ADULT PROGRAMS

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THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

SPRING ADULT SOFTBALL 

This program includes both men's and women's leagues with games being played at local parks. The season includes 18 games, which is divided into two halves.  These leagues fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended. 

FALL LEAGUE ADULT SOFTBALL 

This second season of softball includes men's, women's and co-ed leagues. The season includes 10 games played at local parks.  Early registration is recommended due to the popularity of this sport. 

2012 ANNUAL HEALTHY BLOUNT TRIPLE CROWN OF RUNNING

TENNIS

WAGON WHEELERS WESTERN SQUARE DANCE

FOR ALL AGES

ADULT KARATE INSTRUCTION

TAI CHI CLASSES

Register Now for Yoga 

YOGA CLASSES 

A series of on-going Vinyasa style Yoga classes for Ages 12 & up are offered with emphasis on poses designed to increase strength, flexibility and balance.  Attention is also placed on breathing and how to better use our lungs as well as creating a mental calmness and cultivating a quiet and peaceful mind.   As always recommended, please consult with your physician before starting any exercise program.  New participants may join class at any time during a session - cost prorated.  All classes will continue every 6 weeks if minimum enrollment is met.

Yoga for Meditation

Bring more serenity and calm to your life.  This class offers a gentle yoga warm-up to open the hips and stretch the spine, followed by a 10 minute deep relaxation, and ends with a 20 minute meditation alternating silence and instructor guidance to enhance your experience.   

  Toasty Yoga

Got the winter blues? Come feel the heat in Toasty Yoga.  This class offers Vinyasa Flow Yoga in a room heated to 80-85 degrees.  The warmer temperature allows for detoxification, and increased flexibility within safe perimeters for stretching.  Participants should bring a yoga mat and water bottle and enjoy a class that lends itself to practicing Yoga outdoors on a warm day.   

Prenatal Yoga

Prepare your body and your mind for birth with prenatal yoga while exercising with other pregnant women in a supportive environment.  The focus of this class is calming breath work, strengthening the muscles used in childbirth, and relaxation techniques to help you sleep. The popular practice of prenatal yoga has numerous benefits and is an ideal way to stay in shape during pregnancy.  It can increase strength, flexibility, improve sleep, and reduce stress and anxiety.  It encourages you to breathe deeply and relax by focusing your attention inward through imagery and meditation. The combined effect promotes a heightened state of physical and emotional well-being. Participants may attend as early as their second trimester with the approval of their physician.  Leanne Thomas will be the instructor.  She is a certified prenatal yoga instructor and has 5 years teaching experience.  She has personal experience using yoga through two pregnancies and credits her practice to a greater sense of well-being not only during pregnancy, but also in labor and delivery.  

Yoga in the Park

On April 22 at 3:00 PM, more than one billion people around the globe will observe Earth Day 2012. This day has been designated as a day to show our appreciation for the planet and recognize the importance of protecting it for the enjoyment of future generations.  Come enjoy the outdoors by participating in "Yoga in Park".  Participants are asked to meet the instructor at the Red Barn in Everett Park.  The event is free and open to the public.

Register Now for Zumba 

ZUMBA® FITNESS CLASSES 

Enjoy this Latin-inspired dance fitness workout program that ranks as one of the top 10 fitness trends.  It involves both dance and aerobic elements and features rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats.  The invigorating party-like atmosphere is effective, totally exhilarating and before participants know it they are becoming more fit and energy levels are changing.  Available for Ages 15 & up.  As always recommended, please consult with your physician before starting any exercise program. All classes will continue every 6 weeks if minimum enrollment is met. 

Certified Instructor: Amy Sullivan

Supplies needed for all Zumba classes:

Comfortable clothing for movement, court shoes, water bottle 

 Zumba Gold®

Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.  What stays the same are the zesty Latin music, exhilarating easy-to-follow moves, and the invigorating party-like atmosphere.  It's a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and most of all, fun.

 Zumbatomic®

Zumbatomic classes are rockin', high-energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love.  Zumbatomic assists with increasing focus, self-conofidence, boosting metablilsm and enhancing coordination.  Available for Ages 10-14.   

Register Now for Belly Dance Classes 

BELLY DANCE BASICS

Come try this class and see that belly dancing is for all levels!  Available to Ages 12 & up.  Based on movements from the Middle Eastern dance, Raqs Sharqi, belly dance has become a highly sought after art form.  Belly Dance movements are great to tone the abdomen, back, arms and legs.  This dance will teach you rhythm, coordination, and endurance all while having fun!  Finding inner strength also encourages self confidence and fosters a positive self image.  The instructor has enjoyed teaching belly dance for over 8 years, and encourages laughter and questions during this class of self discovery.  Attire should be athletic or yoga style clothing that is comfortable for movement, and participants should bring a water bottle.  As always recommended,  please consult with your physician before starting any exercise program.

INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE CLASS

This new beginner/intermediate class is designed to take belly dance basics to the next level! The instructor will use the isolations and basic movements that have been learned from beginner classes and incorporate them into combinations and layered movements. Some prior belly dance knowledge is encouraged but not required. We will also work on target training for the muscles utilized in belly dance. Attire should be athletic or yoga style clothing that is comfortable for movement, and participants should bring a yoga mat and water bottle.  As always recommended,  please consult with your physician before starting any exercise program.

Register Now for Small Group Fitness Training Classes 

SMALL GROUP FITNESS TRAINING

For Ages 15 & Up 

Small Group Training focuses on individual fitness goals in a small group class.  The sessions focus on full body, functional strength and cardio intervals.  Small group training is the wave of the future!  You have the social interaction and accountability from the group, plus you get personal attention from the trainer and constantly varying routines.  This is a great class to learn some routines that you can do at home, make sure that you are exercising correctly, and take your workouts to the next level! Workouts will be challenging, but can be modified to fit any level.   As always recommended, please consult with your physician before starting any exercise program. 

SMALL GROUP FITNESS TRAINING IN THE PARK

Need a change of routine, or a workout to take you to the next level?  Looking for a new, exciting way to get into great shape?  Boot camp fitness is a "results driven" conditioning class conducted in an outdoor/indoor environment, utilizing a military-style format, coupled with the most progressive, innovative, and creative exercises in fitness.  Boot camp workouts include: cardiovascular and strength training, speed and agility drills, partner resistance exercises, group challenges, obstacle courses, games, medicine ball drills, plyometrics, grass drills, and varying types of push-ups.  The results are amazing!  With a little bit of effort and commitment, you will see a toned, leaner body, increased strength, endurance, and self confidence, a new appreciation for working out, and maybe some new friends in fitness.  "Boot camp" might sound intimidating, but this class focuses on determination, encouragement and you doing your own personal best.  Workouts will be challenging, but fun with high energy and will vary each time.  Workouts can be modified to fit any level, so beginners to advanced exercisers are welcome.   Participants need to bring their own mat and two sets of weights - light and heavy based.  Class will meet outdoors except during inclement weather, where it will move indoors at a nearby location.  As always recommended, please consult with your physician before starting any exercise program. 

Register Now for Dog Obedience Classes

Dog Obedience Classes 

"Good Dog"  Basic Manners Class

Learn to train your dog to be a better companion at home and well-mannered in distracting social situations.  The goal of this class is to give you the tools needed to shape your dog's behavior to encourage calm, well-mannered, social behavior.  Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old and proof of current Rabies vaccination must be provided.  DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FIRST CLASS.

 Puppy Paws Smart Behavior 

Learn the right skills to be the best "puppy parent" you can be so your puppy can learn to be the best dog for you!  This class will teach you how to manage and raise your puppy to prevent "puppy mistakes" and build good behavior.  Designed for puppies 8-16 weeks old (*puppies under 10 pounds may be up to 6 months old) and proof of at least two Distemper-Parvovirus vaccinations must be provided.  DO NOT BRING YOUR PUPPY TO THE FIRST CLASS.

Register now for Golf

GOLF CLINICS

These clinics are designed to introduce beginners to the game of golf. Topics covered in each session include the history of golf, golf equipment, rules and etiquette, putting, chipping and in-swing instruction.  

The focus for this class will be teaching the basic fundamentals of golf with some in-swing instruction.

Register Now for the Running Program 

BEGINNER RUNNING PROGRAM 

(No Boundaries presented by Fleet Feet Sports)

Have you just started running, or are you thinking about starting to run?  Join in this class to meet other new runners and prepare for an upcoming 5K in Blount County - the Spring Sprint on April 14 (which is totally optional).  All ability levels are welcome, but the class is designed for beginner runners or run/walkers who would like to increase their endurance for a 5K run.  This class is also designed to make the idea of running fun!  Each week we will meet for a brief lecture followed by a run.  Topics covered include nutrition, hydration, stretching, shoes & gear, motivation, safety and race day etiquette.  Ages 18 & up are welcome, and youth Ages 12 & up as long as accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also enrolled in the course.  Participants should dress weather appropriate.  As always recommended,  please consult with your physician before starting any exercise program.

 SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS

SPECIAL OLYMPICS