Youth Private Clubs & Programs
Archery
Stutsman County Wildlife Federation offers Archery open shooting in the basement of Home Design store on Main Street, open January through April, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 6:30PM-9:00PM. For more information Contact Blaine Jacobs by phone at 701-320-6438 or hunter_102002@yahoo.com.
Boy Scouts
Northern Lights Council, Flickertail District: Building character, fitness and citizenship. Cub Scouts for boys in grades 1-5, Boy Scouts for boys in grades 6-12 and Venturing for girls and boys from ages 14-21. Call 1-877-293-5011 or visit www.nlcbsa.org to help you locate a contact person in Jamestown.
Girl Scouts
You know that feeling when you just can’t wait for tomorrow? The feeling you get when you’re with your friends and you’re talking about all the fun things that could happen? We love that feeling! So let’s do all the cool stuff you imagined—like exploring the outdoors, creating your own artistic masterpiece, or helping the community with new friends. At Girl Scouts, we’ll always be counting down to the next adventure—and the next one, and the next one—together.
Ready? Start the fun now at www.gsdakotahorizons.org or call 1-877-904-8168 today!
Jamestown Gymnastics Club
Home of the Starz Showteam Team
USAG (Junior Olympic & Xcel)
Jamestown High School Blue Jay Gymnastics
1310 10th Ave. NE ● 252-7446● jgc@daktel.com
Flippin’ Fun Summer Gymnastics Classes for Girls & Boys
The schedule for Summer Sessions will be posted on our website starting March 30th.
How to Register: If you are a Current Member you may log onto your Parent Portal to register during
Priority Registration April 14-16.
New Member Registration:
April 20 on Facebook or on our website www.jamestowngymnasticsclub.wordpress.com
You must read the Rules & Polices Tab on Facebook prior to registration.
JAYBAL (JAMESTOWN AREA YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION)
Registration Fee Schedule
| Level of Play | 20% Early Discount Fee (2/1 - 2/29) | Regular Fee (3/1 - 3/31) | 40% Multiplayer Discount Fee (2/1 - 2/29) | 40% Multiplayer Discount Fee (3/1 - 3/31) | 20% Late Fee Increase (4/1 or later) | 20% Late Fee Increase (5/15 or later) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Ball | $40 | |||||
| House League | $100 | $125 | $60 | $75 | $150 | |
| 9 & 10 Cal Ripken | $220 | $275 | $330 | |||
| 11 & 12 Cal Ripken | $220 | $275 | $330 | |||
| Babe Ruth | $240 | $300 | $360 | |||
| Legion | $380 | $475 | $570 |
T-Ball – Is offered for children that are currently in Kindergarten, and will take place Mondays and Thursdays during the month of June. T-ball will be played at Al Boelke fields from 5:30–6:30pm.
Rookie House League (1st & 2nd grade) – Instructional League summer baseball will take to the fields mid-May thru mid-July at Al Boelke fields 5:30–6:30pm. As in the past, House League will run 2 nights per week, with practices on Monday’s and games on Thursday’s (8 games). The league is open to boys and girls that are currently in 1st & 2nd grade. The intent of House League is to teach fundamentals, proper techniques and enjoyment for the development of future baseball.
Minor House League (3rd-6th grade) – Instructional League summer baseball will take to the fields mid-May thru mid-July at Al Boelke fields 6:30–7:30pm. As in the past, House League will run 2 nights per week, with practices on Monday’s and games on Thursday’s (8 games). The league is open to boys and girls that are currently in 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grade. Players ages 9 and up are eligible to participate in the house league only, on a traveling team only or both if they choose. The intent of House League is to teach fundamentals, proper techniques and enjoyment for the development of future baseball.
Cal Ripken League Travel Teams (Ages 9-12) – There is an opportunity for players ages 9, 10, 11 & 12 to register for a travel team in alignment with the Cal Ripken Age Chart. Participants will continue to learn the basic fundamentals of the game of baseball and be given the opportunity to develop those skills and to apply them to the game situations. Travel teams will depend on registrants. Players currently in 3rd-6th grade are eligible to participate in the house league only, on a traveling team only or both if they choose.
Babe Ruth League Travel Teams (Ages 13-14) – There is an opportunity for players ages 13 & 14 to register for a travel team in alignment with the Babe Ruth Age Chart. Participants will continue to learn the basic fundamentals of the game of baseball and be given the opportunity to develop those skills and to apply them to the game situations. Travel teams will depend on registrants.
Legion Baseball League Travel Team(s) (Ages 15-19) – The Jamestown Post 14 will play 30-40 game schedule which includes 1-3 tournaments. Youth between the ages of 15 & 19 in alignment with the Babe Ruth age chart are invited to participate. Post 14 is a member of the North Dakota Class A Baseball and will compete in the A State Legion Tournament. Keep an eye on the below website to see when these teams will start their tryouts/practices, which may depend on the completion of the High School season.
For additional information or to register a player please go to http://www.jaybal.com or contact Jeff Douty – JAYBAL Board President (701-320-3282). Email – jaybal.board@gmail.com
BLUE JAY YOUTH FOOTBALL (GRADES 5 & 6)
(August – October)
UPDATE: The Blue Jay Youth Football games scheduled on Thursday, October 8th will be held outside at the Hillcrest Diamond #4 instead of at TRAC. Blue and Orange teams will play at 6:30 and Black and Green teams will play at 7:30pm.
Blue Jay Youth Football sign up for all 5th and 6th graders will be Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 at the Hillcrest Softball Complex, from 6:30 p.m., to 8:30 p.m. All equipment will be handed out at the time of sign up. The first 2 practice will be Thursday, August 20th from 6:30-8:00pm
Parents and/or guardians must accompany your athlete to registration. Player permission slips must be signed in order to participate.
Football practices are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights, from 6:30pm-8:00pm. (Please be courteous to the coaches by being on time to pick up your student/athlete(s) after practice and games. There will be NO football practice on Labor Day, Monday, Sept 7th. Game nights will be Thursdays. Schedules will be handed out at a later date. Teams will be divided up evenly after a week of drills & skills so coaches can get to know the athletes and their abilities.
The goal of Blue Jay Youth Football is to learn the fundamentals of the game of football in a disciplined, enthusiastic, & safe manner. For half of these 5th & 6th graders in Jamestown, this is getting a chance to put on equipment for the first time; we want this to be a positive, safe, & fun experience.
Parents will be responsible to work 1 (one) Jamestown High School Football game concessions and bring bars/treats to be sold at the game. Sign- up sheets will be at registration. There is a $75 Refundable deposit check that is required at registration. These checks will not be cashed and will be returned to you/destroyed once your duties have been fulfilled.
A mandatory Parents Meeting will be held within the first 2 weeks of FB starting.
The cost is $80/athlete (Necessary FB equipment & t-shirt, athletes must have mouth guard)
Deposit: There is a $75 Refundable deposit check that is required at registration.
Make Checks Payable to Jamestown Football Boosters.
Questions may be directed to:
Gary Schmidt at (701) 659-1744 or garysffleague@yahoo.com
Bill Nelson at (701) 320-8441 or William.Nelson1@k12.nd.us
Blue Jay FB Coaches and Players will get into each classroom before the end of the school year to hand out registrations.
JAMESTOWN YOUTH HOCKEY
The Jamestown Hockey Boosters is a non-profit volunteer oriented program which has committed itself to provide competitive hockey to youths, ages 4 – 14 ranging from Mini Mites, Termites, Mites, Squirts, Boys and Girls, Peewee, and Bantams. Along with the normal hockey season calendar the Jamestown Hockey Boosters sponsor a summer and fall hockey camp that is available for all youth and high school players.
The Jamestown Hockey Boosters offer a scholarship program that is available to individuals that qualify for the program. For more information contact Community Representative Matt Stockert at 269-2595 or email board@prowlhockey.com. You can also visit us at www.jamestown-hockey.com.
JAMESTOWN SOCCER CLUB
Youth Soccer (Ages 6-18)
Jamestown Soccer offers a combined program for school aged kids with the option of selecting either a recreational or competitive program. Our coaches are licensed coaches that teach the technical skills needed, based on age and skill level. We use a player development model that starts with teaching individual ball handling skills at younger ages then expands to team development. Players are grouped into teams based on age, then skill. Practices are held up to 3 times a week. Our recreational option is available until age 12. In the rec program, kids practice 2 times a week and play inter-squad games on Sundays. The competitive program practices 3 times a week and includes opportunities to play in appropriate leagues and tournaments. Travel is a necessary part of the competitive program.
PRESCHOOL SOCCER, AGES 3-5 – SUMMER/FALL
The Pre-K program is designed as an introduction to soccer for 3 to 5 year olds. The concept is to teach simple skills and get them excited about playing soccer! Parents are actively involved with their child during this program. Practices are once per week and involve fun, age-skill appropriate activities that both child and parents can enjoy together.
ADULT COED 6V6 SOCCER
Jamestown Soccer Club Adult Soccer games are played Wednesday evenings May/June (Spring season) and August/September (Summer season). We offer A, B, and C divisions to allow for all ability levels. Players can join with their friends as a team, or join individually to be placed on a team. For ages 16 and over. Download our registration form at www.jamestownsoccer.org or email your request to ggrugel@csicable.net. We also play pickup soccer games on Sunday evenings April to October.
For more info and to register please access Jamestown Soccer website –www.jamestownsoccer.org. Follow them on Facebook,https://www.facebook.com/Jamestown-Soccer-Club-327061627346151/
FIGURE SKATING
James River Figure Skating Club’s skating season begins in September and ends mid-March with the annual Ice Show. Registration opens the end of August, but skaters can start anytime during the season. Classes are available for all levels of skaters, and are taught by the club professional, Mark Vasarhelyi, who is in his 22nd year with the club. Basic Levels 1-Pre-Free Skate are the beginning class levels, which teach the fundamentals of skating. Free Skate 1-6 teach more advanced skating techniques. Competitive training programs are also available for those skaters wishing to further advance their skills for competition, with private lessons given by Coach Mark.
In addition to figure skating, the club offers Hockey Skate classes to teach hockey skating fundamentals to young hockey players. We also offer an Adult learn-to-skate class for those “older” students that never got the chance to learn to skate when they were young, but always wanted to. All classes meet twice per week except hockey and adult which meet once per week.
The James River Figure Skating Club is a member of the United States Figure Skating Association, and follows the Learn to Skate USA curriculum. For more information on skating email jamesriverfsc@gmail.com. Additional information can also be found on website www.jamesriverfsc.org.
YOUTH FASTPITCH – Frontier League
Practice and games for the Frontier League youth Fastpitch for youth Ages 6 – 18 will be scheduled on Trapper Field & 8 in McElroy Park. Tournament dates are currently on the website & games will be determined at a later date. For more information email, Kristen Grenz, at jamestownfastpitch@gmail.com. Or check out the website at https://www.jamestownfastpitch.com/. Early bird registration March 1-April 15, after that there will be a $25.00 Fee. 2020 registration fees are list on the website and vary per age group.
JAMESTOWN JAWS SWIM CLUB
JAWS Swim Club is a swim team that is affiliated with USA Swimming for boys and girls ages 5 and up, with some statewide competitions. Summer season runs from May – July. Winter season runs November through March. For more information visit our website is www.jamestownjaws.com or email jawsswimteam@gmail.com.
T.A.P.S. (THERAPY & PLAY SESSION)A.R.T.S. (ARTS & RECREATION FOR TEENS)
These are a 12 week day camp for children with special needs. The 12 week day camps are fully integrated programs including activities such as arts, crafts, park activities, field trips, bowling along with weekly themed activities. (May 26 – Aug. 13), Monday – Thursday.
T.A.P.S.. – The ages for the TAPS day camp is for children 3-8 years of age
A.R.T.S. – The ages for the ARTS day camp is for children 9-12 years of age.
Both programs are held at Building Blocks Childcare center. Space is limited. For more information call Melissa Poland or Linda Barnick, 252-2847
TRAPSHOOTING
The Buffalo City Gun Club has league shooting every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:00 PM to dusk at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds April 1stthrough September 1st, the public is welcome. You do not have to be a member to participate. There will be youth events during the summer. For more information about the youth activities and Gun Club operations call Niles Mueller, 701-368-8808 or email buffalocitygunclub@gmail.com.
