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Sporties for Shorties
McAllister Recreation Center programming updates:
In response to developments regarding COVID-19, out of the health and safety of our children, staff, and community, we feel that it is the best decision at this time to cancel our Sporties for Shorties programs. We look forward to hosting Sporties for Shorties programs again in 2021. We thank you for your patience during these unprecedented times and we will share additional updates as soon as they become available.
The McAllister Center offers children ages 4-5 an opportunity to familiarize themselves with sports through the Sporties for Shorties program. The program was designed to introduce the basic fundamentals of soccer, t-ball, flag football, and basketball through fun and exciting drills. Each program ends with each child receiving his/her first team jersey and participating in a live game!
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 4-5 and focuses on introducing participants to basketball fundamentals such as dribbling and shooting.
This recreational program is a hit for boys and girls ages 4-5, and focuses on teaching the basics of baseball.
The program is offered to boys and girls ages 4-5. The program includes an introduction to soccer and the fundamentals of the game.
This exciting program is offered to boys and girls ages 4-5 and focuses on teaching the fundamentals of football.
In response to developments regarding COVID-19, out of the health and safety of our children, staff, and community, we feel that it is the best decision at this time to cancel our Sporties for Shorties programs. We look forward to hosting Sporties for Shorties programs again in 2021. We thank you for your patience during these unprecedented times and we will share additional updates as soon as they become available.
The McAllister Center offers children ages 4-5 an opportunity to familiarize themselves with sports through the Sporties for Shorties program. The program was designed to introduce the basic fundamentals of soccer, t-ball, flag football, and basketball through fun and exciting drills. Each program ends with each child receiving his/her first team jersey and participating in a live game!
Basketball
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 4-5 and focuses on introducing participants to basketball fundamentals such as dribbling and shooting.
2021 Sporties for Shorties Basketball
- Registration Begins: March 1
- Dates: March 29, 31, April 5, 7
- Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
- Cost: $25 per child
T-Ball
This recreational program is a hit for boys and girls ages 4-5, and focuses on teaching the basics of baseball.
2021 Sporties for Shorties T-Ball
- Registration Begins: April 5
- Dates: May 3, 5, 10, and 12
- Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
- Cost: $25 per child
Soccer
The program is offered to boys and girls ages 4-5. The program includes an introduction to soccer and the fundamentals of the game.
2021 Sporties for Shorties Soccer
- Registration Begins: June 28
- Dates: July 19, 21, 26, and 28
- Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
- Cost: $25 per child
Flag Football
This exciting program is offered to boys and girls ages 4-5 and focuses on teaching the fundamentals of football.
2021 Sporties for Shorties Flag Football
- Registration Begins: August 16
- Dates: September 13, 15, 20, and 22
- Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
- Cost: $25 per child
Contact Us
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Chad Aldridge
Manager
Email
Phone: 765-807-1362
McAllister Recreation Center
2351 N 20th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765-807-1360
Hours
Monday-Friday
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.