There are a variety of recreational programs and special events to meet the community's needs.
You can now register for Hiawatha's recreation programs online. If you are new to the system, you will need to create an account and enter each user from your household.
Come and join our ADVANCED Volleyball League for adults on Wednesday nights at Guthridge Park. Sign up on your own or with a friend and be ready to play hard! This is a great opportunity for advanced players to play in the sand. This league will be a nine week session in mad hatter format. Teams will play at 6:15pm or 7:15pm. The overall record will decide the winner. Leagues play rain or shine!
Come and join our ADVANCED Volleyball League for adults on Wednesday nights in Guthridge Park. Sign up on your own or with a friend and be ready to play hard! This is a great opportunity for advanced players to play in the sand. This league will be a nine week session in mad hatter format. Teams will play at 6:15 or 7:15pm. The overall record will decide the winner. Leagues will play rain or shine.
Blastball is a fast paced action game for kids that has all the excitement that t-ball lacks. Teaches baseball/softball fundamentals: hitting, throwing and fielding. They will also learn teamwork and sportsmanship offering a lot of fun for players as well as parents. Sessions will consist of practices and scrimmages.
HIAWATHA FALL SOCCER (Ages 3-5) - Coaches Needed!
This program prepares players for organized soccer in a fun, non-competitive environment. Teaches a variety of soccer skills: dribbling, kicking, passing, tapping, throw line and agility. They will also learn teamwork and sportsmanship offering a lot of fun for players as well as parents. Sessions will consist of practices and scrimmages
This program prepares players for organized soccer in a fun, non-competitive environment. Teaches a variety of soccer skills: dribbling, kicking, passing, tapping, throw line and agility. They will also learn teamwork and sportsmanship offering a lot of fun for players as well as parents. Sessions will consist of practices and scrimmages.
**Each child is recommended to bring their own soccer ball (suggested size 3)**
This offensive improvement camp is designed for boys and girls entering grades K-5th who want to gain some serious offensive skills in basketball!
Mount Mercy’s outstanding staff of coaches, current and former players will take you through the Mustang Offensive Improvement series. This sequence of drills has helped make the Mustangs one of the top offensive programs in the country.
Specific attention will be given to shooting, ballhandling, footwork, passing, cutting, screening and offensive rebounding. Campers will also get to test these new skills in full- and half-court games and individual contests.
Wednesday and Thursday May, 9th and 10th
Hiawatha Elementary School 6:00pm-8:00pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 2nd
Learn to play the next up and coming sport in the Midwest, Lacrosse! This new clinic will introduce children in first through fourth grade the basics of lacrosse in a non-contact format. Learn the skills of shooting, passing, catching, cradling, stick handling, running, and general agility. Children will also be introduced to basic game format and rules of the game. Limited number of spots available.
Once the clinic is complete your child has the opportunity to participate in a community scrimmage with Center Point, and Vinton Parks and Recreation on April 14th at Fross Park in Center Point from 1pm—3pm All Clinics encouraged to attend scrimmage!
Cost: $25.00 includes t-shirt
Registration Deadline: March 16th
Come learn the sport of Pickleball! Open for ages 9+, this fun sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Join us in Guthridge Park to learn the tricks and trades of the sport.
9am to 10:30am 9-15 years of age
10:30-12:00 15+ years of age
Registration Deadline: August 15th
Add a little magic to the season and receive a letter from Santa, mailed directly to your child. Santa will write a letter to your child in an easy to read format. The letter will be mailed directly from Santa’s workshop so your child will be overjoyed to see his/her name on the envelope with Santa's name and address in the corner. Santa would love to write to your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews no matter where they live! So, let the elves know if you would like to receive a letter this year!
Hiawatha is offering tennis lessons through the Westfield Tennis Club. Classes will be held at the tennis courts located in Guthridge Park. Only rain dates will be made up. Payments will be for the entire session, not pro-rated for missed classes. Minimum class size will be 2 with a maximum of 6 students. If there are fewer than 2 students registered, the class will be cancelled.
Hiawatha is offering tennis lessons through the Westfield Tennis Club. Classes will be held at the tennis courts located in Guthridge Park. Only rain dates will be made up. Payments will be for the entire session, not pro-rated for missed classes. Minimum class size will be 2 with a maximum of 6 students. If there are fewer than 2 students registered, the class will be cancelled.
Looking to learn the fundamentals of volleyball? Getting ready for middle school?
Not sure if you will like the sport or not? Come learn on Thursdays at Guthridge Park’s sand volleyball courts!
Thursday evenings 5:30PM to 6:15PM, June 7th through June 28th
Minimum of 6 participants.
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