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My life turned upside down...

10/10/11

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We found out last week I am expecting a baby girl. My life has been centered around boys and sports my whole life, so needless to say it's taken a turn towards, pink and bows. I still have a lot of info to share, just haven't take the time to post it-please feel free to post a comment if you have any questions, and I will put the info up for you!

Basketball Cont.

9/1/11

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American Fork City
http://afcity.org/Departments/ParksRecreationFitness/Recreation/1st12thGradeBasketball20112012/tabid/872/Default.aspx
Ages: 1st Grade-12th Grade
Deadline: 1st and 2nd-September 8th
Other grades: November 10th
Fee: $35.00-$75.00 (depending on age)

Basketball

8/2/11

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Several cities are currently offering registration for basketball leagues right now, most are just for 1st or 2nd graders. (they will play in the fall) Most other grades play after Christmas Break in January and February.

American Fork City
1st and 2nd Grade Basketball
Registration: Now through September 8th
Fee: $35.00 (includes jersey)
Contact American Fork Recreation Department for more information or you can register at afcity.com soon. I just check the site today and it wasn't up and running yet.

Pleasant Grove City (My 2nd Grader will be playing in Pleasant Grove for basketball this year even though we live in American Fork, we have tried both and feel that Pleasant Grove has a better league, they play 5 on 5 with a referee at this age vs. 4 on 4 with the coaches refereeing in American Fork)
Registration: August 1st-30th
Season: September 24-November 19
Resident Fee: $33
Non-Resident Fee: $49.50

*I will offer more information for other grades as that registration begins. *

Flag Football

7/23/11

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Reminder-many cities are now registering for Flag football, take a look at my flag football link on the right hand side for more information.

Hitting and Fielding Lessons

6/17/11

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Hitting and Fielding Lessons

From Macay Hunter

2011 2nd Team All-State/All-Star Game MVP

My name is Macay Hunter. I just graduated from Lone Peak High School. I am giving lessons on hitting and/or fielding for the remainder of the summer. Lessons are only $10 each for 45-50 minutes. I can do them anywhere you want. It will boost your son’s or daughter’s average and confidence. (Ages 5-14)

Call or Text 801.400.2118 to schedule your appointment(s)

Email: lp7macay@hotmail.com

Basketball Camp Reviews

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I thought I might take the time and review some of the camps that I have posted this year. My son, has gone to a few, and I thought you may want feedback on them. (If anyone else has feedback on a camp or league that I have posted, please post it as a comment, then I will post it on the blog)

American Fork High School Basketball Camp
This year the camp was held on four weekdays (T and W of one week, then another T and W of another week). Normally the camp is held in the mornings just shortly after school gets out. This was nice in someways, because it allowed my son to go to other camps that were normally scheduled at the same time. But because of the camp being during the evening, and my son plays baseball, he was only was able to go to the camp one night, he had baseball games during the other 3 nights of the camp.
In the past my son has loved it, and he did love it the one day he was there. It is fun for the boys to get to know the coaching staff and players on the high school team. Then when the varsity season starts, my boys want to go watch the players they have come to know.

Lone Peak High School
My son went to the Lone Peak Camp for the first time this year. Even though our kids will end up going to American Fork High School, he loved his experience at the Lone Peak Camp. He learned a lot of new skills and thoroughly enjoyed the competitions they offer and the Mr. Hustle award they gave out each day. He said the players and coaching staff were so kind and great with the kids.

Xsi Factory- Week long Summer Basketball Camp
My son is just finishing up the camp. There were not a lot of kids that attended this camp, which made it nice for my son-more one on one time with those giving instruction. It has been a wonderful camp! He has learned so many new drills and skills while being there, the quality of coaching at this camp was great! I went and watched a couple of days and was very impressed. I highly recommend this camp for anyone that is serious about basketball. Not only did I think it was great, but my son and his friends would come home each day and tell me how fun everything was. It is a M-F camp for 2 1/2 hours each day. It was put on my Marty Haws and Britt0n Johnsen.

Jackson and Jimmer Camp
Yes, we were one of those families that had a little boy that was dying to see Jackson Emery and Jimmer Fredette, so we went to the two day event. It was a bit costly, so I was worried it would not be worth it since it was only a 2 day camp.
I have to admit, that it was all worth it! As we arrived, we received an autographed t-shirt by Jackson and Jimmer. Then the entire BYU basketball team was their to to play a little ball with the boys as we waited for Jackson and Jimmer to arrive. When they did arrive, they showed us how they work out, the drills they do each day, and also spoke to the boys that they are where they are because of hard work and setting goals. Stuff we as parents always preach, but it sounds so much better coming from these two young men.
Each child was able to take a professional picture with Jackson and Jimmer, have pizza, do a few drills, then it was time to go home. The next day was a 3 hour clinic. My son was there with just 3rd and 4th graders, which allowed a lot of personal time with Jackson and Jimmer and the BYU players. My son was in heaven. It was priceless to see the look on his face everytime they would get close to him.
It was also very well organize, which as a mother, I appreciated. Great camp if you are willing to spend the money.

American Fork High School Baseball Camp

6/9/11

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American Fork High School Baseball Camp
Date: June 14th and 15th
Location: AFHS Baseball Field
Ages: 2nd-6th grade 1:00-3:00pm
7-9th Grade 11:-12:30

Cost: $40.00 at the camp, Checks Payable to AFHS Baseball

Questions: Contact Joe Heaps, 801-319-7140 or jheaps@me.com

Itty Bitty Sports-American Fork City

6/2/11

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www.afcity.com
Ages: 3-5

Pick Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
8:30-9:30am or 9:30-10:30am
June: Soccer Starts the week of June 13th-30th
July: T-ball Starts the week of July 11th-28th
August: Football Starts the week of August 1st-18th

Register: www.activityreg.com, or in person at the American Fork Fitness Center or by calling 801-763-3084

American Fork High School Community Soccer Camp

5/24/11

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Grades: 1st-12th
Dates: June 27th-July 1st
Location: American Fork High School
Can register at camp,
or go to www.AFHSsoccer.com for questions

Girls BYU Golf Camp

5/18/11

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Date: June 9th, 10th, 11th
Time: 2-7pm
Location: Fox Hollow Golf Course, American Fork

Summer Sport Camps- Baseball/Softball

5/17/11

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Viking Baseball Camp
Date: June 6-10
Location: Pleasant Grove High School
Ages: 4th grade-10th grade

$75.00-includes Camp T-Shirt

Questions: Call Darrin Henry 801-885-3433
Joy Henry 801-372-9860
PG High 801-785-8700

*Walk in Registration Welcome!*



American Fork High School Lady Cavemen Softball Camp
Ages: 7-14
Dates: June 13th-17th
Location: American Fork High School Softball Field

*Can register the day of camp*

Questions: Contact Coach Charlotte Macfarlane 801-717-8156 or cashm35@gmail.com



NOTICE-North Utah County Soccer Registration has begun

5/12/11

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NUCS
I have a had a lot of questions about when soccer registration for Northern Utah County begins-and it has!
You can register online here:

or you can register in person at the old Highland City Building (across the street from Mountain Ridge Junior High), Saturday, May 21st from 10 am-4 pm.

Flag Football

5/4/11

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American Fork City
Ages: 1st Grade-12th
Game Season: September-October
Register at: www.afcity.com
(Also offers Powder Puff league for girls 7th-9th Grade and 10-12th Grade)







Cedar Hills
More info and registration in August

Highland
Goes through American Fork

Lehi
Registration: Begins in June

Pleasant Grove
My oldest son has played in the Pleasant Grove league, it has been a great experience. A lot of fun and very well organized. He and my younger son will most likely play in this league again this fall.
Ages:1st-12th Grade
Registration: August 2nd-30th

Youth Races

4/16/11

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Running is the sport I currently participate in the most, because of my addiction, my kids have enjoyed running as well. Here are some races for your kids in our area:

Ages: All ages
Date: April 23, 2011
Location: Lincoln Academy in Pleasant Grove

Ages: All Ages
Date: April 23, 2011
Location: Orem High School

Ages: All ages of kids for Kids Run
Date: April 30, 2011
Location: Eagle Valley Elementary School, Eagle Mountain

Ages:All ages of kids
Date: April 30, 2011
Location: Thanksgiving Point, Lehi

Ages: All Ages of kids for Kids Run
Date: April 30, 2011
Place: Pleasant Grove Junior High

Ages: 3rd Grade and younger
1 Mile run for everyone older
Date: April 30, 2011
Place: Orem

Ages: All ages
Date: May 21, 2011
Location:Provo

Ages:
Date: June 18, 2011
Location Pleasant Grove

Ages:
Date: September 17, 2011
Place Provo, UT

*Please continue to check back as I get more information on races in your area*
**Please also note, these are races that cater specifically to children, but be aware, most "adult" races do allow children to run in them.**





Upcoming Baseball Camp-UVU

4/7/11

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Sorry for the short notice, I just found out about this one:
Monday, April 11th and Tuesday April, 12th
Ages: 3rd grade and up
Cost: $40.00

Youth Tackle Football

3/26/11

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For those of you know that know me personally, know my boys are little, so they are currently not involved with tackle football, although they would really like to be. We do flag football each fall, more information will be posted about that later this year. However, for those that are interested, here is some info for you!


American Fork Youth Football
Registration is now open
Ages: 1st Grade-8th Grade

Lehi Youth Football
Registration now open
Ages: 1st Grade-8th Grade

Lone Peak Youth Football
Registration begins April 1st
Ages: 1st Grade-8th Grade

Pleasant Grove Youth Football
Registration is now open
Ages: 1st grade-9th Grade


Summer Sport Camps-Football

3/25/11

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American Fork High School Football Youth Camp
Ages: 2nd Grade-8th Grade
Dates:July 27-30th



Brigham Young University

Cubs Camp
Ages: 7-10
Dates: June 20-23 or June 27-30

Junior High Camps
Grades: 6-8
Dates: June 20-23 or June 27-30

Lone Peak Youth Football
Ages:Grades 3-8
Dates:June 13-16

Sports Mechanix -UVU
Ages:7-14
Dates: June 27-30

University of Utah
Ages: 7 years old-9th Grade
Dates: June 9th-June 11th
or June 15th-17th

Utah State University
Ages:K-8th Grade
Dates: June 7th

Velocity Sports Performance
Ages: 3rd Grade-8th Grade
Dates: Lehi:July 5th-9th
Draper: July 12-16th

Feel free to post comments about any of the camps I have listed above. I want to hear from those that have been to a particular camp. This will help other moms make good decisions! Thank you!

Summer Sport Camps-Baseball

3/21/11

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BYU Baseball Camps
Dates: July 5-8 or July 11-14
Ages: 9-14


Rocky Mountain School of Baseball: Summer Ball Camp
Dates: June 15, 16, 2011 (these are new dates)
Ages: 1st grade-12 grade
We have not done this particular camp, but we have done a pitching/hitting camp in the winter put on by Rocky Mountain Baseball, and they are all well done and high quality.

Utah Valley University-Spring Youth Camp EXPIRED
Date: April 11th
Ages: 3rd Grade -8th Grade

Lehi High School Baseball Camp
Dates: June
Ages:3rd Grade to 8th Grade

Garrett Stephenson Baseball Clinic (associated with American Fork Baseball)EXPIRED
Dates: April 30th
Ages:6-12

Feel free to post comments about any of the camps I have listed above. I want to hear from those that have been to a particular camp. This will help other moms make good decisions! Thank you!


*More information coming*

Summer Sport Camps-Soccer

3/19/11

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Utah Women's Soccer Academy (University of Utah)
Ute Kickers
Ages: 5-12 Boys and Girls
Dates:June 13-17th, June 27- July 1st,



Advanced Academy
Ages: 9-13 Girls
Dates: June 20-23rd


REAL Salt Lake Youth Camps
Dates: Various
Ages: Boys and Girls ages 3-18


BYU Cougars Soccer Camps

Mini Cubs Camp
Ages:5-7 Boys and Girls
Dates: June 6-9

Cubs Camp
Ages:7-12 Boys and Girls
Dates: June 6-9, July 5-8

Soccer Camps
Ages: 12-18 Boys and Girls
Dates: June 13-16, July 11-14, July 18-21, July 25-28

Utah Valley University
Updated information pending

Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp
Ages: Boys and Girls Ages 3-16
Dates: Various

Lehi City Legacy Center Summer Soccer Camp
Ages: Boys and Girls 6-12
Dates: Information Pending

Pleasant Grove City Summer Soccer Camp
Ages: Boys and Girls 6-12
Dates: June 6-9, June 13-16

Sports Mechanix-Soccer


Feel free to post comments about any of the camps I have listed above. I want to hear from those that have been to a particular camp. This will help other moms make good decisions! Thank you!

Upcoming Baseball Camp-Lone Peak Baseball

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Lone Peak Baseball Camp
03/26/2011

This camp is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lone Peak High School Baseball Field on Saturday, March 26th. Each athlete will receive a t-shirt and lunch.

Learn from Coach Mike LaHargoue and his coaching staff, winners of the 2010 5A State Championship. Players will be divided by age and experience and learn in a clinic format.

Coach LaHargoue and his staff have invited all athletes ages 8-14 to attend. To register, please visit www.lpbaseball.org or http://lonepeak.baberuthonline.com and click on the "Register Players Online" link on the right side of the page. Space is limited for walk up registration. The cost for the camp is $40.


Summer Sport Camps-Basketball

3/15/11

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Now is a great time to start thinking about registering your child for summer camps. We usually do a lot of golf, basketball, and baseball at our house, but hopefully I can be helpful for any sport you are interested in! If I am not providing info you are looking for specifically, please let me know and I will get it for you!

Basketball-
Most local high schools put on basketball camps for ages 3rd grade and up (this is if you are going into the third grade). They are typically the first full week right after school gets out in June. My son did the American Fork High School camp this year and LOVED it! It was a lot of fun, he did it with a lot of his friends. He learned a lot, had fun, and got to know a lot of the Varsity Basketball players for the upcoming year.

American Fork High School Boys Basketball EXPIRED
Dates:
Ages: 3rd grade (going into) -12th grade

Lone Peak High School Boys Basketball EXPIRED
Dates: June 6-10
Ages:3rd grade-12th grade
Information for camp is at site above, a registration form will be available sometime after spring break (April 15), to register online, you can go to www.myschoolfees.com

Pleasant Grove High School EXPIRED
Date: June 6-10
Ages:

Lehi High School-info pending


BYU Basketball Camp
Date: Various Weeks in June
Ages: 10-18 Boys
BYU Cubs Basketball Camp
Date: Various Weeks in June
Ages:6-11
Boys and Girls
Fathers and Sons Camp

Girls Basketball
Dates: June and July
Ages: 10-18 Girls


Utah Valley University Basketball Camps
Boys Basketball Camp (Put on by Men's Basketball team)
Date:June 20-24
Ages:7-17 Boys

Fundamental Camp (put on by Women's Basketball team)
Date: June 20-22
Ages: K-8th Grade

Sports Mechanix


XSI Factory

Youth Week long Camp
Date June 13th-17th
Ages 3rd grade-8th Grade (if you are going into 3rd Grade an and going into 8th grade)

My Oldest son will most likely be doing this camp.

Youth Summer Long Camp
Dates: July 5th-August 11th
Ages 3rd Grade-12th Grade (if you are going into 3rd Grade an and going into 8th grade)

Travis Hansen Little Heroes Foundation Charity Basketball camp
Dates: July 6-8
Price: $79.00
My Son did this camp last summer and loved it! The format was similar to that of a High School camp, so they learned a lot and had little competitions to win trophies at the end. He also got to meet Brandon Davies of BYU Basketball who helped with the camp.

Advantage Basketball Camp
Dates: June
Location:West High School
Ages:7-18

UTAH UTES Basketball Camps
Father & Son Camp
Junior Utes Camp in July and August

Women Utes Basketball Camps

Utah State Aggies

Westminster College

Lehi Legacy Center
Date:July 27-July 30
Ages:5-15 Boys and Girls

Pleasant Grove Rec Center
Dates: July 18-21
Ages:1st-6th Grade

Matt Harpring "Back to Basics" Basketball Camp


Feel free to post comments about any of the camps I have listed above. I want to hear from those that have been to a particular camp. This will help other moms make good decisions! Thank you!

tiny tikes

3/11/11

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American Fork City Itty Bitty
Ages: 3-5

Pleasant Grove City
My oldest son did this when he was three and loved it! It allows the child to try out several sports and see which ones they are really interested in.

Lehi City Itty Bitty Ball (ages 3 and 4)

January-Basketball
March-All Sports
May-Baseball
July/August-Soccer
October-Football

Basketball

3/10/11

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Basketball season is over for most, so I will post more in the fall. But there are some places that offer basketball skill classes all year round, plus many camps during the summer.

xsiFactory(Formally known as Open Court or the Flash Factory)
They offer an fundamental skills class ages K-4th grade. (Boys and girls)
My two older boys have both taken this class ad have loved it. The coaches there are great with kids and very knowledgeable about the sport, sometimes slightly unorganized, but for the most part they do a good job.
*The have sessions all year round, each session is 7 weeks and is $125.00

There is also a Boys Advanced Skills class, no age is specified, but in the past it has been for 5th grade and up.
*It is $175.00 for 7 weeks

Girls Basketball skills camp
*Ages 3rd grade-8th grade
$125 for 7 weeks


There is also a Summer youth camp at xsifactory that we will be sending our son to-more info coming under Summer Camps.

Golf

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My second son is my golfer. He has such a passion for it so I am always looking for golf programs, lessons, camps, and tournaments for him to participate in.

Golf Lessons
Last year, he did a Golf Academy with Gina Higbee at Fox Hollow golf course. It was once a week for 90 min for eight weeks. It was a lot of fun for him, and he definitely learned a lot. She starts as young as 6, and goes up to age 15. Gina also offers summer camps and private lessons. For more information go to www.ginahigbeegolf.com


American Fork City
Registration starts April 19th
Ages 7 and younger-18
All Classes are held on Wednesdays in the Summer.

Lehi City
Ages: 5 and up

Pleasant Grove City
Registration starts April 1st
Ages 7 and younger to 18

Junior Golf Academy (in Draper)
Lessons all year round

Simply Golf in Orem

The Art of Golf-lessons by Weston Maughan

Spring Soccer

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My kids have always played North Utah County Soccer. They play on the same team they played on last fall, so there was no need to register for Soccer this Spring. They do provide a waiting list for kids that would like to start in the spring, but I just checked the website and they are no longer accepting names for the waiting list. Registration for the 2011-2012 season begins April 1st, 2011. check the website for more info.

City Rec Leagues EXPIRED (Fall Registration now available)
American Fork
Ages 3 years old-8th Grade

Swimming Lessons

3/9/11

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It's that time of year again, when we all try to eat right and work out so we can look our best at the swimming pools this summer. You may be also thinking about putting your kids into swim lessons.
I did the public pool lessons for a little bit, which ended up being a waste of time and money. Instead I invested in swim lessons from a good friend of mine, JoD O'Neal of O'neal Aquatics. I started my oldest when he was three, my second child started at 12 months, my youngest started at 6 months. They all swim great!


*It is a private one on one lesson for 20 minutes each day. A session is 10 lessons, $15 per lesson. It is costly, but you will see results! (If they are starting out, they may need more than one session)

*I do have to warn you, they are very strict during the lessons, but kind at the same time. It may be difficult for you to watch, but JoD and her instructors do know what they are doing, and I promise your kid will learn to swim. It will all be worth it, I promise!

*Lessons are taught at her home (in Pleasant Grove) in a private pool all year round.
*For more information, you can call them @ 801-796-9673 or add O'Neal Aquatics as a friend on facebook. http://www.onealaquatics.com/

*They also offer a swim team for young children as well as older. It is very low key and a lot of fun! All of my boys have done it and have loved it!



City Pool Swim Lessons
American Fork Fitness Center

Pleasant Grove Pool

Lehi Legacy Center

Lindon Aquatics Center

Baseball Spring 2011

3/7/11

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City Leagues
AMERICAN FORK
Ages 6-12
American Fork Baseball league was a league recommended to me by a friend and we have enjoyed our experience with them. My oldest son started in kindergarten in the Rookie League which Machine Pitch, and played in that league for 3 years (age 6-8).
My 6 year old son will be starting in this league this spring.
* Games start in late April and end in June.
*There is a draft done each year to divide the teams evenly, and there is also a tournament at the end of the season, as well as an opportunity play on an All-star team.
*This is a little more competitive league than your typical rec baseball league.
*There are Minor and Major leagues as well, that are kid-pitch leagues.
REGISTRATION IS GOING ON NOW, BUT ENDS SOON



ALPINE, CEDAR HILLS, HIGHLAND
Ages 4-15 T-ball and Baseball
I have had one son that played last year in this league when they had a coach pitch division. As far as I can see, they are no It was a great experience for him, and well organized.

Rec Leagues
AMERICAN FORK:
Ages 5-18, Boys Girls T-ball, Baseball and Softball
I have had 2 sons play American Fork City T-ball at age 5, it was a fun and positive experience for both of them. They were both put on teams with kids that lived in their area, it was a fun way for them to meet kids and make new friends.

LEHI:
Ages: Kindergarten -8th Grade T-ball and Baseball

LINDON:
Ages: T-ball: 4-5
Coach Pitch:6-7
Machine Pitch:7-8


PLEASANT GROVE:
Ages 3rd Grade-12th Grade Baseball
Ages 6 and 7 Coach Pitch Summer Baseball

Ages 4-5 Summer T-Ball
I have 2 sons that started here for t-ball because Pleasant Grove offered it younger that any other city, now Alpine, Highland, and Cedar Hills offer T-ball at age 4 as well. I have an almost 4 year old who will be playing in one of these leagues next year. These leagues are great for those little kids that have older brothers that play baseball, and they are anxious to be like them and get started with the sport!


Super Leagues (My oldest this league on is playing in, very competitive.)
Rocky Mountain School of Baseball

Utah Select Baseball

Utah Union Baseball

Baseball Classes or Lessons
Ultimate Sports in Lindon

Fundamental Skills Class (2 days week) $85.00 a month
Ages 6-12
My son has taken this class in the past during the colder months to keep him playing. He loved it, the coaches there make it a lot of fun. Class sizes were about 8-10.

Private Lessons:for more information check the website or call 801-796-1130