City Guide
Youth Sports
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 Fall & Spring T-ball league for ages 4 1/2 going into kindergarten to age 6. Fall & Spring Machine Pitch League for ages 7-8. Registration starts in Feb. recreation@pittsfield-mi.gov
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL & T-BALL
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300 T-ball leagues for kindergartners. Coach-pitch leagues for grades 1-3, baseball and fast-pitch softball for grades 4-8, mid-June-Aug. Register mid-Apr. Summer camps for grades 1-6. aareced.com
BASKETBALL
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 After-school and evening instruction for grades K-5 year-round. recreation@pittsfield-mi.gov
BASKETBALL
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300 Classes year round for grades 1-5. Summer camps for preschool-high school; all skill levels. Fall league for grades 2-5 starts mid-Oct.; register early July. Winter leagues for grades 4-12 start early Jan.; register mid-Oct. Summer camps for grades 1-12. aareced.com
Basketball
Washtenaw County Upward Sports Basketball leagues and summer camps for boys and girls grades K-9. Registration in fall for Jan.-Mar. league play; registration in spring for summer camp in Aug. director@washtenawupward.org, washtenawupward.org
CALENDAR
YMCA (734) 996-9622 Reopening Sept. 14, 2020. Baseball and T-ball leagues for children ages 4-12. Practice and game one night per week. Spring league May.-June, register in early Mar. Financial assistance available. annarborymca.org400 W. Washington [map]
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YMCA (734) 996-9622 Reopening Sept. 15, 2020. Instructional spring leagues for children grades K-5 Feb.-Apr. Registration begins early Feb. Financial assistance available. annarborymca.org400 W. Washington [map]
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YMCA (734) 996-9622 Reopening Sept. 15, 2020. Beginner and intermediate classes and competitions run year-round for ages 8 & up. annarborymca.org400 W. Washington [map]
CALENDAR
WideWorld Sports Center (734) 913-4625 Flag football. Team play and instruction for ages 8-13. Sign up as team, individual or group of 2 or more. Play other Washtenaw area teams. October-April. kyle@wideworld-sports.com, wideworld-sports.com
CALENDAR
Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center (734) 971-6355 Reopening Sept. 15, 2020. County-run fitness facility. Wheelchair accessible 25-yard pool; track, weight room, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. Cardio and strength-training equipment for age 16 & up. Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. washtenaw.org
CALENDAR
YMCA (734) 996-9622 Reopening Sept. 15, 2020. Classes year round ages 3 & up. Have fun or join competitive team gymnastics offered through level 9. Financial assistance available. annarborymca.org400 W. Washington [map]
CALENDAR
YMCA (734) 661-8052 Reopening Sept. 15, 2020. Classes year-round for ages 4-15 in Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, or Karate. Financial assistance available. kkieser@annarborymca.org, annarborymca.org400 W. Washington [map]
CALENDAR
YMCA (734) 996-9622 Reopening Sept. 15, 2020. Outdoor soccer clinics for K-5th grade runs April-June; registration begins mid-March. Weekly practices and small-sided league games. Financial assistance is available. annarborymca.org400 W. Washington [map]
CALENDAR
Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center (734) 971-6355 Reopening Sept. 15, 2020. 25-yard indoor pool. Year-round classes for all ages, including infants. Lap swim, open swim, and family swim times. Annual pass: $230 adult, ($345 non-resident), $180 seniors, ($270 non-residents). Drop-in fees: $8 adult, (non-resident $9), $6 youths, disabled & seniors, ($7 non-resident). Mon-Fri. 6 a.m-10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. noon-10 p.m. See pool schedule at washtenaw.org
CALENDAR
YMCA (734) 661-8020 Reopening Sept. 15, 2020. Swim instruction for all ages, infants (6 months) and up. Competitive swimming and competitive synchronized swim team for ages 6 and up. Lifeguard training and CPR for advanced swimmers. kbaetz@annarborymca.org, annarborymca.org400 W. Washington [map]
CHEERLEADING
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 Summer camps or ages 5-12. recreation@pittsfield-mi.gov
CHEERLEADING
Washtenaw Maize Junior Football and Cheer (734) 218-0287 Instructional and competitive program for ages 7-13. No experience needed. No tryouts, no cuts. Attends the Downriver Junior Football League cheerleading competition. Practices at Southeast Area Park. wjfmaize2013@gmail.com, maizefootballandcheer.teamsnapsites.com2080 Whittaker, #150, Ypsilanti [map]
FIELD HOCKEY
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300 Fall leagues for grades 3-8 start early Sept.; register early July. Spring leagues for grades 3-8 start Apr.; register Feb. Summer camps for grades 3-8. aareced.com
FLOOR HOCKEY
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 After-school classes in winter for grades K-3. recreation@pittsfield-mi.gov
FOOTBALL
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300 Spring flag football league for grades K-8 starts Apr.; register in Jan. Classes in fall and spring for grades 1-5. Summer camps for grades K-8. aareced.com
FOOTBALL
Washtenaw Maize Junior Football and Cheer (734) 218-0287 Tackle football team play and instruction for ages 7-13. No tryouts or cuts. Teams compete in the Downriver Junior Football League Aug.-Nov. Practices held in SouthEast Area Park, see website for details. wjfmaize2013@gmail.com, maizefootballandcheer.teamsnapsites.com2080 Whittaker, #150, Ypsilanti [map]
FOOTBALL
YMCA (734) 996-9622 Flag football clinics for grades 2-6. Fall league runs Sept.-Oct.; registration begins Aug. Financial assistance. Financial assistance available. annarborymca.org400 W. Washington [map]
Field Hockey
FDL Field Hockey Club Ryan & Maren Langford, (734) 764-2144, (570) 428-4171 Outdoor training sessions through 2020 summer for youth ages 7-18. See website for future times/places. maren.langford@me.com, ferdelancehc.comP.O. Box 4316, Ann Arbor, 48106
GENERAL PROGRAMS
Liberty Athletic Club (734) 665-3738 Private fitness club with new 3-story obstacle play park, interactive sports, rock wall, fitness training, dance clinics, tennis, swim, kung fu instruction, and lightsaber camps. Full day summer camps for ages 5-12 with 4 hours of physical activity per day. Nonmembers welcome for camps. liberty@libertyathletic.net, libertyathletic.net2975 W. Liberty [map]
GENERAL PROGRAMS
Michigan Head Coaches Summer Camps & Clinics (U-M) (734) 647-9760 Residential and commuter youth camps in baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance, diving, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling. See website for more info. u-m.camps@umich.edu, camps.mgoblue.com1000 S. State [map]
GENERAL PROGRAMS
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 Year-round instruction and special events. Youth classes for ages 3-13 include, but are not limited to after school programs, dance, art, tumbling, premier athletics cheer, Funtime sports camps and classes, G.R.A.S.P summer learning, and golf. Youth t-ball, machine pitch, and soccer are available in the spring and fall sessions. Summer day camps for ages 5 - 12. See website for brochure. pittsfield-mi.gov
GENERAL PROGRAMS
U-M KidSport Clinics (Kinesiology Community Programs) (734-647-2708) Grades K-8 participate in sport clinics with U-M varsity student-athletes. Have fun while mastering sport-specific fundamentals, doing well in school, and living a healthy lifestyle. $40 per child per session. Proceeds go to the Jeff Reese KidSport Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for qualifying kids to attend U-M's KidSport Summer Camp. Camp held at Tappan Middle School for ages 4-13. kines.umich.edu
GOLF
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 Instructional classes for ages 5-14. recreation@pittsfield-mi.gov
GOLF
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300 Summer camp for grades 2-10. aareced.com
GYMNASTICS
Champion Gymnastics (734) 222-1810 Eight-week recreational classes for age 2 & older. Advanced classes and team programs; birthday parties and field trips. One-week summer camp for ages 5 & up; half- and full-day options. cga2@campgymaa.com, champgymaa.com7240 Jackson [map]
GYMNASTICS
Gym America (734) 971-1667 Gymnastics for girls and boys ages 18 months - 18 years. Summer flex scheduling. Summer camps and classes, supervised open gym for preschoolers. Sponsors non-competitive and competitive gymnastics teams. gymamericaoffice@gmail.com, gymamericagymnastics.com5555 Hines [map]
GYMNASTICS
Michigan Academy of Gymnastics (734) 761-7610 Programs for ages 2 & up include preschool movement and developmental and competitive gymnastics, plus kids' playtime hour for all kids 2 & up with a parent. Classes and teams for boys. Kids Night Out one Sat./mo., Sept-June. Camps during school breaks and summers. bvoight@michiganacademy.com, michiganacademy.com240 Metty [map]
ICE HOCKEY
Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association Instructional programs offer beginners ages 4-14 a place to learn skating and hockey skills. House league and girls' programs offer teams beginning age 9-17. Travel teams, (co-ed and girls only) from ages 9-16. aaaha.org
Ice Hockey
A2Ice3 ("The Cube") (734) 213-1600 "Sticks & Pucks" practice time for stickhandling and shooting (no goalies) for ages 14 & under. Usually Tues. & Thurs. 6-7:50 a.m. (check website for other days and times). Hosts summer camps; see website. a2ice3@a2ice3.com, a2ice3.com2121 Oak Valley [map]
LACROSSE
Blue Jay Lacrosse Youth league for boys grades 3-8 and girls grades 4-8. Games March-June with practice at Lillie Park, Pittsfield Twp. Fall & winter clinics. darrenmillman@gmail.com, bluejaylacrosse.uslaxteams.com
MARTIAL ARTS
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 Nonprofit and government programs only.
Wright's karate for ages 4-13. recreation@pittsfield-mi.gov
MARTIAL ARTS
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300 Classes year-round in aikido, karate, and self-defense for beginning and experienced youths ages 4-14. aareced.com
ROCK CLIMBING
Planet Rock (734) 827-2680 Climbing programs for kids of all ages and abilities. One-time starter lessons for age 14-adult, or for age 5 and up with an accompanying adult. Climbing clinics and classes. Competitive climbing team. Weeklong summer day camps for ages 8-15 June-Aug.; ABC camp for ages 4-7, times vary. See website for schedule and fees. planet-rock.com82 Aprill [map]
RUNNING
Ann Arbor Track Club Youth Division (734) 330-7931 Competitive and noncompetitive program leagues. Outdoor, for ages 6-18 Apr.-Aug.; indoor, for ages 8-18 Nov.-Mar.; cross-country, for ages 8-18 Aug.-Dec. youth@aatrackclub.org, aatrackclubyouth.org
RUNNING
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan (734) 712-5640 After-school running program for girls in grades 3-8. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include coaching, (Sept.-Nov. and March-May), and 5k committee, (Jan.-May). One-time volunteer opportunities and community participants invited to 5k runs, (May and Nov.); other opportunities throughout the year. info@girlsontherunsemi.org, girlsontherunsemi.org
SKATEBOARDING
Ann Arbor Skate Park 30,000 square feet of pools, bowls, runs, ditches, courses, plaza, and stage, all free and open to the public. a2gov.org
SOCCER
Ann Arbor United Soccer Club (734) 975-4257 All programs listed below have separate teams for boys and girls except Pittsfield Township, whose leagues are all co-ed.
Youth academy, recreation travel, select, and premier and MRL teams. Ages 4 & up. Individual, team, and goalkeeper clinics. Professional, licensed coaches. Register online. info@aaunited.net, aaunited.net
SOCCER
Michigan Premier Soccer Academy, (MPSA Crush) (734) 249-9193 Year-round soccer club offers a developmental program for players ages 4-6; travel teams for ages 6-19. Summer programs. Sibling discounts; limited scholarships available. mpsa.adm@gmail.com, mpsacrush.com
SOCCER
Michigan Tigers Futbol Club (734) 214-2255 Year-round soccer instruction and training for ages 6-18, at WideWorld Sports Center (2140 Oak Valley). info@michigantigersfc.com, michigantigersfc.com
SOCCER
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 Spring and Fall leagues for ages 3-9. Registration starts in Dec. and April. Practice and games on Sat. mornings. recreation@pittsfield-mi.gov
SOCCER
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300 Leagues for grades K-8. Fall season starts Sept.; register in July. Spring season starts Apr.; register in Jan. aareced.com
SWIMMING
Goldfish Swim School (734) 849-2038 Year-round lessons for ages 4 months-12 years. Family swim, parties, jumpstart and technique clinics. goldfishswimschool.com2107 W. Stadium [map]
SWIMMING
Liberty Athletic Club (734) 665-3738 Clinics and private lessons year-round for children of all ages and skill levels. Parent and infant water exploration classes. Nonmembers welcome in clinics. liberty@libertyathletic.net, libertyathletic.net2975 W. Liberty [map]
SWIMMING
Rolling Hills Family Water Park (734) 484-9676 This 6.5-acre water park includes wave and activity pools, six water slides including a 32-foot-high triple slide, a lazy river, a spray play area, and concessions. Open Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., Sun., & holidays 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Vehicle entrance fees: county residents $6/day ($3.00 for ages 62 & over), $30/year; nonresidents $10/day ($6 for ages 62 & over), $45/year. Water park admission: county residents $8 weekdays (after 5 p.m. $6.00), $10 weekends & holidays; nonresidents $10 weekdays (after 5 p.m. $7.00), $13 weekends & holidays. Children 36 inches tall and under are free. Children 36-42 inches receive discounted rate. washtenaw.org
SWIMMING
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation (734) 971-6355 Instructional Swim classes are available for children 6 months through 12 years. dsk@washtenaw.org, washtenaw.org
Soccer
WideWorld Sports Center (734) 913-4625 Indoor leagues, instructional soccer programs for ages 4-14, and summer camps. zach@wideworld-sports.com, wideworld-sports.com2140 Oak Valley [map]
TENNIS
Liberty Athletic Club (734) 665-3738 Clinics year-round for age 4 & up; all skill levels. Advanced junior program for youth preparing for or involved in competitive play. Private lessons available. Nonmembers welcome. liberty@libertyathletic.net, libertyathletic.net2975 W. Liberty [map]
TENNIS
Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation (734) 822-2120 Spring and fall youth classes for ages 7-13 and Tiny Tyke tennis program for ages 4-6. recreation@pittsfield-mi.gov
TENNIS
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300, ext.53243 Year-round programs for youth including 10 & Under Tennis, Fast Track Tennis (new players ages 11-14), USTA tournaments, and competitive USTA Junior Team Tennis program (ages 10-18). Individual lessons and scholarships available. aareced.com
VOLLEYBALL
Huron Valley Volleyball Club (734) 470-6450 Training and teams for boys & girls ages 8-18; all skill levels. Year-round competition through team-based training, competitions, and USAV/AAU/JVA tournaments at the local, regional, and national level. Also offer individual and small group clinics and camps for all ages and skill levels. Individual or group private training available. Summer camps for sand & indoor volleyball. hvvc@aol.com, huronvalleyvb.com815 Woodland, Saline. [map]
VOLLEYBALL
Rec & Ed (734) 994-2300 Fall coed youth leagues for grades 4-9 starting mid-Oct.; register July-early Sept. Instructional classes for grades 1-5. Summer sand volleyball for grades 8 and up; register early May. Summer camps for grades 5-8. aareced.com
WATER POLO
Wolverine Water Polo Splashball is perfect for beginner swimmers and water polo players. Recommended for ages 6-12 to help new swimmers build up confidence in both swimming and treading water. Splashball is taught in the shallow end. ashleynhower@gmail.com, wolverinewaterpolo.com
Wrestling
Jr. Wolverine Wrestling Club Jim Mason, (734) 216-6459 Training for grades K-8 and professional instruction in spring-summer and fall-winter seasons; meets and tournaments. Summer clinics. The Wolverine Wrestling Club offers spring clinics plus pre-season and in-season training for grade 9 & up. Instruction from U-M, EMU, and WCC wrestlers. Wrestlers compete in state, regional, and national tournaments. Summer camp. Practices at Skyline High School, (N. Maple) jmason@cac.net, jrwolverinewrestlingclub.com
YOUTH SPORTS
City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation (734) 794-6246 Offers junior golf programs with specialized instruction; Junior Golf Camps, ages 8-15; parent/child classes where families can share the learning experience, ages 7 & up. Fees vary; register online at a2golf.org3465 Huron River [map]
YOUTH SPORTS
City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation (734) 794-6234 All rink plans are tentative due to the coronavirus. Drop-in hockey and "Sticks & Pucks" practice times. Nov.-Mar. at Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena. Check a2gov.org
YOUTH SPORTS
Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club (734) 213-6768 Year-round ice skating instruction for boys and girls ages 3 & up at A2Ice3 (The Cube). Promotes proper skating techniques for beginners and advanced skaters, plus classes in synchronized skating; competitions. Email for info. aafsc@annarborfsc.org, annarborfsc.org2121 Oak Valley [map]
YOUTH SPORTS
City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation (734) 794-6230 All rink plans are tentative due to the coronavirus. Open skating Sept.-May at Veterans Ice Arena (734-794-6235). Instructional skating program for ages 3 & up uses the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Test Program. All students in kinderskate, beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes tested on skills and awarded badges for completion. Sessions run Sept.-May. Open skating Nov.-Mar. at Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena (734-794-6234). Natural outdoor ice rinks have been added at Burns, Allmendinger, and Northside parks, but have no rental equipment. a2gov.org
YOUTH SPORTS
City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Fuller Park Pool will be open in a limited capacity. Visitors will need to register for a 90-minute session for lap swimming or for family swim and will be assigned a lane or portion of the pool. The number of people allowed in the pool area and in individual lanes has been determined through current executive orders as well as Washtenaw County Health Department guidelines. Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park Pools will remain closed for 2020. a2gov.org
YOUTH SPORTS
Club Wolverine Swim Team Year-round programs for developmental and competitive level swimmers ages 5-18. Member of and sanctioned by USA Swimming. coach@clubwolverine.org, clubwolverine.org
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