Recreation Guide Fall 2016 Inside EXCITING AQUATICS ACTIVE ADULT ADVENTURES PICKLEBALL FOLF SUPER SPROUTS PRE-SCHOOL SPORTS AFTERSCHOOL OUTDOORS JR. PLAYMAKERS SPORTS ADULT SPORTS TENNIS FOR YOUTH & ADULTS FORT MISSOULA PARK LEARN TO SWIM PAGES 19-21 AFTERSCHOOL FUN YOUTH SPORTS FALL FAMILY FEST AQUATICS 1 WELCOME Parks Make Life Better! Join us this fall to find out how parks can improve your health, your family, your social connections and your community! Try our afterschool adventures, Missoula Movers program for active adults, youth and adult team sports, exciting aquatics programs at Currents...plus, tennis, folf and pickleball. Give us a call at 721-PARK or stop by Currents Aquatics Center today to register for fall fun! Our Guiding Mission Missoula Parks and Recreation is essential to the quality and way of life for individuals, families, community, and the environment. Our guiding mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by: • Promoting health and wellness. • Stimulating (supporting and encouraging successful) community and economic development. Missoula Mayor John Engen Our generous community understands that we’re all in this together, which is why Missoula is a city rich with open spaces and lots of places to run, walk, hike and play. We have places to swim and splash and smile year round, again thanks to a generous community. I hope you have a chance to enjoy our parks, our open spaces, our trails, our pools, our splash decks, our fields and our many programs. Rich or poor, young or old, we’re all in this together and our parks and recreation programs are the tangible result of our commitment to each other. Please enjoy Missoula. John Engen, Mayor Phone 552-6001 mayor@ci.missoula.mt.us, www.ci.missoula.mt.us • Protecting the environment. • Educating and enriching the citizens of our community. Parks and Recreation Board Members Ross Mollenhauer Dayna Swanson Johnna Eisenmann Dale Harris John O’Connor Sonja Verlanic Christine Ryan Quick and Easy Registration Register for all programs at Currents in McCormick Park, or phone 721-PARK (7275) to register with Mastercard or Visa. Missoula Parks and Recreation • Sports and Wellness MORE • Open Space • Splash Montana Currents Aquatics Center Download a registration form at missoulaparks.org to register by mail. Registrations must be paid in full. See missoulaparks. org for registration policies. Share The Fun Youth Recreation Grants Low-income recreation grants are available for most programs. Call 721-PARK for more information or download an application at www.missoulaparks.org. ADA Compliance and Non-Discrimination Parks and Recreation does not discriminate against or exclude anyone from participation in any programs or services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, disability, or economic status. Make ADA accommodation requests at least 14 days in advance. Department information is available in alternative formats. www.missoulaparks.org ● 721-PARK 2 City residents contribute directly to Parks and Recreation through property taxes. CityCard gives residents a reduced rate (about a 20% discount) on most Parks & Recreation programs and admission to Currents Aquatics Center and Splash Montana. Purchase your CityCard at Currents Aquatics Center for $2, and renew annually for $1. For more information see page 23 or visit missoulaparks.org, phone us at 721-PARK. HOW TO FIND US Parks and Recreation Headquarters 721-PARK Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Located in Currents, 600 Cregg Ln. in McCormick Park. Offices of Park Administration, Planning, Recreation and Communications. *Registration for all programs accepted at Currents Front Desk. Park Operations Headquarters Coming soon... 552-6277 Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 3:30pm 100 Hickory Street, Missoula, MT 59801 Offices of Park Maintenance, Urban Forestry, Conservation Lands Management and Project Construction Currents Indoor Aquatics Center 721-PARK Registration Desk Hours: (Pool Hours on page 14.) Monday – Friday 6am to 8pm Saturday 8am to 7pm Sunday 9am to 6pm 600 Cregg Ln. in McCormick Park Open all year. Waterslides, children’s water playground, internet hotspot, Parks and Recreation registration desk, Headwaters Meeting Room. Inclement Weather • Call 541-7200 Program cancellations will be announced on the Rain Line, at the following times (541-7200): Morning programs 8:30am Afternoon programs 1pm Evening Sports 4:30pm Other evening programs 6pm Missoula Softball Assoc. Rainline 523-8083 Updated at 4:30pm Please see individual class listings for rain make-up policies. Call 542-WAVE (9283) for Splash Montana and Currents weather closures. Santa’s Calling Wednesday, December 14 Santa is calling this holiday season! Register to have your child(ren) receive a call from Santa on Wednesday, December 14. More information coming soon at missoulaparks.org. Holiday Skating Clinic December 27-29, Pineview Park Learn to skate for ages 4-10. More information coming soon at missoulaparks.org. Frost Fever Frozen Frolic Saturday, January 28, 2017 Save the date for the 25th annual Frost Fever Consider a small donation to Share The Fun Youth Recreation Grants when registering your child for these great programs. Your contribution will help a low-income child have some healthy, active fun! Missoula County contributes recreation grant funding specifically for County residents. Frozen Frolic 1mi & 5K fun run/walk/wheel on Saturday, January 28, 2017! Check out our Frost Fever run/walk/wheel training group starting Tuesday, January 3. More information coming soon on our website, missoulaparks.org. 3 AFTERSCHOOL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Discovery Corp Afterschool Camp Back by popular demand, expanded to meet daily, includes transportation from school! • Adventure-filled active programming for your child— keeping them engaged, moving, and exploring. • We provide afterschool transportation, provide a healthy snack, and facilitate an amazing activity. • Parents pick up at Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park at 5:30pm daily. • All kids are welcome! If transporation is not provided at your school, or your kids are homeschooled, they may be dropped off at Currents Aquatics Center at 3:45pm, pick up at 5:30pm. • Our low participant-to-staff ratio and staff training ensures your child has a great time and is well-supervised. • Activities change daily, including: ropes course, climbing wall, field trips, skateboarding, mountain biking, swimming at Currents, hiking, geocaching, and MORE! • All equipment is provided. Discovery Corp Days Choose Monday through Friday Time* Grades K – 2 3-5:30pm M, T, W, F 2-5:30pm Th Grades 3 – 5 3:30-5:30pm M, T, W, F 2:30-5:30pm Th *If not using school pickup, please drop kids at Currents Aquatics Center at 3:45 p.m. daily. Pickup is at 5:30pm. Fee per session 1 day/week $162 (9-week sessions) 2 days/week $306 3 days/week $432 4 days/week $540 5 days/week $585 SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 Aug. 29 – Oct. 28 Oct. 31 – Dec. 23 Jan. 3 – March 3 School* Class # Class # Class # Paxson 7567 7558 7569 Lewis & Clark 7559 7563 7568 Russell 7564 7560 7570 Chief Charlo 7565 7561 7571 Lowell at Mt. Jumbo 7566 7562 7572 Grants available for families who need financial assistance. www.missoulaparks.org *Kids from all schools are welcome! If pickup is not provided at your school, please drop kids at Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park at 3:45pm daily. 4 AFTERSCHOOL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Go-Pro Adventure Filmmaking Partnering with the filmmakers at the Roxy Theater, kids will learn how to shoot and edit their own GoPro films in this unique afterschool program. We’ll film our adventures while we climb, paddle, hike, skateboard, and bike around Missoula. In the final two weeks of the course, we will learn how to edit the film in the Mac Lab at the Lifelong Learning Center. All equipment provided, including GoPro. Participants’ films premier on Tuesday, October 18, 4pm, at the Roxy Theater. Go-Pro Adventure Filmmaking Ages 10 – 14 Dates Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 (No session on Sept. 26) Day/Time Mondays, 4 – 5:30pm Meets at Currents Aquatics Center Fees $180/150 with CityCard Class # 7586 ZO OTOW N DER A I LLEU RS MOBASH Skateboard Team Join the MOBASH skate team this fall! Our experienced coaches will work on all the skills to take your child’s skating to the next level. From beginner to pro, we will meet your child where they are skill-wise, and help them progress to the next level. All equipment provided. MOBASH Skateboard Team Ages 7 – 14 Dates Oct. 4 – 25 MORE is partnering with with MTB Missoula and MT Alpha Cycling this fall for Missoula’s first co-ed youth cycling program! From strider bike tykes to teenage mountain bikes, we offer coaching for ages 3-18 and all skill levels. Weekly practices will start again in the spring—watch for details at missoulaparks.org. Cool jerseys, amazing coaches, and time on two wheels—it’s the perfect way to instill a love of cycling in your child! Special thanks to MTB Missoula for their support and sponsorship of this one of a kind program! Day/Time Tuesdays, 4 – 5:30pm Meets at McCormick basketball court, then we’ll head over to MOBASH Fee $43/36 with CityCard Class # 7585 5 YOUTH AND FAMILY OUTDOORS School’s Out Camps Keep kids active and engaged during school breaks! MORE Family Adventures Why let the kids have all the fun? Join us for these exhilarating family adventures. Kids under 10 are free with adult registration; limit 2 free kids per adult. Fee includes instruction, equipment, and transportation. Please dress for the weather, and bring water/snacks/lunch. All programs meet at Currents Aquatic Center. Rock Climbing MORE climbing instructors will teach you the basics of climbing while facilitating this amazing family experience! We will start on our climbing wall and high ropes course and then take it to the natural rock in the afternoon. All equipment and instruction included. Please wear clothing that is easy to move in and closed-toe shoes. Bring water, lunch, and snacks. Bitterroot River Float The fall foliage is out and it’s a great time for a float down the Bitterroot. Enjoy a day on the water accompanied by our highly-trained staff guiding you down the river that made our area famous. Learn basic paddle strokes, or sit back and enjoy the float. Geocaching Adventure Not only do you get to spend the day being outside and active with your family, but you Parents love our low participantto-staff ratios and enthusiastic also get to geocache and find treasure! Instructors will teach you how to use GPS to navigate to caches on this modern take on a scavenger hunt. GPS provided. camp leaders. Kids love the field Bitterroot Bike Trail Tour trips, outdoor adventures, arts Get out on the trail on this fully and crafts, and games. Please supported bike ride! We will pack water, snacks, lunch, and meet at Currents, shuttle the appropriate clothing for the weather. Fee includes all field trips and equipment. group to Victor, and ride the 15 miles to Florence. The trail has little elevation change and we have shuttle vehicles and staff School’s Out Camps to help guide your trip! Bikes Ages 5 - 12 available if needed on first- Time 8am – 5:30pm come, first-served basis. Call Meets Sports and Wellness Gym at City Life Center 1515 Fairview Ave. Meg Whicher at 552-6271 Fee $42/35 with CityCard Day Class # Sept. 26 7581 to reserve bikes. MORE Family Adventures Date Program Time Fee/CityCard Class # Sept. 17 Rock Climbing 10 – 4pm $44/36 7573 Oct. 1 Bitterroot River Float 10 – 4pm $36/30 7574 Oct. 20 7582 Oct. 21 7583 Oct. 8 Bitterroot Bike Trail Tour 9 – 5pm $44/36 7575 7584 Oct. 15 Geocaching Adventure 5 – 8pm $10/8 7576 Nov. 11 6 MORE OUTDOOR RECREATION MORE Ropes Course and Team Building Call Meg Whicher at 552-6271 to learn more or to schedule your program today! High Adventure Ropes Course Programs–4 hours For fun or for teambuilding, the MORE staff will build a program specifically tailored for your group! Program will include games and initiatives, low ropes course, climbing wall, and high ropes course. Group Size Fee 1-15 16-30 $305 $507 *We can accommodate groups over 30. Rates will depend on size and number of staff needed. Call MORE office for more information. Team-Building and Low Ropes – 3 hours A mixture of teambuilding, games and initiatives, and the low ropes course is perfect for groups of any size and age. Develop unity or just to have fun, program will be designed to meet your group’s goals. Group Size Fee 1-15 16-30 $224 $335 Ropes Course birthday parties starting at $200 for up to 15 guests! Includes park rental, instructors, and 2 hours on the climbing wall and high ropes course. Ages 5 and up. Call 552-6271. MORE Build Your Own Adventure! Great for birthdays, staff trips, schools and MORE! We offer top-of-the-line instruction for people of all abilities and ages in a wide variety of outdoor recreation pursuits. Let our highly trained staff lead your group or help train your staff —at affordable rates. • White Water and Flat Water Paddling • Rock Climbing • Mountain Biking/ Strider Bikes • Folf and Yard Games • Survival and Backcountry Skills Corporate Synergy Get out of the office and connect with your team! Don’t miss the opportunity for exclusive teambuilding for your office or team. Starting with problem solving initiatives, moving to the low ropes course, and finishing with a high ropes course experience has been a time-tested formula to give your group a fun and motivational teambuilding experience. A catered lunch and photos are provided as part of the package. 4-hour program. $60 per person, minimum of 5. • Group Teambuilding and Leadership Development • Skateboarding • Fly or Rod and Reel Fishing Prices depend on activity, length of trip, and number of participants. All programs can include food, equipment, instruction, and transportation. For a quote for a trip made specifically for your group contact Meg Whicher Outdoor Recreation Specialist at 552-6271 or mwhicher@ci.missoula.mt.us. 7 YOUTH SPORTS GIRLS AND BOYS GRADES 4-5 Dates Time Jr. Playmakers Basketball Meets at For boys & girls grades 2-5 Kids will hit the court running for another great season of Jr. Playmakers Basketball. We don’t keep score, but we have a ton of fun with an emphasis on FUN, FAIR PLAY, and GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. Youth will learn basic basketball skills from volunteer coaches, and use those skills on the playing court. Games are 5-a-side with team max at 10 players. Grades Coaches needed! If you are a parent/coach with basketball experience and would like to volunteer, please call Ryan Yearous at 552-6266. Parks and Recreation will form teams. Coaches may not form or submit teams. However, they may request to coach a team on which their child/relative plays. Class # IMPORTANT: Please register early, first-come, first-served. Registration is limited to a maximum of 80 participants due to gym space. Late registration may be accepted if space is available. GIRLS AND BOYS GRADES 2-3 Dates Time Meets at Grades Nov. 4 – Feb. 26 Winter Classic on Sunday, February 26. Friday Games between 5:30 – 8:00pm (45 min/game.) Practice times vary Sunday-Thursday. Teams will be assigned a practice time each week. Friday game locations vary based on gym availability Practice locations vary based on gym availability. Boys League – grades 2 – 3 Girls League – grades 2 – 3 Friday Games between 6:30 – 9:30pm (45 min/game.) Practice times vary Sunday – Thursday. Teams will be assigned a practice time each week. Friday game locations vary based on gym availability. Practice locations vary based on gym availability. Boys & Girls, Grades 4 – 6. $125/100 per player with CityCard on or before Sun., Oct. 23 by 5pm. $135/118 per player with CityCard for late registration. 7660 - Boys – Competitive 7662 - Boys – Recreational 7661 - Girls Min/Max 40/80 participants per league Deadline Sunday, October 23 by 5pm. Late Registration Tuesday, November 1, 8am – 6pm Mandatory Coaches Meeting 6pm, Thursday, October 27 at Currents in McCormick Park. new this year Competitive & Recreational Divisions for boys grades 4-5 In the interest of fun and fair play, we’ve added a $125/100 per player with CityCard on or before Sun., Oct. 23 by 5pm. Competitive division this season for players who $135/118 per player with CityCard for late registration. Recreational division is for players who are interested in 7659 – Boys 7663 - Girls moderate level of competition. Min/Max 40/80 participants Youth Recreation Grants available! Deadline Sunday, October 23 by 5pm. Share The Fun recreation grants are available for Tuesday, November 1, 8am – 6pm families who need financial assistance. Download an Fee Class # Late Registration Mandatory Coaches Meeting: 6pm, Thursday, October 27 at Currents in McCormick Park. 8 Fee Nov. 4 – Feb. 25 Winter Classic on Saturday, February 25. participate in AAU-type tournament play. The developing their basketball skills and are seeking a more application at missoulaparks.org or stop by Currents Aquatics Center for more information. YOUTH RECREATION Super sprouts sports skills October O t b r 22 1 to 4pm McCormick Park Pre-schoolers ages 3-5 Get your preschoolers moving this fall! Your budding stars will develop their coordination while having fun and learning about a variety of sports, balance, and movement skills. New additions to our program this year include Strider bikes and the loose parts mobile playground, along with the classic sports kids love. Soft Koosh and Nerf-type equipment is used so that kids can build confidence and have lots of fun. Parent participation is welcome and encouraged! New this session! Join us for fun field trips like Peaceful Heart Yoga, swimming lessons at Currents Aquatics Center, flag football at Playfair, skating at Glacier Ice Rink, and tumbling at Mismo Gymnastics! (Activities subject to change.) Session 1 Strider bikes, Loose Parts portable playground, soccer skills, yoga at Activities Peaceful Heart, flag football at Playfair, swimming at Currents...and we’ll finish with a backyard Olympics Day! Session 2 Strider bikes, Loose Parts portable playground, yoga at Peaceful Heart, Activities skating at Glacier Ice Rink, gymnastics at MISMO, swimming at Currents... and we’ll finish with a backyard Olympics Day! Fee $40/32 with CityCard. Share the Fun Recreation Grants available: missoulaparks.org Session 1 Sept. 9 – Oct. 14 Class #7635 Session 2 Oct. 21 – Dec. 9 Class #7636 Old-fashioned family fun for all ages! Accessible Hay Rides Sack Races • Face Painting Parachute Games • Pumpkin Hunt Marshmallow Roast Apple Cider Press • Live music Wildlife Viewing • Active Games Folf • Arts and Crafts Food & drink vendors... AND SO MUCH MORE! $1 suggested donation Brought to you by Parks and Recreation and Day/Time Fridays, 10 – 11am Meets at MPR Sports & Wellness Center, gym inside the City Life Community Center (1515 Fairview Ave.) 9 MISSOULA MOVERS Whether you want to try something new or you’re an old pro at recreating with Parks and Recreation, Missoula Movers is for you. It’s a wonderful way to explore Western Montana, stay active, spark a new leisure passion, make new friends or just have a great time. All programs meet at Currents Aquatic Center. Please bring appropriate footwear, water, food and clothing for all trips. Programs are geared for active adults 55+, but all adults are welcome. Lewis and Clark Caverns Tour Missoula Movers Trip Date Fee/CityCard Time Class # There are over 300 documented caves and caverns in our treasure state. Spend Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic Sept. 16 $12/10 5 – 7pm 7577 Lewis and Clark Caverns Sept. 17 $60/55 8am – 5pm 7578 these majestic natural wonders at Lewis Big Creek Backpacking Trip Sept. 23 – 25 $144/120 See below* 7579 and Clark Caverns. A steep but short hike leads to the entrance of the cave, so *Departs 9am Sept. 23, returns 5pm Sept. 25 Fly Tying Nov. 2, 9, & 16 $90/72 6 – 8pm the day exploring the most famous of 7580 Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic MORE staff will instruct you on fly fishing techniques while creating a memorable experience. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to gain more knowledge, our instructors will meet you at your skill level. Fee includes transportation, instruction, and all equipment. Fly Tying please wear appropriate footwear. Please bring lunch, water, and dress in layers. (The temperature is usually about 50˚ in the caverns.) Big Creek Backpacking Join us on a relaxing backpacking trip into the Bitterroot National Forest. We will instruct on the basics of backcountry travel, cook you delicious meals and share Join our fly tying expert to learn the patterns and techniques of creating your own flies. our love for the outdoors. All transportation Learn to tie nymphs, streamers, and dry flies. This class will meet you where you’re at, and food provided. We can provide whether you’re interested in learning the basics, or if you have been tying for years and backpacks, tents, and sleeping pads if are looking to learn the tricks of the pros. All supplies used during course (vices, tools, needed, but you’ll need your own pair of and materials) included in fee. sturdy hiking boots or shoes. 10 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Riverfront Ramble MISSOULA MOVERS Disc Golf Tournament Fall Coffee Walks Spend your Monday mornings walking with friends and enjoying the fall foliage. After walking for two hours, we will grab a warm drink and relax at a local coffee shop. Fee includes transportation and drinks. Fall Coffee Walks Fee $5 Day/Time Mondays, 9am – 12pm Meets at Currents Trail Sunday, September 18, 10am -5pm Join Parks and Recreation and the Garden City Flyers for the Riverfront Ramble Disc Golf Tournament! Meets at Silver Park at 10am and plays through McCormick Park, Clark Fork Natural Area, and Toole Park. No pre-registration necessary, register at the tournament beginning at 9am. Cash or check only, please. All divisions except youth play 2 rounds. Participants receive a custom tournament disc, there will be prizes for each division. Proceeds support the free “Folf in the Parks” program. Divisions and Pricing Date Class # Youth - $15 Masters (40+) - $30 Recreational - $20 Open - $30 Rattlesnake Powerline Trail Sept. 12 7587 Folf in the Parks Kim Williams Sept. 19 7588 Tuesday evenings Sept. 1 – Oct. 25, 5-7pm • FREE! North Hills Sunlight Trail Sept. 26 7589 Mount Jumbo Saddle Oct. 3 7590 North Hills Cherry Gulch Oct. 10 7591 Marshall Mountain Oct. 17 7592 Mt. Sentinel Fire Road Oct. 24 7593 Date Location 7594 Sept. 6 Silver Park 900 Cregg Ln Sept. 13 McCormick Park 600 Cregg Lane September October Tower Conservation Area Oct. 31 November Join Parks and Recreation and the Garden City Flyers for a free, family-friendly round of disc golf. Never played before? We will help you learn the basics. If you like walking in the parks you will love adding the fun of throwing a disc. Bring your own discs, or borrow them from your friendly park staff. Lincolnwood Trail Nov. 7 7595 Sept. 20 Ben Hughes 183 Easy Street North Hills to Homestead Nov. 14 7596 Sept. 27 Fort Missoula 3025 South Ave W Silver Park 900 Cregg Lane 600 Cregg Lane Kim Williams Trail Nov. 21 7597 Oct. 4 Marshall Canyon to Jumbo Saddle Nov. 28 7598 Oct. 11 McCormick Park Oct. 18 Ben Hughes 183 Easy Street Oct. 25 Pineview 1010 Pineview Open Climb Ropes Course in McCormick Park Thursdays through September 29 5pm – 8pm Practice skills on our high slack line, learn how to ascend a rope or belay, or just have fun climbing to new heights. All ages. Children under 18 must have an adult present to sign waiver. $5 suggested donation, proceeds support outdoor recreation. National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept 24 • 9am to 1pm Hellgate Park, 1535 E. Broadway Join the nationwide effort to support our public lands by volunteering at Hellgate Park for the 23rd annual National Public Lands Day. Missoula Parks and Recreation will be hosting a volunteer work day to help surface the trails at the newly renovated Hellgate Park. All tools and supplies needed for the project will be provided. For more information, visit missoulaparks.org or contact Tyler Decker at tdecker@ci.missoula.mt.us. 11 ADULT SPORTS Adult Sports Get your friends and family together this fall to participate in one of our evening adult sport leagues. Play the sports you love while enjoying and promoting healthy lifestyles with your pals! Parks & Recreation Sports Philosophy We are dedicated to quality recreation experiences for players of all skill levels while facilitating a safe and fun environment and promoting good sportsmanship. We provide these services with an underlying belief that our sports leagues focus on a healthy level of competition, placing more emphasis on participation than winning and losing. Captain’s Meetings Captain meetings are MANDATORY unless otherwise noted. If a team captain cannot make the meeting, a team representative must attend. Meetings will include sport-specific rules and rule changes, roster requirements, sportsmanship/player code of conduct, gym and facility rules and uniform/equipment requirements. Fall Flag Football - Adults 18+ How To Register Your Team Deadline: Team rosters available at Currents or www.missoulaparks.org. Bring League Play: Begins week of Oct. 16 roster and fee to: Parks & Recreation, 600 Cregg Ln., Missoula, MT Days/Times: Thursday; 6, 7, 8, 9pm 59801. Rosters must be received on or before the deadline. League Sun., Oct. 9 by 5pm space is limited, team registration is accepted on a first-come, first- Location: McCormick Park served basis. Days/times are subject to change. Leagues may be Format: 5-week league, single-elimination tourney, officiated. combined and/or play on different days. Team Fee: $275 on or before Sun., Oct. 9 Interested in playing sports but don’t have a team? Email ryearous@ $300 on or after Mon., Oct. 10 ci.missoula.mt.us to be placed on the pick-up list. Please include your 7246 Men’s DI (Int - Adv) and any additional notes to be placed on the pick-up list. 7247 Men’s DII (Beg - Int) League Skill Levels 7248 Co-Rec (Beg - Int) name, email, phone number, sport(s) you’d like to play, preferred level, Men’s DI, Open, Power, Advanced, A, and B-Competitive: players Class # Captains Meeting: Wed., Oct. 12, 7pm, Currents - Headwaters looking for strong competition with solid playing skill and/or past experience in the sport. Men’s DII, Intermediate, and B-Recreation: players looking for a Fall Indoor Volleyball - Adults/Teens 14+ moderate level of competition with some athletic experience in any Deadline: sports/activities. Novice and C: are geared towards personal development rather than Sun., Sep. 18 by 5pm League Play: Begins week of Sep. 25 team performance. Beginners are welcomed at this level. Current or Game Days: Wednesdays former college athletes are NOT allowed to play in beginning leagues. Game Times: 7, 8, 9pm All leagues are fun recreational leagues, with an emphasis on enjoy- Location: MPR Sports & Wellness Center and Valley Christian ment of play, exercise, and being with friends. No alcohol or tobacco Format: 6-week league, single-elimination tourney, officiated. Team Fee: $215 on or before Sun., Sep. 18 use permitted before, during, or after any sports league. Team Sportsmanship Rating Teams will be rated on sportsmanship behavior every game. To be eligible for season tournaments, teams must maintain a 3.5 or better sportsmanship rating and have no more than two forfeits during the $240 on or after Mon., Sep. 19 Class # 7241 Wednesday Co-Rec Power (Int. - Adv.) 7242 Wednesday Co-Rec Intermediate (Beg. - Int.) regular season play. See the Parks and Recreation Sports Handbook Captains Meeting: Wed., Sep. 21, 7pm, MPR Sports & Wellness for more information. League details and more information at www. Center at City Life, 1515 Fairview. missoulaparks.org. 12 ADULT SPORTS Fall Indoor Soccer - Adults 18+ Deadline: Sun., Oct. 9 by 5pm League Play: Begins week of Oct. 16 New! 7 v 7 Fall Outdoor Soccer Game Days: Su/M/W Game Times: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pm On the Bella Vista Championship Synthetic Turf field Location: MPR Sports & Wellness Center & Meadow Hill School First-ever adult soccer at the new Fort Missoula Regional Park! Format: 6-week league, no tournament, officiated Deadline: Team Fee: $175 on or before Sun., Oct. 9 Sun., Oct. 16 by 5pm League Play: Begins week of Oct. 23 Game Days: Tuesday & Thursday $200 on or after Mon., Oct. 10 Class # Game Times: 6 & 6:45pm Location: Fort Missoula Regional Park- Bella Vista field Format: 4-week league, no tournament, self-officiated Team Fee: $100 on or before Sun., Oct. 16 7234 Sunday Co-Rec (Beg. - Adv.) 7235 Monday Co-Rec (Beg. - Adv.) 7236 Wednesday Co-Rec (Beg. - Adv.) Captains Meeting: Wed., Oct. 12, 6pm, Currents - Headwaters $125 on or after Mon., Oct. 17 Class # 7608 Tuesday Co-Rec A/B (Int. - Adv.) 7609 Thursday Co-Rec B/C (Beg./Int.) Captains Meeting: Wed., Oct 19, 6pm Fort Missoula Regional Park, Bella Vista Championship field RENT THE GYM ADULTS 18+ HOLIDAY LEAGUE Holiday Co-Rec Indoor Soccer Keep your team together between the fall and winter seasons! Three games in early December after the fall season ends and two games in early January before the winter league begins. Parks and Recreation’s Sports and Wellness Center Gym Deadline: Tues., Nov. 29 by 7:00pm is available to the general public for reservation when it League Play: Dec. 4 - Jan. 15 (No games Dec. 25 & Jan. 1.) is not in use for Parks and Recreation programs. Game Days: Sunday Game Times: 5:15 - 10:15pm Location: Sports & Wellness Center, 1515 Fairview Fee: $125 per team (League maximum of 10 teams) Class # 7613 To reserve the gym, please contact Recreation Manager Shirley Kinsey: skinsey@ci.missoula.mt.us, 721-PARK. 13 PICKLEBALL Pickleball for all ages An addictive game with a peculiar name. Parks and Recreation is pleased to continue our popular Open Play sessions, Learn to Play clinics, and Ladder League. We’ll have another great season of indoor play at the MPR Sports & Wellness Center, clinics, and tournaments to the growing list of Pickleball opportunities! Pickleball has been compared to a miniature version of tennis and an oversized game of ping-pong played on a badminton-sized court. The game is played with wooden or composite paddles and a whiffle ball. The ideal game, full of action and fun for all ages! Learn more Would you like to be in the know about Missoula Pickleball? E-mail to ryearous@ci.missoula.mt.us to be added to the Pickleball e-mail list. You will receive updates regarding league play, open sessions, and anything else related to Pickleball in Missoula and Montana. Check us out on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/sportsandwellnessmissoulaparks/ Pickleball Open Play Sessions Join us for active, fun, and social Open Play sessions for all ages and abilities! Beginner to advanced Pickleball players will enjoy the opportunity to learn the sport and/or work on their game with a variety of players. Parks and Recreation will provide the nets, paddles, and balls to use during open play. Feel free to bring your own paddle and/or ball. Monthly schedules subject to change. For updates, please visit our website, missoulaparks.org or call 721-PARK. $5 per person, per visit $40 per 10-session punch card ($4/visit) $70 per 20-session punch card ($3.50/visit) $90 per 30-session punch card ($3/visit) Indoor Co-Rec Doubles Ladder League Put your pickleball skills to the test with similarly skilled players! Ladders are a fun way to compete with fellow pickleball players. Ladder participants play one match per week, and move up or down the ladder based on their overall points earned. We will group foursomes each week based on your point percentage. The idea is that you will move up or down the ladder and eventually settle into play at your skill level. As players improve, you may see them move up and compete at a higher level! Dates: Days: Times: Meets at: Ages: Fee: Class #: More information: 14 Oct. 8 – Dec. 17 (no ladder Nov. 26) Saturdays 9-11am MPR Sports & Wellness Center, 1515 Fairview Ave. 12+ $35 per participant (Minimum 8, maximum 24 participants) 7614 Deadline: Wed., Oct. 5 by 7pm http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1239/Pickleball Pickleball Palooza Saturday, Sept. 24, 10am – 12pm Join us for a celebration of another great season of outdoor Pickleball in Missoula! We’ll introduce the sport to beginners and play a fun round robin with experienced players. All equipment will be provided by Missoula Parks and Recreation. Best of all, the event is FREE, so bring your friends and family. Learn to Play Clinics Join us for our monthly clinics. Parks and Recreation staff and Zoo Town Pickleball players will teach you the basics of the game and get you ready to attend our Open Play sessions and/or League Play. All equipment (paddles, balls, nets) will be available to use during the clinic. Please call 721-PARK to pre-register. For updates, please visit our website www.missoulaparks.org or call 721-PARK. Days: Saturdays Time: 1:15-2:45pm Meets at: Sports and Wellness Center, 1515 Fairview Ages: 12+ Fee: $5 Class #: 7615 – Oct. 8 7616 – Oct. 22 7617 – Nov. 5 7619 – Dec. 3 7618 – Nov. 19 7620 – Dec. 17 Pickleball Tournaments You’ve been to the Learn to Play clinics, tested your skills during Open Play, and received a taste of the competition during the Ladder League…now let’s see what you’ve got in one of our fun indoor tournaments! Come play with friends, and learn a little bit more about what it feels like to participate in a tournament setting. All levels welcome. Tournament format will depend on number of teams and skill levels registered, but generally involve pool play/single-elimination play, drop-flight or a true double-elimination bracket. Skill levels will be split to encourage more equal competition. Join us for one or all of the following: Class # Date Tournament 7622 Sunday, Dec. 18 Zoo Town Showdown 7628 Saturday, Jan. 28 Frost Fever Scramble 7623 Sunday, Mar. 26 Clover Showdown 7624 Sunday, Apr. 30 Spring Fling Tournament registration is due one (1) week before each tournament. See tournament registration forms for more detailed information. Events offered and tournament format may change depending on participant registration. YOGA AND TENNIS Fall Tennis Lessons High School Prep Lessons & Match Play Playfair Park Tennis Courts Join our professional tennis staff for a memorable fall experience! Regardless of skill level, each program is designed to meet the needs of every individual. Tennis is a lifelong sport that all ages can enjoy! Join us for updated fall programming, including high school prep lessons and match play. Fall Fees* Monday Evening Lessons Join our professional tennis staff to sharpen your skills for next year’s high school tennis season. Advance your knowledge of the game, work on those critical shots, and learn strategy for improved match play. For ages 12-18. CLASS # SESSION $50/40 7655 7656 Aug. 29 – Sept. 26* M Oct. 3 – 24 M $35/25 *No class 9/5, Labor Day Adult (18+) $75/60 Youth (5-17) High School Prep (12-18) DAYS TIME 5:45 – 6:45pm 5:45 – 6:45pm *Regular fee/With CityCard Wednesday Match Play Inclement Weather and Rainouts Makeup sessions will only occur if more than 1 session is missed due to weather. Makeups meet Fridays (or as scheduled.) Call the Weather Hotline at 541-7200 for inclement weather updates. Ages 5-10 - Rockin’ Racquets An exciting new play format designed to bring kids into the game by using specialized equipment and shorter court dimensions, Get your matches in this fall and keep your skills sharp for next year’s high school season. The more you play, the better your game becomes. Each week we’ll learn a bit about match play, strategy, and/or skills of the game, then play against your peers. CLASS # SESSION 7657 7658 Aug. 31 – Sept. 21 W Oct 5 - 26 W DAYS TIME 5:45 – 6:45pm 5:45 – 6:45pm tailored to their age and size. CLASS # SESSION DAYS TIME 7356 Aug. 30-Sep. 22 TU & TH 4:30-5:30pm 7357 Oct. 4-27 TU & TH 4:30-5:30pm Yoga in the Parks New! Fall Indoor Classes Ages 11-17 - Top Spinners Centered on technique and skills progression, this program prepares players for involvement in team tennis and match-play scenarios. A balance between skill improvement and gameplaying strategies allow participants to advance all aspects of theirr game in this fun-centered format. CLASS # SESSION DAYS TIME 7358 Aug. 30-Sep. 22 TU & TH 5:45-6:45pm 7359 Oct. 4-27 TU & TH 5:45-6:45pm Ages 18+ - Net Masters Adult classes are great for beginners and casual tennis players. Come for an overview of tennis skills and techniques. We’ll help you get into the sport and improve your game! CLASS # SESSION DAYS TIME 7342 Aug 30-Sept 22 TU & TH 5:45-6:45pm 7343 Oct 4-27 TU & TH 5:45-6:45pm Join Missoula Parks and Recreation and local yoga instructors for a continuation of our popular Yoga in the Parks series. Enjoy yoga indoors the fall in the Headwaters Conference Room in Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park. Skilled instructors from the Missoula community will teach the basics to all ages and abilities. Yoga is a great way to move and be active while improving strength and flexibility. Please bring your own equipment. A limited number of yoga mats, towels, and blocks will be available for use each session. More information available on our website, missoulaparks.org. Dates: Days: Meets at: Ages: Fee: Session 1: Oct. 4 – Nov. 8 Class # 7629 Session 2: Nov. 15 – Dec. 20 Class # 7631 Tuesdays Time: 6 – 7pm Headwaters Conference Room Currents Aquatics Center, McCormick Park 12+ $24/$19 with CityCard Resident Discount 15 CURRENTS AQUATICS CENTER Fall Recreation Swim Detailed schedules at www.missoulaparks.org Mon - Fri 10am to 8pm* Saturday 11am to 7pm Sunday 11am to 6pm *Please note: • The Splash pool spray features and slides may be turned off during swim lessons, Mon - Thurs, 4 - 7pm. • Slides may be turned off to conserve energy if not being used. Please ask a lifeguard if the slides are available. Currents Aquatics Center Where Fitness Is Fun! McCormick Park 600 Cregg Ln. 721-PARK (7275) Currents Aquatics Center is the year-round indoor water park in McCormick Park and is home to department headquarters, registration desk and “Headwaters” meeting room, a state-ofthe-art community room available for public use. • Ultraviolet light supplemental sanitation system for pristine water with less chlorine. • Children’s water playground with zero-depth entry, spray features and grizzly bear slide. • We do our best to maximize recreation swim and lap swim hours. Brief closures of the splash pool, slides, or lap pool enhance the quality of your experience in lessons and fitness programs. • Lap lane orientation may vary from normal during Kersplash Climbing Wall Hours. Lap Swim (Sept. 3 - Dec. 31) This is the lap swim schedule we strive to maintain. Lap lane availability may vary due to group rentals or programming needs. Kersplash Climbing Wall hours may change the orientation of lap lanes. Please check the Currents calendar at the front desk for changes to this schedule. Thank you! • 20-yard lap lanes—available all day! • Two exciting waterslides—2-stories tall! M/W/F T/Th Sat. Sun. Time and # of lanes Time and # of lanes Time and # of lanes Time and # of lanes • Sparkling spa - bromine-santized for your comfort. 6-7 am 1 6-8 am 4 8-9 am 4 9 am-12pm 4 • Kersplash Poolside Climbing Wall 7-8 am 4 8-10 am 1 9-11 am 1 12-6 pm 1 • Ripples Party Room • Swim lessons and fitness classes • Wireless internet access 1 10am-2 pm 4 11 am-1 pm 4 10am-2 pm 4 2-6:30 pm 1 1-7 pm 1 2-8 pm 1 6:30-8 pm 2 Kersplash Climbing Wall Hours Lobby Hours Monday–Friday Saturday 8-10 am 6am to 8pm 8am – 7pm Sunday 9am – 6pm Registration desk open to purchase season passes, punch cards and register for all Parks and Recreation programs. Currents Daily Admission Regular New! Pre-K ages 2-6 Youth 7-12 Student 13-17 Senior 60+ Adult 18+ Infants 1-year and under CityCard Discount* $ 3.00 $2.50 $ 4.00 $3.50 $ 4.50 $3.75 $ 4.50 $3.75 $ 6.25 $5.25 No Charge *Get your CityCard today! City residents can save up to 20% on pool admission and most aquatics and recreation programs. All swimmers wishing to use the Kersplash Climbing Wall must pass a 20-yard continuous swim and 30-second tread test each day. No lifejackets are allowed on the wall. Children must be able to complete the test and climb the wall on their own. Please be mindful of lap swimmers when using the Kersplash Climbing Wall, and avoid crossing through lap lanes. See the Front Desk for special Holiday Hours. Friday Sunday 2-4:30 pm 4-8 pm 4-6 pm Currents Sparkling Spa Soak away the day’s stress with Currents’ Sparkling Spa. Spa use is limited to persons 5 years and older. Children between the ages of 5 - 11 must be directly supervised by an adult. Open daily. 16 Thursday CURRENTS AQUATICS CENTER Aquacize! Water Fitness at Currents WINTER BREAK Aqua-Discovery Camp Increase flexibility, improve cardio fit- Dec. 27 – 30 ness, and tone muscles in our water Spend winter break in a warm climate at Currents! For ages 7 and up. Camp includes instruction in snorkel and fin, water polo, basic lifeguard/CPR/ first aid skills, and other aquatic interest activities. aerobics classes. All fitness levels welcome, no swimming skill required. Drop-in class, no pre-registration needed. Purchase a 30-swim punch card or Youth should bring lunch for the first 3 days, and we’ll celebrate on Friday with a pizza party. Camp fees include dry towels through the week, pizza lunch on Friday, and all activity and equipment fees. Dates Dec. 27 – 30 Time 8am – 5:30pm Fee $150/$120 w/ CityCard August - September Date Event Hours Specials M-F Aug. 27Sep. 2 Currents Annual Maintenance Currents Closed M Sept. 5 Labor Day Open 12 - 6pm M Sept. 26 MCPS No School Rec Swim 10am - 8pm Splash open for adult lap swim 11am - 1pm and 5 - 7pm daily Oct. 20 - 21 MCPS No School Rec Swim 10am - 8pm October Th & F Climbing Wall 2-4:30 Thursday 4-8pm Friday November Th Nov. 10 MCPS Half-day Rec Swim 10am - 8pm F Nov. 11 MCPS No School Rec Swim 10am - 8pm W&F Nov. 23 & 25 MCPS Thanksgiving Break Rec Swim 10am - 8pm TH Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day Closed Nov. 28 Rec Swim Regular weekend hours 11am - 7pm SAT SUN Nov. 29 Regular weekend hours Rec Swim 11am - 6pm Ages: 16+ Fee: Regular admission, resident discount applies Days Tues – Fri Ages 7+ Class 7607 Currents Holiday Hours and Closures Days annual pass and save 25-55%! Super-Size Climbing Wall 2 - 5:30pm Super-Size Climbing Wall 2 - 5:30pm Super-Size Climbing Wall 2 - 5:30pm Days Time Mon/Wed/Fri 6:15 - 7am (deep water) Mon 9-9:30am (deep water) Mon - Fri 8 - 8:50am Mon - Fri 9 - 9:50am Mon - Thurs 5:30 - 6:30pm Saturday 9 - 9:50am Drop the kids at Currents and enjoy a night out! Currents Date Night Enjoy your dinner date and explore First Friday art events without the kids in tow! Kids will play games and make crafts with our staff before they are treated to a pizza dinner. After dinner, kids will head to the Currents pool to splash around! Registration fee is $10 per child. Ages 7 and up, please. Days Dates Time Class # Fri. Oct. 7 5 - 8pm 7603 Fri. Nov. 4 5 - 8pm 7604 Fri. Dec. 2 5 - 8pm 7605 Super-Size Climbing Wall Thanksgiving Break: November 23 - 29 We are going to super-size the climbing wall; giving you 32 additional square feet of climbing surface! Swimmers must pass the swim test each day in order to use the climbing wall. Lap lane configuration may be adjusted to accommodate the climbing walls. Open 2 - 5:30pm. Youth recreation grants are available for families who need financial assistance. Visit www.missoulaparks.org 17 AQUATICS PROGRAMMING Inner-Tube Water Polo League Ages 16 and up • A splashing good time...horseplay encouraged! Celebrate at Currents! • Minimal to no swimming ability required—if you can tube down the river, you have what it takes. • The fun of water polo without treading water! Fun, exciting and best of all… you don’t need a lot of experience Parties include Ripples for 80 minutes and unlimited swimming on your party day. Visit missoulaparks.org for more information or call Currents at 721-PARK (7275) to make your reservation today! Payment upon reservation, please. to be competitive! Currents’ Inner-Tube Water Polo League is pure recreation. Sit in the tube, pass the ball, and score. Don’t get caught holding onto the ball too long; you might get tipped out of the tube! Five player co-rec teams square off in the water in tournament play. Games are two 12-minute halves. Teams are comprised of 5 players, and at least 2 must be female. Ages 16+. Day Sundays Dates Oct. 2 - Nov. 20 Time* 6-9pm Class # 7547 Fee $80 per team Maximum 10 players per roster. *Games scheduled 6-9pm, depending on number of teams in league. Mandatory captain’s meeting Oct. 2, 5:30pm, before first game. Open Kayak Sessions Bring your cleaned and scoured boat to work on your roll skills. This program will provide pool access to those individuals who want to keep their paddling skills sharp through the off season. Day Dates Time* Fee T & Th Nov. 1 - Dec. 22 8-10pm Regular admission *No kayaking Nov. 24. Ages 15 & up (younger allowed with direct adult supervision) Bring your own cleaned kayak/paddle/skirt/life jacket. 18 SWIM LESSONS Parent-Child School: Ages 6 Months to 3 years (With parent) Early introduction to the water helps prepare your child for success in Preschool and Swim School lessons. This Aquatics Academy Oscar says... You “otter” learn to swim like me at Currents or Splash Montana! program teaches parents the skills needed to introduce a child to the water safely and comfortably. Classes are divided into two levels: Parent/Child and Parent/Tot. Preschool: Ages 3 to 5 Playful and nurturing instructors guide preschoolers through the basics of water exploration in a safe and fun manner. Instructors divide classes into students who are willing to put their face in the water and students who need to learn how to put their face in the water. Swim School: Ages 5 and up Encouraging and energetic instructors work with students on the basics of swimming and water fitness. Students in these courses Learn to Swim Philosophy and Guarantee will work on skills such as submerging, floating, gliding, and rhyth- Parks and Recreation’s Learn to Swim Program provides high mic breathing. Our Swim School course offerings are divided into quality and affordable instruction. The shallow water at our 3 classes: Face and Float School, Glide and Movement School, facilities provides comfort to those who are just adjusting to the and Breathing and Development School. Students who complete aquatic environment. Instructors work to provide a playful learn- the Breathing and Development School are ready for course offer- ing environment so that students look forward to their classes and ings in our Stroke School. learn through focused fun. Parents are welcome on deck during Stroke School: Ages 5 and up lessons, and lesson Supervisors are available to field any ques- For students who have completed or already possess the tions or comments. skills taught in the Swim School. Focused instructors will take Parks and Recreation Swim Lessons are guaranteed: students through basic progressions and development of stroke Students, ages 7 & older, will be able to swim 5 yards on their technique. Students will work on alternate skills such as diving front and 5 yards on their back by the end of the session, or les- and turns in addition to the specific stroke being worked on each sons are free until they can. session. Stroke School courses consist of 4-8 lessons, and Choosing Your Child’s Class we schedule beginner and advanced sessions at the same time. Many students may need to repeat the course of instruction • Children ages 3 – 4 should be enrolled in Preschool. before progressing from beginner to advanced stages. Students • Beginners over the age of 5 should start with Swim School. The that have passed at least one stroke school may be ready to try curriculum is comparable to American Red Cross Levels 1 – 3. our Swim Squad (see page 20.) • More advanced swimmers over the age of 5 may opt to enroll Swim Lesson Pricing in Stroke School. Please note that a basic understanding of and ability to perform each stroke you sign up for is expected on the first day of that class. • Students who have passed at least one stroke school may be NUMBER OF CLASSES 4 5 6 7 8 Regular Fee $20 $25 $30 $35 $40 CityCard Discount $16 $20 $24 $28 $32 $18.75 $22.50 $26.25 $30 Annual Pass Holder $15 ready to try our Swim Squad (see page 21.) 19 SWIM LESSONS Swim Squad Session 1 • September - October Introduction to competitive swimming for ages 6+ LEVEL DAYS Parent/Child Sat DATES Sept. 17 – Oct. 8 TIME 9:45 – 10:15am CLASS # # LESSONS 7466 4 REG/RES/ANN* $20/16/15 Parent/Child M/W Sept. 12 – 21 9:30 – 10am 7480 4 $20/16/15 Swim Squad is a great introduction to competitive swimming. The program is designed for kids who can swim the length of the pool without stopping, and are looking for new challenges in the water. Children will improve their swimming skills, learn turns, how to read a pace clock, and build endurance while gaining the benefit and experience of a team environment. Parent/Child T/Th Sept. 13 – 22 9:30 – 10am 7462 4 $20/16/15 Parent/Child T/Th Sept. 27 – Oct. 6 9:30 – 10am 7464 4 $20/16/15 Parent/Child T/Th Sept. 13 – 22 5:30 – 6pm 7463 4 $20/16/15 Parent/Child T/Th Sept. 27 – Oct. 6 5:30 – 6pm 7465 4 $20/16/15 Preschool Sat Sept. 17 – Oct. 22 10:30 – 11am 7488 6 $30/24/22.50 Preschool M/W Sept. 12 – Oct. 5 11 – 11:30am 7489 7** $35/28/26.25 Preschool M/W Sept. 12 – Oct. 5 5:30 – 6pm 7490 7** $35/28/26.25 Preschool T/TH Sept. 13 – Oct. 6 11 – 11:30am 7491 8 $40/32/30 Preschool T/TH Sept. 13 – Oct. 6 5:30 – 6pm 7501 8 $40/32/30 Our mission is to prepare kids for lifetime of active water enjoyment. Swim School Sat Sept. 17 – Oct. 22 9 – 9:40am 7515 6 $30/24/22.50 Swim School (HS) F Sept. 16 – Oct 14 11 – 11:40am 7538 5** $25/20/18.75 Once a child has attended at least 10 practice sessions, they will earn a Swim Squad Shirt! Swim School M/W Sept.12 – Oct. 5 4:45 – 5:25pm 7506 7** $35/28/26.25 Swim School T/TH Sept. 13 – Oct. 6 6:05 – 6:45pm 7529 8 $40/32/30 Front/Back Crawl Sat Sept. 17 – Oct. 22 9:45 – 10:25am 7516 6 $30/24/22.50 Front/Back Crawl M/W Sept. 12 – Oct. 5 4 – 4:40pm 7511 7** $35/28/26.25 Butterfly/Breaststroke T/TH Sept. 13 – Oct. 6 6:50 – 7:30pm 7530 8 $40/$32/$30 For: Youth who have completed at least 1 introductory level Stroke School course, or level 4 of The American Red Cross LearnTo-Swim Program. Ages 6+ Fee 10-practice card $30/25 with CityCard HS = Home School Lessons *REG/RES/ANN = Regular fee/with CityCard/with annual pass *Denotes 5 & 7-lesson sessions, no lessons 9/26 Session 2 • October - November 20-practice card $50/46 with CityCard LEVEL DAYS DATES TIME CLASS # # LESSONS REG/RES/ANN* Pre-Competitive Swim Practice Sessions Parent/Child Sat Oct. 29 – Nov. 19 9:45 – 10:15am 7478 4 $20/16/15 Day Dates Time Class # Parent/Child M/W Oct. 10 – 19 9:30 – 10am 7469 4 $20/16/15 T/Th Sept. 13 - Dec. 6* 4:25 - 5:25pm 7542 Parent/Child M/W Oct. 24 – Nov. 2 9:30 – 10am 7470 4 $20/16/15 Parent/Child T/Th Oct. 25 – Nov. 3 9:30 – 10am 7471 4 $20/16/15 *No practice Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Nov. 24 SWIM SQUAD Fun Swim Meet A fun meet meet for any members of our Stroke School or Swim Squad. Currents swim meets are relaxed events where everyone is a winner! We do not keep track of places or points; instead we celebrate every swimmer’s individual times and accomplishments. Parent/Child T/Th Oct. 25 – Nov. 3 5:30 – 6pm 7479 4 $20/16/15 Preschool Sat Oct. 29 – Dec. 10 10:30 – 11am 7492 6 $30/24/22.50 Preschool M/W Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 11 – 11:30am 7493 8 $40/32/30 Preschool M/W Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 5:30 – 6pm 7494 8 $40/32/30 Preschool T/Th Oct. 11 – Nov. 3 11 – 11:30am 7495 7** $35/28/26.25 Preschool T/Th Oct. 11 – Nov. 3 5:30 – 6pm 7496 7** $35/28/26.25 Swim School Sat Oct. 29 – Dec. 10 9 – 9:40am 7517 6 $30/24/22.50 Swim School (HS) F Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 11 – 11:40am 7540 5** $25/20/18.75 Swim School M/W Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 4:45 – 5:25pm 7507 8 $40/32/30 Swim School T/TH Oct. 11 – Nov. 3 6:05 – 6:45pm 7532 7** $35/28/26.25 Butterfly/Breaststroke Sat Oct. 29 – Dec. 10 9:45 – 10:25am 7518 6 $30/24/22.50 Butterfly/Breaststroke M/W Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 4 – 4:40pm 7512 8 $40/$32/$30 T/TH Oct. 11 – Nov. 3 6:50 – 7:30pm 7531 7** $35/$28/$26.25 Ages 6+ Fee $7 per individual Front/Back Crawl Day Dates Time Class # *REG/RES/ANN = Regular fee/with CityCard/with annual pass Thursday Dec. 8 4:30 - 6pm 7543 **Denotes 5 & 7-lesson sessions, no lessons 10/20, 10/21, 11/10, 11/11, 11/23, 11/24, &11/26 20 SWIM LESSONS Session 3 • November LEVEL DAYS DATES TIME CLASS # # LESSONS REG/RES/ANN* Parent/Child M/W Nov. 7 – 16 9:30 – 10am 7485 4 $20/16/15 Preschool M/W Nov. 7 – 30 11 – 11:30am 7497 7** $35/28/26.25 Preschool M/W Nov. 7 – 30 5:30 – 6pm 7498 7** $35/28/26.25 Preschool T/Th Nov. 8 – Dec. 1 11 – 11:30am 7499 6** $30/24/22.50 Preschool T/Th Nov. 8 – Dec. 1 5:30 – 6pm 7500 6** $30/24/22.50 Swim School M/W Nov. 7 – 30 4:45 – 5:25pm 7514 7** $35/28/26.25 Swim School T/TH Nov. 8 – Dec. 1 6:05 – 6:45pm 7535 6** $30/24/22.50 Front/Back Crawl M/W Nov. 7 – 30 4 – 4:40pm 7513 7** $35/28/26.25 Butterfly/Breaststroke T/TH Nov. 8 – Dec. 1 6:50 – 7:30pm 7533 6** $30/24/22.50 *REG/RES/ANN = Regular fee/with CityCard/with annual pass **Denotes 6 & 7-lesson sessions, no lessons 11/10, 11/11, 11/23, 11/24, 11/26 DAYS DATES TIME Knowledgeable instructors teach you to swim or help you achieve your aquatics fitness goals. Swimming for fitness reduces stress, builds cardio endurance, and works all the major muscle groups. Swimming is great for lifelong fitness, and is a valuable skill which could help save a life! For ages 16+. All classes meet 6:35 - 7:20 pm. DAYS DATES CLASS # M/W Sept. 12-Oct. 5* M/W Oct. 10-Nov. 2 M/W Nov. 7-Nov. 30* 7544 FEE $35/28/26.25 *7 lesson session, no lessons 9/26 Session 4 • December LEVEL Adult Swim Development & Fitness School CLASS # # LESSONS REG/RES/ANN* Parent/Child M/W Dec. 5 – 14 9:30 – 10am 7487 4 $20/16/15 Parent/Child M/W Dec. 5 – 14 5:30 – 6pm 7476 4 $20/16/15 Preschool M/W Dec. 5 – 21 11 – 11:30am 7504 6** $30/24/22.50 Preschool M/W Dec. 5 – 21 5:30 – 6pm 7505 6** $30/24/22.50 Swim School M/W Dec. 5 – 21 4:45 – 5:25pm 7509 6** $30/24/22.50 Front/Back Crawl M/W Dec. 5 – 21 4 – 4:40pm 7508 6** $30/24/22.50 7545 $40/32/30 7546* $35/28/26.25 *7 lesson session, no lessons 11/23 *REG/RES/ANN = Regular fee/with CityCard/with annual pass **Denotes 6-lesson sessions, no lessons 12/24 – 1/2 American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor To be eligible for this course, candidates must be 16 years of age on or before the final day of class, and must possess and display maturity and self-control. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate skills that meet at least American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Level 4 performance criteria during the pre-course session (first day of class.) A course book will be provided when payment is received. Books should be reviewed before the class begins. Successful participants will receive the Water Safety Instructor Certificate, which recognizes them as possessing the tools to teach course offerings within the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim and Water Safety programs. For: Ages 16+ interested in becoming a professional Swim Instructor. Days Dates Time Class # Fee M/W Oct. 24-Nov. 9 5-9pm 7548 $140 + $39 American Red Cross fee Saturday, Oct. 22 1pm to 4pm McCormick Park (Sorry, no resident discount.) 21 22 PARKS AND PICNIC SHELTERS Parks and Picnic Shelters Parks are available for picnics, family reunions, weddings, and other events. You may reserve the picnic shelters in various parks during these time blocks: 6am to 11am, 12pm to 5pm and 6pm to 10pm, or all day. All shelter reservations require a $100 refundable deposit, $200 with alcohol permit. Shelters with access to electricity* Park Fee/5 hr block Fee for full day Bonner $42 $105 Lafray $42 $105 Pineview $42 $105 44 Ranch $42 $105 Silver Shelter $86 $214 Silver Pavillion $350 $875 Did you know? It’s up to all of us to keep parks and trails safe and clean—and it’s the law! Keep me on a leash in ALL City parks and commuter trails, and within 200 ft. of any trailhead. And don’t forget to scoop the poop—you’ll help keep our parks and water clean. Standard picnic shelters (no electricity access) Thanks for being a responsible pet owner! Greenough $37 $88.50 Franklin $37 $88.50 SS Lions $37 $88.50 Dogs In City Parks and Trails $37 $88.50 • Leashes are required within City limits, including City parks, $37 $88.50 Ron MacDonald Riverfront Trail System and all other public Fort Missoula $37 $88.50 lands, unless otherwise posted. Missoula Animal Control of- Maloney Ranch $37 $88.50 ficers may issue a citation for unleashed animals in parks. Kiwanis $37 $88.50 Playfair Westside * ** 1 standard power outlet per shelter for coffee, warming tray, etc. • Missoula City/County Animal Control is responsible for enforcement of City ordinances and parks regulations regarding To reserve a shelter, phone 721-PARK or come in person to: Parks & Recreation Headquarters, Currents Aquatics Center Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. Alcohol is permitted in some parks with an alcohol permit, fees range from zero to $10 plus deposits. Visit our website, www. missoulaparks.org for more information about park reservations and amenities. Picnic shelters are open to the public, but may be reserved. Parties holding a valid park reservation have the right dogs. Report violations at 541-7387. • Dog owners are responsible for the immediate removal of any waste deposited by his dog on any public land or any private land other than your own. • Use a plastic bag or Mutt Mitts where dispensers are provided. Pet waste in parks detracts from other’s enjoyment of the park and can be unhealthy. to ask that the shelter be vacated. The Bonner Band Shell is also • Some areas on conservation lands are currently posted as available for reservation, see details on the web. “voice restraint” areas—please observe all regulations and No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the following parks, respect wildlife and other park users. and trails: Pineview Park, Greenough Park, MOBASH Skatepark, Westside Park, Memorial Rose Garden, Jacobs Island, Clark The City Council has established City-owned portions of Mount Fork Natural Area Riverfront Park System, Kim Williams Nature Sentinel, Mount Jumbo, North Hills, and Kim Williams Nature Trail, Gregory Park, beneath the Orange Street Bridge and the Trail as voice restraint areas. Voice restraint dog parks are lo- area west of the bridge, or any park that does not have public re- cated in Jacob’s Island, Playfair and Fort Missoula Parks. Visit strooms available. Alcohol permitted in other parks by permit only. www.missoulaparks.org for updated information. 23 QUICK AND EASY REGISTRATION Easy Ways To Register • Register for any program by mail, by telephone at 721-PARK or in person. • To register by mail, please visit www.missoulaparks.org/ register to download and print a registration form. You may also phone 721-PARK to receive a registration form by mail, or you can pick one up at Currents Aquatics Center. Mail-in registration payable by check or money order only • Credit cards accepted via telephone or in person only. • Our friendly customer service staff is on hand at Currents Aquatics Center: Monday–Friday, 6am to 8pm; Saturday, 9am to 7pm; Sunday, 9am to 6pm. • Program fees must be included with registration form. Please note the registration deadline indicated in the class descriptions. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. City Residents: Get Your City Card today and save about 20% on pool admission, passes and punch cards, and most recreation programs! • You must reside within City limits. • Not all Missoula mailing addresses are within city limits. If you are unsure whether your address is within the City, give us a call at 721-PARK. • Come in person to the registration desk at Currents Aquatics Center. Please bring a current billing statement from cable television, a utility bill or voter registration card as proof of residency. • Owning property or a business within Missoula city limits does not constitute city residency. Some program fees are available on a sliding scale. Download grant application at missoulaparks.org or stop by Currents Aquatics Center. Call 721-PARK for more information. Missoula County Park Board has set aside funds specifically earmarked for recreation grants to County residents. City Card Resident Discount Program City residents contribute directly to the operations of Parks and Recreation programs through their property taxes. The Resident Discount Card allows City residents to receive a reduced rate on Parks and Recreation programs and admission to Currents and Splash Montana. Residents who choose not enroll in the Resident Discount Program, and all non-residents, will pay the regular fee for all programs. The Resident Discount is approximately 20 percent (rounded up to the nearest $0.25.) Some programs are exempt from the resident discount including Adult Sports Teams and programs which are contracted with an outside provider. The CityCard is optional and is not required to register for any Parks and Recreation program. The card simply allows City residents to receive a reduced rate if they so desire. 24 • Each family member who wishes to receive the resident discount will need his or her own card. • New cards are $2 each and are valid for one year beginning January 1 and expiring December 31. Renew your card annually for $1. Registering With Your City Card • To receive the resident discount when you register for a program, please present your CityCard. • To recieve the discount for admission to Currents Aquatics Center or Splash Montana, please present your card to the cashier. • The discount is valid for residents whose name and picture appear on the presented card. • Residents will be required to show their CityCard at the first day of a program if they registered by mail at the discounted rate. Non-residents who register as residents by mail will be required to submit the balance prior to continuing in the program. • A complete list of resident discount fees is available at www.missoulaparks.org or at the Parks and Recreation office. • For more information about the Resident Discount program, please call Parks and Recreation at 721-PARK. Parks and Recreation Staff Donna Gaukler, Director ..................................................552-6265 dgaukler@ci.missoula.mt.us David Selvage, Parks Services and Systems Mgr ..........552-6252 dselvage@ci.missoula.mt.us Elizabeth Erickson, Open Space Program Mgr. ...............552-6267 eerickson@ci.missoula.mt.us Neil Miner, Parks and Trails Dev. Mgr .............................552-6264 nminer@ci.missoula.mt.us Morgan Valliant, Conservation Lands Mgr. ......................552-6263 mvalliant@ci.missoula.mt.us Chris Boza, Urban Forester .............................................552-6270 cboza@ci.missoula.mt.us Bob Worthen, Park Maint. Mgr. .......................................552-6269 bworthen@ci.missoula.mt.us Kathy Mehring, Admin. Services Mgr..............................552-6255 kmehring@ci.missoula.mt.us Shirley Kinsey, Recreation Manager ...............................552-6273 skinsey@ci.missoula.mt.us Meg Whicher, Recreation Specialist (MORE)..................552-6271 mwhicher@ci.missoula.mt.us Connect a kid with nature. Teach a child to swim swim.. Grow an active kid. Ryan Yearous, Recreation Specialist (Sports/Youth) ......552-6266 ryearous@ci.missoula.mt.us Eric Seagrave, Aquatics Supervisor ................................552-6274 eseagrave@ci.missoula.mt.us Nikki Perez, Recreation Events Specialist.......................552-6684 nperez@ci.missoula.mt.us Danielle Beaudin, Recreation Support Specialist ............552-6257 • Donate today to Share The Fun and help low-income families sign up for swim lessons, youth recreaƟon programs, outdoor adventures and much more! • Simply add your donaƟon when registering for any program, or give us a call at 721-PARK to donate. • 100% of your donaƟon goes directly to fund a child’s recreaƟon program fees. No giŌ is too small! • DonaƟons to Share The Fun are tax-deducƟble. • Parks & RecreaƟon is commiƩed to serving children of all economic levels in our community so that they may parƟcipate and enjoy the many benefits of acƟve recreaƟon. dbeaudin@ci.missoula.mt.us Paula Fisher, Recreation Suppport Specialist ................552-6256 pfisher@ci.missoula.mt.us Betsy Willett, Office Manager ..........................................552-6258 bwillett@ci.missoula.mt.us Rebecca Goodrich, Communications Specialist..............552-6254 bgoodrich@ci.missoula.mt.us Recreation Resources A Carousel for Missoula...................................................549-8382 Art Museum of Missoula ..................................................728-0447 County Parks Planner, Lisa Moisey .................................258-4716 Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks ...........................542-5500 Fort Missoula Historical Museum ....................................728-3476 Glacier Park Information ..................................................800-338-5072 Little Grizzly Football, Bob Hermes .................................721-1929 Little League Baseball (Ages 6-18) .................................258-6117 Missoula Downtown Association .....................................543-4238 Unfortunately, fundraising can only go so far. More and more families are experiencing economic hardship and requests for recreaƟon assistance conƟnue to exceed available funds. Osprey Baseball ..............................................................543-3300 Missoula Parks & Recreation Rain Line ..........................541-7200 Missoula Softball Association ..........................................721-6770 USFS-Lolo National Forest............................................. 329-3814 Strikers Youth Soccer ..................................................... 370-5050 Won’t you ShareThe Fun with a child? 25 THE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER • CALL 549-8765 Special Interest Classes Getting to Know Your Digital SLR Camera 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Beekeeping Basics 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Tu Th Beekeeping and Hive Management 6-8:30 PM Mo We Introduction to Modern Board Games 6-8:00 PM Fr Designing a Perennial Garden 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Mo Couples Massage 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Fr Private Pilot Ground Training 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Mo We Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events 8 AM-12 PM Fr Active Resistance Training 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fr Tu 9/20-11/1 10/11-10/13 10/17-10/26 10/21-11/4 10/3-10/10 10/7-10/7 10/3-11/23 10/7-10/7 9/16-9/16 $57 $36 $67 $24 $33 $28 $433 $15 $30 Make Your Own Day of the Dead Sugar Skull 6:-9:00 PM Mo Stamping and Card Making Basics 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Tu Creative Doll Making 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Tu Getting Started with Genealogy 2:-4:00 PM We Knitting 101 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Tu Beginning Quilting 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Mo 10/17-10/24 9/13-9/20 10/11-10/11 10/12-11/2 10/11-11/15 10/3-10/24 $38 $35 $34 $59 $72 $89 Computer and Technology Classes iPhone and iPad Basics 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Using Your Mac-El Capitan 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Getting Started with Excel 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Caring For Your Laptop 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Introduction to Lightroom 8:30 AM-4:00 PM File Management Bootcamp 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Beginning Computer Fundamentals 1-4 PM Tu Photoshop for Beginners 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Introduction to QuickBooks 1:00 PM-4:00 PM We 10/12-10/19 Mo We 10/17-10/26 Tu 9/13-9/27 We 10/26-10/26 Fr 10/21-10/21 Mo 10/24-10/24 Th 9/20-9/29 Mo 10/3-11/7 We 9/21-10/5 $46 $90 $146 $42 $103 $49 $89 $90 $45 Word Fast Track-Level I Introduction to WordPress More WordPress Using Windows 10 8:30 AM-4:00 PM 6:00 PM-9:00 PM 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Fr Tu Mo Fr $121 $129 $128 $51 7:00 PM-8:30 PM 7:00 PM-8:30 PM 6:30 PM-8:30 PM 7:00 PM-8:30 PM 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Th 9/15-10/20 We 9/7-10/26 Mo 9/12-11/7 Tu 9/13-11/1 Mo 9/12-10/31 9/30-9/30 10/11-10/25 10/3-10/17 9/9-9/9 Music Classes Classic Rock Beginning Guitar Beginning Group Piano Beginning Ukulele Intermediate Ukulele $66 $81 $104 $84 $82 College Prep and Brush up Classes Essentials of Math Day and Evening Reading & Writing Essentials Day and Evening College Success Program Day and Evening Start Anytime $FREE Start Anytime $FREE Start Anytime $FREE Parent and Family Classes Social Media Challenges 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Th 10/13-10/13 Smoother Mornings 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Tu 9/27-9/27 Helping Your Child Deal with Bullying 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Tu 10/4-10/4 Helping Your Child Handle Peer Pressure 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Tu 9/20-9/20 Sew Fun! Beginning Sewing for Families 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Th 10/6-10/20 Family Yoga (3-5 Year Olds) 11:30 AM-12:15 PM Sa 10/29-11/19 You and Your Kids: Cupcake Decorating 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Sa 10/29-10/29 Brain Gym 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Tu 10/18-10/25 226 www.MissoulaClasses.com • CALL 549-8765 Free Free Free Free $35 $24 $30 $26 THE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER • CALL 549-8765 Arts and Crafts Classes Introduction to Calligraphy 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Copperplate Lettering 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Fundamentals of Drawing 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Anyone Can Draw 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Stained Glass Studio 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Basic Silver Smithing 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Polymer Clay Jewelry 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Introduction to Soldering 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Beginning Watercolor 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Continuing in Watercolor 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Beginning Oil Painting 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Beginning Gouache Painting 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Th 9/15-10/13 Tu 9/13-10/4 Tu 9/13-11/1 Mo 9/12-10/10 We 9/14-11/2 Sa 10/8-10/8 Mo 9/12-9/12 Sa 10/29-10/29 We 9/14-11/2 We 9/7-10/26 Tu 9/13-11/1 Tu 9/13-10/4 $72 $57 $84 $52 $86 $92 $34 $87 $84 $79 $86 $65 Th 9/8-11/10 We 9/14-11/16 We 9/14-11/16 $134 $67 $71 We 9/14-9/14 We 10/12-10/19 We 9/28-9/28 Tu 10/18-10/18 Tu 10/4-10/4 Tu 9/20-9/20 $42 $54 $42 $42 $42 $42 Language Classes Beginning Conversational Chinese 6-8 PM Beginning American Sign Language 6-8:PM Beginning Spanish 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Hands On Cooking Classes Copy Cat Dishes! 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