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We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.
We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.
We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.
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 Night at the Dayton Dragons
Saturday, July 27, at 7:05 PM
Watch the Dragons play as you support Kroc Kids! Half the cost of each ticket sold will be donated to The Kroc Center.
Tickets: $14
Please purchase tickets before June 27.
Kroc Kids offers sports & recreation programs for children ages 2 & up. It focuses on fundamentals while creating an opportunity to have fun and meet new friends. Participants will practice skills and play games with other teams in the Kroc Kids program.
Kroc Kids Spring Soccer
Ages 2–3
Season dates: April 20–June 15
Early registration: Ends March 15
Late registration ($10 fee): March 16–April 7
This program will build confidence, balance, and coordination while teaching the very basics of soccer. Participants will learn toe-taps, directional shooting, and directional dribbling. Since the focus is on having fun and building skills, there will be no games. Parents/adults are expected to assist their child in the activities.
Schedule: Saturdays, 9–11 AM, 30-minute increments
Team-specific information will be provided by email by April 8.
Cost: $20
Location: Dayton Kroc Center, 1000 N Keowee St, Dayton 45404
Refund Information
Partial refunds are available. A $10 fee will not be refunded to help cover the cost accrued once a child registers for the program. Refunds must be requested before April 20.
Please email Sierra Peacock with any questions.
Show schedule & pricing
Kroc Kids Spring Soccer
Ages 4–6
Season dates: April 20–June 15
Early registration: Ends March 15
Late registration ($10 fee): March 16–April 7
In this program, your child will continue building on important developmental factors that were touched on in the 2-3 age group. New skills include foundations, passing, and learning positions. Games will be played on Saturdays. No score will be kept and children will play all positions.
Schedule:
Practices: Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM, 45-minute sessions
Games: Saturdays, 11 AM–1 PM, 45-minute sessions
Team-specific information will be provided by email by April 8.
Cost: $35
Location: Dayton Kroc Center, 1000 N Keowee St, Dayton 45404
Refund Information
Partial refunds are available. A $10 fee will not be refunded to help cover the cost accrued once a child registers for the program. Refunds must be requested before April 20.
Please email Sierra Peacock with any questions.
Show schedule & pricing
Kroc Kids Volleyball
Girls grades 5–8
Season dates: March 20–May 8
Registration: Ends March 9
The Kroc Kids Volleyball program strives to teach the fundamentals of volleyball in a fun environment that focuses on building friendships and learning life lessons.
Schedule:
Mondays & Wednesdays
8-week session
Grades 5 & 6: 5:30–6:30 PM
Grades 7 & 8: 6:45–7:45 PM
*The April 10 practice will be moved to April 12.
*The April 17 practice will be moved to April 19.
Each session has a minimum of 6 girls and maximum of 25 girls.
Cost: $50
Location: Dayton Kroc Center, 1000 N Keowee St, Dayton 45404
Please email Robert Kirksey with any questions.
Show schedule & pricing
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
Seasons: Spring & Fall
The Dayton Kroc Center is proud to offer a competitive elite soccer experience for young players.
For more information about upcoming seasons, please email Sierra Peacock.
Sports for Dayton Public School Students
The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center has partnered with Dayton Public School District to provide children in Kindergarten-6th grade the opportunity to participate in after-school recreation programs for free. The Salvation Army has committed to giving every DPS student a scholarship of 50% off the cost of programming. The remaining 50% is covered by Dayton Public Schools.
This partnership was created to ensure the students of Dayton Public Schools have the much-needed assistance to develop their athletic abilities and inspire them to realize their potential. Open to the children are four Kroc Kids recreation-level sports leagues and two elite-level sports leagues. The programs included in the partnership are Kroc Kids soccer (grades K-6), Kroc Kids and elite basketball (grades 2-6), Kroc Kids and elite volleyball (grades 4-6), and Kroc Kids flag football (grades K-6).
If you have questions or would like to request more information, please contact Robert Kirksey.
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.
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.
Dayton United Youth Pickleball
Grades: 2–6
What do Lebron James, Drew Breeze, and Kevin Durant all have in common? Pickleball!
Come learn the fundamentals of the fastest-growing sport in America. The best part is it's FREE for Dayton Public School students who meet the requirements.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below. Once confirmed, you will be contacted with dates and times.
Improve your pickleball game with Functional Sports Training!
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.
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.
Individual Lessons
1/2-Hour Lesson
Members: Adults: $20, youth: $10
Non-Members: Adults & youth: $25
1-Hour Lesson
Members: Adults: $40, youth: $20
Non-Members: Adults & youth: $50
Group Lessons
1-Hour Lesson
2 Players: $30 each
3 Players: $25 each
4 Players: $20 each
4-Week Lesson Package
1-Hour Lesson
Individual: $160
2 Players: $100 each
3 Players: $80 each
4 Players: $60 each
To schedule lessons, please email John Grimley.
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 and hosts multiple sports leagues and events.
For questions concerning Sports & Recreation, please contact our Fitness and Recreation Assistant Manager, Robert Kirksey.
For questions about Kroc soccer programming, please contact our Soccer Specialist, Sierra Peacock.
Robert Kirksey
Fitness & Recreation Assistant Manager
Robert has over 8 years of sports and recreation experience with youth and adults. Some of his favorite things to do at the Kroc Center are working with youth during Basketball and summer camp programs. When Robert is not working he likes to volunteer at Huber Heights City Schools where he helps middle school and high school athletics prepare for games and after-school programs. He also enjoys spending time with his family and watching sports on the weekends.
Sierra Peacock
Soccer Specialist
Sierra has a competitive soccer background including playing for the University of Findlay and the Dayton Dutch Lions. Passionate about sharing the love for the sport, she enjoys developing soccer programs for the community. In her free time, she enjoys exploring nature and hiking with her dog.