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Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland

Phone: 503-823-PLAY (7529)

Fax: 503-823-6007

1120 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1302, Portland, OR 97204

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6820 SW 45th Ave
 Portland, OR 97219

503-823-2847

Sports & Gym, Program Coordinator

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Sports & Gym

  1. Indoor Park

    Visit us for Indoor gym fun and cooperative play with cars, equipment, toys, games, balls and more!

  2. Ballet Classes

    Join Teacher Michelle for introductory ballet classes for ages 4-5 & 6-9

  3. Basketball & Soccer Scrimmage Leagues!

    Get in some needed game play to boost those skills. Ages 6-8 & 9-12.

  4. Skateboard Programs

    Can't wait for Jump on Board classes this Spring? Try Private Lessons Now!

Youth Basketball, Soccer & Dodgeball Leagues

  •  Summer 2013 Sports Camps are open for registration! Ages 3-5 & Grade 1-6
  •  Dodgeball for ages 10-13 on Friday nights at 6:15pm & Saturdays at 1:15pm. Preregistration required.
  •  SWCC Class Flyers
Youth Basketball Leagues
Little Hooper's Basketball League Grade: 1 & 2 Season: Fall
  • Dribble, pass, shoot & score! This entry-level league focuses on skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork & fun! Eight-foot hoops used & T-shirts included.
  • Practice: Monday & Tuesday nights, 5:15pm or 6:15pm.
  • Games: Saturdays between 10am-2pm
  • This is a non-competitive, beginning basketball league geared to the developmental needs of 1st & 2nd graders. An information meeting will be held during the beginning of the first practice. Teams are co-ed & are established at the end of the first practices, mixing player abilities, gender, age and school. We will not keep pre-established teams together. Buddy forms are available for friends. Once teams are set, there will be no adjustments.
KBA Basketball League Grade: 3 & 4 Season: Winter
  • Hoop it up! Build self-esteem in this noncompetitive, entry level league. Focuses on skill development, ball handling, passing, lay-ups, pivoting, & defensive positioning, cutting, picking, screening, rebounding, & more. Sportsmanship & teamwork emphasized. T-shirts included.
  • Practice: Monday & Tuesday nights, 5:15pm or 6:15pm.
  • Games: Saturdays between 10am-2pm
  • This is a non-competitive, beginning basketball league geared to the developmental needs of 3rd & 4th graders. An information meeting will be held during the beginning of the first practice. Teams are co-ed & are established at the end of the first practices, mixing player abilities, gender, age and school. We will not keep pre-established teams together. Buddy forms are available for friends. Once teams are set, there will be no adjustments.
Basketball - Rising Stars - Scrimmage Play  Age: 6-8 & 9-11  Season: Spring - 4/1-4/29 & 5/6-6/3
  •  Lace up those kicks & get into the game. Advance your skills to the next level in high energy practice & scrimmage. Small groups focus on fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork & fair play.
  • Scrimmage Play: Practice and then scrimmage games are played on Monday Nights, Ages 6-8 at 5:15pm & ages 9-11 at 6:15pm.
  • This program is a non-competitive, basketball scrimmage.  With small groups, coaches are able to focus skill development during practice time while providing needed game play experience during the scrimmage portion. 
Youth Soccer Scrimmage
Soccer - Indoor Allstars - Scrimmage Play Age: 6-8 & 9-11 Season: Spring - 4/2-4/30 & 5/7-6/4
  • Dribble, shoot $ score a goal! Build teamwook and focus on developing skills such as passing & trapping in entry-level scrimage games. Stay dry & play inside.
  • Scrimmage Play: Practice and then scrimmage games are played on Tuesday Nights, Ages 6-8 at 5:15pm & ages 9-11 at 6:15pm.
  • This program is a non-competitive, soccer scrimmage.  With small groups, coaches are able to focus skill development during practice time while providing needed game play experience during the scrimmage portion. 
Youth Dodgeball
Dodgeball Age: 10-13 Season: Year Round
  • Answer the call of the ball! Get a great cardiovascular workout & relieve the days' stress through friendly competition. Join the craze of this classic game.
  • Games: Dodgeball games are played Friday Nights at 6:15pm. Starting this Spring, Dodgeball will also be offered Saturdays at 1:15pm. Pre-registration Required.
  • Versions: Different versions of Dodgeball are played each week. Styles might include: Classic, 4-Way, Hospital, Magic Ball, Sproutball, Coneball, Crossfire, Joust, Tournament, Legends of the Hidden Fortress, Star Wars & more!
  • Free Drop-in After: If you are registered for dodgeball, then you also gain free entry into the open gym immediately following the game.
  • Dodgeball isn't just for the kids! Adult Dodgeball is offerred Saturday mornings, 10-10:45am. Registration Required.

Indoor Park

SWCC Indoor Park, Art Park & Inflatable Fridays                                                                                     age: 9 mo-5 yr
Children’s play is essential in the human development process! Indoor Park is a safe & cooperative playtime for children accompanied and monitored by parents. Encourages the development of motor skills while helping children gain confidence with group interaction & cooperative play on equipment, cars & assorted toys. Network with other parents for support & opportunities. Drop-In program.
Mon 1:30-3pm Spring Season: 4/1-6/7 $3/child
Wed 1:30-2:30pm
Tu/Th 10:30-12pm
Fri with Art Park! 10:30-12pm
  • Teacher Ellen will lead Art Park activities in the gym every Friday between 10:30-11:30am & read a fireside story in the lobby at 11:45am.
  • More fun packed into Indoor Park! The rock wall, parachute games or a relay race? Stop by Indoor Park to see what's new!
  • Special Inflatable Rocketship Fridays: 4/5 & 5/3.
  • Babies under 9 months are Free
  • Indoor Park will not run during Portland Public No School Days, Winter or Spring school breaks.
  • Indoor Park closed: Spring Break 3/25-29, Kid's Day Off Camp 4/12 & Summer Season 6/8-9/15.

 

Skateboarding - Private Coaching

edit content180 Skateboard CamperNeed more individualized attention? Develop skills, from beginning to advanced, in a one-on-one or small group setting. Work with your personal coach developing and improving your skateing techniques and ability.  Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider, let us help you reach your personal goals.

  •  Ages: All - We have skilled coaches ready to work with young children through adult.
  • Location: Gabriel Park Skate Park or indoors at SWCC.
  • Schedule: Personalized schedule based on your request and the availability of coaches. 
  • Coaches: Coach Boomer; Coach Sean will be back starting in May.
  • Forms: All participants will need to complete an Emergency Form & Skateboard Participation Agreement. Please bring them with you to the first session.
  • Skateboards & Pads: SWCC has skateboards and pads that can be checked out for lessons, classes and camps. Contact Jamie at the information below to reserve your equipment.

Call 503-823-2847 or email Jamie at jamie.sandness@portlandoregon.gov for more information or to schedule your Private Coaching Session. Complete the Private or Semi-Private Lesson Request form and turn it in to the front desk to get started!

 

1 Hr Skate Session   1.5 Hr Skate Session
Private 1-on-1 $25* / Person   Private 1-on-1 $37.50* / Person
Group Session $15* / Person Group Session $22.50* / Person
  • *30% fee increase for non-residents of the City of Portland
  • Sign up with a friend and save! Group session size maximum of 4 participants.
  • One and a half hour sessions are recommended for new skaters and provide an overview of skateboard safety, use of pads, and question/answer period for parents.
  • One to two hour sessions are recommended for returning skaters.
  • In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors if a space is available, or reschedule. Please be in contact with the coach or SWCC and make sure he is notified at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled lesson if you decide not to attend.
  • Cancellation fee may be assessed with less than 2 hours notice or a no show for the lesson.
  • Lesson Request Forms: Private or Semi-Private

Basketball Academy - Private Coaching

edit contentCoach BlaineNeed more individualized attention? Develop skills, from beginning to advanced, in a one-on-one or small group setting. Work with your personal coach developing and improving your basketball skill and ability.  Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, let us help you reach your personal goals.

  • Ages: All - We have skilled coaches ready to work with preschoolers through adult.
  • Schedule: Personalized schedule based on your request and the availability of coaches and gym space.
  • Coaches: Coach Blaine (right) & Coach Darryl

Call 503-823-2847 or email Jamie at jamie.sandness@portlandoregon.gov for more information or to schedule your Private Coaching Session. Complete the Private or Semi-Private Basketball Coaching Request form and turn it in to the front desk to get started!

 

3 Sessions, 45 minutes each
Private 1-on-1 $75* / Person                                                  
Group Session $45* / Person - Sign up with a friend and SAVE!
  • *30% fee increase for non-residents of the City of Portland
  • Sign up with a friend and save! Group session size maximum of 3 participants.
  • There is not a fee for rescheduling a Coaching Session with a minimum 24 hours notice. Cancellation fee may be assessed with less than 24 hours notice or a no show for the sesson.