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GIRLS GRADE 4 BASKETBALL PAGE                                               GIRLS GRADE 5/6 BASKETBALL PAGE
BOYS GRADES 4 BASKETBALL PAGE                           BOYS GRADE 5/6 BASKETBALL PAGE

WINTER (December) 2011
Updated: December 8, 2011


 

INDOOR TENNIS - (Grade 5K-5) - The Municipal gym will be transformed into an in-door tennis arena for four days.  Both programs are great for first timers or for those with a little tennis experience.  Racquets are provided if needed.

Dates: Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30
Session 1: 11:00-11:45 am (Grades 5K-2)
Session 2: 10:15-11:00 am (Grades 3-5)                    
Fee: $10 ($15 after December 23)                                                 Location: Municipal Building Gym

NINTENDO Wii/XBOX KINECT TOURNAMENT (Grades 3-5) - A great companion program with Indoor Tennis - as you get a little exercise while playing video games. Different tournaments played daily, ranging from sports to carnival games.  Accumulate points during each tournament with an overall champion crowned on Friday.
Dates: Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30
Time: 9:15-10:15 am
Fee: $5  ($10 after December 23)                                                 Location: Municipal Building Dance Rooms
MAX: 12

SLAM JAM TOURNAMENT (Grade 4-8) - 3-on-3 tournament  with hoops lowered to 8 feet. Separate Boys and Girls Divisions are offered.  College Circuit is for Grades 4 & 5 and Pro Circuit is for  Grades 6-7-8.
Guaranteed 2 games. 

Date:  Friday, February 24                                     
Time:  9:00 a.m.                                                       Location - Municipal Building Gymnasium

Fee - $5/ team (but you must PRE-REGISTER by February 18)
NOTE:  Special Registration Form at the Rec. office/Youth Center
 

 

 FALL (OCTOBER) 2011
 

GIRLS BANTAM VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE  (Grades 4-5-6)
Learn the individual skills of volleyball with Program Coordinator Gayle Boos and her talented staff of coaches. Serving, setting , passing and spiking will be covered with drills and contests to challenge and add to the fun!  Two times offered depending on experience.

Registration: Beginning August 29                                         Registration Deadline: October 28
Start Date: Monday, November 14                                         End Date: Monday, December 12
Fee: $20 (includes a t-shirt)....$25 after October 28                  Location: Municipal Building Gym
Time: Grade 4 & 5 (new volleyball players)  5:15-6:15 p.m.
         Grade 5 & 6 (experienced 5th graders) 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Instructors: Coach Gayle Boos & current and former FHS players and coaches
 

MAIN STREET DANCE STUDIO (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) - 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 WEBPAGE


** NEW **  5 STAR BASKETBALL ACADEMY (Grade 4-5-6-7-8)
Extensive ball handling and shooting skills will be covered fort he first 30-40 minutes with a scrimmage based on grade level for the remaining class time.  Great for all skill levels of players.
This new 6 week course for both boys and girls will get you started in the right direction. 
Saturdays - Starts:  Oct. 29   Ends:  Dec. 10
Times: 
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location:  Fort Atkinson High School Gymnasium
Fee: 
$15 if signing up for the Gr. 4-5-6 league
     
$20 if not playing in league
     
includes t-shirt ($25 after Oct. 21)
Note:  Class not held on Nov. 26 

 

GRADES 4 & GRADES 5 & 6 BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUE (Grade 4-5-6)

GIRLS GRADE 4 BASKETBALL PAGE                                               GIRLS GRADE 5/6 BASKETBALL PAGE
BOYS GRADES 4 BASKETBALL PAGE                           BOYS GRADE 5/6 BASKETBALL PAGE

  This recreation basketball league is the one you have known & counted on for nearly 40 years.  Key features to the Fort Parks & Recreation League:  Girls & Boys will have separate leagues, your child will have 14 week day practices & play 8 Saturday games (Jan-Feb) with the same volunteer coach throughout the entire season and the emphasis is on fun, skills and sportsmanship.
  Teams are formed by balancing talent levels but making sure some teammates are from the same school.  Group practices are held to teach the same skills to all players and help Parks & Rec determine teams, then volunteer coaches lead teams for the remainder of the season.  Games are primarily played at the Fort Middle School gym against teams from Fort Atkinson and neighboring communities of Johnson Creek, Whitewater, Palmyra & Eagle. 2-3 of the 8 games will be played at these neighboring communities.  A sportsmanship player of the game is awarded a free ticket to a Milwaukee Bucks game. 
                                    Group Practices @ Fort Municipal Gymnasium  (Will be held the first two weeks designed for all levels and grades.  Teams will be emailed on Friday Dec. 9)
                                     BOYS                                    GIRLS
                              Wednesday, Nov. 30 - 3:30-4:45pm                                   Monday, Nov 28 - 3:30-4:45pm
                              Wednesday, Dec.  7 - 3:30-4:45pm                                    Monday, Dec. 5 - 3:30-4:45pm

Days:        Team practices from Mid December-February, Games on Saturdays in January & February
Fee:         $25 includes t-shirt ($30 after November 18)
Location:  Practices will be at schools or muni Gym...most games at Fort Middle School
Note:        More details on the Parks & Rec Basketball Sign-up form at the Parks & Rec Office


Volunteer coaches set up practice dates and times for team practices.  Teams can practice twice a week in December, once a week in January and February.  A coaches clinic is planned for December 10.  Interested in coaching, please call 563-7781 or email bketterman@fortatkinsonwi.net.

Volunteer coaches are utilized to coordinate practices and games.  If you are interested in assisting your child's team, contact the Parks and Rec office at (920) 563-7781.


   
 SUMMER - 2011
                               
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 13 - July 12                                                                                           July 18 - August 11

  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              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                   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                     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 13 through July 12   (Rain Make-ups - July 13)    No Classes July 4 or 5 
                  Tournament: Friday July 8
Session 2 - July 18 through August 11 (Rain Make-ups - August 15) 
                  Tournament: Friday August 12
Fee:  $16  -  4 week session & tournament                                          Location: Rock River Tennis Courts
Instructors: Tim Hartwick & Chris Scherer
 

FRIDAY YOUTH TENNIS LEAGUE (Ages 7-13) - Players of beginner, intermediate and advanced skills will have separate divisions for league play.  Earn points to redeem for prizes throughout the summer. Coaching advice and game strategy will be evaluated during matches.

Registration:April-June
Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Starts: Friday, June 17                                                Ends: Friday, August 5
          No Class July 8                                                Fee: $7                               Location: Rock River Tennis Courts

     Course #        Level                              Game Length                      Time
       FYTL1        Beginner                    1st person to win 8 games       9:15-10:00
       FYTL21      Intermediate/Adv           Best of 3 sets               10:00-11:15
                                                                                         
Instructor: 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.   

FORT YOUTH TRIATHLON
(Ages 7-14) Swim, bike or run your way down to the Parks and Recreation Office to register for the 4th annual Fort Youth Triathlon.  Every child will be scored and timed professionally with the use of a disposable chip.  For more information visit www.fortparksandrec.com (Aquatic Center site) or e-mail fortyouthtriathlon@hotmail.com.

Age:  7-14 yrs.                           Date:  Saturday, July 30, 2011
Fee: $30 first participant; $25 for each additional family participant (before July 2)
        $35 first participant; $30 for each additional family participant (July 2-July 29)
        $40 plus chip fee for all registrants on race day

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:  
Race packet, t-shirt, chip, 1 day pool pass, entry into door prize drawing & finishers medal.
SPECIAL NOTE:
 If you are interested in volunteering for this event, contact fortyouthtriathlon@hotmail.com

REGISTRATION FORM:  Fill out special form at the Fort Parks and Recreation Office.

    WE TRAIN
  6 week course that will meet every Wednesday (5:30-6:30p.m.) and every Saturday Morning (9-10:30am) to help train you for the big day.  Goal setting, eating healthy, self-motivation and working hard in order to live a healthy lifestyle on their way to becoming a premier youth triathlete will be covered.
Age:  7-14 yrs.                           Date:  Saturday, June 18
Fee: $40 (includes registration for the Fort Youth Triathlon)
Registration Form:  Fill out special form at the Fort Parks and Recreation Office.

WARHAWK BASKETBALL CAMP - (Entering Grade 1 -8) - Learn hoops from the 2011 League Champions!! Instructors are UW-Whitewater Men's Head Basketball Coach Pat Miller, Assistant Coach Todd Skrivseth & UW Whitewater players.  Learn the secrets of great shooting, dribbling and passing from this talented staff.  Grades 1-4 will utilize lower hoops and use contests & games to develop skills, while Grades 5-8 will focus on extensive fundamental work with 5-on-5 game competition.  Cost includes camp instruction and t-shirt.  Learn from Champions - at the Warhawk Basketball Camp!! 

DATES:  July 6-7-8                                                     DEADLINE:  June 17 (after this date $5 late fee)
              Course #             Grades                    Time             Fee/Location
            WBCAMP-1           entering Grades 1-4                  12:00-1:15 p.m.         $35 @ Municipal Gym
            WBCAMP-2           entering Grades 5-8                    1:30-3:30 p.m.         $50 @ Municipal Gym

GIRL'S VOLLEYBALL CAMP (Entering grades 4-9) 
 Girls, get a head start in your most popular sport !  Through the inspiring direction of longtime volleyball coach Gayle Boos and her staff you will learn the touch of passing the ball (bump), setting the ball softly and the techniques for swinging for the perfect spike!  How about finally succeeding with the overhand serve?  Team defense will also be introduced.  Our four day volleyball camp will get you headed in the right direction. 
 

Date:  Monday, August 8                        Ends:  Thursday, August 11
         Course #                Grades                         Time                    Fee
         GVCAMP-1   entering Grades 7-8-9          9:00-Noon          $35, ($40 after July 22)
         GVCAMP-2   entering Grades 4-5-6          1:00-3:00 p.m.    $25, ($30 after July 22)

Location - Fort Municipal Gymnasium
  (Maximum Camp Size:  40 girls per session)

 

GIRL'S ALL-STAR SHOOTING CAMP (Entering grades 4-6) 
 Attend this camp and you will become a better shooter and offensive player!  Designed entirely on improving your shooting preparation, technique, and scoring options - this camp will utilize instruction, individual and group shooting drills, and contest that the best shooters put to use.  Participants receive a t-shirt and booklet that describes key shooting reminders and drills.

Date:          Tuesdays July 5, 12, 19, 26
             Course #                Grades                              Time                    Fee
          SHOOTINGCA    entering Grades 4-5-6          1:00-2:15 p.m.    $20 (includes t0shirt)
LOCATION: Municipal Building Gymnasium
Deadline:   June 24 (after this date $25)


OUTDOOR GAMES
(Entering grades 4-8) 
 Four of the best outdoor games that feature skill, strategy, exercise and fun are offered: kickball, hide and seek, laser tag and fling sock attack.  Each day, our Aquatic Center Staff will show you how its done, then on to the competition.  One last chance of fun to end your great summer!!
                 
DATES:   Monday thru Thursday, August 15-18 (rain date Aug. 19)
FEE:       $15 ($20 after July 29)  LOCATION: Memorial Park Ball Diamonds
  Course #                Grades                              Time           
      OG              entering Grades 4-8               9:00-10:00 a.m.

SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) The dojo's 2011 calendar is available online or at the Parks and Recreation Office. 
Sign-up for any of the seven sessions available in 2011.
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 age 12 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.

 

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FEBRUARY 2011

SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES  -  Vacation into Recreation
(updated 2/11/2011)

 

Girls Fast Pitch Softball Camp (Grades 3-8) 
 A great start-up for rookies or a tune-up for veteran players!  Join the High School coaching staff and players as they teach all the skills necessary to be a complete softball player.       

Time:  12:30-3:00 p.m.
Starts: Friday, March 25
Fee     $15 includes t-shirt (Note:  $20 if after March 11)
Location: Ralph Park Softball Diamonds
(If bad weather on the rain date, the camp will be held at the High School)

Wii Fit Challenge (Grades 1-5) 
 Accumulate points all week long in different Nintendo Wii Fit Categories to see who is the fittest Wii Fit person in Fort Atkinson.      

Time:  9:00-10:00 a.m.
Date:  March 23, 24, 25
Fee    $10 (Note:  $15 if after March 11)
Location: Muni Building Dance Rooms
Max:  8

 

APRIL 2011
(updated 4/6/11)

Supreme Saturday Dodgeball (Grades 4-6) - Every Saturday new teams will be formed and a new version of the popular playground game will be taught.  Dive, Duck...and of course, Dodge your way to victory!!

Date:  Saturday, April 30, 2011                  Ends:      Saturday, May 21, 2011
Time:  9:00-10:00 am                                Fee:         $15 includes T-Shirt ($20 after April 22) 
Location:  Municipal Building Gymnasium  

Boys Volleyball 101 (Grades 4-5-6-7-8) 
 Kids will learn the skills of volleyball from the Boys Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Mike Ziegler and players from the High School Team.  The sessions will cover basic skills such as forearm passing, setting and attacking.  Using fast and fun drills to teach movements and skills we will also build up toward games and scrimmages.  Near the end of the camps, kids will understand basic volleyball rules and skills.  This is geared towards all levels of interest.

Time:  5:30-6:30 p.m.
Date:  April 11, 18, 25, May 2
Fee    $20 includes t-shirt (Note:  $25 if after April 1)
Location: Muni Building Gymnasium

Girls Fast Pitch Softball League (Currently in Grades 3-8)
Teams are formed in early May with an evaluation practice.  Teams practice from May-July.  Games are played mid June through the end of July. 
The league is divided into two divisions: Grades 3 - 4 - 5 and Grades 6 - 7 - 8. (grades are based on current grades)

Deadline to register - Monday, May 2, 2011
Evaluation Date: Friday, May 6
@Muni Gym...Grade 3  1:00-1:45.....Grade 4  1:45-2:30... Grade 5  2:30-3:15
                                                                     Grade 6  3:15-4:00.....Grade 7  4:00-4:45... Grade 8  4:45-5:30
Fee - $25 (includes visor) ($30 after May 2)
Location: Softball Fields (Behind Luther School) 

Note:  Volunteer coaches and paid umps are needed at both levels - Call 563-7781
       Coaches clinic on Sunday, May 8  Noon-2:00pm

                   
 

  



 

 



 

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