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akes Area Recreation is a Joint Powers agreement FACILITY between School District #206, the City of LAlexandria, and the townships of Alexandria and La INFO Grand. Board meetings are the fourth Thursday of the month at the Douglas County Library Meeting Room or INDEX the MN Extension Office at the Lakes Area Recreation Center. Facility Information ...... 3 Fitness ...... 6 Funding Townships & Villages SilverSneakers® ...... 6 Alexandria City Cardio Circuit ...... 8 Alexandr ia Public Schools Alexandria Township Power Sculpt ...... 8 Belle River Township Adult Activities ...... 9 Carlos City Men’s Basketball ...... 9 Carlos Township Adult Volleyball ...... 10 Forada City Aquatics ...... 11 Hudson Township DMS Lap/Walk/Jog ...... 11 Ida Township La Grand Township Open Swim ...... 11 Lake Mary Township ARC Lifeguarding Class ...... 11 Miltona Township Pool Rental ...... 12 Moe Township Scuba Diving ...... 12 Nelson City Youth Activities ...... 13 Osakis Township Basketball ...... 21 Spruce Hill Township Bowling ...... 13 Douglas County is also a partner by providing reduced School’s Out Open Gym ...... 19 rent for the Lakes Area Recreation Center located in the Football ...... 21 Douglas County Service Center. Gymnastics ...... 14 Volleyball ...... 19 YMCA/LAR Partnership...... 20 Board Members Bryon Alstead Alexandria Township Organizations ...... 20 Dave Anderson Alexandria Public Schools Alexandria Figure Skating Club . . . . . 20 Richard Bromley La Grand Township Alexandria Hockey Association . . . . .20 Jodi Gray City of Alexandria Alexandria Swim Club ...... 20 Todd Jensen City of Alexandria Alexandria Wrestling ...... 20 Vern Lorsung La Grand Township Martial Arts School ...... 20 Patrick Running Alexandria Township Alan Zeithamer Alexandria Public Schools Angie Krebs Alexandria Public Schools Charlie Meyer Douglas County Representative OUR MISSION LAR Staff Fritz Bukowski Director To provide recreation and leisure time activities in the Todd Johnson Recreation Supervisor broadest sense to all residents of School District #206, Kelly Wencl Recreation Supervisor using school district, city, and township facilities and Cheryl Lund Office Manager funding, along with private resources when available. Lori Gulbranson Office Assistant
Office: 320.762.2868 Hotline: 320.762.3010 3 LARhours
Office Hours Reimbursement Policy Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1. A credit will be issued for future LAR activities. 2.There will be a $2 “Transacti on Fee” for all Facility Hours refunds and transfers to other activities. Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 3. A credit (less a $2 “Transaction Fee”) will be is Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. sued if a participant calls prior to the start of the Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. activity. 4. No credits will be issued after the starting date of Holidays the activity. Thanksgiving Day: Closed November 29th: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Photo Disclaimer Christmas Eve Day: Closed Lakes Area Recreation reserves the right to photo- Christmas Day: Closed graph program participants for publicity purposes. New Year’s Eve Day: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please be aware that these photos are for recre- New Year’s Day: Closed ation use only and may be used in future catalogs, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, or web page. If you would like to share your child’s activity pic- ture with LAR for our bulletin board or brochures, FACILITYinfo please stop by our office with your picture for our bulletin board or e-mail the picture to us for our Lakes Area Recreation Center brochures. Amenities include a cardio room, weight room, gymnasium, gymnastics center, locker rooms, mul- tipurpose room, and Discovery Middle School pool. The recreation facilities are available to rent for par- ties, family get-togethers or club meetings.
Locker Rentals Gym lockers for pass holders and punch pass hold- ers is free. Non-members $20 annually, six month rental is $10, and monthly is $5.
Special Needs If you have a disability and assistance is needed in participating in any Lakes Area Recreation class, or if you have questions about accessibility, call 762-2868.
Fee Assistance United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties has made fee assistance available. In order to qualify for fee assistance you must bring a copy of your qualifica- tion for free or reduced lunch from School District 5 EASY WAYS TO #206 and/or proof of assistance from Social Serv- ices, and register for all activities in the LAR office. REGISTER Fitness classes, dance and camps do not qualify for United Way Funding. ONLINE at www.lakesarearecreation.com Call 762-2868 if you have any additional questions. BY FAX at (320) 762-2944 IN PERSON at Lakes Area Recreation United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties OVER THE PHONE at (320) 762-2868 has made fee assistance available. Call 762-2868 if MAILED TO: 720 Fillmore Street, Ste. B020 you qualify for SD #206 free or reduced lunch. Alexandria, MN 56308
4 Register at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com Register Online GO! RECREATIONpass fees
Recreation Pass Fees Adult Only Open Gym Cardio Room, Lap/Jog/Walk, Open Swim, Open Lakes Area Recreation Gym Gym, & Weight Room. Monday / Wednesday / Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PERIOD ADULT YOUTH or 60+ FAMILY Fee: $3/adult, $2/senior/student, 1 Month $28.05 $21.32 $42.64 Punch Pass or a Recreation Pass 3 Months $70.70 $54.99 $111.10 *NOTE: Schedule is subject to change due to 6 Months $126.81 $105.49 $203.12 school or Lakes Area Recreation activities. 12 Months $180.00 $120.00 $240.00 Price includes 6.875% sales tax Noon Time Pickleball Senior/(60+) Pickleball is a sport described as “a combination of Daily Fees Adult Youth Family ping-pong, tennis, and badminton”, played in Cardio (14+) $3 $2 $8 schools, parks, and recreation centers. It uses a Weight Room (14+) $3 $2 $8 simplified combination of tennis rules and strate- Open Gym $3 $2 $8 gies. Equipment will be provided. RecreationOpen Swim pass fees $3 $2 $8 This is a drop-in activity, no experience necessary. Punch Passes Experienced players will be on site for instruction. • Adult For more information, call Lakes Area Recreation at Cardio/Weight Room/Open Gym: 10 punches/$27 762-2868. Open Swim/Lap/Jog/Walk: 20 punches/$48 Where: Lakes Area Recreation Gym • Senior/Youth When: Tuesdays and Thursdays (Over 18 must present current student ID) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open Gym/Open Swim: 10 punches/$17 Fee: $3/adult, $2 senior/student Cardio Room/Weight Room: 20 punches/$28 Punch Pass or Recreation Pass *Includes Preschool Playground, must be 14+ to use weightroom Activity Cancellation Policy Call our Sports Activity Hotline at 762-3010 for up- Punch Pass Special to-date information regarding the status of all recre- September / December / January ation activities. Lakes Area Recreation will also Purchase an Adult, Youth or Senior announce cancellations on the local radio stations, 20 punch pass or SilverSneakers® our website at lakesarearecreation.com and on 10 punch pass and receive two punches FREE! facebook.
Open Gym Open Gym at Discovery Middle School will begin on Tuesday, October 1st. Monthly schedules will be posted at Discovery and are available at Lakes Area Recreation. Schedules may change due to holidays or other organized events. Fee: $3/adult, $2/youth, $8/family CLICK HERE Punch Pass or a Recreation Pass
Discovery Middle School Register Online GO! Monday - Friday: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Office: 320.762.2868 Hotline: 320.762.3010 5 Cardio/Nautilus Room The cardio room features three “treadmills,” three El- lipticals, and one recumbent stationary bike. We also have Nautilus Steel Strength Equipment which in- cludes: bicep curl, lat pull down, tricep press, pec fly, abdominal, low back, leg extension, hip abduction, leg press, shoulder press, and chest press. We encour- FITNESS age you to try a variety of exercise activities while being entertained by four TV’s with Broadcast Vision. Participants should bring in their own FM band walk- man and tune into the TV of their choice. This equip- ment accommodates the beginner as well as the Weight Room advanced exercise enthusiast. The weight room consists of five benches, leg exten- Facility Hours sion, lat pull-down, cable crossover, preacher curl, Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. multi-rack system, dumbbells, 5 bars, and over 6,000 Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. pounds of free weights. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Facility Hours Daily drop in fee: $3/adult, $2/senior/youth, Punch Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pass or a Recreation Pass Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Rentals and Parties Daily drop in fee: $3/adult, $2/senior/youth, Punch Plan your next party or event at Lakes Area Recreation. Pass or a Recreation Pass Our gyms and multipurpose room are ideally suited for parties, events, meetings and conferences. Lakes Weight Room Policies Area Recreation is centrally located at 720 Fillmore St. • No one under the age of 14 will be allowed to use making it easily accessible and the prices are reason- the weight room unless accompanied by their parent. able. Call (320) 762-2868 for information on fees and • It is recommended that everyone lift with a partner. availability. • Lifting alone is strongly discouraged. Lifts with straight bars, incline, and flat benches, military press, •Banquets and squats are not allowed while lifting alone. How- •Gym Games & Tournaments ever, certain exercises are permitted. •Birthday Parties • Clean workout clothes and proper gym shoes are •Preschool Playground Parties required. •Business Meetings • Do not drop weights after completing a lift. All •Reunions weights must be put away before leaving weight •Dances room. •Trainings • Anyone violating the weight room policies will no longer be allowed to use the weights.
Senior Sample Days: 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 18 Wednesday, January 15
SilverSneakers® Fitness SILVER Program Includes: SNEAKERS® SilverSneakers® Fitness Program Classes, Cardio & Weight Room, Open Gym, Open Swim & Lap Swim!
6 Register at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com Register Online GO! The SilverSneakers® SilverSneakers® Yoga SilverSneakers® Yoga will move your whole body Fitness Classes through a complete series of seated and standing provide a great workout for seniors of all ages and yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform abilities. SilverSneakers® is the nation’s leading fit- a variety of seated and standing postures designed to ness program designed exclusively for older adults increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. and is available at no additional cost to eligible Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will Medicare members. In Minnesota, this program is of- promote stress reduction and mental clarity. fered to eligible members of Humana, Medica, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota with qualifying Fee for non-SilverSneakers® members: $4 drop-in health plans. To see if you qualify for membership in or SilverSneakers® punch pass the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, please contact Lakes Area Recreation at 320-762-2868. SilverSneakers® Schedule SilverSneakers® Classic 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of MONDAY SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC exercises designed to increase muscular strength, TUESDAY SILVER SNEAKERS CIRCUIT range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand- WEDNESDAY SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a Silver- THURSDAY SILVER SNEAKERS CIRCUIT Sneakers® ball are offered for resistance. A chair is FRIDAY SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC available if needed for seated or standing support. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Fee for non-SilverSneakers® members: $4 drop-in MONDAY SILVER SNEAKERS CARDIO or SilverSneakers® punch pass TUESDAY SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA WEDNESDAY SILVER SNEAKERS CARDIO SilverSneakers® Circuit THURSDAY SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascu- lar and muscular endurance power with a standing cir- cuit workout. Upper-body strength work with Senior Nutrition Meeting Your hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a Nutritional Needs as You Age. SilverSneakers® ball is alternated with low-impact aer- Instructor: Tammy Welle obic choreography. A chair is used for standing sup- port, stretching and relaxation exercises. This is an eight week class that features an informational (lecture) segment and also an open discussion “Q & A” Fee for non-SilverSneakers® members: $4 drop-in portion. Participants will discuss new nutrition topics or SilverSneakers® punch pass each week - feel free to bring topics you would like to discuss or information you would like to share! SilverSneakers® Cardio Class# 5250.101 Get Up & Go with an aerobics class that’s safe, heart- Fridays, September 27 - November 15 healthy and gentle on the joints. The workout includes 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. easy-to-follow low-impact movement, and upper-body $28/8 weeks or $4 per class or SilverSneakers® Card strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relax- ation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle. Fee for non-SilverSneakers® members: $4 drop-in NO CLASSES or SilverSneakers® punch pass Monday, September 2 Thursday, November 28 Friday, November 29 CLICK HERE Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Register Online GO! Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1
Office: 320.762.2868 Hotline: 320.762.3010 7 Power Sculpt! POWER Lakes Area Recreation SCULPT Auxiliary Room Instructor: Jeri Bundy
This class incorporates strength training, which has been proven to burn 100 extra calories throughout the day of training, because muscle burns more calories than fat. Weights and body resistance build muscle, add definition, tone, regain balance and you will be- come flexible and strong. Balance balls, low impact CARDIO step, floor exercise and weights will be used. Core and CIRCUIT back strengthening at every session. All exercise can be modified to fit your fitness level. Great workout to great music!
Punch Pass - 10 punches for $50 / Drop In Fee - $6 Noon-Time Cardio Circuit LAR one month membership (from date of pur- Lakes Area Recreation Auxiliary Room chase) for $5 with purchase of a fitness punch card. Instructor: Tammy Welle
This class alternates a cardio workout with toning inter- DAYS DATES TIMES NOTES vals. Cardio will consist of step aerobics and low im- pact aerobics. Free weights, exercise bands, and T/TH September 3 - 26 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. exercise balls will be used during toning intervals. T/TH October 1 - 31 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Class includes a warm-up, aerobic and strengthening T/TH November 5 - 26 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. intervals, cool-down, and stretching. T/TH December 3 - 31 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. NO CLASS Punch cards are available in the Lakes Area DEC. 24 & 26 Recreation office. T/TH January 2 - 30 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. 10 punches for $50 / drop-in fee - $6 T/TH February 4 - 27 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Punch passes will expire one year from purchase. T/TH March 4 - 27 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. LAR one month membership (from date of pur- chase) for $5 with purchase of a fitness punch Your instructor will contact you regarding card. class cancellations.
DAYS DATES TIMES NOTES M/W/F September 4 - 30 12 - 12:45 p.m. M/W/F October 2 - 30 12 - 12:45 p.m. M/W/F November 1 - 27 POWER12 - 12:45 SCULPT p.m. NO CLASS NOV. 29 M/W/F December 2 - 23 12 - 12:45 p.m. M/W/F January 3 - 31 12 - 12:45 p.m. NO CLASS JAN. 20 M/W/F February 3 - 28 12 - 12:45 p.m. NO CLASS FEB. 17 M/W/F March 3 - 31 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Your instructor will contact you regarding class cancellations.
8 RegisterCARDIO at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com CIRCUIT Register Online GO! Fitness Discounts: Introducing BluePrint for Health® fitness discounts from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Here’s a great incentive for getting in shape. If you’re an eligi- ble Blue Cross member*, you can get up to a $20 per month credit toward Lakes Area Recreation’s member- ADULT ship fees or punch passes if you exercise twelve or more days per month. Up to two eligible adult members per household can ACTIVITIES take advantage of the program so get started today!
*Not all Blue Cross health plans include this benefit. To find out more, go to www.bluecrossmn.com/fitness- discounts.
“Fit Choice” Any Medica fully-insured member is eligible to receive up to a $20 per month credit toward Lakes Area Recre- MEN’S ation’s membership fees or punch passes if you exer- BASKETBALL cise eight or more days per month. The member must be 18 years of age or older to qualify for the credit. Men’s Basketball A captain’s meeting will be on Wednesday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Extension SilverSneakers® classes are perfect for the public Conference Room. The team fee must be presented at and free to Medicare-eligible members with Medica or the time of registration. League play is scheduled to Humana Health Plans. The SilverSneakers® Fitness begin on November 26, 2013. Program will benefit you regardless of your fitness Open Classification. level. The program includes basic fitness membership services and trained instructors lead classes in Muscu- lar Strength - Range of Movement, Cardio Circuit, Car- CLASS DAY DEADLINE FEE dio Fit, and the new YogaStretch. 2100.101 T/TH NOVEMBER 8 $420
MENS BBALL 35 & Over Basketball Discovery Middle School Gym Sundays, November 17 - April 27, 7 - 9 p.m. Open Gym Format, Fee: $3 per time
CLICK HERE Register Online GO!
Office: 320.762.2868 Hotline: 320.762.3010 9 WINTER ADULT VOLLEYBALL
Winter Adult Volleyball Registration will begin on December 2nd. There will be no Captain’s meeting for the winter session. The Cap- tain’s meeting is held before the fall session. League is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, January 6, 2014.
• Note: Team fees are due with registration • Schedules will be available on-line starting on Thursday, January 2nd • Participants of the winter leagues must have graduated from high school and be 18 years of age or older • Co-Rec lower divisions will be broken into two divisions.
CLASS DAY LEAGUE CLASS 2120.201 Monday Men’s Power 2121.201 Monday Women’s Power 2122.201 Tuesday Women’s Upper 2123.201 Tuesday Women’s Lower 2124.201 Wednesday Co-Rec Rec 2125.201 Wednesday Co-Rec 35 & Over 2126.201 Thursday Co-Rec Upper 2127.201 Thursday Co-Rec Lower Registration deadline: Dec. 27. Fee is $255 per team. Register early, league may fi ll before deadline.
OFFICIALS NEEDED! ADULT VBALL Interested in some extra cash? Officials are needed for Monday through Thursday night volleyball, Tuesday and Thursday evenings for basketball.
Call the Lakes Area Recreation office at (320) 762-2868 with your name and phone number.
10 Register at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com Register Online GO! OPEN SWIM AQUATICS
Fall & Winter 2013/ 2014 Discovery Middle School Pool Schedule Lap Swim / Water Walking / Aquajogging Enjoy the benefits of exercising in the water. This unique exercise environment allows for an excellent American ARC workout, with non-jarring effects on the joints and muscles. Red Cross LIFEGUARDING Fee: $3 Per Time / Punch Pass or Recreation Pass Lifeguarding CLASS Starting September 3, 2013 Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. (No Fri. in Sept.) Course Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. This course will provide entry-level lifeguard partici- Sunday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. pants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recog- nize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to *Please pick up monthly schedules at LAR. Schedules provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, may change due to holidays or other organized injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take events. over. The course content and activities will prepare participants to make appropriate decisions about the care to provide in an aquatic emergency and a med- Open Swim For All Ages ical emergency. This course includes certification in Children 12 and under will be required to pass a swim Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR & AED. Participants must test in order to use the deep end of the pool and the be 15 years old on or before the last day of class. diving boards. Swimmers must be able to swim one Cost includes participant materials and supplies. width of the pool, using front crawl, without stopping. Participants will also be required to pass a prerequisite Children who are not potty trained are required to wear swimming skills test before being allowed to progress a swim diaper. through the course. Prerequisite skills include: • Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath Children under 50 inches in height must be accompa- control and rhythmic breathing nied in the water by an adult. Life jackets, swimmies or • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs water wings are permitted when children are kept • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds within an arm’s reach of their parent. Location: Discovery Middle School, pool and On Sunday afternoons during open swim, patrons are classroom (an informational letter will be sent out allowed to bring in their own floatation devices such as prior to the first day of class) air mattresses and inner tubes. Floatation devices • Participants must attend ALL classes in the session must be less than six feet in dimension. for which they register. • There must be a minimum of 4 people Fee:$3/adult, $2/youth, $8/family registered to hold class. Punch Pass or a Recreation Pass. • NO refund will be issued for the course if Sundays, September 8 - May 25 unable to pass prerequisite skills. 1 - 3 p.m. CLASS DAY DATES TIMES PLEASE SEE PAGE 12 6900.301 M-TH March 3 - 6 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. “Open Swim: A Word to Parents”
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ARC Lifegaurding OPEN SWIM: A WORD TO PARENTS Our lifeguards are highly trained and skilled. Their job is to assist in making our facilities a safe place to bring the family; however, they are not babysitters. Parents are expected to watch their children and to assist in enforcing the policies for the safety and enjoyment of SCUBA all patrons. In addition, all children smaller than 50 inches in height must be accompanied in the water and supervised by a person 14 years of age or older.
Scuba Private Pool Rental Experiences Discovery Middle School Pool Instructor: Jeff Bosek, The pool is available for rent on an hourly basis. Owner of Divers Clubhouse 1 - 25 people $45/hour Come join the fun and adventure with a scuba experi- 26 - 50 people $50/hour ence. Enter a new world. This class will teach 51 - 75 people $55/hour you the basics of scuba diving and what it is like to 76 & up $60/hour breathe underwater. The two hour class costs $35. If you wish to continue your diving adventure, you may apply the $35 towards an open water diving Preschool Playground certification class. The class is for ages 10 yrs. and (This is a parent/child activity.) older. *Must be able to swim. **Please provide shoe Preschoolers and parents are welcome to come play size and actual shirt size for body suits. in the Lakes Area Recreation’s indoor playground. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Preschoolers can slide, crawl through tunnels, roll in barrels, bounce balls, jump, run, and just have fun in CLASS DAYS DATES the Lakes Area Recreation Gym. Parents and children 3700.101 Sunday October 20 under 12 months are free! 3701.101 Sunday November 17 Fee: $2 per child, $17/10 punch card, 3702.201 Sunday December 15 $28/20 punch card (or included with your family 3703.201 Sunday January 19 Recreation Pass) 3704.201 Sunday February 16 October 1 - March 26 3705.301 Sunday March 16 Tuesday and Wednesday 3706.301 Sunday April 27 9 - 11 a.m. 3707.301 Sunday May 18 Fee is $35 PRESCHOOL ONE PLANET, TWO WORLDS PLAYGROUND PARTY All EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED AT POOL FOR AGES 10 AND UP. Must have basic swimming $5 Off Your Next skills andScuba be able to lift 35 lbs. Preschool Playground Party OFFER EXPIRES 2/28/14
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12 Register at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com Register Online GO! YOUTH BOWLING ACTIVITIES
Junior Bowling Garden Center Lanes This is open to all kids Grades K – 6. Each week league play will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will include 1 ½ hours of on lane bowling instruction and a snack. All bowling will be completed at 5 p.m. Transportation is provided from each school to Garden Center. Advance arrangement is required. For more information call 320-763-6565. Register at Lakes Area Recreation.
CLASS SESSION DAY DATES TIME FEE 4601.101 1A M OCT. 7, 14, 21, 28 NOV. 4, 11, 18 DEC. 2 3:30 - 5 p.m. $80 4602.101 1B TH OCT. 3, 10, 24, 31 NOV. 7, 14, 21 DEC. 5 3:30 - 5 p.m. $80 4603.201 2A M JAN. 6, 13, 27 FEB. 3, 10, 24 3:30 - 5 p.m. $60 4604.201 2B TH JAN. 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB. 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30 - 5 p.m. $80 4605.301 3A M MAR. 10, 17, 24, 31 APR. 7, 14, 21 3:30 - 5 p.m. $70 4606.301 3B TH MAR. 13, 20, 27 APR. 3, 10, 17, 24 3:30 - 5 p.m. $70
Holiday Tournament Super Bowling Saturday Monday, December 9th or Thursday December 12th Garden Center Lanes Separate Boys, Girls & Age Divisions Fun for all kids ages 5 - 13! Preregistration is greatly Div. 1 – K, 1 & 2 / Div. 2 – 3 & 4 / Div. 3 – 5 & 6 appreciated! Every week will include on lane instruc- tion, games, snacks, and guest appearances from For more information and for registration Douglas County Sheriff’s K-9, Alexandria Fire Depart- Youth Bowlingplease call Garden Center Lanes. ment and Alexandria Law Enforcement! There will be prizes given out weekly for participation, with special prizes the last week for perfect attendance! Fee in- cludes all four Saturdays of bowling instruction, games, snacks & t-shirt! Any questions or for more in- formation call 320-763-6565 or 800-657-3294. Register at Lakes Area Recreation. CLICK HERE CLASS DAY DATES TIMES 4600.101 Saturday Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 1 - 3 p.m. Register Online GO! Fee is $38.
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GYMNASTICS Punt, Pass & Kick September 6, 2013. Registration starts at 3 p.m., Gymnastics Competition begins at 4 p.m. 1910 Aga Drive, Alexandria MN Winners to be recognized during half time of the Car- 320-219-9724 dinal Varsity Game vs. Sartell at Citizen’s Field. 7:00 Parent and Tot class: This is a semi-structured pro- PM game time. Come try a Kick for Cash during half gram for children 18 months or older (up to 3 1/2 time for a chance to win $300. years) accompanied by a parent or guardian at least Where: Behind Discovery Middle School, Alexandria 18 years old. This class is great for developing your Who: Boys and Girls ages 8 to 15 child’s listening skills, learning how to take turns, and (Age as of Dec. 31, 2013) developing hand-eye coordination and other motor What: Punt, Pass & Kick Competition skills. Kids (ages 8/ 9, 10/11, 12/13, 14/15) Little Leapers: This class is for 3 year olds. Partici- They will compete in three categories. pant must be potty-trained (no Pull-Ups) and will be in- Punt- one football punted for distance and accuracy - troduced to bars, beam floor and mini tramp. In this no cleats allowed program children will put their listening skills to good Pass- one throw for both distance and accuracy use! Kick- one football kicked for distance and accuracy off Preschool: This class is for 4-5 year olds. Classes of a tee will include instruction on floor, beam, bars, vault, and mini tramp. Students will work on large motor skill de- *Each Participant needs a copy of a valid birth velopment, stretching and balance. certificate (for age verification) Intro to Gymnastics 1: This class is for students ages * Participation is free of charge. 5 & 6 who are not able to perform a cartwheel to a feet * 1st place finishers are eligible for Sectional Competi- first landing. tion. Intro to Gymnastics 2: This class is for students ages * Kids with the Top scores in the state compete at the 7 & up who are not able to perform a cartwheel to a Metrodome in December. feet first landing. *Sectional All-Around Champion’s score will be com- Tiny Tumbler: By recommendation only. This class pared to the other Major League Football 1st Place All- is for students ages 4 - 5 year olds and who are able to Around Team Champions. The top four will compete perform a cartwheel to a feet first landing and a in the National Competition held in late January, 2014. straight-arm bridge. Level 1: This class is for students age 5 & up and who Sponsors: The Alexandria Jaycees, National Football are able to perform a cartwheel to feet first landing and League, Creative Impact Designs, AFLAC, and the a straight-arm bridge. Alexandria Cardinal Varsity Football Team. Level 2: This class is for students ages 6 & up and have mastered: forward roll, backward roll, handstand, cartwheel, kick-over off the mat, pull-over on bars walk- ing up the mat, and forward, backward, and sideways walks on the low beam, and can walk unassisted on the high beam. Level 3: This class is for students ages 6 & up and Contact: Shawn Thelen - Alexandria Jaycees have mastered: forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel (320) 760-6707 | [email protected] w/a lunge, tight locked handstand, round-off, back-lim- P.O. Box 131, Alexandria, MN 56308 ber, bridge kick-over from the floor, pull-over on the More info and links to online registration at bars and a side handstand on the low beam. www.nflyouthfootball.com or www.alexjaycees.com
14 Register at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com Register Online GO! NEW! Tumble 4 Dance This class is specifically designed for dancers who want to learn tumbling skills to enhance their dance routines. Advanced Class: This class is for gymnasts that have passed Level 3 or Pre-team and would like to continue working on more advanced skills only one time a 1 week. Pre-Team: By Recommendation Only. This class is for students ages 6 & up and have mastered: a tight Session One locked handstand, handstand forward roll, handstand September 9 - October 30 to bridge kick-over, round-off, with rebound, back Register for Session 1 “Online only” beginning at handspring down the cheese mat unassisted, cart- 9 a.m. on Friday, August 30th. Walk-in and phone wheel on low beam, handstand on low beam, pull-over registrations will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd at on bars w/straight legs, and a back-hip circle on bars. 9 a.m. Boys Beginner: This class is for 4 - 5 year old BOYS. Classes will include instruction on floor, beam, bars, No Class Oct. 31st and mini tramp. Students will work on large motor skill GYMNASTS ENROLLED IN THIS SESSION ARE development, stretching and balance. SET TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FALL SHOWCASE Boys Recreational: This class is for boys age 5 & up ON 10/26/13! and who are able to perform a cartwheel to feet first landing and a straight-arm bridge. This class will prac- tice boys events including floor, vault, single rail bar, 2 rings and beginner pommel horse. Also will work on beams some for balance practice. Session Two Boys Advanced: By recommendation only. To in- November 4 – December 21 quire about our advanced boys class, call Lakes Area Register for Session 2 “Online only” beginning at 9 Gymnastics at 219-9724. a.m. on Friday, October 25th. Walk-in & phone regis- High School (Grades 7 - 12): Participants must have trations will begin on Monday, October 28th at 9 a.m. some high school experience. Open Gymnastics: (Ages 6 and up) 1½ hours of No Class Nov. 28 - 30 supervised gym activity. No Class Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 *Waiver must be signed by parent/guardian at the first No main gym classes on Dec. 5 due to high school open gym student attends. meet. Preschool Open Gym: (Ages 18mo - 5) 1½ hours of *Morning mini gym classes are not affected by high mini gym activity. Children must be accompanied by a school meets. parent. USAG Team Gymnastics: Levels 3-10 train and com- pete under all USAG regulations and skill levels. 3 Please contact the office at (320) 219-9724 if you would like more information about team. Private Lessons: Set up on an individual basis. Session Three These lessons are great for kids that would like to January 6 - March 1 learn “that one” gymnastics skill they need for gym- Register for Session 3 “Online only” beginning at 9 nastics, dance, cheer or any other reason! Call (320) a.m. on Friday, December 20th. Walk-in & phone regis- 219-9724 for more information. Fee: $24 per hour trations will begin on Monday, December 23rd at 9 a.m. Due to high school meets, there will be no classes on Lakes Area Gymnastics requests parents bring Jan. 7, 9, 14 & 16 their children into their class, wait for the coach to *Morning mini gym classes are not affected by high take their child before leaving, and come in to pick school meets. them up after each class. Any children arriving late to class need to be accompanied by a parent and brought into the class, as the coach will already be in the gym. Thank you for your cooperation.
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CLASS DAY DATES TIMES LEVEL FEE Gymnastics Open Gym 8100.101 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 10 - 10:40 a.m. Parent & Tot $64 September - May 8101.102 W 9/11 - 10/30 5 - 5:40 p.m. Parent & Tot $64 8102.103 Sa 9/14 - 10/19 10 - 10:40 a.m. Parent & Tot $48 6+: Saturday, 1:30 - 3 p.m. 8150.101 M 9/9 - 10/28 5:10 - 5:50 p.m. Little Leapers $74 $6 Per Time 8151.102 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 11:40 - 12:20 p.m. Little Leapers $74 Preschool: Friday, 10 - 11:30 a.m. 8152.103 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 4:50 - 5:30 p.m. Little Leapers $74 5 & Under: Saturday, 1:30 - 3 p.m. 8153.104 W 9/11 - 10/30 5:50 - 6:30 p.m. Little Leapers $74 $3 Per Time 8154.105 Sa 9/14 - 10/19 11:40 - 12:20 p.m. Little Leapers $58 8200.101 M 9/9 - 10/28 6 - 6:40 p.m. Preschool $74 8201.102 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 10:50 - 11:30 a.m. Preschool $74 8202.103 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 4 - 4:40 p.m. Preschool $74 8203.104 Th 9/12 - 10/24 4:50 - 5:20 p.m. Preschool $66 8204.105 Sa 9/14 - 10/19 10:50 - 11:30 a.m. Preschool $58 8300.101 Th 9/12 - 10/24 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tiny Tumblers $73 8250.101 Sa 9/14 - 10/19 12:30 - 1:10 p.m. Beginner Boys $58 8350.101 M 9/9 - 10/28 4 - 5 p.m. Intro 1(5&6yr) $82 8351.102 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 5:40 - 6:40 p.m. Intro 1(5&6yr) $82 8352.103 W 9/11 - 10/30 3:50 - 4:50 p.m. Intro 1(5&6yr) $82 8353.104 M 9/9 - 10/28 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Intro 2(7&up) $82 LAKES AREA GYMNASTICS 8400.101 M 9/9 - 10/28 4 - 5 p.m. Level 1 $82 FALL SHOWCASE 8401.102 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Level 1 $82 8403.104 Th 9/12 - 10/24 4 - 5 p.m. Level 1 $73 8404.105 Sa 9/14 - 10/19 9 - 10 a.m. Level 1 $64 8450.101 M 9/9 - 10/28 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Level 2 $90 8451.102 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 4 - 5:15 p.m. Level 2 $90 8453.104 Th 9/12 - 10/24 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Level 2 $80 8454.105 Sa 9/14 - 10/19 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Level 2 $70 8500.101 M 9/9 - 10/28 5 - 6:30 p.m. Level 3 $94 8501.102 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 6:30 - 8 p.m. Level 3 $94 8502.103 Th 9/12 - 10/24 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. Level 3 $83.50 8503.104 Sa 9/14 - 10/19 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. Level 3 $73 8900.101 W 9/11 - 10/30 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tumble 4 Dance $88 8650.101 Th 9/12 - 10/24 5:30- 7 p.m. Advanced $87 8600.101 Tu 9/10 - 10/29 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Boys Adv $82 8552.101 TBD Sept./Oct. TBA Boys Rec Note: Fall Gymnastics Showcase 8700.101 TBA Sept./Oct. TBA Pre-Team does not include Parent/Tot or 8800.101 TBA TBA High School Tumble 4 Dance classes!
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CLASS DAY DATES TIMES LEVEL FEE 8103.101 W 11/6 - 12/18 5 - 5:40 p.m. Parent & Tot $56 8104.102 Th 11/7 - 12/19 10 - 10:40 a.m. Parent & Tot $48 8105.103 Sa 11/9 - 12/21 10 - 10:40 a.m. Parent & Tot $48 8155.101 M 11/4 - 12/16 5:10 - 5:50 p.m. Little Leapers $56 Gymnastic Center Party 8156.102 Tu 11/5 - 12/17 4:10 - 4:50 p.m. Little Leapers $56 Book your party today! 2 Hours, 1 hour in the gym with coach, 8157.103 W 11/6 - 12/18 5:50 - 6:30 p.m. Little Leapers $56 1 hour in the party room. Up to 10 kids. 8158.104 Th 11/7 - 12/19 11:40 - 12:20 p.m. Little Leapers $48 8159.105 Sa 11/9 - 12/21 11:40 - 12:20 p.m. Little Leapers $48 Fee: $95 Call: 320.219.9724 8205.101 M 11/4 - 12/16 6 - 6:40 p.m. Preschool $56 Gymnastics Center 8206.102 Tu 11/5 - 12/17 3:20 - 4 p.m. Preschool $56 1910 Aga Drive 8207.103 Th 11/7 - 12/19 10:50 - 11:30 a.m. Preschool $48 Alexandria, MN 56308 8208.104 Sa 11/9 - 12/21 10:50 - 11:30 a.m. Preschool $48 8301.101 Tu 11/5 - 12/17 6:10 - 7:10 p.m. Tiny Tumbler $63 Gymnastics Open Gym 8251.101 Sa 11/9 - 12/21 12:30 - 1:10 p.m. Beginner Boys $48 September - May 8354.101 M 11/4 - 12/16 4 - 5 p.m. Intro 1(5&6yr) $63 6+: Saturday, 1:30 - 3 p.m. 8355.102 Tu 11/5 - 12/17 5 - 6 p.m. Intro 1(5&6yr) $63 $6 Per Time 8356.103 W 11/6 - 12/18 3:50 - 4:50 p.m. Intro 1(5&6yr) $63 8357.104 M 11/4 - 12/16 5:15-6:15 p.m. Intro 2 (7&up) $63 Preschool: Friday, 10 - 11:30 a.m. 5 & Under: Saturday, 1:30 - 3 p.m. 8405.101 M 11/4 - 12/16 4 - 5 p.m. Level 1 $63 $3 Per Time 8406.102 Tu 11/5 - 12/17 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Level 1 $63 8407.103 Sa 11/9 - 12/21 9 - 10 a.m. Level 1 $54 8455.101 M 11/4 - 12/16 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Level 2 $70 8456.102 Tu 11/5 - 12/17 4 - 5:15 p.m. Level 2 $70 8457.103 Th 11/7 - 12/19 6 - 7:15 p.m. Level 2 $50 8458.104 Sa 11/9 - 12/21 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Level 2 $60 8504.101 M 11/4 - 12/16 5 - 6:30 p.m. Level 3 $73.50 8505.102 Tu 11/5 - 12/17 6:30 - 8 p.m. Level 3 $73.50 8506.103 Th 11/7 - 12/19 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Level 3 $52.20 8507.104 Sa 11/9 - 12/21 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. Level 3 $63 8651.101 TBA Nov./Dec. TBA Advanced $ 8550.101 Th 11/7 - 12/19 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Boys Rec $45 8601.101 Tu 11/5 - 12/17 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Boys Advanced $63 8701.101 TBA Nov./Dec. TBA Pre-Team $ 8901.101 W 11/6 - 12/18 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tumber 4 Dance $77
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CLASS DAY DATES TIMES LEVEL FEE 8106.201 Th 1/23 - 2/27 5 - 5:40 p.m. Parent & Tot $48 8107.202 Th 1/9 - 2/27 10 - 10:40 a.m. Parent & Tot $64 8108.203 Sa 1/11 - 3/01 10 - 10:40 a.m. Parent & Tot $64 8160.201 M 1/6 - 2/24 5:10 - 5:50 p.m. Little Leapers $64 A WORD TO 8161.202 Tu 1/21 - 2/25 4:10 - 4:50 p.m. Little Leapers $48 8162.203 Th 1/23 - 2/27 5:50 - 6:30 p.m. Little Leapers $48 PARENTS 8163.204 Th 1/9 - 2/27 11:40 - 12:20 p.m. Little Leapers $64 It is very important to understand that all children acquire skills at different 8164.205 Sa 1/11 - 3/01 11:40 - 12:20 p.m. Little Leapers $64 rates. Some children find it easy, while 8209.201 M 1/6 - 2/24 6 - 6:40 p.m. Preschool $64 others take longer to make their bodies 8210.202 Tu 1/21 - 2/25 3:20 - 4 p.m. Preschool $48 respond to what their brain is trying to tell them. Others may need to work on 8211.203 Th 1/9 - 2/27 10:50 - 11:30 a.m. Preschool $64 strength and flexibility. It should be ex- 8212.204 Sa 1/11 - 3/01 10:50 - 11:30 a.m. Preschool $64 pected that a child would take the same 8302.201 Tu 1/21 - 2/25 6:10 - 7:10 p.m. Tiny Tumbler $54 level class for about one year! A child should not feel pressured to move too 8252.201 Sa 1/11 - 3/1 12:30-1:10 p.m. Beginner Boys $64 quickly through the classes, especially 8358.201 M 1/6 - 2/24 4 - 5 p.m. Intro1(5&6yr) $72 if they are enjoying it! 8359.202 Tu 1/21 - 2/25 5 - 6 p.m. Intro1(5&6yr) $54 A minimum of four participants 8360.203 Th 1/23 - 2/27 3:50 - 4:50 p.m. Intro1(5&6yr) $54 are requiredGym to hold a class. 8361.204 M 1/6 - 2/24 5:15-6:15 p.m. Intro 2 (7&up) $72 8408.201 M 1/6 - 2/24 4 - 5 p.m. Level 1 $72 8409.202 Tu 1/21 - 2/25 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Level 1 $54 CLICK3 HERE 8110.203 Th 1/23 - 2/27 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Level 1 $54 8411.204 Sa 1/11 - 3/01 9 - 10 a.m. Level 1 $72 Register Online GO! 8459.201 M 1/6 - 2/24 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Level 2 $80 8460.202 Tu 1/21 - 2/25 4 - 5:15 p.m. Level 2 $60 LOOK FOR 8461.203 Th 1/23 - 2/27 4 - 5:15 p.m. Level 2 $60 8462.204 Sa 1/11 - 3/01 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Level 2 $80 SPRING/SUMMER 8508.201 M 1/6 - 2/24 5 - 6:30 p.m. Level 3 $84 REGISTRATION 8509.202 Tu 1/21 - 2/25 6:30 - 8 p.m. Level 3 $63 DATES! 8510.203 Sa 1/11 - 3/01 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. Level 3 $84 View online the week of 8652.201 Jan. Feb TBA Advanced February 24th. 8551.201 Th 1/23 - 2/27 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Boys Rec $54 Online Registration begins 8602.201 Tu 1/21 - 2/25 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Boys Adv. $54 February 28, in office registration begins March 3. 8702.201 Jan./Feb. TBA PreTeam $150 8902.201 Th 1/23 - 2/27 7 - 8 p.m. Tumble 4 Dance $66
18 Register at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com Register Online GO! HOTLINE Dial 762-3010 for all sports and activity information and weather related announcements! VOLLEY GIFT CERTIFICATES BALL Gift Certificates Give the gift of recreation for all occa- sions! The perfect idea for all ages and interests! Youth Volleyball You may use this gift to purchase one of many pass options or for visiting our cardio/nautilus room, open Sundays at Lakes Area Recreation Gym. gym, weight room, pool activities, or participating in For youth in grades 3 - 6. Participants are encouraged our adult or youth programs. to wear an athletic t-shirt, shorts, and clean, dry, non- marking tennis shoes. Registration is limited, so sign Customized to fit your gift-giving needs! The possibili- up early! Each class is limited to 45 participants. ties are endless! Browse through our brochure for ideas. Gift certificates are available in any amount. Grades 3 - 4: A fun introduction to the basic skills of volleyball. Ultra light volleyballs will be used.
Grades 5 - 6: Develop your volleyball skills through practice and scrimmages.
CLASS DATES TIME GRADE FEE 1700.101 Sept. 15 - Nov. 3 1 - 2 p.m. 3rd & 4th $51 1701.102 Sept. 15 - Nov. 3 2 - 3 p.m. 5th & 6th $51
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL YouthVolleyBall OUR VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers assist Lakes Area Recreation in providing quality services and programs for Alexandria area resi- dents year round. Without our volunteers, it would be OPEN GYM difficult to continue to offer the quality recreation for youth, adults, and senior citizens. Volunteers are a vital part of our community. School’s out? Open Gym is on! VOLUNTEER PARENTS On most non-school weekdays the Lakes Area Recreation gym will be ARE NEEDED! open for school age kids to play basketball. This is open gym and will Show your support by getting involved not be a supervised activity. Fee: $2 in your child’s favorite sport and making a difference. Oct. 17, 18: 1:30 - 3 p.m. Nov. 27: 1:30 - 3 p.m. Dec. 26, 27: 1:30 - 3 p.m. CLICK HERE Jan. 20: 1:30 - 3 p.m. Feb. 17: 1:30 - 3 p.m. March 3 - 7: 1:30 - 3 p.m. Register Online GO!
Office: 320.762.2868 Hotline: 320.762.3010 19 ORGANIZATION CONTACT PHONE|WEBSITE ACE’s Basketball Larry Novotny 762-5154 AABA David Setterstrom 759-4056 Alexandria Area Hockey Tom Wosepka 762-0303 AASA Soccer Shawn Thelen www.alexandriasoccer.org Alex Basketball Club Wendy Kohler 846-4063 Alex Elementary Wrestling Tom Ellison 886-5699 Alex Figure Skating www.alexandriafi gureskating.org Alex Jaycees [email protected] www.alexjaycees.com Alex Area Tennis Association Steve Haug 762-2140 Alex Volleyball Club Becky Schlichting 701-261-4207 Alex Area YMCA Jeff Bartholomew alexandriaymca.com Community Ed Main Offi ce 762-3310 Diver’s Clubhouse Jeff Bosek 852-7139 Lakes Area Gymnastics Center 219-9724 Just for Kix Crystal Hoepner 491-6996 [email protected] LOL Girl Scouts Linda Bear 759-1196 MN Children’s Choir Shelly Engfer Triebenbach 320-296-1973 Schutz Tae Kwon Do Kevin Schutz 759-7298 USA Swim Club www.alexswimclub.org Women’s Hockey League Sue Justice 759-3162
YMCA Lakes Area Recreation Partnership For over three years the YMCA has had the good fortune to positively impact the lives of individuals and families through the breadth and scope of programs that contactsfocus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The needs of our community have changed, and the YMCA and Lakes Area Recre- ation have and will remain a central means to meeting them. We’ve always known that positive change only comes about when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. The YMCA and Lakes Area Recreation are teaming up to offer comprehensive, YMCA & progressive youth sports programming. The YMCA and Lakes Area Recreation are pleased to announce a program agreement. Our staff will jointly develop the progressive program curriculum LAR and will work together to provide quality programs in the area of basketball, foot- ball and baseball in the community. In simplest terms, the YMCA will provide programming in baseball, football, and basketball in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten, and Lakes Area Recreation will focus on grades 1st through 3rd grades and beyond. The YMCA and Lakes Area Recreation are committed to jointly programming and executing quality program curriculum for each sports program. The YMCA and Lakes Area Recreation will collectively market these programs through print and online materials to share program opportunities for kids and families in our community. To register for YMCA programs, you will continue to register via the YMCA web-site or at the YMCA office, and for Lakes Area Recreation programs you will register via the Lakes Area Recreation web-site or in person at Lakes Area Recre- ation.
For more information on YMCA Youth Sports Programs, please contact Gerry Hoelscher, 320-834-9622. For information on LAR Youth Sports Programs, please contact Todd Johnson, 320-762-2868.
20 Register at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com Register Online GO! 3rd & 4th Grade Flag Football For youth in grades 3 & 4 (’13 - ’14). The goal of this program is to familiarize future players with the game of football by teaching skills and drills through game situa- YMCA FLAG tions and controlled scrimmages. The program will FOOTBALL meet six times beginning September 7 through October 12. T-shirt included.Jefferson Senior High School Citizens Field YMCA Fall Flag Football CLASS DAYS|DATES TIME FEE (PRE-K/K) 1251.101 Sa | Sept. 7 - Oct. 12 8 - 9 a.m. $50 This program stresses the basic fundamentals of foot- ball, and applies them in game situations. All flag foot- ball participants will receive a t-shirt and an award. This program is held at the Nokomis Fields, behind Jefferson High School. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for this 34 ag football program, call (320) 834-9622.
Ages: Pre-K 1st - 3rd Grade YOUTH Dates: Sept. 7 - Oct. 12 Youth Basketball BASKETBALL Day: Saturdays Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m. 2013 - 2014 Fee: $25 (Member) $37.50 (Non-M) Lakes Area Recreation will be offering a ten-week Ages: Kindergarten winter basketball program for boys and girls in grades Dates: Sept. 7 - Oct. 12 1- 3. The season will run from December 7 until Febru- Day: Saturdays ary 22. The program will meet on Saturdays focusing Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. on the fundamentals of basketball. The success of this Fee: $30 (Member) $37.50 (Non-M) program depends on parent involvement, therefore, a parent coaches meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the University of MN Exten- sion Conference Room. Parent coaches are urged to come. Fee: $50 (Includes a t-shirt or jersey for your child to keep.) December 7 - February 22. 1st & 2nd Grade Flag Football This is an introduction to the game of football for youth CLASS GRADE TIME in grades 1st and 2nd. We will concentrate on the ba- 1506.202 BOYS 1st 8:30 a.m. sics of football through drills and game activities. The 1507.204 BOYS 2nd 9:30 a.m. program will meet six times beginning September 7 through October 12. T-shirt included. Jefferson 1508.205 BOYS 3rd 10:30 a.m. Senior High School Citizens Field ALL BOYS GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE AT VOYAGER
CLASS DAYS|DATES TIME FEE CLASS GRADE TIME 1250.102 Sa | Sept. 7 - Oct. 12 9 - 10 a.m. $50 1500.202 GIRLS 1st 8:30 a.m. 1501.204 GIRLS 2nd 9:30 a.m. 1502.205 GIRLS 3rd 10:30 a.m. CLICK HERE ALL GIRLS GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE AT WOODLAND Register Online GO! PARENTS- WE NEED YOUR HELP 1&2nd ag football A volunteer basketball parent/coaches meeting for coaches or parents who are interested in coaching will be held on 1-3 Youth BballWednesday, October 23th at 6:30 p.m. University of MN Extension Conference Room. Call 320-762-2868 for more information.
Office: 320.762.2868 Hotline: 320.762.3010 21 4th - 6th Grade Youth Basketball 2013 - 2014 Lakes Area Recreation will be running an eight week fall/winter basketball league for boys and girls in grades 4 - 6. Participants will practice one hour during the week, with scheduled scrimmages on Saturdays. The success of this program depends on parent in- volvement, therefore, a parent coaches meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the University of MN Extension Conference Room. Parent coaches are urged to come. Fee: $50 (Includes a t-shirt or jersey for your child to keep.) YMCA 3 on 3 League November 2 - January 11. Join us for a tournament style basketball league. In a CLASS GRADE TIME 3 on 3 game, players are forced to practice fundamen- tals. This allows players to learn and master the ba- 1509.101 BOYS 4th 8:00 a.m. sics before moving on to complex game play. Sign up 1510.103 BOYS 5th 9:15 a.m. as a team with 3-5 on a team. League winners receive 1511.105 BOYS 6th 10:30 a.m. t-shirts! ALL BOYS GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE AT DISCOVERY Sundays, October & November 5th Gr. Girls: 6 - 7 p.m. CLASS GRADE TIME 5th Gr. Boys: 7 - 8 p.m. 1503.101 GIRLS 4th 8:00 a.m. Adults: 8 - 9 p.m. Fee: $120/team 1504.103 GIRLS 5th 9:15 a.m. 1505.105 GIRLS 6th 10:30 a.m. ALL GIRLS GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE AT LAR GYM
YMCA Gym Rats Basketball (PRE-K/K) 4-6 GymYouth Rats Bball is an introductory basketball program that stresses the basic fundamentals of basketball, like passing, shooting, defense, rebounding and under- standing the beginning rules of the game. A combina- tion of staff and volunteers will coach this program. CLICK HERE Participants receive a T-shirt.
Ages: Pre-K Register Online GO! Dates: Nov. 2 - Dec. 14 Day: Saturdays Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m. Fee: $20 (Member) / $25 (Non-M)
Ages: Kindergarten Dates: Nov. 2 - Dec. 14 STOP Day: Saturdays 1 SPORTS SHOP Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Fee: $30 (Member) / $37.50 (Non-M) 514 BROADWAY • DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA TROPHIES • SIGNS • SPORTS • SCREEN PRINTING • EMBROIDERY 320-763-4333 R001953763 22 Register at www.LakesAreaRecreation.com Register Online GO! Now is the time to join!! Meet new friends and have fun learning the fundamentals of the amazing sport of competitive swimming. Alexandria Swim Club athletes will learn how hard work, discipline, and dedication can help them learn to set goals and achieve success in a lifelong sport.
The Fall/Winter season starts the beginning of October, and runs through Mid-March. Registration night will be held on Monday September 16, 2013 at 6:30pm at Calvary Lutheran Church’s Sanctuary.
For more information please check our website at www.alexswimclub.org or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alexandriaswimclub. Feel free to contact the Head Coach, David Molesworth at [email protected] or at (320)763-3023 with any further questions.
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207 Irving Street Alexandria, MN 56308
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Be a Part of Alexandria Cardinals Rink Rookie Hockey Program Rink Rookie Players are boys & girls that will be 1st or 2nd year players and are 4 to 9 years old. $75 for season registration (Majority of the equipment included!) An additional $25 refundable deposit on equipment is required.
To Register: Attend the Alexandria Area Hockey Association, AAHA, Fall registration at the Runestone Community Center
Thursday, September 5th 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. R001953730 Saturday, September 7th 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
-May include Fundraising Activities. -Prior to registration each hockey player may have to register with USA Hockey depending on age.