Athletics - Youth

Our Philosophy
Our athletic programs emphasize quality over quantity where all children have an equal opportunity to learn and develop. This is done in a safe, social and fun environment to help children reach their potential.

Our coaching staff is committed to incorporating sportsmanship, teamwork, and good health into the teaching of the individual sports skills. Limited enrollment in all programs and a low instructor to student ratio provides a safe environment and results in learning excellence.

Please contact our office at 929-1155 with any new suggestions you may have for athletic programming.

Mary Kelly Youth Gymnastics... over 40 years

a tradition in excellence

5 Saturdays, September 29 - October 27

Directors: Lindsay Hermsen and Abby Zubella

About the directors:

Lindsay Hermsen graduated from Bay Port High School in 2009. She competed in gymnastics for the Green Bay Gymstars YMCA for nine years, and now competes for UW-Oshkosh. She has taught gymnastics classes for five years, and has coached competitive girls for two years. She is majoring in elementary education with a minor in German.

Abby Zubella graduated from Appleton West High school in 2009. She has been participating in gymnastics for fifteen years, and she competes on the UW Oshkosh gymnastics team. Her major is anthropology and she is also studying dental hygiene. Abby has been coaching gymnastics for six years.

* Due to a scheduling conflict there no will no class on April 28. Class will meet on March 31, April 7, 14, 21 and May 5.

Parent, Infants & Toddlers in Motion: ages 10 months to 3 years
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Parents come and join the fun in this new class. You will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with your child in a safe environment exploring balance, coordination, rhythm and more. You and your child will experience music and movement activities and learn how to jump, climb and land safely as your child explores the world around them. Fee: $29 REGISTER

Location: UW-Fond du Lac Physical Education Building (West Parking Lot),

Run, Jump and Tumble (Ages 3-4)
9:10 - 10:00 a.m.

Bring your friends and get ready to run, jump and tumble! This beginner gymnastics program is sure to excite your preschool aged child. With music, exploratory movement and basic gymnastics, this class will offer the opportunity for your child to increase his/her attention span, balance and coordination while meeting new friends and having fun! Strengthening listening skills, following oral directions, cooperation and taking turns are necessary skills for young children; add in the opportunity to expend energy and explore physical capabilities…this class is a winner! Enrollment limited to 36 students. Participant to staff ratio: 8/1. Fee: $39 REGISTER

Location: UW-Fond du Lac Physical Education Building (West Parking Lot)

Tiny Tumblers (Ages 5-6)

10:10 - 11:25 a.m.

Let’s get ready to tumble! Does your child like to climb, flip, roll and run? Then this exciting class of music, movement and basic gymnastics is for you. This beginning program for children ages five to six uses gymnastics to teach balance, coordination and flexibility while meeting new friends and having fun! Children will have the opportunity to explore gymnastics equipment and physical activity in creative ways that keep them motivated and excited for more! Enrollment limited to 36 students. Participant to staff ratio: 8/1. Fee: $49 REGISTER

Location UW-FDL Physical Education Building (West Parking Lot)

Youth Gymnastics (Ages 7-12)
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Gymnastics is taken a step further in this program for children ages seven through twelve. Participants will explore gymnastics equipment while learning intermediate skills and tricks, in addition to gaining strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Gymnastics is a fantastic way to gain self-esteem and meet new friends and this class gets kids moving, while challenging themto learn the amazing physical capabilities of their bodies! Join us for the fun! Enrollment limited to 36 students. Participant to staff ratio: 8/1. Fee: $49 REGISTER

Location: UW-Fond du Lac Physical Education Building (West Parking Lot)

Tee-Ball: Preschool/Kindergarten
5 Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2012
Games at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 pm

Director: Beth Olson, Lakeshore Elementary Phy Ed

Your child will learn the basics of throwing, catching and batting along with how to run the bases and field a ball in a positive and fun environment! The first twenty-five minutes will be spent on drills followed by thirty-five minutes of game time. Scores and outs will not be kept, and all will have a chance to bat one time per inning. Teams are made up of ten players. Registration limited to 120 participants and it fills every year so don’t wait to register! Must be 4 years of age by program start date. Registration deadline: June 15, 2012. Game schedules will be mailed to participants one week prior to the program start date. Participant to staff ratio: 10/1. Rain date: August 13. Parent volunteers are needed. If interested, please indicate on registration form. Fee: $39 includes t-shirt. REGISTER

Location: to be determined.

*Parent Clinic Night!
The first night of Tee-ball, parents will be given the opportunity to learn the basics of baseball and how to reinforce and develop your child’s skills at home. Coaches will provide instruction while parents and children work together using activities to be done at home.

Tee-Ball: Grades 1–2
5 Mondays and Wednesdays,
July 9 – August 8, 2012
Games at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 pm

Director: Beth Olson, Lakeshore Elementary Phy Ed

Your child will learn the basics of throwing, catching and batting along with how to run the bases and field a ball in a positive and fun environment! The first twenty-five minutes will be spent on drills followed by thirty-five minutes of game time. Scores and outs will not be kept, and all will have a chance to bat one time per inning. Teams are made up of ten players. Registration deadline: June 15, 2012. Game schedules will be mailed to participants one week prior to the program start date. Participant to staff ratio: 10/1. Rain date: August 13. Parent volunteers are needed. If interested, please indicate on registration form. Fee: $49 includes t-shirt. REGISTER

Location: to be determined.

 

Little Kickers Outdoor Academy
August 13–16
Preschool/Kindergarten: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Grades 1–4: 6:00–7:15 p.m.

Director: Luke Peltonen

The PK/K program is a fun-filled, pressure-free introduction to sports for your budding soccer player. Instruction centers on fun activities that encourages children to explore their physical abilities, while also including a ball. The age appropriate curriculum will engage all players, even newcomers with no experience. This program is
all about having fun! Must be 4 years of age by camp start date.

Sessions for Grades 1 & 2 continue to offer players a fun-filled environment while focusing on individual skills and solving soccer problems with a partner. Players in Grades 3 & 4 continue to hone their soccer skills through the participation in small group activities. The curricular emphasis on small-sided soccer makes for an enjoyable experience and leads to greater ball handling skills. These sessions are all about player development! Fee: $39 includes t-shirt. REGISTER

Location UW-FDL Physical Education Building (West Parking Lot)

Golf Academy for Kids (Beginner)
Session 1
June 18-22, Monday-Friday
Grades K-1: 12:45–1:45 pm
Grades 2-4: 2:00–3:00 pm
Grades 5-8: 3:15–4:15 pm

Director: Patti Pelischek

This is where it begins! Learn basic golf fundamentals including: grip, stance, swing, rules and etiquette. Some equipment provided; bring your own clubs if you have them. Enrollment limited to 10 students per session. The $69 fee includes instruction and awards.REGISTER

Location UW-FDL Physical Education Building (West Parking Lot)

Golf Academy for Kids (Beginner)
Session 2
5 Wednesdays, July 11- August 8
Grades K-1: 8:30–9:30 am
Grades 2-3: 9:45–10:45 am
Grades 4-6: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Grades 7–8: 12:15–1:15 pm

Director: Patti Pelischek

This is the same as Session 1 but on different dates! The fee of $69 includes and awards. REGISTER

Location UW-FDL Physical Education Building (West Parking Lot)

Basketball Skills
7 Sundays, September 16 – October 28
Grades 3-7: Noon–2:00 p.m.
Grades 8-12: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Director: Cheryl Mohr

This program has run for 22 consecutive years giving boys and girls the opportunity to learn the basics of the game. Cheryl will take you back to the basics as you will learn about shooting, dribbling, passing, defense and many of the finer points of the game of basketball. Fee: $99 REGISTER

Location UW-FDL Physical Education Building (West Parking Lot)

Parents, assume your child is registered unless otherwise notified. Please record your course on your calendar! Refunds are given before the first class session and include a $10 cancellation fee.