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Tennis Instruction
For Ages 6 through Adult
Rain Policy: All participants are responsible for calling Parks & Rec. at 983-9244
in the afternoon in the event of inclement weather. Occasionally, decisions will need to be made at the courts. A make-up class will be held for each class cancelled with the make-up date determined by the instructor.
| Location: |
Caroline Haynes Tennis Courts at John Sevier Park |
| Dates: |
Session 1: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Rain Date: May 6)
Session 2: Mondays, May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17 (No class May 27)
Session 3: Mondays, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 (Rain Date: July 29)
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| Session 1 & 2 Times: |
4:00-5:00 PM Ages 6-12 (Beginner)
5:00-6:00 PM Ages 13-Adult (Beginner & Intermediate) |
| Session 3 Times: |
9:00-10:00 AM Ages 6-12 (Beginner)
10:00-11:00 AM Ages 13-Adult (Beginner & Intermediate)
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| Cost: |
$55.00 per session ($3 Discount for additional siblings) |
| Instructor: |
Wesley McNeillie
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| Location: |
Jack Murphy Tennis Courts at Sandy Springs Park |
Dates:
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Session 2A: Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 7, 9, 14, 16 (Rain Date: May 21)
Session 2B: Mondays & Wednesdays, May 6, 8, 13, 15 (Rain Date: May 20)
Session 3: June 11, 12 & 13 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) |
Session 2 Times:
Cost: |
4:00-5:15 PM Ages 5-10 (Tues & Thurs)
4:00-5:15 PM Ages 15-Adult (Mon & Wed)
5:30-6:45 PM Ages 11-14 (Tues & Thurs)
$55.00 per session ($3 Discount for additional siblings) |
Session 3 Times:
Cost:
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9:00-10:15 AM Ages 5-10
10:30-11:45 AM Ages 11-14
$40.00 |
| Instructor: |
Marty Durand |
Location:
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Springbrook Park Tennis Courts
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Dates:
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June 25, 26 & 27 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
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Times:
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9:00-10:15 AM Ages 5-10
10:30-11:45 AM Ages 11-14
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Cost:
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$40.00
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Instructor:
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Marty Durand |
Summer Junior Interclub Tennis
10 & Under Division
14 & Under Team B (Intermediate) Division
- A MEETING WILL BE HELD WED, MAY 22 AT THE SANDY SPRINGS TENNIS COURTS AT 5:30 PM FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN PLAYING OR GETTING MORE INFO.
- $100 registration fee should be paid through Parks & Rec (includes 2 T-shirts, league fees, balls, matches and practices).
- Players must be registered with Parks & Rec by Friday, May 24.
- GKTA Player Consent Form and experience score card are also due to Coach Durand by Friday, May 24. Click here to obtain forms and other important information regarding this program.
- Schedules will be on-line Sunday, May 26.
- Matches begin Thursday, May 31.
- Ages 10 & under play at 12:30 p.m.
- Ages 14 & under play at 2:00 p.m.
- Home matches will be held at Springbrook Tennis Courts in Alcoa.
- Practices will be one time per week on Wednesdays at Springbrook Tennis Courts in Alcoa.
- Ages 10 & under will practice from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Ages 14 & under will practice from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- No practices or matches will be held the week of July 4.
- July 11 will be the last season match. Make-ups will be by July 15.
- July 18 will be the GKTA championships.
- If you have any questions, you may contact Marty Durand at 865-293-2421.
Karate
Parks & Rec. has partnered with the Maryville Isshinryu School to offer the following classes to youth and adults. This school is the oldest martial arts school in Blount County, and is the only school accredited by the International Isshinryu Karate Association. Benefits of Karate include self-defense, as well as increased flexibility, concentration, balance, self-discipline and self-respect.
Youth Classes - Ages 7-12
Dates:
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Wednesdays - Classes are on-going with new students accepted the first of each month. |
| Time: |
7:00-8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Springbrook Recreation Center
1537 Dalton Street, Alcoa, TN 37701 |
| Cost: |
$60.00 per quarter (3 months) - Family rates available. |
Registration:
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Taken on-site at the first of each month. |
| Instructors: |
Bruce Guillaume, Mike Lewis, Jim Cobb, Pete Simmons, Jeff Grindstaff, Robbie Meisner, Scott DeWaard and Kirk Harris |
Adult Classes - Ages 12 & Up
| Dates: |
Mondays & Thursdays - Classes are on-going with new students accepted the first of each month. |
| Times: |
7:30-9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Springbrook Recreation Center
1537 Dalton Street, Alcoa, TN 37701 |
| Cost: |
$120.00 per quarter (3 months) - Family rates available. |
| Registration: |
Taken on-site at the first of each month. |
| Instructors: |
Bruce Guillaume, Mike Lewis, Jim Cobb, Pete Simmons, Jeff Grindstaff, Shane Lenoir, Angie Higginbotham, Robbie Meisner, Scott DeWaard and Adam Tilley |
Youth Football
- Teams begin registration in late January.
- Spring practice will begin February 4th and will continue through March 31st.
- After spring practice, teams will not practice again until July 8th.
- The Jamboree is scheduled for August 3rd with the season beginning August 12th.
- The Super Bowl, which concludes the season, is scheduled for October 26th.
Click here for more information regarding teams in your area.
Ballet/Jazz Classes
For Ages 3-7
These classes are taught in a relaxed and non-competitive environment. Children will grow with grace and rhythm as they are taught proper placement techniques along with a fun, choreographed routine. Dances are taught to fun edited music that kids love! There will be an end-of-session performance to highlight what they have learned with no extra fees or dance attire necessary.
| Dates: |
Thursdays
Classes will resume in mid-August. Dates will be posted as soon as determined.
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| Times: |
4:30-5:00 PM for Ages 3-5 Ballet
5:00-5:45 PM for Ages 4-7 Jazz
5:45-6:15 PM for Ages 3-5 Ballet
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| Location: |
Everett Recreation Center |
| Cost: |
$70 for 30-minute class per 7-week session
$80 for 45-minute class per 7-week session |
| Instructor: |
Katelyn Simerly |
Hip Hop Dance Classes
For Ages 8-12
This class offers a great exercise work-out in a fun and exciting atmosphere! Students will learn a routine filled with new hip hop moves choreographed to a clean and edited music mix. There will be a fun performance at the end of each session with no extra fees or dance attire necessary.
| Dates: |
Thursdays
Classes will resume in mid-August. Dates will be posted as soon as determined.
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| Time: |
6:15-7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Everett Recreation Center |
| Cost: |
$80 per 7-week session |
| Instructor: |
Katelyn Simerly |
Gymnastics
Movement, Music & More
For Ages 18 Months - 5 Years
These classes include fun, monthly themes that let your child learn the fun sport of gymnastics while expanding their imaginations. Music is used to expand on each month's theme with dancing, singing, rhythm sticks, and musical instruments. Brain Power and brain building exercises are incorporated each month to stimulate left and right brain activity, sensory awareness, fine motor skills, and kindergarten readiness skills. Gymnastic Skills are taught in proper progressions on bright, colorful preschool equipment, with all equipment designed and sized for young hands and feet. Participants will learn beginner through intermediate skills on bars, beams, trampolines, and vaulting, as well as learn and enhance many of the gross motor skills needed. Classes are taught by qualified adult instructors, each with over 20 years of teaching experience.
| Ages 18 months - 3 years "Mom & Me" |
30-minute class
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Fridays, 9:30-10:00 AM
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| Ages 3-5 years |
45-minute class
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Fridays, 10:00-10:45 AM
or 10:45-11:30 AM |
| Dates: |
Classes will resume in mid-August. Dates will be posted as soon as determined.
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| Location: |
Everett Recreation Center |
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Cost:
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$70 per 7-week session for 30-min. class
$80 per 7-week session for 45-min. class |
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| Instructor: |
Rene Gifford |
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Tumbling Gymnastics
Beginner and Intermediate
For Ages 5-10
This class will teach and enhance skills involving handstands, cartwheels, one-arm cartwheels and bridges for both the very beginner and intermediate students. Intermediate students will also work on round-offs, backbend kick-overs, and front and back handsprings. Classes are taught with proper skill progression for the safety of the child and with enthusiasm and motivation - never intimidation. Children that are 5 years old must have started Kindergarten.
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Monday or Friday Class (1 day per week) or
Monday & Friday Classes (2 days per week) |
| Dates: |
Classes will resume in mid-August. Dates will be posted as soon as determined.
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| Times: |
4:00-5:00 PM (Mondays only)
5:00-6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Everett Recreation Center |
| Cost: |
$80 for 1 day per week per 7-week session
$150 for 2 days per week per 7-week session |
| Instructor: |
Carl Gifford |
Back Handsprings & More
For Ages 5-10
This class is designed to teach the more advanced skills of the back handspring, round-off back handsprings, standing backtuck and front handsprings. Students in this class should have a good round-off and be able to do a back walk-over with a spot. Drills such as handstands, bridge kick-overs and jump backs will be repeated in this class to help students become a stronger tumbler.
| Dates: |
Mondays
Classes will resume in mid-August. Dates will be posted as soon as determined.
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| Time: |
6:00-7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Everett Recreation Center |
| Cost: |
$80 per 7-week session |
| Instructor: |
Carl Gifford |
Youth T-Ball, Baseball & Softball
Parks & Rec. does not offer t-ball or baseball for youth, these sports are offered through area little leagues. Contacts and phone numbers for these organizations are listed below:
- Alcoa Youth Baseball for Ages 4-12 - Registration Dates: Saturday, February 2 and February 9 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Alcoa Middle School Lobby. Bring birth certificate to registration. Cost: $95.00 For more information, contact Dyran Bledsoe 865-806-7091, dyranbledsoe@gmail.com
- Eagleton Ball Park for Boys and Girls Ages 4-18 - Registration Dates: Saturday: January 26, February 2 and February 16 from 9 AM to 1 PM at Eagleton Ball Park Boardroom. 2013 fees: 8 & under $75.00, 9 & up $90.00. For more information, visit their web site at https://sites.google.com/site/eagletonballparkinc/
- Maryville Little League for Boys and Girls Ages 5-16 - Online Registration: January 18-January 31 http://www.maryvillelittleleague.com/league/ Onsite Registration: January 19 and January 26 @ MHS from 9 AM to 12 PM
- Outward Baseball and Softball Programs for Boys and Girls Ages 4-13 - Registration Dates: February 16 from 9 AM to 1 PM at East Maryville Baptist Church Gymnasium and February 23 from 9 AM to 1 PM at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church Gymnasium. You may also register at the church offices during the week. For more information, contact Don or Gina Talbott 865-984-9712 or Tim Russell at 977-1216.
- Greenback T-Ball, Baseball & Softball for Boys and Girls Ages 4-12 - Registration Dates: February 9, 16 and 23 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Greenback High School Gym. Cost is $50.00 per child. Families with 3 or more children will receive a discount. For more information, contact Chad Allison 865-742-9885 or Jeff Cullen 865-789-2528.
Youth Pottery Classes
“Kids in Clay”
For Ages 5-10
Students will create fun projects as well as learn hand-building techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab work. Each class is unique and small in size. Students receive personal attention from instructor through the step-by-step process from making a pot, decorating, glazing and firing. Each class is project based and students will make a variety of bowls, dishes and sculptural art pieces. All work goes through two kiln firings; the second firing will make the pottery safe for food and drink, as well as use in the microwave and dishwasher. We use only health-approved clays and glaze-materials. Class includes clay and all firing and glaze materials.
Dates:
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Session: Tuesdays, June 4-25
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Times:
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4:15-5:15 PM for Ages 5-7
5:30-6:30 PM for Ages 8-10 |
| Location: |
Studio 212, 217 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804 |
| Cost: |
$65 per 4-week session (includes all materials) |
| Instructor: |
Leanne Moe |
Introduction to Throwing
For Ages 10 & Over
This class is a fun and total hands-on foundation course on throwing on the wheel. Students are guided in a step-by-step process and will learn how to center, pull a pot, and trim. Students will learn to throw various shapes leading to successful bowls, mugs, cups, vessels, etc. to take home to their families to enjoy. All work goes through two kiln firings; the second firing will make the pottery safe for food and drink, as well as use in the microwave and dishwasher. We use only health-approved clays and glaze-materials. Class includes clay and all firing and glaze materials.
Dates:
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Session: Mondays, June 3-24 |
| Time: |
5:00-6:15 PM |
| Location: |
Studio 212, 217 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804 |
| Cost: |
$75 per 4-week session (includes all materials) |
| Instructor: |
Leanne Moe |
Golf Clinics
The focus for this age participant will be the basic fundamentals of golf with some in-swing instruction.
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Children - Ages 7-9
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Dates:
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May 14, 16, 20, 21 & 23
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Time:
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5:30-6:15 PM
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Location:
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Green Meadow Pro Shop, 1700 Louisville Road, Alcoa
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Cost:
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$60.00
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Instructor:
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Justin Myers, PGA Apprentice |
Get Golf Ready - This program is designed to provide participants with a complete overview of the game of golf. Including the history of the sport, an introduction to the fundamentals including how to dress and act on the course, the purpose of each club, the art of chipping, pitching and hitting out of the green-side bunkers. You will be introduced to the fairway and how to use your irons, making and repairing divots, how to tee off, which metal-woods to use, scorekeeping, basic rules, and much more.
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Juniors - Ages 10-17
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Dates:
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June 17, 18, 20, 25 & 27
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Time:
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5:30-6:30 PM
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Location:
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Green Meadow Pro Shop, 1700 Louisville Road, Alcoa
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Cost:
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$75.00
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Instructor:
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Scott Wilson, Class A-PGA Professional and Staff |
FLYING DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM
The Maryville-Alcoa Flying Dolphins is a competitive swim team for Ages 6-18. Interested swimmers must be able to swim at least 25 yards without stopping in order to participate. Cost is $95 per swimmer, and $80 for each additional. Members of the Flying Dolphins also receive a 15% discount on season family pool passes. All participants must be registered by June 5. More information about the Flying Dolphins, including evaluation details for new swimmers, can be found on the team website at
www.flyingdolphins.org.