2013 Youth Leagues, Camps, Clinics
The Groveport Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of Youth Athletic Programs throughout the course of the year. Our staff recommends that you take a few minutes to review our Frequently Asked Questions & Answers before calling for more information or registering your child in our programs.
Please click here for a list of our Frequently Asked Questions relating to Youth Athletic Programs
Financial Assistance Available for Youth Athletic Programs
The purpose of the Marty DuBoe Muncy Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to families in the Groveport-Madison School District to enable youth to participate in athletic activities regardless of their household financial status. The scholarship does not apply to camps.
To learn more about the Marty DuBoe Muncy Memorial Scholarship and to download an application, click here.
Youth Soccer Leagues - FALL 2013
Groveport Parks an
d Recreation is offering recreational soccer leagues for boys and girls from ages 4 1/2 to 12. Mandatory assessments will be Sunday, August 4th for U9/U10 and above, times are listed below. Players are assessed, not drafted in order to identify and divide skill level among teams to try to achieve league balance. Practices will begin on or after Saturday, August 10th. Teams will play a minimum of 8 games (weather permitting) with games played on Saturday Mornings and afternoons. Make-up games will be played on Sunday afternoons if necessary. Games will begin Saturday, September 7th*. Teams will practice one to two times per week depending on age, field and coach availability. We will provide opportunity for separate divisions for girls and boys at U7/U8 and above, but will be combined if registration requires.
Volunteer Coaches are needed for all age groups - please volunteer to make a difference in the lives of your child as well as other children in the Groveport community! We will provide you with training and a coaching curriculum in order to make coaching as easy as possible. Coaches meetings will be held at the Groveport Recreation Center Tuesday July 30 at 6pm for U5/U6 & U7/U8 divisions and Wednesday, July 31 at 6pm for U9/U10 division & Above. Please contact Stephania Bernard at 836-1000 x1513 or
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to volunteer.
We are also in need of Soccer Officials for the Fall season. We will hold an officials training on a Saturday in early August. We encourage all of our officials to obtain certification. Officials are paid contractors and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. Please contact Stephania Bernard (contact information listed above) for additional information. All interested officials must pre-register for the training. Certified officials will be paid a higher rate per game.
*schedule is subject to change
| Who: |
Boys and Girls ages 4 1/2 to 13 Age determined as of August 1, 2013 |
| Game Dates: | September 7th - October 26th |
| Location: |
Cruiser Park |
| Mandatory Assessments: |
Sunday, August 4th, 2013 U9/U10: 1:30pm U11/U12: 3:00pm |
| Assessment Location: | Groveport Park 7370 Groveport Rd. Groveport, OH 43125 |
| Fee: | $45 Residents/ $55 Non-Residents* |
| Deadline: |
August 1, 2013 |
*a $5 late fee will be charged for registrations after listed deadline, provided space is still available.
Click here to view or print the Youth Fall 2013 Soccer Registration Form and Info
Jump Start Sports - Spring & Summer Programs
For more information about Jump Start Sports Programming, please contact Aaron Bally, Columbus Area Manager at 
614-505-6532 or
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*Note: $10 late fee will be assessed for all Jump Start Sports programs if registering after the deadline and provided space is still available.
Click here to view Jump Start Sports Spring 2013 info and registration (tri-fold)
Hummingbird Soccer
3-4 1/2 year olds have fun and learn the basics of soccer: dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, defense, and positioning. This 6-week session consists of instruction in each aspect of the game, participants engage in fun drills that are designed to teach fundamental skills to you children, in low-key, non-competitive games. All coaching will be conducted by Jump Start Sports staff, but parents are encouraged to assist. Fee includes a t-shirt and award.
| Program # | 422513-07 |
| Who: | Boys and Girls 3-4 1/2 years old |
| Dates: |
Mondays, April 15 - May 23 |
| Time: | 5:30-6:30pm |
| Location: |
Cruiser Park |
| Cost: | $50* |
| Register by: |
April 8, 2013 |
T-Birds T-Ball
The T-Birds T-Ball program is a blast for the while family! Kids learn the basics of batting, fielding, throwing, and cathcing and then apply thieir new skills in fun non-competitive 
games. Parents are encouraged to assist in coachig and are provided with practice plans and literature. Fee includes a t-shirt, MLB replica hat and award.
| Program # | 422513-08 |
| Who: | Boys and Girls 3-4 years old |
| Dates: |
Friday, May 17 - June 21 |
| Time: | 5:30-7:30pm (1 hour based on team schedule) |
| Location: |
Groveport Park |
| Cost: | $60* |
| Register by: |
May 10, 2013 |
Jump Start Sports Summer Camp
Kids in grades K-6 will have a blast with the team from Jump Start Sports playing themed activities, swimming in the indoor aquatic center and playing traditional camp games such as dodge ball, capture the flag, kickball and more. Jump Start Sports camps provide your child with an opportunity to play and learn about sports in a fun, well-supervised (8-to-1 ratio) environment. Please bring a packed lunch, snack, tennis shoes, bathing suit, towels, and a change of clothes.
| Who: | Boys and Girls 6-12 years old |
| Dates |
Monday - Friday, June 10- August 1 (no camp week of July 4th) |
| Times: |
9am - 3pm daily |
| Cost: |
$100*/week for 6+ weeks $110*/ week for 4 or 5 weeks $120*/week for 2 to 3 weeks $130*/week or any one week (*week 7 runs only 4 days and will be at a recuded rate) |
| Location: | Groveport Park & Groveport Recreation Center East Gym |
| Weekly Themes: |
Week 1: June 10-14 Baseball/ Softball Week 2: June 17-12 Soccer Week 3: June 24-28 Football/ Cheerleading Week 4: July 8-12 Lacrosse/ Volleyball Week 5: July 15-19 Olympics: Track & Field Week 6: July 22-26 Basketball Week 7: July 29-August 1 (4 days) Olympics: Team Sports |
| Register by: |
May 29, 2013 to receive $100/week rate |
Extended care: Available for an additional cost of $10 per day or $30 for full week. Payment of extended care is due each Monday to be paid directly to the Jump Start Sports Staff.
Before care: 7:30am-9am
After care: 3-5:30pm
Click here to view information and registration brochure for JSS Summer 2013 Camp
Jr. LEGO Engineering & LEGO Engineering and Robotics - "Natural Disasters" 1/2 day camp
Junior LEGO Engineering
Participants will be presented with a real-world challenge, to be solved by research, critical thinking and imagination. Students will work with LEGO elements and moving parts to build ideas and concepts and present them for review. The participants will learn to design and build challenge solutions using LEGO elements, apply real-world math and schence concepts, research challenges facing today's scientists, and learn building and presenting skills.
Program #: Who: Dates: Cost: Location: Groveport Recreation Center
522504-01
Boys & Girls Ages 6-8
Monday-Friday, August 5-9
Time:
9am-12pm
$70 per participant
7370 Groveport Rd.
Groveport, OH 43125
Register by:
July 26, 2013
LEGO Engineering & Robotics
Participants will use real-world engineering concepts to build LEGO-based robots to complete tasks. Kids are guided by their imaginations and discover exciting possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society. THe kids will learn to design, build, test, and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORM® technology, apply real-world math and scince concepts, research challenges facing today's scientists, and learn critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills.
| Program #: | 522504-02 |
| Who: | Boys & Girls, Ages 9-13 |
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Dates: |
Monday - Friday, August 5-9, 2013 |
| Time: | 1-4pm |
| Cost: | $70 per participant |
| Location: |
Groveport Recreation Center |
| Register by: | July 26, 2013 |
Little Mights Soccer
A youth soccer program that will use fun and creative games to teach basic soccer skills, such as dribbling, passing and shooting. In addition, there will be opportunities to focus on team dynamics, fitness and sportsmanship as we introduce small sided soccer games. Each session will also highlight a character development trait such as teamwork and being encouraging.
| Program #: | 380005- (01) (02) |
| Who: | Boys & Girls, Ages 3-4 and Ages 5-6 |
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Dates: |
June 6 - August 1 *No Class July 4* |
| Time: |
Ages 3-4 10:45 - 11:25 AM Ages 5-6 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM |
| Cost: | $60 per participant |
| Location: |
Groveport Recreation Center |
| Register by: | May 31, 2013 |
| Instructor | Personal Trainer, Casey O'Linn |
Click here to view or print the Little Mights 2013 Soccer Info and Registration Form
Groveport Tennis Academy Summer Tennis
The Groveport Parks and Recreation Department is offerring high quality tennis instruction for juniors up to adults (3 1/2 year and older) at an affordable price. Clinics are available for beginners through tournament level and league players. Let Chris Brown-Borden, USPTA Certified Teaching Professional and former Assitant Head Pro of New Albany Country club, introduce you to the game or further your knowledge and skills. Quick Start Instruction will be ued with Juniors. All lessons will take place at Groveport's Degenhart Park located at 355 Lesleh Ave. Groveport, OH 43125. If you have any questions please contact Chris at 740-756-7977 or
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. A minimum of 3 participants must be registered for each class to run, additional sections will be added when possible with 3 on the waiting list. Racquets will be available to borrow for junior class up to age 12. Adult size racquets are available to purchase after opportunity to try various demo racquets. Summer Session in 8 weeks.
Please click here to view informational registration brochure for Groveport Tennis Academy
Little Tennis
A fun way for children to be introcuded to tennis at a young age. Quick Start Instruction will be used each week and a new skill will be added. At the end of the session, children will know how to hit the basic strokes with some movement to the ball. Limit of 4 players per coach.
Ages 3 1/2 -6 years old.
Racquest size: 21"
Clinic Length: 1 hour
Skills: ground strokes, volleys, footwork, combination drills, and movement
| Program # | 506313-17 | 506313-18 |
| Who: | Boys and Girls 3 1/2-6 years old | |
| Day & Dates |
Wednesdays, June 12- July 31, 2013 | Wednesdays, June 12 -July 31, 2013 |
| Times: | 5-6pm |
9-10am |
| Location: | Degenhart Park - 355 Lesleh Ave. Groveport, OH 43125 | |
| Cost: | $100 Residents/ $110 Non-Residents | |
| Register by: |
June 4th, 2013 |
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Rip & Rally Tennis
A continuation from Little Tennis or a great way for 7-9 year olds to learn beginning tennis. Pro will use Quick Start Instruction to teach participants to effectively move to the ball with the goal to be able to rally a ball with the pro by the end of the session. Limit of 6 players per coach.
Ages 7-9 years old.
Racquet size: 23" or 25"
Clinic Length: 1 hour
Skills: All components of Little Tennis plus correct grips, hitting from the baseline, approach shots, overheads, introduction to serving, positioning on the court, beginning to rally, and scoring.
| Program # | 506313-19 | 506313-20 |
| Who: | Boys and Girls 7-9 years old | |
| Day & Dates |
Wednesdays, June 12-July 31 2013 | Wednesdays, June 12 - July 31, 2013 |
| Times: | 10-11am |
6-7pm |
| Location: | Degenhart Park - 355 Lesleh Ave. Groveport, OH 43125 | |
| Cost: | $100 Residents/ $110 Non-Residents | |
| Register by: |
June 4th, 2013 |
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Future Stars
A continuation from Rip & Rally Tennis or a great way for 10-12 year olds to begin learning tennis. Focus will be on developing proper technique taught by utilizing Quick Start Instruction. Serving and returning are also major components at this level. The main goal of this level is to have a strong foundation and ability to play tennis with someone equal to their ability. Limit of 6 players per coach.
Ages 10-12 years old.
Racquet size: 25" or 26"
Clinic Length: 1 1/2 hours
Skills: All components of Little Tennis and Rip & Rally Tennis plus serving proficiency, rallying from the baseline, and returning a serve.
| Program # | 506313-21 |
| Who: | Boys and Girls 10-12 years old |
| Day & Dates |
Fridays, June 14-August 2, 2013 |
| Times: | 5-6:30pm |
| Location: | Degenhart Park - 355 Lesleh Ave. Groveport, OH 43125 |
| Cost: | $120 Residents/ $130 Non-Residents |
| Register by: |
June 4th, 2013 |
Tennis 101
A great clinic for tennages and adults who want to learn how to play tennis with other beginners their own age. It is also a great clinic for adults who who have never played or who used to play and want to refresh their skills. The goal at the end of the session is to be abe to play tennis correctly with someone of the same ability. Limit of 6 players per coach.
Ages 13+
Racquet size: 27"
Clinic Length: 1 1/2 hours
Skills: All basic strokes are introduced, scoring, grips, strategy, rallying, and positioning on the court.
| Program # | 506313-22 |
| Who: | Ages 13+ |
| Day & Dates |
Wednesdays, June 12-July 31, 2013 |
| Times: | 7-8:30pm |
| Location: | Degenhart Park - 355 Lesleh Ave. Groveport, OH 43125 |
| Cost: | $120 Residents/ $130 Non-Residents |
| Register by: |
June 4th, 2013 |
Drill & Play
A continuation from Rip & Rally Tennis or a great way for 10-12 year olds to begin learning tennis. Focus will be on developing proper technique taught by utilizing Quick Start Instruction. Serving and returning are also major components at this level. The main goal of this level is to have a strong foundation and ability to play tennis with someone equal to their ability. Limit of 9 players per coach.
Ages: Teen and Adult players who can keep a consistent rally.
Clinic Length: 1 1/2 hours
Skills: All components of Little Tennis and Rip & Rally Tennis plus serving proficiency, rallying from the baseline, and returning a serve.
| Program # | 506313-23 |
| Who: | Teen/Adult Players |
| Day & Dates |
Fridays, June 14- August 2, 2013 |
| Times: | 7-8:30pm |
| Location: | Degenhart Park - 355 Lesleh Ave. Groveport, OH 43125 |
| Cost: | $120 Residents/ $130 Non-Residents |
| Register by: |
June 4th, 2013 |
Junior USTA Team - Registration through the recreation center will be available agian in the fall.
For players who can consistently serve and know the rules and etiquette of the game. Juniors will play either singles or doubles against other tennis clubs and matches will be both home and away. Matches begin in June and typically run five to six weeks. A membership to USTA must be purchased, and an additional team registration paid to play in summer matches. All players must be contact Chris at
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before registering for Team to insure proper placement and obtain registration approval.
Clinic Length: 1 1/2 hours
| Program # | 506313-12 | 506313-13 | 506313-14 |
| Who: | 12 & Under Beginner | 12 & Under Intermediate | 14 & Under Intermediate |
| Day & Dates |
Tuesdays, April 23- May 21, 2013 | Fridays, April 26- May 24, 2013 | Fridays, April 26- May 24, 2013 |
| Times: | 5-6:30pm | 5-6:30pm | 6:30-8pm |
| Location: | Degenhart Park - 355 Lesleh Ave. Groveport, OH 43125 | ||
| Cost: | $75 Residents/ $85 Non-Residents | ||
| Register by: |
April 15, 2013 |
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Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp
We are bringing you the most popular socer camp program in the USA! You have access to this great opportuinty here in Groveport. You can register by clicking on CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP REGISTRATION . Make sure to register early - if you register online by May 31st you will receive a free jersey.
TECHNIQUES COVERED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
Each day, the coaches will take the players through a progressive series of skill building practices from unopposed, to opposed, game related and finally into a game.
- Soccer ABC - Players will improve their Agility, Balance and Coordination.
- Dribbling - improve the ability to change direction and move at speed.
- Moves - master more than 20 different ways to turn and fake opponents.
- Passing - improve accuracy, pace and 1st touch control.
- Shooting - improve power and placement with each foot.
- Heading - learn how to safely and confidently head the ball.
- Tackling/Defending - imrove your tackling skills and learn how to defend.
- Freestyle - daily program of juggling, lifts and balances by John Farnworth.
PICKLEBALL?
The Groveport Parks & Recreation Department will be introducing the growing sport of Pickleball at the Groveport Recreation Center.
WHO: All ages
WHAT: Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a wiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. The game can be played as singles (one person per side) or doubles (two people per side). It is easy for beginners to learn, and can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
If you are interested in playing or learning more about the sport of Pickleball, please complete a Pickleball Interest Form which are available at the Fitness Center Desk. Once our staff thinks that we have enough interest, we will purchase the necessary equipment and schedule some Pickleball demonstration times. Our goal is to initially schedule some drop-in time for Pickleball. Hopefully interest increase so that leagues & tournaments may eventually be offered.
MORE INFO: The United States Pickleball Association has an outstanding website that contains rules, videos, photos that will help you better understand the sport of Pickleball. www.usapa.org
Click here to view the Pickleball Info Flyer.
Click here to view the Pickleball Interest Form.
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Volunteer Coach of the Season
Do you have an outstanding youth volunteer coach? Well nominate them today for the Coach of the Season award, so they can be recognized for their hard work and dedication to youth sports and athletics. See the nomination requirements in the link below.
Volunteer Coach Resources:
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