Tumbling Tuesdays
Children will learn the fundamentals of tumbling while developing balance, agility, and strength in a relaxed, fun environment. Younger students will learn the fundamentals of tumbling while playing games with an introduction to exercise, social development and following direction in a structured program. Older students will learn more skilled tumbling techniques with equipment including balance beam, swing bar, and spring board. No tumbling experience required. There will be six consecutive Tuesdays per session, all held at the Portage Yacht Club. Session 1 begins Sept. 16. Following sessions begin Nov. 11, Jan. 13 and March 17. Children will be grouped by age, 2-3 year olds will be at 6-6:45 p.m.; 4-5 year olds will be from 6:45-7:30 p.m. and 6-8 year olds will be from 7:0 to 8:15 p.m. There will be a maximum of 15 children per class. The cost is $35/resident and $40/non-resident. The registration deadline is the day before each session begins. Register at the Portage
Parks office, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage or call Dave Byers at (219) 762-1675, ext. 308 for information.
Strike Busters bowling
Children are invited to join an after-school bowling program. This program will wrap up with a pizza party. Bumper pads are available upon request. There will be six consecutive Thursdays per session. Session 1 begins Sept. 11. The following sessions begin Nov. 6, Jan. 15 and March 12. Each class will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Camelot Lanes. The age requirement for this program is 4 to 12 years and the cost is $30 per resident and $35 per nonresident. The registration deadline is the day before each session begins. Register at the Portage parks office, 2100 Willowcreek road or call Dave Byers at (219) 762-1675, ext. 308.
Cheerleading class
Portage Parks' partnership with Young Champions returns this fall to provide weekly cheerleading classes at Woodland Park for both girls and boys. This is a fun course designed for making friends while learning choreographed pom-pom and dance routines. Students will also learn the most popular cheers, chants, jumps, stunts, kicks and several other skills required for school tryouts. No experience needed. The program will conclude in regional competition held in January. The program is held on Mondays at Woodland Park's Oakwood Hall from Sept. 22 through Jan. 19. no classes Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Dec. 22 and 29) Register at Woodland Park. Fees can be prepaid weekly, monthly or all at once. Call Dave at (219) 762-1675.
Mountain bike time trial
Test your skills and speed as you race against the clock on 10-miles of tight, twisty single track at Imagination Glen. A cookout will follow the time trial. The trial is set for Sept. 28. Register from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and trial begins at 11 a.m. The cost is $20 for online preregistration at www.outbacktrail.org or $25 the day of the event. There will be three categories: women's open, men's 35 and under and men's 36 and older.
Tennis clinic
Learn tennis from an UPSTA Developmental Coach/ Portage High School tennis coach and players. meet at PHS tennis courts on three Saturdays in October on the following dates: Oct. 11, 18 and 25. The program is from 9 to 11 a.m. and is open to individuals 6 and older. The cost is $30 per person and the registration deadline is Oct. 8. Call (219) 762-1675.
Women's volleyball
Time to reserve a team's spot. A-division plays Thursday nights and B-division plays Tuesday nights. Teams play two games each night and will be assigned games to score. Each team will play a 20-match schedule. The season begins Oct. 28 Games begin at 7 p.m. depending on number of teams. All games will be held at Woodland Park, Oakwood Hall. Players must be at least 18 and out of high school. The cost is $275 per team and the deadline to register is Oct. 11. Open gym dates for league teams are Oct. 1, 21, 14 and 16. Call 9219) 762-1675.
Indoor street soccer
Children are encouraged to increase their skills through this instructional soccer program. There will be six consecutive Wednesdays per session with Session 1 beginning Nov. 5 and Session 2 beginning Jan. 14. All classes will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Woodland Park Oakwood Hall. This program is for ages 4 to 7 and the cost is $30 per resident and $35 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is the Friday before the program begins. Limited to 20 people. Call (219) 762-1675.
Karate fighting
Fighting Arts Dojo Family Karate is the next generation in Martial Arts. They are a Dillman Karate International affiliated school and study Ryu-Kyu Kempo, the manipulation of pressure points, under the guidance of Grandmaster George Dillman and Grandmaster Bill Homann. They also study Shuri-Ryu, a traditional Okinawan Martial Art, as our base style. The 2 styles combine to give you a Karate style for the 21st Century. They study in a fun friendly atmosphere, where Self Defense is their #1 priority. Our instructors combined, have over 75 years of experience. Come in and give them a try, you will be pleasantly surprised. This ongoing class is taught on Mondays & Wednesdays beginning Sept. 3. Class times depend on age: 4-7 years is from 5:15 to 6 p.m.; 8-12 is 6-7 p.m. and 13 and older, 7-8 p.m. Class is held at the Portage Yacht club.The cost is $60 per month, $50 per month second additional family member, $40 per month for each additional family member after first 2, and $15.00 per
individual lesson. Monthly fees are due on the first Monday of each month.
