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September 2019
K9 Nose Work®
HANDLERS AGE 16+; DOGS AGE 4+ MONTHS (OR ALL VACCINATIONS COMPLETED) This fast–growing dog sport teaches you how to encourage and develop your dog’s amazing natural scenting ability by using its desire to hunt and its love of food, toys, and exercise. This exciting detection style activity is appropriate for dogs of any age, breed, or physical ability and handlers of all ages and abilities. Each dog works separately, one at a time, so this is a class for dogs…
Find out more »Canine Good Citizen
Charm school for your dog! Humans 16+; Dogs 6+ months* Do you wish your dog were more courteous? Or better behaved in public? Learn how to teach your dog good manners using the power of positive reinforcement and games you’ll both enjoy. We’ll work on polite greetings, loose leash walking, being handled, and meeting strangers, with an emphasis on self-control, patience and cooperation. Prepare your dog to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, learn how to address problem behaviors…
Find out more »Indoor Pickleball
ADULTS, ALL LEVELS WELCOME Due to popular demand, we're expanding our pickleball offerings. Join us for one of the fastest growing sports in the nation, Pickleball. This fun and social game is described as a combination of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton. Played on a small court with a low net, it uses whiffle balls and paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast paced, competitive game for experienced players. Pickleball is FUN. Stay…
Find out more »Dog Sports Sampler
Old Dogs, New Tricks HUMANS AGE 16+ and DOGS OF ALL AGES* Try out some dog sports while having fun and learning the foundations of good dog training. Dog sports provide mental and physical stimulation, build better relationships and have practical value. They create confidence and trust as you mindfully coach your dog from one challenge to the next, and they enrich both your lives with creativity and variety. In class you’ll get a taste of parkour, agility, rally, scent…
Find out more »Start Smart Sports
For Tots AGES 3-4, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARTICIPATING ADULT This fun sports development program introduces children to the world of sports. Parent and child work together to learn throwing, catching, kicking, hitting, and sportsmanship! Sports covered will be scaled down to your child’s size and ability, and the main focus will be on moving our bodies. Burn off some energy with us this fall while developing kinesthetic awareness, balance and coordination. Location: TBA Min 5/Max 12 Sat |…
Find out more »Youth Basketball
Season: January-March, 2020 DIVISIONS: Grades 1-2 Coed Registration Deadline: December 1 Skills Assessment: December 7 Schedule: Games & Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Times TBD Schedule subject to changes based on number of teams, gym availability, coach availability, inclement weather and power outages. Grades 3-4 Girls Registration Deadline: December 1 Skills Assessment: December 7 Practices: Mondays and/or Wednesdays Games: Saturdays, late January to March, 6 games minimum. Schedule subject to changes based on number of teams, gym availability, coach availability, inclement weather and power outages. Grades 3-4…
Find out more »October 2019
Discover Magic Club
Become a Young Magician! Ages 8-12, Beginners Discover Magic is an innovative national education program specially designed to teach key life skills to youth through the process of learning to perform magic. The Discover Magic course will teach magic and valuable social interaction skills. Kids will be engrossed in learning and performing magic while developing communication skills, self-discipline, and confidence. Visit: www.jrrussellmagic.com for more information. The Discover Magic course features custom created props, top secret private files, and special bonus…
Find out more »Intro to Pickleball
Beginner Player Course ADULTS, BEGINNERS Learn as you play and become a Pickler in no time! If you are new to the game or would like to brush up on your skills, this is the course for you! You will learn the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, coordination, introduction to the court, and more. Come catch Picklemania! We will have some loaner paddles available. Min 4/Max 6 Location: South Whidbey Community Center Auxiliary Gym, 723 Camano Avenue, Langley.…
Find out more »Reading with Rover: Therapy Dogs
Is My Dog a Therapy Dog? Handlers 12+ (youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian); Dogs 4+ months (must provide evidence of vaccinations) Reading with Rover is a therapy dog program which started out as a community-based literacy program volunteering in the schools and libraries of the Puget Sound area. They now offer the comfort of our therapy dogs at local hospitals, assisting living homes, rehabilitation facilities and are very popular college stress relievers! Visit www.readingwithrover.org for more info. Instructors:…
Find out more »Little Dribblers Basketball
Basketball skills development program GRADES 1 & 2, BEGINNERS Little Dribblers focuses on the basics of basketball and is a fun first introduction to the game. Players will learn passing, shooting, dribbling and basic rules. Focus is on respect, teamwork and responsibility. This is not a basketball league and players will not be assigned to teams. Some Little Dribblers may choose to continue on to our Youth Basketball League this Winter. Coach can meet students at the SWES North Campus…
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