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HOPKINS–MINNETONKA RECREATION 2020 SUMMER PROGRAMS REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 10 AT 8 A.M. minnetonkamn.gov/register OPEN June 5–Aug. 23 SHADY OAK 5200 SHADY OAK ROAD Shady BEACHOak Beach is an 85-acre recreational area with 76 feet of sandy beach shoreline and clear spring-fed waters. The facility is owned by the City of Hopkins and operated by the City of Minnetonka. AMENITIES • Lifeguards • Concessions • Canoe, kayak and • Water tables • Swimming beach • Changing area paddleboard rental • Water misters • High dive • Inflatables • Sand volleyball • Playground FEES AND MORE INFORMATION See pages 84–85 for complete details regarding season passes and daily admission fees, policies, programming options and more. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ......................................2 Registration ...................................................4 Community Events ........................................5 Preschool Programs .......................................9 Youth Programs ...........................................16 Teen Programs .............................................33 Adult Athletics and Programs .....................37 Senior Services ............................................42 Williston Fitness Center ...............................53 Fitness .........................................................55 Tennis ...........................................................59 GENERAL INFORMATION Aquatics .......................................................67 Ice Skating ...................................................74 Amenities • Facilities • Parks .......................79 Facilities and Parks Map ..............................86 Hopkins–Minnetonka Recreation Services [email protected] n 952-939-8203 n minnetonkamn.gov/register 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Recreation Services Mission Statement To develop, promote and provide programs and facilities in anticipation of and in response to the recreational needs and interests of the community. To accomplish our mission, we have established the following goals: • To provide quality customer service • To hire and maintain a staff that is professional in their abilities and responsive to the needs of the public • To be fiscally responsible • To strengthen our department’s identity in the GENERAL INFORMATION Hopkins-Minnetonka community • To provide and promote diversified recreational Financial Aid: Scholarships programs, services and facilities that improve one’s The Richard Wilson Scholarship Fund provides quality of life financial aid to Hopkins and Minnetonka residents participating in joint recreation Weather Hotline sponsored programs. Call the weather hotline at 952-939-8355 for Scholarship Information information on program or event cancelations. • Available to Hopkins and Minnetonka For information about the status of senior programs, residents. Proof of residency will be required. call 952-939-8393. • Financial assistance provided to children ages 18 and younger. Inclusion Services • Applicants receive $100 per person annually, expiring at the end of the calendar year. The cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka encourage individuals with disabilities to register for general • Scholarships will be issued within five business recreation programs. Please call 952-939-8323 at least days of application submission for eligible two weeks prior to the start of the program if inclusion applicants. services are needed. • Scholarships are contingent upon scholarship Inclusion staff will work with individuals to determine fund balance. needs and arrange for the necessary assistance. • A completed scholarship application and one Requests received without a two-week notice are supporting financial document are required. not guaranteed, and a parent or caregiver may be • Scholarships are not granted for adult sport required to arrange for their own assistance. leagues, facility memberships, rentals, private lessons or Kids’ Corner. • Applications will remain confidential. • Contact Recreation Services at 952-939-8203 for an application. 2 Hopkins–Minnetonka Recreation Services [email protected] n 952-939-8203 n minnetonkamn.gov/register Community Athletic Organizations Glen Lake Mighty Mites Ages 5–12 glmightymites.com Girls Athletic League (GAL) Softball Grades K–12 galsoftball.org Hopkins Area Little League Ages 4–12 hopkinslittleleague.com Hopkins Baseball Association Ages 13–18 hopkinsbaseball.com Hopkins Girls Fast Pitch Softball Ages 5–18 hopkinsfastpitch.com Invest In Our GENERAL INFORMATION Hopkins Lacrosse Association Grades 3–8 hopkinslax.org Youngest Residents Studies show that dynamic, well-designed Hopkins Rugby Club Grades Pre K–12 hopkinsrugby.com recreation programs – like those offered by Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services Hopkins Youth Hockey Association – help young people achieve physical, Grades Pre K–12 hopkinshockey.com emotional and social wellness. Organized activities like these play a key role in youth Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club development. And they’re a whole lot of Pre K–12 lmfsc.org fun, too. Minnesota Synchronettes (synchronized swimming) We need your support to ensure that our Ages 6–19 mnsynchronettes.org recreation programs remain inclusive and available to all local youth. Minnetonka Baseball Association Ages 5–18 minnetonkabaseball.org Minnetonka Big Willow Youth Baseball Ages 4–12 bigwillowbaseball.com Please consider donating to the Minnetonka Girls Softball Association Richard Wilson Recreation Scholarship Fund. Grades K–12 tonkasoftball.org Give online at minnetonkamn.gov/register, Minnetonka Lacrosse Association or call 952-939-8203. Thank you for Ages 14–18 mtkalax.org supporting our youngest residents. Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association Ages Pre K–12 tonkahockey.org Data Privacy Act/Tennessen Warning Plymouth/Wayzata Youth Baseball Association Your name, address, telephone number, and other Ages 6–18 pwyba.com identifying information are private and cannot be given to the general public. We need this information Plymouth/Wayzata Youth Softball Association to enroll you in the program and to be able to contact Grades K–12 pwysa.com you if necessary. If you do not provide the information, Tonka United Soccer the participant may not be able to enroll in the Pre K–12 tonkaunited.org requested program. This information will be provided to the coaches and members of any team that you are on and to authorized recreation personnel who have a need to know. This information about a minor is available to both parents, unless the minor requests that it be withheld and provides compelling reasons to support the request. Hopkins–Minnetonka Recreation Services [email protected] n 952-939-8203 n minnetonkamn.gov/register 3 REGISTRATION Payment Summer 2020 Payment must be made at the time of registration by Registration cash, check or Visa, MasterCard or Discover card. Tuesday, March 10 Program Withdrawal 8 a.m. and Refund Policy • Participants wishing to withdraw from a program REGISTRATION must do so at least one week prior to the start of Online the program or by the stated registration deadline. Access the online registration system at • Refunds are granted when a program is canceled minnetonkamn.gov/register. Log in with your due to low enrollment. username and password or create an account if you • No refund is granted for a single class canceled don’t already have one. All due to circumstances beyond they city’s control (i.e. Williston members have power outages, weather, etc.). an account. Call for your login information prior to • Partial refunds after the start of the program are registration day, if needed. only considered if injury or serious illness occurs and must be approved by the program manager. A Create Account physician’s verification may be required. • Go to minnetonkamn.gov/register • Refunds can take up to three weeks to process. • Select “Create an Account” • Enter all required information (all family members, Photo Policy contact information and birthdates must be entered Photographs and video are occasionally taken of – make sure birthdate year is correct) participants while they are in programs, special events, city facilities, or enjoying parks. Please be Phone aware that these photos may be published by the Call 952-939-8203 between 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., City of Minnetonka. Monday–Friday. Liability Waiver In Person In consideration of entry into a program(s), I state • Recreation Services, Minnetonka City Hall, and affirm that participation in the program(s) is 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka voluntary. I understand that the program(s) are not an essential service provided by the city; that certain • Senior Services, Minnetonka Community Center*, risks are inherent and that these risks, anticipated 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka or unanticipated, may result in injury or damage to • Williston Fitness Center*, persons and/or property. I hereby assume all risks in 14509 Minnetonka Drive, Minnetonka connection with the program(s); agree to hold the • Ice Arena*, 3401 Williston Road, Minnetonka city or anyone acting on behalf of the city harmless and waive any right to make claims or bring lawsuits *Senior Services, Williston Center and Ice Arena staff for any injury or damages related to the alleged can take in-person registrations for programs specific negligence of the city. This waiver does not apply to to their facilities. any injuries or damages that are a result of willful, wanton or intentional misconduct by the city or anyone acting on behalf of the