Sports
“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.”
– Roger Staubach
Gymmastics and Tumbling
Desert Tumbling
Desert Tumbling, a gym for tumbling only, is a premier tumbling gym conveniently located at 78th Avenue and Deer Valley Road. Our emphasis is on FUN! We cater to gymnasts, cheerleaders, dancers, divers, martial artists and anyone who wants to flip and twist. Our gym features a large open spring floor, in-ground trampolines, in-ground foam and resi pits, tumbl trak and mini trampolines. Classes available for ages 2-22. Open Gym offered daily and no membership required.
21501 N. 78th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
Phone: 623-362-1000
Owners: Paul & Wendy Hartman
http://www.deserttumbling.com/
Professional AZ Sports Teams
Phoenix Suns
Back for another amazing season, 2 time MVP Steve Nash leads the Suns into the 09-10 season. These games are a blast and kids will love the Gorilla and his antics. (There's an Entertainment Book coupon).
Arizona Diamondbacks
Join mascot Baxter the Bobcat in supporting the 2001 World Series Champions. Check out all the awesome promotions (can you say Bobblehead Day?) and choose from over 50 home games a year.
Arizona Cardinals
The stadium's finished and the Cards are off to a great start this season with season tickets already selling out! Check out their site for details on tickets!
Phoenix Mercury
Record setting Diana Taurasi leads the Mercury into the 06-07 season. Great seating available at very affordable prices. (There's an Entertainment Book coupon).
Phoenix Coyotes
Help support Phoenix's own NHL hockey team and cool mascot "Howler". Great deals include Coyote Family Packs. (There's an Entertainment Book coupon).
Arizona Rattlers
Arizona's very own arena football team. Totally different rules and field from the NFL but with all the excitement...it's a must see!
Phoenix Roadrunners Hockey
Another season's just around the corner. Come see Phoenix's own "AA" hockey team. (There's an Entertainment Book coupon).
Soccer
Kicks Kids
From their website:
Kicks Kids provides a variety of high quality, professional sports services and resources to children in the State of Arizona. Services include seasonal soccer, swimming and multi sports camps as well as year round programs in soccer and swimming.
Desert Foothills Athletic Club (DFAC)
Providing basketball and soccer instruction, camps and organized league play throughout the year for the Northeast Valley (Cave Creek area).Join their mailing list for updates and reminders for registration dates.
P.O. Box 4312, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Phone: 480-488-8485
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of youth sports. YMCA Youth Sports focuses on the fundamentals of the game and is for youth of all ages and abilities. YMCA Youth Sports features age and ability levels, including an instructional program for children age 3 through high school and a value-based competitive program for children 8 years through high school. Sports include, basketball, baseball and t-ball, soccer, flag football, roller hockey, volleyball, golf, tennis, cheer, gymnastics, ballet, lacrosse, jujitsu/karate, and itty bitty sports for ages 3-5.
Lil'Kickers
Lil' Kickers is a non-competitive, introductory soccer and movement skills program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years. In Lil' Kickers we don't just teach soccer to kids, but use soccer to teach kids about teamwork and cooperation.
3555 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Glendale, AZ., 85310
Phone: (623) 587-7171
National Youth Sports
From their website:
National Youth Sports is a Non-Profit Organization based in Arizona. Beginning in 1993, NYS has grown from 300 to 75,000 youth and is now located in much of the Southwest. We offer a range of sports including Baseball, T-ball, Softball, Basketball, Flag Football, Tackle Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Cheerleading. All NYS teams are designed to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, basic sporting fundamentals, and most importantly - FUN!
Ahwatukee Foothills Soccer Club
The Ahwatukee Foothills Soccer Club started in 1999 when 20 recreational teams left the Ahwatukee YMCA to form what has become the Valley’s largest parent-run club. The club has a decentralized structure that allows each individual team to determine its own competitiveness and cost structure. This helps keep the cost of playing competitive soccer reasonable. Each age group has a charter holder, a player’s parent who is responsible for setting the direction for those teams. The key responsibilities include:
- Setting team direction – competitive vs. recreational
- Determining if the team wants to pay for professional coaches
- Working with the coaching director to hire a coach/trainer who best fits the team’s goals
- Setting up a team organizational structure, such as parent volunteer duties
T-Ball & Baseball
National Youth Sports
From their website:
National Youth Sports is a Non-Profit Organization based in Arizona. Beginning in 1993, NYS has grown from 300 to 75,000 youth and is now located in much of the Southwest. We offer a range of sports including Baseball, T-ball, Softball, Basketball, Flag Football, Tackle Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Cheerleading. All NYS teams are designed to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, basic sporting fundamentals, and most importantly - FUN!
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of youth sports. YMCA Youth Sports focuses on the fundamentals of the game and is for youth of all ages and abilities. YMCA Youth Sports features age and ability levels, including an instructional program for children age 3 through high school and a value-based competitive program for children 8 years through high school. Sports include, basketball, baseball and t-ball, soccer, flag football, roller hockey, volleyball, golf, tennis, cheer, gymnastics, ballet, lacrosse, jujitsu/karate, and itty bitty sports for ages 3-5.
Horizon Little League
Horizon Little League is chartered with Little League Baseball in Williamsport, PA and follows all guidelines, rules and direction given by Little League Baseball headquarters. Little League is the largest organized youth sports program in the world and we are proud to be associated with this upstanding organization. We are dedicated to teaching children the fundamentals of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. IN LITTLE LEAGUE - EVERYONE PLAYS! In order to play in Horizon Little League you need to reside within the following boundaries: North of Cactus, West of Pima, south of Jomax, East of Scottsdale Road to Bell Road, East of 60th Street between Bell and Thunderbird Rd and East of 64th Street Between Thunderbird Rd and Cactus.
Deer Valley Little League
In order to play in DVLL you must reside within the following boundaries:
I-17 West to 51st Avenue and Bell Road North to Dove Valley Road
Mesa American and Dobson South Little League and Softball
Arizona District #6 Little League Scottsdale
Welcome to Arizona District #6 Little League serving youngsters residing within the Scottsdale Unified School District and the Town of Fountain Hills.
AZ District 2 Little League
Arizona District 2 includes 18 Little Leagues west of I-17 including Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Tolleson, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale, Surprise, and Buckeye. Little League is based on the premise of neighborhood programs, therefore each League is restricted to certain boundary limitations.The League your child plays in is determined by the his/her Primary Residence.
AZ District 3 Little League
AZ Districts 7 & 14 Little League
Arizona Districts 7 and 14 consist of the Local Little Leagues within the communities of Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Higley, Queen Creek and surrounding areas.
Basketball
All-Star Basketball League
Competetive basketball league for grades 3 through high school. Kick your child's basketball skills up a notch.
Lil Dribblers'
The Mission of Sports for Fun is to promote and maintain a wholesome, healthy and educational coed sports program designed for kids. Sports for Fun (Lil Dribblers') will accomplish these enduring principles by building upon the foundations of honesty, character, teamwork and sportsmanship. The program utilizes parent participation and mini sized basketballs and goals. For more info, visit their website. The program is located in Gilbert, AZ at the AZ Premier Basketball Academy.
Desert Foothills Athletic Club (DFAC)
Providing basketball and soccer instruction, camps and organized league play throughout the year for the Northeast Valley (Cave Creek area). Join their mailing list for updates and reminders for registration dates.
P.O. Box 4312, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Phone: 480-488-8485
Advantage Basketball Camps
Children will learn more than just basketball at these camps...they'll practice ball-handling, dribbling, and shooting but they will also learn about self-esteem, teamwork, and the value of hard work.
Tom Kuyper Basketball Camps
Improve your child's basketball skills while also learning about teamwork and good sportsmanship. They offer a variety of camps and several locations each summer.
National Youth Sports
From their website:
We offer a range of sports including Baseball, T-ball, Softball, Basketball, Flag Football, Tackle Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Cheerleading. All NYS teams are designed to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, basic sporting fundamentals, and most importantly - FUN!
Harlem Globetrotters
There's nothing like going to a Globetrotters game. Great basketball, amazing ball handling and entertaining tricks, jokes and antics make this a wonderful family experience. After every Globetrotter game, the players will sign autographs in the arena for a minimum of 15 minutes after the final horn sounds. You can also sign your kids up for their summer basketball camp, held in Phoenix each year.
YMCA of Glendale
BASKETBALL PROGRAMS FOR AGES 6-15, BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS From their website: "When you join a YMCA Basketball Progam you are saying that you believe the game is about participation, sportsmanship, character development, non-violent conflict resolution and healthy habits that build real sport heroes."
Rock Climbing
Az on the Rocks-Indoor Climbing
Indoor rock climbing parties, no experience necessary.
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Located in Scottsdale at 16447 N. 91st St, Suite 105
(480)-502-9777
The Phoenix Rock Gym
Indoor rock climbing parties, no experience necessary.
Located in Tempe at 1353 E University
(480)-921-8322
Solid Rock Gym
Indoor rock climbing parties, no experience necessary.
Located in Phoenix at 23620 N. 20th Drive, Suite #24 (at I-17 & 101)
(623)-587-7625
Golf
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of youth sports. YMCA Youth Sports focuses on the fundamentals of the game and is for youth of all ages and abilities. YMCA Youth Sports features age and ability levels, including an instructional program for children age 3 through high school and a value-based competitive program for children 8 years through high school. Sports include, basketball, baseball and t-ball, soccer, flag football, roller hockey, volleyball, golf, tennis, cheer, gymnastics, ballet, lacrosse, jujitsu/karate, and itty bitty sports for ages 3-5.
Tennis
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of youth sports. YMCA Youth Sports focuses on the fundamentals of the game and is for youth of all ages and abilities. YMCA Youth Sports features age and ability levels, including an instructional program for children age 3 through high school and a value-based competitive program for children 8 years through high school. Sports include, basketball, baseball and t-ball, soccer, flag football, roller hockey, volleyball, golf, tennis, cheer, gymnastics, ballet, lacrosse, jujitsu/karate, and itty bitty sports for ages 3-5.
Volleyball
National Youth Sports
From their website:
National Youth Sports is a Non-Profit Organization based in Arizona. Beginning in 1993, NYS has grown from 300 to 75,000 youth and is now located in much of the Southwest. We offer a range of sports including Baseball, T-ball, Softball, Basketball, Flag Football, Tackle Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Cheerleading. All NYS teams are designed to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, basic sporting fundamentals, and most importantly - FUN!
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of youth sports. YMCA Youth Sports focuses on the fundamentals of the game and is for youth of all ages and abilities. YMCA Youth Sports features age and ability levels, including an instructional program for children age 3 through high school and a value-based competitive program for children 8 years through high school. Sports include, basketball, baseball and t-ball, soccer, flag football, roller hockey, volleyball, golf, tennis, cheer, gymnastics, ballet, lacrosse, jujitsu/karate, and itty bitty sports for ages 3-5.
Yoga
Zenergy Yoga
Zenergy Yoga will teach children how to capture their boundless energy and use it to build healthy minds and bodies. Through different playful themes participants will learn strategies to calm the mind, increase flexibility, coordination and balance. Children will practice using mindfulness activities through breathwork, relaxation exercises and physical poses that help keep the mind calm, while building confidence and self-esteem. Kids will sing, play yoga games and creative art during this energy releasing class. They offer a variety of classes focused on each age group.
Located inside AZ on the Rocks at 16447 N. 91st Street, Suite 105
(480) 628-1453
Inner Vision Yoga
Emphasis is on fun and experiencing wisdom through movement, breath and imagination! Ages 5-12. Julie Dreyer has been sharing her love of yoga with kids at Inner Vision Yoga since September, 2006. Julie loves boosting kids self-appreciation and has practiced with her daughter and nephews for 18 years. Julie also worked in elementary before/after school programs, mentored at-risk teenagers and teaches yoga at the TJ Pappas school. Julie brings great joy and playfulness into the classes she teaches and creates a community environment that is inclusive of all.
1949 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ 85220
(480) 632-7899
Yoga Pura
Kid’s Yoga – A fun, interactive, and inclusive class for children ages 6 to 10. Classes combine yoga with breathing and games to improve motor skills, strength, coordination, and self-esteem.
15440 N. 7th Street at Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix
(602) 843-PURA
Desert Song Yoga
Desert Song offers a wide variety of classes ranging from prenatal and post-natal, kids classes, Mindful Mothering, parent child classes and specialty workshops. Kids' Yoga - A yoga class especially for children ages 4-10. Children participate in activities that promote self-esteem, body awareness, strength, flexibility and self-reliance. Prenatal Yoga - This class uses gentle stretching, visualization, relaxation and breathing techniques to help guide you through your pregnancy and delivery.
4811 North 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014
(602)265-8222
Football
National Youth Sports
From their website:
National Youth Sports is a Non-Profit Organization based in Arizona. Beginning in 1993, NYS has grown from 300 to 75,000 youth and is now located in much of the Southwest. We offer a range of sports including Baseball, T-ball, Softball, Basketball, Flag Football, Tackle Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Cheerleading. All NYS teams are designed to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, basic sporting fundamentals, and most importantly - FUN!
Pop Warner Youth Football Federation
From their website:
As the only national youth sports organization that requires scholastic aptitude to participate, Pop Warner is committed to developing America's young people on the field and off. Each year Pop Warner continues to expand its efforts in team and activity participation, as well as visibility and outreach in the community.
Pop Warner football has 14 divisions in the Phoenix Metro area:
Scottsdale: http://scottsdalepopwarner.com/
North: http://eteamz.active.com/NorthAssociation/index.cfm?
Far West: http://eteamz.active.com/farwestfootball/index.cfm?
Fountain Hills: http://www.fhpopwarner.com/
Gilbert: http://eteamz.active.com/gilbertpopwarner/index.cfm?
Grand: http://eteamz.active.com/grand/index.cfm?
Mesa Eastern: http://www.mesaeastern.com/
North Central: http://eteamz.active.com/ncpw/index.cfm?
Northeast: http://www.northeastpopwarner.com/http/index.html
Rio Solado: http://eteamz.active.com/riosalado/index.cfm?
South Mountain: http://eteamz.active.com/southfootball/
Superstition: http://eteamz.active.com/superstitionfootballassoc/index.cfm?
South West Valley: http://eteamz.active.com/buckeyepopwarner/index.cfm?
West: http://eteamz.active.com/azwest/index.cfm?
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of youth sports. YMCA Youth Sports focuses on the fundamentals of the game and is for youth of all ages and abilities. YMCA Youth Sports features age and ability levels, including an instructional program for children age 3 through high school and a value-based competitive program for children 8 years through high school. Sports include, basketball, baseball and t-ball, soccer, flag football, roller hockey, volleyball, golf, tennis, cheer, gymnastics, ballet, lacrosse, jujitsu/karate, and itty bitty sports for ages 3-5.
Bowling
AMF Bowling Centers
Fun for the whole family! Take the kids bowling, join a league or have a birthday party.
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Brunswick Zone Bowling Centers
We offer the very best of bowling, billiards and arcade games. Have a birthday party, join a league and more. 7 locations in the Phoenix metro area.
Swimming Pools / Lessons
Aqua Tots Swim School
Heated indoor swim center. Located at 1927 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 107, Mesa, AZ 85213 (480)-649-8687
Hubbard Family Swim School
Indoor, heated swim facility with big green water slide, pool games and more.
13823 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ
(602)-971-4044
AquaSafe Swim School
Aquasafe Swim School is proud to offer indoor swim classes and programs for infants to 12 year olds. Our facility is located in North Scottsdale, in the Family Zone at McDowell Mountain, at the 101 Loop and Bell by the Alltel Ice Den.
9380 E. Bahia Drive, #A104, Scottsdale, AZ., 85260
Phone: (480)-425-SWIM
SWIMkids USA
Our swimming lessons are centrally located next to the 101 freeway, only minutes from Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Mesa , Tempe, Ahwatukee and S. Scottsdale.
2725 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone: 480.820.9109 Click here for a $10 off coupon for new students.
Kiwanis Recreation Center and Wave Pool
Party dates available during public swim or once a month for private parties. Various packages available.
6111 S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 350-5751
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of options.
From their site:
The YMCA Swim Lessons program incorporates character development values and involves the participants’ families. It teaches students lifesaving and survival skills and addresses community issues of safety in and around the water. This program is especially attractive to parents because of the way in which students are taught swimming and water safety skills. Instruction is delivered in a student-centered, caring atmosphere by well-trained instructors who give students personalized attention. Lessons are developmentally appropriate and designed to teach aquatic skills quickly and effectively.
Aloha Aquatic Center
We teach your child basic swimming and water safety skills. Summer Splash specializes in and services the following areas:
1011 North Val Vista Drive, Suite 106, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone: (480) 786-0703
Waterworks on Wheels, Inc.
Waterworks is proud to offer indoor, year-round swim lessons in the 4 locations: Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert and Tempe. From May - September, Waterworks will come to your backyard, a neighbor or family member's pool, or community pool for a group or private lesson. It's your choice.
La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness & Swim Club
La Camarilla is host to Lori's Swim School with swim instruction held throughout the year.
5320 E. Shea Boulevard Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4799
Phone: (480)-998-3388
Sports Camps
Kicks Kids
From their website:
Kicks Kids provides a variety of high quality, professional sports services and resources to children in the State of Arizona. Services include seasonal soccer, swimming and multi sports camps as well as year round programs in soccer and swimming.
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of youth sports camps throughout the school year and especially during the summer.
Baseball Spring Training
Cactus League Official Website (for maps / schedules)
Arizona Diamondbacks
Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson
Phone: (866) 672 - 1343
Chicago Cubs
HoHoKam Park, 1235 N. Center St.,
Mesa (480) 964-4467
Chicago White Sox
Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson,
Phone: (866) 672-1343
Colorado Rockies
Hi Corbett Field, 3400 E. Camino Campestre, Tuscon
Phone: ((520) 327-WINS
Kansas City Royals
Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise
Phone: (480) 784-4444
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe
Phone: (888) 99-HALOS
Milwaukee Brewers
Maryvale Baseball Park, 3600 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix
Phone: (623) 245-5500
Oakland Athletics
Phoenix Municipal Stadium, 5999 E. Van Buren St, Phoenix
Phone: (877) 493-BALL
San Diego Padres
Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.,
Peoria (480) 784-4444
San Francisco Giants
Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale
Phone: (800) 225-2277
Seattle Mariners
Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.,
Peoria (480) 784-4444
Texas Rangers
Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise
Phone: (480) 784-4444
