Programs Brochure Winter 2017-2018

For more information on special interest classes and other Parks and Recreation events, visit QueenCreek.org/Recreation, or call 480-358-3700.

QC PARKS AND RECREATION 21802 South Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 3 EXPERIENCETHEQC Table of Contents Registration Information ...... 4 Arts and Hobbies ...... 5-6 Dance, Tumbling, Cheer and Music ...... 7-12 Sample Dance Classes...... 14

LEARN Equestrian Classes ...... 16 Fitness ...... 17 Preschool ...... 17 Sports and Martial Arts ...... 18-19 Specialty Programs ...... 20

PLAY Special Events and Festivals ...... 21

The Town of Queen Creek wants to provide you and your family with the highest quality recreational activities by promoting social interactions through a variety of safe, fun and affordable special interest classes. Please join us at the Library Recreation Annex at 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., to participate in any of our one-day workshops and weekly programs. LIVE

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Registration Information

Registration Methods • Registration must be completed two business Refund Policy Registrations are accepted via options listed below: days prior to the fi rst class meeting. • Refunds will be given for cancellations • Class fees must be submitted in full at the time received prior to the fi rst day of class. Refunds • Online (credit card): Registration accepted of registration. Supply fees must be paid in requested after class will be on a case by online at QueenCreek.org/Recreation. Please cash and submitted to the instructor on the fi rst case basis. Refunds by check will take 4-6 note an ActiveNet account needs to be estab- day of class. weeks for processing. Refunds by credit card lished and approved before registration can • If a class you registered for is full, you may will be returned to the card used for initial be completed online. choose to be placed on a waiting list in the payment. Requests for refunds must be given in writing. • Walk-In (cash, check, credit card, money order you registered. There is no guarantee • Failure to attend a program or “no shows” order, travelers check) Bring registration form of placement. If a class you registered for will not be granted a refund. and full payment to the Recreation Services has low enrollment, you will be contacted to offi ce, 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., discuss alternate options. Americans with Disabilities Act Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. In compliance with the ADA, the Town of Queen Fridays Creek Recreation Division encourages those with • Mail (checks only, payable to Town of Queen Residency Requirements Registration fees are based on Town of Queen disabilities to participate in our programs. If you Creek) Send completed form and full payment Creek residency. Proof of residency is required by have special needs, please call us at 480-358- to: Town of Queen Creek 22350 S. Ellsworth providing two of the following fi ve documents: utility 3700. Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 bill, water bill, property tax statement, IRS federal income tax fi ling statement or bank check with cur- Photo Disclaimer Registration and Enrollment Policy rent address. The Town of Queen Creek Recreation Division may • Registration for Town of Queen Creek from time to time photograph or videotape program residents begins November 6. Non-resident Class Cancellation Policy participants and recreational users of facilities registration begins November 13. Town of Queen Creek reserves the right to cancel, for publication and use as the Division deems • Early registration is recommended. Every class combine, or divide classes; to change time, date, necessary. Unless informed otherwise at the time a has a minimum and maximum enrollment to or place of meeting; to change the instructor assign- participant registers for a recreation program, the ensure a quality experience. ments and to make other revisions that may become Division will presume that consent to be photo- graphed or videotaped has been given by facility • Faxed registration forms and telephone necessary. If class is cancelled by the Town, partici- and program users. registration will not be accepted. pant will be notifi ed and a full refund or credit will be processed. 18 EXPERIENCETHEQC Winter2017

SPORTS AND MARTIAL ARTS Self Defense - Combat Hapkido (Teen/Adult) (13+ yrs) Combat Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile discipline of self-protection Amazing Athletes (0-5 yrs) that includes an extensive variety of joint locks, strikes, kicks, pressure points, Action packed class gives your child an introduction to nine different sports (soccer, ground survival and weapon disarming techniques. It is not “play” karate, nor sport basketball, football, volleyball, golf, tennis, hockey, lacrosse, and baseball) as well driven. as fun exercises and challenging obstacle courses, to enhance your child’s gross Instructor: David Rivas motor development. Parents have the option to purchase a t-shirt for $10. Fees: Resident $110; Non-Resident $120; discounts for additional family members. Instructor: Amazing Athletes Staff Day Time Date(s) T & Th 6:45-8 p.m. Session A: 12/5-12/28 Fees: Residents $105, Non-Residents $115 T & Th 6:45-8 p.m. Session B: 1/2-1/30 Day Time Date(s) Th 9-9:40 a.m. 12/7-2/15 T & Th 6:45-8 p.m. Session C: 2/1-2/27 *No class 12/28 & 1/4 Soccer Shots (2-5 yrs) Lim Karate (3-5 yrs/ 6-8 yrs/ 9-12 yrs/ 13+ yrs) Soccer Shots is an introductory program offered to children ages 2-5 that meets Through learning this sport facet and traditional karate from Hawaii, students will once a week at daycare centers, schools and parks throughout Town. We teach greatly benefi t through respect, discipline, physical fi tness, and self-confi dence. Sup- soccer skills, improving balance, coordination and agility, as well as important ply fee due to the instructors on the fi rst day of class. concepts such as teamwork, sharing and respect. Stuart Lyall, Soccer Shots Instructors: George & Patrice Lim Instructor: Founders’ Park Fees: Residents $55; Non-Residents $65; Supplies $55 (uniform and belt) Location: Residents $140; Non-Residents $150 Age Day Time Date(s) Fees: 3-5 yrs T/W/TH 5-5:30 p.m. Session A: 12/5-12/14 Age Day Time Date(s) 6-8 yrs T/W/TH 5-5:45 p.m. Session A: 12/5-12/14 2 yrs W 4-4:30 p.m. 1/24-4/4 9-12 yrs T/W/TH 5:45-6:30 p.m. Session A: 12/5-12/14 *No class 3/14 13 + yrs T/W/TH 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session A: 12/5-12/14 3-5 yrs W 4:30-5 p.m. 1/24-4/4 *No class 3/14 Age Day Time Date(s) 3-5 yrs T/W/TH 5-5:30 p.m. Session B: 1/2-1/31 6-8 yrs T/W/TH 5-5:45 p.m. Session B: 1/2-1/31 9-12 yrs T/W/TH 5:45-6:30 p.m. Session B: 1/2-1/31 13 + yrs T/W/TH 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session B: 1/2-1/31 Age Day Time Date(s) 3-5 yrs T/W/TH 5-5:30 p.m. Session C: 2/6-2/28 6-8 yrs T/W/TH 5-5:45 p.m. Session C: 2/6-2/28 9-12 yrs T/W/TH 5:45-6:30 p.m. Session C: 2/6-2/28 13 + yrs T/W/TH 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session C: 2/6-2/28

Mighty Kicks Soccer (3-8 yrs) Mighty Kicks is coming to Queen Creek! Eight consecutive weeks of individualized soccer skills training, plus developing character and confi dence in motor skills with a soccer ball. Classes are age specifi c and instructed by Wayne Pirmann. Wayne has 40+ years of soccer experience including at the college and pro levels. Inter- ested students are invited to participate in a free demo day held Tuesday, January 9 and Saturday, January 13. Enrollment fee includes a t-shirt and other giveaways. To learn more about Mighty Kicks Soccer and to register for demo day and classes, visit mightykickseastvalley.net. Classes held at Founders’ Park 22407 S. Ellsworth Rd. Instructor: Wayne Pirmann Fees: $114 Age Day Time Date(s) 3-5 yrs T 9:30-10:10 a.m. 1/16-3/6 *Free Demo Day 1/9, 9:30-10 a.m. 3-5 yrs S 9:30-10:10 a.m. 1/20-3/10 *Free Demo Day 1/13, 9:30-10 a.m. Age Day Time Date(s) 6-8 yrs S 10:20-11:30 a.m. 1/20-3/10 *Free Demo Day 1/13, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Self Defense - Combat Hapkido (Youth) (6-12 yrs) Combat Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile discipline of self-protection that includes an extensive variety of joint locks, strikes, kicks, pressure points, ground survival and weapon disarming techniques. It is not “play” karate, nor sport driven. Instructor: David Rivas Fees: Resident $55; Non-Resident $65; Supplies: $50. Day Time Date(s) Adult Kickball (Co-Rec) (18+ yrs) T & Th 6-6:40 p.m. Session A: 12/5-12/28 Bringing kickball to the East Valley to have fun, meet new people, and kick some T & Th 6-6:40 p.m. Session B: 1/2-1/30 balls! Players asked to sign up individually with teams organized by the league T & Th 6-6:40 p.m. Session C: 2/1-2/27 before the season. You can request to be on a particular team. Each team must have 12 ballers on the roster, with 10 players on the fi eld and at least four women on the fi eld at a time. Visit: www.facebook.com/EastValleyKickball for more information. Games held at Founders’ Park 22407 S. Ellsworth Road. Instructor: East Valley Kickball Association Location: Founders’ Park Fees: Residents $50; Non-Residents $60 Day Time Date(s) M 7-9 p.m. Session A: 1/29-3/26 F 7-9 p.m. Session A: 1/5-3/2 M 7-9 p.m. Session B: 4/16-6/11 F 7-9 p.m. Session B: 3/23-5/18 19 Taekwondo Olympic Style: Beg/Int (Family) Students learn the Korean martial art of Taekwondo, as practiced for the Olympics. Taekwondo is known for its dynamic and powerful kicks while teaching self-confi - dence and developing self-esteem. Classes include physical and mental exercises. Progress is measured through the practice of self-defense, form (similar to Katas), Taekwondo sparring and power board breaking. Supply fee due to the instructor on the fi rst day of class. Instructor: Henry W. Jenkins Fees: Resident $70; Non-Resident $80; Supplies $40 (uniform); $15 (belt promotion test fee) Day Time Date(s) M/W/Th 4:30-5:30 p.m. Session A: 11/29-12/21 M/W/Th 4:30-5:30 p.m. Session B: 1/3-1/29 M/W/Th 4:30-5:30 p.m. Session C: 2/5-2/28

Taekwondo Olympic Style: Adv (Family) Advance training classes will focus on physical conditioning, sparring, self-defense and advanced forms. Classes will simulate Taekwondo competition tournaments. Students should have six months or equivalent martial arts experience, complete sparring gear and uniform. Supply fee due to the instructor on the fi rst day of class. Instructor: Henry W. Jenkins Fees: Resident $70; Non-Resident $80; Supplies $40 (uniform); $20 (belt promotion test fee) Day Time Date(s) M/W/Th 5:30-6:30 p.m. Session A: 11/29-12/21 M/W/Th 5:30-6:30 p.m. Session B: 1/3-1/29 M/W/Th 5:30-6:30 p.m. Session C: 2/5-2/28 OlympicOlympic StyleStyle TrainingTraining Taekwondo Olympic Style for Adults/Seniors (18+) Receive benefi ts of body conditioning through stretching, breathing, meditation, movement of body through martial art forms to improve confi dence and techniques of self defense. Supply fee due to the instructor on the fi rst day of class. Instructor: Henry W. Jenkins Fees: Residents $70; Non-Residents $80; Supplies $40 (uniform); $20 (belt promo- tion test fee) Day Time Date(s) M/W/TH 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session A: 11/29-12/21 Taekwondo M/W/Th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session B: 1/3-1/29 M/W/Th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session C: 2/5-2/28 is known for its dynamic and powerful kicks for self-defense TOWN OF QUEEN CREEK OFFICIAL YOUTH SPORTS PARTNERS while teaching self-confidence and developing self-esteem. Youth Soccer - Arizona Soccer Club For information or to register for the winter 2018 Arizona Soccer Club season, visit www.arizonasoccerclub.com TAEKWONDO CLASS Monday, Wednesday Youth Baseball - Queen Creek Little League For information or to register for the spring 2018 Little League Baseball season, visit & Thursday Evenings www.queencreeklittleleague.org

Youth Softball - QC Heat Classes available For information or to register for the spring 2018 Little League Softball season, visit www.qcheat.org for all ages: • BEGINNER- INTERMEDIATE Advertise in the • ADVANCED • ADULTS & SENIORS Next Edition of Bring this ad to class for Henry Jenkins, “Experience Queen Creek” 4th Degree Master Black $10 OFF Belt, World Taekwondo For rates and information, student Federation call 480-982-7799 registration fee Call (1st class only) 480-988-2503 www.masterhenryjenkins.net