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You may register for any of the following programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Concussion Protocols

Concussion Protocols apply to athletes participating in youth sports organizations in which persons 17 years of age and younger participate in baseball, basketball, bicycle motocross (BMX), boxing, competitive cheerleading, diving, equestrian activities, field hockey, football, full contact martial arts, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, parkour, rodeo, roller derby, rugby, skateboarding, skiing, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, synchronized swimming, volleyball, water polo, or wrestling.

Parents, please read the Concussion Fact Sheet thoroughly. You will be asked to sign the form for most youth sports activities upon registration.

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Little Tumblers

Introduce your child to tumbling with Tulare Parks and Recreation! Participants will learn basic tumbling techniques and exercises to build skills, strength, and flexibility. Our goal is to introduce tumbling necessities such as splits, cartwheels, bridges, and bridge walkovers in a fun and safe environment. Classes are for beginners.

Dates:

Session 2: April 2, 9, 16 & 23
Session 3: May 7, 14, 21 & 28

Times:

3-5 yrs - 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
5-8 yrs - 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Cecil Berkley Activity Center,
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

Fee:

Regular: $40

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Presports

It's never too early to start your children towards a healthy and activity lifestyle, so step up and enroll them in Presports. It introduces your preschooler to the fundamentals of tee-ball, soccer and basketball. In a non-competitive environment, they will develop motor coordination using soft equipment for kicking, throwing, catching and batting. This program instructs children from ages 2-4.

SPRING 2024 - SESSION 2

DATES: April 6, 13, 20 & 27 (FULL)

TIMES: Age 2 - 9:15AM - 9:45AM
Age 3 - 10:00 AM -10:45AM
Age 3-4 - 11:00 AM - 11:45AM

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FULL

LOCATION: Cecil Berkley Activity Center
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

SPRING 2024 - SESSION 3 (Registration opens 3/18/24)

DATES: May 4, 11, 18 & 25

TIMES: Age 2 - 9:15AM - 9:45AM
Age 3 - 10:00 AM -10:45AM
Age 3-4 - 11:00 AM - 11:45AM

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: 4/3/24
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/26/24 or until full

LOCATION: Cecil Berkley Activity Center
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

Presports Plus

PreSports PLUS

CLASS NOT BEING OFFERED AT THIS TIME.

PreSports PLUS is taking our fun and interactive PreSports approach to the next level! Allowing our staff to spend more time with each child and giving them a more specialized approach to the sport. Each session is designed to focus on one sport and all the fundamentals that go along with it emphasizing the hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and agility that go along with each sport. PreSports PLUS is not competitive and is focused on introducing the sport and all the fun that goes along with it.

SESSION 1 - T-BALL
DATES: TBD
TIMES:

REGISTRATION FEE: $40 by (date to be determined) or before class size limit is met
LOCATION: Cecil Berkley Activity Center, 830 S. Blackstone St (behind Community Center)

SESSION 2 - SOCCER
DATES: TBD
TIMES:

REGISTRATION FEE: $40 by (date to be determined) or before class size limit is met
LOCATION: Cecil Berkley Activity Center, 830 S. Blackstone St (behind Community Center)

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Little Dunkers Basketball

Little Dunkers Basketball - Registrations begin 11/13/23

Boys and girls, ages 4-7, are encouraged to participate in this non-competitive, co-ed league where team coaches introduce games and skills which reinforce the learning of dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. Scrimmage games help acquaint the children with placement of offensive and defensive players and position responsibilities. Class size is limited, so you are encouraged to register early.

Kids playing basketball

Program Dates 2024:

January 20th & 27th
February 3rd & 10th

Times:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 4-5
10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Ages 6-7

Location:

Tulare Youth Center Gym
948 N. H Street
Tulare, CA 93274

Fee:

Regular: $40
Early Bird Deadline: $36 by December 15th

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Little Sluggers Tee-Ball

Want to boost your child's self esteem? Tee-ball is a non-competitive league for 4-7 year olds. Children are introduced to fundamental baseball skills where general rules of baseball and field positioning are introduced during weekly games. A soft baseball is used and children hit off a batting tee. Equipment is provided, however, players must provide their own glove. Class size is limited, so you are encouraged to register early.

Dates:

Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27

Times:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 4-5
10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Ages 5-7

Location:

Wilson Elementary School
955 E. Tulare Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274

(program is held in field behind school on Kern Ave.)

Fee:

Regular: $40 (Includes Team T-Shirt)
Early Bird Deadline: $36 by March 15, 2024

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Little Kickers Soccer

Little Kickers soccer offers a recreational program for boys and girls ages 4-8 who wish to play in a non-competitive league.. Children are introduced to fundamental soccer skills where general rules of soccer and field positioning are introduced during weekly games. Class size is limited, so you are encouraged to register early.

Dates:

.Saturdays, Fall 2024

Times:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 4-5
10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Ages 5-7

Location:

Wilson School
955 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274

(program is held in field behind school on Kern Ave.)

Fee:

Regular: $40 (Includes Team T-Shirt)
Early Bird Discounted Rate:

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Little Dancers

Little Dancers: Intro to Dance ~ Ballet

Dance classes are ideal for children because kids love to move, and dancing promotes physical activity, musicality, and creative expression. Engaging a child in dancing activities also increases attention span, gross motor coordination and development.

This non-performance group oriented class will keep children engaged and attentive by combining dance activities with creative movement using fun and appropriate music, themes, props and games.

Students are encouraged to wear dance attire including ballet shoes, tights and leotard with hair preferably in a bun or ponytail.

Dates:

Session 2: Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16 & 23
Session 3: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28

Times:

2-3 yrs - 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
3-4 yrs - 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
4-6 yrs - 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Cecil Berkley Activity Center
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

Fee:
Regular: $40.00 per dancer
Early Bird Discount: Session 3: $36 by April 5

Registration:

You may register for any of the above programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/tulareparksandrec

Youth Instructional Tennis

Tennis anyone? Our coaches will teach basic skills, rules of the game, and court etiquette through drills and games. All students must wear tennis shoes and provide their own racket. Rackets are provided for those students enrolled in the Pee Wee class and tennis balls are provided for all classes.

Registration:

You may register for any of the following programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Classes:

Pee - Wee Ages 6-8
Youth Beginner Ages 9-12
Youth Intermediate Ages 10 & up

Dates:

June 2024 - July 2024

Times:

Pee Wee
- Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Youth Beginner
- Monday & Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Youth Intermediate
- Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Fee:

Regular:
- Pee Wee - $40.00 for 5 weeks
- Youth Beginner - $50.00 for 5 weeks
- Youth Intermediate - $50.00 for 5 weeks

Location:

Live Oak Park Tennis Courts
600 N Laspina St
Tulare, CA 93274

Super Sitter, Kids First Aid and CPR

Super Sitter and Kids First Aid & CPR

Ages 11-17

Help your child make a difference by enrolling him or her in our comprehensive babysitting class. It is designed to instruct young boys and girls in basic but vital skills of child care. Class includes accident prevention, emergency actions, basic care of children, and fundamental babysitting responsibilities. It is suggested to also take the CPR for Kids class. There is a discount for taking both classes.

Registration:

You may register for any of the following programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Dates:

Spring 2024 TBD

Times:

Super Sitter/Kids First Aid & CPR Combo: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location:

Louis Rich Room
Senior Center
201 N. F Street
Tulare, CA 93274

Fee:

$ 55 (Includes Super Sitter manual)