Youth Instructional

Print Feedback

Font Size: + -

Registration

You may register for any of the following programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Concussion Protocols

Concussion Protocols apply to athletes participating in youth sports organizations in which persons 17 years of age and younger participate in baseball, basketball, bicycle motocross (BMX), boxing, competitive cheerleading, diving, equestrian activities, field hockey, football, full contact martial arts, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, parkour, rodeo, roller derby, rugby, skateboarding, skiing, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, synchronized swimming, volleyball, water polo, or wrestling.

Parents, please read the Concussion Fact Sheet thoroughly. You will be asked to sign the form for most youth sports activities upon registration.

Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.
They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.

Download Acrobat Reader Download Windows Media Player Download Word Viewer Download Excel Viewer Download PowerPoint Viewer

Little Dancers

Little Dancers: Intro to Dance ~ Ballet

Dance classes are ideal for children because kids love to move, and dancing promotes physical activity, musicality, and creative expression. Engaging a child in dancing activities also increases attention span, gross motor coordination and development.

This non-performance group oriented class will keep children engaged and attentive by combining dance activities with creative movement using fun and appropriate music, themes, props and games.

Students are encouraged to wear dance attire including ballet shoes, tights and leotard with hair preferably in a bun or ponytail.

Dates:

Session 1: Tuesdays, March3,10,17,24

Session 2: Tuesdays, April 7,14,21,28

Session 3: Tuesdays, May 5,12,19,26

Times:

Age 2 - 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Parent and me)
Ages 3-4 - 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Ages 5-6 - 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Cecil Berkley Activity Center
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

Fee:
Regular: $40.00 per dancer
Early Bird Discount: $36 (if registered 30 days prior to session start date)

Registration:

You may register for any of the above programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Tiny Tots Hip Hop

TINY TOTS HIP HOP

REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 20, 2025

Introduction to Hip Hop style dance for ages 3-6. This class is held on Tuesday evenings.

This non-performance group oriented class will keep children engaged and attentive by combining dance activities with creative movement using fun and appropriate music, themes, props and games.

Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing.

Dates:

Session 1: Tuesdays, March 3,10,17,24
Session 2: Tuesdays, April 7,14,21,28

Session 3: Tuesdays, May 5,12,19,26
Times:

Ages 3-4 - 6:15 pm - 7 pm
Ages 5-6 - 7 pm - 7:45 pm

Location:

Cecil Berkley Activity Center
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

Fee:

Regular: $40.00 per dancer
Early Bird Discount: $36 (if registered 30 days prior to session start date)

Registration:

You may register for any of the above programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Indoor Youth Hockey

Youth Indoor Hockey - Ages 7 - 10 years

Introducing Youth Indoor Floor Hockey for children ages 7- 10 years. This is a similar to ice hockey but indoors without skates on a basketball type surface. This program is to teach the basics of the sports like holding the stick properly, dribbling with the puck, passing, shooting, defense, and a scrimmage.

Over the 4 weeks kids will learn the main skills of the sport.

Dates:

Wednesday Evenings

Session 1: Wednesday, March 4,11,18,25

Session 2: Wednesdays, April 8,15,22,29

Session 3: Wednesdays, May 6,13,20,27

Times:

Ages 7 - 8 years: 5:30pm pm to 6:15pm

Ages 9 - 10 years: 6:30pm to 7"15pm

Fee:

Regular: $40.00
Early Bird Discount: $36 (if registered 30 days prior to session start date)

Location:

Cecil Berkley Activity Center,
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

Registration:

You may register for any of the above programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Wiggle & Giggle Class

WIGGLE & GIGGLE CLASS

REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/20/2025

This is an introduction class where your littles get to wiggle and giggle through different activities and obstacle courses in a fun environment. (Similar to a Move and Groove Class) The class will focus on coordination, muscle development, and musicality. They will wiggle to music, and giggle throughout the movement. This is a great class to introduce your 1-4-year-old into a social setting and have a fun time. This is perfect for your little one who might need that extra attention and one on one need.

** A $15 fee will be charged for registration refund requests after the registration has been accepted.

Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing.

Dates:

Session 1: Thursdays, March 5,12,19,26
Session 2: Thursdays, April 9,16,23,30

Session 3: Thursdays, May 7,14,21,28

Time:

Ages 1 -2: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Ages 2 -4: 4:45pm to 5:15pm

Location:

Cecil Berkley Activity Center
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

Fee:

Regular: $40.00
Early Bird Discount: $36 (if registered 30 days prior to session start date)

Registration:

You may register for any of the above programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Little Tumblers

Four girls and their teacher practice balancing

Introduce your child to tumbling with Tulare Parks and Recreation! Participants will learn basic tumbling techniques and exercises to build skills, strength, and flexibility. Our goal is to introduce tumbling necessities such as splits, cartwheels, bridges, and bridge walkovers in a fun and safe environment. Classes are for beginners.

Dates:

Session 1:March 5,12,19,26
Session 2: April 9,16,23,30

Session 3: May 7,14,21,28

Times:

3-5 yrs - 5:30pm - 6:15pm
5-6 yrs -

Location:

Cecil Berkley Activity Center,
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

Fee:

Regular: $40
Earlybird: $36 (if registered 30 days prior to session start date)

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Presports

REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/26/2026

It's never too early to start your children towards a healthy and activity lifestyle, so step up and enroll them in Presports. It introduces your preschooler to the fundamentals of tee-ball, soccer and basketball. In a non-competitive environment, they will develop motor coordination using soft equipment for kicking, throwing, catching and batting. This program instructs children from ages 2-4.

Saturdays

DATES: Session 1 - March 7,14,21,28

Session 2 - April 11,18,25, May 2

Session 3: May 9, 16,23,30

TIMES: Age 2 - 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3 - 10:00 AM -10:45AM
Ages 2 - 3 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Ages 3 - 4- 12pm - 12:45pm

EARLY BIRD FEE $36 (if registered 30 days prior to session start date)

REGISTRATION FEE $40 (includes program t-shirt)

LOCATION: Cecil Berkley Activity Center
830 S. Blackstone St., Tulare
(behind Meitzenheimer Community Center)

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Little Kickers Soccer

Little Kickers soccer offers a recreational program for boys and girls ages 4-8 who wish to play in a non-competitive league.. Children are introduced to fundamental soccer skills where general rules of soccer and field positioning are introduced during weekly games. Class size is limited, so you are encouraged to register early.

Dates:

.Saturdays, Fall 2024

Times:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 4-5
10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Ages 5-7

Location:

Wilson School
955 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274

(program is held in field behind school on Kern Ave.)

Fee:

Regular: $40 (Includes Team T-Shirt)
Early Bird Discounted Rate:

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Little Sluggers Tee-Ball

Little Sluggers Tee-Ball - Registrations begin in March 2025

Want to boost your child's self esteem? Tee-ball is a non-competitive league for 4-7 year olds. Children are introduced to fundamental baseball skills where general rules of baseball and field positioning are introduced during weekly games. A soft baseball is used and children hit off a batting tee. Equipment is provided, however, players must provide their own glove. Class size is limited, so you are encouraged to register early.

Dates:

Saturdays, Spring 2025
April 26th, May 3rd, 7th, and 17th 2025

Times:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 4-5
10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Ages 6-7

Location:

Wilson Elementary School
955 E. Tulare Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274

(program is held in field behind school on Kern Ave.)

Fee:

Regular: $40 (Includes Team T-Shirt)
Early Bird Deadline: $36 (if registered 30 days prior to session start date)

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Little Dunkers Basketball

Registrations begin December 1st, 2025

Boys and girls, ages 4-7, are encouraged to participate in this non-competitive, co-ed league where team coaches introduce games and skills which reinforce the learning of dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. Scrimmage games help acquaint the children with placement of offensive and defensive players and position responsibilities. Class size is limited, so you are encouraged to register early.

little dunkers 2026

Kids playing basketball

Program Dates 2025:

January 17th, 24th, 31st
February 7th 2026

Times:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 4-5
10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Ages 6-7

Location:

Tulare Youth Center Gym
948 N. H Street
Tulare, CA 93274

Fee:

Regular: $40
Early Bird Deadline: $36 (if registered by Dec.17th)

Registration:

You may register at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Youth Instructional Tennis

Tennis anyone? Our coaches will teach basic skills, rules of the game, and court etiquette through drills and games. All students must wear tennis shoes and provide their own racket. Rackets are provided for those students enrolled in the Pee Wee class and tennis balls are provided for all classes.

Registration:

You may register for any of the following programs at the Parks and Recreation Department, 830 S. Blackstone Street, or online at: Active Net Registration

Classes:

Pee - Wee Ages 6-8
Youth Beginner Ages 9-12
Youth Intermediate Ages 10 & up

Dates:

June, 2025- July, 2025

Times:

Pee Wee
- Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Youth Beginner
- Monday & Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Youth Intermediate
- Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Fee:

Regular:
- Pee Wee - $40.00 for 5 weeks
- Youth Beginner - $50.00 for 5 weeks
- Youth Intermediate - $50.00 for 5 weeks

Location:

Live Oak Park Tennis Courts
600 N Laspina St
Tulare, CA 93274