Other Activities and Offerings


3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

4th-6th Grades

 

A day of fun on March 10, 2012 for youth to experience tournament pool play. Teams may be made up of any combination of 4th-6th graders with boys and girls divisions. Awards for 1st and 2nd places in each pool. The tournament will start at 1:00 p.m. with check-in starting at 12:30 p.m.  Pre-registration is required.

 

Site: Central Middle School
Fee: $25/Team (must register as a team)
Registration Begins: February 6, 2012
Registration Deadline: March 5, 2012
Program #: 4655.200

 

Registration Form


Spring Break Sports Camps

Kindergarten-5th Grades

 

This program is designed to keep participants active during spring break through an assortment of sports activities. Leisure Services Staff members will lead participants through structured games each day. Participants will meet at designated times Monday-Wednesday. Thursday’s meeting will be K-2 (9:00-12:00) and 3-5 (9:00-1:00) for a pizza party. The 3rd-5th graders will be able to swim from 11:00-12:00 each day. Certified lifeguards will be on staff to supervise the pool area. Parents are welcome to stay and watch or they can drop children off for the program.

 

Site: Central Middle School
Date: Monday, March 12th - Thursday, March 15th

Time:  K-2nd Graders meet 9:00am-11:00am  -  3rd-5th Graders meet 9:00am-12:00pm

Fee:  $25 (K-2nd) - $30 (3rd-5th)
Registration Begins:  January 31, 2012

Registration DeadlineMarch 5, 2012

Program #'s:    K-2nd - 4600.206     3rd-5th - 4600.207

 

Registration Form


Hershey's Youth Track Meet
Ages: 9-14

 

The local meet is the first step in qualifying for the State Meet at Ames and the National Meet, held each August in Hershey, PA. Each year a minimum of 5 local youths will receive an all-expense paid trip to the National Meet, courtesy of the Hershey Chocolate Company. Events include 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 meter runs, a 4 x 100 relay, standing long jump and softball throw. Pre-registration at the Leisure Services Office is requested.


Site: Memorial Stadium at Central Middle School
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011

Time:  9:00 a.m. (registration begins at 8:30)
Fee: FREE
Registration Begins: April 1, 2011


Kiwanis/Katoski Youth Golf Tournament
Ages: 3-14

Sponsored by: Waterloo Kiwanis Club and Waterloo Leisure Services in honor of former Parks Director Leonard Katoski.

 

Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ Gates Golf Course

Time: Tee Times begin at 8:00am 

Participants will be contacted with tee time on June 20th.
Fee: $12
Divisions: Separate Division for Boys & Girls

                      Ages 3-5       Play 3 Holes

                      Ages 6-7       Play 5 Holes

                      Ages 8-9       Play 7 Holes

                      Ages 10-12    Play 9 Holes

                      Ages 13-14    Play 9 Holes

Info: Each golfer receives a t-shirt and lunch. There will also be awards for each age division. Register by June 13th to have youth name on the t-shirt. Golfers will play a designated number of holes and from designated distances based on age groups.

Program #: 4560.200


Waterloo City Junior Golf Tournament
Ages: 10-17

Sponsored by:  Waterloo Jaycees

 

Dates: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 @ Gates Golf Course AND Wednesday, July 27, 2011 @ Irv Warren Memorial

Times: Tee Times begin at 8:00am Participants will be contacted with tee time on Monday, July 25th.
Fee: $5
Divisions: Separate Division for Boys & Girls

Ages 10-11 & 12-13          Play 9 Holes

Ages 14-15 & 16-17          Play 18 Holes

Info: There will be awards for each age division. Winners of each age group will receive a 2012 Junior Season Golf Pass. Lunch will be provided both days.

Program #: 4570.200


Elks Junior Golf Classic
Ages: 7-17

Sponsored by: Waterloo Elks Lodge

 

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 @ South Hills Golf Course Time: Tee Times begin at 8:00am

Participants will be contacted with tee time on August 2nd.
Fee: $5
Divisions: Separate Division for Boys & Girls

Ages 7-9         Play 5 Holes

Ages 10-11      Play 9 Holes

Ages 12-17      Play 18 Holes

Info: Each golfer receives a visor and lunch. There will be awards for each age division.

Program #: 4565.200


Outdoor Adventurers

Ages: 7-12

 

The Leisure Services Department is excited to offer this program in cooperation with the Iowa DNR and George Wyth State Park. The adventurers will experience many different outdoor activities in this 4-day program. Activities will
consist of nature hikes, leaf pressing, catching aquatic animals, nature crafts, fish identification, animal tracking, making shelters and many other fun and informative activities. The program will be led by a George Wyth State Park Naturalist with the assistance of Leisure Services Staff. Participants will meet at George Wyth at 9:00am for a two-hour adventure session Monday-Wednesday. On Thursday participants will meet for a four-hour session which will be spent fishing (lunch will be provided). Parents are welcome to attend Thursday’s activities.

 

Ages 7-9      July 25-28     Program #:  4600.210

Ages 10-12   August 1-4    Program #:  4600.215

 

Site:  George Wyth State Park

Times:  Monday-Wednesday 9:00-11:00

             Thursday 9:00-1:00

Fee:  $30

Registration Deadline:  July 18, 2011


NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick
Ages: 6-15

 

The competition is in association with the NFL. The program will create a lively and engaging forum for boys and girls ages 8-15 to compete separately against peers in punting, passing, and place kicking skills.  Winners at the local competition have a chance to advance to sectional, regional and team championships.


Site: Cedar River Youth Sports Complex
Date: September 24, 2011
Time:  9:00am

Fee: Free


Waterloo Optimist Club Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
Ages: 4-14 With Parent

 

A parent with son or daughter, competes by age category to score the most combined free throws for a holiday family fun event. Girls & boys divisions. Pre-registration is requested.  All participants must be residents of Waterloo.

 

Site:  Columbus High School Gym
Date/Time:  November 20, 2011 at 2:00 P.M.

Registration Begins:  September 12, 2011
Fee:  FREE