Welcome to the Derby Recreation Commission Web-Site. Visit the new Oaklawn Activity Center at 4904 S. Clifton in Wichita.
All programs held at the Derby Recreation Center,801 E. Market, unless otherwise noted. VERUS BANK/DRC FALL SOCCER LEAGUE All teams are co-ed. Volunteer coaches are needed. The DRC will provide training if you or a friend would like to coach. Contact the DRC for more information. Coaches are required to attend the NYSCA Clinic to become certified. Coaches’ meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 16 at 6:00pm. A $10.00 late fee will be added beginning Monday, August 13. DATE: September 8-October 20 DAY: Tue/Thur/Sat TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm Tue/Thur 8:00am-4:00pm Sat FEE: $22.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:Sunday, August 12. DIVISION GRADE LOCATION Little Kickers 5-6 year olds Lutheran Fields Pee Wee 1st & 2nd High Park Mighty Mites 3rd & 4th High Park Midgets 5th & 6th High Park Junior 7th, 8th & 9th High Park Senior 10th/11th & 12th High Park NYSCA COACHES’ CLINIC This clinic will make your coaching experience better for you and the young athletes you coach. After completion of the introduction to coaching youth sports, members qualify to advance to the NYSCA Certified Coach Continuing Education program. Coaches will automatically receive an invitation to continue their membership in NYSCA by returning the IEU form and signing the Coaches’ Code of Ethics pledge. DATE: Thursday, May 10 and August 16 TIME: 6:30pm AGE: 18 & older TAE KWON DO Learn the basic skills of the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do from experienced black-belt instructors. Great exercise as you develop self-esteem, self-confidence and self-defense. The family that Kicks Together, Sticks Together! DATE: Tuesday/Thursday, June 5-July 26 TIME: 6:00pm-7:00pm AGE: 5 & older FEE: $40.00 INSTRUCTOR: Chitwood LOCATION: Oaklawn Activity Center, 4904 S. Clifton TINY TUMBLERS This is a basic introduction to gymnastics with an emphasis on tumbling. This session will concentrate on motor skill development. Students will learn basic stretches and the floor beam will be used to further develop balance and movement. DATE: June 5-July 26 DAY: Tuesday AND/OR Thursday TIME: 6:00pm-6:30pm AGE: 3-4 years old FEE: $15.00 Tuesday OR Thursday $25.00 Tuesday AND Thursday GYMNASTICS-BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE Students are introduced to rolls, handstands, cartwheels, stretching and safety skills during this class. Students will develop balance beam and vaulting skills. Students will enjoy this safe and fun atmosphere of this class. All skill levels welcome. DATE: June 5-July 26 DAY: Tuesday AND/OR Thursday TIME: 6:30pm-7:30pm Beginner 7:30pm-8:30pm Intermediate AGE: 4 years-2nd grade Beginner 3rd-8th grade Intermediate FEE: $22.50 Tuesday OR Thursday $37.50 Tuesday AND Thursday HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD This program is designed to promote fun and participation. Events include 50, 100 & 200 meter dashes, 400, 800 & 1600 meter runs, 11 x 100 meter relay, standing long jump and softball throw. Participants may enter two field events and one running event or one field event and two running events. DATE: Thursday, June 14 TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm AGE: 9-14 years old FEE: FREE LOCATION: Derby Middle School Track ARCHERY Here’s your chance to learn the lifelong activity of archery. Safety, proper use of equipment, and plenty of target practice will be the highlights of this session. All supplies provided . DATE: Tuesday/Thursday, June 5-June 28 TIME: 6:00pm-7:00pm OR 7:00pm-8:00pm AGES: 8 & older FEE: $25.00 LOCATION: Derby High School Track TENNIS LESSONS Beginner students will learn the basic fundamentals with stroke production, eye/hand contact, foot placement, forehand and backhand volley. Intermediate students will be introduced to drills used to develop tennis skills and further advancement of stroke production. Advanced students need to have advanced through previous DRC lessons. This three-week instruction will focus on preparing players for competition and tournament tennis. DATE: June 12-28 (Session I), July 10-26 (Session II) AGE: 6-17 year old LOCATION: Derby Middle School Tennis Courts LEVEL TIME DAYS FEE Beginner 9:00am-10:00am TTh $35.00 10:00am-11:00am 5:00pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm Int. 11:00am-12:00pm TTH $35.00 6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm Advanced 5:00pm-6:30pm MW $40.00 JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE This will be a five-week program consisting of practices on Wednesdays and matches played on Saturday mornings. Teams will be assigned after the first practice according to skill level. Practices and matches held at Derby High School Tennis Courts. DATE: June 13-July 14 DAY/TIME: Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm FEE: $50.00 AGES: 8-17 year olds TENNIS CAMP This camp is designed for all levels of players. Instruction will be based on skill level. Skills from basic fundamentals, advanced strokes, strategy, and off the court training aspects of tennis will be covered in this two day camp. DATE: Wednesday & Friday, August 1 & 3 TIME: 5:00pm-7:00pm AGES: 6-17 year olds FEE: $30.00 LOCATION: DMS Tennis Courts PANTHER BASEBALL CAMP The DHS baseball coaching staff will instruct this camp. The camp is designed to prepare players by teaching the fundamentals of catching, throwing, hitting, and base running. DATE: Tuesday-Thursday, June 5-7 TIME: 9:00am-11:00am AGE: 7-14 years old FEE: $30.00 LOCATION: Garrett Park BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/T-BALL The DRC sponsors baseball, softball and t-ball leagues for all youth in the USD 260 area. Ages are determined as of August 1, 2007 for baseball and September 1, 2007 for softball. T-shirts and hats are provided to each participant. Volunteer coaches are needed and encouraged to sign up. Birth certificates must be shown at the time of registration unless one is already on file at the DRC. A $10.00 late fee will be assessed beginning Monday, May 14. Coaches’ meeting will be held May 10 at 6:00pm at the DRC. DATE: June 6-July 20 DAY: Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri TIME: 6:00pm-10:00pm DIVISION AGE # OF GAMES FEE T-Ball 6 years or Kind. 8 $30.00 M. Pitch Minor Boys 7-8 years 8 $30.00 Coach Pitch Girls 7-8 years 8 $30.00 M. Pitch Pee Wee Boys 9-10 yrs 10 $37.50 Mini Girls 9-10 years 10 $37.50 Midget Boys11-12 years 12 $45.00 Midi Girls 11-13 years 12 $45.00 Rainbow Slo-Pitch Girls14-17 yrs 12 $45.00 BLASTBALL Running, jumping, yelling, laughing...Blastball! Get children involved at an early age. An innovative, way to introduce bat and ball concepts to young children. Uses minimal structure, small team sizes and fast-paced fun. DATE: Tuesday/Thursday, June 12-28 TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm AGE: 4-5 years old FEE: $30.00 LOCATION: High Park DERBY INVITATIONAL FAST PITCH TOURNAMENT Get the season off to a good start with these ASA fast pitch softball tournaments. These are ASA sanctioned tournaments and are open to class B-C teams. There is a four-game guarantee and awards will be given to top finishers. DATE: Friday-Sunday, June 29-July 1 TIME: 6:00pm-10:00pm Friday 8:00am-10:00pm Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm Sunday DIVISIONS: 8 & Under, 10 & Under, 12 & Under,14 & Under, 16 & Under FEE: $175.00 LOCATION: High Park GIRL’S BASKETBALL CAMP DHS Girl’s Basketball coach Bill Shaw and staff will instruct a three-day basketball camp designed for girls. This camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of basketball including shooting, passing, and dribbling drills. Age determined by the 2007-2008 school year. DATE: Wednesday-Friday, June 20-22 TIME: 9:00am-11:00am GRADES: 3rd-8th grade FEE: $30.00 LOCATION: DRC PANTHER BASKETBALL CAMP The DHS Basketball coaching staff, along with former Derby High School players, will instruct a three-day basketball camp for boys and girls. This camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of shooting, passing, and team defense. Grades are determined by the 2007-2008 school year. DATE: Wednesday-Friday, July 11-13 TIME: 9:00am-11:00am GRADES: 3rd-5th grades FEE: $30.00 LOCATION: Derby Recreation Center VOLLEYBALL CAMP This three-day volleyball camp will be instructed by current head coach at Southwestern College and former Wichita State volleyball player Cori Meyer and staff. This camp will be designed to prepare players by teaching the fundamentals of the game and also the aspect of team play. Grade determined by the 2007-2008 school year. DATE: Wednesday-Friday, June 27-29 TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm GRADES: 3rd-8th grades FEE: $40.00 LOCATION: Derby Recreation Center SUMMER SLAM FAST PITCH TOURNAMENT Make sure to get signed up for one of the last tournaments of the year. This is a good time to play in one final tournament. This is an Open ASA sanctioned tournament. There is a four game guarantee and awards will be given to top finishers. DATE: Friday-Sunday, July 13-15 TIME: 6:00pm-11:00pm Friday 8:00am-11:00pm Saturday & Sunday DIVISIONS: 8 & Under, 10 & Under, 12 & Under,14 & Under, 16 & Under FEE: $175.00 LOCATION: High Park HIDDEN LAKES CHALLENGE GOLF LEAGUE Hidden Lakes Golf Course, in conjunction with NYSCA of Kansas, will be participating in a national “Little League” of golf through the Hook A Kid On Golf program. Participants are given the opportunity for fun and competitive team experience. Volunteer coaches are needed. DATE: Sundays, June 24-July 29 TIME: 5:00pm AGE: 8-15 years old FEE: $95.00 LOCATION: Hidden Lakes Golf Course PANTHER SOFTBALL CAMP The DHS softball coaching staff will instruct this three-day softball camp. The camp is designed to prepare players by teaching the fundamentals of catching, throwing, hitting and base running. Grades determined by the 2007-2008 school year. DATE: Wednesday-Friday, June 6-8 TIME: 10:00am-12:00noon GRADES: 3rd-8th grades FEE: $30.00 LOCATION: High Park