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Recreation Offices (352) 728-9885 - 1851 Griffin Road
Start Smart Programs

CHILDREN AGES 2 –9
Start Smart was developed by top motor skill development
specialists in the field of youth sports. Parent-child groups
perform motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence in
children while they are having fun at the same time.
Start Smart participants will develop proper motor skills without
the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt that will
allow them to enjoy and succeed in their youth sports future!
s
t The City of Leesburg currently offers the following start smart
programs. Each program is designed to give participants an
r opportunity to develop their sports skills in a fun and safe
o environment while working and spending quality one-on-one
time with their parent. All Start Smart programs feature age
p appropriate equipment and developmentally appropriate Start Smart Soccer
S exercises. Start Smart Soccer is a developmentally appropriate

Start Smart Baseball introductory soccer program for children 3-5 years old. Start
Smart Soccer prepares children and their parents for organized
h Start Smart Baseball prepares children and their parents for soccer. Age appropriate soccer equipment is used to teach
t organized baseball and softball. Age appropriate equipment is kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw ins and agility.
used in teaching throwing, catching, batting, running and
u agility. Location: Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex
Registration: July 22 – Aug 30
Location: Leesburg Recreation Complex (Gym)
Yo Registration: Feb 25– March 29 Cost: $30 residents/$45 non-residents
Parent Meeting: Sept 4, 6pm @ Sleepy Hollow
Cost: $30 residents/$45 non-residents
Parent Meeting: April 1, 6pm Gymnasium Program Dates: Mon 6-7pm (9/9/19 – 10/14/19)
Wed 6-7pm (9/11/19 – 10/16/19)
Program Dates: Mon, 6 – 7pm (4/8/19-5/13/19) Ages: 3-5
Ages: 3-5
Start Smart Tennis
Start Smart Move and Play
Start Smart Tennis is a developmentally appropriate
introductory tennis program for children 5-9 years old. It is a The Move and Play program is a developmentally appropriate
parent participation program for young children who have introductory fine and gross motor skills program for children
never played tennis. With age appropriate equipment, tennis 2-3 years old. Developing these motor skills in a safe, fun and
works on serving, front hand strokes, back hand strokes and age appropriate environment will ensure that the participants
more. gain strength and confidence in their body. It will help them
Location: Leesburg Recreation Complex (Gym) get exercise and physical activity. Finally, developing these
Registration: April 22 – May 24 skills will help a child’s ability to do more complex skills in
Cost: $30 residents/$45 non-residents future activities, where it’s playing a sport, doing school
Parent Meeting: May 28, 6pm @ Gymnasium projects or drawing/painting.
Day/Time: Saturday, 11am – 12pm Location: Cultural Arts Building
(6/8/19 – 7/13/19) Registration: June 24 – Aug 2
Ages: 5-9 Cost: $30 residents/$45 non-residents
Start Smart Golf Program Dates: Tu & Th, 11am – 12pm
(8/6/19 – 8/29/19)
Start Smart Golf is a developmentally appropriate Ages: 2-3
introductory golf program for children 5-9 years old. It is a
parent participation program for children who have never
played golf. Start Smart Golf teaches parents how to teach
their child golf using fun, developmentally age appropriate
equipment. This program utilizes age appropriate
equipment, golf works on chipping, putting, how to hold the
club and more.
Location: Leesburg Recreation Complex (Gym)
Registration: April 22 – May 24
Cost: $30 residents/$45 non-residents
Parent Meeting: May 28, 6pm @ Gymnasium
Program Dates: Tues, 6-7pm (6/4/19 – 7/9/19)
Ages: 5-9
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