It’s official! We are very excited to offer you the ability to easily and securely view and register for programs online beginning Jan. 3rd, 2012. Visit our new

online registration page and get active @ www.wellingtonrec.com.

You may also register for activities (by the registration deadline) at the WRC, 202 S. Jefferson, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and/or phone in with a credit/debit card. Visit Facebook Wellington Recreation for easy access to program details and changes in schedules.

Memorial Auditorium You may reach a staff member concerning matters regarding the Memorial Auditorium Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:00 pm, by calling 620-326-3323. The Memorial Auditorium has a walking path that is used each week day. It is located on the perimeters of the concourse area in the gym.

Wellington Recreation Commission The WRC is operated through the USD 353. It is governed by five selected residents of Wellington who give their services to the community. The WRC Board holds its regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of

each month at 7:00 am at the Recreation Center. Residents are invited to attend and are welcome to make suggestions or comments to improve the programs or facilities offered.

Wellington Fitness Center The FC, 620-326-3435 is located on the 2nd floor of the Memorial Auditorium. It is open Mon.-Thurs., 5:30 am-9:00 pm, Fri., 5:30 am-7:00 pm, Sat., 6:00 -12:00 pm & Sun., 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.

FC Membership Special Begin the New Year feeling your best! Enjoy a 1-Year Membership to the Fitness Center at GREAT SAVINGS! All new memberships also include a FREE Fitness Assessment. 1 Year Single (50% savings/6 mo. FREE) $160 1 Year Family (47% savings) $250 1 Year Single Senior (46% savings) $110 1 Year Family Senior (46% savings) $190 Offer Expires Jan. 31st, 2012. Fees must be paid in full at the at time of enrollment.

GENTLE YOGA Explore gentle movements to increase flexibility, strength

and well-being. Students are led through stretches, yoga

postures and breathing practices, then guided into deep

relaxation. Ideal for those with chronic pain or stress,

illness or injury. Leave your troubles behind, wear com-

fortable clothing and join us!

DAY/TIME: Tue. &Thur., 6:45—7:30 p.m.

PRICE: $25

INSTRUCTOR: Sadie Black, CT

LOCATION: Memorial Auditorium

MINIMUM: 7 MAXIMUM: 25

Not sure which classes are right for you? Preview our variety of classes for FREE to help you decide! Register

by Jan. 9th at the WRC or on-line @ www.wellingtonrec.com.

Hi/LO FUSION

An energetic, upbeat aerobics class that is sure to get your body mov-

ing with high and low impact movements. A great workout for all

levels of fitness enthusiasts, this class combines cardiovascular train-

ing and toning exercises, for a superior total body workout.

Hi/Lo utilizes a wide range of equipment including kickboxing, resis-

tance bands, and free weights with access the Fitness Center on Sat-

urdays with a prescribed workout.

DAY/TIME: Tue. &Thur., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

PRICE: $30

INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Murphy, CT

LOCATION: Wellington Recreation Center

MINIMUM: 7 MAXIMUM: 25

SELF-DEFENSE

BOOT CAMP Join Doug Bruce, experienced

karate instructor for this FREE

Boot Camp every Monday and

Wednesday, @ the Memorial

Auditorium. Must be a member

of the Fitness Center.

DAYS: Mon. & Wed.

DATE: On-going starting Jan.

9th

PRICE: FREE

TIME: 5:30-6:30 pm

INSTRUCTOR: Doug Bruce

LOCATION: Memorial Aud.

ZUMBA FITNESS Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms with easy to follow

moves to create a dynamic program that will blow you

away! Join Cindy for routines featuring aerobic/fitness

interval training with fast and slow rhythms that tone and

sculpt the body.

DAY/TIME: Mon. & Thur., 7:00-8:00 pm

PRICE: $25

INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Tracy, CT

MINIMUM: 7 MAXIMUM 16

EARLY YOGA Coming in May– start the

day off right with this

early edition of yoga with

experienced Yoga Instruc-

tor, Sadie Black. Each

yoga pose will transition

into different advanced

stretching techniques.

Dates, days and times will

be available at a later date

on the WRC Facebook

account and our website.

DAY/TIME: TBD

LOCATION: WRC

BUTZ & GUTZ This core conditioning class will focus on the front and rear of core

stability. Discover the exciting combination of yoga, flexibility train-

ing and strength training to tighten your abs, lower back and glutes

DAY/TIME: Mondays, 6:15-7:00 pm

PRICE: $16

INSTRUCTOR: Sadie Black, CT

LOCATION:net.Wellington Recreation Centeractive.com/w

MINIMUM: 7 MAX: 16

FITNESS CLASS SESSIONS FREE TRIAL; Jan. 9-21 Session 1; Jan. 23-Feb. 18 Session 2; Feb. 20-Mar. 17

Session 3; Mar. 26– Apr.21 Session 4; Apr. 23– May 19

Classes on this page are designed for ages 14 through adult. Classes will not be held during Spring Break

Mar. 19th-23rd.

PERSONAL TRAINING Personal Training consists of one-on-one hourly ses-

sions with the Fitness Center‟s qualified trainers;

Debbie Murphy and Amber Burden. During these

sessions, members are introduced to new exercises,

instructed in proper technique, and given advice on

nutrition. Sessions usually include a cardiovascular

warm-up followed by strength training and ends with

stretching.

Who would benefit from Personal Training?

Everyone! Debbie and Amber can help you gain

speed and strength for a specific sport, or help you

with goals of weight loss or gain. Whatever your goal

is, we will help you achieve it!

5-K TRAINING CAMP

Doing a 5K run can add a new level of challenge

and interest to your exercise program, and is also a

great distance (3.1 miles) for a beginner. Join Airily

as she eases you into this 8 week program. The camp

will include stretches, walking, jogging and running

to prepare you for the Wichita St. Patrick‟s Day

Run/Walk in March! This program will get you fit

and transform you from a couch potato to a runner.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

& Saturdays

Time: 12:15-12:45 pm

8 Week Camp: Jan. 9th-Mar. 2nd

Price: $35

Ages: 12 & up

Instructor: Airily Cornejo

Location: Mem. Aud. / FC

Minimum: 5 Maximum: 12

The Biggest Loser program is

back to help you make 2012 a

great year! Challenge yourself to

lose weight and keep it off. The

ultimate goal of the Biggest Loser

is for you to establish new,

healthy eating and exercise habits.

The entry fee covers the winter-spring months

and provides weekly support meetings and

weighs ins, a Biggest Loser Calorie Counter

Book and Journal record (containing both your

weekly body fat percentage loss and weekly

weight loss by pounds). *All participants must

be a members of the Fitness Center.

Support Meetings: Thursdays

Jan 5th-May 24th, 6:45-7:30 pm

@ the Rec Center, $25 Winter-Spring fee

THE BIGGEST LOSER

Ongoing Fitness Classes– Winter/Spring 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

am

am

10:30-11:15am

Silver Sneakers 10:30-11:15am

Silver Sneakers 11am-12:30pm

Goju-Ryu Karate

pm 12:15-12:45pm

5-K Training

12:15-12:45pm

5-K Training

12:15-12:45pm

5-K Training

12:15-12:45pm

5-K Training

pm 5:30-6:30pm Self Defense Boot Camp

6:15-7pm

Butz & Gutz

5:30-6:30pm

Hi/Lo Fusion

5:30-6:30pm Self Defense Boot Camp

Jumpin‟ Jelly Beans

5:30-6:15pm

5:30-6:30pm

Hi/Lo Fusion

6:45-7:30pm

Biggest Loser

pm 7-8pm

Zumba Fitness

6:45-7:30pm

Gentle Yoga

7-9pm

Goju-Ryu Karate

6:45-7:30pm

Gentle Yoga

7-8pm

Zumba Fitness

STUDENT SPECIAL

All students, high school and college, may purchase a one month

membership for ONLY $10, to the Fitness Center thru the end of

May! Students must show their current Student ID (or other proof of

current enrollment) when purchasing their memberships at the FC.

Students 14 & 15 years old must have an adult member (18 or older)

with them to work out. 16 year olds may work out alone.

SilverSneakers©

The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is the nation’s

leading exercise program designed exclusively for older

adults. Join our Silver Sneakers instructor, Crystal Dawson stay active

and have fun all at the same time! Move to the music through a

variety of exercises designed to in increase muscular strength,

range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. To find

out more, call the Fitness Center, 326-3435. This class is Free

of charge and held at the Memorial Auditorium.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, ongoing 10:30-11:15 am

INSTRUCTOR: Crystal Dawson

WHS CHEERLEADING CAMP Join the WHS Cheerleading squad in this fun and

energetic class! Participants will be taught cheers,

chants, stunts, jumps, and dance routines. Partici-

pants need to wear tennis shoes or dancing shoes,

and comfortable clothes. New this year! Class fee

includes a Cheer Camp t-

shirt that will be worn at the

performance.

Register by Friday, Feb. 3rd

so that we may get your t-

shirt order in.

The class will perform their

routine that they learn at

halftime of the WHS boys basketball game on

Homecoming night, Friday, Feb. 10th. The game

will start at 7:30 pm.

PRACTICES: Sun., Feb. 5th, 2-4 pm and

Thur., Feb. 9th, 3:45-4:45 pm @ WRC

GRADES: Kind-8th gr.

PERFORMANCE: Friday, Feb. 10th during

half time @ boys basketball game

PRICE: $18 includes team t-shirt

INSTRUCTORS: WHS Cheerleading Squad

The WRC concession and game room features in-

clude new Xbox 360 Kinect, Wii, PS2‟s, numerous

games, pool tables, a Super Chexx Hockey and air

Hockey game & ping pong. Games are free, (except

hockey games.)

KID’S CLUB– The Kid‟s Club is the place to be after

school! Kid‟s Club is open for 2nd-5th graders, K-1st gr.

may attend if accompanied by an older sibling. Adult su-

pervision provided. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,

& Friday from 3:30-5:00 pm. CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

& Days that USD 353 is not in session.

TEEN CENTER-Is open for Middle School stu-

dents on Tuesdays, from 7:00-9:00 pm. There is the

possibility of additional nights the Teen Center may

be open, please see Facebook Wellington Recreation,

www.wellingtonrec.com or announcements @

school for changes in the schedule.

We have amazing fitness class

instructors! Debbie Murphy is a Certified Personal Trainer and

fitness instructor with over 30 years of experience at

the Fitness Center. Debbie shares her „wealth of

wellness‟ knowledge for the benefit of her students,

some have been taking her classes for many years.

Sadie Black, CT has been the instructor for the ever

popular Yoga classes, (a 6:00 am morning class has

been added) for the past 4 years. Sadie also instructs

the Gutz & Butz class.

Cindy Tracy came to the WRC in 2011 and fit right

in with our schedule. She enjoys instructing the en-

ergetic Zumba class.

The newest Fitness Instructors are Airily Cornejo

and Doug Bruce. Airily is the instructor for the 5-K

Training course. The 8 week program will train stu-

dents for the Wichita St. Patrick‟s Day Run in

March. Doug is an experienced Karate instructor and

graciously conducts a free Self-Defense Boot Camp

on Mondays and Wednesdays.

There is also a new Personal Trainer on hand for in-

dividual and group personal training,

Amber Burden. Amber was an intern

at the FC this fall, and impressed

clients with her fitness knowledge.

Lastly, making sure our senior citizens

stay limber and active is Silver Sneakers

Instructor, Crystal Dawson. Crystal‟s enthusiasm

make Silver Sneakers fun for all.

REDLINE NIGHT OUT We know that teens need their own space sometimes.

At the night they can enjoy Xbox 360, Wii, music,

snacks and activities with friends their own age.

FOR: 6th-8th Gr. Fridays, Mar. 30th & April 13th

8:00-10:00 pm AT: Memorial Auditorium

PRICE: $3 Admission at the door

Note to Parents & Students

Doors will open at the begin-ning of the dances. Please do not drop children off more than 5 minutes before dances start. Parents need to be prompt in picking their chil-dren promptly @ 10 pm. School Dress Code enforced.

NO shorts, sweatpants, halter or

spaghetti strap tops, hats or vi-

sors allowed. You will be asked

to call your parents to pick you

up so you can change clothes or

you will not be allowed to enter,

if dress code is not followed.

Red Line Pizza Parties for 6th-8th graders will be

held at the Memorial Auditorium. Activities include

dodgeball, basketball, Xbox 360 Kinect, contests,

Wii, PS3, games & music. Please note that students

will not be allowed to leave once inside until the

event is over, or a parent comes to pick them up.

Fridays

9:00-11:00 pm Jan. 13th after Clearwater

Feb. 10th after Andale

Homecoming game

$3 Admission

@ the door

Dances take place from 8-10 pm @ the WRC. Admission is $5 for all dances. Back Door Passes will be available for purchase at the middle school during the lunch period the day of the dance and at the Rec Center.

Saturday • January 7th • New Year’s; Party Like it’s 1999 Dance Saturday • February 18th • Valentine’s Dance *Semi-Formal, Let’s glam it up for Valentine’s Day! Thursday • March 15th • St. Patty’s Wear green to win fabulous prizes! Saturday • April 28th • Spring Fling Dance

Saturday • May 12th • School’s Out Party *Semi-Formal– nice dress cloths should be worn, jeans

(black jeans OK), shorts, or hats/visors will not be allowed.

END OF SCHOOL BASH You don‟t want to miss this!

Inflatables * Dunk Tank * Pie Target Practice

FOR: 6th-8th Gr.

Friday, May 4th, 8:00-10:00 pm

AT: Memorial Auditorium

$5 admission at the door

Run, crawl, or dive behind a tree stump, an old car, or tractor tires to avoid incoming fire! We‟re planning our

Spring trip to the Graffiti Paintball Fields by Belle Plaine. Players may use their own equipment, but must buy paint-

balls at the course ($5 for 100 paintballs). Find your camouflage, tell your friends and come prepared for fun.

DATE: April 6th, Friday (No School)

AGE: 6th-12th Grade

TIME: Bus Leaves at 12:15 pm from WRC, & returns to WRC @ 5:30 pm

FEE: $35 (includes 500 paintballs, equipment rental & transportation)

For more information on paintballs, Nitrogen & CO2 refills, etc. call the WRC. Bring your own snacks & wear long

sleeves, etc. for the trip. All participants must fill out a waiver form and have a parent or guardian’s signature.

FireLake Grand Casino in Oklahoma is where the winners go! Whether you want to play the slots, chase a big progressive, hit some bonus rounds or try or a royal flush on video poker, your chance to win awaits on one of the casino’s 1,800+games. Price in-cludes $10 on Players card and $10 voucher for lunch buffet. Registration dead-line is Friday, Feb. 24th. Min; 38.

PRICE: $40 Sat., March 3rd 6:30 am-8:30 pm DEPARTS FROM WRC PARKING LOT

Moms, we are bringing back a favorite from the past just for you and your son! Aunts, grandmothers

and caregivers are also welcome to the Mom Prom. The special evening includes keepsake photos

by Susan‟s Portrait Designs, yummy appetizers, delicious desserts, fun games, dancing and contests

for everyone. Special gifts for each boys. Moms this is your chance to dress up and have a ball, boys

dress casual as desired. Please register at the WRC or on-line by Wednesday, Apr. 25th at 5:00 pm.

A $5 late fee will be charged Thursday and Friday, Apr. 26th & 27th.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Recreation Center are taking it ‘on the road’ to see the Wichita Thunder battle the Missouri Mavericks on Sun-day, Feb. 26th! Price of $25 includes

game admission and transportation. More details available later at

www.wellingtonrec.com & www.wellingtonks.org.

Easter Eggcellent Hunt Grab your flashlights and bring your whole family for this special egg hunt. We‟ll start the evening playing

Easter games with the Easter bunny and as soon as it‟s dark start the hunt. Each egg has been filled with candy

or coupons from participating sponsors, including a „gold‟ egg with a savings bond! After the hunt we‟ll enjoy

Easter treats. Participants are required to bring their own flashlight (no larger than 2 “D” cell batteries). Chil-

dren 10 & younger must be accompanied by an adult. Rain-out location; Memorial Auditorium. Please reg-

ister by Tue., Apr. 3rd. Late Fee of $5 per family applies Wed. & Thurs. (4/4 & 4/5).

Minimum; 20, Maximum; 80. Thurs., Apr. 5th, 8-9 p.m. For All Families At Melody Bowl

$6 per person, $4 each for 3 or more within family

Thank you to these Sponsors; Security State Bank, 1st National Bank,

Wal-Mart, & Aquatic Center

Fathers, uncles and grandfathers put on your dancing shoes, and gather up your favorite sweetie for the

DADDY DAUGHTER SNEAKER BALL! NEW this year to make your evening more enjoyable, we will

offer hor ‟dorves and scrumptious snacks the first hour and dessert from 7:30-8:30 pm for you to dine at your

leisure. The evening also includes special keepsake photos by Susan‟s Portrait Designs, fun contests, door

prizes, and special gifts for each girl. Dress; FUN and party attire. Event will be held at the Memorial

Auditorium. Please register at the WRC by Wednesday, Feb. 29th at 5:00 pm. A $5 late fee will be charged

Thursday and Friday, Mar. 21st & 2nd.

Break out your basket, grab your flashlight and prepare your inner child for a new egg

hunt! Hunt for eggs filled with prizes. Be on the look-out for the Bronze, Silver and Gold eggs for a chance to win some great prize packages! To pick up the best weather day

possible, we’re shaking it up and will announce what day and location the hunt will take place on KWME Radio Station @ 92.7FM, www.wellingtonrec.com and Facebook ac-

counts. The announcement on the date of the event will be made by noon on Sunday, March 25th.

Date/Day: Week of Monday-Sunday 3/26-4/1 Price: $8 Register On-Site: 7:15-8:00 pm Hunt Starts: 8:10 pm

Location: TBD

WRC BASEBALL CAMP Get a jump start on the baseball season! Participants will be

part of pitching, hitting, infield, outfield, throwing, and catch-

ing. This camp includes five full hours of fundamentals and

fun. Lunch will be provided. If you have questions about this

camp, please call 326-3323 or Ron at 620-434-5372. Registra-

tion begins January 23.

PRICE: $45 pre-registration

$50 day of camp

DATE: Saturday April 21st

TIME: 10:00 am-3:30 pm

AGE: Currently in grades 3-8

LOCATION: Armory/Rock Island

HOLIDAY/NO SCHOOL BASKETBALL Have nothing to do when you are out of school? Interested in

playing basketball, Wii, PS2/3, xbox and other fun games?

Come join us for fun and games when school is not in session.

Supervision will be provided.

DATES: Feb. 20th, Mar. 16th, 19th-23th,

Apr. 6th & 9th

TIME: 1:00-4:00 pm

AGE: 6th-12th Graders

PRICE: $2/Visit

LOCATION: Memorial Auditorium

OPEN GYM BASKETBALL Open to the entire community, for both youth and adults with

plenty of basketball goals available. Individual shooting or play

pick up games; so gather your friends, teammates, or family

members to enjoy a little Sunday afternoon basketball. Supervi-

sion & balls provided.

DATE: Now thru March 11th

DAY: Sundays

TIME: 12:30-3:30 pm-All Ages

PRICE: $1.00 each Sunday

LOCATION: Wellington High School

INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER Kicking, Heading, Passing, and Dribbling are just a few of the

many fundamental skills taught during this 6 week class. So if

you have a child with the desire to learn some basic skills and

techniques this is a great beginner class for them. Shin guards

are a must for the safety of the children.

PRICE: $25

DATE: April 7th-28th

DAY: Saturdays

TIME: 10:00-11:00 a.m.

AGE: 5 years & Kindergarten

INSTRUCTOR: WRC Staff

LOCATION: Worden Park

YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE Come signup for a sport that children of all ages can enjoy. This

is a great sport to learn about teamwork and learn new skills.

Each participant is required to wear shin guards for safety pur-

poses. Teams will be divided after the Skills assessment.

Shirts are provided. Registration begins Jan. 5th.

DAYS/DATE: M, TH Starting April 9th

PRICE: $35, $45 after deadline

AGE: 1st/2nd Grade

3rd/4th Grade

5th/8th Grade

SKILLS ASSESSMENT: Sat. March 24th

Reg. Deadline: Fri. March 16th

WINTER SOFTBALL CLINIC Get ready to play softball this summer now! Receive proper

mechanics, hitting instruction, multiple hand/eye coordination,

and drills will be stressed to improve your swing from Coach

Tina Nickel. Classes may be combined if they do not maintain

a minimum of six students each.

DATES/TIMES: Feb. 18th 1:00-2:30

Feb. 19th 2:00-3:30

AGES: 9-14

PRICE: $50

INSTRUCTOR: Carmen Hatfield LOCATION: Armory/Rock Island

The City Wide Track Meet will be held on Friday,

May 5th at the Middle School Track Field.

AIR RIFLE This program was a hit last summer so we are bringing it back! Air Rifle will instruct you in the cor-rect and safe way to shoot air rifles. Cost of class includes use of an air rifle, safety goggles, proper handling, care and safety of the gun and shooting at pellet traps, (class will be using animated reset targets set at ten meters). Young shooters will be instructed in the standing, kneeling and prone posi-tions. Parents are welcomed to stay and attend class. At the last day of each session there will be target competitions.

DATES: Jan. 7th-Feb 4th DAY: Saturdays, TIME: 1:15-2:15 pm PRICE: $28 AGES: 8-14 LOCATION: Armory INSTRUCTOR: Lanny Taylor MIN: 6 MAX: 20

NOTE TO PARENTS

THERE WILL BE A YEAR END SWIM PARTY

FOR EACH PARTICIPANT IN THE SUMMER

SPORTS ON SUNDAY, AUG. 5Th @ THE

AQUATIC CENTER.

CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL LEAGUE

Cal Ripken baseball is beginning it‟s 5th season here in Wel-

lington. New players and those moving to the next age divi-

sion will participate in the Skill Assessment and then be drafted

to teams by the coaches. Players returning to the same age

division will remain with the team that drafted them the previ-

ous year. A shirt and hat will be provided to all players. A

tournament team is chosen by the coaches at the end of the

season to play at the District Tournament with the opportunity

to move onto state. Coaches are also allowed to organize pre-

season tournament teams consisting “only” of players regis-

tered to play in the Wellington Cal Ripken League during the

regular season. Registration begins January 23. Age deter-

mination date is 04/30/12. Copy of birth certificate is re-

quired.

PRICE: $50

DIVISIONS: 9 & 10 year olds

11 & 12 year olds

PRACTICE BEGINS: Week of April 9th

COACHES MEETING: Thur., April 5, 6:00 pm

COACHES CERTIFICATION: Thur., April 5, 7:00 pm

LATE FEE: $10 after March 30

REG. DEADLINE: Friday, March 30

Skill Assessments:

Saturday, April 7th at Worden Park Fields.

9 & 10 yr. olds: 10:00am-11:00am

11 & 12 yr. olds: 11:00am-Noon

ARMORY WILL BE USED AS ALTERNATE LOCA-

TION IN CASE OF RAINY WEATHER

*****Baseball is Interlocked With the South Central

League and Softball is a Member of the South Central

League.*****

YOUTH COACH PITCH This recreational league is designed to teach basic fundamen-

tals of baseball/softball in two separate leagues, one for boys

and one for girls (IF OUR NUMBERS ALLOW US TO DO

SO.) All players bat & play in the field during the entire game.

Games are played at Jefferson Park & each player receives a

shirt and a hat. Registration begins January 23. No Skill

Assessment for Machine Pitch.

DAYS/DATE: M, T, TH Starting June 4th

PRICE: $30

AGE: 7 & 8 years old

PRACTICE BEGINS: After May 3rd coaches meeting

COACHES MEETING: Thu May 3rd, 6:00 pm

LATE FEE: $10 After April 27

REG. DEADLINE: Friday, Apri1 27

JUNIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE * Please see ―Note to parents‖ in left column. *

The age groups consisting of this league are 10U and 12U.

New players and those moving to the next age division will

participate in the Skill Assessment and then be drafted to teams

by the coaches. Players returning to the same age division will

remain with the team that drafted them the previous year. A

shirt and hat will be provided to all players. This softball

league is a member of the South Central League. Wellington

teams need to QUALIFY through league play to play in post-

season. Coaches are allowed to take their team to any ASA

post-season tournament even though we are not affiliated with

ASA. Registration begins January 23. Age determination

date is 1/1/12. Copy of birth certificate is required.

PRICE: $50

DIVISIONS: 9 & 10 year olds

11 & 12 year olds

COACHES MEETING: Thu. April 5, 6:30 pm

COACHES CERTIFICATION: Wed., April 4, 7:00 pm

LATE FEE: $10 after April 1 deadline

REG. DEADLINE: Friday, March 30

Skill Assessments:

Saturday, April 9 at Worden Park Fields.

9 & 10 yr. olds: Noon-1:00pm

11 & 12 yr. olds: 1:00pm-2:00pm

BLASTBALL

Are your children too young to play T-ball

but need to get out and play ball? Blastball is

a new non-competitive sport used to teach

kids the basics of hitting and fielding. Blastball will help kids

get a head start on fundamentals and further prepare them for T-

Ball. Don‟t be afraid to sign up to coach; rules are simple, no

practices are required, and the game is fun for everyone.

COACHES MEETING: May 18 6:00pm at the Rec Center.

DAY/DATE: Wednesdays starting June 6th

TIME: 6:00-8:00

AGE: 3-4 At time of first game (June 5th)

PRICE: $20.00 per player

LOCATION: Eisenhower Elementary Playing Fields

T-BALL The goal of this league is to help kids develop skills for base-

ball and softball. Coaches are encouraged to be involved on the

field to help teach the proper techniques during games. A par-

ent/coaches meeting will be held on THURSDAY MAY 17th

at 7:00pm to divide up teams. REGISTRATION DEADLINE

MAY 20th.

DAY/DATE: Mondays starting June 4th

TIME: Games begin at 6:00pm

Age: 5-6 Year Olds

PRICE: $25.00 per player

Location: Eisenhower Elementary Playing Fields

WRC BATTING CAGES Improve your hitting skills in the off-season in the brand new

batting cages put up at the Armory. There are two cages to hit

in and were put up by the WRC for anyone to work on their

skills at anytime during the year. NOTE: TEAMS THAT

ARE FORMED THROUGH THE WRC CAN USE THE

CAGES FREE OF CHARGE AFTER TEAMS HAVE

BEEN FORMED AND HAVE STARTED

PRACTICING. THIS DOES NOT IN-

CLUDE PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT

TEAMS. ALL OTHER TEAMS OR INDI-

VIDUALS WILL ADHERE TO THE

PRICES BELOW. Ball screens, pitching ma-

chines and balls will be provided.

PRICE:$10/hr TIME: TBD: Must sign up at WRC Of-

fice

LOCATION: Armory

INSTRUCTION: Available for an additional $10

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Get ready for volleyball! Team roster forms may be picked up

at the Rec Center, all teams must be registered by Feb. 3rd.

Captains meeting, Feb. 16th at 6:30pm at the WRC.

DAYS/DATES: Mondays Feb. 27 thru March. (End Date de-

pends on number of teams)

TIME: Matches on 2 courts: Starting at 7:00pm

AGE: 16 & Older (A waiver must be signed by a

parent for participants under 18).

PRICE: $75/Team MINIMUM: 4 Teams

ADULT NOON PICK-UP BASKETBALL Come be a player at the old Junior High Gym each Monday,

Wednesday, and Friday from noon to 1:00 pm for pick-up

games of basketball. The fee is a $1 per visit and is paid by the

quarter at the Fitness Center or WRC.

1st quarter $20 January, February, & March

2nd Quarter: $20 April, May, & June

GOJU-RYU KARATE Goju-Ryu Karate brings a pathway to internal peace, self disci-

pline, physical fitness, a peaceful way of life and a tradition of

respectfully serving others with honor. Instructor Steve Rey-

nolds is a 3rd degree black belt and has studied for years in

Wichita. Steve encourages all age groups to register, especially

adolescents and adults as positive role models for the younger

participants. Family‟s are welcome and encouraged!

DAYS/TIMES: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm &

Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm

DATES: Session 1: Jan. 3rd-31st

Session 2: Feb. 4th-28th

Session 3: Mar. 3rd-31st

Session 4: Apr. 3rd-28th

Session 5: May 1st-26th

AGE: 8 yrs. & up

PRICES: $25 a session per person

$40 a session per family

STROKE REFINEMENT Join the Wellington Swim Team for pre-season training this

spring. Volunteers are needed to help transport the partici-

pants, please help with the carpooling if you can. Please pre-

register by the Friday before the first training day. If a swim-

mer is not pre-registered, they will not be able to enter the wa-

ter. Dates, day and time will be announced on the WRC web-

site and Facebook page when available. For additional informa-

tion, please contact Jeff Bonham at 316-993-1071.The Wel-

lington Swim Team is part of the Great Plains Swim League

and USA Swimming.

DATE/DAY: TBD

TIME: TBD

AGE: 5-18 yr.

PRICE: $27.00

LOCATION: South Western College White P.E. Indoor

Aquatic Center

WELLINGTON SWIM TEAM Registration is now being taken for Wellington Swim Team.

Swim Team is a member of the Great Plains Swim League and

USA Swimming. Swimmers will compete in weekly swim

meets against swimmers in the same age group this summer.

Swim Meet locations and dates will be published in the Sum-

mer brochure. Required skill: must be able to swim 25 meters

without stopping. Enrollment in summer swimming lessons is

highly recommended.

PRACTICE: May 21st-July 20th

DAY: Monday-Friday

TIME: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

AGES: 5-18 yr.

COACHES: To be announced

PRICE: *70.00 Covers coaches & lifeguards at

practice & meets

*30.00 Missouri Valley Fee (Insurance)

*Other fees may apply if swimmer attends championship

finals.

LOCATION: Wellington Aquatic Center

GIRL’S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE Another season of girl‟s fast pitch softball is coming soon. Get

with your friends and travel to surrounding communities to

improve your softball skills in this competitive league. For

more information contact the Recreation Commission.

Copy of birth certificate is required. Age determination

date is 1/1/2012.

PRICE/AGE: $50 =14U $50 =15-18 year olds

LATE FEE: $10 After March 30th

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Fri., March 30th

SKILL ASSESSMENT: TBA

ANIMAL ART ANTICS We know you love to draw and paint animals! Imag-

ine yourself at the zoo getting to see a lot of differ-

ent animals. We‟ll learn about penguins, flamingos,

parrots, giraffes while making our wild life fun

crafts. Snack are also included in this class.

DAY: Monday

DATE: Mar. 26th

TIME: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

AGE: 6-12 yrs.

PRICE: $10

INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Zens

LOCATION: Recreation Center

MIN: 6 MAX: 14

SHAKE & MAKE Come explore with paint and glue; make puffy snowmen and

snowy scenes too! We‟ll use combinations of pudding, pasta,

sponges and shaving foam to make art you‟ll love to take home.

Snack time is included.

DAYS: Tuesdays

DATES: Jan. 24th & 31st

TIME: 4:15-5:00 pm

PRICE: $14

AGE: 3-5 yrs.

LOCATION: Elsass Art Center

MIN: 6 MAX: 14

BOOK COOKS Kids, are you ready for an after school treat? We‟ll be

cookin‟ and creating Squishy-licious Kid Kabobs and

washing them down with Purple Cow Fizz! We‟ll also

create cool friggie magnets to hold your recipe cards

while introducing your child to the joys of reading.

DAY: Monday

DATE: Feb. 27th

TIME: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

AGE: 3-5 yr.

PRICE: $10

INSTRUCTOR:Debbie Zens

LOCATION: Rec. Center

MIN: 6 MAX: 20

FREE STYLE STONES Our popular Stepping Stones are back just in time for spring!

In this class you can choose your shape of stone, color of con-

crete and subject matter. What fun, don‟t miss out! The stones

will be ready to pick up on Monday, April 30th, at the Elsass

Art Center. DAY: Friday

DATE: Apr. 27th

TIME: 3:45-5:00 p.m.

AGE: 6-12 yrs.

PRICE: $15

INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Zens

MINIMUM: 6 MAXIMUM: 12

Unless otherwise noted, all supplies will be provided for all of the Leisure Arts Classes. Participants will be

provided with a smock to wear in class, if the art project warrants it.

MAGICAL CLAY Do you like to play in the mud? Then you will like to play with

clay! Make clay animals, castles, tiles and sculptures– let your

imagination run free. Projects will be fired and after first class

and painted in the second class.

Note; while registering for this class it is important that

your child(ren) be able to attend the first class, as projects

are made individually at that time, (prepped/fired after

class) and painted in the second class.

DAY: Mondays

DATE: Feb. 6th & 13th

TIME: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

AGE: 6-13 yrs.

PRICE: $18

INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Zens

MINIMUM: 6 MAXIMUM: 14

JUMPIN’ JELLY BEANS Jump into this energetic introduction to gymnastics

with experienced instructor Jennifer Kinyon with

The Turning Pointe. Students will learn to jump, roll

and tumble while enjoying music and fun-filled edu-

cational games.

DAY: Wednesdays

TIME: 5:30-6:15 pm

DATES: Sess. 1; Jan. 25-Feb. 15

Sess. 2; Feb. 22-Mar. 14

AGE: 5-10 yr.

PRICE: $16

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Kinyon

LOCATION: Recreation Center

MINIMUM: 7 MAX: 16

CROWN UPTOWN DINNER THEATRE

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’ Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre is back with a great season! The

theatre presents “Steel Magnolias”, a play and box office hit with

female characters that are as delicate as magnolias but tough as

steel, with an abundance of heart and soul. Price includes admis-

sion to the play, a buffet dinner and transportation. Please sign

up early, the trip will not be taken without the minimum registered

by Friday, Jan. 20th.

SUNDAY, FEB. 12TH PRICE: $45

TIME: 3:15-9:00 pm, Departs from the WRC parking lot

MINIMUM: 30

GLASS FUSION CLASS The art of glass fusion is everywhere! Make beau-

tiful jewelry and decorative pieces, you don‟t need

any experience to take this fused glass class. There

are many options are available; shape glass around

a heart shaped plate, (a great Valentine‟s Day

gift!), a candle bridge, scalloped and round shaped

bowls. Two jewelry pendants are also included in

the price.

DAY/DATE: Monday, Feb. 6

5:00-6:30 pm

PRICE: $25

INSTRUCTOR: Marcine Goodrum

LOCATION: WRC

We’re back this year with this popular class, don‟t miss your

chance to make these beautiful works of outdoor art that will endure

for many years to come! Create a unique stained glass bench or bird

bath with instructor Marcine Goodrum. There are many choices of

designs, patterns and colors or you may create your own. There is

a short supply list available at the WRC upon registration. Class

days are flexible, we can work around your busy life and schedule!

Classes will be held at the McKinley Building, 514 N. Olive.