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Sports & Recreation

We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.

Sports & Recreation Image Sports & Recreation Image

Sports & Recreation

We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.

Sports & Recreation Image Sports & Recreation Image

Sports & Recreation

We aim to enrich individuals & encourage community.

Sports & Recreation Image Sports & Recreation Image

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kids Sports

Soccer Programs

ELITE SOCCER
Dayton Kroc Soccer Club Tryouts

Join Dayton Kroc Soccer Club for the spring season! 
We are looking to add players to our roster for the following competitive teams:
Boys born in 3013, 2015, or 2016
Girls born in 2014

Fill out the Interest Form

Tryouts are an opportunity to join the Elite team and commit to the fall 2024 and spring 2025 seasons. Players will demonstrate their abilities in various drills and scrimmage matches guided by our experienced coaching staff. Anyone who has a love for soccer and a desire to improve is welcome! Let's kick off the season together with determination and passion for the game.

Season information
Spring Season: March–June
Cost: $100 per season (due August 3)
Scholarships are available. 

Join the Dayton Kroc Soccer family! Elite teams will compete against other teams locally, and possibly in Columbus or Cincinnati. The schedule will include 2-3 practices each week, in addition to games. Please note that travel to games is required.

For more information, please email Sierra Peacock.

Functional Sports Training: Soccer

Personal soccer training is a specialized and individualized approach to improving soccer skills. Whether working individually or with a small group, train with a coach to focus on areas of weakness, perform drills tailored to your needs, and receive personalized feedback and guidance. This type of training allows players to target specific skills, improve their technique, and enhance overall performance on the field.

Please email Sierra Peacock to schedule your training session before you sign up.

Individual Training
30 Minute Session

Single session: $18 members, $25 non-members
Five sessions: $70 members, $105 non-members
Ten sessions: $125 members, $200 non-members

Individual Training
60 Minute Session

Single session: $30 members, $50 non-members
Five sessions: $135 members, $210 non-members
Ten sessions: $250 members, $400 non-members

Small Group Training
(2–4 people)
60 Minute Session

Single session: $50
Five sessions: $212.50
Ten sessions: $400

Kroc Kids Spring Soccer

Ages 4–6

Registration: Now - March 14, 2025
Late registration: March 15 - April 7 ($20 Late Processing Fee)
Season dates: May 6, 2025 - June 14, 2025

Schedule: Kroc Kids Ages 4-6 Tuesdays at Action Sports 5:30-7:30 PM (practice). Saturdays  8:00-10:00 AM (games). 45 Minute sessions

Cost: $40
Scholarships are available. Students that attend a Dayton Public School in grades PreK-6th grade are eligible to play for free with a copy of a report card sent to Sierra Peacock

Register

Early Skill Development: Focus on foundational skills like dribbling, passing, and kicking through imaginative play and small group activities.

Building Confidence: Sessions are centered around enjoyment, movement, and simple soccer concepts, promoting a positive experience with the game. We will play 5v5 with the keeper.

Refunds are given. There is a $10 non-refundable administration fee to help cover the cost that is accrued once a child registers for the program for ages 2-3, There is a $20 non-refundable administration fee to help cover the cost that is accrued once a child registers for the program for ages 4 and up.  Refunds must be requested before May 6th, 2025.

Kroc Kids Spring Soccer

Ages 2–3

Early Registration: Now - March 14, 2025
Late registration: March 15, 2025 - April 7, 2025 ($10 late fee)
Season dates: May 10, 2025 - June 14, 2025

Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 - 1:00 PM (30 minute increments)

Cost: $25

Team and time assignments will be sent out no later than April 10, 2025.

Register

With Kroc Kids Soccer, children will build confidence, balance, and coordination while learning the basics of soccer, including toe-taps, directional shooting, and dribbling. Parents will assist their children in the team activities. Since we focus on having fun and building skills over competition, there will be no games for this age level.

 

Basketball Programs

Dayton United Elite Basketball

Boys grades 2-6 & girls grades 5-6

Tryouts Dates: 

2nd grade boys: October 22nd & 24th, 6:00-7:30 PM

3rd grade boys: October 15th & 17th, 5:30-6:30 PM

4th grade boys: October 21st & 23rd. 6:00-7:30 PM

5th grade boys: October 14th & 16th, 6:00-8:00 PM

6th grade boys: White team (Coach Marvon) October 14th & 16th, 6:00-8:00 PM

Red team (Coach Rico): October 21st & 23rd, 6:00-8:00 PM

Gray team (Coach Jerry): October 15th & 17th, 6:00-8:00 PM

5th & 6th grade girls: October 15th & 17th, 6:30-8:00 PM

Tryout cost: Free
Program cost: $150
DPS students: 100% scholarships (Pending proof of Enrollment)

Tryout Location: 1000 N. Keowee Street, Dayton Ohio 45404

Register

Registrants will receive their tryout day and time by email a week in advance. Because this program is based on tryouts, not all players may be selected for the team. Teams will practice twice a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays. They will play other local teams in the Metro League. Please note that travel to games is required.

Other Sports Programs

Fall Tennis

Ages 16–Adult beginner
Early registration: Ends August 18
Late registration: ($20 fee) August 18–September 8
Season dates: September 16–October 26 (6 weeks)
Schedule: Mondays, 5:30–6:30 PM and Saturdays, 11:00 AM–noon
Cost: $60

Register

There is a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 participants for this program.

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

Dayton United Cheerleading

Girls grades 2–6

Cheer Camp: September 7, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Tryouts: September 14 & 21, 11:45 AM-2:00 PM
Season dates: October–March
Practice schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Kroc Center Gymnasium

Register

Take your cheer game to a whole new level! Dayton United Cheerleading gives participants training in cheers, jumps, and dances to cheerleaders of all experience levels. Attendance at tryouts is required to make the team. Cheer Camp is offered this fall on September 7! Be sure to attend to maximize your skills and opportunities for the upcoming tryouts and season.

DPS students receive a 100% scholarship.

Please email Robert Kirksey with any questions.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adult Sports

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

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.

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.

Functional Sports Training: Pickleball

Improve your pickleball game with strength training! Work on your lateral movement and your balance to step up your game. Learn and strengthen the muscles you use during matches.

Sessions are offered before or after pickleball. Choose from a 30-minute or a 1-hour session.

Individual Training
30 Minute Session

Single session: $18 members, $25 non-members
Five sessions: $70 members, $105 non-members
Ten sessions: $125 members, $200 non-members

Individual Training
60 Minute Session

Single session: $30 members, $50 non-members
Five sessions: $135 members, $210 non-members
Ten sessions: $250 members, $400 non-members

Small Group Training
(2–4 people)
60 Minute Session

Single session: $50
Five sessions: $212.50
Ten sessions: $400

For more information, please email Erin May.

Tennis Lessons

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

Register

Open Ping Pong

Schedule
Mondays, 3:00–5:00 PM
Tuesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
Thursdays, 3:00–5:00 PM

Email Erin May for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 and hosts multiple sports leagues and events. 

For questions about rentals at Kroc Park, contact Erin May.

Have Questions?

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.

Meet Our Staff

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.

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