Colonial Park’s Recreation Ministry offers sports, wellness classes, and recreation activities in a Christ-centered environment. Our ministry is dedicated to providing a welcoming and positive atmosphere where people of all ages can be active, learn new skills, develop friendships, and enjoy participating in sports and recreation. All are invited to participate in our programs!
Questions? Email jfike@colonialpark.org
PICKLEBALL LESSONS!
(Click on Adult Recreation & Wellness below)
YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION OPEN
(Click on 2023-2024 Winter Basketball below)
YOUTH SPORTS
Colonial Park’s Youth Sports and Recreation program strives for a fun and positive atmosphere where each participant learns fundamentals, develops skills, learns team play, teamwork and sportsmanship. All are welcome in our program!
Our youth teams participate in church recreation leagues that promote a wholesome environment that assures a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship and honors Jesus Christ through prayer, healthy competition, and sports fellowship. Each player plays at least 50% of each game.
Colonial Park has a gym for basketball, pickleball, volleyball and other activities as well as a field and backstop for outdoor sports.
Fall Soccer Dates
· Registration Ends – August 10
· Practices Begin – Mid to late August
· Games Begin – September 9
· Fall Break – October 7 (No Games)
· Season Ends – End of October
Age Divisions
· Age determined by using current grade and age as of June 1, 2023.
o Co-Ed Junior Kindergarten (Age 4) (4 v 4 without a goalie)
o Co-Ed Senior Kindergarten (5 v 5 with a goalie)
o 1st and 2nd Grade Boys (6 v 6)
o 1st and 2nd Grade Girls (6 v 6)
Practices and Games
Each team will practice one night a week at Colonial Park. Some teams may practice on Saturdays until the games begin. The practice day and time will be determined by the coach’s schedule and the field schedule. Games will be played at Colonial Park or at other church fields in the league. Regular season games will be scheduled on Saturdays with some weeknight games possible.
Basketball season is just around the corner and registration is now open! Colonial Park will offer basketball for Boys & Girls from Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Sign up today!
Season Dates (1st thr-12th Grades)
· Registration: September & October
· Games Begin: Saturday, December 2
· No Games: Christmas and New Year’s Break (Dec. 23 & 30)
· Season Resumes: Saturday, January 26, 2024
· Games End: Mid-February
Season Dates (Kindergarten)
· SK Registration: (September-November)
· SK Games Begin: January 6
· SK Season Ends: Late February
Age Divisions- (Age determined as of June 1, 2023)
· Co-Ed Kindergarten
· 1st & 2nd Grade Boys 1st and 2nd Grade Girls
· 3r 4th Grade Boys 3rd & 4th Grade Girls
· 5th & 6th Grade Boys 5th & 6th Grade Girls
· 7th & 8th Grade Boys 7th & 8th Grade Girls
9th & 10th Grade Boys 9th & 10th Grade Girls
· 11th& 12th Grade Boys 11th & 12th Grade Girls
Practices and Games: Each team will practice one evening per week. Teams may also practice a few Saturdays until the games begin. The practice day and time will be determined by the coach/team preference and the gym schedule. Games are played on Saturdays with a few
weeknight games possible. Games are scheduled at Colonial Park or at other churches in the league.
Colonial Park teams will play in the ESCRA league. Players will play at least 50% of each game.
Co-Ed Kindergarten Basketball: The Kindergarten league will start practices in November and games will start in January. The Kindergarten will play on 7 to 7.5 foot goals.
Friend Requests are welcome.
Registration Fee for 1st through 12th Grades: $100.00
Registration Fee for Kindergarten: $85.00
Last Day to Register: October 25, 2023
To sign up for Basketball, click here.
Fall Soccer (September to November)
· Registration (May 25 to August 8)
· Practices Begin – Late August
· Games Begin – September 9
· Season Ends – Late October
Basketball (November-February)
· Registration (September & October)
· Practices Begin – Mid November
· Games Begin – December 2
· Break for Christmas and New Year’s
· Season Ends – Mid-February
Spring Soccer (March-May)
· Registration (January & February)
· Practices Begin – March
· Games (March, April & May)
Baseball/Softball/T-Ball (March-May)
· Registration (January & February)
· Practices Begin – Late March
· Games (April & May)
ADULT RECREATION AND WELLNESS
Colonial Park has a gym for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, fitness classes and other recreation activities. We have two additional spaces for fitness and health classes and a small field for outdoor activities.
Come and learn the basic rules and fundamentals of Pickleball! Work on your skills and improve your confidence on the court with Certified Pickleball Instructor, Linda McDaniel.
4-Week Sessions ($60.00 per person)
Beginner Level Pickleball Lessons
· Tuesdays (September 19, 26, October 3, 10)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
· Thursdays (September 21, 28, October 5, 12)
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Advanced Beginner Level Pickleball Lessons
· Tuesdays (September 19, 26, October 3, 10)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
· Thursdays (September 21, 28, October 5, 12)
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
To Register for Beginner Pickleball Lessons, click here.
To Register for Advanced Beginner Pickleball Lessons, click here.
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (beginner and intermediate) on October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (beginner and intermediate)
The gym is open each Thursday afternoon for Pickleball open play with 3 Pickleball courts available.
Cost: $2.00 Donation Suggested
Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Gym)
Instructor: Amy Emerson
Class Fee: $5.00
Are you over 50 and looking to become stronger, more fit and better able to move in your daily life?? This class will include some cardio followed by resistance training using light hand weights and resistance bands and ending with 10 minutes of stretching. This class is scalable for all fitness levels from beginner to experienced. Modifications will be offered for people with pre-existing injuries or limitations.
It’s never too late to improve your fitness. Strength training helps improve bone density and quality of life as we age. Come join us for a motivating and fun class!
Mondays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall or Gym)
Instructor: Debra Winston
Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall or Gym)
Instructor: Cathy Thordarson
Our yoga classes are open to all levels of fitness. No yoga experience necessary. Come to experience the benefits of reducing stress, improved range of motion and increased flexibility and strength. Work on correcting postural alignment and balance. We also encourage deep breathing and relaxation.
Class Fee: $7.00-$10.00 Donation Suggested
Hosted by Heart Quests (A Heart Attack & Stroke Survivors Group)
First and Third Tuesday of Each Month 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Learn about easy to prepare Heart Healthy recipes.
Explore new foods, spices and new ways to cook & save money on grocery bills!
“Decode” the details of food labels to maximize heart healthy recipes.
No Fee for this class. For questions on the cooking class email heartquests@pm.me.
