20th Anniversary!
Spring/Summer 2010
Office: (320) 762-2868 • Hotline: (320) 762-3010
Register at www.lakesarearecreation.com
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Spring / Summer Brochure 2010
What’s Inside . . .
Lakes Area Recreation is a Joint Powers agreement
between School District #206, the City of Alexandria, and the Facility Information 2-3
townships of Alexandria and La Grande. Board meetings are the
fourth Thursday of the month at the MN Extension Office Meeting Pass Information 4
Room at the Lakes Area Recreation Center. Facility Fitness 5
Funding Townships & Villages
Alexandria Public Schools Garfield City Fitness 6-8
Alexandria City Hudson Township
Alexandria Township Ida Township Adult Activities 9
La Grande Township Lake Mary Township
Belle River Township Miltona Township Aquatics 10 - 18
Carlos City Moe Township
Carlos Township Nelson City Triathlon 10
Forada City Osakis Township
Spruce Hill Township Scuba Diving 11
Board Members
Youth Activities
Bryon Alstead Alexandria Township
Dave Anderson Alexandria Public Schools Baseball/Softball 19 - 20
Michael Bouressa City of Alexandria
Richard Bromley La Grande Township Basketball 21
Elroy Frank City of Alexandria
Jodi Gray Alexandria Township Dance 22 - 24
Paul Hanson La Grande Township
Alan Zeithamer Alexandria Public Schools Football 25
LAR Staff Tot Activities 25
Fritz Bukowski Director
Becca Cederberg Gymnastics Manager Gymnastics 26 - 28
Lori Gulbranson Office Assistant Preschool Playground 28
Todd Johnson Program Director
Cheryl Lund Office Manager Facility Rental 29
Mary Jo Roos Facility Coordinator
Kelly Wencl Aquatics/Program Manager Soccer 29 - 31
Tennis 32
The Mission Statement of
Lakes Area Recreation Track 33
is to provide recreation and leisure time activities in the Volleyball 33
broadest sense to all residents of School District #206, using
school district, city, and township facilities and funding, Registration Information 34
along with private resources when available.
MN Senior Games 35
Beaches 36
“Bids For Kids Auction” March 15 - April 13
Proceeds go toward scholarships for youth activities!
Call (320) 762-2868 for more information or
www.biddingforgood.com/lakesarearecreation
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Register at www.lakesarearecreation.com
Facility Information
LAR Hours of Operation Lakes Area Recreation Center
Amenities include a cardio room, weight room, gymnasium, gymnastics
Office Hours center, locker rooms, multipurpose room, and Discovery Middle School
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. pool. The recreation facilities are available to rent for parties, family
get-togethers or club meetings.
Facility Hours
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Locker Rentals
Annual rental of gym lockers for pass holders is $20, non-members $50.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Six month rental for pass holders is $10 and monthly is $5.
May 28 - September 6 Fee Assistance
Summer Office Hours Through a grant from United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties, Lakes
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Area Recreation has made fee assistance available for families. Call 762-
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2868 if you qualify for the school district free or reduced lunch program.
Assistance may also be used to purchase a Lakes Area Recreation pass.
Summer Facility Hours
Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed Photo Disclaimer
Holiday Hours Lakes Area Recreation reserves the right
Memorial Day Closed to photograph program participants for
July 4th Closed
Labor Day Closed publicity purposes. Please be aware that these photos are
for recreation use only and may be used in future
catalogs, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, or web page.
Five Easy Ways to Register
If you would like to share your child’s activity picture
1. On Line at www.lakesarearecreation.com
2. By Fax at (320) 762-2944
with LAR for our bulletin board or brochures, please stop
3. In Person at Lakes Area Recreation by our office with your picture for our bulletin board or
4. Phone at (320) 762-2868 e-mail the picture to us for our brochures.
5. Mail to:
720 Fillmore Street, Suite B020
Alexandria, MN 56308
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sales@myvikingoffice.com
NEW! Punch Passes Also Available: 10 punches for $30 (Combination of * No Class:
SilverSneakers® - Muscular Strength and SilverSneakers® - Cardio Circuit). If you April 2, May 31, July 19 - 22
would like to participate in both classes or your schedule varies, purchase a punch pass.
Punch Pass - 10 punches for $50 Sign-up now! Bring a workout buddy!
Drop In Fee - $6
LAR Monthly Membership for $5 with registration to any Class # Day Dates Times Fee
aerobics class. 4400.301 Sat. Mar. 6 - 27 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. $40
Class # Days Dates Times Fee
Fitness Discounts:
Introducing BluePrint for Health® fitness discounts from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Here’s a great incentive
for getting in shape. If you’re an eligible Blue Cross member*, you can get up to a $20 per month credit toward Lakes Area
Recreation’s membership fees or punch passes if you exercise twelve or more days per month. Up to two eligible adult
members per household can take advantage of the program so get
started today!
*Not all Blue Cross health plans include this benefit.
To find out more, go to www.bluecrossmn.com/fitnessdiscounts.
“Fit Choice”
Any Medica fully-insured member is eligible to receive up to a $20 per month credit
toward Lakes Area Recreation’s membership fees or punch passes if you exercise eight
or more days per month. The member must be 18 years of age or older to qualify for the
credit.
SilverSneakers® classes are perfect for the public and free to Medicare-
eligible members with Medica or Humana Health Plans. The SilverSneakers®
Fitness Program will benefit you regardless of your fitness level. The program
includes basic fitness membership services and trained instructors lead classes in
Muscular Strength - Range of Movement, Cardio Circuit and the new
YogaStretch.
4204.202 M/W February 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. $36 4208.302 M/W May 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. $36
4201.201 T/Th February 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. $36 4209.301 T/Th May 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. $36
4205.302 M/W March 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. $45 4210.401 T/Th June 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. $40.50
4202.301 T/Th March 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. $40.50 4211.401 T/Th July 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. $31.50
4206.302 M/W April 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. $36 4212.401 T/Th August 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. $40.50
4207.301 T/Th April 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. $40.50
No class July 20th and 22nd!
The Red Cross has made some changes to the Swimming and Session VI - May 17 - 27
Water Safety Preschool and Learn-to-Swim programs – please Days Time Levels Offered Fee
read course descriptions carefully, as some prerequisites, skills, Mon. - Thurs. 6:10 - 6:50 p.m. PS2, L1, L3 $44
and requirements have changed. (Despite changes, participants Mon. - Thurs. 7:00 - 7:40 p.m. PS1, L2, L4 $44
are still able to advance levels just as they did before.)
Session VI Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 12th
Scuba Experiences
Instructor: Jeff Bosek, Owner of Divers Clubhouse
Come join the fun and adventure with a scuba experience. Enter a new world.
This class will teach you the basics of scuba diving and what it is like
to breathe underwater. If you wish to continue your diving adventure, Class # Days Dates Time Fee
you may apply the $38 towards an open water diving certification class.
3704.201 Sun. Feb. 21 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. $38
The class is for ages 8 yrs. and older. *Must be able to swim. Please
provide shoe size and actual shirt size for body suits.
3705.301 Sun. Mar. 21 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. $38
All EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED
AT POOL FOR AGES 8 AND UP. 3706.301 Sun. Apr. 18 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. $38
Must have basic swimming skills and be able to lift 35 lbs. 3707.301 Sun. May 16 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. $38
• What opportunities are available to your child after • Demonstrate at least 15 yards of back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, and
sidestroke
completing Level 6?
• Demonstrate 3-5 body lengths of flutter and dolphin kicking on back
- Water Safety Aide (ages 14+)
- Water Safety Instructor (ages 16+) • Learn to look carefully before entering the water
- Lifeguard (ages 15+) • Learn what to think about and do when exhausted or caught in a
dangerous situation
- Swim club (ages 5-18) – must have passed at least Level 3
• Learn to perform simple non-swimming assists
- Diving clinics and camps (age prerequisite varies from • Learn about recreational water illnesses and how to prevent them
camp to camp)
Participants will also be required to pass a prerequisite swimming skills test before being allowed to progress through the course.
Prerequisite skills include:
• Swim 300 yards continuously with varying strokes
• Retrieve a 10-pound object from 7 - 10 feet of water and return it to the surface
Location: Discovery Middle School - pool Class # Session Days Dates Times Deadline Fee
and classroom H205 (an informational letter
will be sent out prior to the first day of 6904.301 I Wed. April 14, 21 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. March 31st $200
class)
Sat. April 17, 24 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Note: Participants must attend
ALL classes in the session for Class # Session Day Dates Times Deadline Fee
which they register. 6905.301 II Thursday May 6 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. April 19th $200
• There must be a minimum of 5 Friday May 7 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
people registered in order to hold
class. Saturday May 8 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday May 9 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Would you like to be in the Olympics someday? Then start swimming and training with the
Alexandria Swim Club! Our club offers a great start for you to achieve your dreams.
If you can swim the length of the pool, you can join!
Summer season runs from May to July 2010.
Included in this schedule is the annual Alexandria Lake Swim in June.
Summer registration will be held on Tuesday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m.
in the Discovery Middle School Cafeteria.
1201.401 T/Th June 15 - Aug. 5 5:30 , 6:30, or 7:30 p.m. 1st & 2nd Girl’s Mighty Mites $54 $74
(Soft Toss)
1202.401 T/Th June 15 - Aug. 5 5:30 , 6:30, or 7:30 p.m. 1st Boy’s Hall of Fame $54 $74
(Soft Toss)
1203.401 M/W June 14 - Aug. 4 5:30 , 6:30, or 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 3rd Boy’s Jr. Pee Wee $54 $74
(Pitching Machine)
Class # Days Dates Times Grade Morning Softball Early Fee After
(1 hr. 15 min.) (’09 - ’10) Bird Fee May 21st
1204.401 T/Th June 15 - Aug. 5 8:15, 9:30 or 3rd & 4th Girls Jr. League $54 $74
10:45 a.m. (Softball)
1205.401 M/W June 14 - Aug. 4 8:15, 9:30 or 5th & 6th Girls Sr. League $54 $74
10:45 a.m. (Softball)
Schedules will be posted in all schools prior to the last day of school. Schedules will be available at the Recreation office after
May 31st or at the playing fields starting the week of June 14th. Playing dates subject to change based on number of
participants registered by May 31st.
Early Bird Deadline is May 21st! After May 21st the fee will be $74!
1226.302 M-Th March 1 - 4 3:00 - 5:15 p.m. 6th & 7th $30 for 4 days/$10 for single day
Camp Directors: Forrest Witt-Alexandria Boys Basketball Varsity Coach What an opportunity to work on your skills and
Josh Dale-Alexandria Boys Basketball JV/Varsity Assistant Coach advanced techniques on Offense and Defense.
Tom Miller-Alexandria Boys Basketball B-Squad/Varsity Assistant Coach The Cardinal Varsity coaching staff will give
* Featuring former/current Alexandria Boys Basketball Varsity Players*
personal attention to all athletes and elevate your
Camp Focus: Fundamental/Skill Development-Ball Handling, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting level of play in all areas. Intensity, skill
Defensive Play-Individual Defense, Team Defensive Concepts-Man-to-Man development, and understanding the game will
Offensive Play-Individual Offense, Team Offensive Concepts-Motion Offense be points of emphasis!
Transition Play-Transition Offense, Transition Defense
Intangible Keys/Concepts to Success-Daily Lecture Forum
Goal Setting, Teamwork, Reaching Potential, Mental Toughness, Confidence June 14 - 17
Monday - Thursday
Class # Days Dates Times Grades Fee
(’09 - ’10)
Class # Times Grades Fee
1525.401 M-Th June 21-24 8:00-9:00 a.m. Kdg - 1st Boys $25 (’09 - ’10)
1526.402 M-Th June 21-24 9:00-11:00 a.m. 2nd - 3rd Boys $50 1520.401 8:00-9:30 a.m. Kdg.-2nd Grade $38
Basic Skills/
1527.403 M-Th June 21-24 11:00-1:00 p.m. 4th - 5th Boys $50 Concepts
1528.404 M-Th June 21-24 2:00-4:00 p.m. 6th - 8th Boys $50 1521.403 12:30-3:00 p.m. 3rd -6th Grade $58
Intermediate
Skills &
Team Execution
Alexandria Boys Basketball Youth League 1522.402 9:30-12:00 p.m. 7th-11th Grade $58
Location: Discovery Middle School Gym Advanced
The Alexandria Boys Basketball program is looking Offensive /
forward to the opportunity of providing our youth players Defensive Skills
the chance to learn and develop as basketball players and Team
team members in an enjoyable and challenging camp Execution /
setting. If you have any questions call Lakes Area “Next Level”
Recreation at 762-2868. Attitude
League Directors: Forrest Witt-Alexandria Boys Basketball Varsity Coach
Josh Dale-Alexandria Boys Basketball JV/Varsity Assistant Coach
Tom Miller-Alexandria Boys Basketball B-Squad/Varsity Assistant Coach
School’s Out?
League Focus: Fundamental/Skill Development-Ball Handling, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting Open Gym is ON!
Defensive Play-Individual Defense, Team Defensive Concepts-Man-to-Man
Offensive Play-Individual Offense, Team Offensive Concepts-Motion Offense On most non-school weekdays the
Transition Play-Transition Offense, Transition Defense Lakes Area Recreation gym will be open for
Each league day will consist of 1 hour of instruction/development work, school age kids to play basketball. This is open
followed by 30 minutes of pick-up games. gym and will not be a supervised activity.
Fee: $2
Class # Days Dates Times Grades Fee
(’09-’10) March 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
April 5 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
1529.401 M/W June 28-July 21 8:00-9:30 a.m. 4th - 5th Boys $45
1530.402 M/W June 28-July 21 9:30-11:00 a.m. 6th - 8th Boys $45
1255.401 T/W/Th July 27-29 10:00-11:30 am 4-7 $40 3103.302 Sat. 5/8-5/29 9-9:45 a.m. 4&5 yrs. old $35
Session 1 - April / May (No Class May 1st) Session 2 - May / June
Class # Days Dates Times Level Fee 1322.304C Days Dates Times Level Fee
lass #
1300.302 W 4/7-5/5 5:00-5:40 p.m. Parent/Tot $34 1317.301 Tu 5/11-6/15 5:00-5:40 p.m. Preschool $49
5x’s
1318.302 Tu 5/11-6/15 6:00-7:00 p.m. Pre-Tumbler $51
1301.302 Th 4/8-5/6 11:00-11:40 a.m. Parent/Tot $34
5x’s
1319.302 M 5/10-6/21 6:00-7:00 p.m. Tumbler $51
1302.301 M 4/12-5/3 10:00-10:40 a.m. Little Leapers $37
4x’s 1320.301 Sat 5/22-6/19 9:30-10:30 a.m. Boys Rec. $51
1303.302 M 4/12-5/3 11:00-11:40 a.m. Little Leapers $37
4x’s 1321.303 M 5/10-6/21 7:00-8:15 p.m. Saltos $51
1337.401 T/Th 7/27-8/12 9:00-9:40 a.m. Preschool $49 1344.401 T/Th 8/17-9/2 9:00-9:40 a.m. Preschool $49
1343.404 T/Th 7/27-8/12 6:30-8:30 p.m. High School $64 1350.404 T/Th 8/17-9/2 6:30-8:30 p.m. High School $64
Fri. 7/30-8/13 1:00-2:30 p.m. Open $5 Fri. 8/20-9/3 1:00-2:30 p.m. Open $5
Gymnastics Drop- Gymnastics Drop-
in Fee in Fee
Preschool Playground
(This is a parent/child activity.)
Preschoolers and
parents are welcome to
come play in the Lakes
Area Recreation’s
indoor playground.
Preschoolers can slide,
crawl through tunnels,
roll in barrels, bounce balls, jump, run,
and just have fun in the Lakes Area
Recreation Gym. Parents and children
under 12 months are free.
Through March 31
Fee: $2 per child
Tues. and Wed. $17/10 punch card
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. $28/20 punch card
(or included with your
family Recreation Pass)
1121.302 Tues. May 4 - June 8 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Pre - K (4 & 5)* Voyager $32
1122.301 M/Th April 26 - June 3 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. K Co-ed Voyager $42
1123.302 M/Th April 26 - June 3 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 1 Co-ed Voyager $42
The advertisers in this
1124.301 M/Th April 26 - June 3 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 2 - 3 Girls Jefferson Knute $42 brochure are
“Friends of Recreation”.
1125.302 M/Th April 26 - June 3 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. 2 - 3 Boys Jefferson Knute $42
Be sure and consider them
1126.301 M/Th April 26 - June 3 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 4 - 5 Girls Jefferson Nokomis $42 while shopping in the
Lakes Area!
1127.302 M/Th April 26 - June 3 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 4 - 5 Boys Jefferson Nokomis $42
Class # Days Dates Times Grades Fee After Class # Days Dates Times Grades Fee After
(’09-’10) 7/1 (’09-’10) 7/1
1705.401 M-Th July 5-8 9:00-11:00 a.m. 2nd-4th $52 $62 1706.401 M-Th July 12-15 8:30-11:30 a.m. 5th-7th $77 $87
Proud
Sponsor
Of
Lakes
Area
Recreation
I, the undersigned, give permission to the above named child, over whom I have legal FOR RECREATION OFFICE USE ONLY
supervision, to participate in this Lakes Area Recreation activity. I do not hold Lakes Date Received: _________________ By: _________ p
Ck#: _____________ Amt: ____________
Area Recreation, Douglas County, or School District #206 responsible for any
personal injury or damage or loss to property while participating in this program.
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
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Credit Card # (include all numbers)
Signature of Parent/ Guardian Date
Archery Racquetball
Badminton Race Walk
Basketball (3 on 3) Road Race
Billiards Shuffleboard
Bowling Softball
Cycling Swimming
Free Throw Table Tennis
For Men and Women Golf Tennis
Ages 50 And Better! Horseshoes Track & Field
Volleyball
20th Ann
iversary!
Beaches
The public beaches on Lake Latoka and Le Homme Dieu will be open to the public during the
summer months beginning Monday, June 14, 2010. Lifeguards are trained and scheduled by
Lakes Area Recreation. The beaches will tentatively close on August 15. Dates for beach
closing are subject to change.
Lifeguards will be on duty at both beaches as follows:
June 14 - August 15 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
There will be no lifeguards on duty if the temperature
is below 68° F. or if threatening weather is present.
Beach Rules:
Alcohol or glass containers are not allowed in the beach area.
Lifejackets and floatation devices may only be used in the shallow 3 foot roped area of the beach.
Parents are required to watch their children, especially when using a floatation device.
Swimming is not allowed outside of the designated roped area.
Pets are prohibited in the beach area.
No rock or sand throwing.
Climbing on the lifeguard stands is strictly prohibited.