Adult Coed Dodgeball League
January 26, 2012
The Yankton Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the 2012 Adult Coed Dodgeball League.
Deadline for team registrations, rosters, liability waivers, and fees is Friday, March 9, 2012. League play will start Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
Team registration forms, rules, and liability waivers are available at the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit Street or on the City of Yankton web site at www.cityofyankton.org.
For further information, call (605) 668-5234 or stop by the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit Street, Yankton, SD.
Women’s Basketball League Registration
January 26, 2012
The Yankton Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for Women’s Basketball League.
Deadline for team registrations, rosters, and fees is Friday, March 9, 2012. League will be played on Wednesday evenings, beginning April 4, 2012.
Team registration forms and rules are available at the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit Street or on the City of Yankton web site at www.cityofyankton.org.
For further information, please stop by the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit or call 668-5234. Remember to follow the Yankton Parks and Recreation on our Facebook Page.
Lifeguard Training Courses
January 27, 2012
The Summit Activities Center will be offering two Lifeguard Training Courses this spring. The first class will be held March 2 – March 4, 2012. The second class will be held April 13 – 15, 2012. Class times for each course will be Friday from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, and Sunday from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. Attendance is mandatory for ALL classes and the prerequisite testing.
Registration begins immediately. Participants may register online at www.cityofyankton.org or at the front desk of the Summit Activities Center.
Cost for the training will be $170.00 plus tax and includes lifeguard training books. Participants must be at least 15 years of age before the class ends.
Prerequisites are:
- Swim 300 yards continuously.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 lbs. object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, and exit the pool without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
- Treading Water for 2 minutes using legs only.
* Participants who fail the prerequisites will not be able to continue the course.
Class One Course Schedule:
Prerequisite Swim Test: Tuesday, February 28 at 5:30 pm
Friday, March 2: 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday, March 3: 8 am – 8 pm
Sunday, March 4: 8 am – 8 pm
Class Two Course Schedule:
Prerequisite Swim Test: Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 pm
Friday, April 13: 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday, April 14: 8 am – 8 pm
Sunday, April 15: 8 am – 8 pm
For further information, please call 668-5234 or stop by the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit Street, Yankton, SD. Remember to follow the Yankton Parks and Recreation on our Facebook Page.
Quick Start Tennis
January 27, 2012
The City of Yankton's Parks and Recreation Department is offering a four session “Quick Start” tennis program at the City Hall Gym for all girls and boys that are currently in grades K – 8th. The Quick Start philosophy is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size.
The Quick Start program will consist of four consecutive Saturdays beginning March 10, 2012 and finishing on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Times are as follows:
Kindergarten & 1st Grade 9:00 – 9:45 am
2nd Grade & 3rd Grade 9:45 – 10:30am
4th Grade & 5th Grade 10:30 – 11:15am
Middle school 11:15 – 12:00 noon
Cost for the program is $15 plus tax. To register, please visit the Summit Activities Center by March 9 or online at www.cityofyankton.org. Registration will also be accepted on March 10 at City Hall during the Clinic (check payments only).
For additional information, call (605) 668-5234 or stop by the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit Street, Yankton, SD. Don’t forget to follow the Yankton Parks and Recreation Department on our Facebook page.
Get Up and Play Weekend at the Summit Activities Center
February 17-20, 2012
Are the winter blues getting to you? Round up the entire family and “Get Up and Play” at the Summit Activities Center the entire weekend of February 17-20, 2012 with a variety of FREE and low cost activities.
In conjunction with the Healthy Yankton Winter Festival, the Yankton Department of Parks and Recreation is partnering with numerous organizations in the community to provide a weekend full of activities that will get the entire family up and playing. Join the fun with $1 day passes to the Summit Activities Center, numerous open swim times, fitness classes, basketball, booths with health screenings and other information to keep you healthy, jump rope making, tennis at City hall, winter golf at Fox Run, disc golf at Memorial Park, ice skating at the Kiwanis Ice Center, and archery at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center.
For a complete schedule of all the different events and locations or additional information on the Get Up and Play weekend at the Summit Activities Center, call 668-5234, visit 1801 Summit Street or go to www.cityofyankton.org. Don’t forget to follow the Yankton Parks and Recreation Department on our Facebook page.
For a complete schedule of events regarding the Healthy Yankton Winter Festival, call Angie O’Connor at 668-8590 or go to www.healthyyankton.org.
Youth and Adult Weight & Fitness Equipment Demonstrations
January 23, 2012
The Summit Activities Center will be offering free demonstrations on all weight and fitness equipment for both adult and youth ages 12-14 years. The demonstrations will be conducted by Summit Activities Center weight and fitness staff and are open to both SAC members and non-members.
Youth weight and fitness demonstrations will be held on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. Youth participants, ages 12-14 years, that complete the class will be allowed to use the weight and fitness area at the SAC.
Adult weight and fitness demonstrations will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m. and Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. Upon completion of the adult demonstrations, non-members will receive a free day pass to the Summit Activities Center to try out the facility and members will receive a free personal training session.
To sign up for the class or request further information, call 668-5234 or stop by the Summit Activities Center at 1801 Summit Street. Don’t forget to follow the Yankton Parks and Recreation Department on our Facebook Page.
Water Safety Instructor’s Course
February 11, 12, 18, 19, 2012
The Summit Activities Center will be offering a Water Safety Instructor’s Course in February. Classes will be held two consecutive weekends beginning February 11 & 12 and ending February 18 & 19. Class times for each session will be from 8am – 6pm. Attendance is mandatory for all four sessions. Participants will need to be prepared for time in the classroom and pool each day. Class space is limited.
Registration is available by calling 605-668-5231 or stopping by the Summit Activities Center between 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Cost for the training will be $180.00 plus tax and payment is due at the time of registration. The payment will include WSI and F.I.T. books. Participants must be at least 16 years of age before the class ends. Participants must also successfully swim the following strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly at Level 4.
WSI Class Schedule:
Saturday February 11: 8am – 6pm
Sunday February 12: 8am – 6pm
Saturday February 18: 8am – 6pm
Sunday February 19: 8am – 6pm
For further information, please call 668-5231. Remember to follow the Yankton Parks and Recreation on our Facebook Page.
City of Yankton Primitive Trails Open
January 16, 2012
The Yankton Department of Parks & Recreation announces the Primitive Trails on the City of Yankton’s Nebraska property southwest of the Meridian Bridge are now open to the public. Bridge users who walk south from the bridge will find signs that direct them to the trails.
The first sign encountered states the access is 1000 feet ahead so trail users should follow the old Highway 81 roadbed south. The next sign encountered is the rules sign for the area and it is found at the beginning of the gravel road which leads to the City of Yankton’s two well houses on the property. Trail users should follow the gravel road to the west and at the bend will encounter a sign stating the trail access is 400 feet to the north. The next sign encountered is at the main access point to the primitive trails and states Primitive Trails Area South Loop. Enter the wooded area at this point. The trails make a figure “8” with a south loop and a north loop. There are signs on both loops that help provide direction to those using the trails. The north loop provides access to the Missouri River shoreline. These are primitive trails with the surface consisting of dirt and sand with twigs and leaves covering them. There are some steep changes of elevation in a couple areas of the trails.
The Primitive Trail Area rules are:
- No motorized vehicles
- Bikes yield to pedestrians
- Keep to the right, pass on the left
- Announce your presence when passing
- Do not litter- pack out garbage and litter
- No hunting, camping, or fires
- Clean up after your pet
- No access to drinking water
- No restrooms
- Be courteous and have fun
Summit Activities Center
1801 Summit Street
PO Box 176
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-5234
(605) 668-5237 FAX