Sports & Programs

Indoor and Outdoor Fun

It’s never too early to join in!  Scroll down for ages, age 3 to adult, both city-run and community managed.   

WICKLIFFE RECREATION DEPARTMENT SPORTS & PROGRAMS

SAFETY TOWN
A fun, interactive program that introduces safety awareness and preventive procedures to children entering kindergarten or first grade. Using resources from D.A.R.E., Coalition National Crime Prevention Council, Rescue 1 Fire Safety for Kids Inc., and U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA. Safety education is taught through various teaching techniques: a miniature “town” with streets, traffic signals, signs, buildings, and “automobile traffic” (tricycles) reinforce the traffic and pedestrian rules taught in class, trip to ACBC Fire House and a visit with the Wickliffe Police and Fire Departments. Classes will meet for 5 consecutive days (Monday thru Friday) for 2 hours per day and will conclude with a graduation ceremony. Limit of 10 children in each class.
Session I: June 14 to June 18  or  Session II: July 12 to July 16 Time: 10 a.m.-Noon.
Fee: $35 Resident/$40 Non-resident.    Classes held at Wickliffe Elementary School.  Non-resident registration starts May 17th.

REGISTRATION FORM: SAFETY TOWN Registration – 2021

CO-ED PEE WEE BASEBALL
Boys and Girls ages 5 -6  (Girls 7 yrs. old not eligible for Girl’s Fast Pitch Softball are welcome to play) (BASED ON CHILD’S AGE JUNE 1, 2021). MONDAYS THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHTS, BASED ON NUMBER OF TEAMS.  PRACTICE BEGINS JUNE 8. WICKLIFFE RESIDENTS: $35 / NON-RESIDENTS: $45  REGISTRATION STARTS MAY 1, 2021– DEADLINE MAY 26, 2021. COACHES NEEDED: League play cannot begin until we have coaches for all team. The City of Wickliffe’s Law Department and our risk management consultants have authorized the initiation of a basic background check for all coaches.

REGISTRATION FORM: PeeWee Co.ed Baseball Registration 2021

JUNIOR “BLUE DEVIL” BASKETBALL CAMP – Instructors: WSD basketball staff
Tentative – Subject to Building Availability
First through 4th grade
July 12-15,  9-10:30 a.m.
Fee: $40 Resident; $50 Non-resident.
Held at Wickliffe Elementary School Gym. Registration and payment due by July 9.
Limit 25 campers. For boys and girls entering grades 1st thru 4th in the 2021–2022 school year.
This camp is designed to introduce campers to the fundamentals of the game. Emphasis on basic
skills, dribbling, passing, and shooting as well as friendly competition. This is an instructional
camp with minimal time devoted to games. Campers will receive a T-shirt.

REGISTRATION FORM: Jr. Blue Devil Basketball Form2021

TENNIS FUNdamentals CO-ED CAMP – Instructor: Danette Cullinane
Monday through Thursday, June 21-24
Session I: Grades K-3; 10-11 a.m.
Session II: Grades 4 & up; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Resident $35; Non- Resident $40
Held at Coulby Tennis Courts.
Cost includes T-shirt. Campers should bring water or sports drink, and a
racquet if they have one. If not, one will be supplied. Campers should come
ready for a fun-filled week of tennis. Beginner campers will learn basic techniques of tennis, ground
strokes, footwork, and etiquette. Advanced campers will sharpen skills in the area of footwork
and strategy, etiquette, scoring, ground strokes/ spins and serves.   

RESGISTRATION FORM:  Tennis FUNdamentals Registration Form2021

LADY BLUE DEVIL VOLLEYBALL CAMP – Instructor: TBA
Tentative – Subject to building availability
6th through 8th grade
July 26-30,  9 a.m.-Noon
Fee: $35 Resident/Non-Resident
Held at Wickliffe Middle School Gym.
Campers will develop and strengthen the fundamental skills of Volleyball.
For girls entering grades 6-8 during the 2021–2022 school year. Each camper will receive a T-shirt.

REGISTRATION FORM: 2021 Volleyball Registration- Lady Blue Devil Camp

PICKLEBALL BEGINNER CLINICS
Learn the the basics. Beginner clinics (or refresher for those who have not played in a while). Ages 16 and up. June 19 (rain date – June 26) or July 17 (rain date – July 24) 1-2:30 p.m. Fee: $10 per person (3 minimum per class, 8 max per class) Sign up for one date: same information given at each lesson. Pickleball courts are located on the Jindra Park Tennis Courts. Pre-register through Recreation Department required, please call 440-943-7120.

YOGA IN THE PARK!
June 19, 26, July 24 and August 14, 9:30 a.m. $10 per person, per class. Join yoga instructor Cassandra Shofar for a gentle one-hour Hatha-style yoga class outdoors located in one of our beautiful Wickliffe City Parks (actual site to be announced). Bring a mat, towel, water and any props you wish to use and enjoy gentle stretches, invigorating breath-work and heart-opening movements surrounded by nature’s tranquil elements as Cassandra guides you through a well-rounded class topped with a deep, relaxing meditation. Pre-register through the Recreation Department 440-943-7120.

OTHER SEPARATE COMMUNITY RUN SPORTS PROGRAMS: