Archery

Washtenaw Sportsman's Club's Junior Olympic Archery Development, 5095 Ellis Rd., Ypsilanti. 971–3402. Provides guidance and instruction for archers 18 and under, Sat. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Oct.–Apr. at their 24 lane indoor archery facility. $2/session includes equipment, bows, arrows, and quivers. joad@wsclub.org, www.wsclub.org/programs/joad

Baseball, Softball, & T-Ball

Ann Arbor Area Baseball Association. Dan Kielczewski, president. 761–2032. Games and tournaments for ages 9–16. Seasons: Spring/Summer (late Apr.–mid July) and Fall (late Aug.–mid-Oct.) http://baseball.rec-sports.com/

Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation. 822–2120. Spring T-ball league for ages 5 (before Sept. 1) to 8. Registration starts in Feb.

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53225. Coach-pitch leagues for grades 1–3, baseball and fast-pitch softball for grades 4–8, mid-June–Aug. Register mid-Apr.

Washtenaw Amateur Baseball Association. Mike Guenther, president. 272–2450. Travel league with teams from Washtenaw and nearby counties for ages 9–16. Games May–July and mid Aug.–Oct. yjcoach@comcast.net, http://baseball.rec-sports.com/

YMCA 996–9622. Baseball and T-ball leagues for children in grades K–5. Spring league Apr.–June, register in early March. Financial assistance available.

Basketball

i9 Sports. 302–7529. Six-week instructional program for ages 5–11 offered fall and winter. ccristian@i9sports.com, www.i9sports.com

Rec & Ed. 994–2300; ext. 53233 (instructional classes), ext. 53225 (leagues). Classes offered year round for grades 2–12. Fall league for grades 2–4 starts mid-Oct.; register early Aug. Winter leagues for grades 5–12 start early Jan.; register mid-Oct.

YMCA. 996–9622. Basketball leagues and year-round instructional classes for children in grades K–5. Fall league starts late Oct.; registration begins early Sept. Winter league starts early Jan.; registration begins early Dec.

Cheerleading

i9 Sports. 302–7529. Spring, summer, and fall noncompetitive program for boys and girls entering grades 1-5. ccristian@i9sports.com, www.i9sports.com

Liberty Athletic Club, 2975 W. Liberty. 665–3738. Cheerleading instruction classes for ages 5–10. Nonmembers welcome. www.libertyathletic.net

Washtenaw Junior Cheerleading, PO Box 2591, AA, 48106. 968–5049. Instructional and competitive program for boys and girls 8–13. Everyone participates, no experience needed. Competes Aug.–Nov. in the Downriver Junior Football League. www.washtenawjrfootball.org

Wolverine All Star Cheer, 3460 E. Ellsworth. 395–8496. Tumbling for cheerleaders classes, junior and senior teams, and Team Wolverine, a competitive travel cheer program. All ages and abilities. www.wolverineallstar.com

Fencing

YMCA. 996–9622. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes and competitions run year round for ages 12 & over.

Field Hockey

Ann Arbor Field Hockey Club, 1000 S. State. Tracey Fuchs or Carla Tagliente, 764–2144. Training sessions throughout the year for youth ages 9–18. Overnight and commuter summer camps for high school players. tfuchs@umich.edu, www.michiganfieldhockeycamp.com

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53225. Fall leagues for boys & girls in grades 3–6 start early Sept.; register early July. Spring leagues for grades 3–8 start Apr.; register Feb.

Fitness

Liberty Athletic Club. 665–3738. Fitness classes for ages 2–8 incorporate tumbling, stretching, obstacle courses, and ball games to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Nonmembers welcome.

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53233. A variety of physical fitness classes for teens year round.

YMCA. 996–9622. Fitness classes for ages 5–12.

Floor Hockey

YMCA. 996–9622. Year-round instructional classes for ages 4–6 introduce the game and help develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Football

i9 Sports. 302–7529. Flag football leagues for boys & girls ages 6–14 in spring, summer, and fall; indoor league in winter. Week-long camps in summer. ccristian@i9sports.com, www.i9sports.com

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53214. Spring flag football league for grades 3–8 starts Apr.; registration Feb.

Washtenaw Junior Football, PO Box 2591, AA, 48106. Team play and instruction for boys and girls ages 8–13. No try-outs or cuts, and all children participate. Teams compete in the Downriver Junior Football League. www.washtenawjrfootball.org

YMCA. 996–9622. Flag football league and year-round classes for ages 6–12. Fall league runs Sept.–Nov.; registration begins early Aug. Financial assistance available.

General Programs

Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow. 971–0990. Sports enrichment classes during the school year for K-5. Fees vary; JCC members pay less. deborahhuerta@jccfed.org, www.jccannarbor.org

Liberty Athletic Club, 2975 W. Liberty. 665–3738. Full and half day summer camps available for ages 5–10. Tennis, swim, and Kung Fu instruction. Interactive sports, yoga, arts and crafts, climbing wall, and field trips. Winter holiday camps offered. Nonmembers welcome. www.libertyathletic.net

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, 2960 Washtenaw. 971–6355. Drop in or register for classes, no membership needed. Indoor fitness facilities include a 25-yard wheelchair accessible pool, track, weight room, badminton, basketball, and volleyball. Minimum age to use cardio and strength training equipment is 16. Fees vary. Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–10 p.m. parks@ewashtenaw.org, parks.ewashtenaw.org (click on Parks and Facilities, then Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center)

Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation, 701 W. Ellsworth. 822–2120. Year-round instruction in karate, dance, swimming. Youth T-ball league in spring. Pee-wee soccer, tennis, golf in the fall and spring. Summer day camp. See website for catalog and registration dates. recreation@pittsfieldtwp.org, www.pittsfieldtwp.org/departments/sup/parks

Rec & Ed (Ann Arbor Public Schools Department of Community Education & Recreation), 1530 Eisenhower Pl. 994–2300. Broad selection of youth sports and summer camps (including baseball, basketball, field hockey, flag football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball, and multisports) for grades K–12. Call to get on mailing list. www.aareced.com

Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek. 484–9676. This 362-acre park includes a water park, a playground, horseshoes, fishing, an 18-hole disc golf course, a sledding hill, cross-country ski trails, and trails for walking, biking, and in-line skating. Skis, toboggans, and tubes available for rent. Park open Memorial Day weekend–Labor Day, daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; rest of year, daily 8 a.m.–dusk. Vehicle admission for county residents $5/day ($2.50/day for seniors age 65 & over), $25/year. Nonresidents pay $9/day ($5 for seniors), $45/year. Rolling Hills Family Water Park is a 6.5-acre park with wave and activity pools, water slides, lazy river, spray play area, and concessions. Open Memorial Day weekend–Labor Day daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Additional entry fees to the water park: $6 residents ($8 nonresidents) weekdays, $4 residents ($5 nonresidents) after 5 p.m., $7 residents ($9 nonresidents) weekends & holidays. Children 36 inches and under get in free. parks.ewashtenaw.org

U-M KidSport. 764–1342. A seven-week summer physical education program for ages 4–15. Activities include swimming, movement, team sports, games, and health and safety instruction. Sponsored by the U-M Division of Kinesiology. Afternoon summer programs include Camp Explorations (for ages 8–12 in a.m.; ages 6–11 in p.m.), KidSport Afternoon (one week sessions of golf, tennis, basketball, and roller hockey for ages 8–15), and Outdoor Adventures (for ages 8–12). kidsport@umich.edu, www.umove.kines.umich.edu/kidsport

U-M Michigan Summer Camps, Offers commuter and overnight camps for youth in all-sport speed and agility, baseball, basketball, cross country, diving, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, wrestling, and lacrosse. Some sports hold camps during other times of the year. Check website for ages, fees, and program information. www.mgoblue.com, click Summer Camps.

WideWorld Sports Center, 2140 Oak Valley. 913– 4625. Soccer and multisports camps in summer. Full- and half-day programs. Per-day also offered. Before- or after-care for summer campers $20/week; before- and after-care $35/week. info@wideworld-sports.com, www.wideworld-sports.com

YMCA, 400 W. Washington. 996–9622. Large selection of youth sports and instructional leagues. Wide offering of half day and full day summer sports and specialty camps. Year-round multisports classes for children age 3–4. Financial assistance is available. www.annarborymca.org

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• Recreation
• Kids' Activities

Golf

City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. 994–2780. Junior golf programs with specialized instruction and league play for ages 8–17. Beginner and intermediate golfers play at Huron Hills Golf Course (971–6840), advanced golfers play at Leslie Park Golf Course (994–1163). Instruction includes grip, stance, swing, rules, and etiquette. Program is based on golfers' ability, students may be moved at instructor's discretion. For special assistance or accomodation, call 974–0426. Fees vary, register online at www.a2gov.org/parks

Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation. 822–2120. Smart Start parent/child golf classes teach children 4–7 and their parents basic shots in golf.

Gymnastics

Gym America, 4611 Platt. 971–1667. Programs for boys & girls of all experience levels ages 18 months & over. Summer camps and classes, "Preschool Playtime" supervised open gym time, birthday parties and field trips. GymAmerica on Wheels program brings equipment and staff to your location. Sponsors a pre-team and competitive gymnastics teams. gymamericami@aol.com, www.gymamericagymnastics.com

Michigan Academy of Gymnastics, 82 Aprill, suite C. 761–7610. Programs for girls & boys include preschool movement, developmental and competitive gymnastics, and cheerleading. Summer camps. www.michiganacademy.com

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53233. Classes year round for boys & girls ages 4–14.

YMCA. 996–9622. Classes year round for children ages 3 & over. Financial assistance is available.

Hockey (Ice)

City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. 994–2780. Beginning hockey skills program at Veterans Ice Arena (761–7240) mid Sept.-mid May. Drop-in hockey and "Sticks & Pucks" practice times Nov.-Mar. at Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena (971–3228). Check www.a2gov.org/parks for schedules.

A2Ice3 (the Cube), 2121 Oak Valley. 213–1600. “Sticks & Pucks” practice time for stickhandling and shooting (no goalies allowed) ages 16 & under. Tues. 6–7:50 a.m. a2ice3@a2ice3.com, www.a2ice3.com

Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association. 213–0370. Instructional programs and house and travel leagues for boys & girls ages 4–17. Fall/winter (Sept.–Mar.) and spring seasons. AAAHA skates at the A2Ice3 (the Cube) and Veterans Ice Arena. aaaha@aaaha.org, www.aaaha.org

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• Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Champion Lacrosse. (248) 232–9964. Held at WideWorld Sports Center (2140 Oak Valley Dr.) Offers summer youth classes (6:15–7:15 p.m.) for pre-K-high school. Youth leagues (7:30–8:30 p.m.) for K–6th grade, and a boys league for grades 7–8. Winter programs begin in Nov., including high school leagues. Call or check website for dates and prices. info@championlacrosse.com, www.championlacrosse.com

i9 Sports.302–7529. Summer camps for boys and girls entering grades 1–5. ccristian@i9sports.com, www.i9sports.com

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53214. League for grades 3–8 starts mid-Sept.; register early Aug.

Martial Arts

Ann Arbor has many private martial arts studios. See the Yellow Pages for listings.

Liberty Athletic Club. 665–3738. Year-round classes in Kung Fu for ages 6–13. Clinics and private instruction available. Nonmembers welcome.

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53233. Classes year round for beginning and experienced youths ages 4–14.

YMCA. 996–9622. Classes year round for ages 4–15 in aikido, tae kwon do, judo, karate, and others.

Netball

YMCA. 996–9622. Free instructional classes year round for children ages 7-12 in this exciting team sport.

Running

Ann Arbor Track Club Youth Division. 332–9129. Competitive and noncompetitive leagues for ages 6–18. Offers three seasons: indoor, Nov.–Mar.; outdoor, Apr.–Aug.; and cross-country, Aug.–Dec. youth@aatrackclub.org, www.aatrackclub.org

Girls on the Run, (517) 294-2197. A non-profit prevention program that encourages girls ages 8-12 to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The 8-week program culminates in a non-competitive 5K event. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. danielle@girlsontherunsemi.org, www.girlsontherunsemi.org

Skating

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club, 2121 Oak Valley. 213–6768. Year-round ice skating instruction for boys and girls ages 3 & over at A2Ice3 (the Cube). Learn to skate, synchronized skating, and competitions. Call or check website for times. aaskating@yahoo.com, www.annarborfsc.org

City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. 994–2780. Instructional skating program for ages 3 1/2 and over at Veterans Ice Arena (761–7240). Uses the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Test Program to measure skating skills. All students in Kinderskate, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes will be tested on skills and awarded badges for completion. Sessions Nov.–Jan. and Jan.–Mar. Open skating times Nov.-Mar. at Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena (971–3228). Check www.a2gov.org/parks for schedules or to register.

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• Skating: Ice

Soccer

Ann Arbor United Soccer Club. 975–4257. Youth academy, house, select, and premier teams for boys & girls ages 4–18. Open and team clinics. Professional, licensed coaches. info@annarborunited.net, www.annarborunited.net

i9 Sports.302–7529. Spring programs for boys and girls ages 5–14. ccristian@i9sports.com, www.i9sports.com

Michigan Tigers Futbol Club. 214–2255. Professional instruction and training for youth ages 8-14, held at WideWorld Sports Center (2140 Oak Valley). Club enters teams in fall and spring leagues and tournaments. Year-round program. michigantigersfc@comcast.net, www.michigantigersfc.net

Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation. 822–2120. Pee-wee soccer leagues for ages 3–5 play for six weeks in spring (starting May) and fall (starting Sept.). Register in Mar. and Aug.

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53104 (leagues) ext. 53233 (instructional classes). Leagues for K–8 boys & girls. Fall season starts Sept.; register in July. Spring season starts Apr.; register in Feb. Instructional classes for ages 3–4 and after-school classes offered at many elementary schools during school year, plus summer camps.

Soccer Blast. Kipper Thompson, 709–5034. International skills and training for all levels. Offers indoor and outdoor developmental and sponsored teams for ages 5–high school. Practices and home field at Concordia on Geddes/US-23. League registration in June; camp/clinic registration year round. soccerblastusa@gmail.com, www.soccerblast.net

WideWorld Sports Center. 2140 Oak Valley, 913– 4625. Year-round indoor league play for age 6 & over. Six-week sessions Sept.–June for ages 4–6. soccer@wideworld-sports.com

YMCA. 996–9622. Indoor league for grades K–5 runs Mar.–Apr.; registration begins early Feb. Weekly practices and small-sided league games for grades K–5. Financial assistance is available.

Swimming

City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. See the Recreation section of this guide for pools information. The city's four pools offer a variety of activities, classes, and lessons for all experience levels. Neighborhood competitive teams for ages 5–17 at Buhr (971–3228) and Veterans (761–7240) parks. Fees vary. Call or check www.a2gov.org/parks for schedules and information.

Club Wolverine Swimming. 332–9440. Year-round developmental and competitive club for ages 4–18. Member of and sanctioned by USA Swimming. www.clubwolverine.org

Liberty Athletic Club. 665–3738. Clinics year round for children of all ages and skill levels. Also parent and infant classes. Fees higher for nonmembers.

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, 2960 Washtenaw. 971–6355. A 25-yard indoor pool. Year-round classes for all ages, including infants. Lap swim, open swim, and family swim times; see pool schedule at parks.ewashtenaw.org.

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53232. Instructional classes year round for ages 6 months & over. Classes at middle school pools.

Rolling Hills County Park. 7660 Stony Creek. 484–9676. A water park with a slide, wave pool, spray ground, and lazy river. See General Programs, above.

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation. 971–6337. Year-round classes for all ages, including infants.

YMCA. 996–9622. Preschool (ages 6 months–5 years) and youth (ages 6–14) classes year round. Barracuda Swim Club offers competitive swimming for advanced swimmers ages 6 and up. Lifeguard training for advanced swimmers.

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• Swimming

Tennis

Liberty Athletic Club, 2975 W. Liberty. 665–3738. Clinics year round for age 4 & over, all skill levels. Elite junior program for youth preparing for or involved in competitive play. Private lessons available. Reduced fees for members. www.libertyathletic.net

Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation, 701 W. Ellsworth. 822–2120. Youth classes for ages 6–13, Tiny Tot tennis program for ages 3–5.

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53243. Year-round program includes youth instructional classes for ages 5–14, Junior Team tennis for ages 10–18, and USTA league teams. shadigiv@aaps.k12.mi.us

Volleyball

Rec & Ed. 994–2300, ext. 53254. Leagues for boys and girls in grades 4–12 start early Oct.; register mid-Aug. Summer sand volleyball for high school girls; register early May.

YMCA. 996-9622. Year-round classes on volleyball fundamentals for children ages 5–11.

Water Polo

Great Lakes Water Polo Club, Year-round programs and clinics for boys and girls in high school, and "age group" program for younger children at U-M's Canham Natatorium. Club participates in scrimmages and tournaments locally and at the national level. Limited scholarships available. bluepolo@umich.edu, www.greatlakeswaterpolo.com

Wrestling

Jr. Wolverine Wrestling Club, Comprehensive training program for wrestlers 8th grade and younger. Professional instruction in Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons; summer camps for grade school-high school. Club competes in meets and tournaments. jmason@cac.net, www.jrwolverinewrestlingclub.com

Wolverine Wrestling Club, Spring clinics, pre-season and in-season training for wrestlers 9th grade and above. Summer camps for grade school-high school. Wrestlers compete in state, regional, and national tournaments. jmason@cac.net, www.wolverinewrestlingclub.com