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Hatteras Island Roanoke Island / Mainland Northern Beach

Pre-school (ages 3-5) Activities Registration Form
Ages: 3 & up
Cost: $40
Place: Hatteras and Northern Beach Divisions
When: Spring and Fall Sessions (10 week session)
Classes will be geared toward muscular strength training and flexibility.

Gymnastics
Ages: 3 & up
Cost: $40
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Spring and Fall sessions (10 week session).
Children will be placed in classes based on their skill level. Classes will involve flexibility, tumbling/floor exercises, balance beam, vaulting, and bars depending on the division location. Recital will be held at end of session.

Start Smart Baseball
Ages: 3-5 with parent
Cost: $40
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Spring/Summer Season
Start Smart Baseball is a developmentally appropriate introductory baseball program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children for organized tee ball, baseball and softball in a fun non-threatening environment. Start Smart Baseball prepares children and their parents for organized baseball and softball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment from Franklin Sports® and Hasbro® is used in teaching throwing, catching, batting, running and agility.

Start Smart Basketball
Ages: 3-5 with parent
Cost: $40
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Fall/Winter Season
Participants will learn a variety of basketball skills including dribbling, passing, catching, and shooting. Parents will then work with their child to develop these skills. All participants receive a kit containing a manual, Start Smart Basketball T-Shirt, Teslon Basketball, mini basketball, blue or orange jersey and 4 cones.

Start Smart Football
Ages: 5-7 with parent
Cost: $40
When: Fall Season
Participants will learn the basic motor skills necessary to play organized flag football while they work one-to-one and spend quality time with their parents. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents skills in throwing, catching, kicking/punting, and running/agility without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Participants will receive a kit containing a football, 4 cones, kicking tee, participant manual, Start Smart Football T-shirt, and a red or blue flag belt.

Start Smart Soccer
Ages: 3-5 with a parent
Cost: $40
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Spring Season
This program teaches 3-5 year old children motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence, while children have FUN at the same time. Parks & Recreation staff will teach parents and children a variety of soccer skills including dribbling, throw-ins, trapping and kicking. The parents will then work with their child to develop these skills. Koosh products are used to ensure a safe non-threatening environment for the children. This is a great time for parents to work one-on-one with their child and spend quality time together. All participants will receive a kit that includes a participant manual, Start Smart Soccer T-shirt, Teslon soccer ball, Kwik Goal (size 3) soccer ball, shin guards, and 4 soccer cones.

Tee Ball
Ages: 4-6
Cost: $30
Place: All 3 Divisions
When: Spring Season
Participants will learn the basic skills used in baseball and softball such as throwing, catching, batting, and properly running the bases. All coaches are all volunteers and will be participating in a coaching certification and clinic. Practices and games tentatively begin in April.

All fees are subject to change. Registration Form

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