City Guide
Youth Sports
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 (leagues) ext. 53233 (summer camps). Coach-pitch leagues for grades 1-3, boys' baseball and girls' fast-pitch softball for grades 4-8, mid-June-Aug. Register mid-Apr. Summer camps for grades 1-6
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. callstrikes@hotmail.com, 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. Eight-week instructional program for ages 5-12 offered fall and winter. ccristian@i9sports.com, www.i9sports.com
Rec & Ed. 994-2300; ext. 53233 (instructional classes and summer camps), ext. 53225 (leagues). Classes offered year round for grades 1-5. Fall league for grades 2-4 starts mid-Oct.; register early Aug. Winter leagues for grades 5-12 start early Jan.; register mid-Oct. Summer camps for grades 1-12.
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. Financial assistance available.
Cheerleading
i9 Sports. 302-7529. Spring, summer, and fall noncompetitive program for children ages 5-10. Summer camp for grades 1-5. ccristian@i9sports.com, www.i9sports.com
Michigan Xtreme Cheer- Ann Arbor, 737-0560. Cheerleading classes for beginners to advanced skill levels at Champion Gymnastics, 240 Metty Dr. Cheer and tumble camps and clinics, teams for ages 2 to adult. mwilliams@premierathletics.com, www.mixcheer.com
Washtenaw Junior Cheerleading, PO Box 3945, AA, 48106. 929-4720. Instructional and competitive program for ages 8-13. Everyone participates, no experience needed. Competes Aug.-Nov. in the Downriver Junior Football League. wjffootballmom@yahoo.com, www.washtenawjrfootball.org
Wolverine All Star Cheer, 3460 E. Ellsworth. 395-8496. Tumbling for cheerleaders classes, junior and senior teams, competitive travel program and special needs program. All ages and abilities. pstjohn@umich.edu, 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 (leagues) ext. 53233 (summer camps). Fall leagues for grades 3-6 start early Sept.; register early July. Spring leagues for grades 3-8 start Apr.; register Feb. Summer camps for grades 3-8.
Fitness
Liberty Athletic Club. 665-3738. Classes for ages 2-8 incorporate tumbling, stretching, obstacle courses, and ball games. Nonmembers welcome.
Rec & Ed. 994-2300, ext. 53233. A variety of classes for teens year round. Summer camps for grades 4-8.
YMCA. 996-9622. Classes for ages 5-12.
Floor Hockey
YMCA. 996-9622. Year-round instruction for ages 4-6.
Football
i9 Sports. 302-7529. Flag football leagues for ages 5-14 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 (leagues) ext. 53233 (summer camps and classes). Spring flag football league for grades 3-8 starts Apr.; register in Feb. Classes in fall and spring for grades 1-5. Summer camps for grades K-8.
Washtenaw Junior Football, PO Box 3945, AA, 48106. 929-4720. Team play and instruction for ages 8-13. No try-outs or cuts. Teams compete in the Downriver Junior Football League. wjffootballmom@yahoo.com, 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. After school sports enrichment classes during the school year for grades K-5. Fees vary; discount for JCC members. deborahhuerta@jccfed.org, www.jccannarbor.org
Liberty Athletic Club, 2975 W. Liberty. 665-3738. Private fitness club offers full- and half-day summer camps 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. Call for fees. www.libertyathletic.net
Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, 2960 Washtenaw. 971-6355. County-run fitness facility. Drop in or register for classes, no membership needed. Wheelchair accessible 25-yard pool; track, weight room, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. Cardio and strength-training equipment for age 16 & over. 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 and then on Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center)
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation, 701 W. Ellsworth. 822-2120. Year-round instruction in karate, dance, and swimming. Youth T-ball league in spring. Pee-wee soccer, tennis, and golf in the spring and fall. 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 for grades pre-K-12; see specific sports below. Call to get on mailing list. www.aareced.com
U-M KidSport. (U-M Division of Kinesiology). 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. Summer programs include Camp Explorations (for ages 8-12 in the morning; ages 6-11 in the afternoon), Sports Fusion (one week sessions of various group sports for ages 8-15), Outdoor Adventures (for ages 8-12), and one week sessions of tennis and golf. kidsport@umich.edu, www.umove.kines.umich.edu/kidsport
U-M Michigan Summer Camps, 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 have camps during other times of the year. Check website for ages, fees, program information, and phone numbers. 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- and after-care $35/week, $20/week for summer campers. 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 available. www.annarborymca.org
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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). Junior golf summer camps offered at Huron Hills Golf Course. Fees vary; register online at www.a2gov.org/parks
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation. 822-2120. Smart Start parent-child golf classes teach children ages 4-7 and their parents basic shots in golf.
Gymnastics
Champion Gymnastics, 240 Metty Dr., suite C (Jackson Rd. between Zeeb and Baker). 222-1810. Six-to-eight week session recreational classes for 18 months and over. Advanced classes and team programs; birthday parties and field trips. One week summer camp for ages 4 and up. champgymaa@aol.com, www.championannarbor.com
Gym America, 4611 Platt. 971-1667. Programs for all experience levels ages 18 months & over. Summer camps and classes, supervised open gym for preschoolers, birthday parties, field trips. Can bring equipment and staff to other locations. Sponsors a non-competitive and competitive gymnastics teams. gymamericami@aol.com, www.gymamericagymnastics.com
Michigan Academy of Gymnastics, 3900 Jackson, suite 4. 761-7610. Programs for ages 2 & over include preschool movement, and developmental and competitive gymnastics. Summer camps. www.michiganacademy.com
Rec & Ed. 994-2300, ext. 53233. Classes year round for 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 for ages 6-12 at Veterans Ice Arena (761-7240) mid Sept.-mid May. Drop-in hockey and "Sticks & Pucks" practice times (no goalies) 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) for 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 boys' and girls' house and travel leagues for ages 4-17. Noncompetitive beginners program offered for ages 4-6. 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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Lacrosse
Champion Lacrosse. (248) 232-9964. Held at WideWorld Sports Center (2140 Oak Valley) Offers summer youth classes (6:15-7:15 p.m.) for pre-K-high school. Youth leagues (7:30-8:30 p.m.) for grades K-6; boys' league for grades 7-8. Winter programs begin in Nov., including leagues for grades 9-12. Call or check website for dates and prices. info@championlacrosse.com, www.championlacrosse.com
Rec & Ed. 994-2300, ext. 53214 (leagues) ext. 53233 (summer camps and classes). League for grades 3-8 starts mid-Sept.; register early Aug. Classes in fall and spring for grades 1-5. Summer camps for grades 2-8.
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 ages 7-12.
Rock Climbing
Planet Rock Climbing Gym-Training Center, 82 Aprill. 827-2680. Climbing programs for kids of all ages and abilities. ABC (agility, balance and coordination) classes for ages 3-6. Weekly climbing club for ages 7-15; competitive climbing team for ages 9-19. Weeklong summer day camps for ages 8-15 starting in June. Check website for schedule and fees. gyminfo@planet-rock.com, www.planet-rock.com
Liberty Athletic Club, 665-3738. Structured training for ages 7 and up. Nonmembers welcome.
Running
Ann Arbor Track Club Youth Division. 330-7931. Competitive and noncompetitive leagues for ages 6-18. Indoor, Nov.-Mar.; outdoor, Apr.-Aug.; cross-country, Aug.-Dec. youth@aatrackclub.org, www.aatrackclub.org
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan, 712-5640. A nonprofit after school program that encourages girls ages 8-14 to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The 12-week program culminates in a noncompetitive 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 basic skating and synchronized skating, and participate in 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 & over at Veterans Ice Arena (761-7240). Uses the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Test Program. All students in kinderskate, beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes tested on skills and awarded badges for completion. Sessions run Sept.-May. 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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Soccer
All programs listed below have separate teams for boys and girls, except Pittsfield Township pee-wee.Ann Arbor United Soccer Club. 975-4257. Youth academy, house, select, and premier teams for ages 4-18. Open and team clinics. Professional, licensed coaches. info@annarborunited.net, www.annarborunited.net
i9 Sports.302-7529. Spring programs for ages 5-14. ccristian@i9sports.com, www.i9sports.com
Michigan Tigers Futbol Club. 214-2255. Professional instruction and training for ages 8-14, at WideWorld Sports Center (2140 Oak Valley) and Ann Arbor Airport (801 Airport Dr.). Club enters teams in fall, winter, and spring leagues and tournaments. Year-round program. Dragon Soccer, a free program for youths with disabilities for ages 6-12. 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 and summer camps). Leagues for grades K-9. Fall season starts Sept.; register in July. Spring season starts Apr.; register in Feb. Instructional classes year-round for ages 3-4 and after-school classes for grades 1-5. Summer camps for grades pre-K-8.
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. Summer camps. 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. Financial assistance is available.
Swimming
City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. The four city-run pools offer a variety of activities, classes, and lessons for all experience levels. See the Recreation section of this guide for pools information. 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 team for ages 4-18. Member of and sanctioned by USA Swimming. www.clubwolverine.org
Liberty Athletic Club. 665-3738. Clinics and private lessons year-round for children of all ages and skill levels. Parent and infant water exploration 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. Drop-in fees: resident adult (ages 18-61) $6 (nonresident $8), resident youths & seniors $4 (nonresident $5).
Rec & Ed. 994-2300, ext. 53232. Instructional classes year round for ages 6 months & over. Classes at middle school pools.
Rolling Hills Family Water Park. Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek. 484-9676. Park (6.5 acres) 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. See the Recreation section of this guide under Regional & State Parks for park information. 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. Free admission to children 36 inches tall or shorter. parks.ewashtenaw.org
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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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.
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation, 701 W. Ellsworth. 822-2120. Youth classes for ages 6-13, Tiny Tot tennis program for ages 3-5. May-Aug.
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
Huron Valley Volleyball Clubs, 975-0362. Mail: 2109 Stone School Cir., AA 48108. Year-round training, teams, competitions, and USAV/AAU clinics and camps. Summer camps for sand & indoor volleyball. Main training facility at Michigan Sports Academy (3727 E. Morgan, Ypsilanti). Tryout fee $25 (additional tryouts $15). Yearly team fees. hvvc@aol.com, www.huronvalleyvb.com
Rec & Ed. 994-2300, ext. 53254. Coed leagues for grades 4-8; boys' & girls' leagues for grades 9-12. Leagues 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 high school students and "age group" programs for younger children, at the 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
Wolverine Wrestling Club, U-M Crisler Arena wrestling room. Spring clinics plus preseason and in-season training for wrestlers grade 9 & over. Professional instruction from U of M wrestlers. Summer camps for grade school through high school. Wrestlers compete in state, regional, and national tournaments. The Jr. Wolverine Wrestling Club has training for grades 8 & under and professional instruction in spring-summer and fall-winter seasons; enters meets and tournaments. jmason@cac.net, www.wolverinewrestlingclub.com
