Sports & Recreation
We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.
Sports & Recreation
We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.
Sports Recreation
We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.
Our sports programs are intended to introduce individuals to athletic competition in an environment that is safe, supportive, and more concerned with experiences than the final score. Our programs focus on developing sportsmanship, self-esteem, integrity, and teamwork. In keeping with The Salvation Army’s mission, our programs strive to inspire individuals to realize their potential through experiences that may transform lives.
Kroc Kids
Sports & Recreation programs for children ages 2 & up
Basketball Clinics
September 25
Grades 3–5: 9–11 AM
Grades 6-8: 11:30 AM –2 PM
Free, sign-up required.
Smallball
November 6–December 18, 9–10 AM
Ages 3–5
Practices: Saturdays
Cost: $15
Ages 6–8
Practices: Weekday TBD
Cost: $30
This instructional program introduces ages 3–8 to the game of basketball through activities and games, emphasizing skills such as passing, ball-handling, and shooting. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to participate.
Indoor Soccer
January 15–February 19 (Registration: October 2–January 2)
Ages 2–5
Practices: Saturdays
Cost: $15
Ages 6–8
Practices: Weekday TBD
Cost: $30
Welcome, soccer players who want to work on fundamentals during the winter. Learn new skills and practice to get ready for the summer season. Make some new friends while improving your game.
Kroc Kids Elite
Our elite programs are geared to the individual who is seeking a more advanced level of play and teaching of the game. These programs are by tryouts only and are picked by our coaching staff. These programs involve travel to games and tournaments.
ELITE SOCCER
Dayton Kroc Soccer Club
Season: Fall 2021
The girls' teams are still looking for members! G2009, G2010, G2011 (ages 10–12). Please contact Erin May.
Practices: TBD
This soccer team competes in the MVYSA. Players will receive uniforms and high-quality instruction while completing in the league and tournaments around the area.
Try-outs are free! Register below. You will need to make an account if you don't already have one. Then select Elite Program Tryout and choose your sport.
Elite Basketball
Grades 3–6
Try-outs: October 19 & 21
Boys: 5:30–7 PM
Girls: 7–8:30 PM
Season: October 23–June
Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–8:30
Saturdays through November 13, 9–11 AM
Parents’ Meetings: October 19 & 21, 6:30 PM
Players receive uniforms and high quality instruction while participating in tournaments in the Dayton, Columbus, & Cincinnati areas.
Cost: $150 (scholarships are available)
Try-outs are free! Register below. You will need to make an account if you don't already have one. Then select Elite Program Tryout and choose your sport.
Elite Volleyball
Girls, grades 4–6
Try-outs: late October/early November
Season: Fall–Spring
Practices: Mondays & Wednesdays, possibly Saturdays
Parents’ Meeting: November 15, 6:30 PM
Cost: $100 (Scholarships are available.)
Try-outs are free! Register below. You will need to make an account if you don't already have one. Then select Elite Program Tryout and choose your sport.
Have Questions?
For questions concerning Sports & Recreation, please contact our Fitness and Recreation Manager, Erin May.
Pickleball
Pickleball Open Play
Kroc Park Courts
May 1–September 30
Monday–Friday, 8 AM-noon
Saturday, 8 AM-noon
Pickleball Lessons
Lessons are taught by a PPR certified instructor. All lessons are to be scheduled through the Kroc Center’s Pickleball Coordinator, John Grimley.
Girl Scouts
A day of excitement and knowledge as every girl will have choices in a variety of programs to obtain a bounty of badges.
One low registration price covers all expenses.
Coming April 2022!
Kroc Park
Please check in at the welcome desk for access to Kroc Park.
Kroc Park features a state-of-the-art turf soccer/lacrosse field, with stadium seating, outdoor pickleball courts, auxiliary fields, and a paved walking path. It is used by the Recreation department at the Kroc Center hosts multiple sports leagues and events.
