Island Recreation Association Spring Sports:
Futures Beginner Tennis Clinic
Wednesday Session
Jan 15 – Feb 19, 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday Session
Jan 16 – Feb 20, 5-6pm
Coed, Ages 8-11
Chaplin Tennis Courts
$72/session
Is your 8-11 yr. old child new to tennis? If so, this program is for you. Smaller racquets and slower balls are a game changer in terms of learning quickly, developing basic tennis and athletic skills, and having fun. Public Tennis (PTI) offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and adaptive athletes. We make tennis fun! Email julie@publictennis.org with questions including choosing the right clinic for your child.
Wednesday’s Instructor is Coach Emily. Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers who are equipped to teach levels from beginner through advanced. Public Tennis, Inc. is a USTA Community Tennis Association and a USTA Foundation NJTL chapter.
Thursday’s Instructor is Coach Mike.
Racquets will be provided to those who do not have them.
Challengers/Champions Intermediate Tennis Clinic
January 15 – February 19
Coed, ages 8-15 | $84
Wednesdays, 5-6:30PM
Chaplin Park Tennis Courts
Has your child been involved in introductory tennis either at Chaplin or another facility? This program will help them take their game from beginner to the next level. In this clinic, our focus on ball control, rallying, and fundamental playing skills opens up a variety of fun and productive tennis games! Public Tennis (PTI) offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and adaptive athletes. We make tennis fun! Email julie@publictennis.org with questions including choosing the right clinic for your child.
Instructor is Coach Ken. Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers who are equipped to teach levels from beginner through advanced. Public Tennis, Inc. is a USTA Community Tennis Association and a USTA Foundation NJTL chapter.
Racquets will be provided to those who do not have them
Stars Advanced Yellow Ball Tennis Clinic
Monday Session
5-6:30pm: Jan 13 – Feb 17
Wednesday Session
5-6:30pm: Jan 15 – Feb 19
$84/session
Coed, ages 10-16
Chaplin Park Tennis Courts
This is an advanced “yellow ball” clinic. To qualify, players must demonstrate advanced skills and fundamentals including groundstrokes, serves, depth, spin and control on a full 78 foot court. This clinic will focus on weapon development, transitioning between offense and defense, adding pace and spin, and direction of shots. Public Tennis (PTI) offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and adaptive athletes. We make tennis fun! Email julie@publictennis.org with questions including choosing the right clinic for your child.
Instructor is Coach Royce. Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers who are equipped to teach levels from beginner through advanced. Public Tennis, Inc. is a USTA Community Tennis Association and a USTA Foundation NJTL chapter.
Outdoor Afterschool Rec Club
February, March, April
Coed, ages 7 – 14
Mon & Wed, 2:45-6pm
$200/month | Transportation from the school campus is provided!
Pickup for the Sailing and Rowing Center at 6pm
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Afterschool Outdoor Skateboarding Club
February, March, April
Coed, ages 7 & up
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 6pm
Bristol Sports Arena | $100
Transportation is provided from Rec!
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Disc Golf Afterschool Club
February 5 – May 2
Middle Schoolers
Thurs, 4-5:30pm* | $100
High Schoolers
Wed & Fri, 4-5:30pm* | $200
Until Daylight Savings changes
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Climb Club
February, March, April
Thursdays | $100/monthly
Elementary & Middle School Children
Session 1: 2:45-3:45pm
Session 2: 4-5pm
Climbing Wall at the Island Rec Center
*child must be between 40-300lbs
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Try Archery
February 7, 4-6pm
March 7, 4-6pm
April 11, 5-7pm
Rec Soccer Leagues
March 15 – May 17
Register by Feb 24
$95 fee: includes full uniform kit (jersey, shorts, socks) and Age Appropriate Ball
Pre K/K division play Friday nights at Crossings Park. 1st grade and older play Saturdays at Chaplin Park. Practice locations are at the discretion of team coaches.
Divisions include: Pre K/Kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th/9th grade
Kick off the Spring on the pitch in the largest youth sport program at the Island Rec!! Teams will be formed and assigned to volunteer coaches, who will coordinate practice days and times and play in age-division games weekly!
Program led by Island Rec Athletic Staff and volunteer coaches for teams. Those volunteering to coach have priority on making 1 player request besides their child in the registration process. Requests to be with 1 other person/coach can be made but cannot be guaranteed in the interest of creating balanced teams for competition.
Please bring/wear: rubber-cleated soccer shoes and shinguards
3 Year Old Soccer Clinic
March 19 – April 30
Register by Feb 28
Wednesdays, 5:30-6pm
Crossings Park
$75 fee, includes jersey & size 3 ball
Get your “kicks” in early and often in our introductory developmental soccer program. Kids will spend each weekly session learning the basics of ball control, dribbling, shooting, passing, throw-ins. We will spend the first few sessions working on individual skills and progress to gameplay the last few sessions.
Program is led by Island Rec Athletics Staff members and any interested volunteer coaches who would like to help teach skills.
Please wear/bring: shin guards, rubber-cleated soccer shoes
SeaFood Fast Adventure Camp
February 17-18, 9am-12pm
Ages 7-14
Sailing and Rowing Center
Under the guidance of two Master Naturalists, children will explore the delicate balance of our ecosystems while immersing themselves in the natural world. Activities include fishing, crabbing, cast netting, and kayaking, all aimed at fostering a love for nature and a commitment to sustainability.
We recommend bringing a light snack, water bottle, and sunscreen. Please keep a towel and perhaps a change of clothes in your pick-up vehicle for the ride home. Plan on your child being wet! We will hose them off for ya so they don’t track pluff mud all throughout you vehicle :).
Family Fishing Events
February 20, 4-6pm
March 28, 5-7pm
April 25, 5-7pm
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Boys Lacrosse
Feb 23 – March 23
Boys, Grades 1st-6th
Sundays, 10am-12pm
HHIHS “Swamp” field
$55, includes Jersey
Opportunity to learn and/or improve your lacrosse skills. How to handle and control the ball, as well as maneuver the control of the stick.
Vic O’Korn is currently the coach of the 30-31 LoCo Rush lacrosse team.
Bring/wear: Stick, helmet, glove, chest pads, elbow pad, mouthguard
Kid’s Night Out
March 28th – Reg Opens Feb 28th
April 25th – Reg Opens March 28th
Grades K-8th
Fridays, 6:00-10:00pm
Program fee: $25 per child
5th/6th Grade Volleyball
March 10 – April 28
Register by March 10
Coed, Grades 5th & 6th, must be 10 as of March 1
Mondays, 5:15pm-6:30pm
Island Rec Center Gym | $85
Introduction to Volleyball by learning the basics of passing, setting, attacking, and serving. Participants will work on all skills of the game and progress to learning how to play the game in the final few sessions.
It is led by Chuck Mullen, Island Rec Athletics Superintendent and former 19-year collegiate volleyball coach along with local high school and club coaches with a wealth of knowledge about the sport
Outdoor Afterschool Rec Club
March, April
Coed, ages 7 – 14
Mon & Wed, 2:45-6pm
$200/month | Transportation from the school campus is provided!
Pickup for the Sailing and Rowing Center at 6pm
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Youth Flag Rugby League
March 12 – April 30
Coed, ages 8-14
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Sundays 1-3pm
Barker Field
$50, includes Jersey and Rugby Ball
Join us for our Inaugural Youth Flag Rugby Season!
Come learn your new favorite sport and the fastest-growing sport in the world. With the USA winning a medal in the summer Olympics and superstar Ilona Maher bringing more awareness to the game, rugby is taking off like never before and provides a community for the rest of your life no matter where you go. Members of Hilton Head Rugby Club, led by retired pro Alex MacDonald and USA Rugby legend Mark Lambourne, are certified coaches through PLAY RUGBY USA. They will be teaching a fun and basic curriculum designed for individual and team growth that kids across the country are learning and playing to get better every day!
Please bring/wear: Water bottle and cleats. We will provide jerseys and flags
Gator Football
Training Sessions: March-May (1 session/week)
1st Session: March 18, 6-7:30pm
Season: July – Nov 8
Register by August 8
Boys, Ages 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12
Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat, 6-7:30pm*
$30 until March 15, $50 after | Price includes Use of helmet, game pants, game jersey. Each player will also receive a t-shirt.
The training sessions Mar-May will consist of conditioning, skills assessment, and play calling. *Once the season starts in July, practices will be T, W, Th and games on Saturdays.
Practices take place at Barker Field. Home games will be played at HHIHS stadium. The Gator football program will return to tradition in 2025. This youth contact program has been on Hilton Head Island since 1969. With our return, we will be going back to our traditional colors (green and yellow). In addition to developing football skills and techniques there will be a strong focus on teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and life skills. Many coaches with varying levels of playing and coaching experience will help guide these young men.
Please bring/wear: Cleats, practice pants and shirt. The program will provide all game day wear (ie jersey, pants, helmet, shoulder pad).
Karate
Monthly Sessions
Coed, Ages 5-12
Wed & Thurs: 6:15-7pm
Fitness Classroom 2 | $125
New students must pay for a uniform. Through this program, you will learn self-confidence, a mixture of cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and flexibility exercises. This will improve reflexes and coordination while increasing strength and stamina. Overall fitness will be achieved.
Fencing
Youth and Adult Classes Offered
For more information on ALL CLASSES and the ISLAND RECREATION CENTER, click HERE.
Contact:
843.681.7273
info@islandreccenter.org
20 Wilborn Road | Hilton Head, SC
