Sports & Fitness Programs for Children

Tot Time

Bring your tots or your daycare group! Enjoy the new gymnasium at Bethel family center. Tots will play basketball on lowered rims, kickball and other physical activities.

Bethel Park

• Age: 2–5
  Ongoing MWTh Noon–2PM Free

Body Blast is a great program for youth who want to get fit, but do not want to join an organized sports team. Class uses games and activities to make exercise fun!

Krannert Park

• 85141 | Age: 10–15
  10/24–11/17 MTh 5:30PM–6:30PM 8 Classes $28

Bring 10 canned goods to benefit gleaner's food bank and learn about fitness from Tamika!

Washington Park

• 85091 | Age: 9–14
  11/19 S 1PM–4PM 10 Canned Goods

This program will introduce teens to lifting weights and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Teens will be trained and supervised for safe usage of the equipment and proper technique. Fee is one–time registration fee.

Bethel Park

• Age: 13–17
  Ongoing MW 5PM–6PM $10

Yoga For Hockey Players

Even hockey players need yoga! This class is designed for youth hockey players interested in enhancing their game through increased strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and balance.

Perry Park

• 85100 | Age: 9–17
  10/27–11/17 Th 6PM–7PM 4 Classes $28

Youth are encouraged to come learn the essential elements of fundamental ball skills. Games played on Saturdays. Program runs year round. Please see Basketball–Youth for older age groups.

Watkins Park

• Age: 3–5
  10/8 ThFS TBD $35

This league will introduce children to the game of basketball.  Each participant is guaranteed playing time. League is six weeks long.  Bethel Park

• Age: 3–6
  10/7–11/11 F TBA $40

Several family centers set aside hours specifically for "Open basketball" games. Please contact individual centers for details.  Hours are subject to change.

Christian Park

• Age: 12 and under
  Ongoing TTh 3PM–5PM Free
• Age: 13–17
  Ongoing MW 3PM–5PM Free

Rhodius Park

• Age: 15 and under
  Ongoing M 6PM–8PM Free
• Age: 16–17
  Ongoing W 6PM–8PM Free

Thatcher Park

• Age: 17 and under
  Ongoing M–F 3:30PM–5:30PM Free

Krannert Park

• Age: 17 and under*
  Ongoing M–S Please call for times Free
  *Youth ages 14–17 must have photo I.D.

Riverside Park

• Age: 18 and under
  Ongoing M–F 3PM–5:30PM Free

Washington Park

• Age: 17 and under
  Ongoing M–F 3PM–5PM Free

Watkins Park

• Age: 18 and under
  Ongoing M–F 3PM–5:30PM Free
  Open basketball at Washington Park

This class features activities to help preschoolers develop running, kicking, throwing, and catching skills. Hand–foot–eye coordination and social interaction also emphasized.

Thatcher Park

• 84743 | Age: 2–4
  10/11 T 10:15AM–11AM 1 Class $5

Start Smart

Get a jump start on teaching your children the fundamentals of sports. With instructor guidance, parents will teach their children the essentials of sports: throwing, catching, kicking and batting.  This step–by–step approach builds confidence, self–esteem, and provides a positive environment that allow children to learn at their own pace.

Garfield Park

• 84999 | Age: 3–5
  10/7–11/11 F 5:30PM–6:30PM 6 Classes Free

Krannert Park

• 84998 | Age: 3–5
  10/3–11/7 M 6PM–7PM 6 Classes Free

Raymond Park

• 84997 | Age: 3–5
  10/1–11/5 S 10:30AM–11:30AM 6 Classes Free

Several Indy Parks Family Centers offer "open gym" hours for youth and adults. This is a great opportunity to practice your jump shot or join in a pick up game of volleyball. Some facilities require a photo I.D. for admission. Hours listed below are subject to change.  Please contact facilities individually for information.

Bethel Park

• Age: 17 and under
  Ongoing M–F 3PM–6PM
  S 10AM–1PM Free

Brookside Park

• Age: 17 and under
  Ongoing M–F 3PM–8PM
  S 2PM–6PM Free

Douglass Park

• Age: 17 and under
  Ongoing M–F 2:30PM–4:30PM Free

Garfield Park

• Age: 16 and under
  Ongoing M–F 2:30PM–4:30PM Free

JTV Hill Park

• Age: 16 and under
  Ongoing M–S 3PM–6PM Free

Youth are invited to participate in a 3–on–3, six–week league.  There will be a 3–point and free throw contest at the end of the session. Fee is per team.

JTV Hill Park

• Age: 10–12 and 13–15
  TBD TTh 5PM $10

Youth are invited to participate in a 5–on–5, six–week league.  League MVP will be crowned as well as a final All–Star game.  Fee is per person.

JTV Hill Park

• Age: 9–12
  10/5 S TBD $5

Boys basketball league for youth 7–10 years old. This is an educational league promoting exercise and teamwork.

Brookside Park

• 85280 | Age: 7–10
  10/1–11/12 S 10AM–Noon 7 Classes $5

Open to all non–school teams.

Douglass Park

• 86080 | Age: 9–12
  11/4–12/23 F 4:30PM 7 Classes $10
• 86078 | Age: 13–15
  11/1–12/20 T 4:30PM 7 Classes $10
• 86079 | Age: 16–19
  11/7–12/19 M 4:30PM 7 Classes $10

Girls basketball league for all skill levels.

Brookside Park

• 85283 | Age: 8–12
  10/8–11/19 S Noon–2PM 7 Classes Free

Come and join in 3–point, free–throw and hotshot contests!

JTV Hill Park

• Age: 10–12, 13–15
  TBD F 6PM $3

Please note: Registration for this program does not begin until November 14. League promotes academic achievement, character development, sportsmanship and basketball fundamentals. Open for Pike Townships students K–8. Teams will practice one a week with games played on Saturdays.  Practice times assigned following skill evaluation period.  Practices and games will take place at Pike Township Elementary and Middle Schools.

• 84987 | Age: 5–8 Traditional grades K–2
  1/9/06–3/25/06 M–S Times TBA 65 Classes $55
• 84988 | Age: 5–8 Advanced grades K–2
  1/9/06–3/25/06 M–S Times TBA 65 Classes $55
• 84989 | Age: 8–10 Jr. Girls
  1/9/06–3/25/06 M–S Times TBA 65 Classes $55
• 84990 | Age: 8–10 Jr. Boys
  1/9/06–3/25/06 M–S Times TBA 65 Classes $55
• 84991 | Age: 11–12 Sr. Girls
  1/9/06–3/25/06 M–S Times TBA 65 Classes $55
• 84992 | Age: 11–12 Sr. Boys
  1/9/06–3/25/06 M–S Times TBA 65 Classes $55
• 84993 | Age: 13–14 Advanced 7th & 8th graders
  1/9/06–3/25/06 M–S Times TBA 65 Classes $55

This program will allow boys and girls to learn basketball skills in a positive social environment. League games will be once a week. Each participant will receive a t–shirt and shorts. Please note: Registration begins October 17. This league is affiliated with the Jr. NBA. Sign up one child, and additional siblings receive discount.

Riverside Park

• 84985 | Age: 6–13
  11/3–1/21/06 ThFS 6PM–9PM 36 Classes $40/$35

Youth are encouraged to come learn the essential elements of fundamental ball skills. Games played on Saturdays. Program runs year round in six–week sessions. Please see Basketball–Preschool for ages 3–5.

Watkins Park

• Age: 6–8
  10/8 ThFS TBD $35
• Age: 9–10
  10/8 ThFS TBD $35

Youth will improve their basketball skills through inter–league play. Players will receive t–shirt, shorts and a trophy. League is coed. Practice and game times TBA.

Garfield Park

• 84428 | Age: 3–5
  11/30–4/8/06 WThFS TBA $55
• 84429 | Age: 6–8
  11/28–4/15/06 M–S TBA $55
• 84431 | Age: 9–11
  11/29–4/14/06 TWThF TBA $55
• 84432 | Age: 12–14
  11/29–4/14/06 TWThF TBA $55

Thatcher Park

• 84728 | Age: 5–6
  11/12–3/10/06 TThFSSu TBA $55
• 84729 | Age: 7–8
  11/12–3/10/06 TThFSSu TBA $55
• 84730 | Age: 9–10
  11/12–3/10/06 TThFSSu TBA $55
• 84731 | Age: 11–12
  11/12–3/10/06 TThFSSu TBA $55
• 84732 | Age: 13–14
  11/12–3/10/06 TThFSSu TBA $55
• 84733 | Age: 15–17
  11/12–3/10/06 TThFSSu TBA $55

Be a part of the action at Sarge Johnson Boxing Club. Come and learn the skill of boxing just for the conditioning aspect or train seriously to become an amateur fighter. Boxing instruction available for youth and adults. Fee is determined by the instructor. For more information, please call Sarge Johnson Boxing Club at 327–7222. Youth and Adults welcome.

Washington Park

• Ongoing M–F 5PM–8PM $35

Indy Youth Games are here! Stop by your favorite family center to sign up! Each center will form its own teams. Practices will be once a week for four weeks. Show off your skills in the end–of–the–program tournament. For additional information on Indy Youth Games, please call327–7037. Fee is per child.

Bethel Park

• Age: 6–14
  12/10 S 9AM–4PM $5

Douglass Park

• Age: 6–14
  Ongoing Th 5:30PM–7PM Free

Practice your moves during holiday vacation from school.

Watkins Park

• Age: 3–10
  12/26–12/31 M–F 1PM–5PM
  $25

Registration for the Winter 2006 instructional league begins September 12. A $38 fee is paid to CPNC at the time of registration. Practice will begin January 3, 2006.

Christian Park

• Age: 3–14
  9/12–11/18 (Registration only) $38

Registration for this Winter 2006 program begins November 2.  Practice and games will begin in January, 2006.

Rhodius Park

• Age: 6–12
  11/2 (Registration begins) TBD

Indy Parks is excited to announce the first game in our newly formed Indy Youth Games! Each family center will form their own teams. Practices will be once a week for four weeks.  Show off your skills in our end–of–the–program tournament October 22 at the Chuck Klein Sports Complex. Fee is per child.  Please call 327–7037 for more information on the Indy Youth Games.

Chuck Klein Sports Complex

• Age: 6–14
  10/22 S 9AM–4PM $5