Let’s Play Sports Programs
Programs take place autumn, winter, and spring quarters. Contact us for more information.
Spring quarter registration begins Monday, March 3 for members and Wednesday, March 5 for non-members.
Let’s Play Sports Class Fees
There are seven, 45-minute sessions that cost $56 per person ($42 for Recreational Sports members).
Classes
Aikido
Participants ages 5-13 will progress through the fundamental skills of Aikido, including: standing, pivoting, breaking falls, and using a bokken (wooden sword). Emphasis is also placed on solo techniques and harmony when doing partner techniques. All Aikido instructors are certified by the Yoshokai Association of North America (AYANA). Participants must wear a dogi, or uniform, ($32-$43) and have a bokken ($17), which may be purchased from the Instructor. AYANA Membership ($20) is also required for optional rank testing. Students who do not continue in the Aikido Youth Class may return their swords at the last class for a $7 refund.
Baseball/T-Ball/Softball
Participants will progress through fundamental baseball skills, including: catching, throwing, fielding, hitting, pitching, bunting, base-running, and playing defense. Participants will develop skills through a variety of drills and modified play sessions. Participants must provide their own ball glove. This program is offered spring quarter only. Classes are available for T-ball (ages 4-5), baseball (ages 6-7 and 8-12), and softball (ages 6-7 and 8-12).
Basketball
Participants will progress through fundamental basketball skills, including: learning footwork and stances, dribbling, passing, catching, shooting, rebounding, and playing defense. Participants will develop skills through a variety of drills and modified play sessions. Classes area available for beginners (ages 5-6 and 7-8) and intermediates (ages 8-12).
Bouldering and Rock Climbing
Students will progress through fundamental climbing skills, including: learning basic terminology, using equipment, understanding safety, spotting, moving on the wall, and finding routes. Classes are available for ages 6-8 and 9-12.
Flag Football
Participants will progress through fundamental football skills, including: learning the offensive and defensive stances, snapping the football, taking handoffs, rushing, blocking, tackling, passing, receiving, punting, and placekicking. Skills will be developed using a variety of drills and modified play with flags/two-hand tag. Classes area available for beginners (ages 5-6 and 7-8) and intermediates (ages 8-12).
Golf
Participants will learn basic golf skills and etiquette at the RPAC Golf Area. Beginners will learn grip, stance, swing, club selection, and various types of shots. Intermediate classes will focus on stroke improvement. Participants should bring their own clubs (including driver, putter, and at least one iron). A limited number of sets are available for Rec Sports members to check out at the Sport Shop. Golf balls will be provided. Beginner and intermediate classes are available for ages 5-12.
Gymnastics and Tumbling
Participants will progress through fundamental gymnastics skills, including: plies, toe jumps, one leg balance, forward roll, headstand, front walkover, cartwheel, round-off, backward roll, backbend/walkover, front handspring, and low beam. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and socks. Classes are available for parent/child (ages 1-3), preschool (ages 3-4), beginners (ages 5-6 and 7-8), and intermediates (ages 8-12).
Soccer
Participants will progress through fundamental soccer skills, including: learning stances, using ball control, dribbling, passing, trapping, marking, shooting, chipping, heading, tackling, and goal keeping. Participants must provide their own shin guards and will not be allowed to participate without them. Soccer cleats may be worn, but are not necessary for these classes. Classes are available for preschoolers (ages 3-4), beginners (ages 5-6 and 7-8), and intermediates (ages 8-12).
Strength Training and Conditioning
Participants will learn the fundamentals of strength training and conditioning through one of our personal trainers. The class includes an introduction to the workout equipment at the RPAC where participants will develop a workout regimen with age and conditioning goals in mind. All activities will be age and ability appropriate. This class is designed to be repeatable each quarter to encourage ongoing participation. Classes are available for ages 6-8 and 10-12.
Tennis
Participants will progress through fundamental tennis skills, including: learning the stance and grip, preparing to hit forehand and backhand ground strokes, serving, volleying, and using the forehand lob, backhand lob, and forehand/backhand volley. Participants must provide their own racquet and one can of tennis balls. Classes are available for beginners ages (4-5, 6-7, and 8-12) and intermediates (ages 6-7 and 8-12).
Wide World of Sports
Each week participants will be introduced to the skills of a variety of sports, including: table tennis, badminton, racquetball, handball, cricket, lacrosse, and ultimate. Based on interest, specialized classes may be developed for these sports. Classes are available for ages 7-8 and 9-12.
Private and Semi-Private Sport Lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are designed to meet the recreational or competitive needs for children or adults. Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction, while semi-private lessons include two students per instructor. Each private/semi-private lesson lasts 30 minutes. To register for private/semi-private lessons, please call the Age Group and Camps office at 614-688-8787. An instructor will contact you within 10 business days to schedule your lesson(s) at a mutually agreed upon time.
Private or semi-private lessons are available for soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, gymnastics, flag football, and basketball.
Lesson Fees |
Member |
Non-Member |
| Private Lesson (Single) |
$14 |
$18 |
| Private Lessons (4 Lessons) |
$50 |
$64 |
| Semi-Private Lessons (Single) |
$24 |
$30 |
| Semi-Private Lessons (4 Lessons) |
$80 |
$104 |
Sports Outreach Services
Have an AGAC instructor come to you. Our qualified instructors are able to teach and lead various programs and activities for your group. Call 614-688-8787 to arrange. The fee is $45 per hour, per instructor.
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