Parks and Rec announce signups for three youth sports

Sandpoint Parks and Recreation announced signups for three youth athletics programs. Signups and registrations for the youth basketball, gymnastics and cross-country activities can be found either online at www.sandpointidaho.gov/parksrecreation, in person at Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, 1123 Lake St. or by calling (208) 263-3613.

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Sandpoint Parks and Recreation is offering a Youth Basketball league for grades 3-8. The league runs from Feb. 9 to March 16, 2019. The focus is on fun and fundamentals for both the girls and boys teams. Practices are held once per week at area schools. Games are played on Saturdays. Sandpoint youth sport jersey is required.

Registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 6, 2019. Registration fee is $38 per player (or $33 in-city discount). Discounts are availible for several players in the same family. Jerseys cost $14 apiece, but scholarships are available ($50 max awarded per child per booklet).

GYMNASTICS: RHYTHMICS & ACROSPORT

Rhythmics is an activity that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and manipulation of balls, clubs, hoops, ribbon and rope into skills and routines to music.

Acrosport uses partners and groups working together to perform acrobatic skills of tumbling, lifts, balances, tosses and catches of partners in combination with dance. Gymnasts of all sizes are needed. Bases are bigger and strong. Tops are petite. All lessons are taught in a recreational format. Wear athletic clothing that is not too baggy and tie up shoulder-length hair.

Both activities are co-ed, specifically for children ages 6-18. These sessions are from Jan. 9 through Feb. 14, 2019. Registration deadline for this session is Jan. 5. Classes take place at Community Hall, which is located at 204 N. 1st Ave. Beginners classes are Wednesdays from 3:30–4:30 p.m; Intermediates classes are Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Advanced classes are Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. The fees are $43 per session ($5 in-city discount). Multiple family member discounts apply. At least five participants are needed in each class level and maximum of 12 participants in each class.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS

Are you new to the sport? Haven’t tried it in years? Never tried skate skiing? This is the class for you. Join the Sandpoint Nordic club for these great introductory skate and classic ski classes. Participants must supply their own skis, boots and poles. Rentals are available at Syringa Cyclery, Alpine Shop and Outdoor Experience.

Lessons are on Jan. 5, 2019. Online registration deadline is Dec. 31. Classic Ski Lessons will take place from 8:30-9:45 a.m, while Skate Ski Lessons are from 10-11:15 a.m. Each lesson is $20 per person ($2 in-city discount). Meet at the U of I Property on North Boyer Ave.