City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services

June 2007 Sports Activities

All activities are subject to change. List is not all-inclusive. Call centers near you for complete list of classes and activities. Most activities require advance registration.

Sports Galore (all ages)
Fees: vary; some are free with $2 annual membership.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Dula offers bowling at Texas Station; pickle ball, table tennis, bocce, golf, paddle tennis, open basketball, basketball leagues, volleyball, hiking and weight training. Call for days and times.

Free Paddle Tennis (ages 40+)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 11 a.m. $2 annual membership required.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Instructor and equipment provided. Players need to wear rubber-soled gym shoes.

Tennis Lessons for Beginners (ages 18+)
Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m., through August. Must pre-register. Call for details.
Fee: $20 per month
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Bring a racquet and a can of new tennis balls to West Preparatory School at 2050 Sapphire Stone.

Blazing’ Summer Hoops youth Basketball League (ages 7-18)
Saturdays, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $250 per team
West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Avenue, (702) 229-5080

Basketball Leagues (ages 16+)
Wednesdays or Fridays, 8 p.m.
Fee: $250 team plus officials’ fees
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.

All-Star Girls Hoop League (ages 7-10)
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $65
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096

Girls Ballin’ Out West Basketball (ages 11-18)
Wednesdays and Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $200 per team plus officials’ fees
West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Avenue, (702) 229-5080.
Ladies Ballin’ Out West Basketball (ages 18+)
Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $200 per team plus $25 officials’ fees per team, per game
West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Avenue, (702) 229-5080.

Men’s C Division Basketball (ages 18+)
Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $225 per team plus $25 officials’ fees per team, per game
West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Avenue, (702) 229-5080.

Dodge ball League (ages 16+)
Tuesdays, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.
Fee: $180 per team plus officials’ fees
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.

Volleyball League (ages 16+)
Mondays, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.
Fee: $180 per team plus officials’ fees
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.

Martial Arts (ages 5+)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $15/month or $3/day
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Beginning and intermediate students welcome.

Tae Kwon Do (ages 6-adult)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
white/orange 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., yellow/green 6:15 to 7 p.m., purple+ 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Fee: $40 per month
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.

Tumbling (ages 5-16)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15/month
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.

Coed Soccer Club (ages 4-10)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., through August
Fee: $20 per month
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
Participants learn teamwork, sportsmanship and game fundamentals. Scrimmage games and sport-specific skills keep players active as they learn.

Fast Academy Speed Training (ages 4-19)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., through August
Fee: $30 per month
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
Boys and girls receive advance training in soccer. Requires instructor permission to enroll.

Summer Pool Season (all ages)
The city will open five public seasonal summer pools in addition to the year-round Municipal pool. Daily fees at all pools are $1 for ages 4-17; $2 ages 18-49; $1.50 ages $50+; free ages 0-3. A Summer Pass costing $40 for an individual, $60 for a family of up to 8, $20 for an adult age 50+, may be used May 26-Sept. 3 at Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Freedom Park, Doolittle and Municipal pools during free swim hours (not for special events or separately priced activities). This summer pass also may be used at Baker and Garside pools June 11 through Aug. 11. A Summer Pass at Pavilion Center Pool costs $60 for an individual, $100 for a family of up to 8, and $30 for an adult age 50+.

Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 229-6309. Open swim hours through Sept. 24 are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. The pool will be closed to the public while it hosts the Desert Storm Memorial Weekend Long Course Meet May 26-27. Municipal Pool also offers swimming lessons ($25 for 6 lessons over 2- or 3-week session; $20 for 4 Saturdays), a competitive swim team ($25), dive team ($25), synchronized swim team ($25), water polo ($25), level 6 lifeguard readiness, level 6 fitness swimmer, lifeguard training, lifeguard instructor training and water safety instructor training. Call for days, times and enrollment details.

Doolittle Pool, 1950 J Street, 229-6398. Open noon to 4:45 p.m. for open swim June 2-3, and Monday through Friday June 11-Aug. 26. Open swim also noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday June 11-Aug. 26, Sept. 1-3, 8-9, 15-16, and 22-23. Doolittle also will offer swimming lessons ($25 for 6 lessons over 2-week session), a competitive swim team ($25), diving lessons ($25), synchronized swim team ($25), level 6 lifeguard readiness ($20), splash fitness (free) and youth splash sports (daily fee). Call for days, times and enrollment details.

Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1488. Open swim hours on June 2-3, and Sept. 1-3, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 will be noon to 6 p.m. Open swim hours will be noon to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11-Aug. 26, and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pavilion Center also will offer swimming lessons ($30 for 6 lessons over 2-week session, $25 for 5 lessons in 5 days, $20 for 4 lessons over 2-week session), private swimming lessons ($100 for 6 lessons over 2-week session or $60 for 4 lessons), semi-private swimming lessons ($50 for 6 lessons over 2-week session or $40 for 4 lessons), a competitive swim team ($25), dive team ($25), synchronized swim team ($25), water polo ($25), shallow water exercise (daily fee) and Junior Lifeguard Camp ($45 per week, ages 12-15). Call for days, times and enrollment details.

Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 229-6309. Open noon to 6 p.m. for open swim June 2-3, Saturday and Sunday June 11-Aug. 26, Sept. 1-3, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23. The pool will be open noon to 4:45 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11-Aug. 26. Freedom also will offer swimming lessons ($25 for 6 lessons over 2-week session), a competitive swim team ($25), diving lessons ($25), synchronized swim team ($25), water polo ($25) and water fitness (daily fee). Call for days, times and enrollment details.

30th Annual Hershey Track & Field Games – Region 2 (ages 8-14)
Wednesday, June 6, 6 p.m. Registration 5-5:45 p.m. on site.
Fee: Free
Western High School, 4601 W. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6729.

Boys and girls will compete in the 50-, 100-, 200-, 400-, 800- and 1600-meter dash, 4x100-meter relay, standing long jump and softball throw. Times and distances from this track meet will be compared with Northern Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii and California times. Participants with the best times or distance in their age groups will represent Region 2 at the national finals event in Hershey, Pa., in August.

Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis, 229-1532. Open for open swim noon to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11-August 11. Daily fees: $1 for ages 4-17; $2 ages 18-49; $1.50 ages $50+; free ages 0-3. Baker also will offer swim lessons ($25 for 6 lessons over 2-week session), a competitive swim team ($25), diving lessons ($25), synchronized swim team ($25) and water polo ($25). Call for days, times and enrollment details.

Garside Pool, 300 S. Torrey Pines Drive, 229-6393. Open for open swim noon to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11-August 11. Daily fees: $1 for ages 4-17; $2 ages 18-49; $1.50 ages $50+; free ages 0-3. Garside also will offer swim lessons ($25 for 6 lessons over 2-week session), a competitive swim team ($25), diving lessons ($25), synchronized swim team ($25) and water polo ($25). Call for days, times and enrollment details.

Weeklong Specialty Camps
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 11-Aug. 24. Advance registration required.
Fee: $100 per child per week, $90 each additional child for most camps; some are more.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359; (ages 6-11).
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100; (ages 6-12).
The variety of camp topics includes sports sampler, basketball, cheerleading, gymnastics and more.

After-School All-Stars Registration Day (all ages)
Wednesday, June 13, 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $1 for ages 4-17; $2 ages 18-49; $1.50 ages $50+; free ages 0-3.
Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis, (702) 229-1532.
The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services is partnering with the After-School All-Stars program to offer $25 in free group swimming lessons or competitive swimming sport participation to Nevada residents ages 5 to 17, or a $25 discount off the $40 summer season swim pass at five city pools this summer. Participants can join novice-level swim, dive, synchronized swimming or water polo teams using the summer program subsidy. To celebrate this opportunity, everyone is invited to Baker Pool to register for participation in the program and to enjoy an afternoon of diving contests, noodle races, mat games, swimming and other fun water activities. Free frozen Otter Pops will be distributed to participants as well. Call 229-6309 for more information on program enrollment. before June 13.

Corporate Challenge Tug-O-War and Closing Ceremonies (all ages)
Saturday, June 16, 7 a.m. Tug-O-War; 11 a.m. Closing Ceremonies
Fee: Free admission. Spectators welcome.
Centennial Hills Park, Buffalo Drive South of Elkhorn Road, (702) 229-6706.

Youth Basketball League (ages 3-10)
Saturdays, beginning June 16, 9 a.m.
Fee: $35 ages 3-4; $45 ages 5-6; $65 ages 8+
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096
Boys and girls learn fundamentals, good sportsmanship and team camaraderie. Volunteer coaches needed. Games may be played at other locations.

Youth Basketball Leagues (ages 3-14)
Saturdays, beginning June 16
Fee: $35 ages 3-4; $45 ages 5-6; $65 ages 8+
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.

Dash & Splash
Saturday, June 16, 8 a.m.
Fee: $15 advance, $20 event day.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Run a 1.5-mile race followed by a 300-meter swim. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully.

Dear Ol’ Dad’s Day (all ages)
Sunday, June 17, noon to 6 p.m.
Fee: Ages 0-3 free, $1 ages 4-17, $2 ages 18-49, $1.50 ages 50+.
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 229-6309.
Doolittle Pool, 1950 J Street, (702) 229-6398.
Municipal Pool, 431 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Free for fathers when accompanied by their children to recreational swim.

Church Softball League (adults)
Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. beginning June 27
Fee: $250 per team
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374; June 11-Aug. 3.

Independence Day 7-Man Passing League Tournament (high school teams)
Thursday-Saturday, June 28-30. Limited registrations accepted through June 16.
Fee: $200 per team. Multiple team discount available.
Ed Fountain Park, Vegas Drive & Decatur Boulevard, (702) 229-1646 or 229-1295.
Junior varsity and varsity high school teams throughout the southwest are offered a four-game guarantee. Call for registration packet and information.

Men’s Basketball League (adults)
Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m., beginning June 30
Fee: $250 per team
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374; June 11-Aug. 3.

Adaptive Recreation Activities

Individual Golf Lessons (ages 12+)
Fridays, through June 10
Fee: $5 per 30-minute lesson
Las Vegas Golf Club, 4300 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-4903.
Learn basic swing, stance and grip. Single-rider golf carts available and equipment provided. Contact Bob Murray for more information. For individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.

2nd Annual Vision Forum (visually impaired)
Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration opens 8 a.m. Program begins 8:45 a.m.
Fee: Free
Las Vegas Senior Center and Dula Gym, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Pre-register by May 20 to assure free lunch, participation in afternoon recreation and raffle ticket. Call (702) 631-9009 or 229-4796 for information. Recreational opportunities from noon to 3 p.m. include water aerobics, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, archery and goal ball. Program includes sessions with medical doctors speaking on diabetes and low vision, plus classes on cane travel, daily living skills and new technology from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. High- and low-tech local and national vendors and service providers will have display booths open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Active Therapeutic Recreation – Las Vegas 51s vs. Fresno Baseball Game (all ages)
Saturday, June 9, 7:05 p.m. game time
Fee: To be determined.
Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, (702 386-7200.
Call Robert Murray for information at (702) 229-4903.

Basic Paddling Skills (ages 7+)
Thursdays, June 14 and 28
Fee: $5 per person for groups of 20 or more
Boulder Beach at Lake Meade
People of all abilities learn how to paddle in a kayak or canoe. Lake Mead canoeing and kayaking clinics for groups of 20 or more may be arranged. Advance notice is required to schedule an outing. Call Rebecca Allen at (702) 229-1710 for details and reservations.

Project D.I.R.T. Mt. Charleston Tent Camp (age 22+ with developmental disabilities)
Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17. Pre-registration required by June 13.
Fee: $30, includes transportation, tents and meals.
Drop off and pick up at Lorenzi Park, West Washington Avenue at Twin Lakes Drive.
Designed particularly for participants with developmental disabilities, the Developing Interests in Risk Taking program provides people of all abilities the opportunity to explore new recreation and leisure possibilities through alternative recreation and outdoor adventure experiences. Campers should bring sleeping bags. Call (702) 229-4796 for information and registration.

Father’s Day Golf Tournament (ages 16+)
Sunday, June 17
Fee: $60 per golfer
Las Vegas Golf Club, 4300 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 646-3003.
Four-person scramble format. Call Cassie Jemison at (702) 229-6358 for information.

Quad Rugby Officials Clinic (adults)
Friday-Monday, June 29-July 1; Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $5. USQRRA certification fee is $15.
Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563.
Contact Robert Murray for more information at (702) 229-4903.
Summer Slaughter Quad Rugby Tournament (ages 18+)
Friday-Sunday, June 29-July 1; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Fee: $300/team or $25/individual. No cost for spectators. Register by June 15.
Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563.
Four-team round-robin format. Contact Robert Murray for more information at (702) 229-4903.

Power Soccer (ages 5+)
Practice sessions on Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m.  Call for details.
John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Avenue, (702) 229-4796.
This action-packed team sport combines the skill of the wheelchair user with the speed and power of the chair itself, to participate in an extremely challenging game very similar to soccer. Power soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users.

Coed participants must use electric wheelchairs with foot pegs (no scooters). The remaining equipment will be provided. No charge to participants. Bring water. Volunteer assistants needed.

BlazeSports Las Vegas (ages 7-adult)
Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: Free
Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste, (702) 229-4440.
This sports program for children and adults with disabilities offers sports training and competitions. Focus is on wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair football, quad rugby, golf, swimming and track and field. The focus sports are rotated in five-week cycles.  All equipment needed to participate is provided, including the all-court sport wheelchairs. Appropriate for novices and elite athletes alike. Call (702) 229-4903 for details.

Wheelchair Rugby/Quad Rugby (adults)
Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: Call for information.
John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Avenue, (702) 229-4903.
The U.S. Quad Rugby Association Division II Sin City Skulls quad rugby team is looking for athletes. Open practices are held on Thursdays. Call for information.

Goalball Practice (visually impaired ages 7+)
Second Friday of each Month, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Avenue.
Beginner and intermediate goalball players practice the second Friday of each month at no charge to participants. Bring knee pads, goggles and water to drink. The remaining equipment will be provided. Reservations are required at least 2 days in advance. Call 229-4904 for details and reservations.

One-on-One Swim Lessons (ages 5+)
Fee: $100 for six 30-minute lessons.
Private instruction is designed to meet the needs of people of all ages and abilities. Lessons at Pavilion Center Pool during summer and at Municipal Pool other months. Call (702) 229-4796.

R.E.A.L. Sports (age 18+)
Sports, recreation, education and athletics for a lifetime program are designed for developmentally disabled adults. Contact Jonathon Foster at (702) 229-4796 for information.

F.L.O.A.T.
Forming Leisure Opportunities using Aquatic Techniques is an adaptive aquatics program for people with and without disabilities. Call for dates, times and registration (702) 229-4796.

G.O.L.F. – Golf Offers Lifetime Fun (ages 7-adult)
Individuals of all abilities can sign up for golf lessons, golf leagues and tournaments. For information, call Robert Murray at (702) 229-4903 or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

New A.G.E. Program (age 22+)
Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. (except holidays).
Fee: $35 for 5 days; $28 for 4 days; $21 for 1 to 3 days; $10 additional monthly for special events.
Twin Lakes Adaptive Recreation Center, 3333 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5177.
An “after-work” recreation program for adults with developmental disabilities that offers varied activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence. Call for information.

Lakeside Disabled Sports U.S.A.
Lakeside, a chapter of Disabled Sports U.S.A., provides recreational programs and sporting activities for individuals with disabilities and their friends. Call (702) 229-4900 for information and locations.