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PARKS RECREATIONDEPARTMENT

Kenny WalshRecreation Superintendent(281) [email protected]

Ryan StevensonRecreation Supervisor(281) [email protected]

Lydia RodriguezOlder Adults Program, Volleyball(281) [email protected]

Pearl BarrettAdministrative Assistant(281) [email protected]

Katrina BeecherRookie Ball, T-Ball, Coach PitchSummer Camp(281) [email protected]

Patrick MurphyBasketball, Soccer(281) [email protected]

Michelle StebensCheerleading(281) [email protected]

Facilities Hours:Monday & Thursday......................7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday..........................................7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday........................................8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sunday...........................................Noon to 6 p.m.

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REGISTRATIONWelcome to the League City Parks Recreation Fall line-up!Program offerings this season abound for all ages and we hope you enjoy browsing through the brochure and finding something of interest to you. Contact the department staff for specific information on any of this season’s programs. The Parks Recreation Department is here to serve our residents and look forward to any comments and/or suggestions regarding our programs and services.

REGISTRATIONAll fees must be paid in full at the time of registration to secure placement in specified activity and/or program. Online and walk-in registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

No payment is required to place a child on a wait-list. Payment must be made when a place becomes available and the child is actually registered. A $25 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks.

Age requirements are set to benefit the child, make instruction more consistent and, in some instances for the child’s safety.

ACTIVITY CANCELLATIONThe League City Parks Recreation Department retains the privilege of canceling any scheduled activity that fails to generate minimum interest.

PHOTO POLICYPhotos taken during a City of League City program, event or activity may be used in future department promotional material.

ACTIVITY REFUND POLICYRefunds will only be given prior to the first class; however, a 10% handling fee will be assessed. Cancellations for medical reasons require documentation from a physician. Refund requests must be made in person at the Parks Recreation Office.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTThe Parks Recreation Department will make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities who are interested in the programs offered by the Parks Recreation Department. Notify the Parks Recreation Department at least 48 hours in advance if an accommodation needs to be made.

The City of League City does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, age or handicap in admission to, treatment in or employment in its program activities.

All information in this schedule is subject to change. Class days that fall on a Holiday may be rescheduled.

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Open to boys and girls ages 3-14

League Divisions4U Ages 3 & 4...................................10U Ages 9 & 106U Ages 5 & 6 ..................................12U Ages 11 & 128U Ages 7 & 8 ..................................14U Ages 13 & 14

SOCCER

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Open to boys and girls ages 3-9League Season ..................Sept. 8 - Nov. 21

Open to boys and girls ages 3-14League Season ....................Aug. 31 - Nov. 14

League Season...............................Sept. 8 - Nov. 21

Resident.....................................................................$60 Non-Resident............................................................$90

Resident..................................................$70................$75Non-Resident......................................$105.........$112.50

Resident......................................................................$65Non-Resident.......................................................$97.50

Tee/Rookie Ball Coach Pitch

Registration ends September 3, 2015, or until all slots are filled (applies to all sports listed)

Register Online Today www.leaguecity.com/parks (281) 554-1180

BASKETBALL

VOLLEYBALL

Open to boys and girls ages 3-14

League Divisions4U Ages 3 & 4...................................10U Ages 9 & 106U Ages 5 & 6 ..................................12U Ages 11 & 128U Ages 7 & 8 ..................................14U Ages 13 & 14

Open to boys and girls ages 9-17League Divisions

League SeasonOct. 5 - Nov. 21Resident Registration: Aug. 26Resident fee...............................................................$50

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League Season.............Dec. 8, 2015 - Feb. 27, 2016

Resident Registration: Oct. 1Non Resident Registration: Oct. 15Resident: .....................................................................TBD Non-Resident..............................................................TBD

Non-Resident Registration: Sept. 9Non-Resident........................................................... $75

12U Ages 9—12...................................17U Ages 13—17

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Karate Fall Session 2015Sept. 16 - Dec. 9.................................... Wednesday classesNo Class Nov. 25...............................(Thanksgiving Week)

6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ages 5-127:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ages 13-70

Registration begins Aug. 19Class Fee ..........................................................................$50Uniform Fee (Paid to Instructor)..................................$30

Karate Winter Session 2016Jan. 13 - March 30................................. Wednesday classesNo Class March 15 ............................(Spring Break Week)

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 5-127:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 13-70

Registration begins Dec. 19Class Fee ..........................................................................$50Uniform Fee (Paid to Instructor)..................................$30

Gymnastics Basics Tuesday SessionsAges 4-6....................................... 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.Ages 7-18..................................... 5:20 to 6:05 p.m.

Sept. 1 - 22Oct. 6 - 27Nov. 3 - 17 (3 weeks and open gym)Dec. 1 - 15 (3 weeks and open gym)

Gymnastics Basics Thursday SessionsAges 4-6....................................... 5:20 to 6:05 p.m.Ages 7-18..................................... 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Sept. 3 - 24Oct. 8 - 29Nov. 5 - 19 (3 weeks & open gym)Dec. 3 - 17 (3 weeks & open gym)

Registration begins one month prior to classClass Fee ..................................................................$50

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TEAMS OF TOMORROWBring your child to participate in the most unique song and movement program available to preschool and Kindergarten students today. TOT is a basketball ball handling, motor development, and fitness program for boys and girls 3 to 5 years old. TOT combines academics and athletics-appealing to boys and girls, athletic and non-athletic! TOT is so unique because it increases the development of self-esteem and self-confidence that a child attains through the classes. Sign-up for both sessions in order to receive the full TOT experience.

Session 2:Nov. 2 - Dec. 7Mondays 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.No class on Nov. 23

Tennis Class 10 & UnderAges 5-10..................................................Monday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. $79 per 4 week session

Intro to ZAT Tennis ClassAges 11-14......................................................Monday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. $129 per 4 week session

Fall Session I: Aug. 31 – Sept. 21 .............................................Fall Session III: Oct. 26 – Nov. 16Fall Session II: Sept. 28 – Oct. 19 ........................................... Fall Session IV: Nov. 23 – Dec. 14

Registration begins one month prior to class.Learn from League City’s finest tennis professional staff! Private Lessons also available seven days per week!

More info at: www.Bayarearacquetclub.com (281) 488-7026 or e-mail: [email protected]

All lessons held at:Rustic Oaks Park Tennis Courts

5101 Orange Blossom, League City, TX 77573

TENNIS• Live ball, rally-based instruction designed to provide a fun &

active learning environment• Low compression tennis balls and mini-nets

• Designed for students in middle school.• Proper stroke mechanics

Resident Registration: Aug. 12Non-Resident Registration: Aug. 26Session Cost................................................................ $75

Session 1:Sept. 14 - Oct. 12Mondays 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

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Open to boys and girls ages 7-15League Season .................. Sept. 23 - Nov. 21Registration Ends................... Sept. 3

Resident..........................................................................$65Non-Resident...........................................................$97.50

FLOORBALL

LC STARS CHEERLEADERSLeague SeasonDec. 8, 2015 - Feb. 25, 2016Resident Registration: Oct. 7Resident fee....................................................................$50Non-Resident Registration: Oct. 21Non-Resident................................................................ $75

Open to girls ages 3-8

Your child will learn fundamentals of cheerleading, team bonding, and take turns in leadership. They will also perform at our Recreational Basketball games! Cheer practice shirt and pom poms are included in registration. Additional fee for uniform.

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Open to adults 18 and older. Games will be held at Hometown Heroes Park beginning on Thursday, Oct. 8.

The Men’s Wednesday Night Flag Football League will be held at the Chester L. Davis Sportsplex starting on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL

ADULT BASKETBALLTeam Fee...................................................... $280

Team Fee...................................................... $280

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League Park (512 2nd Street) on Saturday, Oct. 24(10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Schedule of events: Craft Show/Trunk and Treat.............Noon to 4 p.m.Costume Contest........................................1 to 2 p.m.Pet Costume Contest............................2 to 2:30 p.m.Pumpkin Carving Contest.............2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Booth registration begins ........... Sept. 23Booth fee:............................................$50

Hometown Heroes Park Sept. 12Clinic Hours:............................................11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tournament categories are open age divisions atbeginner, intermediate and advanced levels. All playing levels are welcome.

Events include Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles and pool play followed by bracket play. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each event bracket.

We reserve the right to modify divisions and format based on number of participants. Groups may be combined or canceled if insufficient entries. International Federation of Pickleball official rules will apply. Official rules can be found at www.ipickleball.org.

Residents fee..............$10 Non Residents..............$15

Hosted by the City of League CityFriends of League City Senior Foundation

Hometown Heroes Park Sept. 26 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mammograms, blood drive, , Carotid US screening, Cholesterol screening, eye screening, dental screening, diabetes in-formation/screening, melanoma awareness, bone density, community services, and much more.

Admission is free, don’t miss out on this fun and informative

event.

Welcome the Fall season with us by attending our annual Harvest Festival. The activities for the day will include arts and crafts from local artisans, fun activities for the kiddos and plenty of good music. We are adding on to the FUN this year, with a hay maize, hay ride and Trunk or Treat (sponsored by the League City Animal Shelter).

HARVEST FESTIVAL

HEALTH FAIR PICKLEBALLInvitational and Free Youth Clinic

EVENTS


PreschoolSeahorses ................... Age3–5

• Floats w/o support• Glides w/support• Arm strokes w/support• Kicks w/support• Maximum class size: 8

Preschool AdvancedSea Turtles......................Age 3-5 Rhythmic breathing• Floats w/o support• Glides w/o support• Front/back crawl w/o support• Explore treading water• Retrieve submerged objects• Maximum class size: 4

Station OneSea Otters....................Age 6-up• Floats w/o support• Glides w/support• Beginning arm strokes• Intro to front/back crawl• Maximum class size: 4

Class Times:5:30 to 6 p.m. | 6:10 to 6:40 p.m. | 6:50 to 7:20 p.m.

SWIM LESSONS

Tuesday/Thursday Class SessionSept. 15 - Oct. 8

Resident Registration: Aug. 26Resident fee...............................................................$40

Non-Resident Registration: Sept. 9Non-Resident........................................................... $60


21st Annual Fishing ExtravaganzaMunicipal Pool, 450 West WalkerFeb. 27, 2016

SessionsOpen to all agesSession times:TBD

League City resident registration:Feb. 3 – 24(or until all slots are filled)Fee: $6

Non-resident registration:Feb. 17 – 24(or until all slots are filled)Fee: $10

Daddy Daughter Dance Feb. 5, 2016Hometown Heroes Park ..................................................................................................................... 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Features dancing with dad, a catered meal and a professional photographer to capture memories of this special night (additional charge photos, paid directly to photographer).

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Resident Registration: Jan. 6 - Feb. 3, 2016 Resident fee...............................................................$45

Non-Resident Registration: Jan. 20 – Feb. 3, 2016Non-Resident........................................................... $67.50

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Attention parents with children in 8th to 11th grade!A new “Teen Advisory Board” for qualified students who want to make a difference! This is a great opportunity for your child to gain leadership experience, receive volunteer hours and serve as a link between teens and the community. Applications are due by Sept. 18. Meetings will begin in October.

Please email Katrina Beecher at [email protected] for more information

ASA SoftballResident RegistrationNov. 18Non-Resident RegistrationDec. 2

TBall/Rookie BallResident RegistrationJan. 13, 2016Non-Resident RegistrationJan. 27, 2016

SoccerResident RegistrationDec. 16Non-Resident RegistrationDec. 30

FloorballResident RegistrationJan. 13, 2016Non-Resident RegistrationJan. 27, 2016

Sand VolleyballResident RegistrationJan. 27, 2016Non-Resident RegistrationFeb. 10, 2016

Indoor VolleyballResident RegistrationJan. 27, 2016Non-Resident RegistrationFeb. 10, 2016

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FOOTBALL:League City SaintsJuan [email protected]

League City CowboysCort [email protected]

League City 49ersDave [email protected]

Bay Area PanthersKevin [email protected]

BASEBALL:League City Little LeagueGreg [email protected]

L.C.Pony/Colt BaseballBrad Harris(281) [email protected]

VOLLEYBALL:Gulf Coast Volleyball AssociationMichael [email protected]

JAZZERCISE:Joyce Snyder(281) 480-1550

SOCCER:Space City FutbolDarren [email protected]

SWIM:L.C. Swim Team (Barracudas)Michelle Kapferwww.lcbarracudas.org

South Shore SailsKevin [email protected]

Space City Aquatics TeamPatricia [email protected]

LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS(NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE LEAGUE CITY PARKS RECREATION DEPARTMENT)

KEEP YOUR PARKSBEAUTIFUL• Report Graffiti and Vandalism

We need your help to keep your parks safe and beautiful.Call (281) 332-2566 for non-emergency reporting.

• Pick up after Spot and RoverNo one likes those unexpected surprises stuck to the bottom of a clean shoe.

• Please keep pets on a leash• Put litter in its Place• Respect foliage• Watch out for those delicate shrubs and flowers.• Recycle Bottles and Cans• Glass containers are prohibited in the park, they can

break easily and pose a danger to other park patrons.• Please Place Used Charcoal in Designated areas• Hot coals may damage garbage cans and grass• Avoid playing on Wet Turf• Playing on wet, pliable fields may ruin grass

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1. Lynn Gripon Park 100 AlderwoodThis park consists of two softball fields, one soccer/football field, basket-ball pavilion, volleyball courts, numerous picnic areas, and playgrounds along the nature/fitness trail.Park may be reserved for company picnics, family gatherings, tournaments, and team practices.

2. Rustic Oaks Park 5101 Orange BlossomThis park features a small pavilion, volleyball court, tennis courts, practice field, fishing pond, trails, playground equipment, and bird viewing areas.

3. Newport Park 2398 N. Colonial Ct.This park features a playground, picnic areas, and basketball courts

4. Chester L. Davis Sportsplex 1251 Highway 96This sports complex features a football field, volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, and three pavilions for organized events.

5. City Pool 450 West Walker StPrivate parties are available at the Municipal Pool during designated times.

6. League Park 512 2nd StWith a turn of the century theme, League Park features a band stand (gazebo), two basketball courts, picnic areas, benches, a boundless play-ground, and restrooms.

7. Helen’s Garden 701 E. Main StreetThis garden features seasonal flowers, picnic benches,stone paths, fountains, statues, and League City’s trademarkof overspreading ancient oaks.

8. Heritage Park 1220 CoryellPark features playground, hike and bike trail, canoe/kayak launch, and fishing pond.

9. Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center 1220 Egret BayThis recently opened park offers numerous opportunities for those who love to experience nature. Walk along the nature trails and spend some quiet time at the bird viewing areas. You will experience wildlife in its own natural setting.

10. League City Boat Ramp FM 270This park features a boat ramp and large parking lot under the FM 270 bridge on Clear Creek.

11. Bayridge Park 2913 Mariner DrThis park features a softball field, basketball courts, picnic are-as, and a playground.

12. Hometown Heroes Park 2105 Dickinson AvenueFacility consists of a pool, three soccer fields, two basketball gyms, and a multi-use room; along the park grounds are walking trails and playground area. Gymnasiums and multi-use room can be reserved for private parties, business functions and sporting events.

13. Ghirardi Family Watersmart Park 1810 Louisiana3.75 acre passive park dedicated to teaching citizens ways to conserve water use at home. Park features include a green roof pavilion, walking trails and a playground. Special conservation and educational features include rain gar-dens, outdoor classrooms, cistern, WaterSmart landscapes Park is home to the 100 plus Compton Oak tree

14. Big League Teams Skate park1150 Big League Dreams Parkway

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Library HoursMonday-Thursday..........................................................................10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday-Saturday:.............................................................................10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday........................................................................................................1 to 5 p.m.

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EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

Monday 10:15 a.m.........................................Toddler Story Time

Tuesday 10:15 and 11 a.m.........................Preschool Story Time

Wednesday10:15 a.m....................................... Preschoolers at Play

Thursday 4:30 p.m (and other select times)...................Family Frolic(for ages 4 to 11 and their families)

Read to the Dogs(by registration for children in 1st to 3rd grades)Parenting and Early Literacy programs

EVENTS FOR TEENS

Wednesday 7 p.m.........................................Teen Advisory Board

EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Monday 1 p.m..............................................Antiques Roundtable

Wednesday 10:15 and 11 a.m................................Computer Classes

3rd Monday of the Month7 p.m........................................... Book Discussion Club

2nd Thursday of the Month 10:15 a.m.........................................Local Authors Hour

Tuesdays2:30 p.m........................................Work Force Solutions

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Neither this organization nor this event is sponsored, endorsed or otherwise affiliated with Clear Creek ISD.

Hometown Heroes Park2105 Dickinson Avenue

281-554-1180leaguecity.com/parks

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