Baseball & Softball
Youth Baseball & Softball
Grade requirements are based on grade child is going into the 2018-19 school year. Have an enjoyable time developing the fundamentals & skills of baseball & softball. Practices & games will be held Mon-Thurs (occasional Fri) with an assortment of night games. Teams will meet 2-3 times per week. The season runs approximately June 4 - July 19th. Sign-up deadline will be Fri, May 11th. Registrants signed up after this date will be put on a waiting list and will be put on a team ONLY if there are openings, Rosters & schedules will be posted at the RACC & on-line by Thurs, May 24 at 5 pm.
Peanuts League: All players will hit off a tee this season. League will stress getting outs more than scoring runs. Introduction to the basics of the sport will be the key to success. Boys and girls will be on combined teams. T-shirt included in fees.
9:00-10:00 am. • Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade (Girls) • $45.00 $50.00 after 5/11/18 • $55 after 5/24/18
Peanut League Schedule - Updated 6/5
American League Baseball: Coaches will provide advanced practice on all the basics of the game. Advanced skills of fielding, making plays, and advancing runners will be refined. Players may start specializing in certain positions including the kids pitching. Tshirt included in fees.
10:10-11:20 am. • 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade • $50.00 $55 after 5/11/18 • $60 after 5/24/18
American League PLAYOFF/FINAL WEEK SCHEDULES:
JULY 16-20
Monday, July 16 10:10am Astros Westside
10:10am Yankees & Athletics Johnson
10:10am Twins HS N
Tuesday, July 17 10:10am Playoff Game: Athletics vs Yankees HS N
Ump: Brian
10:10am Playoff Game: Astros vs. Twins HS S
Ump: Kayla
Wednesday, July 18 10:10am Athletics Practice HS N
10:10am Astros Practice HS S
Friday, July 20 10:10am Championship Game Winners of first 2 games HS N
Girls Softball: Coaches will provide advanced practice on all the basics of the game. Advanced skills of fielding, making plays, and advancing runners will be refined. Players may start specializing in certain positions. Depending on players, a coach may pitch or a pitching machine will be used. Tshirt included in fees. 3rd, 4th, 5th &?6th Grade
10:10-11:20 am. • $50.00 $55 after 5/11/18 • $60 after 5/24/18
Softball PLAYOFF/FINAL WEEK SCHEDULES:
JULY 16-20
Monday, July 16 10:10am ALL SB TEAMS Practice HS S
Tuesday, July 17 10:10am Playoff Game #1: Gators vs. Gophers Johnson
Wednesday, July 18 10:10am Sooners & Gators Johnson
Friday, July 20 10:10am Championship Game Sooners vs. Gators HS S
Softball Pitching Camp
Any Age- 60 minutes
• Learn the basic fundamentals of pitching
• Grip
• Warm-up
• Proper Mechanics
• Mentality of being a pitcher
• Learn how to pitch fast and hard in an injury preventative way
• Mentality of a pitcher talk near the end of the summer
*Needs: Catcher (teammate, parent, sibling, etc), glove, ball, cleats
Learn pitching technique from a high school and collegiate record-breaking softball pitcher, Karli Persson. Persson is a Certified Athletic Trainer at Redwood Area Hospital and takes her knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to help pitchers reach their potential with speed, accuracy, and ball movement, while avoiding injury. Learn from a collegiate record-breaking pitcher and pitch for a lifetime.
• 3 year starter at Albany High School with 2 Minnesota State Tournament Appearances
• High school record holder for: Strikeouts (season/career), Innings pitched (season), ERA (season)
• 2nd Team All-State, St. Cloud Times Player of the Year (2011, 2012)
• 4 year starter at Bethel University (MN)
• Top 3 in all pitching records at Bethel
• Record holder at Bethel: Strikeouts (season/career), Wins (season), ERA (career)
• Never have sustained an injury from/during pitching (currently pitching in Men’s Fastpitch League)
• Teaching pitching lessons for 6 years
High School South Field • Thursdays • July 19 - August 9 • 2pm • It is recommend you come in a pitcher/catcher pair but not required. $45.00 per participant.
Gymnastics
Summer Gymnastics
Lessons are available for those ages 4-6th grade. Basic & advanced gymnastics skills will be taught using the floor, bars, vault, & beam. All lessons are held in the RACC Fieldhouse. Coaches along with parents will have the right to move a participant to a different class based on ability. • June 11th-July 31st (no classes July 2-3)
Level One - Tumbling Tots
ADDED: Session 3: 3:55-4:25pm • Mondays & Tuesdays • $35 • Min: 6 / Max: 18
Session 1: 4:30-5:00 pm • Mondays & Tuesdays • $35 • Min: 6 / Max: 18
Session 2: 5:05-5:35 pm • Mondays & Tuesdays • $35 • Min: 6 / Max: 18
This class is for boys & girls ages 4-6 that are first time participants or those with limited gymnastics experience. No (or minimal) skills required to be in this class.
Level Two - Tiny Twisters
5:40-6:20 pm • Mondays & Tuesdays • $45 • Min. 8 / Max. 18
This class is for boys & girls ages 6 & up with at least 1 yr gymnastics experience. Participants should have experience doing forward rolls, bridges, and handstands.
Level Three - Summer-Saulters
6:25-7:15 pm • Mondays & Tuesdays • $55 • Min. 8 / Max. 18
This class is designed for boys and girls ages 6 & up who have had 2 or more yrs of gymnastics experience. Participants should have experience doing cartwheels & backbends/bridges and are working on a round off and back walk-overs.
Redwood Area Gymnastics Academy
The Redwood Area Gymnastics Academy will be starting up this summer and fall to help those that want to further advance their gymnastics skills leading up to the traveling and high school seasons next winter. Kelsi Limoges along with other coaches are looking forward to working with girls that have prior gymnastic experience. (Gymnasts entering the intermediate classes must be able to do a full cartwheel and advance classes must be able to do a back-handspring) Students must be able to work independently after given instructions from the coaches. If you have any questions, please email Kelsi at kelsimagers7@gmail.com
Session 1 • June 11-28 • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Advanced (8:30-10:30 am) .................................................................$90.00
Intermediate (10:30-11:30 am) .............................................................$54.00
Session 2 • July 9-Aug 2nd • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Advanced (8:30-10:30 am) .................................................................$120.00
Intermediate (10:30-11:30 am) .............................................................$72.00
Basketball
Cardinal Girls Basketball Camp
Cardinals Basketball Coach Taya Kockelman would like to invite girls who want to improve their ability to play organized basketball. Camp will include fundamental skill development, as well as advanced game skills. Fee includes a camp t-shirt. RVHS Gym • Min: 10 • June 18-21
Grades K-2 • 11:45 am - 12:30 pm • $28 • $5 late fee after 5/28/17
Grades 3-5 • 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm • $33 • $5 late fee after 5/28/17
Grades 6-9 • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm • $38 • $5 late fee after 5/28/17
Cardinal Boys Basketball Camp
Cardinal Basketball Coach Aaron Lindahl would like to invite you to attend the Redwood Valley Boys Basketball Camp. Camps are designed to develop individual and team skills in areas of shooting, ball-handling, defense, and rebounding. Along with these basic skills, campers will learn to develop a positive attitude and self-discipline while playing the game. Fee includes a camp t-shirt. RVHS Gymnasium • Min: 10 • June 25-28
Grades K-2 • 11:45 am - 12:30 pm • $28 • $5 late fee after 5/21/17
Grades 3-5 • 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm • $33 • $5 late fee after 5/21/17
Grades 6-9 • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm • $38 • $5 late fee after 5/21/17
Mike Felt “Heat Check Shooting Camp”
Former Redwood Valley standout basketball player Mike Felt is back for his 4th year of camp. The 2018 camp will have an extreme emphasis on making powerful offensive moves and being an explosive shooter. Campers will utilize drills and equipment to expand a player’s offensive skill set and shooting consistency. The goal is to provide players with drills and skills that will help them become the offensive threat that their team needs in the upcoming season. Register prior to June 15th to ensure yourself of a camp t-shirt. Fee: $45 includes a camp t-shirt • July 16th & 17th • RV Gymnasium
Boys & Girls going into Grades 7-12 • 8:00 - 11:00 am
Tennis
Cardinal Tennis Camp
Cardinal Tennis Camps are back for those boys & girls going into grades 7-12. Camp is designed as such where you are offered one 3-day session in June. Camp attendees will work on basic & advanced fundamentals of the sport of tennis which will include but not limited to serving, forehand/backhand volley & playing the net. The more time you spend on the court the better player you will become! Instructor: Justin Timm
9 am-12 pm • HS Tennis Courts • $30 • June 12th-14th
Youth Tennis Lessons
Youth Tennis Lessons are excellent for kids to learn the basics of tennis. Entry level participants will have the opportunity to learn the technique of holding a racquet, serve and volley, as well as playing at the net and baseline. Instructor: Tyler Hagen • $28 Min: 5 / Max 10 • Monday, Wednesday, & Friday • High School Tennis Courts
Session One: June 4th-22nd
- Beginner’s (Gr 1-3) • 10:10-11:10 am
- Intermediates (Gr 2-4) • 9-10 am • Must have at least 1 yr of tennis experience.
- Advanced (Gr 5-8) • 11:15 am-12:15 pm • Must have at least 1 yr of tennis experience.
Session Two • July 9th-27th
- Beginner’s (Gr 1-3) • 10:10-11:10 am
- Intermediates (Gr 2-4) • 9-10 am • Must have at least 1 yr of tennis experience.
- Advanced (Gr 5-8) • 11:15 am-12:15 pm • Must have at least 1 yr of tennis experience.
Football
Cardinal 5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football
This program will be offered to boys/girls in the 5th & 6th grade the Fall of 2018. Participants will practice 2-3 nights/week & will play games on Saturday’s in Sept & Oct as they will be in the Little 10 League. Fundamentals & developing an enjoyment of the game are the keys to a successful season. Interested in coaching? Talk to Coach Lundeen or Ross at the RACC. Practices will begin Thurs, Aug 16. Registrations accepted thru Aug 10th. Prior to starting the season we will host a kickoff meeting & uniform fitting. Date & time to be emailed to those registered.
- $65 (includes a program t-shirt and the use of shoulder pads, helmet, jersey & pants)
Cardinal Football Camp
Head RVHS Football Coach Matt Lundeen is offering a skill enhancement camp for boys & girls entering K-8th grade. Camps are geared to teach athletes the fundamentals of football & to develop a love for the sport. Each camp day will include 1/2 fundamental work with the other 1/2 being non-contact scrimmages. Pads are not worn during camp, therefore there is no tackling! Cost includes a camp t-shirt or football. Instructor: Matt Lundeen • RVHS Football Practice Field • Min: 10
Entering K-5th Grade • $32 • July 23-25 • 10:00-11:30 am
Entering Grades 6, 7 & 8 • $32 • July 23-25 • 3:00-4:30 pm
Running
Distance Running Camp
Let’s “Head to the Sticks” for our 16th Annual Distance Running Camp. Participant’s main focus at camp will be running, but will also include swimming, volleyball, and the camping experience. Hope to see you in stride at Sibley State Park! Includes food, camping & t-shirt Instructor:?Shawn Cilek •Any 7-12 Grader • Register by July 11 • Min: 15 / Max: 30
Tues, July 17 (leave at 10 am.) - Thurs, July 19 (return around 6 pm.) • $80
Cardinal Track & Field Camp
Head RVHS Boys & Girls Track and Field Coach Andy Regnier is offering Track & Field camp. The primary objective of this camp is to introduce children to the sport of T&F and the enjoyment of that sport. Participants will learn basic running technique and strategy; standing broad jump, long jump, triple jump, softball throw, and relay exchanges will be taught as well. Instructor: Andy Regnier
May 23, 24, 25 • RVHS/MS Track & Field Complex
10:15-11:45 • Ages 4-12 • $30 includes camp T-shirts if registered by 5/4/18
More Youth Rec
Cardinal Volleyball Camp
Head RVHS Volleyball Coach Andy Regnier is offering a skills camp for girls entering 1st-9th grades. All abilities & skill levels are encouraged to participate. Level I participant’s will be introduced to basic fundamentals, but an introduction and passion for the game/team is the primary objective. Level II & III participants will focus on skill & athletic development. Serving, passing, setting, attacking, & blocking techniques will be the primary focus. Participants will be given specific feedback and methods to improve in the offseason. Athletes should bring water bottles and/or a snack for Level III & expect a high intensity level. Fee includes camp t-shirts for those registered by 5/16/18.
Instructor: Andy Regnier • June 4-6 • RVHS/MS Gymnasium • Min: 10
Level I • Grades 1-3 • 11:15 am. - 12:15 pm. • $30
Level II • Grades 4-6 • 1:00-2:30 pm. • $35
Level III • Grades 7-9 • 9:00-11:00 am. • $40
Badger Youth Wrestling Camp
Wrestlers will learn the basics of the sport of wrestling through new techniques, drills & activities. The older groups will learn more advanced technique. The coaches are inviting the parents to come watch the last 30 minutes of practice on the last day as they will be doing various competitions. Instructors: RVHS Coaching Staff
PreK-2: 9:00-10:00 am • May 29-31 • $15 • RV Wrestling Room
Grades 3-6: 10:15 am-11:45 am • May 29-31 • $20 • RV Wrestling Room
Junior Golf Lessons
In a joint collaboration between the Redwood Falls Jr Golf Association & Greg Snow, Jr Golf lessons are back for another season. Jr Golf Lessons are an introductory program to the sport of golf. Lessons will be available to kids ages 6-18 and will include learning the basic & advanced skills of chipping, putting, driving, as well as course etiquette (including cleaning your golf balls & clubs). Lessons will be held at both the Redwood Falls Golf Club (June 19 & 26) as well as RVHS driving range (June 5 & 12) (located east of the Football Stadium/Track & Field). Participants are reminded to bring clubs or they can check out a set at the RACC through the Sticks for Kids Program. Instructor: Greg Snow & Volunteers from the Redwood Falls Jr Golf Association. Fee: $20
Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26
Beginners 8-9 am
Intermediate 9-10 am
Cardinal Cheer Camp
GOT SPIRIT, Let’s Hear it! Redwood Valley Cheerleaders, along with their coaches, are offering a mini cheer team clinic for girls ages 3-10! You will go over the basics of cheerleading and work on a special performance that you will showcase at the half time of a RV football game. Performance date TBD. Camp held in the RACC Fieldhouse • Min: 10 Instructors: Shannon Serbus & Redwood Valley Cheer Team.
July 30 - Aug 3 • 10:00 - 10:45 am • $30 T-shirt included!
Registration Deadline July 17
Tae Kwon Do
This class is offered to boys & girls/men & women (ages 7 & up). Learn the basic skills of Tae Kwon Do. The class will include stretching exercises & learning the techniques for basic punches & kicks. Youth age 6 will be accepted upon approval of parents and instructor. 7th Degree Black Belt Instructor, Rich Seavert & 4th Degree Black Belt Instructor, Cindy Gunderson • Mon & Thurs, July 9-26 • 6-7 pm
$25 • RACC Conference Room • Min: 8 / Max: 25
Archery
The Redwood Falls Archery Program is back. Class will include learning archery safety, proper technique, & shooting form. Shooting in the class will include target archery, and 3D archery. Equipment will be provided. Participants may have the opportunity to attend an archery range. More details to follow. Instructor: Jim Doering • RACC • $20 • Min: 6 / Max: 16
Basics of Archery: Thurs, July 26, Aug 2, 9 • 5:45-6:45 pm
For beginners & those who struggle with managing/holding the bow; teaching proper form, grouping arrows, proficient handling of equipment. Shooting range 7-10 yards.
Intermediate Target Archery: Thursday, July 26, Aug 2, 9 • 6:50-7:50 pm
For those who have shot before and are proficient with handling the bow, grouping arrows. Will teach form, technique and indoor 300 target shooting 15-20 yards.
Junior Park Rangers
Junior Rangers is an outdoor program for children to learn about all the environment has to offer. Some class activities include learning how to canoe, fish, & take care of the zoo animals. Children will also learn about everything that contributes to parks, such as trees, flowers, bugs, birds, fish, campsite setup, park rangers, water quality, pollution & more. All participants will meet at the lower shelter across from the zoo on the first day. Activities may be planned at other sites within Redwood Falls. Instructor: Polly Bowen • Boys &?Girls Grades 1-4 • Min: 9 / Max: 12 • Fee: $40
Session One • 10:15-11:45 am • Mon-Thurs, July 16-26
Session Two • 5:00-6:30 pm • Mon-Thurs, July 16-26
Sports of Sorts
Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Activities will include dodge ball, whiffle ball, bocce ball, kickball, bean bags, & much more. Watch for a complete schedule at the RACC. Boys & girls in grades 3-7 are invited to attend. Instructor:?City Rec. Staff • Aquatic Center • Tues & Thurs, June 12 - July 19
(NO CLASS JULY 5) • 12:30-1:45 pm • $2/session or $15 for the summer • Min: 10
Young Rec
Music In Me
We all have music inside of us! During this uplifting and creative time we will sing old familiar and also new tunes with the guitar, explore various musical & rhythm instruments, and learn to move our bodies to the beat. Come join the fun as we express ourselves through music! Min: 8/ Max: 12 Instructor: Pam Arentson • $15
Boys & Girls: 4-6 yrs old
June 4-6 • 10:15-11:00 am
Sunshine Camp
Would your child like a fun-filled hour of music, games, movement, stories, and outdoor play? Sunshine Camp provides that and more! Children will also have the opportunity to explore and learn about the Apple Gourd Garden. Class will meet in the Children’s Programming Room at the RACC Instructor: Ann Tiffany • Boys & Girls 3-5 yrs old • $20 • Min:8 / Max: 16
Session 1 • Mon-Fri, June 11-15 • 9:00-10:00 am
Session 2 • Mon-Fri, June 11-15 • 10:15-11:15 am
Mini Sports Camp
The Sports Mini Camp is a program designed for your 4-6 year old that provides the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports. We’ll cover the basics of kickball, t-ball, basketball, and soccer as well as having fun in other games and activities. This will be a great opportunity for your preschooler & kindergartener to develop socially through interaction with other young participants. Instructor: Pam Arentson • RACC • $20 • Boys & Girls Ages 4-6 • Min: 8 / Max: 16
All children must be 4 years of age by the time their camp session starts.
Session 1 • Mon-Fri, June 4-8 • 9:00-10:00 am
Session 2 • Mon-Fri, July 16-20 • 9:00-10:00 am
Session 3 • Mon-Fri, July 16-20 • 10:15-11:15 am
Associations
RAYBA: Redwood Area Youth Baseball Assoc.
RAYBA is a youth baseball organization that offers traveling baseball to youth ages 7 (coach pitch) through 13 years of age. Teams will travel for league (if one is available) as well as tournament play. Annual meeting and registration will be Sunday, Feb 22nd at 6:00 pm at the RACC. Any questions, visit our website at: www.redwoodfallsbaseball.com
RABA: Redwood Area Basketball Assoc.
The Redwood Area Basketball Association provides a basketball program for boys and girls 4th-8th grade. December through March is considered “traveling season” for the Association. Participants will utilize skills developed in practice to compete in weekend tournaments held in our area.
http://redwoodareabasketball.com/
RAHA: Redwood Area Hockey Assoc.
For more information: Jeremy Frank, 320-522-1151; Amanda Revier, 320-894-2600; Joe Ryan, 507-430-7220; Chett Bisel, 507-227-7355 or www.redwoodareahockey.com
Mini Mites…Ages 4-5
Mites…Ages 6-8
Squirts…Ages 9-10
Peewee…Ages 11-12
Bantams…Ages 13-14
NEW! Girls 12 & Under Team
The registration fee for any first year player is free. Fundraising & volunteer hour requirements still apply. The association does have equipment available to rent. Visit our website at www.redwoodareahockey.com for more information. Boys and girls are encouraged to play.
RAJO: Redwood Area Junior Olympics
RAJO is a youth volleyball program for girls in grades 5-12 (4th graders are allowed to attend assessment and will be put on a roster if space is available). Our season runs from late February through mid-May. Teams typically practice twice a week and compete in 5 weekend tournaments.
RAWA: Redwood Area Wrestling Assoc.
Students 4 years old through 6th grade are invited to participate. Wrestlers will learn basic wrestling techniques and skills, proper conditioning, and will have the opportunity to compete against others of same size. Participants will have the opportunity to attend area tournaments. The wrestling club is always in need of parent help. The future of Redwood Valley Wrestling starts here!
Traveling Soccer