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.
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Blastball, proudly sponsored by World Class Industries, is an exciting introductory game to baseball and softball for boys and girls. The game is safe and uses a foam bat and ball no gloves required. Blastball teaches the basics of T-ball, baseball and softball; hitting, throwing and fielding, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Coaches needed!
Makeup Dates: August 8 - 11
Guthridge Park| Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Participants will have opportunities to listen and learn from exciting speakers, participate in community service projects and various other fun activities. This program encourages developing friendships and group participation. Children bring sack lunches and are required to bring a snack during the session. Participants will meet at Guthridge Park - Green Pavilion. A schedule of activities will be available to participants one week before each session begins.
Hiawatha Soccer, proudly sponsored by First Federal Credit Union, introduces your child to organized soccer in a friendly, fun and non-competitive environment. Coaches will help players learn a variety of soccer skills including ball control, shooting and passing. They will also learn teamwork and sportsmanship. Our program offers a lot of fun for players as well as parents. Sessions will consist of practices and scrimmages. Volunteer coaches needed!
Makeup Dates: July 5 & 7
NFL Flag Football is here! This is a recreational league that focuses on learning fundamentals and developing skills to continue playing football at the next level. An emphasis is placed on good sportsmanship, teamwork, and equal playing time. There will be a coaches’ meeting prior to practices being scheduled. ** Cleats and mouth guards are highly recommended for player safety. Volunteer coaches needed!
A first of its kind in the metro area! Hiawatha, Marion and Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Departments have combined to bring you a new recreation summer soccer league for all ages and abilities. Focus will be placed on learning age appropriate skills and fundamentals to better enhance the players ability and understanding of the game of soccer. An emphasis will be placed on teamwork and good sportsmanship by all involved. If your child is looking for a summer soccer program, this is the league for them! There will be a separate girls and boys division for each age group. Shin-guards and cleats are recommended.
Hiawatha is offering tennis lessons through Coe College women's Emma Lassen! 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 Coe College women's Emma Lassen! 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.
Thursday night's!
Men's Doubles, 6 week, 6 game league with single elimination tournament at the end of season.
Teams will play at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm, schedules will be sent out at the beginning of the season.
Team captains register both members.
Match Format: 45 minutes, 3 games played until 11 points (win by 2 cap of 13) or time expires.
Games per night: 1
Registration limit: 12 teams
End of league tournament: Friday, August 26, 5:00pm at the Guthridge Park Tennis Courts.
Tuesday night's!
Women's Doubles, 6 week, 6 game league with single elimination tournament at the end of season.
Teams will play at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm, schedules will be sent out at the beginning of the season.
Team captains register both members.
Match Format: 45 minutes, 3 games played until 11 points (win by 2 cap of 13) or time expires.
Games per night: 1
Registration limit: 12 teams
End of league tournament: Friday, August 19, 5:00pm at the Guthridge Park Tennis Courts.
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