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	Adult Winter Volleyball League
	Full Court Adult Basketball
	4-On-4 Adult Basketball
	Boys Only Super Hoopers
	2nd Annual Putting Bonanza
	Street Gym Open Gym Hours
	Youth Softball Leagues
	High School Softball Players Clinic
	Tournament Team Tryouts
	Volunteer Softball Coaches Needed
	ASEP Coaches Clinic
	High School Softball Coaches Clinic

Adult Winter Volleyball League

forming for play to begin January 7. All teams are required to complete the registration form and pay the $25 non-refundable team deposit to register. There will be no separate player fees, only a team total.

Location: Indianola High School North Gym

Min/Max: 4/8 teams per league

Age: 16 years & older

Registration Deadline: Friday, December 15, 5:00 p.m.

*times approximate  **plus $4 for each nonresident

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Full Court Adult Basketball

Don’t be a couch potato this winter. Full Court 5-on-5 basketball is a great way to stay in shape during the long winter months. Teams are self-officiated to keep the registration fee low. A $25 non-refundable team deposit and completed registration form is necessary to register. There will be a Managers Meeting on Tuesday, January 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Training Room. There will be no separate players fees, only a team total.

Location: Indianola Middle School & High School East Gym

Min/Max: 4/8 teams per league (first come, first serve basis)

Age: 18 years & older

Registration Deadline: Friday, December 15, 5:00 p.m.

*times approximate  **plus $4 for each nonresident

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4-on-4 Adult Basketball

Dribble, shoot and score! That’s the name of the games, along with fun, fitness and lots of socialization. Join the half court 4-on-4 league for a winter of basketball enjoyment A $25 non-refundable team deposit and completed registration form is necessary to register. There will be a Managers Meeting on Tuesday, January 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Training Room. There will be no separate players fees, only a team total.

Location: Indianola High School East Gym

Min/Max: 4/8 teams per league (first come, first serve basis)

Age: 18 years & older

Registration Deadline: Friday, December 15, 5:00 p.m.

*times approximate  **plus $4 for each nonresident

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Boys Only Super Hoopers

An introduction to the game of basketball through drills, lead-up games and scrimmages.

Location: Emerson School

Min/Max: 8/16

Age: K-2nd grades

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 12

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2nd Annual Putting Bonanza

Thursday, March 29
City Hall – 6:30 p.m.???

(A Senior Center Fundraiser)

A challenging and fun 18-hole putting course that combines some great new holes with some of last year’s favorites.

• 18 Holes of Putting Fun

• Refreshments

• Prizes to Winners – Men & Women Divisions

Special Contests

# 613 – $10 – Early Registration (by March 22)
              $12 – After March 22

Must reserve a Tee time (1-4 players) when registering or after registering by calling or stopping by the Parks & Recreation Office

Bring your own Putter, or we can provide one.

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Street Gym Open Gym Hours

Weekdays:

6:00-8:00 a.m. for Adult Walking

6:30-8:00 p.m. for Elementary & Middle School Students

8:00-9:30 p.m. for High School Students & Adults

Weekends:

1:00-4:00 p.m. for Elementary & Middle School Students

4:00-6:00 p.m. for High School Students & Adults

Winter Break – December 20-December 30

1:00-4:00 p.m. for Elementary & Middle School Students

4:00-7:00 p.m. for High School Students & Adults

The Street Gym will NOT be open evenings of parent-teacher conferences, November 6 & 9, and February 19 & 22, or Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day or New Years Day.

People using the gym are asked to park in the East Parking Lot and enter through the East Door.

Reminder: Anytime school closes because of inclement weather, the Street Gym will NOT be open.

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Youth Softball Leagues

Exciting softball action awaits you and your friends! Games will be played at the Pickard Park Youth Softball Fields and Moats Softball Field.

Practices begin the week of April 2

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 2

*ASA Age Cut-Off Date: January 1, 2001

Anyone interested in playing in the 10 & Under and 14 & Under leagues need to attend one of the two skill evaluation dates for that league. The skill evaluations will be used to attempt to divide players into equal teams.

Skill Evaluation Dates: Saturdays March 10 & 17 – Pickard Park

For information on moving up on age bracket, call our office at 961-9420.

Game days have been designated for all leagues. Rain cancellations may force use of alternate days and times. Coaches will schedule practices outside of game dates and times. Teams are required to have at least 2 contact per week and no more than 3 contacts per week. Players choosing not to practice may be limited to playing time.

8 & Under

·       Will play 10 league games.

·       Players must be in 1^st grade or above.

·       Everyone bats and fields an equal amount of time.

·       Coaches will pitch to players for no more than 5 pitches.

10 & Under

·       Will play 14 league games.

·       Players will pitch the entire season.

·       Will be officiated by certified umpires.

·       Everyone on each team will bat, with a maximum of 9 batters per inning.

·       Games are scheduled for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

14 & Under

·       Will play 16 league games plus a league tournament.

·       Will be officiated by certified umpires.

·       Team members must play at least 2 innings with as equal playing time as possible.

·       Players will pitch throughout the entire season: 12 & Under from 35 feet and 14 & Under from 40 feet.

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High School Softball Players Clinic

(tentative date & times)

Saturday, March 31

000 – Ages 8-11 – 1:00-2:30 p.m.

000 – Ages 12 & up – 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Join the Indianola High School players and coaches to learn some of their skills and techniques.

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Tournament Team Tryouts

Saturday, May 5

Pickard Youth Softball Fields

10 & Under – 9:00 a.m.

12 & Under – 10:30 a.m.

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Volunteer Softball Coaches Needed

We are looking for enthusiastic adults who enjoy working with children. Your assistance is needed to maintain quality programs at affordable prices.

Location: City Hall Community Room

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ASEP Coaches Clinic

ASEP (American Sport Education Program) is devoted to helping coaches/parents prepare for coaching youth sports. We will discuss our coaching philosophy and how to make the upcoming season enjoyable and educational for everyone. All first-time coaches must attend.

Location: City Hall Training Room

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High School Coaches Clinic

(tentative date & times)

Wednesday, April 4

Will give a general coaching overview for all league coaches. All league coaches MUST attend.

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