Northfield Neighborhood Park

Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required.

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

This class features a new sport each week. Some of the sports taught and played include basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, and baseball. In addition, participants play many popular running and group games. Children have the opportunity to acquire new skills and develop confidence in games they have played in previous classes.

This class introduces children to the early fundamentals of tennis. Using age appropriate drills and games; participants learn basic strokes, grip and early tennis skills. All activities develop gross motor skills, coordination, judgment and proper mechanics. Tennis rackets will be provided

Using principles and practices of the QuickStart Tennis format, instructors provide junior players with a foundation of technique and strategy along with a better understanding and appreciation of the game of tennis. Participants must have their own rackets, wear athletic shoes, and bring a water bottle.

/*-->*/ This class introduces players to the early fundamentals of tennis. Using age appropriate drills and games; participants learn basic strokes, grip and early tennis skills. All activities develop gross motor skills, coordination, judgment and proper mechanics. Tennis rackets will be provided.