Start Smart Baseball
Preparation program for organized T-ball, baseball and softball for ages 3-5 in a fun, non-competitive environment with parent interaction. Six-session class meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Young Park from June 2 to June 18. Cost is $60 per person and includes ball and bat set, glove, koosh ball and participant’s manual. Cost is $45 per person for returning participants who already have the equipment. Deadline to register is May 22. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Blue Springs Athletic Association Basketball
League basketball competition is offered for boys and girls in grades 2-12. Registration takes place in late October, with the season running from December through early March. Contact Steve Hyde at 228-4994 from September through March.
Start Smart Basketball
Preparation program for organized basketball for boys and girls ages 3-5 in a fun, non-competitive environment with parent interaction. Six-session class meets 7-8 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Young Park basketball courts from June 2 to June 18. Cost is $60 per person and includes basketball, cones, jersey and participant’s manual. Cost is $45 per person for returning participants who already have the equipment. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
BMX motocross
Riders ages 5 and older compete at the Blue Springs BMX race track at Pink Hill Park located at Missouri 7 and Park Road. Spring season begins in April with Tuesday and Friday evening races. American Bicycle Association membership is required and may be purchased at the track. For more information, visit the Web site at www.bluespringsbmx.com or call the BMX information line at 816-392-9901.
NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
Free football skills competition at 9 a.m. Aug. 9 for boys and girls ages 8-15. For more information, call Blue Springs Parks and Recreation at 228-0137.
Blue Springs Football League
Blue Springs Athletic Association Football offers flag football for grades K-2 and tackle football for grades 3-7. Registration is in early August, and season runs from mid-August through early November. For K-2 flag, contact Phil Howk at 816-674-6143 or phillip@howkconsulting.com; for tackle, contact Tom Harmon at 816-229-9396 or tnttrophies@aol.com, or visit the Web site at www.bsaafootball.com.
Pop Warner Football League
Heart of America Pop Warner Football offers flag football for ages 5-8 and tackle football for ages 7-13. No tryouts or cuts. Teams and coaches stay together through the advancement of divisions. Tackle teams are formed by age and weight divisions. Call Bill Humphreys at 816-795-9791 or visit the Web site at http://eteamz.active.com/bsgators/ for more information. For cheerleading questions, contact Carla Leighbow at 816-847-4488.
2008 Skateboard Competition
Skateboard competitions on June 21 at Old Mill Park Skate Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Three levels: 10 and under beginners, intermediate (at least 18 months experience) and expert (2 or more years experience). Pre-registration recommended. Only 20 spots open per division. Cost is $10 per person. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Junior Golf Academy
Adams Pointe Golf Club Junior Clinics are scheduled for June, July and August. Three-day instructional clinics focus on fundamentals of golf, learning the full swing, putting, chipping, rules and etiquette. Three sessions available are June 9-11, July 7-9 and Aug. 4-6. Session for ages 6-11 runs 9-10 a.m. each day and session for ages 12-17 is 10:30-11:30 a.m. For full details, visit the Web site at www.adamspointegolfclub.com or call Casey Enright at 816-220-3673 for more information.
Taekwondo
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department will offer Taekwondo classes at Pruter’s U.S. Martial Arts (3413 NW Mill Drive) in June and July for ages 3 and older. Ages 3-5 meet 4:30-5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 16 to July 23 or July 28 to Sept. 3. Ages 6-12 have two classes: 5:10-6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 16 to July 23 or July 28 to Sept. 3; or 6:10-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 17 to July 24 or July 29 to Sept. 4. Cost is $45 per person for six-week session. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Karate
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department will offer karate classes at Karate for Kids and A Plus Martial Arts Studio (629A Mock Plaza) in June and July for ages 4 and older. Ages 4-7 meet 5-5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 2 to July 9 or July 14 to Aug. 20. Ages 8 and older meet on 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 3 to July 10 or July 15 to Aug. 21. Cost is $45 per person for six-week session. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Stretch-n-Grow
Exercise and wellness program foir children ages 2-5, June 9 through July 21 or July 28 through Sept. 15. Classes meet Mondays, 12:15-1 p.m., at Vesper Hall. $35 for six-class session to be used within seven weeks. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Gymnastics
Introductory class for ages 6-12 at Rebound Gymnastics (8316 South Highway 7). Cost is $20 for a four-class session May 7 through May 28. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Blue Springs Youth Volleyball League
Blue Springs Youth Volleyball League offers competition for grades 4-7 in early fall. Registration takes place in early August and season runs from late August through October. For more information, visit the Web site at www.bsyvl.com.
U.S. Junior Olympic Soccer
Skills Competition
Free competition for boys and girls ages 8-13 at Hidden Valley Park. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Blue Springs Soccer Club
Outdoor instructional soccer competition for ages 4-14 offered through the Blue Springs Soccer Club. Spring season runs mid-March through early May with signups in January and February. Fall season runs August through October with signups in early July. For more information, visit the Web site at www.bluespringssoccerclub.org.
Soccer West
Outdoor instructional soccer competition for ages 5-19 offered through the Soccer West soccer club. Spring season runs March through May. Fall season runs mid-August through early November with signups throughout July. Contact Denise Sawyer at 816-229-4502.
Start Smart Soccer
Preparation program for organized soccer for ages 3-5 in a fun, non-competitive environment with parent interaction. Six-session class meets 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Hidden Valley Park from June 3 to June 19. Cost is $60 per person and includes size 3 soccer ball, kwik goal, shin guards, 4 cones and participant’s manual. Cost is $45 per person for returning participants who already have the equipment. Deadline to register is May 22. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Girls Softball Association
Blue Springs Girls Softball Association offers instructional fast-pitch competition for girls ages 6-16. Registration in February and leagues run mid-March through July. Visit the Web site www.bsgsa.net for more information.
Exceptionals Softball Program
Youth softball program for boys and girls ages 5-20 physically or mentally unable to participate in other programs. Runs May 5 through June 30 at Hidden Valley Park. Contact Laurie Munzuris at 816-522-6749 or Karin Windes at 816-217-8403 for more information or to volunteer.
Hershey’s Track and Field Meet
Free track and field competition for ages 9-14 in early June at Blue Springs South High School’s Larry Stewart Memorial Stadium. Winners advance to state meet in Jefferson City and state winners advance to national meet in Hershey, Pa. Register and select events by May 29. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
U.S. Junior Olympic Track and Field
Free track and field competition for ages 8-13 on May 18 at Blue Springs South High School’s Larry Stewart Memorial Stadium. Check-in is at 4 p.m. For more information or to register, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com or call 816-228-0137.
Tennis Programs
18th Annual Blue Springs Summer Youth Tennis program at Young Park near Blue Springs South High School begins June 9. Program runs five weeks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. National Junior Tennis League is for ages 9-12 and runs 8-9:30 a.m. each day. Cost is $75 per person. Junior Team Tennis program is for ages 13-18 and runs 9:45-11:45 a.m. each day. Cost is $80 per person. All levels welcome, beginner to advanced. Learn or improve your strokes as you learn to play the game. Come to all sessions or the ones that fit your schedule. For information or to enroll, call the Parks office at 228-0137, visit the office at City Hall (903 Main Street), or visit the Web site at www.bluespringsgov.com.
