Kroc Kids Tennis

Ages 2–13

Ages 2–6
Registration: April 1–May 31
Late registration: ($20 fee) June 1–June 15
Season dates: June 22–July 27 (6 weeks)
Schedule: Saturdays, 9:30–11:55 AM, 45-minute increments
Cost: $25

Ages 7–13
Registration: April 1–April 30
Late registration: ($20 fee) May 1–May 7
Season dates:
Session 1: May 15–June 19
(There will be no tennis on May 27.)
Session 2: June 24–July 31
Schedule:
Ages 7–9: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Ages 10–13: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:45–7:45 PM
Cost: $40

Tennis Lessons for families, individuals, or groups are available for an additional fee.

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Dayton Public Schools students, please contact Erin May before signing up.

Kroc Kids Pickleball

Ages 7–13
Registration: March 18–May 21
Late registration: ($20 fee) May 22–June 1
Season dates: June 18–July 30 (6 weeks)

Schedule:
Ages 7–9: Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Ages 10–13: Tuesdays, 6:45–7:45 PM
There will be no pickleball on July 2.

Cost: $30

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Kroc Kids is dedicated to developing youth pickleball through a network of certified coaches. During these lessons, the kids will work on the fundamentals of pickleball, which include proper techniques for forehand and backhand strokes, dinks, volleys, the return of the serve, the serve, footwork, and the scoring system. Pickleball will also build self-confidence, and most importantly kids will have fun learning the fastest growing sport in the world.

Dayton United Cheerleading

Grades: 2–6 
Season: October–March 
Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 
Location: The Dayton Kroc Center 

Take your cheer game to a whole new level! Dayton United Cheerleading gives participants training and opportunities to cheerleaders of all experience levels. You must attend a Dayton Public School to participate in this cheer program. 

DPS students receive a 100% scholarship. 

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Dayton United Basketball

Season: October–March

Elite teams will have 2–3 practices each week occurring on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or possibly Saturdays. They will participate in weekend tournaments at The Kroc Center in the Metro Basketball League. Because these teams are based on tryouts, some players may not make the team.

Location: Kroc Center Gymnasium

Cost
DPS Students: 100% Scholarship
Dayton Residents: $100 (Scholarships are available.)

For more information, please contact Robert Kirksey.

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Pickleball Open Play

Kroc Park Courts: May 1–October 12
Monday–Friday: 8 AM–noon (beginning May 1, courts 4–8 only)
Friday: 4:00–7:45 PM
Saturday: 8 AM–noon (no staff will be present, use the front entrance)

Gymnasium: Beginning October 14
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–12 PM

On  April 10, 11, 17, 18, & 19, pickleball will be played in Kroc Park if the weather permits due to the gym being closed.

Court Use Recommendations
Courts 1 & 2: Lessons (Beginner if there are no lessons)
Courts 3 & 4: Beginner
Courts 5–8: Intermediate and Advanced

Some courts may be reserved for lessons or ladder league play.

Pickleball Leagues

Monday–Thursday, 6:30–8:30 PM

Outside leagues play at Kroc Park! Please visit their websites to sign up.

Gem City Social Sportcial

Pickleball Lessons

Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you can up your pickleball game with lessons taught by our nationally certified pickleball instructor and coach, John Grimley.

To schedule lessons, please email John Grimley.

Tennis Lessons

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