ADULT SPORTS
Adult Softball Leagues
SIGN UP takes place on the dates noted under each sport, at the Parks & Recreation office, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glendale Parks and Recreation does not place individuals on teams, but individuals may be listed on a Free Agent List made available to teams short on players. If you would like to be placed on the Free Agent List or have any questions about Adult Sports, please contact Mike D. at 623-930-2841 or mdavis@glendaleaz.com. Adult Sports program participants must be age 18 or older.
For information on the adult softball leagues, please call Mike D. at 623-930-2841 or mdavis@glendaleaz.com.
To receive Glendale resident rates, proof of residency must be provided. Proof must show address and be current within 60 days. Examples include driver’s license, water bill, etc. (Teams will pay the maximum non-resident fee until proof of residency is verified, then a refund will be issued for the appropriate amount. Refunds take 7-10 business days.)
Click here for the Adult Softball Schedules/Standings
GLENDALE ADULT SOFTBALL FORMAT
Sign up for a variety of adult leagues six nights a week. The Glendale Parks and Recreation rules along with ASA modified rules will be applied. Team trophy and shirts are awarded to first place teams and a team trophy for runner-up and 3rd place teams. Entries spaces are limited for 8 teams in each division.
- REGISTRATION STATUS:
FEES FOR RETURNING/NEW RESIDENT TEAMS OR NON RESIDENT TEAMS: $505-$595 depending on your team status. To b a resident team you must have at least 4 Glendale residents on your roster. ($50 off registration fees for attending the mandatory coaches meeting (Coaches meeting are held 2 – 3 weeks prior to start of each season.
- 2012 SOFTBALL SEASONS:
Games will be played on some holidays only excluding a few.
WINTER SEASON: January – mid March (Offering only Coed divisions at FSC & SRSC)
SPRING SEASON: early April – mid June (Offering all divisions at FSC & SRSC)
SUMMER SEASON: late July – late September (Offering all divisions at FSC & SRSC)
FALL SEASON: early October – mid December (Offering all divisions at FSC & SRSC)
- LEAGUE/LOCATIONS (can change from season to season)
All leagues play double headers format one night a week. 14 games double header regular season with end of the season with single elimination tournament at these locations. 15 GAMES GUARANTEED!
FSC=Foothills Sports Complex, 19070 N. 57th Ave.
SRSC=Sahuaro Ranch Sports Complex, 9895 N. 63rd Ave.
- LEAGUE FORMAT: All DIVISION will consist of eight (8) teams.
- GAME TIMES: Fridays: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 p.m. • Sundays: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
SUMMER 2012 LEAGUE INFORMATION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS: Monday, June 4, at the City Council Chambers, 5850 W. Glendale Ave. RETURNING TEAMS, 6 p.m. and NEW TEAMS, 7 p.m. Teams represented by a manager or team player during the entire meeting will receive $50 OFF league sign up.
SIGN UP STARTS TUESDAY, JUNE 5. Sign up packets will be available at the Glendale Parks & Recreation office, 5850 W. Glendale Ave.(M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)., June 5-8. For more information, call 623-930-2841. RETURNING TEAMS roster and temporary receipt is due upon registration NEW TEAM packets with rosters and temporary receipt are due Thursday, June 7, by 5 p.m. NEW TEAM registration/lottery will be held Saturday, June 9.
RATES: Returning and Glendale resident teams: $505 • New Resident Teams (min. of 4 Glendale residents): $505 • New Non-resident Teams: $595. Fees include double-header, 14-game regular season and a single-elimination tournament; ASA sanction fees; softballs; lights; awards for winning teams; officials and field staff. (Listed rates do NOT include any discount.) To receive Glendale resident rates, required proof of residency must be provided. Teams will pay the maximum non-resident rate until residency is verified.
NUMBER OF TEAMS: Leagues are based on 8 maximum, 6 minimum. If leagues do not fill, teams will be placed in another league if space permits.
FORMAT/DAYS/LOCATIONS: Teams play a doubleheader
format one night a week at the following times
and locations.PARKS: FSC=Foothills Sports Complex, 57 Ave. & Union Hills Dr.;
SRP=Sahuaro Ranch Sports Complex, 63 Ave. & Mountain
View Rd.
| League |
Night |
Park |
Start Date |
| Men’s CL |
Tuesday |
SRP |
7/03 |
| Men’s C |
Thursday |
SRP |
7/05 |
| Men’s D |
Tuesday |
SRP |
7/03 |
| Men’s D |
Wednesday |
SRP |
7/11 |
| Men’s D |
Thursday |
SRP |
7/05 |
| Coed B/C |
Friday |
SRP |
6/29 |
| Coed B/C |
Sunday |
SRP |
7/01 |
| Coed C/D |
Friday |
FSC |
6/29 |
| Coed C/D |
Sunday |
FSC |
7/01 |
| Coed C/D |
Wednesday |
SRP |
7/11 |
| Coed C/D |
Sunday |
SRP |
7/01 |
Need a venue for your next sports event?
Glendale Parks & Recreation offers a variety of sports fields rental options.
For details, click here.
Golf 101
Glen Lakes Golf Course, 5450 W. Northern Ave.
Want to start playing golf, or have you been playing but need
to sharpen your skills? Learn the FUNdamentals including
grip, swing, chipping, putting, short game, rules, confidence,
etiquette and more. Ages 18+. 1-½ hours. 4 weeks. Instructor:
SWARTZ. • $108 (Non-resident $129) Click here to register.
| Begin Date |
Day |
Time |
Sign Up Code |
| April 29 |
SU |
9 AM |
142181-04 |
| May 12 |
SA |
8 AM |
142181-05 |
| May 15 |
TU |
6:30 PM |
142181-06 |
| June 12 |
TU |
7 PM |
143181-01 |
| June 21 |
TH |
6 PM |
143181-02 |
| June 30 |
SA |
8 AM |
143181-03 |
| July 18 |
W |
6:30 PM |
143181-04 |
| July 22 |
SU |
8 AM |
143181-05 |
| August 4 |
SA |
8 AM |
143181-06 |
Adult Coed Racquetball Leagues
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Adult coed leagues are offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings with Wednesday’s being advanced players. This is a points-based, 8-week league. No league July 4. Instructor: BLAINE 2 hours. • $25 (Non-resident $33). Click here to register.
| Begin Date |
Day |
Time |
Sign Up Code |
| MAY 30 |
W |
6 PM |
313103-02 |
| JUNE 4 |
M |
6 PM |
313103-01 |
Tennis
Paseo Racquet Center, 6268 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Held on Wednesdays, beginning June 6 for 8 weeks
TENNIS I: For those who have played little or no tennis. Learn the basic strokes to enjoy the game. TENNIS II: For those who have graduated from Tennis I or haven’t played for a while. Learn advanced strokes, scoring and playing strategies. Ages 19+. No class July 4. 1 hour. Instructor: PASEO RACQUET CENTER PROFESSIONALS. • $66
(Non-resident $79). Click here to register.
| Class |
Time |
Sign Up Code |
| Tennis I |
6:30 PM |
143131-01 |
| Tennis II |
7:30 PM |
143135-01 |
Martial Arts
JAPANESE JUDO
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Learn basic judo postures and salutations, how to move on the mat, control your opponent and be thrown safely. Also techniques of grappling, locking, choking, escaping and sequence combinations will be demonstrated and taught. Ages 13+.
No class July 4. 1-½ hours. Instructor: DR. MOORE. • $20 (Non-resident $24). Class held for one month. Click here to register.
| Begins |
Days |
Times |
Sign Up Code |
| JUNE 4 |
M/W |
7 PM |
243112-01 |
| JULY 2 |
M/W |
7 PM |
243112-02 |
| AUG. 1 |
M/W |
7 PM |
243112-03 |
JAPANESE JUDO & SELF-DEFENSE
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Advanced teaching in judo techniques for sport and self-defense. Learn
jujitsu techniques, including
grappling, chokes, arm locks and striking. Ages 15+. 1 hour. • $20
(Non-resident $24). Class held for one month. Click here to register.
| Begins |
Days |
Times |
Sign Up Code |
| JUNE 5 |
TU/TH |
8:30 PM |
243128-01 |
| JULY 31 |
TU/TH |
8:30 PM |
243128-02 |
| AUG. 30 |
TU/TH |
8:30 PM |
243128-03 |
T’AI CHI
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Held Thursdays at 9 a.m. beginning June 14 for 8 weeks
Learn the principles and beginning movements of T’ai Chi (Yang form). Better balance, flexibility and stress management are gained. 1 hour. Instructor: BURR. • $41 (Non-resident $49). Click here to register.
T’AI CHI - YANG STYLE
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Held Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning June 7 for 8 weeks
T’ai Chi movements, when practiced slowly, can have certain health benefits such as improved balance, flexibility
and stress reduction. Investigate
the first third of the 36 postures.
1-½ hours. Instructor: GILL. • $53
(Non-resident $64). Click here to register.
AIKIDO
Community Center North, 14075 N. 59th Ave.
This unique martial art lets you defend yourself without fighting. Control your opponent by blending with their motion and energy, not by kicking or punching. Great for students of all
sizes and abilities; beginners welcome. This is an on-going, monthly class. Continuing students will be eligible for belt advancement. Ages 14+. No class July 4. 1-½ hours. Instructor: FLEEGLE.• $50 (Non-resident $60). Class held for one month. Click here to register.
| Begins |
Days |
Times |
Sign Up Code |
| JUNE 2 |
W |
11 AM |
143111-01 |
| JULY 7 |
W |
11 AM |
143111-02 |
| AUG. 1 |
W |
11 AM |
143111-03 |
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