Redding Recreation: Softball League starting up | 9th Arkansas

REDDING GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The Spring Season of the Redding Girls Softball League will arrive in March. Get signed up soon to guarantee a spot in one of the leagues five divisions: Little Ladies (Kindergarten to 6 years old), Rookies (7 to 8), Mini-Minors (9 to 10), Minors (11 to 12) and Majors (13 to 16). Registration deadline is Feb. 16 or until the divisions are full, whichever comes first. Player evaluations for the Mini-Minors, Minors and Majors Divisions will be March 3. Practices can begin on March 10. Games begin March 26.

BEGINNING FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PITCHING CLINIC

The fundamental mechanics of the windmill softball fast pitch will be taught ? both the traditional and new style. Participants must bring their own catcher. Parents are encouraged to attend. There will be four clinics for each of the age groups, beginning on Wednesday and ending Feb. 29 at the Nor-Cal Complex (20299 Charlanne Drive ? off Airport Road). The instructor will be Vern Smith. The session for 7- to 10-year-olds will be from 4 to 5 pm and the session for 11- to 16-year-olds will be held from 5 to 6 pm

FASTPITCH SOFTBALL SKILLS CAMP

The Shasta College Lady Knights, under the leadership of Coach Sonny Stupek, will teach age-appropriate skill development in hitting, bunting, fielding, base running and conditioning. Come have fun, learn a lot, and support college softball. Each session will be held on Feb. 18 at Big League Dreams. The session for 5- to 8-year-olds will be held from 9 to 11 am The session for 9- to 14-year-olds will run from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm The Advanced Camp for players 11 and older who play on travel teams will run from 1:30 to 3:30 pm

WALK WITH EASE

Would you like to begin a regular walking program? Register for the Walk with Ease program starting Feb. 20. Its only $15 for a six-week class. This multi-component program, led by a trained instructor, will include walking, health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. It is an evidence-based program designed for people who would like to make walking a regular part of their life to increase their health and fitness. Participants will meet three times a week for six weeks; you may mix and match days/times to best fit your schedule. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Feb. 20 through March 30 at 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Caldwell Recreation Center; or Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Feb. 20 through March 30 from noon to 1 pm at the Teen Center.

To register for any of our programs or for additional information, please visit us online at www.reddingrecreation.org or call our offices at 225-4095. You can also find us on Facebook, join our group.

TRACK AND FIELD CAMPS

Redding Recreation brings back its fun and popular Track and Field Camps for the second year. This track and field program for boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (as of Dec. 31, 2012) is designed to give young athletes a chance to learn the sport, be part of a team and prepare for the Hersheys Track and Field Games coming in May. Participants will learn the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing, with an emphasis on self-improvement rather than competition. This eight-week program is divided in two sessions. Participants are invited to sign up for either session or the whole season. Practices are twice a week ? at the Parsons Junior High School track from 6 to 7:15 pm The first session will run March 6 through 29. All participants receive a T-shirt.

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Sign-ups are on now for this springs Co-Ed Youth Volleyball League, which begins in March. Practices will concentrate on skill building, setting, passing, spiking, digging and serving. Players will be divided into teams of six with practices on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday evenings and games on Saturday mornings. Once games begin, practices will be held on Wednesday and Thursday only one time per week. Rally scoring and 7-foot, 6-inch net height will be used. Good tennis shoes and knee pads are required. The fourth- and fifth-grade league will have practices on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm beginning March 5. The sixth- through eighth-grade league will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 6.

JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL CAMP

The popular Junior Volleyball Camp for boys and girls in first through third grades returns this spring with three sessions. Basic volleyball skills will be introduced during this non-competitive, structured, fun environment that will provide a strong foundation for aspiring volleyball players. Participants will learn the fundamentals of bumping, setting and hitting, as well as court awareness and ready position. The first three-meeting session will begin March 10 and run through March 24 from 9 to 11 am The camps will be held in the Juniper School gym.

GOLF CAMP

SNAG (Starting New at Golf) is all about having fun while learning the basics of the game ? putting, chipping, pitching and driving. It incorporates developmentally appropriate equipment that allows golf to be learned and played in non-traditional venues, such as gyms, with immediate, positive results. This immediate success keeps new learners wanting to be further involved with golf. Our next camp series will be held on March 13 through 15, in the Juniper School gym. The camp for five- to nine-year-olds will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and the camp for 10- to 13-year-olds and high school-aged participants will be from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Source: http://www.9tharkansas.org/2012/03/05/redding-recreation-softball-league-starting-up/

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