Bel Aire Rec Center
Youth Sports
Our youth sport programs are designed to teach basic fundamentals in a fun & safe environment. The rules are designed to reflect the average development and ability of each age group. Age divisions will vary to accommodate the registrations received. Volunteers provide the coaching and everyone is encouraged to participate. All programs are recreational, everyone plays equal time, and standings are not kept with the exception of Heights BB/SB. Participants will receive a shirt & award (does not apply to Sport Week, Short Sports, or Heights BB/SB).
INDOOR SOCCER
The registration deadline has passed. However, a few spots still remain, and we will take registrations until full.
WICHITA HEIGHTS JUNIOR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Bel Aire Recreation will be placing a limited number of teams into the Wichita Heights Jr. Baseball/Softball League. The teams will practice and play half their games at Bel Aire Recreation and half at other Heights-approved locations. Depending upon registration, some may be referred to other districts of the league. This semi-competetive program is sanctioned by NBC Baseball and ASA Softball. Registration deadline is March 6.
Ages: Boys 12-18, Girls 13-18
Games: Monday - Friday evenings and some Saturdays beginning in May
Practices: Set up by coaches
Fees: Residents - $80, Non-Residents - $105
SPRING BREAK SPORTS WEEK
Each day will feature a sports clinic such as baseball, flag football, soccer, basketball, or volleyball. Registration deadline is March 6.
Ages: Times:
5-7 1:00 - 2:00 pm
8-11 2:00 - 3:00 pm
12-14 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Dates: March 15 - 18
Fees: Residents - $10, Non-Residents - $15
RECREATIONAL SUMMER BALL LEAGUES
Teams wll play up to 2 games per week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening, or Saturdays beginning June 1. Practices begin the week of May 17. Registration deadline for Residents is April 16. Non-Residents may sign up on April 17 as space allows.
Program Ages Games Res. Fee Non-Res. Fee
Coed T-Ball: 5-6 8 $27 $41
MP Boys Baseball: 7-8 9 $37 $55
MP Girls Softball: 7-9 9 $37 $55
YP Boys Baseball: 9-11 10 $43 $64
YP Girls Softball: 10-12 10 $43 $64
Blastball is an introductory Coed T-Ball program for 4 year olds. Registration deadline for Residents is April 2. Non-Residents may sign up on April 3 as space allows.
Games: Tues. and Thurs. evenings, April 20 - May 13
Practice: One practice on the first night of the season.
Fees: Residents - $17, Non-Residents - $26
SHORT SPORTS
This instructional program for 3 year olds will teach basic sports skills including throwing, catching, kicking, and batting. Age appropriate sports equipment will be utilized. Each child must have an adult partner (Parent, Grandparent, Aunt, etc). Pre-registration is required.
Dates: Tues & Thurs, April 27 - May 13
Times: 6:30-7:00 pm
Fees: Res. - $12, Non-Res. - $18
MAXIMIZE BASKETBALL INSTRUCTION
Bel Aire Recreation has partnered with Brent Atwater, a former collegiate player and coach, to offer several basketball instructional programs throughout the year. Atwater's programs stress the fundamentals of basketball which make them perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels. For more information regarding team, individual, or specialized training contact Brent Atwater at 744-8841, 807-1036, or www.maximizetraining.com
GEHRER'S PERFORMANCE CENTER
Bel Aire Recreation has teamed up with Gehrer's Performance Center in offering local sports training programs for coaches and youth. Classes offered include baseball/softball pitching, hitting, throwing, & catching, and speed & agility training. Stop by 3919 N. Hillcrest, Suite 3 in Bel Aire, call 618-1300, or go to www.justblockit.com for more information.
7651 E Central Park Ave