City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services

November-December 2007 Sports Activities

Centers will be closed Nov. 12, 22-23 and Dec. 25. 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.

Leagues, Sports & Swimming (all ages)

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

Martial Arts (ages 5-adult)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $15 per month supply fee
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Beginning and intermediate students welcome.

Karate (ages 6 to adult)
Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners; 7 to 8:30 p.m. for intermediate
Fee: $36 for beginners; $44 for intermediate
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.

Sanjuriu Jujitsu (ages 5-adult)
Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. beginners; 6:30-7:30 p.m. intermediate
Fee: $29 for six-week course
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.

Tae Kwon Do (ages 7-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.

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 Swimming, Basketball, Exercise Room Use (ages 50+)
Swimming Monday-Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.; Pick-up Basketball 4 p.m. Mondays/Weds./Fridays; 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Cardio/Weight Room use 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays/Weds./Fridays, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. All require $2 annual membership.

Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.

Pickle Ball (ages 50+)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 11 a.m. $2 annual membership required.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Bring tennis shoes. All equipment supplied.

Free Paddle Tennis (ages 50+)
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.

Free Badminton (ages 50+)
Mondays, 9 a.m.  $2 annual membership required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515

Free Indoor Shuffleboard (ages 50+)
First and third Mondays each month, 1 to 3 p.m. $2 annual membership required.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.

Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. $2 annual membership required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

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.

Free Open Table Tennis (ages 50+) $2 annual membership required.
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Fridays at noon.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515

Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.

Fridays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Mondays and Fridays at 2:30 p.m.; also 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Rd., 229-4794.

Bowling (ages 50+)
Fee: $2.25, includes 3 games and shoe rental
Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, (702) 658-4900.
Mondays at 10 a.m. sponsored by Doolittle Senior Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6125.
Mondays at 1 p.m. sponsored by Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Rd., 229-4794.

Bowling (ages 50+)
First and third Tuesdays each month, 9 a.m.
Fee: $3.50, includes 2 games, shoe rental and van transportation to Texas Station.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.

Free Golf Lessons (ages 50+)
Wednesdays at noon.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.
Learn how to play or improve your swing.

Free Senior Basketball (ages 50+)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon; 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.  $2 annual membership required.

Adult Division C Basketball League
Fee: $250 per team plus officials’ fees
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Call for start date and time.

Men’s Basketball League (ages 18+)
Division B, Thursdays, beginning November 1, 5 to 9 p.m. For men no taller than 6’3”.
Division A, Fridays, beginning November 2, 5 to 9 p.m. Registration opens October 16.
Fee: $250 per team plus officials’ fees
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.

Free Indoor Skiing (ages 50+)
Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m.
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road, (702) 229-4794.
A certified ski instructor teaches basic fundamentals. Socks and advance registration are required.

Arena Football Passing League (ages 14-adult)
Fridays, 6-6:45 p.m. ages 14-17 with 6 years experience; 7-7:45 p.m. ages 18+. Begins Nov. 2.
Fee: $65 per player, includes t-shirts, medals, tournament and end-of-session pizza party.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Get your 4-player flag football team together for games played inside the gym. Pre-registration is required.

Northwest Explorers Hiking at Hamblin Mountain (ages 50+)
Friday, November 2, 7:30 a.m. check-in; 8 a.m. departure
Fee: $2 transportation fee. Advance registration required.
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road, (702) 229-4794.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring lunch, water, sunscreen and hat.

Youth T-Ball (ages 4-8)
Practice and play begins Saturday, Nov. 3,
Fee: $45, includes a T-shirt, participation award, instruction and weekly game.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Participants will learn teamwork and good sportsmanship while gaining self-confidence and improving their batting, fielding, catching, throwing, and base-running skills. The weekly leagues will continue for six weeks. Younger children hit the ball from a tee. Registration is open until divisions are full. Equipment will be provided. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Biddy Nerf T-Ball (age 3)
Saturdays, beginning November 3, 10 a.m. to noon
Fee: $45
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.

Golf at Angel Park 18-hole Putting Course (ages 50+)
Monday, November 5, 10 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5 on trip day, plus $2 transportation fee.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.

Golf at Angel Park 18-hole Putting Course (ages 50+)
Monday, November 5, 11 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5 on trip day, plus $2 transportation fee.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.

Dodgeball League (ages 11-15)
Mondays, 5 to 6 p.m., beginning November 5.
Fee: $ 65, includes T-shirt
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Recreational league for boys and girls. Season ends with a pizza party.

11th Annual Turkey Shoot Coed Softball Tournament (ages 16+)
Saturday, November 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Register by Oct. 29.
Entry Fee: $175, includes umpire fees
Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Avenue.
Call (702) 229-1527 for registration information. Sponsor trophy and individual awards for top three and consolation places.

Synchronized Swimming  (ages 7-17)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 13 to December 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $32 for 4-week session
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309

Coffee, Tee & Me Excursion (ages 50+)
Wednesday, November 14, 9 a.m. Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2 transportation fee plus $5 includes bucket of balls, lunch and chair massage.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 West Lone Mountain Road, (702) 229-4794.
Taste and learn about various coffees, then drive a bucket of balls at Black Canyon Golf Course’s driving range, followed by lunch and a personal chair massage.

Free Turkey Shoot Basketball Clinic (ages 8-14)
Friday, November 16, 5 to 9 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Enjoy learning and perfecting basketball skills. You may win a turkey!

Basketball Turkey Shoot (ages 5-13)
Saturday, November 17, 10 a.m. ages 5-7; 10:30 a.m. ages 8-10; 12:30 p.m. ages 11-13.
Fee: $3
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Shoot some hoops to win your Thanksgiving turkey. Pre-registration is required.

Turkey Shoot (ages 10-15)
Saturday, November 17, 10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: $5 per child
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Win a turkey and other special prizes in this free throw-shooting contest.

Break A Holiday Sweat Aerobithon (ages 10+)
Saturday, November 17, 10 to 1 p.m.
Fee: Current membership or $3
Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563.
Participate in an hour each of warm-up and cardio; strength training, abs and Bosu; and Pilates and yoga (bring your own mat). Ages 10-15 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

Golf at Angel Park 18-hole Course (ages 50+)
Tuesday, November 27, 10 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2 transportation fee plus cost of course. Call 229-1515 for information.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.

Golf Cloud Nine par 3 Course (ages 50+)
Tuesday, November 27, 11 a.m.
Fee: $10, plus $6 for cart, if available
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.

Youth Wrestling League (ages 4-14)
Saturdays, beginning December 1, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $45 ages 4-6; $65 ages 7-14
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.

Golf at Angel Park 18-hole Putting Course (ages 50+)
Monday, December 3, 10 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5 on trip day, plus $2 transportation fee.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.

Golf at Angel Park 18-hole Putting Course (ages 50+)
Monday, December 3, 11 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5 on trip day, plus $2 transportation fee.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.

Hiking at Kraft Mountain (ages 50+)
Friday, December 7, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.
Fee: $2 transportation fee.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.
Bring a sack lunch, water, camera and sunscreen. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Free Diving & Synchronized Swimming Holiday Show (all ages)
Thursday, December 13, 6:30 p.m.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309
Diving and synchronized swimming teams will perform a free holiday show.

Northwest Explorers Hiking at Goldstrike Hot Springs (ages 50+)
Friday, December 14, 7:30 a.m. check-in; 8 a.m. departure
Fee: $2 transportation fee. Advance registration required. Registration opens Nov. 5.
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road, (702) 229-4794.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring lunch, water, sunscreen and hat.

Winter Splash Camp (ages 6-11)
Monday through Friday, December 17-21, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $100 for week
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309
Children will experience snorkeling, water safety, water polo, synchronized swimming, diving, swimming lessons, inner tube water polo, games and crafts. Children must bring sack lunch, swimsuit, towel and change of dry clothes. Limited to 25 youth.

Adaptive Recreation Activities

Lake Mead Project D.I.R.T. Tent Camp (ages 22+)
Saturday and Sunday, November 3-4
Fee: $30 per person
Developing Interests in Risk Taking offers people of all abilities the opportunity to explore new recreation and leisure possibilities through alternative recreation and outdoor adventure experiences. Call (702) 229-4796 for information and registration.

7th Annual Wheelchair Over-the-Line Tournament (ages 18+)
Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Fee: $30 per team (3-person teams), or $15 per person
Las Vegas Wheelchair Sports Park at Freedom Park, Mojave Road at East Washington Avenue.
This inclusive smaller version of wheelchair softball has teams scoring runs by hitting a ball 25 feet over the line without the defense catching it. Call 229-4796 for registration and details.

Valley of Fire Project D.I.R.T. Tent Camp (ages 22+)
Saturday and Sunday, December 1-2
Fee: $30 per person
Developing Interests in Risk Taking offers people of all abilities the opportunity to explore new recreation and leisure possibilities through alternative recreation and outdoor adventure experiences. Call (702) 229-4796 for information and registration.

Division III Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (adults)
Saturday and Sunday, December 8-9, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: $300 per team. Free for spectators.
Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563.
Call (702) 229-4796 for information and registration. Register by Nov. 17.

Annual Holiday Dance (ages 21+)
Saturday, December 15, 7 to 10 p.m. Register by Dec. 7.
Fee: $20 per person
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy a night of music, dancing, food and fun. Call 229-5177 for reservation and information.

Polar Express Camp (ages 7-21)
Monday through Friday, December 24 through December 28, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. No camp Dec. 25.
Fee: $70 per person
Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center, 3339 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6358.
Each day participants will hop aboard the Polar Express “Train” (bus) and travel to exciting local spots. Other activities include arts, crafts and games. Call 229-6358 for registration information.

S.P.A.R.K. – Social Play and Respite for Kids (ages 3-7)
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: Free
Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center, 3339 W. Washington Avenue in Lorenzi Park, (702) 229-6358.
Children with special needs enjoy social play, arts, crafts, games and outdoor play in a safe and fun environment.

Free Inclusive Development Play Group (ages 6 months-3 years)
Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Parents and children explore and learn through play, story time, music, art and more. Children with and without disabilities are included in all activities and siblings are welcome, too. Cosponsored by Nevada Early Intervention Services and Family to Family.

Heading On (ages 22+)
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Heading On is designed to provide individuals with a traumatic brain injury with leisure awareness, social interaction skills, leisure resources and leisure activity skills during and/or after clinical rehabilitation. Please call (702) 229-6358 for a calendar and more information.

Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center After-School Program (ages 7-21)
Monday through Friday, through December 21, 1 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $27/week for 1-3 days; $36 for 4 days; $45 for 5 days
Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center, 3339 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6358.
Youth of all abilities may participate in a variety of recreational programs.

BlazeSports Las Vegas (ages 7-adult)
Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: Free
Garside Middle School Gymnasium, 300 S. Torrey Pines Dr., (702) 229-4796.
This sports program for children and adults with disabilities offers sports training and competitions. Focus is on wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, swimming and track and field. Educational sessions introduce new sports and exciting activities. All equipment needed to participate is provided, including the all-court sport wheelchairs. Appropriate for novices and elite athletes alike. Call (702) 229-4796 for details.

New A.G.E. Program (age 22+)
Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. (closed Sept. 3, Oct. 25-26)).
Fee: $35 for 5 days; $28 for 4 days; $21 for 1 to 3 days.
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.

F.L.O.A.T.
Forming Leisure Opportunities using Aquatic Techniques is an adaptive aquatics program for people with and without disabilities. Kayak and canoe paddling lessons and swimming lessons are held at Municipal Pool September-May. Call for dates and times (702) 229-1710.

G.O.L.F. – Golf Offers Lifetime Fun (ages 12-adult)
Las Vegas Golf Club, 4300 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 646-3003.
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 .

Outreach
For information on the following recreation opportunities and programs, please call (702) 229-4900.
Assistive Technology/Equipment Loan Program – adaptive equipment to rent.
Disability Awareness/Sensitivity Training – for your organization.
Informational and Educational Presentations – for your organization or agency.
Recreational Enrichment Program – for teens ages 15 to 18.
Lifetime Sports – Archery and disc golf lessons and Junior Olympic Development Program.
Rock Climbing
Tandem Bike Rides – Held on Friday afternoons. Call for dates and information.
Wheelchair Sports – includes basketball, fitness, football, softball and over-the-line.

Wheelchair Rugby/Quad Rugby (adults)
Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Avenue.
Fridays, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563.
Fee: Call for information.
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 Bob Murray at (702) 229-4903 for information.

Power Soccer (ages 5+)
Practice sessions on Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Avenue, (702) 229-1710.
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. Call for details.

Leisure Connection (ages 22+)
Leisure Connection is a social group for high-functioning adults with developmental disabilities. The program provides recreational activities that promote socialization and independence in the community. Activities include bowling, movies, lunch and dinner outings, sports events and leisure education classes. Activity schedules are mailed out monthly to each participant. Reservations must be made in advance for each event. For more information, or to be placed on the activity schedule mailing list, call (702) 229-5177.

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