THE SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM is brought to you by the SUNY Cortland Department of Recreational Sports and the Division of Student Affairs.  It is for the participation of children and grandchildren of SUNY Cortland students, faculty and staff, however, if space permits, we encourage children of community members to also participate.

PURPOSE

The purpose of our Saturday Mornings Program is not to try to develop championship quality athletes but to provide our children with:

  1. A better alternative to Saturday Morning TV syndrome.

  2. The opportunity to have fun in a healthy and safe environment.

  3. The opportunity to develop their physical skills, social skills, and confidence by participating in well-supervised activities with folks the same age.

The instructors are screened, upper-level Physical Education majors with prior teaching and coaching experience and, more importantly, a sincere love and interest in working with children.

FEES

$25.00 for one activity (per child); $20.00 for a second activity; $15.00 for a third activity.  Classes have been scheduled to allow children in the 7-9 and 10-14 age groups to sign up for three activities if they wish.

FACULTY/STAFF PRIORITY

Only the children and grandchildren of SUNY Cortland students, faculty and staff may register through March 15.  Beginning March 18, children of general community members may register, if space remains.

ARRIVAL

Please enter through the northeast entrance by the tennis courts, escorting your child to his/her activity area.  The program supervisor will be on hand to direct you.  All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.  Lockers are available but towels and locks must be provided by the participants.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Registration:

Code Activity Age Time
S1 Swimming 4-6 10:05
S2 Swimming 7-9 11:05
S3 Swimming 10-14 9:05
G1 Gymnastics 4-6 9:05
G2 Gymnastics 7-9 10:05
G3 Gymnastics 10-14 11:05
R1 Racquetball 7-9 9:05
R2 Racquetball 10-14 10:05

Please note:

  1. All classes last for 50 minutes beginning at 5 minutes after the hour.

  2. Classes will meet a total of six times on the following dates:

    March 23, 30

    April 13, 20,27

    May 4

  3. Children will not be supervised between classes.  Parents are welcome to observe from designated observation areas and must be present to escort their child from one activity to the next.

  4. Classes may be canceled if less than 5 children are registered.  Parents will be notified of cancellations.  We will do our best to keep the size of the classes to the desired student/teacher ratio of approximately 10 to 1 (5 to 1 for S1 Swimming).

  5. All sports equipment will be provided by the Recreational Sports Department.  Participants may bring their own racquets for racquetball if they desire.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

SWIMMING

Each age group of children will be grouped according to skill level, from the non-swimmer to the advanced.  While some instruction will be given, there will also be games and activities just for fun.

GYMNASTICS

Each age group of children will be appropriately placed in groups according to skill.  The children will be introduced to the gymnastics apparatus.

RACQUETBALL

Participants will be introduced to the basic strokes:  forehand, backhand, and the serve.  The emphasis will be on skill development and play. 

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