Athletics and Fitness, Infant thru Teens

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For youth leagues, please visit our Youth Athletic Leagues page. (Basketball, Softball, T-Ball, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Cheerleading, Track and Field, Swim Team, Lacrosse)

Basketball

Start Smart Basketball

The Start Smart Basketball program is a 6-week instructional program that helps parents work one-on-one with their chilfren while teaching them the basics of basketball such as dribbling, ball handling, shooting, passing, catching, and running/agility that are needed to participate in organized basketball. The program will teach parents the proper way to develop those skills with their children, while building their confidence, which will enable them to enjoy participation in basketball programs. A variety of innovative products will be utilized to enhance child development.

The program is administered by the Youth Development Arm of the non-profit National Alliance for youth Sports.

Instructional Basketball Clinics

Learn the fundamentals of basketball. Girls and boys will have a chance to develop their basic motor skills such as dribbling/ ball handling, shooting, passing/catching, and running/agility that are needed to participate in organized basketball.

Basketball 101

Participants will learn basic skills through drill orientations and game simulations. Focus on the fundamentals (shooting, passing, dribbling, and defense) of the sport. This class if for all ages interested in learning the basics of the game of basketball.

Open-Play Basketball (Indoor)

This program is for players who prefer informal play in a gymnasium. Come on down, bring a friend or two, or join a pick up game. Equipment available or bring your own.

Open-Play Basketball (Outdoor)

This program is for players who prefer informal play on an outside court. Come on down, bring a friend or two, or join a pick up game. Equipment available or bring your own.

Basketball Tournaments

Staff members will set up tournaments throughout the year. Show up on Saturday afterNoons with basketball gear and an enthusiastic attitude ready to compete and learn. Weather permitting.

Football

Start Smart Football

Start Smart Football is an 6-week instructional program that helps parents work one-on-one with their children while teaching them the basics of football. The program helps prepare children for organized football by using safe and fun equipment to teach them the basic motor skills needed to compete.

Start Smart Football is open to children, 3 to 7 years old, who can attend each session with their parent or another significant adult.

Flag Football

Youth will engage in competition through flag football games and regulations.

General Fitness

KinderYoga

Children's yoga is a natural and healthy way to exercise, relax, focus and gain self-control.  With animated poses, yoga games, and stories kids explore the mind and body while having fun!  Many of the games and stories teach children about nature and respect for others.

KinderMotion

Kindermotion is a developmentally designed Education through motor skills, physical development, fitness, nutrition and imagery program that prepares students minds and bodies for athletic and academic pursuits. This program focuses on the mind/body connection while building self-esteem and self-confidence in young children.

U.S. Jr. Olympic Skills Competition

U.S. Jr. Olympic Skills Competition provides youngsters across the country an opportunity to participate in an exciting mulit-sport skills competition.  This national initiative gives boys and girls the chance to showcase their athletic talents in four sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, trackand field.  Boys and girls compete separately and can advance through tree levels of competition including the National Finals.  For more information visit www.jrolympicskills.com.

Karate

Karate

Officer Adam Rosenthal will instruct students in three stages: the first will cover techniques and stances of Karate, the second stage will cover Kickboxing and the third stage will cover Judo and ground fighting.

Officer Rosenthal has over 15 years experience in Kickboxing, Karate, Judo and Ju-Jitsu. He has competed in international and state level tournaments. He has 9 years experience in law-enforcement and 6 years on SWAT Team.

Racquetball

Open-Play Racquetball

Relieve some stress on the racquetball courts. Courts are 3-wall, outdoor. Please bring your own equipment

Soccer

Start Smart Soccer

The Start Smart Soccer program is open to youngsters (ages three to seven) whose parents or guardian are able to attend the six, one-hour sessions. The Start Smart Soccer program targets parents who want to help their child develop basic motor skills such as basic foot work, ball handling, scoring goals, passing, and running agility that are needed to participate in organized soccer. The program will teach parents the proper way to develop those skills with their children, while building their confidence, which will enable them to enjoy participation in soccer programs. A variety of innovative products will be utilized to enhance child development.

Download the Registration Form and mail it or drop it off in person with your registration fee to: Catherine Strong Park, 1500 SW 6th ST., Delray Beach, FL 33444

Baseball

Start Smart Baseball

The Start Smart Baseball program is open to youngsters (ages three to seven) whose parents or guardian are able to attend the six, one-hour sessions. The Start Smart Soccer program targets parents who want to help their child develop basic motor skills such as ball handling, batting, and fielding that are needed to participate in organized baseball. The program will teach parents the proper way to develop those skills with their children, while building their confidence, which will enable them to enjoy participation in baseball programs. A variety of innovative products will be utilized to enhance child development.

Skateboarding

Skate Park Tournament

Tai Chi

Tai Chi for Beginners

Tai Chi offers many health benefits for balancing body, mind and spirit. It strengthens the Immune System by improving the functions of the circulatory, nervous, respiratory, digestive and endocrine systems. Learn natural ways to relieve tension, stress and pains. Certified Instructor.

Tennis

Tennis Tykes

The curriculum program will give the kids an hour of physical education focusing on basic tennis skills, movements and lots of fundamentals!!! 

Pompey Park NJTL Summer Tennis Camp

This instructional program is designed to teach fundamental tennis skills to help prepare your chold for participation in organized tennis competitions.

Open-Play Tennis

Want to play a leisurely game of tennis? This program is just the thing for you. Call Pompey Park to reserve your court now. Please bring your own equipment.

Track

Pompey Park Track Club

This program will introduce and teach girls and boys the sport of track and field. The team is registered with the United States of America Track and Field (USATF) organization. Every athlete on the team will receive an individual USATF membership.

To view current news from the Track Team, download the Track Team News.

 

Walking

Delray Beach Walkers

Come join the Delray Beach Walkers Club! Walking is for seniors, moms, kids and anyone wanting to begin getting active. It is a great opportunity to improve your health, make new friends, and enjoy the beautiful vistas Delray Beach has to offer.

Receive a free t-shirt after walking 50 miles! Additional miles can be earned on your own time by turning in your "honor system" walking log to Ocean Rescue Headquarters (340 South Ocean Blvd.) or Veterans Park Staff (802 NE 1st Street).

Walker must be able to walk 1-2 miles without assistance, wear walking shoes/sneakers, bring a bottle of water, bring a pedometer to count your steps, and wear sun screen.