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unforgettable
A Message from the Director
Your event will be
for all the right reasons.
Welcome to the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation
Department’s 2014 – 2015 Fall and Winter Activities
Guide. Our goal is to provide quality programs, activities, and facilities that we are known for, and that the
public enjoys. We strive to make it our business to
exceed our customer’s expectations. Our mission
is to provide opportunities for learning and life experiences that enhance the physical, social, cultural, and environmental well-being of our community.
As we celebrated our City’s 100th anniversary, it was
thrilling to see the thousands of people at our parks and
facilities during the Centennial events, Thank you to all
those that helped make the month of April such an incredible time for our community.
I would like to take this opportunity to share some of the major accomplishments
and mention the generous support from community service organizations that our
department has received over the past six months:
West Wetlands Park
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The City of Yuma was recognized for its ongoing dedication to promote the
importance of play in our community by the KaBoom organization as a Playful City
USA for the eighth consecutive year.
Yuma Civic
Center
The Hills Restaurant Patio & Bar
at Desert Hills Golf Course
Yuma Art Center
Choose one of Parks & Recreation’s outstanding facilities as your next
event destination. We have indoor and outdoor venues you can rent to make
your special day perfect. Big or small, a few days or a just a few hours, we have
the venue you are looking for.
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Table of
Contents
Message from the Director . . . . 3
Meet the Leadership Team . . . . . 4
Registration Information . . . . . 5
On a national level, the City was named a Tree City USA for the seventh
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consecutive year. Maintaining over 8,000 trees in the City system is no easy task.
With the help of our certified arborists, and the Yuma Community Tree Board, we
are able to accomplish this feat.
Family Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
As part of the Centennial Celebration, the new Centennial Beach, located
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at the West Wetlands Park, was opened and dedicated on April 10, 2014. The
Parks Division cleared the area and over 96 truckloads of beach sand were hauled
in, creating another beautiful access to the river for all to enjoy.
Tiny Tot Activities . . . . . . . . . .11
On July 18, 2014, the 32nd Street Centennial Mural was unveiled and ded•
icated. This beautiful mural was made possible through the efforts of students from
Kofa, Gila Ridge, and Yuma High schools, the Clean and Beautiful Commission,
the adHoc Public Art Committee, PARC Commission, and local artists.
Art & Culture Activities . . . . . . . . 8
Youth Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Teen Activities . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adaptive Recreation . . . . . . .15
Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Joe Henry Memorial Park, located at 23rd Street and Colorado Street,
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now has a beautiful mural that was made possible by our summer student mural
program and the Yuma Private Industry Council.
Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . 18
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Because of the generosity from the Yuma Rotary Club and the Elks Lodge
#476, we were able to offer free swimming this summer at Marcus Pool and Kennedy Pool. Over 6,000 people took advantage and were able to swim for free.
Adult Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adult Activites . . . . . . . . . . 22
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The Yuma Jaycees donated $14,000 that enabled us to purchase accessible playground equipment and ground cover for the new Yuma Valley Park, located
at 3162 W. 24th Street. They also helped install the playground and other play
equipment, along with spreading and laying the accessible ground cover during
two different occasions.
Golf Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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The Southwest Bow Hunters Association donated $2,000 worth of compound bows, arrows, and targets that will help enhance our youth archery program.
Aquatic Programs . . . . . . . . 29
We will continue to work hard to meet your expectations, and I hope that over the
next six months you will find something of interest and join us in one of the many
programs, special events, or activities. If you have comments or suggestions for
ways that we can better meet your recreational and leisure time needs, feel free to
contact us at parksandrec@yumaaz.gov. Thank you for your support!
Senior Activities . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Senior Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Parks, Facilities &
Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33
Sponsor Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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OUR MISSION:
Enriching lives through quality programs, experiences, and facilities that preserve the past, provide for
the present, plan for the future, and promote the
spirit of fun.
Yuma City Council
Douglas J. Nicholls, Mayor
Cody Beeson, Deputy Mayor
William Craft, Councilmember
Gary Knight, Councilmember
Leslie L. McClendon, Councilmember
Edward C. Thomas, Councilmember
Gary Wright, Councilmember
Yuma Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
City Administrator
Greg Wilkinson
Rex Ijams, Arts & Culture Program Manager
Patrick Quinn, Art Center Production Coordinator
Ana Lazo-Padilla, Marketing Specialist
Corinna Currier, Events Specialist
Anna P. Padilla, Recreation Coordinator
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Christopher Bedinger, Chairman
Rosa Craven
Bill Mosckow
Jonathan Porter, Jr.
Victoria Nguyen
John Stratton
Judy Phillips
Yuma Parks & Recreation Director
Debbie Wendt
Damon Chango
Arts and Culture
Desert Hills Golf Courses &
The Hills Restaurant
Bruce Brown, Golf Operations Manager
Richard Walton, Instructor of Golf
Ronnie Ridgers, Assistant Golf Shop Manager
Forrest Slaughter, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Rita Perez, Restaurant Supervisor
Juan Velasquez, Restaurant Supervisor
ad-hoc Public Art Committee
Judy Phillips, Chairperson
Deanie Anderson
William “Bill” Butler
Shirley Burch Dale
Karen Gillaspie
Teri Ingram
Lia Littlewood
Jane Mitchler
Chris Tortorici
Linda Willets
Community Tree Board
Stacey Bealmear, Chairperson
Jeannie Wah-Gorman
Brian Groth
Mark Headington
John Jackson
Joanne Mosckow
Joel Hubbard, Parks Manager
Jason Jarrett, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Espy Matlock, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Ron Ramirez, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
Program priority registration will be held beginning
Monday, August 25, 2014 for City of Yuma residents
and Tuesday, September 2, 2014 for all other residents, and will continue throughout the fall. On-line
registration will begin on Tuesday, September 2,
2014 for programs not requiring a birth certificate/
registration form. Some programs are limited to the
number of participants and will close when a program fills. If a class or program you are interested in
is full, please ask to be put on a “wait list”. Wait lists
will be used should vacancies occur or class expansion is feasible. Our fall and winter programs begin
September 8, 2014 and run through March 31, 2015.
Various program fees are discounted for qualifying
City of Yuma residents. For the purpose of registration, a Yuma resident is defined as any person living
within the corporate limits of the City of Yuma.
CHILDREN’S AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Age requirements have been established to safely
facilitate age appropriate classes. Children must be
the appropriate age by the first day of class in order
to register – no exceptions. Thank you.
Yuma Civic Center
Jose Baro, YCC Operations Supervisor
Kathy Anderson, YCC Booking & Events Supervisor
Carrie Ring, Events Specialist
Activity Guide Production
Carrie Ring, Events Specialist
Shannon Thomas, Administrative Assistant
Online registration at yumaaz.gov/parksandrec
(Some programs are not available online.)
Walk-In registration is held from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m Monday thru Thursday and 7:00 am to 5:00
pm every other Friday at Yuma City Hall, One City
Plaza. (City Hall is closed on alternate Fridays.)
Registration may also be taken at the Yuma Readiness Community Center at 6550 E. 24th Street, as
well as at the North End Community Center at 160
E. 1st Street. Please call (928) 373-5243 for hours of
operation.
Fax-In registration 24 hours a day using Master-
Card, Discover, Visa, or American Express at (928)
373-5244.
Mail-In registration to Yuma Parks and Recreation,
One City Plaza, Yuma, Arizona, 85364-1436
Phone-In registration using MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express. Our phone line is (928)
373-5243.
After hours drop off registration is available by
using the slot at the front of the Yuma City Hall, One
City Plaza.
Walk in registration will have priority, and you may
be placed on hold or asked to have your call returned based on the volume of customers waiting in
line at the time.
Don’t have time to stand in line? Register online!
Recreation
Joe Cox, Recreation Superintendent
Adam Christensen, Supervisor – Adult Sports
Oscar Chavez, Supervisor – Youth Sports, Teen
Activities, & Outdoor Recreation
Marilyn Lammel, Supervisor – Instructional and
Adaptive Recreation
Kervina Landry, Recreation Coordinator
Nathan Zack, Recreation Coordinator
Pam Zack, Recreation Coordinator
Registration forms are available in the Parks and
Recreation Office. Pick one up, or let us fax or email
one to you today.
CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING
We encourage registrants to consider their
schedule carefully prior to registering for any
program or class offered. A refund, less $5 of
the fee, may be requested prior to the start
of the program. After the program starts, refunds will not be considered. Refunds must be
picked up within 10 days of request or issuance.
Yuma Parks and Recreation reserves the
right to cancel classes/programs due to insufficient registration or other causes be-
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yond our control. A minimum of ten participants are required for programs and classes.
The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation staff reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities, and program participants for potential
future use in advertising brochures, all media
venues, and the City’s web page. All photos
will remain the property of the City of Yuma.
Fees, dates, and times are subject to change.
yumaaz.gov/parksandrec
Yuma Civic Center
1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
928-373-5040
Desert Hills Golf Course
1245 Desert Hills Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
928-373-5220
Yuma Art Center
254 S. Main Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
928-373-5202
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Fall | Winter Guide 2014 - 2015
Parks Maintenance
This fall and winter, Yuma Parks and Recreation
is offering a variety of opportunities for all ages
through recreational programming, classes, and activities, while striving to provide excellent customer
satisfaction at every level.
SIX EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
Registration Information
Meet the Leadership Team
Registration Information
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City Leadership
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Family Events
The City of Yuma will be out bright and early at
Smucker Park on Avenue A, sprucing up and
cleaning up the park, ramada, restrooms, and
playground areas. We are looking for volunteers
to help us lay mulch, paint ramadas, pick-up
trash, remove graffiti, clean the playground units.
Bring the family out to be a part of our Playful
City USA Spruce Up Your Park Day!
Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Smucker Park
Ages: The whole family
Fee: FREE
The Optimist Club of Yuma will be hosting it 27th
Annual Catfish Rodeo! Youth will have the chance
to catch one of ten tagged fish for prizes while they
get fishing pointers from members of the Yuma
Optimist Club and the Arizona Game and Fish
Department. While the Catfish Rodeo is going on
for the youth, all participants and their families are
invited to take part in the Nature Fair that will be
located on the west side of the pond. Kids will be
able to shoot a bow, learn about gun safety, and
learn about animals that live in our Desert environment. Participants should bring their own bait and
fishing gear, but a limited supply of gear is available on loan from Arizona Game and Fish Department. Other partners for this event are U.S. Fish
and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, and the
City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at (928) 373-5243 or Dr. Ray Corona at (928)
726-1100.
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: West Wetlands Park
Ages: 13 and younger with a parent
Fee: FREE
Come Out and Play Day
Bring the kids, the grandparents, and your friends to the
City of Yuma and the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
Annual “Come Out and Play
Day - Day for Kids” event.
Come out and play, swim at
the pool, and slip down the largest “Slip-n-Slide”
in Yuma. There will be water games, splash
contests, relays, the Imagination Playground in a
Box, and lots of prizes will be given away. Local
service and youth sports organizations will be on
hand to pass out information in Sunrise Optimist
Park next to the pool. As always, the Salvation
Army will be serving free hotdogs and soda.
Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Valley Aquatic Center and Sunrise
Optimist Park
Ages: All ages
Fee: FREE
Movie in the Park-‘Hotel Transylvania’
Remember the days of drive-in movies? Parks
and Recreation, Papa Murphy’s, and Bill Alexander Flight-line Mazda Mitsubishi will be bringing
back the days of old, at our Movie in the Park
night. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy
the movie under the stars on a huge blow-up
movie screen. Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort,
Hotel Transylvania, where monsters and their
families can live it up, free from meddling from
the human world. Rated PG with a run time of 91
minutes
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 7:00 pm (Movie starts at dusk)
Location: West Wetlands Park
Fee: FREE for the entire Family
Pizza by the slice will be available to purchase.
No alcoholic beverages allowed.
Children’s Festival of the Arts
A fun, hands on art experience for the whole family. Over 30 booths provided by various community
organizations and
the City of Yuma
Parks and Recreation Department
with art projects
that children can
make and take
home. Numerous
food vendors will
also be available
with a variety of
tasty pleasures.
Entertainment,
music, and
demonstrations
by local artists
will fill the day
and thrill participants. Additionally, a display of
outstanding youth
art work will be
on exhibit at the
Yuma Art Center.
Everyone is welcome!
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Main Street
Ages: All ages
Fee: FREE
The North End Art Walk strolls back into Historic
Downtown Yuma with another fun and eclectic
evening of the best of local Yuma artists! The
North End Art Walk event pairs downtown businesses with local artists providing a wonderful
opportunity for participants to sample the great
businesses downtown and mingle with artists
as they exhibit their works in painting, ceramics,
sculpture, jewelry, and much more! Listen to
great local music groups playing on the street
while many participating businesses will be offering tasty treats for those strolling by. Meet the
businesses, meet the artists! Another free event
brought to you by the City of Yuma Parks, Arts,
and Recreation Commission, and supported in
part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts. For
more information, contact the Yuma Art Center at
(928) 373-5202.
Date: Friday, November 21
Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Historic Downtown Yuma
Fee: FREE
Join us as Parks and Recreation and the Yuma
Regional Medical Center work our way to a happier, healthier, lifestyle. Lots of fun; fitness activities
are sure to keep the heart pumping and the calories burning as you learn different ways to stay fit.
Healthy food and drinks will be available for sale.
The 2015 5K/10K March On City Finals Run & Fun
Walk is at the same time, so start with the run, and
stay for the Family Fitness Fest to find out what else
you can do to stay fit.
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: West Wetlands Park
Fee: FREE
Park Socials
The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation, an
8-time Playful City USA recipient, invites you and
your family to join your neighbors for a play date
at a park near you for fun and games for FREE.
Carver Park
Location: 5th Street & 13th Avenue
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Parkway Place Park
Location: 27th Street & 39th Drive
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2014
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Desert Ridge Park
Location: 26th Place & Avenue 7 ½E
Day: Saturday, December 6, 2014
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Victoria Meadows
Location: 23rd Street & 20th Drive
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2015
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Sanguinetti Park
Location: 8th Ave & 22nd Street
Day: Saturday, February 7, 2015
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Netwest Park
Location: 12th Street & 14th Ave
Day: Saturday, March 14, 2015
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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Fall | Winter Guide 2014 - 2015
27th Annual Catfish Rodeo and
6th Annual Nature Fair
Family Fitness Fest
Family Events
Playful City USA Spruce Up Your Park Day!
North End Art Walk
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Fun, Family Events
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Art classes and programs for youth and adults. These classes take place at the Yuma Art
Center, unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required for all programs and workshops.
Arts & Culture Activities
Fall | Winter Guide 2014 - 2015
Children will learn to express feelings and creativity through interactive story time with puppets,
music, and art.
Session I: September 10 – October 1
Session II: October 8 – October 29
Session III: November 5 – November 26
Session IV: January 7 – January 28
Session V: February 4 – February 25
Session VI: March 4 – March 25
Session VII: April 1 – April 22
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Location: Classroom 2
Ages: Infant – 5 years
Session Fee: $50; $35 with City resident credit
(fee includes 1 adult and up to 2 children (per
family). $5 for each additional child.
Dynamite Dancers
Kids will develop their abilities in dance in a wide
variety of popular music styles. A recital for family
and friends will be presented at the end of each
session. Simple costumes may be required. No
special shoes required.
Session I: September 18 – October 23
Session II: October 30 – December 11
*No program on Thursday, November 27
Session III: January 8 – February 12
Session IV: February 19 – March 26
Session V: April 2 – May 7
Kids Kakes
Learn the basic techniques of cake decorating and
create yummy art pieces.
Session I: September 13
Session II: October 25 (Halloween)
Session III: November 22 (Thanksgiving)
Session IV: December 13 (Christmas)
Session V: January 31
Session VI: February 14 (Valentine’s)
Session VII: March 14
Session VIII: April 4 (Easter)
Days: Saturday
Time: 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Location: Classroom 1
Ages: 8 – Teen
Session Fee: $16; $13 with City resident credit
plus supplies
Art Exploration
This class will introduce students to the world of art,
encouraging them to explore and use their imagination to create a piece of art by using different
mediums and materials.
Session I: September 20
Session II: October 18
Session III: November 15
Session IV: December 20
Session V: January 17
Session VI: February 21
Session VII: March 21
Days: Saturday
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ages: 6 – 12
Location: Classroom 2
Session Fee: $16; $13 with City resident credit
Beginning Cosplay Workshop
Students will learn about the performance art of cosplay through wig styling, basic prop building, make
up, and simple and easy fabric projects in order to
accurately portray several chosen characters.
Session I: October 7 – October 28
Days: Tuesday
OR
Session II: March 5 – March 26
Days: Thursday
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Holiday Art Smart Camp
Young artists will experience creativity by making
festive projects such as ornaments, greeting cards,
and many more. Please provide snacks and lunch
each day.
Dates: December 16 – December 19
Days: Tuesday – Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ages: 6 – 15
Location: Classroom 1 and 2
Fee: $43; $31 with City resident credit
Infinite Imagination Youth Theater
presents “Cinderella Kids”
Kids learn new skills in live theater like acting, singing, dancing, costumes, sets and more as they work
together to produce a play. Please provide lunch
and snacks each day. Auditions held the first day of
class. Dress rehearsals the week of May 5 – 7 from
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Performances on Friday and
Saturday, May 8 and 9 at 7:00 pm
Dates: February 28 – May 2
Days: Saturday
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Classroom 2
Ages: 8 – 16
Fee: $100; $75 with City resident credit
Open Pottery Studio
Sign up for a self-paced class to work on self directed projects. An instructor is on-site for guidance.
Firing fee included when you register for a session.
Session I: September 11 – October 2
Session II: October 9 – October 30
Session III: November 6 – December 4
*No program on Thursday, November 27
Session IV: January 8 – January 29
Session V: February 5 – February 26
Session VI: March 5 – March 26
Session VII: April 2 – April 23
Days: Thursday
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Studio 2 and 3
Ages: 14 – Adult Session Fee: $80; $65 with City resident credit; $13
drop in per class plus additional fees for clay and
firing determined by individual needs.
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Once Upon a Time
Come explore and experience the wonders of clay
and learn the basic techniques of hand building,
and how to glaze to create imaginative and incredible pieces.
Session I: September 8 – October 13
Session II: October 20 – November 24
Session III: January 5 – February 23
*No program on Monday, January 19 and
Monday, February 16
Session IV: March 2 – April 6
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 6 – Adult
Session Fee: $62; $47 with City resident credit
(fee includes 1 adult and 1 child); Immediate family
members may also participate for $10 per person
Ages: 13 – 17
Location: United Building
Session Fee: $60; $45 with City resident credit
Supplies included.
Arts & Culture Activities
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Young dancers will experiment and explore their
Location: Classroom 2
movement and rhythm through music. A short recit- Ages: 6 – 10
al will be presented for family and friends during the Session Fee: $44; $30 with City resident credit
last class of each session. Simple costumes may
be requested. No special shoes required.
Painting for Creativity
Session I: September 16 – October 21
A guided class designed to help children experience,
Session II: October 28 – December 9
play and enjoy painting on canvas. They will also
*No program on Tuesday, November 11
learn to analyze, appreciate, and critique their own
Session III: January 6 – February 10
artwork.
Session IV: February 17 – March 24
Session I: September 16 – October 7
Session V: March 31 – May 5
Session II: October 14 – November 4
Days: Tuesday
Session III: November 18 – December 9
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Session IV: January 6 – January 27
Location: Classroom 2
Session V: February 3 – February 24
OR
Session VI: March 3 – March 24
Session VII: March 31 – April 21
Session I: September 26 – October 31
Days: Tuesday
Session II: November 7 – December 19
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
*No program on Friday, November 28
Location: Classroom 1
Session III: January 9 – February 13
Ages: 5 – 15
Session IV: February 20 – March 27
Session Fee: $52; $37 with City resident credit
Session V: April 3 – May 8
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Classroom 2
Ages: 3 – 5
Session Fee: $42; $28 with City resident credit
Twinkle Toes
Family Pottery
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Art & Culture Activities
Mixed Media Painting
Introduction to mixed media and oil painting, basic
material and techniques. This class will emphasize the preparation of canvas and other surfaces,
brush and knife techniques, process of collage,
and use of other found objects and resources.
Session I: September 18 – October 23
Session II: October 30 – December 11
*No program on Thursday, November 27
Session III: January 8 – February 12
Session IV: February 19 – March 26
Session V: April 2 – May 7
Days: Thursday
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Classroom 1
Ages: 17 – Adult
Session Fee: $60; $45 with City resident credit;
plus materials and supplies
Salsa 101
Fun and energetic salsa dance will keep you moving. You will learn everything you need to know
and apply it to the dance floor. No partner needed.
No dance experience required! Taught by professional dancer April Munoz.
Session I: September 4 – September 25
Session II: October 2 – October 23
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly
Busy People
In just a few hours you can learn enough about
playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons
to do it. This crash course will teach you some
basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar.
Class limited to 15 students. For more information,
please visit www.instantguitarnow.com.
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: United Building
Ages: 13 – Adult
Fee: $13; $9 with City resident credit; plus $45
instructional/materials fee payable to the instructor
Instant Piano for Hopelessly
Busy People
In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of
the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.
You can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any
song in this one session. Any song, any style, any
key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already
know enough to enroll in this workshop.
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 6:40 pm – 9:40 pm
Location: United Building
Ages: 13 – Adult
Fee: $13; $9 with City resident credit; plus $45
instructional/materials fee payable to the instructor
Tiny Tots is designed for children ages 3 – 5 to learn and practice educational and developmental skills. Children will gain confidence and social interaction. The class will be introduced
to colors, numbers, shapes, letters, sign language, beginning Spanish, and safety concepts.
During class time we will utilize songs, art projects, craft projects, games, and various activities
to promote learning about the world around us. Children must be fully potty trained before starting class; no pull-ups permitted. Parent handbooks are distributed the first day of each session.
Parents/Guardians do not stay for class, unless otherwise noted.
Tiny Tots
Little Steps Play Group
Session I: September 2 – October 9
Session II: October 13 – November 20
*No program on Tuesday, November 11
Christmas Mini Session: December 1 – December
18
Session III: January 5 – February 12
*No program on Monday, January 19
Session IV: February 17 – March 26
Session V: April 6 – May 14
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 3 – 5
Session Fee: $150; $120 with City resident credit
Christmas Mini Session: $75; $60 with City resident credit
Additional requirement: We have a monthly snack
calendar and all parents are required to participate
in providing a healthy snack. Please see your
instructor for more details.
This program is designed for you and your child to
play, socialize, and enjoy together through organized activities and free time. Tumbling mats will
be placed on the floor for crawling. Each week we
will do an activity designed to enhance fine motor
skills through sensory activities. Group interaction in this parent/tot class will be encouraged, as
there will be many new friends to meet.
Session I: October 20 – November 24
Session II: January 26 – March 2
Session III: March 9 – April 13
Days: Monday
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Yuma Readiness & Community Center
Ages: 9 months – 2 years
Session Fee: $15; $12 with City resident credit
Fire Truck Fitness
This high energy fitness class encourages
healthy habits while
“working out” with a
real firefighter. Your
child will learn about
how to have a healthy
heart and muscles
through simple fitness
routines that incorporate stretching, jogging, push-ups, sit-ups
and jumping jacks.
Kick the cardio up a
notch with obstacle
courses. This class
will be approximately
50 minutes of fitness
followed by 10 minutes
of learning healthy
eating habits. Fruit or
vegetable snack is provided.
Session I: October 17 – November 21
Session II: February 6 – March 13
Session III: April 10 – May 15
Days: Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 3 – 5
Session Fee: $19; $15 with City resident credit
*Led by City of Yuma Parks and Recreation and
Fire Department Staff
Fall into Crafts
Fall is a special time of year! Feel that coolness
coming in the air! With crafts like pine cone owls,
and fall leaf letters, the Autumn touch just makes
life better!
Date: Saturday, October 11
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
Frozen Fun
Do you like the movie Frozen? Come sing the
songs, and make crafts inspired by the show!
Even build a snowman!! Let us go and use frozen
paints, make reindeer antlers, and make your own
Olaf!!!
Date: Saturday, November 29
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
Colors
Take the colors of the rainbow and get crazy! We
will go beyond finger paints to create “stained
glass” pictures. Tots will get to use colorful
buttons to make their own initial letters. Try out
marble painting, and painting with crazy sponge
brushes too.
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
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Learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and how
to glaze, decorate, and create unique pieces of
artwork, from bowls to pieces with handles. The
workshop is taught by Flagstaff artist Alma Angelina Aispuro.
Session I: November 4 – November 14
*No program on Tuesday, November 11
Session II: December 2 – December 12
Days: Tuesday – Friday
Time: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Ages: 14 – Adult
Location: United Building
Session Fee: $60; $55 with City resident credit;
plus $80 instructional fee payable to the instructor
Session III: October 30 – November 20
Session IV: January 8 – January 29
Session V: February 5 – February 26
Session VI: March 5 – March 26
Session VII: April 2 – April 23
Days: Thursday
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Classroom 2
Ages: 14 – Adult
Session Fee: $13; $9 with City resident credit; plus
$40 instructional fee payable to the instructor
Tiny Tot Activities Wheel Throwing Workshop
Tiny Tot Activities
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Youth Activities
Cake Pop Creations
Our instructors will help guide and teach girls with
techniques to practice the trends – try wild color
combinations and designs, from glitter to stripes,
dots to rainbows, we have everything to get your
fingertips looking GLAM!
It’s a cake pop explosion!
Let’s make a fun little
treat that’s sure to bring
many smiles as you eat!
With different ways to
sprinkle and ice, we just
know you’ll make
something nice! Get
ready to bake and pop,
for this is some fun you
cannot top!
Date: Saturday, September 20
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 8 – 12
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
Fall into Crafts
Fall is a special time of year! Feel that coolness
coming in the air! With crafts like pine cone owls,
and fall leaf letters, the Autumn touch just makes
life better!
Date: Saturday, October 11
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
Halloween Make-Up Tricks
When your Halloween make-up is done right, it is
easy to give someone a fright! Learn the tricks of
applying make-up for Halloween and how to complete a picture perfect look. During class we will go
over comic, skull, and animal inspired faces. Time
is allowed for practice and to ask the instructor
questions on all types of costume make-up. Each
participant will receive a small make-up kit to use
in class.
Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 10 – 14
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
Parents Night Out
Have a date night and let us take care of the kiddos! Good times, food, and fun are just waiting for
them with the total package of pizza and games –
giving parents the opportunity to unwind and relax
for a date. *Please do not send your child with any
electronics or valuables.
Date: Friday, October 24, 2014 and Friday, March
20, 2015
Time: 5:15 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness & Community Center
Ages: 7 – 13
Fee: $15, $10 for each additional child
BAM! POW! KABOOM! Calling All Super Heroes!
Does your child find super hero’s marvelous, astonishing, and incredible? Imagination is all that is
needed as we zoom around the park and pretend
we are battling the forces of evil! We will make super
hero themed crafts such as capes, masks, swords,
and play games. Come dressed as your favorite
super hero and take part in a costume parade. Food
and cotton candy will be served.
Are you a budding designer? Show off your talents
and make your own headbands, wrap bracelets,
jewelry, bags, and accessories. On the last day of
class, designers will host a mini fashion show with
hair and make-up all done-up. Get your cameras
ready!
Date: February 5 – 26
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $19; $15 with City Resident Credit
Date: Saturday, January 24
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Joe Henry Park, Ramada # 1
Ages: All youth
Fee: $15
Date: Saturday, November 22
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
Mix up techniques and textures to find your own
unique style. Everyone is different and so is their
creation. Step by step instructions have the youth
making art that is picture perfect.
Date: March 4 – 25
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness & Community Center
Ages: 7 – 12
Fee: $19; $15 with City resident credit
Do you like the movie Frozen? Come sing the
songs, and make crafts inspired by the show!
Even build a snowman!! Let us go and use frozen
paints, make reindeer antlers, and make your own
Olaf!!!
Date: Saturday, November 29
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
It’s a P-A-R-T-Y! Start off by making sweet snacks,
and spend an evening playing wild and wacky
girly games. Shh! This is exclusively for girls – NO
BOYS ALLOWED!
Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 8 – 12
Fee: $13; $10 with City resident credit
Winter Break Scrapbooking
Things That Fly
A combination of the science of how it flies and the
fun of seeing what flies the farthest! Make hovercrafts, planes, cars, and boats.
Dates: January 7 – 28
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness & Community Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $19; $15 with City resident credit
If your little beauty likes to be pampered, then this
class is scrubba-dub-dub terrific! Together, moms
and daughters can make their very own soaps,
body scrubs, shaving lotion, and lip gloss.
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 10 and up
Fee: $14 for each mother/daughter pair
(Additional girls are $5 each)
Draw, Paint, and Create
Frozen Fun
You bring in the photos and we bring in the fun!
Kids will make an album uniquely their own. Create
a lasting memoir to show off photos of family,
friends, pets, and hobbies with stickers and memorabilia. Music, snacks, and good times are in store.
Date: December 29 – 31
Days: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 8 – 14
Fee: $20
Tween Crafts for Mom & Daughter(s)
Science Discovery
The goal is to see what can we make fizz, foam, and
explode in this exciting and fun science class. We’ll
study cause and effect of common household ingredients in a not so common way.
Date: February 4 – 25
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness & Community Center
Ages: 8 – 12
Fee: $19; $15 with City resident credit
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Fingertip Fashion
Stylin’
Youth Activities
All programs are designed to allow your child to socialize in a safe environment that promotes
learning, skill development, and independence. These classes are intended for children who
are a minimum of 6 years old and have completed Kindergarten, unless otherwise noted.
Please note: In order to help your child gain independence, we ask that parents not stay in
the classroom while the class is in session. A separate room is available for parents to wait for
their child if they do not wish to leave the site. All children must be signed in/out by a parent or
guardian for each program. Pre-registration is required; no on-site registration will be accepted.
Super Heroes
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Navigate down the haunted Colorado River, if you
dare! A spooky Halloween canoe trip is a great way
to celebrate the season. Zombies may be around
every corner on this horrific excursion. Get your
friends together and join in the fun.
Date: Saturday, November 1
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Gateway Park
Ages: 14 – 19
Fee: $5 per person
Hoops 2 on 2 Half Court Basketball
Tournament
Let’s shoot some hoops! Fun, fast, and exciting
basketball hits the scene this fall in this first time
event. Each team is guaranteed 3 games. Round
robin format followed by a playoff bracket. Maximum of 3 players per team.
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Yuma High School
Divisions: Boys and Girls
Ages: U14, U16, U18
Registration: September 2 – October 30
Fee: $10 per participant
Gobble, Gobble! Get your team ready to compete
in this pre-Thanksgiving “5 on 5” Flag Football
Tournament. Each team will be guaranteed at
least 3 games. This fast paced game will be full of
excitement and keep everyone moving. Flags and
balls will be provided.
Date: Saturday, November 22
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Kennedy Athletic Complex
Grades: 8 – 12
Registration: October 6 – November 13
Fee: $10 per participant
The Blitz is on! The 4th Annual 5 on 5 Flag Football
Classic returns for another year of fantastic football
fun. Each team will be guaranteed at least 3 games.
All challengers come out and have a great time
competing against friend and foe. Get your teams
together now and get ready for the BLITZ. Flags
and balls will be provided.
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Elena Orendain Curtis Complex
Grade: 8 – 12
Registration: January 5 – February 12
Fee: $10 per participant
Yuma Babe Ruth Baseball (Co-Sponsor)
The big boys are back and swinging for the fences!
Yuma Babe Ruth is excited about bringing another
season of fundamentally sound competitive baseball
to the Yuma community. An original birth certificate
is required at the time of registration for new players. For more information, call Enrique Porches at
(928) 941-1856.
Season: April – June
Ages: 13 – 15
Registration: September 2 – March 12
Fee: $75
Go out, and have fun!
INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Yuma Parks and Recreation welcomes individuals with disabilities into any programs and activities offered in the Fall and Winter Activities Guide. In order to provide a successful experience,
we invite you to call Marilyn Lammel at (928) 373-5243 or email Marilyn.Lammel@yumaaz.
gov to discuss any reasonable accommodations needed at least two weeks before the class is
scheduled to begin. If you need a sign language interpreter, we request at least 72 hours notice.
Let’s Go to the Movies
Fishing for Fun and a Potluck
Circle of Friends is off to the movies. Enjoy the
beautiful Historic Yuma Theatre as we watch a
fun and family oriented PG movie. We will have
popcorn and sodas, too! Please call or email
with questions.
Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Historic Yuma Theatre
Ages: All ages are welcome, parents or chaperones must stay with anyone under the age of 14.
Fee: Free to all adaptive recreation participants
Bait? Check. Rod and reel? Check. Fun? Check!
We will provide equipment for everyone to take
turns fishing from the fishing docks at Gateway Park. Join in as we place our hooks in the
water in hopes of snagging the catch of the day.
Afterwards, a potluck is waiting at the ramada.
Please call or email with questions.
Date: Wednesday, February 25
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Gateway Park, Ramada #37
Ages: 8 and up
Fee: Free to all adaptive recreation participants
Washoes and Cornhole Tournament
This friendly competition will have us forming 2
person teams and having a fun and social time
tossing beanbags or washers. Both games are
popular versions of the classic game Horseshoes.
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Ages: 8 and up
Fee: Free to all adaptive recreation participants
Take YCAT to the park!
Follow us:
@TheYCAT
$2 Regular Fare
$5 Day Pass
New Years Skate Competition
Drop in the New Year with a twist! Test your skateboarding skills against other skaters from around
the desert southwest. The open skate competition
will be incredible and will highlight each skater’s
style and technique. This will be a night of music,
friends and fun. For more information call Oscar
Chavez at 929-373-5234.
Date: Friday, January 9
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Kennedy Skate Park
Fee: $1 drop–in (per participant)
These activities are offered and intended for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and their accompanying family or friends. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
No on-site registration will be accepted. Please keep in mind, anyone planning on attending the
program or event is subject to the registration fee. This includes caregivers, chaperones, and
family members.
Bus Operation Hours:
Monday to Friday: 5:50am – 7:30pm
Saturday: 9:15am – 7:00pm
Greyhound Lines tickets sold here!
(928) 783-2235
2715 East 14th Street Yuma, AZ
www.ycat.az.gov
Halloween Party & Potluck
Intro to Cheerleading
It’s no trick – treats are waiting at the Circle of
Friends annual Halloween Party. We invite you
to have a blast dancing to the music, take part in
a costume contest, play games, and enjoy dinner
and sweets. Please call or email with questions.
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: All ages are welcome, parents or chaperones must stay with anyone under the age of 14
Fee: $2 and a dish or dessert to share
Rah Rah Rah!! Bring your pom-poms and learn
a few basic cheer techniques at this loud and
fun performance workshop. Our instructor will
go over cheer skills and a mini-cheer routine.
Please dress in sporty clothing and wear gym
shoes.
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 8 and up, all levels of ability are welcome
Fee: $3
Circle of Friends
Parks and Recreation has partnered with Circle of Friends, a group of volunteer individuals that help promote activities,
sports, and lasting friendships for people of all ages with disabilities. Circle of Friends meets every Wednesday from
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. If you would like to get involved with Circle of Friends or would like more information, please contact
Diana Flermoen at (928) 314-0154 or Marilyn Lammel, Recreation Supervisor, at 373-5243.
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3rd Annual “Turkey Bowl” 5 on 5 Flag
Football Tournament
4th Annual “Spring Time Blitz” 5 on 5
Flag Football Classic
Adaptive Recreation
Teen Activities
Haunted Halloween Teen Canoe Trip
Adaptive Recreation
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Youth Sports Co-Sponsored
Yuma Youth Soccer Association (YYSA)
Give it a kick with YYSA! An original birth certificate is required at the time of registration for new
players. Picture day is January 17. For more information, please email yumayouthsoccer@yahoo.
com. Child must be 3 years of age by August 1,
2014. Registration fee includes uniform, referees,
and pictures.
Ages: 3 – 18, boys and girls (Players cannot be 18
years of age prior to August 1, 2014)
Early registration: August 18 – September 18
Late registration: September 22 – October 2
Season: January – March
Fee: $70 (early); $90 (late)
YFTL has promoted girl’s fast-pitch softball and
tee-ball for over 3 decades and continues to provide fundamental athletic opportunities for youth in
our area. An original birth certificate is required at
the time of registration for new players. No tryouts
will be held. Draft day for coaches is March 4,
2015. For more information, call (928) 750-8184 or
e-mail YumaFTL@gmail.com
Ages: 3 – 6 (T-Ball) boys and girls; Ages 6 – 14
(Mini Sox - 14U) girls
Registration: September 2, 2014 – February 26,
2015
Season: April thru June
Fee: $55 – T-Ball, $65 - Mini Sox – 14U, (Fee
includes uniform and pictures)
Catch & Go Flag Football
Yuma Catch & Go Flag Football is a member of the
NFL FLAG Program. Our program provides a fun
and exciting game of non-contact flag football for
boys and girls, ages 5 - 14. Kids learn the game
and get to wear official NFL team flag football jerseys. Register on-line at www.catchgoflagfootball.
com or at the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation
Department.
Ages: 5 – 14; boys and girls
Registration: November 24 – January 29
Season: March – June
Fee: $90.00
Catch & Go Cheerleading Program
Ages: 5 – 14 girls
The following walk-up registration locations will be
listed on the website: December 6, January 24,
and February 14. For more information, call Charlie Castaneda at (923) 246-0708 or email
catchgoflagfootball@yahoo.com
Season: March thru June
Fee: $90.00
Yuma Boys Baseball League (YBBL)
Nearly a century of providing youth baseball in the
Yuma community. An original birth certificate is
required at the time of registration for new players.
For more information or if you are interested in
coaching please contact us at www.yumaboysbaseballleague.com
Ages: 5 – 12
On-line registration: September 2, 2014 – March 7,
2015 at www.yumaboysbaseballleague.com
Registration: September 2, 2014 – March 5, 2015
at Yuma Parks and Recreation Office
Season: March thru June
Fee: $75 (includes a $10.00 picture package)
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Yuma Heat Swim Team
The Heat is Yuma’s year-round competitive &
social swim team. A member of United States
Swimming, Inc (USA Swimming) the Heat will
compete throughout Arizona, Southern California, and beyond! Competitive swimming is NOT
required. Individuals aged six and older are welcome to participate, regardless of ability. Adults
are invited to join the growing Masters (19 and up)
group. Beginner to veteran, with six (6) distinct
practice groups, everyone has a place at Yuma
Heat. Professional coaching, great people, fun in
the water … what are you waiting for? For further
information, contact Head Coach, Marcel Da Ponte
at (928) 580-9580, email yumaswims@yumaheat.
org or visit www.yumaheat.org
Pee Wee Basketball
A beginner’s basketball program designed to introduce boys and girls in 2nd and 3rd grade to the
great game of basketball. Basketball skill fundamentals, team concepts, and game strategy will be
introduced. All games will be played on Saturdays.
Fee includes team and individual pictures.
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Registration: August 25 – September 4
Season: September thru November
Fee: $45; $32 with City resident credit
Boy’s Jr. High Basketball
Offered to boys in 7th and 8th grade. Fee includes
team and individual pictures.
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Registration: September 2 – October 2
Season: November – December
Fee: $51; $36 with City resident credit
Girl’s Cricket Basketball
Offered to girls in 4th – 6th grade. Fee includes
team and individual pictures.
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Registration: September 2 – October 2
Season: November thru December
Fee: $51; $36 with City resident credit
Boy’s Grasshopper Basketball
Offered to boys in 4th – 6th grade. Fee includes
team and individual pictures.
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Registration: September 29 – December 23
Season: January – March
Fee: $51; $36 with City resident
Girl’s Basketball
Offered to girls in 6th – 8th grade. Fee includes
team and individual pictures.
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Registration: September 29 – December 23
Season: January – March
Fee: $51; $36 with City resident credit
Advantage Youth Tennis
Players will learn the fundamentals of the game in
a safe, fun, and lively atmosphere through a combination of tennis related games and instruction.
Students will learn basic tennis strokes, scoring,
match play, and the importance of sportsmanship.
Advantage Youth Tennis is taught by PTR Certified
Professional, Allen Grimes.
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Session I: September 30 – November 6
Session II: January 6 – February 12
Time: Ages 8 – 11 6:00pm to 7:00 pm
Ages 12 – 14 7:00pm to 8:00 pm
Session Fee: $45.00
Fast Feet - 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk
for Youth
With grant support from the Foundation of YRMC,
to encourage youth to get active, be healthy and
to start a running program, we are able to offer our
annual 5K/10K Runs and Walks for FREE. Available to the first 100 Yuma school children in kindergarten through eighth grade that register in each
of our six runs during the early registration period
only. Note: A child may participate in all of the
runs/walks, but can only be registered for one run/
walk at a time. If registered after pre-registration or
on-site the day of the race, regular fees will apply.
The Fun Runs and Walks are a great way to introduce children to the joy of running at a young age,
develop healthy habits that they will stick with for
life.
Upon completion of each run/walk, all Fast Feet
participants will receive their official running time
and be recognized during the medal presentation,
with special tokens earned for completing the 5K
Run (3.1 miles) or the 10K Run (6.2 miles). In addition, medallions are awarded to gold, silver, and
bronze winners in each separate age group (9 and
under, 10-12, 13-15).
The schedule for the 5K/10K Fun Run & Walk
Series is located in the Adult Sports section of
the guide on page 23.
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Feel the rush of learning to play in-line hockey.
This fast paced game is sure to excite all participants, and have them trying their very best. An
original birth certificate is required at the time of
registration for new players. Draft evaluation dates
mandatory for all new and unprotected players
unless it is approved in advance by the board. For
more information, contact Annie (928) 750-2112
(annie.rejon@gmail.com) or Christy (928)246-8932
or go to www.yumahockey.com
Special Registration: August 20, 2014 from 6:00
pm - 8:00 pm at the Yuma Civic Center
Ages: 5 – High School; Boys and Girls
Registration: at City of Yuma Parks and Recreation, available thru September 4
Season: September – November
Skills Evaluation/ On Site Registration and Team
Drafts: September 8th (High School); September
9th (Pee Wee); September 10th (Squirts); September 11th (Mites). Draft held at Kennedy Hockey
Rink at 5:30 pm; must have necessary equipment.
Fee: $65
Yuma Youth Fast Pitch & T-ball League
(YFTL)
Youth Sports Programs
Yuma Youth In-line Hockey League
Youth Sports Programs
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Outdoor Recreation
Canoe or Kayak the Colorado River
Let’s go fishing for the day at Mittry Lake! Experience a day of fishing with family and friends. We
provide all fishing supplies and transportation.
Participants may bring their own fishing gear.
*Please bring a hat, plenty of drinking water, and
sun protection.
(Arizona Fishing License required if 10 yrs or older.)
Date: Saturday, September 20
Time: 6:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Riverside Outdoor Education Center
Ages: 6 – 13
Fee: $30; $20 with City resident credit
Schedule your own private canoe or kayak trip.
The City of Yuma’s Parks and Recreation Department offers day and evening guided canoe or kayak trips down the Colorado River and its surrounding wetlands. Groups of 10 to 60 people can be
accommodated. Special provisions must be made
prior to the trip. The guided trip does require participants to paddle their canoe or kayak. Paddling
instruction is given prior to the trip. Paddlers should
wear a hat, appropriate clothing and footwear;
bring sun protection, insect repellant, and drinking
water. The meeting place will be arranged at the
time of registration. If you have any questions
regarding the physical requirements, call Parks and
Recreation for trip options. Call (928) 373-5000,
#5261.
(Requests must be made at least three weeks
before desired date.)
Trips: $20 per person (transportation included
Participants must be 6 years or older
• Minimum group of 10 required to schedule a trip.
Kid’s Archery Clinic
Are you curious about how to shoot a bow? Come
and see how much fun archery really is! This is an
introduction to the international sport of archery in a
recreational, safe, and fun environment. All equipment is provided. Please bring water and wear
closed toe shoes.
Session I: Saturday, October 4
Session II: Saturday, February 21
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Riverside Park
Ages: 8 – 15
Session Fee: $30; $20 with City resident credit
Saturday,
December 13
Presented by:
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Call 928-373-5243 for info
Canoe the Colorado with Parks & Rec
December 4, 2014
Yuma Civic Center
Time 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
General Admission:
$10 registration includes famous Tri-Tip Lunch
Vendor Registration:
$50 includes booth space, table & chairs, and Tri-Tip lunch
To purchase tickets and register:
yumaaz.gov/parksandrec | 928-373-5243 | on-site
Proudly sponsored by:
Toro, Hunter Industries, Yuma Nursery, RDO Equipment
Do you have an idea for a program or activity?
We’d like to hear from you!
Email your ideas to parksandrec@yumaaz.gov
10:00 am-4:00 pm
19th Annual Sports Turf, Tree & Landscape Expo
Golf Tournament
Wednesday, December 3rd | Noon
$50/player includes greens fee, cart, prizes and food
Register by calling Rich Walton - 373-5209
From December to March, join us as we canoe
down the river. Five scheduled canoe trips are
planned so check out the listing below, pick your
trips and invite a friend or bring the family. No prior
canoeing experience is needed, as our staff will
provide brief paddling instructions. Pre-registration
is required.
“Harvest Moon” November Canoe Trip
View a spectacular Harvest Full Moon during this
relaxing float down. Fall in the Desert Southwest,
brings clear and amazing starlit nights. Celebrate
the season with cider, cheese, crackers, and a
riverside campfire social. Come enjoy the full moon
as it rises over the historic Ocean to Ocean Bridge.
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Gateway Park
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $25 per person
“Discovery” December Canoe Trip
Today the Mighty Colorado River is a life giving
managed waterway. Flowing through seven states
and two countries, this resource provides water,
energy, and life to millions inhabiting the western
United States and northern Mexico. Come enjoy
and discover today’s Colorado River.
Try something new this year! A new year is sure to
bring new beginnings. A quick trip down river is a
great way to start 2015. Whether you paddle fast or
relax and float, join us on this super fun New Year’s
canoe trip.
Date: Saturday, January 31
Time: 10:00 am
Location: West Wetlands
Ages: 6 and up, parents/guardian must stay with
children under 16
Fee: $20 per person
“Fantastic” February Canoe Trip
The Colorado River is an oasis to many animal
species. Let’s explore the lower Colorado and
attempt to get an up close look at various birds and
native animals that inhabit our desert sanctuary.
Bring your binoculars and a lunch on this special 4
hour float.
Date: Saturday, February 7
Location: Gateway Park
Time: 9:00 am
Ages: 6 and up, parents/guardian must stay with
children under 16
Fee: $30 per person
“Sunset” March Canoe Trip
For thousands of years, Yumans have navigated
the Colorado River using everything from dugout
canoes to steamships. While times have changed,
our amazing Sonoran Desert sunsets continue to
fill the horizon with color and awe. Come float this
historic waterway and experience the breath taking
wonder of the sun setting over the Colorado River.
Date: Saturday, March 21
Location: Gateway Park
Time: 5:00 pm
Ages: 6 and up, parents/guardian must stay with
children under 16
Fee: $20 per person
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Date: October 23, 2014 or January 29, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Riverside Outdoor Education Center
Ages: 6 and up
Fee: FREE
Yuma Civic Center
1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
Yuma AZ 85365
Free Admission
Bicycle Safety Course
Bicycling is much more than balancing a two
wheeled vehicle and making it go forward. Every
bicycle rider must know the rules of the road, just
as a licensed driver of an automobile should. The
earlier the rider learns the safety rules of bicycle
riding, the safer they will be. The class will focus
on all levels of bicyclists from novice to the more
advanced rider, so particpants can expereince the
joys of riding a bicycle. Call 928-373-5243 or stop
in at the Parks & Recreation main office to register.
For more information about the class or bicycling
opportunities, contact Gene Dalbey at 928-9208482.
Silversmithing
China Painting
Scratch Art
3-D Art
Watercolor
and more
“New Year” January Canoe Trip
Outdoor Recreation
Fishing with Worms
Arts and
Crafts
Exhibit &
Sale
Date: Saturday, December 20
Time: 10:00 am
Location: West Wetlands Park
Ages: 6 and up, parents/guardian must stay with
children under 16
Fee: $20 per person
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Hiking in Yuma
Bull’s Eye Bound: Intro to Archery
Bull’s Eye!!! This is an introduction to the sport of
The winter season is the best time to explore YuInternational archery. Archers will learn the basic
ma’s surrounding areas. Discover various plants
steps to target shooting success. Equipment is
and animals that have adapted to this harsh ecolo- 11
provided.
gy. Learn map & compass reading, practice use of shoes. Please bring water and wear closed toe
GPS, and look for scat, tracks, wildflowers, ancient
petro glyphs, and morteros. Bring your camera on Session I: Saturday, January 10
these half day hikes that cover 2-5 miles. These
Session II: Saturday, March 21
hikes will cover rocky trails, with some moderate
Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 am
elevation change. Pack a lunch. Bring plenty of wa- Location: Riverside Park
ter, rugged footwear, a hat, and sunscreen. Usage Ages: 8 and up, parents/guardian must stay with
of a hiking stick is recommended.
children under 16
Session Fee: $18; $13 with City resident
Session I: December 13, KOFA Horse Tanks
Session II: January 17, Wellton Muggins
Session III: February 28, KOFA Palm Canyon
Look up!
Session IV: March 7, Telegraph Pass
Stargazing at the Main Library
Days: Saturday
Age: 6 and up (Children under 16 must be accom- Yuma Parks and Recrepanied by an adult.)
ation with Yuma County
Time: 7:00 am
Libraries present Look
Location: Riverside Education Center
Up! Constellations. The
Session Fee: $7 (pre-registration required)
ancient Greeks and Romans told stories about
the God’s they worshiped. They saw them
in the heavens above.
Bring your imagination;
we’ll use a laser pointer
to connect the stars, and
tell the ancient stories of
Orion and Andromeda.
Bring your binoculars
or telescope and a lawn
chair. Dress warm.
Session I: Friday, January 23
Session II: Friday, February 20
Time 7:30 pm
Location: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive
Please park in the back parking lot.
Ages: All ages
Fee: FREE
West Wetlands “Krazy” Kite Festival
Go fly a kite! Attend a kite designing, building and
flying workshop. Bring your kite, or come make
one at the West Wetlands Park. Awards will be
presented for biggest, littlest, funniest, and scariest
kites.
Date: Saturday March 28
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: West Wetlands Park
Ages: All ages
Fee: FREE
(If you would like to build a kite: $5 supply fee.)
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WOOD
Carving
EXPO
January 16th & 17th, 2015
9 am - 4 pm
Yuma Readiness Center
24th Street & Araby Road
$2 admission
Kids 12 & under free
Presented by
Yuma Parks & Recreation
Department
373-5245
exhibits  demonstrations  raffles  vendors
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Outdoor Recreation
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All Adult Activities listed below will not be held on City recognized holidays. In addition, there are dates that
the program will not be scheduled due to other special events. Please check individual class schedules or
ask instructors to find out when class is not scheduled due to other programming.
Belly Dancing Beginner Level
An introduction to basic belly dance isolations and
movements. This class focuses on technique and
movement drills that are great for learning the art of
belly dance and getting an all over workout.
Mondays
Session I: August 11 – September 29
Session II: October 6 – November 17
Session III: November 24 – January 26
Session IV: February 2 – March 23
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Tuesdays
Session I: September 2 – October 21
SessionII: October 28 – December 23
Session III: January 6 – February 24
Session IV: March 3 – April 21
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesdays
Session I: September 16 – November 4
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 14 and up
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Session Fee: $26; $17 with City resident credit;
Drop-in: $4
Belly Dancing Intermediate Level
This class focuses on advancing the techniques
and movement drills taught in beginning classes,
as well as introducing new movements and layering techniques.
Wednesdays
Session I: September 3 – October 22
Session II: October 29 – December 17
Session III: January 7 – February 25
Session IV: March 4 – April 22
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 14 and up
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Session Fee: $26; $17 with City resident credit;
Drop-in: $4
Belly Dancing Advanced Class
This is an ongoing class exploring the steps,
rhythms, and costuming of the various styles of
Belly dance across the Middle Eastern countries.
A short choreography accompanies the exercise
drills, using the movements learned. For the
dances of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi
Arabia, Lebanon, Persia, Turkey, Greece, and India
an explanation or illustration by example will be
discussed for the costuming of these dances.
Thursdays
Basic Middle Eastern Drumming Class
An introduction to basic rhythms from Middle Eastern music. Students will learn basic drumming and
also zill playing techniques.
Tuesdays
Session I: September 16 – November 4
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 14 and up
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Session Fee: $26; $17 with City resident credit;
Drop-in: $4
Yoga In the Park
Are you interested in learning yoga? Join us for
Yoga in the Park as you learn how to combine
physical postures, breathing, and relaxation. Yoga
is intended to increase relaxation and balance
the mind, body, and spirit. Yoga will show you the
strengths of your body while improving your all
around fitness and whole body heath. All levels of
experience welcome! Please bring water and wear
comfortable clothes that will not restrict movement.
Session I: November 3 – November 24
Session II: December 1 – December 22
Session III: January 5 – February 2
Session IV: February 9 – March 2
Session V: March 9 – March 30
Mondays
Location: Smucker Park
Ages: 8 and up
Time: 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Session Fee: $45 per session
Scrapbookers Anonymous
Scrapbooking is all about spending the time to tell
your story to those you want to share it with and
even for future family generations. Bring your
albums, photos, and supplies. We provide plenty of
room for workspace and inspiration. With options
from simple to extraordinary, anyone can make an
album that is just to their liking.
Session I: September 30 – November 25
Session II: February 10 – March 31
Days: Tuesday
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $20; $16 with City resident credit
2014/2015 Series of 5K/10K
Runs & Fun Walks
Age division for both male and female participants: (As of October 2, 2014)
Starting with 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19,
20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 8089, ending with 90 and over
Fast Feet - Youth – With grant support from the
Foundation of YRMC, to encourage youth to get
active, be healthy and to start a running program,
we are able to offer our annual 5K/10K Runs and
Walks for FREE. Available to the first 100 Yuma
school children in kindergarten through eighth
grade that register in each of our six runs during
the early registration period only. Note: A child
may participate in all of the runs/walks, but can
only be registered for one run/walk at a time. If
registered after pre-registration or on-site the day
of the race, regular fees will apply. The Fun Runs
and Walks are a great way to introduce children to
the joy of running at a young age helping them develop healthy habits that they will stick with for life.
Upon completion of each run/walk, all Fast Feet
participants will receive their official running time
and be recognized during the medal presentation,
with special tokens earned for completing the 5K
Run (3.1 miles) or the 10K Run (6.2 miles). In addition, medallions are awarded to gold, silver, and
bronze winners in each separate age group (9 and
under, 10-12, 13-15).
Fast Feet and 5 Star Walkers Certificates –
participants who participate as walkers in 5 of the 6
fun walks (Zombie Fun Run included) will receive a
certificate at the end of the series.
Medals – Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are
given to male and female winners after each race.
2014/2015 City Champion Plaque – Winners
will be determined by awarded points to participants who successfully completed at least three of
the City sponsored series of 5k or 10k runs. Participants may not transfer points from a 5k or 10k run.
Awards that are clinched before the final race may
be picked up at the March-On Final race. All other
plaques may be picked up at City Hall Parks and
Recreation office on March 16th.
Course Description – Most of the course is
paved and on groomed trails. At times the course
may be rugged with graveled areas. Please plan
accordingly with appropriate shoes and strollers.
Enjoy the scenery and the nature.
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We offer classes for the novice to the advanced,
including a class to learn how to choreograph your
own dance. Class attire is exercise or comfortable
clothing. Belly dance costuming may be worn if
desired. Socks or ballet type slippers are recommended for footwear. Instructional levels are listed
below.
Session I: September 11 – October 30
Session II: November 6 – January 15
Session III: January 22 – March 12
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 14 and up
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Session Fee: $26; $17 with City resident credit;
Drop-in: $4
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Belly Dancing
Adult Sports
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2014/2015 Series of 5K/10K
Runs & Fun Walks
Fall | Winter Guide 2014 - 2015
Turkey Trot
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 8:15am
Start/Finish Location: Gateway Park
Fee: Pre-registration – $12, deadline is Thursday,
November 13 by 1:00 pm. On-site – $20
On-site registration/bib pick up 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Reindeer Roundup
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 8:15 am
Start/Finish Location: West Wetlands Park
Fee: Pre-registration – $12 deadline is Thursday,
December 11 by 1:00 pm. On-site $20
On-site registration/bib pick up 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Volleyball Open Gym
Free Sports Official Clinic Workshops
All participants who pre-register by January 10th
will receive a t-shirt. Last chance for this offer will
be during the New Year’s Resolution Race.
Date: Saturday, February 14 (Same Day as Silver
Spur Rodeo Parade)
Time: 8:15 am
Start/Finish Location: Start at 4th Ave and 15th
Street on the East side at the empty lot; finish at
Gateway Park
Fee: Pre-registration $18, deadline is Saturday,
January 10. On-site $28
On-site registration/bib pick up 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Serve, Dig, Bump, Spike, Score
Recreational Play, No officials, No score keepers
Dates: October 5 – March 29
Days: Sunday
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Fee: $2 drop-in
Each workshop will focus specifically for the following officials: Cactus Basketball Referees, ASA
Softball Umpires, Baseball Umpires, and Football
Referees.This clinic will benefit the experienced
who would like to receive some useful tips and
brush up on their skills or, for those interested in
becoming a sports official. For more information,
contact John Acosta at (928) 246-8901
Halloween Ball Bash Co-Rec
Tournament 14”/12”
Men’s 12”/Women’s 11” Spring Adult
Softball Leagues
Dates: October 18 –19
Days: Saturday and Sunday
Location: Various Softball Fields
Time: Game times start at 8:00 am
Registration: August 25 – October 9 or until filled
Pre Tournament Party & Packet Pick Up Thursday,
October 16, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Burgers & Beer
321 W. 20th Street
Fee: $235 plus $23 ASA fee per team
Registration takes place in the winter with games
being played in the spring.
Season: Begins March 9
Location: Various Softball Fields
Time: Games times start at 6:30pm
Registration: January 12 – February 26
Fee: $370 plus $23 ASA fee per team
March on City Finals
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 8:15 am
Start/Finish Location: West Wetlands Park
Fee: Pre-registration – $12, deadline is Thursday,
February 26 by 1:00 pm. On-site $20
On-site registration/bib pick up 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Halloween Ball Bash Men’s/Women’s
Softball
Dates: October 25 – 26
Days: Saturday and Sunday
Location: Various Softball Fields
Time: Game times start at 8:00 am
Registration: August 25 – October 16 or until filled
Pre Tournament Party & Packet Pick-up Thursday,
October 23, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Burgers & Beer
321 W. 20th Street
Fee: $235 plus $23 ASA fee per team
Men’s Wooden Bat League
*Teams must provide their own wooden bats
Limited Space
Season: November 3 – December 11
Days: Monday – Thursday
Times: Games start at 6:30pm
Location: Various Softball Fields
Registration: August 25 – October 23
Fee: $370 plus $23 ASA fee per team
Co-Rec Winter Softball League
New Year’s Resolution
Date: Saturday, January 10
Time: 8:15 am
Start /Finish Location: West Wetlands Park
Fee: Pre-registration – $12, deadline is Thursday,
January 8 by 1:00 pm. On-Site $20
On-site registration/bib pick up 7:00 am – 8:00 am
(Last chance to pre-register for the Great Yuma
Road Race to receive a t-shirt)
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Season begins January 10
Days: Saturday
Times: Games start at 10:00am
Location: Various Softball Fields
Registration: August 25 – December 31
Fee: $370 plus $23 ASA fee per team
NEW Men’s 12” Winter Softball League
Season begins January 12
(Limited to 24 Teams)
Days: Monday – Thursday
Times: Games start at 6:30 pm
Location: Kennedy Athletic Complex
Registration: August 25 – December 31
Fee: $370 plus $23 ASA fee per team
Gil Rivera Memorial Softball
Tournament
Registration takes place in the winter.
Tournament is held in April.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday April 11 – 12
Location: Various Softball Fields
Time: Game times start at 8:00am
Registration: January 12 – April 2
Fee: $235.00 plus $23 ASA fee per team
Big Bucks Spring “2 Person” OTL
Softball Tournament
Sponsored by Budweiser, Gila Innovations & 4th
Ave Gym
Men’s and Women’s competition starts with round
robin play followed by championship playoffs
Date: Saturday, April 18
Location: Kennedy Athletic Complex
Time: 8:00 am
Registration: January 12 – April 9
Fee: $50/team
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Join us for an evening of fun and fitness as we kick
off our Series of Runs at the Zombie Fest (Zombie costumes optional). Enjoy music, food, drinks,
and Best Zombie Costume Contest after you have
completed the course.
** ZOMBIE Costume Prizes will be awarded for the
Best Zombie Costume in the following age groups:
Under 12 and under, 13-20, 21-40, 41-60, 60 and
over.
** Runners will still earn 5 bonus points and walkers will earn a star for participating in this nontimed event.
Date: Friday, October 3
Time: 6:30 pm
Start/Finish Location: West Wetlands Park
Fee: Pre-registration – $12, deadline is Thursday,
October 2 by 1:00 pm. On-site $20
On-site registration/bib pick up 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Great Yuma Road Race
Adult Sports Adult Sports | Run & Walks
Zombie Fun run and Fun Walk
Adult Sports
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Senior Activities
All classes take place at the Desert Hills Golf
Course unless otherwise noted, and are taught
by local PGA professionals and staff. Limited to the first 20 to sign up. To find out more
about the clinics listed, call the Desert Hills Golf
Course at 928-373-5220 and ask for Bruce
Brown, PGA, Golf Operations Manager or Rich
Walton, Instructor of Golf.
All Senior sports and activities listed below will not be held on City recognized holidays. In addition, there
are dates that the program will not be scheduled due to other special events. Please check individual class
schedules or ask instructors to find out when class is not scheduled due to other programming.
This clinic is an introduction to the basic full swing
fundamentals of the grip, stance, and posture.
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Ages: 3 and up
Fee: Adults $10; Children $5
Family Golf Clinic “The Short Game”
This clinic will teach the fundamentals of pitching,
chipping, and putting.
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
All Ages: 3 and up
Fee: Adults $10; Children $5
Junior Golf Clinic
This clinic instructs juniors on the fundamentals
of golf, full swing, short game, putting, and rules.
Sign up online. For more information, call Rich
Walton at (928) 373-5220.
Dates: December, 18 – 19
Days: Thursday – Friday
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Ages: 7 – 17
Fee: $15
Senior Belly Dancing
Get In The Games
enior
S
GAMES
Yuma
2015
In this clinic you will learn what it is like to play
golf.
Date: Saturday, January 10
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
All Ages: 3 and up
Fee: Adults $10; Children $5
Registration
OPENS IN NOVEMBER
2014
Family Golf “Play the Par-3 Course”
The Games Begin
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH
In this clinic you will actually play golf on the
course.
Session I: Sunday, February 1
Session II: Sunday, March 15
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Par-3 Golf Course
All Ages: 3 and up
Fee: Adults $10; Children $5
Golf Clinic / Wine and Cheese Tasting
Basic fundamentals of the swing and short game,
plus a wine and cheese tasting to follow.
Date: Friday, February 6, 201
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ages: 21+
Fee: $25 per person
Learn jewelry design and construction in this
multi-level course. Cost for tools and supplies are
approximately $60.
Date: November 7– March 27
Days: Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Fee: Drop in – $10
Register at Yuma City Hall
One City Plaza
or call
928-373-5243
A wonderful class for improving grace, flexibility,
and body tone.
Date: November 4 – March 31
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Fee: Monthly – $22; $15 with City resident credit;
Season - $60; $40 with City resident credit; Drop in
– $4; $3 with City resident credit
Porcelain China Paint
Attention all China painters!! Come and join the
group and share your knowledge and expertise.
Date: November 4 – March 31
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Fee: Drop in – $3
3-D Art Beginning
Your photos and art come alive in this class! Instruction is provided to help you make three dimensional creations.
Date: November 7 – March 27
Days: Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Fee: $60; $40 with City resident credit
3-D Art Advance
Your photos and art come alive in this class. There
is no instruction for this class, however an instructor is on site for guidance.
Date: November 6 – March 26
Days: Thursday (Make up classes on Wednesdays,
November 26, December 24, 31, January 14)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Fee: $60; $40 with City resident credit
Quilting
Come and learn basic techniques for quilting. All
levels of quilting are welcomed. Instructor available.
Date: November 7 – March 27
Days: Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Fee: Drop in – $3
Gourd Art
Explore wood burning, pyrography acrylic paint,
carving, molding clays, thickening agents, pine
needling and much more. Most supplies not furnished. Wood burners are furnished.
Session I: November 13 – January 8
Session II: January 13 – March 12
Days: Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (bring lunch)
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Session Fee: $98 (payable to the instructor)
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Family Golf “Learning to Play”
Silversmithing Open Studio
Spend your Fall and Winter at the North End Community Center. This is the place to learn something
new and make new friends. Activities include: arts
and crafts, crocheting, knitting, oil painting, belly
dancing, scratch art, watercolor painting, wood
Burning and woodcarving.
Date: November 3 – March 31
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Times vary for different
programs)
Location: North End Community Center
Fee: Monthly: $22; $15 with City resident credit;
Season: $60; $40 with City resident credit; Drop
in – $4; $3 with City resident credit (Additional fees
may be necessary for some activities)
Senior Activities
Golf Clinics
Family Golf Clinic “Basics to Golf”
Senior Registration
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Golf Clinics
Senior Pool Shooting
Senior Archery
Date: November 3 – April 30
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Fee: Monthly – $19; $13 with City resident credit;
Season – $55; $37 with City resident credit;
Drop in – $2
International style archery! Coaching will be offered
during 6 weeks of league shooting ending at Senior
Games Archery Shoot on Feb 18th. Practice and
shoot a score each day. The last day is the Senior
Olympic Archery Tournament. Equipment is provided. Indoor shooting: Please wear closed toe shoes.
Dates: January 12 – February 18
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Drop in Fee: $5 per session
Senior Softball “Fun” League
Dates: November 4 – March 31
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sanguinetti Athletic Field and Joe Henry
Athletic Field
Fee: Monthly: $21; $14 with City resident credit;
Season: $54; $36 with City resident credit
Date: November 3 – March 30
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Fee: Drop in – $2
This expo will highlight the many art programs that
are offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. There will be pieces from Silversmithing,
China Painting, Scratch Art, 3-D Art, Water Colors
and more. For more information, call (928) 3735245.
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Yuma Civic Center
Fee: FREE
Pickle Ball
Woodcarving Expo
Date: November 3 – April 10
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Fee: Drop in – $2
Note: Equipment furnished on site. Subject to
cancellation based on attendance.
Please join us for the 10th Annual Woodcarving
Expo. Local woodcarvers will be displaying their
work and vendors will be selling everything from
wood and tools to work with to magazines with
woodcarving information. Demonstrations by carvers will be done throughout the two days. Don’t
miss out! For more information, call (928) 3735245.
Date: Friday and Saturday, January 16 – 17
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Fee: $2 daily fee; ages 12 and under are free
Senior Volleyball
Drop in, have fun and, meet new friends. Improve
your skills, and play some pick-up games too.
Rubber sole type tennis or gym shoes required.
Date: November 4 – March 31
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Fee: Drop in – $2
Note: Equipment furnished on-site. Subject to
cancellation based on attendance.
Senior Badminton
Date: December 2 – February 5
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Fee: Drop in – $2
Note: Equipment furnished on-site. Subject to
cancellation based on attendance.
Do you have an idea for a program or activity?
We’d like to hear from you!
Email your ideas to parksandrec@yumaaz.gov
Senior Games
Join us for our 31st year of Senior Games! Over
30 events are scheduled to encourage persons 50
years of age and older to continue fitness opportunities and to compete and interact with peers. It’s
fun and makes you feel great. Registration fee
includes the Opening Ceremony, novelty events
to compete in, and the Closing Ceremony potluck
luncheon and slide presentation. T-shirts are also
included in the registration fee while supplies last.
Date: January 9 – February 26
Registration: Opens November 24
Fee: $10 registration fee; $5 per event
Brochures and registration information may be
obtained at the Yuma Parks and Recreation
Department at City Hall or on-line at www.yumaaz.
gov/parksandrec
Adapted Aquatics
A structured water exercise program for individuals
who are overweight, arthritic, or have a physical/
mental disability. Exercises are from the Arthritis
Foundation YMCA Aquatics Program. Participants
should have an assistant available if needed.
Session I: September 2 – October 3
Location: Carver Pool
Session II: October 6 – April 30
Location: Marcus Pool
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Session Fee: 3–month pass: $57; $38 with City
resident credit; Monthly: $30; $20 with City resident credit
Daily: $4.50, $3 with City resident credit
Adult Fun Swim
Session VI: March 2 – March 31
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Marcus Pool
Days: Monday – Friday
Ages: 18 and up
Session Fee: Monthly: $48; $32 with City resident
credit; Daily: $4.50; $3 with City resident credit
Open Water Scuba Diving Class
The class involves learning in a classroom setting,
confined water (City pool) environment, and finishing up in open water. Check-out dives are usually
done locally. You will need to provide your own
personal gear, which includes mask, snorkel, fins
and booties. All other equipment and study material
will be provided.
Course cost $199
Ages: 16 and up
(Class is limited to 6 participants)
Session I: August 4 – October 3
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Carver Pool
Session II: October 6 – April 30
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Marcus Pool
Ages: 18 and up
Session Fee: Monthly: $48; $32 with City resident
credit; Daily: $4.50; $3 with City resident credit
Swim for Fitness
Lap swimming is a great way to get in shape and
stay fit. This program is offered Monday through
Friday at either Carver Pool or Marcus Pool.
Session I: August 4 – April 30
Time: 5:30 am – 7:30 am
Location: Marcus Pool
Session II: August 4 – October 3
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Carver Pool
Session III: October 6 – April 30
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Marcus Pool
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Monthly: $48; $32 with City resident credit;
Daily: $4.50; $3 with City resident credit
Water Aerobics
An energetic non-impact water aerobics workout
that allows participants to exercise at their own
pace, and they don’t need to know how to swim.
Every effort is made to maintain temperatures at a
comfort level appropriate for all users.
Session I: October 1 – October 31
Session II: November 3 – November 26
Session III: December 1 – December 31
Session IV: January 2 – January 30
Session V: February 2 – February 27
Advanced Open Water Scuba Dive
Class
Pre-requisites: You must have successfully completed an Open Water Diver certification.
Students receive an Advanced Open Water Dive
Textbook. All five dives are instructor accompanied. Advanced students will need to provide all
their equipment. Equipment rental information is
available upon request. Students are also responsible for all trip costs (travel out of town), air
or enriched air fills, and boat or dive charter fees.
Course cost is $155.
Note: All classroom activity for Open Water Scuba
Diving Classes will be held at the Riverside Cottage Outdoor Education Center and dive location
and dates will be discussed during your dive
orientation meeting. Classes are held on a monthly basis. Instructors are flexible and can make
arrangements to schedule classes that meet your
needs.
Find out about Yuma’s year round competitive
and social swim programs on page 16.
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All Aquatic Programs listed below will not be held on City recognized holidays. In addition, there are
dates that the programs will not be scheduled due to other special events. Please check individual
class schedules or ask instructors to find out when class is not scheduled due to other programming.
All pool hours, dates, and program locations are subject to change.
Aquatic Programs
Senior Sports All Senior sports and activities listed below will not be held on City recognized holidays. In addition, there
are dates that the program will not be scheduled due to other special events. Please check individual class
schedules or ask instructors to find out when class is not scheduled due to other programming.
Senior Table Tennis
Aquatic Programs
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Senior Sports
Thirty-nine park ramadas are available to the public on both a ramada reservation system in advance and on a first come, first
serve basis when not otherwise reserved. Ramada reservations will be made at the Parks & Recreation Office only.
Individuals wishing to make a reservation may either walk-in, or phone-in using a credit card. A nominal fee is charged.
Reservations are both non-refundable and non-transferable. Parks, pools and facilities are also available to rent.
For complete route and schedule information, please visit www.ycipta.org. See where it takes you!
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Thank You Sponsors
The City of Yuma Parks & Recreation would like to thank and recognize those in the community
that support us. You make it possible for us to host events and activities for all City residents.
Aaron’s Furniture
Adobe Laser
AEA Federal Credit Union
Alsco
Aqua 2000
Arizona Community Foundation
Arizona Market Place
Arizona Commission on the Arts
B&E Services
Bill Alexander Flight Line Mazda
BLT Companies
Burgers & Beer
Caliber Screen Printing and Embroidery
Canyon Distributing Company
CenturyLink
Community Intervention Associates
Corona Optique
Cradic Chiropractic
DJ Goist
El Dorado Broadcasters
Fox 9
Jeff Auricchio Photography
Judy Phillips
KAWC News
KCFY Radio
KSWT TV
KYMA TV
Mexican Consulate of Yuma
Art
The Yuma
Art Center
www.yumaaz.gov/parksandrec
NatureSweet Tomatoes
Nexgen Group
Outlaw Country
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Radio Amigo
Romer Beverage Company
S&K Fence
Shamrock Foods
Sign Pro / Del Outdoor
Silver Care/Yuma Regional Medical Center
Smart and Final
Southern Wine & Spirits
Sun Graphics
Sysco
The Contreras Family
The Flores Family
The Yuma Sun
United States Border Patrol / Yuma Sector
YCAT
Young’s Market
Yuma Community Foundation
Yuma Elks Lodge B.P.OE. #476
Yuma Pest
Yuma Private Industry Council (YPIC)
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma Rotary
Yumamom.com
Z-Trendz
FREE GOLF!
Register in our eClub and receive a free greens fee on your
birthday! You will also be the first to receive specials and
promotions. Register today: www.cityofyumagolf.com
The golf course will be closed for overseeding from
September 29th - October 17th.
1245 W. Desert Hills Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
Tee Times
928-344-GOLF
Pro Shop
928-373-5220
The Hills
Restaurant
Patio & Bar
928-373-5230
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8
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YEA
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The City of Yuma
has been named a
Playful City USA
for the 8th year
straight!
You are invited
to come celebrate
with us!
Saturday Valley Aquatic Center
&
2014 Sunrise Optimist Park
Sept 13
4381 W. 18th Street in Yuma
Presented by
Yuma Parks & Recreation
928-373-5243
www.YumaAZ.gov
1pm
to
5pm