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Home for the arts celebrates
In the 1960s, the City of Edina and members of the
community envisioned a center where artists and
residents could meet to create and
reflect on the beauty of the visual arts.
Working together, they located a unique
country home on the west side of Ken
Rosland Park. In 1977—after hundreds
of hours of volunteer work—the Edina
Art Center opened its doors to its first
classes.
Dedicated to providing quality arts education and
programs, the Edina Art
Center now serves more
than 7,000 students per year,
with class offerings in
painting, drawing, pottery,
media arts and more.
Qualified instructors in small
classroom settings offer individualized instruction to
artists of all ages and abilities.
In addition to classes, the gallery promotes the
artwork of prominent local and nationally known
artists. The Clark Gift Shop offers a variety of
original artwork and hand-crafted items.
For residents interested in media arts, the Art
Center's Peggy Kelly Media Studios help residents
transfer movies to tape, make video photo albums,
learn computer programs and more. The tea room
and library are favorite meeting places.
With financial support from businesses and
residents, the Edina Art Center continues
to successfully offer experiences that
enrich the life of the community. The
Art Center welcomes donations to
maintain the home for the arts; they can
be mailed to: Edina Art Center; 4701
West 64th Street; Edina, MN 55435.
For more information, visit
EdinaArtCenter.com.
61616T.INIA
Braemar Golf Course
Youth and adult programs
Braemar Golf Dome
Richards Golf Course
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Gamily fun
Playground program
Family Jamboree
Super 6 & 7
Fab 4 & 5
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Edina Art Center 7 Bike Trekkers 23
Edina Senior Center 8 Safety camp 23
Centennial Lakes Park 8 Nature camp 23
Edina Model Yacht Club Become a Magician 23
Edinborough Park 9 Balloon sculpture 23
Edina Aquatic Center 10 Send in the Clowns 23
Open swimming, swimming lessons Cheerleading camp 24
Braemar Arena 11 Edina's Healthy Hornets 24
Open skating, skating lessons Tea for Two 24
IronKids Triathlon 24
July 4 parade 24
Firearm safety training 24
Soccer
Edina Soccer Club
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12
Fishing clinic
John Philip Sousa Memorial Band
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25
Volleyball—Edina Girls' Athletic Association (EGAA)
Baseball
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Edina Garden Council
Edina Historical Society
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25
Softball 14
Girls' fast-pitch softball 14
Edina Swim Club 15
Lacrosse 15 Policies, youth and adult activities 26
Tennis 15
Team tennis leagues, tennis instruction, tennis camp,
Edina Classic Tennis Tournament
Football 17 Registration forms and information 27
Flag football—EGAA 17
Hockey 18
Basketball 18
House league basketball—EGAA 19 Important telephone numbers and addresses 29
Girls' traveling basketball 19 Hearing assistance/accessibility 29
League of Champs 3 vs. 3 basketball 19 Park and Recreation Department staff 29
Braemar Figure Skating Club 19 Edina City Council 29
Park Board 29
Park Board meetings 29
Men's baseball—over 35 20
Slow-pitch softball 20
West Metro Senior Softball League 20 Park and facility addresses, walking and bicycle paths,
Tennis 20 park reservations Adopt-A-Park 30
Tennis lessons, Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc.,
Edina Classic Open Tennis Tournament Front and back cover photographs by Mark Bloom
Volleyball 21 Inside photographs by Mark Bloom, Polly Norman and area residents
Hockey 21
Broomball 21
Basketball 21
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Nestled in picturesque
Braemar Park, Braemar
Golf Course has been
rated among the top 75
public golf courses in the
nation. The course, at
6364 John Harris Drive,
features a 27-hole regulation course, two nine-
hole executive courses, a pro-shop, driving
range, practice putting green, indoor golf dome,
banquet and meeting rooms, and other
facilities.
Golfers who live in the city of Edina can enjoy reservation
privileges and reduced green fees by purchasing patron cards
for the regulation or executive courses.
The regulation patron card is for permanent Edina residents
with proof of residency. This card, which costs $60 before
April 1 and $65 after March 31, entitles the holder to place
reservations and provides reduced green fees. The card is
good at the Braemar regulation and executive courses and the
Richards executive course.
Patrons make reservations for the regulation course by
calling (952) 826-6799, extension 41. Reservations are available
five days in advance. In addition, foursomes consisting entirely
of patrons may make weekend and holiday reservations a
week in advance. All golfers must check in at the pro-shop
before beginning play. No prior sign-up sheets will be
honored.
Saturday morning starting times are reserved for patrons
only. On Saturday afternoons and Sundays, half the starting
times are allocated to patrons with guests. These patrons may
make reservations starting at 7 a.m. Monday for Saturday play
or 7 a.m. Tuesday for Sunday play. Individuals without patron
cards may make reservations three days in advance.
Nine-hole tickets are not available before 3 p.m. Saturdays,
Sundays or holidays.
The executive patron card is available to permanent Edina
residents 10 years or older. This card, which costs $25 for the
entire season, entitles the holder to make reservations five days
in advance and provides reduced green fees on the Braemar
and Richards executive courses. Executive patron card holders
may make reservations for the Braemar executive course by
calling (952) 826-6786 and for the Richards course by calling
(612) 915-6606. Individuals without a patron card may make
reservations three days in advance.
Purchasers under 18 years old must show sufficient proof of
residency or be accompanied by a parent.
BRAEMAR GOLF COURSF FEES
Regulation patron card $60, or $65 after March 31
(good at all Braemar and Richards courses)
Executive patron card $25
(good at the Braemar and Richards executive courses)
BRAEMAR RFGULATION COURSF GRFFN FEES
Patron Non-patron
18 holes $23
$31
9 holes $13 $18
BRAEMAR FXFCUTIVF COURSF GRFEN FEFS
Patron Non-patron
Adult $9 $11
Junior $7 $8
Youth golf lessons
For beginner, intermediate and advanced golfers ages 10 to 18,
Braemar offers summer group lessons. A session includes five
50-minute lessons, held once a week, covering fundamentals,
rules and etiquette. Classes are limited to 12 to 14 students.
Golf clubs and balls are provided.
SESSION ONF
Registration begins March 22. Participants may register at
the Braemar Pro Shop or by calling (952) 826-6799.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting June 9 10, 11 a.m.; 1, 2 p.m.
Tuesdays starting June 10 2 p.m.
Wednesdays starting June 11 9, 11 am.; 2 p.m.
Thursdays starting June 12 10, 11 a.m.; 1 p.m.
Fridays starting June 13 9, 11 am.
SESSION TWO
Registration begins June 2. Participants may register at the
Braemar Pro Shop or by calling (952) 826-6799.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting July 14 9, 11 a.m.; 1 p.m.
Tuesdays starting July 15 10 a.m.; 2 p.m.
Wednesdays starting July 16 9, 10 a.m.; 2 p.m.
Thursdays starting July 17 10 a.m.; 1 p.m.
Fee
The fee for junior golf lessons is $42 per session.
Junior golf leagues
Youth golfers with previous experience or instruction may
participate in a junior golf league. The league plays six Friday
mornings from June 13 through July 25, excluding July 4. (Rain
make-up is Aug. 1.) Activities include playing golf, using the
driving range and learning about rules and etiquette. Braemar
requires a parent to attend one Friday of the six-week program.
Regulation course leagues are open to advanced youth
golfers ages 12 or older as of June 15, 2003. Fees are $125 for
the 18-hole league and $85 for the nine-hole league.
The executive course league is open to beginning and
intermediate youth golfers ages 10 or older as of June 14, 2003.
Participants play at the Braemar and Richards executive
courses. The fee for the executive league is $75.
Braemar will offer a separate girls' section in all junior
leagues.
Junior Golf Development Program
For more serious, experienced golfers ages 13 to 18, Braemar
offers the Junior Golf Development Program. Participants
should have attended group golf classes or have progressed
beyond the introductory stages of golf. The
program—conducted in groups of four students—offers extensive
individual attention and emphasizes player development.
Details are available at the pro shop. Sign-up begins Saturday,
March 22. Space is limited.
Junior golf registration and orientation
Braemar will conduct an orientation and registration session for
youth golfers and their parents Saturday, March 22, from 9 am.
to noon at the Braemar Clubhouse. Programs covered include
the Junior Development Program and junior golf leagues.
This meeting is open to Edina residents only. Non-residents
may register, as space allows, after May 5.
Information regarding mail-in registration for youth golfers
with two years of participation is available at the pro shop.
Junior golf card
Available to Edina residents ages 12 to 18, the junior golf card
is good for ten rounds of golf on the regulation course. This
card does not include reservation privileges. The fee for the
card is $120. The card is valid on weekdays or after 3 p.m. on
weekends and holidays.
Minnesota Golf Association junior competition
The Minnesota Golf Association, in conjunction with Braemar
and other courses, conducts a state junior competition
program. Advanced golfers (boys and girls) ages 18 and under
should apply at the Braemar Pro Shop by Monday, May 5.
Minnesota Junior P.G.A. Competition
The Minnesota Junior P.G.A. conducts tournaments for advanced
juniors at various golf courses throughout the state. For
information, call the Minnesota Junior P.G.A. at (763) 754-6641.
Adult golf lessons
For adults, Braemar offers three levels of classes:
• Basic classes are for individuals who have played little or no
golf and have taken no formal lessons. Classes are limited to
10 students. The fee for a five-class session is $85.
• Intermediate classes are for players who have completed a
basic-level session or have played some golf and can
consistently hit the ball into the air. Classes are limited to 10
students. The fee is $85.
• Advanced classes are for golfers who play the game
seriously and can score 100 or less for 18 holes on the
regulation course. Each group has a maximum of six students.
The fee is $115. A videotape is included.
Classes meet for five one-hour sessions—once a week for five
weeks or twice a week for 2 1/2 weeks.
SFSSION ONF—SPRING 2003
Registration begins March 3. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate dasses are available.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting April 14 10 am.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays starting April 15 10 am.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays starting April 16 10 am.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays starting April 17 10 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
Fridays starting April 18 10 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays starting April 19 9, 10 am.
SESSION TWO—SPRING 2003
Registration begins March 3. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate classes are available.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays/Wednesdays 10 a.m.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
starting April 28
Tuesdays/Thursdays 10 a.m.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
starting April 29
SESSION THRFE—SUMMFR 2003
Registration begins April 1. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate classes are available
in all time slots. Advanced classes are available at 7:30 p.m.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays/Wednesdays 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
starting May 19
Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
starting May 20
SESSION FOUR—SUMMER 2003
Registration begins April 15. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate classes are available
in all time slots. Advanced classes are available at 7:30 p.m.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting June 9 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays starting June 10 11 am.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays starting June 11 9 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
9, 10 am.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays starting June 12
Fridays starting June 13 9, 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays starting June 14 9, 10 am.
SFSSION FIVE—SUMMFR 2003
Registration begins May 28. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate classes are available
in all time slots. Advanced classes are available at 7:30 p.m.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays/Wednesdays starting June 23 10 am.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays starting June 24 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
SFSSION SIX—SUMMER 2003
Registration begins June 24. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate classes are available.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays/Wednesdays starting July 14 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays starting July 15 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m.
Golf lesson cancellation policy
Braemar Golf Course will not issue refunds to those cancelling
group lessons four or fewer days before the start of class.
Private golf lessons
Private lessons are available at Braemar. The cost is $40 for a
half-hour lesson. For information, call (952) 826-6799.
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FACILITIES FACILITIE
Braemar Golf School
For golfers interested in an intensive, individualized program,
Braemar offers a golf school where participants attend three
half-days. The golf school offers individual instruction on all
phases of the game and information on playing the course. For
information, ca ll the pro shop at (952) 826-6799.
Rules and etiquette clinics
Braemar Golf Course will conduct basic rules and etiquette
clinics, which include videotapes; demonstrations; and
discussion of scoring, rules, equipment and handicaps. A clinic
consists of two classes, two hours each. For dates and times,
visit the pro shop or call (952) 826-6799. The fee is $25.
Women's leagues
Braemar offers options for women interested in a golf league.
Golfers should contact one of the following coordinators:
REGULATION COURSE
Braemar Monday-(18-hole, Mon. a.m.)-Sylvia Eisler-(952) 927-9277
Highlanders-(nine-hole, Mon. a.m.)-Julie Munderloh-
(952) 914-0109
Westwood Women-(nine-hole, Mon. p.m.)-Marilynn Clark-
(952) 925-5336
Tuesday Clubbers-(nine-hole, Tues. a.m.)-Carol Bertelson-
(952) 944-3379
EWGA-(nine-hole, Tues. a.m.)-Sandy Sharer-(952) 944-3871
EWGA-(18-hole, Tues. a.m.)-Ann Brooks-(952) 829-1806
Braemar Women-(18-hole, Wed. a.m.)-Kathy Casey-(952) 925-6162
Braemar Women-(nine-hole, Wed. a.m.)-Mary Bredt-
(952) 925-1004
Braemar Women Twilight-(nine-hole, Thurs. p.m.)-
Cecilia Motzko-(952) 925-2222
Bowling Green-08-hole, Thurs. a.m.)-JoAnne Gordon-
; (952) 920-4494, Kathy Peterson-(952) 927-8367
Bowling Green-(nine-hole, Thurs. a.m.)-Midge Kinkead-
(952) 922-4477
BRAFMAR FXFCUTIVE COURSE
Golden Gals-(Mon. a.m.)-Bea Jones-(952) 944-6219
Newcomers-(Tues. a.m.)-Kathy Cross-Berard-(952) 942-5314
Par 3 Swingers-(Tues. and Wed. a.m.)-Kathy Huch-(952) 935-8323
Sunshine Gals-(Wed. p.m.)-Jody Vimig-(952) 830-6902
Evening mixed league
Nine-hole-(Fri. p.m.)-Ruth Lyons-(952) 996-0565
Men's leagues
Golden Agers-(18-hole, Mon. a.m.)-Frank McGoldrick-
(952) 920-4560 (must be 60 or older)
Senators-(nine-hole, Mon. a.m., executive course)-George
Fredrickson-(952) 933-6692
Braemar Men's Club
The Braemar Men's Club, for patron card holders ages 18 and
older, stages golf events every weekend and holds club
competition Tuesdays and Thursdays. The club now has a
waiting list. For information, call Paul Domholt at (952) 929-6891.
Braemar Golf Association
Golf enthusiasts can join the Braemar Golf Association, a
volunteer organization dedicated to improving the golf course
environment, programs and policies. For information, call
Todd Anderson at (952) 826-6799.
Golf course regulations
To ensure the enjoyment of all golfers, Edina golf facilities
have adopted the following regulations:
• Golfers may not wear metal spikes on the courses.
• Golfers making reservations are responsible for no-shows
and will pay $15 per person unless the individual cancels at
least four hours before tee time.
• Golf course staff members may make foursomes of all
groups.
• Staff members may ask slow players to leave the course to
ensure the enjoyment of everyone.
Braemar Pro Shop
Braemar's full-service pro shop offers top-name brands at
competitive prices. The shop carries full lines of men's and
women's apparel, shoes, bags, balls, gifts and more. Club
fitting by teaching professionals also is available.
Patron card holders receive discounts on apparel, shoes,
bags and gifts for the entire year.
Braemar Clubhouse and banquet facilities
Recently updated, the Braemar Room overlooks the golf course
and is available for meetings, banquets, receptions and other
events. For information, call (952) 826-6791. The Clubhouse
Grill is open year-round for light lunches and snacks.
Braemar Driving Range
Golfers also can enjoy the Braemar Driving Range. Before
June 1, the range is open from 8 a.m. to half an hour before
sunset. After June 1, the driving range is open half an hour
after sunrise to half an hour before sunset. The range
sometimes closes during inclement weather; to find out
whether the range is open, call (952) 826-6786.
Driving range balls cost $6.25 for a large bucket and $4 for a
small bucket.
Braemar Golf Dome
The golf dome houses an indoor golf range and other activities.
The range is 230 feet long and 75 feet high with 46 tee spots on
two levels. Refreshments and club rentals are available.
The facility is open from November through April and closed
during the summer. For information, call (952) 826-6744.
GOLF BY THE-BUCKET HOURS
November through April
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
(Large buckets of balls cost $6.50. Last bucket is sold at 8:30 p.m.)
GOLF BY TIMF HOURS
November through April
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
(Customer pays $9 for each half hour for an unlimited number of
balls. The last check-in is at 8:30 p.m.)
The Braemar Golf Dome also offers private and group
instruction. During the Christmas holiday, junior golfers may
participate in a golf camp at the dome.
Golfers also can improve their game by using the
computerized Sportech Swing Analyzer. For information, call
(952) 826-6744.
The par-29 Richards
Executive Golf
Course-located at 7640
Parklawn Ave.-features a
clubhouse and large putting
green. At Richards, golfers
can choose between two
flagstick positions on every hole. This provides
an easy approach for beginning golfers and a
more difficult approach for advanced players.
The Edina Art Center offers
creative visual experiences
for artists of all abilities and
ages—from toddlers to
seniors. The facility is
conveniently located at
4701 W 64th St., on the
frontage road west of the Edina Aquatic Center
in Ken Rosland Park.
Among the many classes and workshops offered at a variety
of levels are:
ADUI T CI ASSES
Pottery Watercolor
Jewelry-making Fabric painting
Card-making Life drawing
Portraiture Book-making
Pastels Calligraphy
Acrylic painting Asian brush painting
Rosemaling Realistic drawing and painting
Print-making Oil painting
Mold-making Paper-making
Tours Photography, including darkroom use
and photo coloring
YOUTH CI ASSFS
Clay Media arts
Cartooning Puppetry
Drawing Adaptive recreation classes
Print-making Jewelry
Summer art camps Rosemaling
Hanukkah workshops Theater arts
Christmas workshops
Golfers can purchase an executive patron card. The card,
which costs $25 for the entire season, entitles the holder to
reduced green fees and reservation privileges at both the
Braemar and Richards executive courses. Individuals without
patron cards may make reservations three days in advance.
For reservations to the Richards Golf Course, call
(612) 915-6606.
RICHARDS EXECUTIVE COURSE GREEN FEES
Patron Non-patron
Adult
$9
$11
Junior $7
$8
In addition, the Edina Art Center brings parents and children
together for family workshops and classes where students use
the "one room schoolhouse" method of learning. For children
ages 3 to 14, the Art Center offers summer day camps.
Special Edina Art Center events in 2003 include: participation
in the 50th and France Art Fair May 30-June 1; participation in
the July 4 parade; an Art Center open house from
6:30-10:30 p.m. July 4; the Fall into the Arts Festival at
Centennial Lakes Sept. 13 and 14; Art tours to Costa Rica, Spain
and Lutsen; and an arts and crafts sale Nov. 8-Dec. 23.
The Peggy Kelly Media Arts Studios feature a portrait studio,
computer graphics classes, a tea room and more. This is in
addition to previous media services (such as transferring film to
video, adding music to videos and creating video scrapbooks).
For information, call (612) 915-6602.
The Edina Art Center also offers a premier pottery
department featuring glazing facilities, a 36-cubic-foot gas kiln,
seven electric kilns, an outdoor raku kiln and a soda kiln.
Beginners and advanced students also can use the
department's 12 electric wheels, as well as kickwheels, slab
rollers and pugmills. Also available is an adjustable wheel for
students in wheelchairs.
The Margaret Foss Gallery offers rotating exhibits that feature
local and internationally known artists. In addition, shoppers
can visit the Clark Gift Gallery for quality hand-made art.
FDINA ART CENTER HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
For more information about the Art Center and its programs,
call (612) 915-6600.
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FACILITIES FACILITIE
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With 1,500 members
and a variety of
activities, the Edina
Senior Center offers
something for
everyone 55 and
older.
At its new facility at 5280 Grandview Square, the Senior Center
hosts recreational, educational, health and social service
events. The center features speakers, tours, card parties, sports,
health screenings, free income tax preparation, Edina
Community Education classes, Edina Art Center classes, Elder
Learning Center Classes, special events and more. For a $15
annual membership fee ($25 for couple living at same
residence), participants receive a newsletter and priority
registration for trips and tours.
Centennial Lakes-a 24-acre
park and pond area-offers
the ultimate urban escape.
The park features more
than 1.5 miles of paved
pedestrian pathway around
a 10-acre lake, as well as
beautifully landscaped grounds, formal and
informal relaxation areas, swinging benches
and fountains.
During the summer, visitors can rent paddle boats, feed the
fish, watch remote control sailboat races or play lawn games.
The park also hosts a variety of cultural performances,
including band concerts, magicians, clowns and musicians.
Centennial Lakes offers some of the finest croquet and lawn
bowling courts in the nation. The lawn games area hosts
clinics, leagues and tournaments for all ages and abilities, as
well as individual play. For more information, call
(952) 832-6788.
Visitors of all ages also can enjoy the Centennial Lakes
putting course. The course features 18 holes of authentic bent-
grass greens surrounded by water hazards, sand traps, rock
gardens and landscaping.
In the winter, Centennial Lakes Park offers one of the Twin
Cities' finest outdoor ice skating facilities. Visitors can skate
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SENIOR CENTER ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Trips and tours Book clubs
Needletalk/quilting Golf league
Swingin' Singin' Seniors Rhinestone Rockettes tap dancers
Men's softball Duplicate bridge
Men's volleyball Slide presentations
Computer interest group Bowling league
Dandeliners line dancers BZZ'S line dance
Walking group Twin Cities Harmonica Society
Pool tournaments Bridge, cribbage, 500 tournaments
Scrabble Social bridge and pinochle
HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS
Health screenings Free hearing tests
Podiatrist Flu shot clinic
Health seminars Free blood pressure checks
Vial of Life Health insurance counseling
Also available is the Senior Center luncheon program, which
serves at 11:45 a.m. Mondays through Fridays at
7151 York Ave. S. Seniors must make reservations by calling
(952) 893-1448 two working days in advance.
Call (952) 833-9570 for a complimentary Edina Senior Center
newsletter.
across 10 acres of carefully maintained ice or take a spin on
one of the park's Norwegian kick sleds. Afterwards, guests can
relax by one of Centennial Lakes' three fireplaces.
Centennial Lakes' Park Centrum building is available
for rent from April through November. For information, call
(952) 832-6789 or visit www.centenniallakespark.com.
WINTER ICE SKATE
RENTAL/CONCESSION STAND HOURS
Monday-Friday 4-9:30 p.m.*
Saturday 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sunday noon-9:30 p.m.
*The rink opens at noon Monday-Friday.
Edina Model Yacht Club
Centennial Lakes also is home to the Edina Model Yacht Club,
which promotes and supports wind- and electric-powered
boating on Edina lakes. The club offers both recreational and
competitive activities and provides year-round education and
social opportunities.
While the club supports boats of all shapes and sizes, it
specializes in a one-design club sailer and a developmental
class of wind-powered boats.
Club sailing begins in early May and continues through late
October. Hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings
from 5 p.m. to dusk.
Membership is open to people of all ages. Fees are $10 for
youth and $20 for adults. Call (952) 832-6788 for more
information or visit the club's web site at www.emyc.org.
With more than 6,000
plants, trees and flowers,
Edinborough Park offers the
perfect setting for a variety
of cultural, recreational
and athletic activities. The
completely enclosed one-
acre park features a junior-olympic sized
swimming pool; a 44- by 44-foot ice skating
rink, a running track and exercise area, a
small playground and a multi purpose play
area.
In its 250-seat, Greek-style amphitheater, Edinborough Park
hosts a full schedule of free cultural arts programs by many of
the area's best professional and amateur entertainers in the
areas of music, visual arts, dance, theater and skating.
Edinborough Park is available for private rental on Friday
and Saturday evenings. Call (952) 832-6790 for further
information.
PARK HOURS
Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday, Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
(Please call for holiday hours and pool, ice rink and great
hall schedules.)
PARK FEES
Daily wristband $4
(Required for pool, track and ice rink)
Skate rental $2
(Season passes also are available. Call 832-6790 for more
information.)
Youth skating lessons
Edinborough Park offers skating lessons throughout the year
on its intimate, family-style rink. Lessons help children learn
basic movements using special games and toys, while family
members cheer them on. Classes are available for a variety of
levels, from toddlers learning to stand on skates to youth ready
to start jumping.
Edinborough Park offers year-round classes in five-week
sessions. The fee is $40 per session.
TOT SKATING LESSON CATFGOR IFS
(Ages 3-6)
Tot 1 Beginning class for the first-time skater;
Tot 2 Skaters who have completed Tot 1;
Tot 3 Skaters who have completed Tot 2
YOUTH SKATING CATEGORIES
(Any age)
Pre-Alpha For skaters who have passed Tot 3, as well as children
ages 7 and older who are new to the program;
Alpha For skaters who have passed Pre-Alpha, classes teach stops
and forward cross-overs;
Beta For skaters who have passed Alpha, class focuses on
backward skating, cross-overs and t-stops;
Gamma For skaters who have passed Beta, class teaches turns
and hockey stop;
Delta For skaters who have passed Gamma, dass teaches
additional turns and beginning edges
SKATING I FSSON SCHFDUI E
The Winter I session begins the week of Jan. 7. Winter II
begins the week of Feb. 18, and Winter III begins the week of
April 1. All sessions continue for five weeks. The following
schedule applies to all three sessions:
Tuesday classes
9:45-10:30 a.m. Tot 1
10:30-11:15 a.m. Tot 2 and 3, Pre-Alpha
Wednesday classes
9:45-10:30 a.m. Tot 1
10:30-11:15 a.m. Tot 2 and 3, Pre-Alpha
2-2:45 p.m. Tot 1
2:45-3:30 p.m. Tot 2
3:30-4:15 p.m. Tot 3, Pre-Alpha
4:15-5 p.m. Alpha
5-5:45 p.m. Tot 2 and 3
5:45-6:30 p.m. Tot 1
Thursday classes
4-4:45 p.m. Tot 1 and 2
4:45-5:30 p.m. Tot 3, Pre-Alpha
5:30-6:15 p.m. Tot 1
6:15-7 p.m. Tot 2
7-7:45 p.m. Tot 3, Pre-Alpha
7:45-8:30 p.m. Alpha, Beta
Gamma and Delta classes will be added as needed.
Youth skating lesson registration
Register in-person at Edinborough Park. Sign up early, since
classes fill fast. Call (612) 823-1114 for more information or
(952) 832-6790 for updates on class availability. Send e-mail
questions to edinskate@cmairscreate.com or visit the skating
lesson web site at www.edinboroughpark.com.
FACILITIE FACILITIES
Splash into summer at the
newly renovated Edina
Aquatic Center. Swoosh
down a twisting body slide
or inner-tube flume, glide
over the water on an
exciting cable ride, splash
and play in a zero-depth children's pool, or
climb in a tree-house-themed dry play area.
The Edina Aquatic Center, in Rosland Park,
delivers summer fun to water lovers of all ages.
Again this season, the Edina Aquatic Center offers pool patrons
an incentive for purchasing season passes early. Families or
individuals purchasing passes by May 1 receive a $10 discount
on the following rates:
pPFN SWIMMING RATES
Resident Non-resident
Individual pass $50 $60
Family pass
2 people $85 $100
3 people $120 $140
4 people $155 $180
5 people $190 $220
6 people $225 $260
7 people $260 $300
8 people $295 $340
Daily admission $8 $8
Admission after 6 p.m. $6 $6
The pass is non-transferable and includes children of all
ages, nannies, foreign exchange students and grandchildren.
All pass members—except the nanny—must live at the same
address.
Pool hours
For its 2003 season, the Edina Aquatic Center will open
Saturday, June 7, and close Sunday, Aug. 24.
JUNF/JULY HOURS (MAIN POOL)
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
AUGUST HOURS (MAIN POOL)
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
7FRO-DEPTH POOL HOURS
Monday-Sunday (June/July) 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Monday-Sunday (August) 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
LAP SWIMMING HOURS (ENTIRE SEASON)
Monday-Friday 6-8 p.m.
Saturday 8-10 a.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
FOURTH OF JULY HOURS
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Learn to Swim program
The Edina Aquatic Center encourages children ages 4 and
older to enroll in swimming lessons, offered at the facility
during June and July.
SWIMMING LESSON CATEGORIES
Level 1: Water Adjustment Students who never have taken
lessons and are not comfortable in the water;
Level 2: Primary Skills Students who are comfortable putting their
heads in the water and providing locomotion when supported;
Level 3: Stroke Readiness Students who can demonstrate the
prone and back floats and unsupported locomotion;
Level 4: Stroke Development Students who can demonstrate the
elementary backstroke and the front and back crawl with properly
coordinated movement;
Level 5: Stroke Refinement Students who have mastered the basic
skills needed to learn more difficult strokes and refine previously
learned strokes;
Level 6: Skill Proficiency Students who have learned the key
strokes and are ready to develop endurance;
Level 7: Advanced Skills Students with considerable endurance
and highly refined technique in all strokes;
Adaptive: For students with disabilities, adapted Red Cross
swimming lessons taught at the student's current swimming level,
with a 1:2 teacher-to-student ratio
Class schedule
SFSSION ONF
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m.
June 16-June 26 10:45-11:15 a.m.
SFSSION TWO
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m.
July 7-July 17 10:45-11:15 a.m.
SFSSION THRF_F
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 am.
July 21-July 31 10:45-11:15 am.
Registration
To register, see page 27.
Fee
The Learn to Swim fee is $68 per student per session.
For hockey and figure
skating enthusiasts,
Braemar Arena features
three indoor, regulation-size
ice sheets. Braemar is
available for open skating,
group rental, adult and
youth hockey and figure skating programs. The
facility also offers group skating lessons for ages
4 through adult.
Open skating season passes
Braemar Arena offers open skating season passes for families
or individuals, valid September 2003 through August 2004. (For
September 2002-August 2003 rates, call (952) 941-1322 or visit
the arena's web site at www.braemar-arena.com. The arena also
offers single-session admission to residents and non-residents.
OPEN SKATING RATES
Resident Non-resident Employed in Edina
Individual pass $70 $80 $70
Family pass
2 people $80 $95 $80
3 people $85 $100 $85
4 people $90 $105 $90
5 people $95 $110 $95
6 people $100 $115 $100
7 people $105 $120 $105
Single-session
admission
$4 $4 $4
Skate rental $2 $2 $2
The family pass may include children of all ages, nannies, foreign
exchange students and grandchildren. It is non-transferable to any
family member not listed on the pass. All family pass members
must live at the same address.
Open skating schedule (subject to change)
WINTER HOURS
( mid-September through mid-April)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:15-2:45 p.m.
Sunday 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 2:15-4 p.m.
SPECIAL FALL HOURS
( mid-September through mid-October)
Tuesday 8-9:30 p.m.
Friday 8-9:30 p.m.
(These hours are in addition to the regular winter hours listed
above.)
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
There will be no open skating on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Special event
cancellations will be posted at the arena. Also check the web page
at www.braemar-arena.com Please check these postings frequently.
Group skating lessons
Braemar Arena offers three sessions of skating lessons for
beginners through advanced skaters, ages 4 through adult. The
first session begins in late January or early February, the
second in September and the third in late October or early
November. Session dates and fees will be posted on the
arena's web page at www. braema r-a re na.com. All schedules
listed below are subject to change.
AGE 4 THROUGH KINDERGARTEN
( Boys and girls)
Days Times
Tuesdays 9:30-10
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1:30-2 p.m.
2-2:30
Saturdays 11-11:30 a.m.
Fee The fee is to be determined and will vary depending upon
session length.
GRADE SCHOOL AND ABOVE
( Boys and girls)
Category Days Times
Girls—USFSA Basic 1-4 Saturdays 11:30 a.m.-noon
Girls—USFSA Basic 2-7 Saturdays noon-12:30 p.m.
Boys & girls—USFSA Saturdays 12:30-1 p.m.
Hockey 1-2, ages 6 and up
Fee The fee is to be determined and will vary depending upon
session length.
FREESTYLE CLASSES
( Boys and girls)
Days Times
Wednesdays 5:10-6:10 p.m.
6:20-7:20 p.m.
Fee The fee is to be determined and will vary depending upon
session length.
ADULT CLASSES
( Beginner through intermediate)
Days Times
Saturdays noon-12:30 p.m.
Fee The fee is to be determined and will vary depending upon
session length.
Registration
Information on class levels is available during registration,
which takes place at Braemar Arena. Parents or guardians must
sign waiver forms. Payment is by cash or check only. The
facility does not accept phone or mail registrations.
SUMMER HOURS
( mid-June through mid-August) Registration dates
First session: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003 5-8 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday 6:45-7:45 p.m. Second session: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003 5-8 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m. Third session: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 5-8 p.m.
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The Edina Soccer Association is committed to providing quality
soccer programs that focus on sportsmanship and fun.
The association offers a summer and fall league. The summer
season starts in mid-May and ends in late July. The summer
program's under-6 and under-8 leagues are non-competitive
and provide age-appropriate instruction from qualified coaches.
Participants in the under-10, under-12, under-14 and under-16
leagues play refereed games, with playoffs and a championship
game at the end of the season. Teams play one or two games
per week on weekday evenings.
The fall season for under-8, under-10 and under-12 players
starts in early September and continues for six weeks. Games
are once a week on weekend afternoons.
Registration
Registration information is available at www.edinasoccer.org.
Registration for summer begins in mid-January, and registration
for fall begins in early July. Space is limited.
The Edina Soccer Club
sponsors traveling teams for
boys and girls in the under-
9 to under-19 categories
who are committed to the
sport and seek a higher level
of competition.
The main spring/summer season is from mid-April through
early August, and the secondary fall season is in September
and October. Off-season, indoor winter training also is
available. Teams compete in the premier and classic divisions
of the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA).
Participants in the summer program play one or two
evening games a week—usually in Twin Cities suburbs—as
well as three or four weekend tournaments. Some teams travel
outside Minnesota for one of these tournaments. Players in the
fall program play one or two games per weekend. Most
traveling soccer teams practice two or more times per week.
Players are selected at tryout sessions.
Registration
For information about tryouts and the registration process, see
the Edina Soccer Club web site at www.edinasoccer.org.
Fee
Fees consist of a dub-wide base charge for all players and an
additional team charge. Fees for summer teams generally range
from $350 to $550 or higher (if teams travel outside the state).
Fall season fees usually range from $95 to $150. Participants
pay additional fees for indoor winter training and tryouts.
JNI-HOUSF SOCCER CAMP
Players ages 6 to 11 can improve and practice their soccer at a
camp led by Phil Nell, Minnesota Thunder assistant coach and
coaching director of the Edina Soccer Club.
In addition to skill instruction and five vs. five tournament
games, participants will learn to play soccer baseball, soccer
golf and soccer bocciaball.
The first session of soccer camp is June 16-20 from 9:30 am.
to noon. The second session is July 14-18 from 9:30 a.m. to
noon. Both sessions are at the Creek Valley soccer fields.
Registration
For information, call Ed MacHolda at (952) 826-0431.
Fee
The fee for soccer camp is $65 per student per camp.
F n I NA SOCCER CLUR CAMP
( under-9 and under-10)
This soccer camp—under the direction of Phil Nell, Edina
Soccer Club coaching director and Minnesota Thunder assistant
coach—is for under-9 and under-10 players who want
additional challenges. Each day will feature fast footwork, skill
training, fun games, a five vs. five tournament and an exciting
new contest.
The camp meets June 23-27 from 9:30 a.m. until noon.
Registration
For registration information, visit www.edinasoccer.org.
Fee
The camp fee is $115.
FOINA SOCCFR CI UR CAMP
( under-11 through under-16)
This camp is designed for serious soccer players. Running the
high-level camp are Phil Nell, Edina Soccer Club coaching
director and Minnesota Thunder assistant coach, and Simon
Whitehead, Edina High School girls' varsity coach. Daily
activities include fast footwork, technical training, tactical
instruction and a six vs. six tournament.
The camp meets July 7-11 from 9:30 am. to noon.
Registration
For registration information, visit www.edinasoccer.org.
Fee
The fee for the camp is $115.
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The EGAA offers a recreational volleyball program for girls in
grades five through ten. The eight-week program emphasizes
fun, sportsmanship, teamwork, skill development and
volleyball rules; no experience is necessary.
The season begins in early March with a skills clinic for all
participants and coaches. During the season, teams play two
evenings per week—Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.
Registration
In early January, the EGAA will mail registration forms to girls
in grades five through ten who live or attend school in Edina.
The Edina Baseball
Association offers boys and
girls ages 7-17 the
opportunity to learn and
have fun playing the game
of baseball. Participation
also helps players learn
important values such as leadership,
cooperation, sportsmanship and determination.
The association offers the following opportunities:
Ages 7 through 9
At the younger age, activities emphasize basic baseball
knowledge and skills such as throwing, catching, hitting and
base-running. Game situations teach team defense, base-
running and position-specific skills. The program for 8-year-
olds uses a pitching machine; 9-year-olds begin playing "kid-
pitch" baseball. Most activities take place on weekdays at
community parks.
Ages 10 through 15
Players ages 10 to 15 play on teams coached by parent
volunteers. Leagues focus on player development in a
competitive baseball environment. The Edina Baseball
Association assigns players to teams, which play games within
their Edina leagues and against neighboring communities.
Teams play two or three evening games each week on
community fields.
Ages 16 through 18
Players can try out for the Mickey Mantle team (age 16) and
the American Legion Team (ages 17 and 18). The teams
compete against teams from other communities.
Also available to players ages 16 through 18 is the Senior
Recreational Baseball Program, which provides a fun, informal
atmosphere for playing baseball against recreational teams
from nearby communities.
Participants should return forms to the Edina Park and
Recreation Department. The EGAA will notify players about
team placement in late February.
Volunteer coaches needed
To volunteer as a coach, or to receive information about the
volleyball program, call the Edina Park and Recreation
Department at (952) 826-0367.
Developing player skills
The Edina Baseball Association sponsors free and subsidized
skill-development opportunities throughout the summer.
Season warm-up clinics in late winter get players ready for
spring play.
Volunteer coaches
The association relies on volunteer coaches and provides
clinics and other training resources.
Registration
Players register on-line for the 2003 season. Watch for
notification, pick up information at the Edina Park and
Recreation Department, or visit the web site at
WWW.edinabaseball.org.
Fee
Fees for the 2003 season will be $130. Scholarships are
available, based on need. Scholarship forms are available at the
Edina Park and Recreation Department office.
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The Edina Youth Softball
Association offers a slow-
pitch softball league for girls
in grades one through eight
and a co-ed league for boys
and girls in grades nine
through twelve.
For grades one through eight, the association divides players
into five divisions—grades one and two, three and four, five
and six and seven and eight—according to grade at the time of
registration. Participants do not need softball experience.
The co-ed league, for grades nine through twelve, will form
teams with equal numbers of girls and boys. The co-ed league
will use adult rules, with inter-community play.
Practices for Edina Youth Softball Association teams begin in
May. Games are twice a week during late May, June and July.
The season culminates in an all-league tournament July 11 and
12 at Van Valkenburg Park.
In addition to the regular league, the association offers
tournament teams for girls ages 10 to 16. Practices start in early
April. The teams will compete on selected weekends
throughout the season.
For more information, contact Bob Stein at (952) 927-0339.
Registration
Registration for the regular league is Saturday, Feb. 22, from
9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at
the Edina City Hall council room. Players may request one
teammate when registering. Requests will be honored if
possible. The association expects a large turnout and urges
anyone who is interested to attend registration.
In-person late registration is at the Edina Park and
Recreation Department from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
until March 21. The league will not honor teammate requests
during late registration. In addition, there is a $10 late
registration fee after Feb. 26. After March 21, players will not
be guaranteed a spot on a team.
For more information, call Bob Stein at (952) 927-0339.
Fees
The fee for first and second grade players is $45. The fee for
players grade three and up is $65. There is an additional fee to
play on a tournament team. Scholarships are available, based
on need.
Volunteers needed
In 2002, more than 100 coaches dedicated their time and
talents. To volunteer as a coach or to ask about board
volunteer opportunities, call the Edina Youth Softball
Association hot line at (952) 826-0380, extension 513.
Established in 1957, the
Edina Swim Club was one
of the first swim clubs in
Minnesota. The club—also
known as the Edina
Gators—is a non-profit
organization run by the
head coach and a parent board of directors.
The Edina Swim Club is one of about 60 member clubs in
Minnesota Swimming, Inc. (MSI). MSI is part of USA
Swimming, a national governing body that sets rules and
administers competition on regional and national levels.
The goal of the Edina Swim Club is to provide a fun, safe,
disciplined learning environment for participants to achieve their
goals and reach their potential in the life-long sport of
swimming. The club helps swimmers of various ability levels
compete with excellence both individually and as part of a team.
The Edina Swim Club has produced many individual state
champions, nationally ranked swimmers, Junior National and
National qualifiers and USA National Team members.
Edina Swim Club teams
The Edina Swim Club operates year-round, with a break in
March-April and August-September. The club offers ability-
based groups for ages 6 and up. The club also offers a master's
program to encourage and support swimming beyond college
age.
Groups practice three to eight times per week, focusing on
technique, fitness, competition and fun. Practices take place at
four pools in the Edina area. Morning and evening sessions are
available. Individual teams are coached by dedicated
professionals with extensive experience, education and
enthusiasm.
Non-masters swimmers must try out for spots on the team.
Swimmers usually are selected from free Splash Night tryouts,
conducted at various times throughout the year. School
newsletters and community publications like the Edina Sun
will publish Splash Night information. The club might offer
individual tryouts, especially for swimmers with previous club
experience, if space is available.
For more information, call the Edina Swim Club
office at (952) 831-3814, write to the Edina Swim Club at
4445 W. 77th St., Suite 240, Edina, MN 55435, or send an e-mail
to: office@edinaswim.org.Visit the club online at
www .ed i na.swim.com.
Fee
The cost of the program varies based on team placement.
Please call or write for an information packet.
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The Edina Girls Fastpitch
Association offers area girls
the opportunity to
participate in the
increasingly popular sport
of fastpitch softball. A
traveling summer program
is available for girls looking for a relatively high
level of commitment and competition. The
program helps players develop skills necessary to
compete at the high school and university level.
The association offers teams in the 10 and under, 12 and
under, 14 and under, 16 and under and 18 and under levels.
Tryouts are held each March, and players are placed on teams
based on their ability, effort and enthusiasm. Players can prepare
for tryouts by participating in an optional winter skills clinic,
conducted Sunday evenings in January, February and March.
The summer season begins in May and continues through
the state tournaments in mid-July. The association also enters
teams through the Minnesota Sports Federation into a fall
league, which plays Sunday afternoons during August and
September.
Registration
The association will schedule registration dates for each of its
programs. Summer registration is in March, and fall registration
is in August. Winter clinic registration is in late November or
early December. For more information, call Kurt Meyer at
(952) 944-0471 or Cathy Thatcher at (952) 829-7065.
Information also is available on the web site
(www.edinafastpitch.com).
Fee
Fees are approximately $205 for the summer program and $50
for the fall program. The fee for the winter clinic is to be
determined. Scholarships are available, based on need.
New to the city of Edina is the Edina Lacrosse Association,
which now offers a recreational lacrosse program for players
entering grades three through eight. The season runs late
spring through mid-summer. The association will mail
registration materials in February.
For boys and girls ages 10 to 16, the City of Edina offers two
levels of United States Tennis Association (USTA) competitive
team play. The league is for players with tournament
experience and those who wish to gain experience. All
participants should be familiar with the basics of the game,
including scoring. The league will practice Mondays and
Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. at the Edina Community
Center. Matches will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from
1:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Home games are at Edina High School. Parents or guardians
provide transportation to away matches in nearby
communities. Participants will receive match schedules at the
first practice.
Practices begin June 11. The season concludes with a state-
wide tournament the end of July. Players will receive match
The association needs volunteer coaches and referees. To
volunteer, or to receive more information about the
program, call the Edina Park and Recreation Department at
(952) 826-0367.
schedules during the first week of practice.
Registration
For registration information, see page 27. For more
information, call (952) 826-0367.
Fee
The fee for the league is $65, including tennis balls, a year-long
USTA membership, a 2003 USTA team tennis t-shirt and a
chance to participate in a state-wide tournament held in
Bloomington the last weekend of July.
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Youth ages 5-17 can learn
the captivating game of
tennis. Students above age 7
should bring their own
rackets. The City of Edina
will provide rackets to Pee
Wee-level players. Tennis
balls are provided. The instructor-to-student
ratio is 1:5 for most youth lessons.
Tennis instruction
The City of Edina offers youth tennis instruction in the
following categories:
Pee Wees offers a fun-filled introduction to tennis for 5- to 7-year-
olds. Special-size rackets are provided at no additional cost.
Instructors emphasize and build upon basic hand-eye
coordination skills in a fun and lively manner. The fee is $27.
Beginner lessons teach students the basics of tennis, including
ground strokes, service, net game and scoring. This level is for
students with little or no tennis experience. The fee is $38.
Intermediate lessons focus on improving basic skills learned at the
beginner level. Instructors also introduce tennis strategies, doubles
play and various spins. The fee is $38.
Advanced Intermediate lessons are for students who have a mental
and physical grasp of tennis fundamentals but need to improve
consistency and pace in order to compete effectively in U.S.
Tennis Association tournaments. The fee is $38.
The city offers two sessions of tennis lessons: June and July.
Pee Wee classes meet twice a week: Mondays and Wednesdays
or Tuesdays and Thursdays. All other classes meet three times
per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday. Friday lessons focus on supervised
competition. All classes meet at the Edina Community Center
tennis courts.
A year-long membership in the USTA is included for all new
participants, excluding Pee Wee students. The one-time offer is
available only to students in their first year of the program.
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Category Times
Pee Wee 9-9:45 a.m. or 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Beginner 10:45-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Intermediate 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Advanced Intermediate 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Beginners age 11 and up 6-6:45 p.m.
Registration
For information on registering for youth tennis instruction, see
page 27. For more information, call (952) 826-0367.
Established in 1962, the
Edina Football
Association teaches and
encourages good
sportsmanship and fair
play in its program for
players in grades two
through eight. Football leagues, tailored to the
ages of participants, are:
The Hornet Flag League for boys and girls in grades two and three;
The Hornet Tackle League, a tackle football league for grades four,
five and six;
The SW Metro League, a tackle football league for grades seven and
eight.
Flag football teams will be formed by neighborhood, as
defined by the elementary school district. Tackle football
players will be weighed, ranked according to speed and agility
and distributed in a manner that produces evenly matched,
competitive teams. The leagues also have ball carrier weight
limits and small squad sizes.
Registration
Football registration begins in May. Weigh-in and practices
begin in August. The association will announce dates and times.
For more information, visit the Edina Football Association
web site at www.ed i nafootba I I. org.
Edina Football Academy
The Edina Football Association also sponsors a football
academy, led by Edina Hornets varsity head coach Todd Olson
and his staff. The academy teaches basic and advanced skills
and techniques to players entering grades four through twelve.
The Edina Football Academy also offers a passing and
receiving league, where players enjoy the competition of touch
football games.
The academy—scheduled for June 2002—features guest
speakers, a camp shirt, prizes and fun. Details will be available
in the spring.
Volunteer coaches
The Edina Football Association needs coaches. Volunteers
attend clinics to learn the fundamentals of football, coaching
and first aid. Anyone who is interested should call the Edina
Park and Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367
The City of Edina offers a week-long tennis camp Monday,
Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 8, for beginning and intermediate-
level players ages 8 to 13.
Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m., concluding with a
pizza party and tournament the last day.
For more information, call (952) 826-0367.
The City of Edina is proud to offer a USTA-sanctioned
tournament for players up to age 18. The event is open to
residents and non-residents who are members of the USTA.
Non-members who wish to participate may register for USTA
membership with the tournament director on-site, before play
begins. Participants may enter both singles and doubles.
For information about the tournament, call (952) 826-0367.
The EGAA offers a flag football program to girls entering
grades four through nine. The program helps girls learn the
basics of flag football through teamwork. No experience is
necessary. Everyone plays—the focus is on having fun.
Flag football is a non-contact sport. Players wear Velcro flags
that are pulled off instead of tackling.
The season lasts six weeks, from early- to mid-September
through October. Games are Tuesday evenings.
Registration
In late spring, the EGAA will mail registration forms to girls
entering grades four through nine (in fall 2003) who live or
attend school in Edina. Players should return forms to the
Edina Park and Recreation Department. The girls will receive
information about team placement in early September.
Coaches needed
EGAA programs rely on dedicated volunteers. To volunteer, or
to receive information about the flag football program, call the
Edina Park and Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367.
Registration
For information, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for tennis camp is $80.
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Association invites
youth born in or before
1997 to enjoy organized
hockey. The volunteer
organization is led by
President Art Cobb.
Players are divided by age as follows:
BOYS' PROGRAM
Mites born 7/1/94-6/30/97
Squirts born 7/1/92-6/30/94
Pee Wees born 7/1/90-6/30/92
Bantams born 7/1/88-6/30/90
Under-16 born 7/1/86-6/30/88
Junior Gold born 7/1/87-6/30/88
GIRLS' PROGRAM
The Edina Basketball Association conducts a winter house
league basketball program for girls and boys in grades one
through eight.
Girls and boys play on the same teams. (For information on
EGAA house league basketball, see page 19.)
The program offers practices and league games from the
end of November to early March.
The house league program for grades three through eight
generally plays games or practices two nights per week for
one hour. The program for grades one and two practices and
plays games for one hour on Saturday mornings.
Traveling teams
The Edina Basketball Association also sponsors boys traveling
teams in various tournaments. The traveling program, available
to grades five through eight, is more intense and competitive
than the house league. The 16-week season includes two or
three practices during the week and a series of seven to 10
weekend tournaments.
Participation in the traveling program is determined by
tryouts. The time of the tryouts will be announced at
registration.
Registration
Registration for Edina Basketball Association winter programs
is in the fall at the Edina Community Center. Dates and times
All teams except Mites play in District VI against other area
teams. Mites participate in a program that incorporates skill
development, regular practices and scrimmages with other in-
house mite teams.
Registration
The annual Mite Night registration involves open skating for
children playing Mites. All other registration will be on three
separate dates in September. All players new to the program
must submit their birth certificate and social security number.
Please visit the Edina Hockey Association web site at
www.ed na hoc keyassoc iat ion.com for information on
registration and other details about the program.
Grading and team selection
The Edina Hockey Association will conduct the grading and
team selection process in late September and early October.
Fee
Youth hockey fees will be published in Face-Off, the
association's newsletter, available in late August at Edina City
Hall. Grants are available, based on need.
will be announced in the association's newsletter, as well as in
community newspapers.
Please visit the Edina Basketball Association web site at
www.ed na basket ba I I.conn for information on registration and
other details about the program.
Fee
Fees will be set at the time of registration.
Summer basketball
For players entering grades three through nine, the Edina High
School coaching staff will conduct a summer basketball clinic.
The clinic will focus on such skills as dribbling, passing,
shooting and strategy in an enthusiastic and fun environment.
The event is scheduled for June at the Edina Community
Center.
Registration will be conducted through the Edina
Community Education Department's Summer Shades program.
The EGAA offers a house
league basketball program
for girls in grades two
through nine. The goals of
the program are to teach
fundamental basketball
skills while emphasizing
teamwork, sportsmanship, fairness and fun.
For grades three through nine, the season begins in
September and ends in mid- to late-November. Games
generally are twice a week—on Monday, Tuesday and/or
For girls in grades five through eight interested in competitive
basketball, the City of Edina offers the Girls' Traveling
Basketball Association.
In this program, participants receive extra practice and
coaching, play more games and compete against teams from
other cities.
The traveling basketball season begins in mid-October and
continues through mid-March. The girls play eight to ten
weekend tournaments throughout the Twin Cities. Typically,
there is one out-of-town tournament and overnight trip.
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Boys and girls entering grades six through eight can enjoy
basketball fun in the sun. Participants can register as teams or
individuals. Program supervisors will place individuals on teams.
A supervisor will be the time-keeper. The program does not
provide officials.
Games are at Countryside Park Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The program meets June 20-July 18, with no games on July 4.
Participants in Braemar
Arena skating classes may
apply for membership in the
Braemar City of Lakes
Figure Skating Club, a
member of the U.S. Figure
Skating Association (USFSA).
Skaters in the club train for the eight USFSA skating levels
that lead to the gold-medal test level. Members also participate
in skating events throughout the country and in regional
qualifying competitions.
Thursday evenings at Edina schools. Grade two plays on
Saturday mornings for six weeks only, from mid-September
through the end of October.
Registration
In late spring, the EGAA will mail registration forms to girls
entering grades two through nine (in fall 2003) who live or
attend school in Edina. Participants should return forms to the
Edina Park and Recreation Department. Girls will receive
information about team placement in early September.
Coaches needed
EGAA programs rely on dedicated volunteers. To volunteer, or
to receive additional information, call the Edina Park and
Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367.
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Registration
Registration materials and additional information will be mailed
during the summer. Tryouts typically take place the first week
of school. For more information, call (952) 829-9772.
Fee
Fees are to be determined. The fee for the previous season
was $395 plus the cost for a uniform, if needed. This partially
covered expenses of the program, including coaches,
tournaments, referees and other costs. The organization will
sponsor girls needing financial aid.
Registration
Register by June 13 at the Edina Park and Recreation
Department office. For more information, call (952) 826-0367.
Fee
The fee for 3 vs. 3 basketball is $5 per individual.
The club also offers Team Braemar, synchronized skating
lines for young men and women of varying ages and skills.
These lines participate in local and national competitions and
appear in local events.
Among the events sponsored by the club is the annual
Braemar-McCandless Figure Skating Competition, which
attracts hundreds of skaters from the upper Midwest. The club
also works with Braemar Arena skating classes to conduct the
annual Braemar Ice Show.
For more information, call Jon Yearous, club president, at
(952) 949-2689; send an e-mail to info@braemarfsc.org, or visit
the web site at www.braemarfsc.org.
Mites born in 1995-1997
Under-10 born in 1993 or 1994
Under-12 born in 1991 or 1992
Under-15 born in 1988-1990
Bas
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YOUTH SPORTS
YOUTH SPORTS
For men and women
looking for winter
recreation, the mixed
broomball league
offers fun for
everyone.
ADULT ATHLETICS,
Men age 35 and over can play organized country hardball once
again. The Edina Grays Senior Men's Baseball Club, now in its
15th year, plays in an 11-team metro league and within a
32-team state-wide association.
League play is twice a week in June, July and August, with a
state tournament in late August. The league includes players of
all abilities. For information, call Bill Comiskey at
(952) 938-5421, e-mail com i0005@u m n.ed u or visit the
Minnesota Senior Men's Amateur Baseball Association web site
at msmaba.com.
The City of Edina is proud to offer a USTA—sanctioned adult
tournament for men and women. The event is open to
residents and non-residents who are members of the USTA.
Non-members may register on-site with the tournament
director before play begins.
Participants may enter the open division for both singles and
doubles. The tournament will not include mixed doubles.
Play will be during the early evenings from Aug. 4-8.
Registration
Interested individuals should pick up application forms from
the Edina Park and Recreation Department. The entry deadline
is Thursday, July 24. For more information, call (952) 826-0367.
Fee
The fee is $16 per singles player and $21 per doubles team.
For softball enthusiasts, the
Edina Park and Recreation
Department offers adult
slow-pitch leagues, which
play from May to July. Men's
and mixed leagues are
available.
Registration materials will be available beginning Feb. 1. The
deadline for team registration is Monday, March 3. For more
information, call the Edina Park and Recreation office at
(952) 826-0367.
Individuals interested in being placed on a team should call
the Edina Park and Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367
and provide their name, address and phone number. The
department will attempt to place everyone on a team.
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For adult volleyball players, the City of Edina offers mixed
leagues. Games will be Wednesday evenings from late October
through early March. At least half the players must live or work
in the city.
Individuals interested in being placed on a team should
contact the Park and Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367
with their name, address and phone number. The department
will attempt to place everyone on a team.
For information and registration materials, call the Park and
Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367 by Monday, Oct. 1.
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Adults ages 55 and older are invited to join the West Metro
Senior Softball League. The league emphasizes exercise,
camaraderie and sportsmanship. Games are at 10 a.m. Tuesdays
and Thursdays starting April 15 at Van Valkenburg fields.
To join, attend the league's registration event from 10 am. to
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Beginning level instruction
For beginning players, or those who haven't played for several
years, the City of Edina offers the U.S. Tennis Association
(USTA) Play Tennis America program.
Play Tennis America meets from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays at the Edina Community Center tennis courts. Session
one begins Tuesday, June 10, and ends Thursday, June 26.
Session two begins Tuesday, July 8, and ends Thursday, July 24.
Intermediate level instruction
The Edina Park and Recreation Department offers tennis
instruction to adults who have some tennis experience but
want to raise the level of their play. On-court instruction
includes attention to specific strokes, fast-paced drills, singles
and doubles play and friendly competition. The program
e nis
About 1,700 active seniors welcome players age 50 and older
to the exciting world of senior tennis. Players of all levels are
welcome.
The Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc., offers free lessons,
drills and clinics, conducted by certified professionals, to all
new members. The club also offers year-round doubles play, a
noon Monday, April 1, at the Edina Senior Center,
5208 Grandview Square. Those who cannot attend the
registration should call Ron Naae at (952) 926-0257.
Fee
The fee for the West Metro Senior Softball League is $30.
provides an opportunity for participants to improve their game
and meet other players.
Intermediate classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from
7 to 8:15 p.m. at the Edina Community Center tennis courts.
Session one meets Wednesday, June 11, through Monday,
June 30. Session two meets Monday, July 7, through
Wednesday, July 16.
Registration
For information on registering for beginning or
intermediate/advanced lessons, see page 27. For more
information, call (952) 826-0367.
Fee
The fee for beginning or intermediate instruction is $38 per
session.
summer team league, parties and social events. A monthly
newsletter keeps members informed about upcoming events.
To join, or to request further information, call Caryl Minnetti
at (952) 884-5136.
Fee
Dues are $20 per year.
Four-man hockey is one of Edina's most popular programs.
Designed for adults who love hockey and miss the hassle-free
pickup games of their youth, the league plays on local rinks
that give the feeling of playing on a pond. Goals are sealed by
a goalie tutor, which has four target areas for scoring. The team
captains run the games.
Leagues are divided by age and ability, with 18-29 year-old
hockey players in the gold division, 30-40 year-old former high
The Edina Park and Recreation Department offers B, C, and D
adult basketball leagues.
Teams or individuals interested in participating should
contact the department at (952) 826-0431 by mid-September.
Registration will close in late October. Teams will be divided
into leagues and begin play on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
school or college players in the silver division and age 30 and
up recreational players in the bronze division.
Interested adults should contact the Park and Recreation
Department at (952) 826-0431 by late-November. Participants
must be at least 18 years old.
Fee
The fee is $250 per team. Teams are limited to 12-player
rosters.
Teams play six to eight league games, plus playoffs. Regular
season games are outside, at Pamela Park, on Wednesday
evenings. However, the championship game will be indoors at
Braemar Arena.
For information or registration materials, call the Park and
Recreation Department at (952) 826-0431 by late November.
Fee
The fee is $250 per team. Teams are limited to 20-player
rosters.
Fee
The fee is $450 per team. Teams are limited to 12-player
rosters.
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ADULT ATHLETICS ADULT ATHLETICS
FAMILY FUN
Playground iiiMaWai
For days filled with games,
activities, arts and crafts,
special events and more,
register for the Edina
Playground Program, open
to children ages 6 to 10. A
special program is available
to youth ages 9-12 Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Countryside Park.
Qualified park leaders staff the programs, which run from
1-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and
Thursdays at several area parks.
Countryside Park will be the home site for youth ages 9-12.
Participants enjoy time with their friends, play new games and
old favorites and participate in special events.
Regular attendance is not mandatory for the playground
program; registrants may participate when convenient.
Playgrounds are subject to close during inclement weather.
To be eligible, children must be at least 6 years old at the
start of the program or have completed kindergarten.
For more information, call (952) 826-0367 voice or
(952) 826-0379 TTY (for individuals with hearing impairments).
New this year, the Super 6 & 7 playground program is
designed for 6- and 7-year-olds who would excel in a
structured environment. The program will offer a variety of
activities. Parents will check children in and out each day.
Super 6 & 7 meets from 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Todd Park. The
Monday/Wednesday session runs June 16 to July 23. The
The Fab 4 and 5 program for 4- and 5-year-olds offers weekly
themes designed to foster a child's creativity, imagination and
curiousity. Each week offers a new adventure filled with crafts,
stories, songs and other activities.
Fab 4 and 5 meets from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. The following
options are available:
Days/dates Locations
Mondays and Wednesdays Session one—Comelia School Park
June 23-July 16 Session two—Normandale Park
Days/dates Locations
Mondays and Wednesdays Arden Park
June 16-July 23 Highlands Park
Walnut Ridge Park
Strachauer Park
Normandale Park
Tingdale Park
Lewis Park
Tuesdays and Thursdays Countryside Park*
June 17-July 24 Garden Park
Lewis Park
Weber Park
Pamela Park
Comelia School
*Countryside Park is the location for participants ages 9-12.
Registration
For information about registering for the playground program,
see page 27. Participants must register at Edina City Hall.
Registrations will not be accepted at the parks. The minimum
number of participants is 15 per site; the maximum is 75.
Fee
The fee for the playground program is $21 per session.
Family Jamboree
Playground program participants and their families are invited
to the annual Family Jamboree from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday,
July 24, at Kenneth Rosland Park. The free celebration will
feature games, entertainment, refreshments and family fun.
Tuesday/Thursday session meets June 17-July 24.
Registration
To register, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for Super 6 & 7 is $35 per session.
Tuesdays and Thursdays Session three—Cornelia School Park
June 24-July 17 Session four—Normandale Park
Registration
To register for Fab 4 and 5, see page 27.
Fee
The fee is $49.
Bike ekkers
This exciting, fast-paced bike club is for youth ages 10-15.
Local cyclist Ed MacHolda, will talk about healthful foods,
clothing options and bike maintenance. Participants join staff
for exciting rides to destinations such as Shady Oak beach and
the Hopkins in-line skate park. Club members provide their
own bicycles, helmets, water and snacks.
The program meets from 9:30-11:30 am. Fridays June 20,
June 27 and July 11. The program will culminate Saturday,
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The City of Edina is committed to safety education. The Edina
Fire and Police departments and the Park and Recreation
Department will conduct their annual safety camp from 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at fire station 2,7335 York Ave. S.
Safety camp is for children entering fourth grade.
The day will include a variety of safety messages, guests and
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The newly designed nature camp invites youth to explore the
wonders of nature in an urban setting. The four-day camps
meet at Rosland Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, July 28,
through Thursday, July 31.
Session one—Young Camp Nats—is for children entering
kindergarten or grade one. The camp meets from 9 am. to noon.
Participants will explore a new theme each day, learning about
wildlife that flies, creeps, crawls and swims.
Session two—Big Blue Bubble Camp—is for youth entering grades
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Children ages 7 to 12 can learn to perform tricks by taking
lessons from a professional magician. Groups of 15 or fewer
students will learn to perform magic tricks in front of groups.
The class meets from 9:30-11:30 am. Aug. 12-14 at Walnut
Ridge Park. Participants will meet at the warming house.
Magic 2—an advanced magic class—teaches budding
magicians ages 7 to 12 a variety of new tricks. The class is for
students who have taken magic classes from Matt Dunn in the
Experienced magician Matt Dunn will teach children ages 7 to
12 the art of balloon sculpting. Children will sculpt such
favorites as rabbits, alligators and parrots. The class meets from
noon-2 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 at Walnut Ridge Park.
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Creative, fun-loving individuals ages 10 through adult can learn
to clown around. A series of classes helps budding clowns
develop their own characters, apply a clown face and work
with an audience and special props. The new clowns will
July 19, with a family ride to Lake Harriet.
Participants will receive additional information by mail.
Registration
To register, see page 27. Registration is due June 12. The
minimum number of participants is 10; the maximum is 20.
Fee
The fee is $24 per participant.
activities presented in a fun, entertaining style.
Registration
To register, see page 27. Register early; space is limited.
Fee
The fee for safety camp is $20.
two through ive. Campers w' exp ore the questions: If we put a
bubble over Rosland Park, how would we survive in the enclosed
environment? The week will include guest speakers and special
projects.
Registration
To register, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for nature camp is $55 per person.
past. Magic 2 meets from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. Aug. 12-14 at
Walnut Ridge Park. Participants will meet at the warming house.
Registration
To register for either magic class, complete the form on
page 27 or visit the Edina Park and Recreation Department.
Fee
The fee is $28 per participant.
Registration
To register, complete the from on page 27 or visit Edina Park
and Recreation Department.
Fee
The fee is $19 per participant, including all materials.
march in the city's July 4 parade, handing out candy and
interacting with the crowd.
For more information, call (952) 826-0367.
FAMILY FUN FAMILY F
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Children ages 6 and up can
learn the art of fishing at
fishing clinics held at
Centennial Lakes Park.
Participants will play
interactive games,
participate in habitat site
studies, get their hands dirty handling bait and
have the opportunity to get the catch of the day.
Active since 1953, the Edina Garden Council works with the
Park and Recreation Department to plant city gardens and
beautify the community.
The Garden Council participates in a variety of activities
each year. In the spring, the organization plants seeds at the
Arneson Greenhouse for later transplanting in more than 100
gardens throughout the city. In May, the council hosts its
annual plant sale, which helps fund the group's contributions
The Edina Historical Society is engaged in a fascinating search
for the history of Edina through artifacts, buildings and
building sites, photographs, and interviews with long-time
residents and descendants of pioneers.
The society operates the Edina Historical Center, located at
Frank Tupa Park (4918 Eden Ave.). The site includes two
restored historic buildings: the one-room Cahill School built in
1864 and the Minnehaha Grange Hall built in 1879. The park
and buildings are open by appointment and on special
occasions. In addition, the Cahill School provides a living
museum for elementary students who come daily to
experience life in a turn-of-the-century country school.
The Edina Historical Society also operates an historic
museum at Arneson Park (4711 West 70th St.). The museum is
open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from 10 a.m.
From "USA" to "Edina Hornets are the best," the Edina High
School cheerleaders and coaches will teach youth ages 5 to 12
cheer aerobics, jumps, motion techniques, cheers, dances and
beginning or intermediate stunts. Each participant will receive a
t-shirt and certificate. They will perform on the last day of camp
and are invited to take part in Edina's July 4 parade festivities.
Cheerleading camp meets June 23-June 26, with a special
practice July 3 to prepare for July 4. Ages 5 to 8 meet from
The Edina Recreation Department challenges residents with a
new, healthful family activity—scavenger hunts in city parks.
Residents register on-line and participate independently, as
their schedule allows. As they keep the department informed
Children ages 4 to 8—along with their special adults—are
invited to a party from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, at the
new Edina Senior Center, 5201 Grandview Square. The party
will include a treat, story, craft and fashion show.
For the third year in a row, the city of Edina will be the local
host for the national IronKids Bread triathlon. Youth ages 7 to
14 are encouraged to challenge themselves by swimming,
bicycling and running in the triathlon Sunday, August 17, at
Rosland Park.
Participants are divided into the junior division for boys and
girls ages 7 to 10 and the senior division for ages 11 to 14.
Sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the junior event includes a 100-
From youth groups
marching to seniors
dancing, the City of Edina
Fourth of July parade offers
excitement for all ages. The
2003 parade will begin at
10 a.m. on July 4.
The Fourth of July Parade Committee encourages veterans
The Edina Park and Recreation Department offers Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) firearm safety training
to youth ages 12 and older. Two seven-week training sessions
are available.
Both take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in the terrace
room at Arneson Acres. The first session will begin in early
April and run through mid-May, and the second will begin in
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9-10:30 a.m.; ages 9-12 meet from 10:45-12:15 a.m. Location is
to be determined.
Registration
Register by completing the form on page 27 or visit the Edina
Park and Recreation Department office at 4801 West 50th Street.
Fee
The fee is $40 per participant.
of their efforts, participants might discover surprises.
To learn more about the program, call (952) 826-0367 or
visit www.ci.edina.mn.us.
To register, see page 27.
Fee
The fee is $8 for each adult/child pair and $5 for each
additional child.
meter swim (at the Edina Aquatic Center), a 3.1-mile bike ride
and a 0.6-mile run. The senior competition includes a 200-
meter swim, 6.2-mile bike ride and 1.2-mile run. Children can
participate as individuals or members of relay teams. Relay
teams can be all female, all male or co-ed.
Registration
For information, call Ed MacHolda at (952) 826-0431.
and non-veterans and members of organizations or
neighborhoods to march in the parade. For an invitation and
application, call the parade hotline at (952) 826-0380,
extension 252, or log on to www.edinaparade.org.
Residents also can participate in this exciting event by
volunteering to help organize the parade or working the day
of the event. To volunteer, call Susie Miller at (952) 826-0433.
Other residents are invited to participate as spectators—
clapping, cheering, waving flags and saluting veterans.
For the most current parade information, visit
www. ed naparade.org.
early August and run through mid-September.
Registration
Registration begins Feb. 3 at the Edina Park and Recreation
Department office, 4801 West 50th Street. Class size is limited.
Fee
The fee for firearm safety training is $10.
In addition to instruction, each child will receive a starter tackle
box.
The city will offer clinics in June, July and August. For more
information, call (952) 832-6790. Registration is limited.
to the city—including all the plants for the city's colorful park
gardens and the recent construction of a gazebo and fountain
at Arneson Acres Park. The Garden Council also hosts an
annual flower show and bi-annual garden tour.
The Garden Council welcomes new members—both men
and women. For more information, call Betty Workinger at
(952) 922-7152.
to noon and by special appointment. Displays cover the
beginning of the Irish community at Cahill in 1854 and the
development of the Edina mill community that includes today's
Country Club neighborhood, Morningside and the 50th and
France commercial district.
The society holds meetings throughout the year that cover
local and state history, antiques and pioneer handicrafts.
Members of the society also are available to speak in classrooms
and at civic meetings. In addition, the group has prepared a
slide and tape presentation on the history of the city.
The Historical Society welcomes new members and
volunteers. For information, call the Edina Historical Society
Museum at (952) 928-4577 or visit the city's web site at
www.ci.edina.mn.us.
Fee
The fee is $7 per child. Adults are free—and welcome.
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It's blazing trumpets, screaming woodwinds and thundering Sunday, April 27 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
drums...It's the sensational sound of the 1st John Philip Sousa Sunday, May 18 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
Memorial Band—back in the city's parks for its 32nd season. Sunday, June 15 7 p.m. Centennial Lakes Park
Edina's own town band will perform at the following times Friday, July 4
Sunday, July 13
8:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
Rosland Park
Centennial Lakes Park and locations: Sunday, Aug. 17 8:30 p.m. Centennial Lakes Park
Dates Times Locations Sunday, Sept. 28 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
Sunday, Jan. 19 7 p.m. Edinborough Park Sunday, Oct. 26 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
Sunday, Feb. 23 7 p.m. Edinborough Park Sunday, Nov. 30 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
Sunday, March 30 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
AMILY FUN
First name Last name Age Sex
Address City Zip code
Home phone Work phone Parent's or guardian's name
First name Last name Age Sex
Address City Zip code
Parent's or guardian's name Home phone Work phone
2003 Edina Park and Recreation
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Use the following form only for Edina Aquatic Center swimming lessons,
tennis instruction, tennis camp, tennis league, playground programs,
Fab 4 and 5, Super 6 & 7, safety camp, cheerleading camp, nature camp,
balloon sculpting, Become a Magician, Bike Trekkers and Tea for Two.
Please do not use this form for golf lessons or athletic association
registrations.
Please complete one form per registrant per class:
Program name
Playground and Fab 4 & 5: park name
Swimming only: session level time
Tennis only: session level day time
Does participant have any disability, allergy or special need of which
we should be aware?
If yes, please explain:
Please sign waiver on back of form.
2003 Edina Park and Recreation
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Use the following form only for Edina Aquatic Center swimming lessons,
tennis instruction, tennis camp, tennis league, playground programs,
Fab 4 and 5, Super 6 & 7, safety camp, cheerleading camp, nature camp,
balloon sculpting, Become a Magician, Bike Trekkers and Tea for Two.
Please do not use this form for golf lessons or athletic association
registrations.
Please complete one form per registrant per class:
Program name
Playground and Fab 4 & 5: park name
Swimming only: session level time
Tennis only: session level day time
Does participant have any disability, allergy or special need of which
we should be aware?
If yes, please explain:
Please sign waiver on back of form.
ensure a positive experience and the accommodation of
individual needs, call the adaptive recreation supervisor at
(952) 826-0433 voice or (952) 826-0379 TTY at least three
weeks before the program starts.
For more information about community education
opportunities for people with disabilities, contact the Edina
community education liaison at (952) 928-2558 voice or
(952) 885-8590 TTY.
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The AR&LE offers a variety of programs for people of all
ages, with and without disabilities. Examples are:
Youth activities (ages 3-12)
Sports, fun and fitness
Floor hockey Golf
Soccer Bowling
T-ball Swimming lessons
Travel club Music and movement
Teen programs
Saturday night out
Soccer
Bowling
Nature camp
Arts and crafts camp
School release trips and classes
Adult opportunities
Basketball
Cardio fitness
Golf
Checkbook management
Self-defense
Make Your VOTE Count
Independent living classes
Social groups
Happenings
Good Happenings
Super Sundays
Arts and crafts
Softball
Theater camp
Golf
Softball
Water aerobics
Walking club
Cooking classes
Sign language
Theater programs
Arts and crafts
The City of Edina believes
that all people have the right
to participate in activities of
their choice. For those with
disabilities, the city offers
many adaptive recreation
programs, as well as support
in general recreation programs.
Adaptive recreation programs are designed to meet the needs
of people of all levels of ability.
Inclusion
Inclusion is providing support to individuals with disabilities
who want to participate in general park and recreation
programs. A successful experience involves several steps. To
The cities and school
districts of Edina, Eden
Prairie, Bloomington
and Richfield work
together to provide
recreation and
education opportunities
for people of all abilities. This cooperative is the
Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange
(AR&IF).
The AR&LE Advisory Committee offers individuals the
opportunity to work with program supervisors to develop,
implement and evaluate these services. Anyone interested in
joining the committee should call the AR&LE coordinator at
(952) 563-8899 voice or
(952) 948-8740 TTY.
The AR&LE also offers the Peer Volunteer Program, which
gives community members the opportunity to assist youth,
teens and adults of all abilities in a recreational setting.
Opportunities are available for individuals and groups. This is
an opportunity for students to complete their community
service. For information, call (952) 826-0433 voice or
(952) 826-0379 TTY.
Use the above enrollment forms to register by mail for Edina
Aquatic Center swimming lessons, tennis instruction, tennis
camp, tennis league, playground programs, Fab 4 and 5, Super
6 & 7, safety camp, cheerleading camp, nature camp, Become
a Magician, balloon sculpting, Bike Trekkers and Tea for Two.
To register for other activities, see individual program
descriptions on the preceding pages of this book.
Mail-in registration begins Monday, Feb. 3. Please complete
registration forms neatly and include the participant's first and
last name, address, city, zip code and parent's home and work
telephone numbers. Enclose a check or money order for the
full fee, payable to the City of Edina.
Mail or drop off registration form and payment to: City of
Edina; Park and Recreation Department; 4801 W. 50th St.;
Edina, MN 55424.
Confirmation
You will receive confirmation of enrollment before your class
begins. The Park and Recreation Department will notify you by
phone if your requested class fills before your form is
processed. The department will place your name on a waiting
list and open additional sessions whenever possible.
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REGISTRATION FOR
ADAPTIVE
Waiver to the City of Edina
In consideration of your acceptance of me or my child as
a participant in an Edina recreation program, I hereby waive
all claims against the City of Edina, its employees and its
agents, and I release the City of Edina, its employees and its
agents from all claims for all injuries suffered by me or my
child incidental to, connected with, or arising out of the
recreational activities for which my child or I am enrolled,
including injuries suffered as the result of negligence by the
City of Edina or its employees or agents, but not including
injuries suffered as a result of their willful or intentional
misconduct or gross negligence.
I give my approval to my child's participation in all city-
sponsored activities during the current season. I understand
that the program for which I have enrolled or given my child
permission to participate in, may be hazardous and that
injuries may occur in the normal course of participation or
instruction. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to my
child's or my participation, including transportation to and
from the activities. I also understand and acknowledge that
the City of Edina has no medical or health insurance
covering me or my child.
I understand that Park and Recreation Department staff or
their representatives may photograph participants enrolled in
programs, classes or events or enjoying park facilities. These
photographs become the sole property of the city and are for
Park and Recreation Department publications, including
future activities directories.
I also understand that the information I have provided will
be made available only to program staff, the City of Edina's
insurer and attorney and volunteers connected with the
program, for the purposes of administering the activity and
providing parents and children with information regarding
scheduling and scheduling changes.
Signature
Date
Waiver to the City of Edina
In consideration of your acceptance of me or my child as
a participant in an Edina recreation program, I hereby waive
all claims against the City of Edina, its employees and its
agents, and I release the City of Edina, its employees and its
agents from all claims for all injuries suffered by me or my
child incidental to, connected with, or arising out of the
recreational activities for which my child or I am enrolled,
including injuries suffered as the result of negligence by the
City of Edina or its employees or agents, but not including
injuries suffered as a result of their willful or intentional
misconduct or gross negligence.
I give my approval to my child's participation in all city-
sponsored activities during the current season. I understand
that the program for which I have enrolled or given my child
permission to participate in, may be hazardous and that
injuries may occur in the normal course of participation or
instruction. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to my
child's or my participation, including transportation to and
from the activities. I also understand and acknowledge that
the City of Edina has no medical or health insurance
covering me or my child.
I understand that Park and Recreation Department staff or
their representatives may photograph participants enrolled in
programs, classes or events or enjoying park facilities. These
photographs become the sole property of the city and are for
Park and Recreation Department publications, including
future activities directories.
I also understand that the information I have provided will
be made available only to program staff, the City of Edina's
insurer and attorney and volunteers connected with the
program, "for the purposes of administering the activity and
providing parents and children with information regarding
scheduling and scheduling changes.
Signature
Date
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Edina Park and Recreation Department registration office,
open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m—(952) 826-0367
4801 W 50th St.
Recorded information number—(952) 826-0368
Adaptive recreation programs—(952) 826-0433 voice,
(952) 826-0379 TTY
4801 W 50th St.
Braemar Arena—(952) 941-1322
7501 Ikola Way
Braemar Golf Course (952) 826-6799
6364 John Harris Dr.
Centennial Lakes Park—(952) 832-6790
7499 France Ave. S.
Sign language interpreters are available to help residents who
are deaf or hard of hearing participate in City of Edina activities
and meetings. Some programs, meetings and special events
also are equipped with a hearing assistance system. In
addition, the city's TTY machine has message capabilities. For
information, call Susan Miller at (952) 826-0433 voice,
John Keprios, director
Ed MacHolda, assistant director
Donna Tilsner, recreation supervisor
Susan Weigle, seniors recreation supervisor
Susie Miller, recreation supervisor
John Valliere, Braemar golf manager
Edina Aquatic Center (in-season only)—(612) 928-4582
4300 W 66th St.
Edina Art Center—(612) 915-6600
4701 W 64th St.
Edina Historical Museum—(952) 928-4577
47/1 W 70th St.
Edina Senior Center—(952) 833-9570
5280 Grandview Square
Edinborough Park—(952) 832-6790
7700 York Ave. S.
Fred Richards Golf Course—(612) 915-6606
7640 Parklawn Ave.
(952) 826-0379 TN.
The city continues efforts to comply with all facets of the
American Disabilities Act. If you have difficulties regarding
accessibility of our facilities, contact Susan Heiberg, compliance
coordinator, at 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424, or call her at
(952) 826-0403 voice or (952) 826-0379 TTY.
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Diana Hedges, Edina Art Center manager
Larry Thayer, Braemar Arena manager
Tom Shirley, Edinborough/Centennial Lakes park manager
Vince Cockriel, park maintenance foreman
Janet Canton, office coordinator
Vera Norine, secretary
Cancellation
If you withdraw from a class, the Park and Recreation
Department will refund the entire fee, provided you withdraw
before the class begins. If you withdraw after the start of the
session, the department will prorate your refund.
Financial aid
Several civic organizations have contributed to the Edina Park
and Recreation Grant-In-Aide Program. The program provides
assistance to individuals who cannot afford the entire
registration fee of a program. For inforination on applying for
assistance, please call the Park and Recreation Department at
(952) 826-0367.
Non-resident fee
After May 1, non-residents may register for Edina Park and
Recreation Department summer activities for an additional $5
fee.
Dennis Maetzold, mayor Scot Housh
Michael Kelly James Hovland
Tom White, chair George Klus
Andrew Finsness Linda Presthus
David Fredlund Karla Sitek
Floyd Grabiel Michael Damman
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The Edina Park and Recreation Department welcomes any
suggestions regarding City of Edina programs and facilities.
The Park Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of
Linda Masica
Ardis Wexler
Jeff Johnson
Allyson Grande
each month in the Edina City Hall council chambers. These
meetings are open to the public.
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REGISTRATION FORMS
EDINA PARKS
Park name
1. Alden Park
2. Arden Park
3. Arneson Acres Park
4. Birchcrest Park
5. Braemar Park (Courtney Fie
6. Bredesen Park
7. Browndale Park
8. Centennial Lakes Park
9. Chowen Park
10. Cornelia School Park
11. Countryside Park
12. Creek Valley School Park
13. Edinborough Park
14. Fox Meadow Park
15. Garden Park
16. Heights Park
17. Highlands Park
18. Kojetin Park
19. Lake Edina Park
20. Lewis Park
21. McGuire Park
22. Melody Lake Park
23. ,'Normandale Park
24. Pamela Park
25. Rosland Park
26. Sherwood Park
27. St. John's Park
28. Strachauer Park
29. Tingdale Park
30. T. Lea Todd Park
31. Frank Tupa Park
32. Utley Park
33. Van Valkenburg Park
34. Walnut Ridge Park
35. Weber Field Park
36. Williams Park
37. Wooddale Park
38. York Park
39. Yorktown Park
OPEN SPACE AREAS
40. Lincoln Drive Floodplain
41. Garden Park Addition
42. Krahl Hill
43. Moore property
Address Official Official Tennis Official
baseball softball courts football/soccer
fields diamonds fields
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rinks
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Highway 169 E.
South and West Garden Park
Arctic Way and Vernon Ave.
S. Melody Park
6750 Belmore Ln.
5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
4711 W. 70th St.
6016 Hansen Rd.
lds)7301 Hwy. 169 S. •
5901 Olinger Blvd.
4510 Browndale Ave.
7479 France Ave. S.
5700 Chowen Ave. S.
7142 Cornelia Dr. n
6240 Tracy Ave. S. n
6301 Gleason Rd.
7700 York Ave. S.
5251 Blake Rd.
5520 Hansen Rd. •
5500 W. 66th St.
5200 Doncaster Way
4201 W. 44th St
4400 Parklawn Ave.
7300 Cahill Rd.
69th St. and McGuire Rd.
5601 Melody Lake Dr.
6501 Warren Ave. S. n
5900 Park Place
4300 W. 66th St. •
5241 Eden Circle
5924 St. John's Ave.
6200 Beard Ave.
5800 W. 59th St
4429 Vandervork Ave. S.
4918 Eden Ave.
4521 W. 50th St.
4935 Lincoln Dr. S.
5801 Londonderry Rd.
4115 Grimes Ave. S.
50th St. and Browndale Ave.
4500 W. 50th St.
5448 York Ave. S.
7335 York Ave. S.
Edina park land and open space totals 1,552 acres.
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BICYCI F AND WALKING PATHS
The City of Edina offers several scenic paths
for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing. To ensure the safety
and enjoyment of everyone, motorized
vehicles are prohibited on the paths.
The Bredesen Park bike path
The Bredesen Park bike path is two miles long
and located south of Vernon Avenue and east
of Gleason Road. Also available is a separate
two-mile walking path. These paths encircle
Bredesen Park, which has been developed as
a nature study area. Access to the paths is on
Vernon Avenue or Olinger Boulevard.
The Lake Cornelia path
The 1.1-mile Lake Cornelia path encircles the
northern portion of Lake Cornelia, south of
the Crosstown Highway and west of the
Edina Aquatic Center. Access is on 66th Street
or West Shore Drive.
OTHER PATHS
Lewis Park walking path
0.6 miles in Lewis Park
Walnut Ridge walking path
0.5 miles at Walnut Ridge Park
Braemar Golf Course perimeter path
2.4 miles at Braemar Park
Southdale Greenway walking path
0.5 miles from Yorktown Park to the Galleria
shopping complex
PICNIC SHEI TER RFSERVATIONS
Anyone living or working in Edina may
reserve the picnic shelter at Lake Cornelia by
calling the Edina Park and Recreation
Department at (952) 826-0367 after March 1.
The fee for reserving the shelter is $120.
Reservations assure space in the shelter, but
not exclusive use.
ADOPT-A-PAR K
The City of Edina encourages individuals or
groups to participate in the Adopt-A-Park
program. Participants make a two-year
commitment, during which they pick up litter
at their adopted park at least twice a year.
They also notify the city of any safety hazards
in the park.
The program is open to individuals,
families, religious or community service
organizations, neighborhood associations and
other groups. At each adopted park, the city
will provide a sign identifying the volunteer
group or individual.
For information, call (952) 826-0367
voice or (952) 826-0379 TDD.
RESERVF A PARK
The Todd Park, Cornelia School Park, Weber
Park and Walnut Ridge Park buildings are
available for rent for birthday parties, small
reunions, neighborhood meetings and other
events.
The parks offer pleasant buildings, year-
round outdoor activities, clean restrooms and
easy parking. For information, call the Park
and Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367.
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