Registration is underway for Youth Sports programs in Mesa during March and April. This year, there are new clinics for track and field, archery and sand volleyball, which join established programs of Playball Multi Sport Clinic (Grades K-6), Golf Clinic (Grades K-6) and Soccer Clinic (Grades K-6).
Track and Field Clinic-Run, Jump, Throw (Grades 3-6)
The Run, Jump, Throw program is in partnership with USA Track and Field. Participants get the chance to learn and practice the foundational skills of all sports: running, jumping and throwing. The clinic will be held at the Westwood High School track, 945 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Sand Volleyball Clinic (Grades 3-6)
Participants get the chance to learn and practice the rules of the game, develop their skills and fundamentals and have fun through individual and partner-based drills and activities. Equipment is provided or participants may provide their own age appropriate sand volleyball. The clinic will be held at Gene Autry Sand Volleyball Courts, 4125 E. McKellips Road.
Archery Clinic (Grades 3-6)
This beginner level program teaches participants how to shoot a bow and arrow and learn the fundamentals of archery. The class is taught by certified archery instructors and equipment is provided. This clinic will be at the southwest corner of Power Road and Decatur Street in the lot across from Red Mountain Library.
Due to COVID-19, the Youth Sports programming has been altered to meet safety standards:
Participants must wear a face mask during check in, check out, non-playing times, and at the restrooms. They are encouraged to wear a face mask while playing.
Staff will be required to wear a face mask while interacting with others.
All clinics will use individual-based and partner drills and activities only. No scrimmaging or game play.
The clinics will provide frequent cleaning procedures to disinfect hands, surfaces, and equipment.
Only one parent/guardian per participant is allowed to stay onsite during the program. They must wear a face mask and follow the physical distancing protocol of 6 feet or greater. No siblings or other children allowed. Any additional spectators must stay on the outside gates/perimeter of the facility.
Youth Sports administration has the right to change these policies at any time based on CDC, government and department policies and recommendations.
Registration can be done
Online at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mesaaz/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=catch&viewMode=list
By mail: Mesa Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 1466
Mail Stop 7010
Mesa, AZ 85211
Call (480) 644-PLAY
For more information, visit www.mesaparks.com.
Public Information and Communications
Contact: Kevin Christopher
Tel. 480-644-4699
kevin.christopher@mesaaz.gov