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ADULT

SPORTS

Kendo-Japanese Swordsmanship Age 15+
Develop confidence and learn the culture and etiquette of Japan. Learn basic
footwork and Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. Wooden sword is available from
instructor for $25. Class fee does not include equipment costs for continuing and
advanced students. Youth and adult classes are combined. All adult leagues play 8 matches and a
Kent Commons | 9/$90, 11/$110 |Instructor: C. Marsten
Beginning post-season single-elimination tournament
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES
Mon 9 sess. 1/5-3/16 6:30pm-7:15pm AD0901 01W
Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services offers several adult sports
Continuing leagues. Individuals wishing to participate in an adult league must
be 18 years of age. Registration is taken by teams only. Individuals
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # wishing to participate can call the Kent Commons office to submit
Mon 9 sess. 1/5-3/16 7:15pm-8pm AD0901 02W their name, sport and level of play for the individual player list.
To check on registration information, league standings and
Advanced
league schedules, please visit MyKentParks.com/AdultSports
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # or call 253-856-5100.
Wed 11 sess. 1/7-3/18 6:30pm-8:30pm AD0901 03W
*No class 1/19, 2/16 Adult Volleyball League Age 18+
Adult volleyball is offered three times throughout the year. Various levels of play
Personal Safety & Self Defense for Women Age 16+ is offered, from Tuesday Night “Open” to Wednesday Night Women’s Divisions.
If you have only an afternoon, or even just a few hours to spare, spend it here. You’ll All matches are played at the Kent Commons.
learn the most important lesson: that you have choices. In a single session, you’ll REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
learn about real risks, assailant tricks, crucial targets, and how to create an impact.
You will learn about recognizing and dealing with manipulations and ploys used by Winter 2026: December 5, 2025 Spring: February 20, 2026
people you may know (including in domestic violence) as well as complete strangers.
EmPOWERment has never been more fun. This is a great class to take with a friend. Kent Commons | $500 Kent Commons | $500
Kent Commons | $125 | Instructor: J. Factor Tuesday Open League Tuesday Open League
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Winter League Dates: 1/6-3/17 Spring League Dates: 3/24-5/26
Sat 1 sess. 2/21 4pm-7pm AD1801 01W Competitive League: AD1001 01W Competitive League: AD1001 01S
Intermediate League: AD1001 02W Intermediate League: AD1001 02S
Rec League: AD1001 03W Rec League: AD1001 03S
Soos Creek Interpretive Walk Owl Prowl Age 16+ FREE
Join us in a late-night program to explore the world of owls. We'll start Wednesday Women’s League Wednesday Women’s League
indoors for the first hour learning calls, identification, and information about our
local species, and then venture outdoors. Owl Prowl will meet at the Soos Creek Winter League Dates: 1/7-3/18 Spring League Dates: 3/25-5/27
Park Maintenance Shop, located at 24810 148th Ave SE, Kent. Competitive League: AD1002 01W Competitive League: AD1002 01S
Soos Creek Park Maint. Shop | Free | Instructor: Soos Creek Staff Intermediate League: AD1002 02W Intermediate League: AD1002 02S
Rec League: AD1002 03W Rec League: AD1002 03S
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Sat 1 sess. 1/31 10:30pm-1am AD1401 01W League dates subject to change.
Sat 1 sess. 2/28 10:30pm-1am AD1401 02W
Adult Racquetball League Age 18+
ShoWalk FREE Players schedule their own matches. Choose from 3 different divisions.
Kent Commons | $35 | Winter Season: 1/3-3/7
CLASS
#
A DIVISION: Upper Rec
November - May Open to all ages B DIVISION: Middle Rec AD1003 01W
AD1003 02W
CLOSED on Holidays and mobilities. C DIVISION: Rec AD1003 03W
Mon. - Wed. 9-11 a.m. Kent Commons | $35 | Spring Season: 4/4-6/6
accesso ShoWare Center, 625 West James St. CLASS #
Dates may vary, visit us online at A DIVISION: Upper Rec AD1003 01S
MyKentParks.com or call 253-856-5100 B DIVISION: Middle Rec AD1003 02S
for the most up-to-date schedule. C DIVISION: Rec AD1003 03S

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Register for Winter 2025 - 2026 programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100