Page 14 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Fall 2026

YOUTH & TEEN BASKETBALL

Co-ed Basketball Grades K-2
MARTIAL ARTS Recreational league for boys and girls attending Kindergarten through Grade 2
during the 2026-2027 school year. Participants will be placed on a team in their own
grade level. Program is 8 weeks long and starts in mid-January with 2 Saturdays of
practice and 6 Saturdays of games. Registration fee includes team shirt. Deadline
to register is Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Kendo-Japanese Swordsmanship Age 7-14 Kent Area Schools | $70
Participants will develop confidence and learn the culture and etiquette of Japan. DAY TEAM DATES #
Class will teach basic footwork and Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. Wooden sword
is available to purchase from instructor for $25. Class fee does not include equipment Sat Kindergarten 1/16-3/6 YO1001 01W
costs for continuing and advanced students. Youth and adult classes are combined. Sat Grade 1 1/16-3/6 YO1001 02W
Kent Commons | $120/12, $130/13 | Instructor: C. Marsten Sat Grade 2 1/16-3/6 YO1001 03W
Beginning:
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Youth Basketball Grades 3-6
Mon 12 sess. 9/21-12/14 6:30pm-7:15pm YO0901 01F Recreational league for boys and girls attending Grades 3-6 during the
Continuing: 2026-2027 school year. All teams will play 8 league games with a pre-season
jamboree. Practices start in December and are held on weeknights at local
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # elementary schools. Games are played on Saturdays January-March at local
Mon 13 sess. 9/14-12/14 7:15pm-8pm YO0901 02F middle schools or high schools, or at the Kent Area Schools. Registration fee
includes team shirt. Deadline to register is Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Girls: Kent Area Schools | $80
Advanced:
DAY TEAM DATES #
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Wed 13 sess. 9/9-12/16 6:30pm-8:30pm YO0901 03F Sat Grade 3 1/16-3/6 YO1002 01W
Sat Grade 4 1/16-3/6 YO1002 02W
No class 11/11, 11/25, 12/7
Sat Grade 5 1/16-3/6 YO1002 03W
Personal Safety & Self Defense Age 12 -17 Sat Grade 6 1/16-3/6 YO1002 04W
Teens learn to recognize warning signs, avoid unsafe situations, plan safe exits, Boys: Kent Area Schools | $80
practice self-defense, and build confidence. This interactive class covers dating
safety, party awareness, escape techniques, and practical strategies for staying DAY TEAM DATES #
safe while maintaining independence and having fun. Sat Grade 3 1/10-3/7 YO1003 01W
Kent Commons | $99 | Instructors: Strategic Living LLC
Sat Grade 4 1/10-3/7 YO1003 02W
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Sat Grade 5 1/10-3/7 YO1003 03W
Sat 1 sess. 9/19 1pm-3:30pm YO1801 01F
Sat Grade 6 1/10-3/7 YO1003 04W
VOLLEYBALL Middle/High School Basketball Grades 7-12
Recreational league for youth attending Grades 7-12 during the 2026-2027
school year. Practice begins in mid-December with games starting the week of
January 11th. All games will be played on weekday evenings at the Kent Area
Schools. Registration fee includes team shirt. Deadline to register is
Youth Fall Volleyball Grades 3-12 Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Recreational league for boys and girls attending Grades 3-12 during the This is a recreational program for girls and boys who did not make their
2026-2027 school year. Participants will be placed on a team in their own 2026-2027 school team, including Home Team, Fifth Quarter, and Travel Squad
grade level. Teams are limited to 10 players. Practice begins in September with (attending tryouts but not making team is accepted). Team size is limited to 10
games starting in mid-October. Deadline to register is September 8, 2026. players with all players participating. Requests of placement on a specific team
Kent Commons | $80 with a particular friend or coach will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.
DAY TEAM DATES # Girls WNBA Jr. Basketball: Kent Area Schools | $130
Mon-Fri Youth Fall Volleyball Grade 3/4 10/20-12/11 YO1012 01F DAY TEAM DATES #
Mon-Fri Youth Fall Volleyball Grade 5/6 10/20-12/11 YO1012 02F Mon,Thu,Fri Grade 7/8 2/4-3/29 YO1009 01W
Mon-Fri Youth Fall Volleyball Grade 7/8 10/20-12/11 YO1012 03F Boys NBA Jr. Basketball League: Kent Area Schools | $130
Mon-Fri Girls Fall Volleyball Grade 9-12 10/20-12/11 YO1012 04F DAY GRADE DATES #
Mon-Fri Boys Fall Volleyball Grade 9-12 10/20-12/11 YO1012 05F
Mon,Thu,Fri Grade 7/8 2/4-3/29 YO1004 01W
Mon,Thu,Fri Grade 9-12 2/4-3/29 YO1004 02W
JOHN STALEY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A fund was established in John Staley’s memory SOCCER
to help children needing financial assistance to
participate in sports.
Please call 253-856-5100 or send contributions to: Open to kids in Pre-K to Grade 8 (Pre-K participants must turn 3 by August 31,
2026). Pre-K to Grade 1 is co-ed. Grades 2-8 is split into boys and girls leagues.
Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Games are weeknights or Saturdays, depending on grade level, and begin in
525 4th Ave. N, Kent, WA 98032. mid-September. Registration is now available on a space-available basis only.
Call the Kent Commons at 253-856-5100 or visit in person to register today!

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