Registration Open for Novi Fall Youth Programs

The Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is offering several youth programs this fall. Those interested can register at cityofnovi.org or contact Theresa McClure at tmcclure@cityofnovi.org.

A description of programs follows.

Learn to Play Cricket

Don’t even know what a ‘wicket’ is? Have no fear! Introduce your child to the sport of Cricket – a game that is exploding in popularity here in the United States. All the basics will be covered, including: batting, bowling, fielding, terminology and strategy. The focus will be on fun and development. Instructional clinics will be complimented with scrimmage play. Includes six sessions, which will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Novi Meadows baseball fields behind the 6th grade house.
 

• Season: Aug 7-23
• Activity Code: 7251 for grades 1-3, 7252 for grades 4-6
• Price: Resident-$55    Non-Resident-$65
• Location: baseball fields behind 6th grade house
• Registration ends: Aug. 3

Recreational Soccer League - Fall

This instructional soccer program will focus on developing the fundamental skills of the sport in a supportive and fun environment. Your child will learn dribbling, shooting, passing, positioning and goal tending, along with soccer strategies. Volunteer coaches will contact player families following a meeting on Aug. 22 to confirm practice times and location. Most games will be on Saturdays, although there may be some weekday games. Price includes a full uniform and an award.

Additional information: Preschool players must be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2012.  Covered shin guards are mandatory. Please indicate preferred practice night when registering. Practices are scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 27 and the season will end by the end of October.

Coach Information: Volunteer coaches - we need you! A coach meeting will take place Wed, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at ITC Community Sports Park. Come dressed and ready for training.

• Season: Aug. 27-October (10 practices and 8 games)
• Activity Codes:
  
  • Coed Pre-K: 7151
  • Coed K: 7152
  • 1st Grade girls: 7153
  • 1st Grade boys: 7154
  • 2nd-3rd Grade girls: 7155
  • 2nd-3rd Grade boys: 7156
  • 4th-5th Grade girls: 7157
  • 4th-5th Grade girls: 7158
• Price: Resident: $115 Non-resident: $125 
• Location:
  
  • Practices: Area Soccer Fields
  • Games:
• Registration ends: Aug. 19. Registrations after this date will be taken based on availability only and an additional $10 late fee will apply.

Travel Soccer League - Fall

Higher competition without the sky high costs. The travel soccer division is governed by WSSL (Western Suburban Soccer League). WSSL does not allow try-outs, so we take care of team formation and play other teams from surrounding communities at home and away locations (within 30 miles of Novi) on weekends and weekday evenings. When prompted during registration, individuals may put in their coach name, if returning. If an individual was not a part of a team from the previous season, we will place them based on availability. Players will receive a full uniform including a jersey, shorts, socks and award.

Additional Information: Practices are scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 27 and the season will end by the end of October.

Coach Information: Volunteer coaches - we need you! A mandatory coach meeting will take place on Wed, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. at ITC Community Sports Park. Come dressed and ready for training.

• Activity codes:

• Price: Resident $160 Non-resident $180                                             
• Location:
  
  • Practices: Area Soccer Fields
  • Games:
• Registration ends: Aug. 10. Registrations after this date will be taken based on availability only and an additional $10 late fee will apply.

Flag Football  

Introduce your child to the sport of football and advance their skills, in a fun, safe environment. Participants will learn rules, game strategies and team tactics, while developing the fundamentals of football including passing, throwing and catching. Volunteer coaches will contact player families after a meeting on Aug. 21 to confirm practice times and locations. Most games will be on Sundays (NEW), but weekday games may take place. Jersey and end of season award are included.

Practices are scheduled to begin the week of Aug 27. Please note that kindergarten players will meet on Sundays only to focus on skill development through drills, fun games and modified scrimmages.

Coach Information: Volunteer coaches - we need you! A coach meeting will take place Tue, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at ITC Community Sports Park. Come dressed and ready for training.

Kindergarteners

• Activity codes: 7176
• Season: Sept. 9-Oct. 14 (6 Saturday clinics)
• Price: Resident $70/ Non-resident $80                                          
• Location:
• Registration Ends: Aug. 16. Registrations after this date will be taken based on availability only and an additional $10 late fee will apply.

Grades 1-6

• Activity Codes: 7177 for grades 1-3, 7179 for grades 4-6
• Season: Aug 27-Oct 28 (10 practices / 8 games)
• Price: Resident $110 / Non-resident $120                                     
• Location:
  
  • Practices: Area Athletic Fields
  • Games: