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 2–12
Basketball Training
The Kroc Center will be hosting basketball training sessions. The program will focus on developing leadership and character qualities through the game of basketball. We will be diving into more specific skills of the game such as body and court awareness, fitness and nutrition, strategies of the game, ball-handling, shooting from all areas of the court, footwork, and passing skills. The game will be broken down into the three areas, offense, defense and transition.
June 21–August 9
Grades 3–5: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 5:30–7 PM
Grades 6–8: Mondays, 7–8:30 PM; Tuesdays, 5:30–7 PM; Thursdays, 7–8:30 PM
Grades 9–12: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7–8:30 PM; Fridays, 6:30–8 PM
Cost: $25
Kroc Kids Soccer
Ages 2–15 (age by December 31, 2021)
August–October
Register by August 21
This soccer league focuses on having fun and giving everyone a chance to play. Each participant will receive a team photo, jersey shirt, and socks. Bring your own shoes and shin guards.
Ages 2–5 will play at Kroc Park and will receive a participation award.
Cost: $20
Ages 6 and up will have home games at Kroc Park and away games at other sites.
Cost: $50
Interested in coaching? Contact Stephen Rossi. Coaches receive a 50% discount.
Kroc Kids Sports Camps
Enjoy these week-long camps playing your favorite sports.
Soccer Camp: June 21–25
Pickleball Camp: June 28–July 2
Basketball Camp: July 19–23
Volleyball Camp: July 26–30
Schedule (last grade completed)
K–4th grade: 4:00–5:15 PM
5th–8th grade: 5:30–7 PM
High school: 7:15–8:45 PM
Cost: $50 per week
Register
Soccer Clinics
Ages 13–17
11:30 AM–1 PM
June 19: Ball Control (dribbling, passing, trapping)
July 17: Attacking & Defensive Tactics (possession, 1v1, 2v2, 1v2)
Cost: $15 per session
Soccer Clinics
Ages 7–13
9–11 AM
June 26, July 10, & July 24
Please arrive by 8:40 AM.
Bring water and equipment (ball, shoes, shin guards, athletic clothing)
Cost: free (You must register, as space is limited.)
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
Season: Fall 2021
Thank you to everyone who tried out. You will be contacted by email regarding the tryouts.
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.
Pickleball
Summer Bash Pickleball Tournament
Friday, July 9
3.0 Men's & Women's Doubles: 4 PM
3.0 Mixed Doubles: 7 PM
4.0–5.0 Men's & Women's Singles: 7 PM
Saturday, July 10
3.5 Men's & Women's Doubles: 4 PM
3.5 Mixed Doubles: 7 PM
3.0 Men's & Women's Singles: 7 PM
Sunday, July 11
4.0–5.0 Men's & Women's Doubles: 4 PM
4.0–5.0 Mixed Doubles: 7 PM
3.5 Men's & Women's Singles: 7 PM
Double elimination format, top bracket best of 3
Times are subject to change based on number of entries
Location: Kroc Park (Alternate is indoor gym)
Cost: $35 per person
Register by June 25
Pickleball Open Play
Kroc Park Courts
May 1–October 30
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–noon
Monday–Friday, 4–9 PM
Saturday, 8 AM–1:30 PM
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.
- Third Saturday in April: Spring Jamboree
- Third Saturday in October: Harvest Jamboree
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.
Kroc Pond Splash Park
Open June 11–September 4
June & July hours:
Monday–Friday: 6 PM–8 PM
Thursday: 12 PM–8 PM
Saturday: 12 PM–4 PM
August & September hours:
Monday–Friday: 6 PM–8 PM
Saturday: 12 PM–4 PM
Free for members, $5 per family for non-members
Call The Kroc Center at (937) 528 5100 to reserve the splash park.
