BRR Fall Session 2 sign-up underway
Fall Session 2 registration is underway at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. Classes run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 19. Members may sign up now through Sept. 23. Non-members may pre-register from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23.
Here are the youth classes offered in Session 2:
MONDAYS
Lil Movers - 10-10:30 a.m. and 5:30-6 p.m. For youth ages 2 to 5 years old. Come and use up some energy and get out the wiggles in the 30 min- ute parent and child class.
Lil Kickers 1 - 4:30-5 p.m. Ages 3-5 - Introduction to dribbling and foot- skills through fun soccer based games in a parent and child class.
Lil Kickers 2 - 5:15-5:45 p.m. Ages 4+ For soccer players who have mas- tered basic dribbling fundamentals and are ready to work on passing and shooting through play based games and activities.
TUESDAYS
Lil Dribblers 1 - 5-5:30 p.m. Beginners ages 3-5. Introductory class to basketball fundamentals. Players will learn to dribble and pass through fun games in a parent and child class
Lil Dribblers 2 - 5:45-6:15 p.m. Preschoolers 4+ For those who have mastered dribbling and passing concepts and are ready to take on more basketball fundamentals.
Dribblers - 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 6+ For those who are ready to improve basketball fundamentals (dribbling, passing, shooting, defense) through drills and games.
Kickers - 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 7+ For players with previous soccer experi- ence who are looking to improve on their dribbling, passing, shooting, and foot skills.
WEDNESDAYS
Kids’ Art Zone - 6-7 p.m. Kids will have the opportunity to explore all that is art through a variety of crafts and play.
5th-6th grade Ball Handling - 6-6:45 p.m. Opportunity for middle school students to develop and improve basketball handling skills.
WEDNESDAYS
Junior High-High School Ball Handling - 7-7:45 p.m. Additional oppor- tunity for junior high students to develop and improve basketball handling skills.
THURSDAYS
Rookie Sports - 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 5-8. Players will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sports including, eld hockey, ultimate frisbee, basketball, soccer, pickleball and more!
FRIDAYS
Homeschool Rec - 11-11:45 a.m. The class is open to youth of all ages in the BFR indoor soccer arena. It offers lots of different physical education opportunities for homeschooled youth.
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