12.
Registration: Begins February 4
Deadline: May 1
Dates: May 7, 12, 14,19, 21
Time: 5:00-5:50 p.m.
Fee - $16 ($20 if after May 1)
Location: Municipal Building Gym
SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE
(Ages 5-Adult)
The dojo's 2008 calendar is available online at
www.fortparsandrec.com or at the
Parks and Recreation Office. Sign-up for any of the seven sessions
available in 2008.
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE
WEBPAGE