HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 Activities DirectoryBraemar Golf Course
Youth and adult programs
Braemar Golf Dome
Richards Golf Course
Edina Art Center
Edina Senior Center
Centennial Lakes Park
Edina Model Yacht Club
Edinborough Park
Edina Aquatic Center
Open swimming, swimming lessons
Braemar Arena
Open skating, skating lessons
Soccer
Soccer camp
Edina Soccer Club
Volleyball—Edina Girls' Athletic Association (EGAA)
Baseball, including coach-pitch
Softball
Girls' fast-pitch softball
Edina Swim Club
Tennis
Tennis instruction, team tennis leagues, tennis camp,
Edina Classic Tennis Tournament,
Doubles team tennis—EGAA
Football
Flag football—EGAA
Hockey
Basketball
House league basketball—EGAA
Girls' traveling basketball
League of Champs 3 vs. 3 basketball
Braemar Figure Skating Club
Men's baseball—over 35
Slow-pitch softball
Tennis
Tennis lessons, Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc.,
Edina Classic Open Tennis Tournament
Volleyball
Hockey
Broomball
Basketball
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Opening in 2002 are exciting new attractions at the Edina
Aquatic Center. Ride a tube down a twisting flume; glide
over the water on a high-flying cable; slide from a magical
tree house. The newly renovated Edina Aquatic Center will
offer summer fun for water lovers of all ages.
New in 200Zwill be a water slide tower featuring a
207-foot body slide and 300-foot tube flume, with single and
double tubes available. Both slides will be fully enclosed at
the top and open one-third the way down.
Daring young swimmers can fly
across the water on a new cable ride.
Riders will climb aboard a 10-foot
platform—built to look like a ship's
bow—where they will grasp a bar
and glide over the pool. The ride
ends with a splash into the water.
Children can dry off—and exercise their imaginations—
at a new tree house-themed playground. The focal point of
the dry play area will be a large tree with a climb-through
center and lookout tower. The tree will feature two platforms
with slides, as well as a bridge to a second tree. Attached to
a third tree will be monkey bars with a hippopotamus and
alligator waiting below. The play area also will feature a
crawl-through log, toddler slide and spider web.
The $1.4 million renovation project—funded by pool
revenue—is designed to keep the facility fresh and exciting
for years to come.
The newly renovated aquatic center opens Saturday,
June 8. For more information, see page 10.
Playground Program 22
Family Jamboree 22
Sports Spectacular 22
Safety camp 22
Bike Trekkers 23
Nature camp 23
Fab 4 and 5 23
Become a magician 23
Balloon sculpture 23
IronKids Triathlon 24
July 4 parade 24
John Philip Sousa Memorial Band 24
Reserve a park 24
Adopt-A-Park 24
Edina Garden Council 25
Edina Historical Society 25
Firearm safety training 25
Minnesota Vikings Training Camp 25
Fishing clinic 25
Policies, youth and adult activities 26
Registration forms and information 27
Important telephone numbers and addresses 29
Hearing assistance/accessibility 29
Park and Recreation Department staff 29
Edina City Council 29
Park Board 29
Park Board meetings 29
Park and facility addresses, walking and bicycle paths 30
Front and back cover photographs by Mark Bloom
Inside photographs by Mark Bloom, Polly Norman
and area residents
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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. 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 two 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 two days in advance.
Purchasers under 18 years old must show sufficient proof of
residency or be accompanied by a parent.
RRAFMAR nni F cntiRsE 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)
RRAFMAR RFP,111ATMN COIIRSF GRFFN FFFS
Patron Non-patron
18 holes $23 $31
9 holes $13 $18
RRAFMAR FXFCIITIVF COl1RSF C-IRFFN FEES
Patron Non-patron
Adult $9
$11
Junior $7 $8
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 two 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. Also
available is the Mizuno club fitting system conducted by a
teaching professional.
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 Club-
house 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 every day. 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.
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.
$FSSION ONF
Registration begins April 13. Participants may register at
the Braemar Pro Shop or by calling (952) 826-6799.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting June 10 10, 11 a.m.; 1, 2 p.m.
Tuesdays starting June 11 2 p.m.
Wednesdays starting June 12 9, 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.
Thursdays starting June 13 10, 11 a.m.; 1 p.m.
Fridays starting June 14 9, 11 a.m.
SESSION TWO
Registration begins June 3. Participants may register at the
Braemar Pro Shop or by calling (952) 826-6799.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting July 15 9, 11 a.m.; 1 p.m.
Tuesdays starting July 16 10 a.m.; 2 p.m.
Wednesdays starting July 17 9, 10 am.; 2 p.m.
Thursdays starting July 18 10 a.m.; 1 p.m.
Fee
The fee for junior golf lessons is $40 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 14 through July 26, excluding July 5. (Rain
make-up is Aug. 2.) 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, 2001. 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 and older as of June 14,
2002. 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,
April 13. Space is limited.
Junior golf registration and orientation
Braemar will conduct an orientation and registration session for
youth golfers and their parents Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m.
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 6.
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 $115. 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 6.
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.
SESSION ONF—SPRING 2002
Registration begins March 1. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate classes are available.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting April 15 10 a.m.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays starting April 16 10 am.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays starting April 17 10 am.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays starting April 18 10 am.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
Fridays starting April 19 10 am.; 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays starting April 20 9, 10 a.m.
SFSSION TWO —SPRING 2002
Registration begins March 1. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate classes are available.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays/Wednesdays
starting April 29
10 a.m.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays
starting April 30
10 a.m.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
SFSSION THRFE—SUMMFR 2002
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 20
Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
starting May 21
FACILITIES
SFSSION FOUR—SUMMER 2002
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 10 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays starting June 11 11 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays starting June 12 9 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays starting June 13 9, 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Fridays starting June 14 9, 10 am.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays starting June 15 9, 10 a.m. (
,SFSSION FIVE—SUMMFR 2002
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 24 10 am.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays starting June 25 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
SFSSION SIX—SUMMFR 2002
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 15 10 am.; 6, 7 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays starting July 16 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m.
Golf lesson cancellation policy
Braemar Golf Course will not issue refunds to those cancelling
group golf lessons four or fewer days before the start of their
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.
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, call the pro shop at (952) 826-6799.
Rules and etiquette clinics
Braemar Golf Course will conduct a series of basic rules and
etiquette clinics, which include videotapes; demonstrations;
and discussion of scoring, rules, equipment and maintaining
handicaps. The series consists of two classes, two hours each.
For dates and times, stop at the pro shop or call
(952) 826-6799. The fee for the two-class series is $25.
Women's leagues
Braemar offers options for women interested in a golf league.
Membership is limited to Edina residents. 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.)-Pam Moody-(952) 920-6497
Westwood Women-(nine-hole, Mon. p.m.)-Linda Gilligan-
(952) 943-2353
Tuesday Clubbers-(nine-hole, Tues. a.m.)-Virginia Anthony-
(952) 935-3768 6
EWGA-(18- and nine-hole, Tues. a.m.)-Anna Brooks-
(952) 829-1806
Braemar Women-(18-hole, Wed. a.m.)-Evy Schneider-
(952) 933-6332
Braemar Women-(nine-hole, Wed. a.m.)-Jean Reisner-
(952) 941-6128
Braemar Women Twilight-(nine-hole, Thurs. p.m.)-Cecilia
Motzko-(952) 925-2222
Bowling Green-(18-hole, Thurs. a.m.)-Joanne Gordon-
(952) 920-4494, Kathy Peterson-(952) 927-8367
Bowling Green-(nine-hole, Thurs. a.m.)-Ardis Wexler-
(952) 925-2097
BRAFMAR FXECUTIVE COURSE
Golden Gals-(Mon. a.m.)-Bea Jones-(952) 944-6219
Newcomers-(Tues. a.m.)-Kathy Cross-Bernard-(952) 942-5314
Par 3 Swingers-(Tues. and Wed. a.m.)-Cindy Bray-
(952) 929-2887
Sunshine Gals-(Wed. p.m.)-Carol Oltmans-(952) 432-1786
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 62 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 Gary Soule at (952) 925-5053.
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.
Braemar Golf Dome
The golf dome houses an indoor golf range and other activities.
The range-230 feet long and 75 feet high—contains 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.
GOI F-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.)
GOI F BY TIME 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.
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Celebrating 25 years of
quality arts education, the
Edina Art Center offers
creative visual arts
experiences for all ages and
abilities. 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 tinting
YOUTH CLASSFS
Clay Media arts
Cartooning Puppetry
Drawing Adaptive recreation classes
Print-making Jewelry summer art camps
Rosemaling Hanukkah and Christmas workshops
Theater arts
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 two days in advance.
For reservations to the Richards Golf Course, call
(612) 915-6606.
RICHARDS EXFCUTIVE COURSF GRFEN 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 2002 include music for
preschoolers on Feb. 9; participation in the 50th and France Art
Fair June 7-9; an Art Center open house from 5:30-10:30 p.m.
July 4; art tours; and a holiday arts and crafts sale
Nov. 4-Dec. 23.
The Peggy Kelly Media Arts Studios feature a portrait studio,
computer graphics classes, a tearoom 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 CFNTFR HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 am-1 p.m.
For more information about the Art Center and its programs,
call (612) 915-6600.
FACILITIES
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
bentgrass 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
The Senior Center, now ocated at 5701 Normandale Road, will
move to a new facility at 5201 Eden Ave. (Grand View Square)
in spring 2002. The new Senior Center will host recreational,
educational, health and social service events Mondays through
Fridays. For a nominal annual membership fee, participants
receive a newsletter and priority registration for trips and tours.
Among the activities are:
S ENIOR CENTFR CI ASSFS
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Line dancing
Whittling
Exercise
With 1,500 members
and a variety of activities,
the Edina Senior Center offers
something
for everyone
55 and older.
Defensive driving
Bridge lessons
Creative writing
HEALTH-RFLATED PROGRAMS
Health screenings Free hearing tests
Podiatrist Flu shot clinic
Health seminars Free blood pressure checks
Vial of Life Health insurance counseling
SENIOR CENTER ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Trips and tours Book clubs
Needletalk 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 Scrabble
Walking group Twin Cities Harmonica Society
Bridge Bridge, cribbage, 500 tournaments
Spinning wheels bicyclists Free income tax preparation
Also available is the Senior Center luncheon program, which
meets at noon Mondays through Fridays at 7151 York Ave. S.
Seniors must make reservations by calling (952) 893-1448 two
working days in advance.
Call (952) 928-4580 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.
WINTER ICE SKATE
RFNTAI /CONCFSSION 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.
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 FFES
Daily wristband $4
(Required for pool, track and ice rink)
Skate rental $1.50
(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 $35 per session.
TOT SKATING I FSSON CATEGORIFS
(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;
SKATING I FSSON SCHFDUI F
The Winter I session begins the week of Jan. 8. Winter II begins
the week of Feb. 12, and Winter III begins the week of March 26.
All sessions continue for five weeks. The following schedule
applies to all three sessions:
Tuesday classes
9:45-10:30 a.m. Tot 1 and 2
10:30-11:15 a.m. Tot 3, Pre-Alpha, Alpha
Wednesday classes
9:45-10:30 a.m. Tot 1 and 2
10:30-11:15 a.m. Tot 3, Pre-Alpha, Alpha
4:15-5 p.m. Tot 1
5-5:45 Tot 2 and 3
5:45-6:30 p.m. Tot 1
Thursday classes
4 1:45 p.m. Tot 1 and 2
4:45-5:30 p.m. Tot 3 and Pre-Alpha
5:30-6:15 p.m. Tot 1
6:15-7 p.m. Tot 2
7-7:45 p.m. Tot 3 and Pre-Alpha
7:45-8:30 p.m. Alpha, Beta and Gamma
Youth skating lesson registration
Register in-person at Edinborough Park. Sign up early, since
classes fill fast. For more information, call (952) 442-8490.
ACILITIES FACILITIE
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Splash into summer at the
newly renovated Edina
Aquatic Center. Swoosh
down a twisting body slide
or 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 dg 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 residents
an incentive for purchasing season passes early. Families or
individuals purchasing passes by May 1 receive a $10 discount
on the following rates:
OPEN SWIMMING RATF5
Resident Non-resident
Individual pass $50 $60
Family pass
2 people $80 $95
3 people $110 $130
4 people $140 $165
5 people $170 $200
6 people $200 $235
7 people $230 $270
8 people $260 $305
Daily admission $7 $7
Admission after 6 p.m. $5 $5
The pass is non-transferable and includes children of all ages,
nannies, foreign exchange students and grandchildren.
Pool hours
For its 2002 season, the Edina Aquatic Center will open
Saturday, June 8, and close Sunday, Aug. 25.
JUNE/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.
I AP SWIMMING HOURS (ENTIRE SEASON)
Monday-Thursday 6-8 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
FOURTH OF JUI Y HOURS
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Learn to Swim program
The Edina Aquatic Center encourages children ages 6 and
older to enroll in swimming lessons, offered at the facility
during June and July.
SWIMMING LESSON CATEGORIES
Level 2: Primary Skills Students who are comfortable putting their
heads in the water and providing locomotion when supported;
(Level 1 water adjustment dasses are no longer offered at the
Edina Aquatic Center.)
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
FSSION ONE
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m.
June 17-June 27 10:45-11:15 a.m.
SESSION TWO
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m.
July 8-July 18 10:45-11:15 a.m.
SESSION THREE
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m.
July 22-Aug. 1 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Registration
To register, see page 27.
Fee
The Learn to Swim fee is $65 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 through August. The arena also offers
single-session admission to both residents and non-residents.
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 2-4 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.ci.edina.mn.usipark/arenahome.htm. 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.cledina.mmus/park/arenahome.htm.
All schedules listed below are subject to change.
AGE 4 THROUGH KINDER ARTEN
(Boys and girls)
Days Times
Tuesdays 9:30-10 a.m.
1:30-2 p.m.
2-2:30 p.m.
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. Phone and mail registrations are not accepted.
OPEN SKATING RATES Saturdays 11-11:30 a.m.
Resident Non-resident Employed in Edina Fee The fee is to be determined and will vary depending upon
session length. Individual pass $65 $75 $65
Family pass GRADE SCHOOL AND ABOVE
2 people $75 $90 $75 (Boys and girls)
3 people $80 $95 $80
4 people $85 $100 $85 Category Days Times
5 people $90 $105 $90 Girls—USFSA Basic 1-4 Saturdays 11:30 a.m.-noon
6 people $95 $110 $95 Girls—USFSA Basic 2-7 Saturdays noon-12:30 p.m.
7 people $100 $115 $100 Boys & girls—USFSA Saturdays 12:30-1 p.m.
Single-session
admission
$3 $3 $3 Hockey 1-2, ages 6 and up
Fee The fee is to be determined and will vary depending upon
Skate rental $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 session length.
SUMMER HOURS E G ISTRAT ION DATES
(mid-June through mid-August) First session: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002 5-8 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday 6:45-7:45 p.m. Second session: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 5-8 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m. Third session: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002 5-8 p.m.
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FAUILIIILS FACILITIES
Boys and girls ages 7-18
can participate in the all-
American sport of baseball,
offered by the Edina
Baseball Association.
Players may sign up for
leagues either by their ages
as of Aug. 1, or by the grade level they have
finished. Games are Mondays through Sundays.
Leagues are available in the following categories:
Pony League (Coach-Pitch League) for 7-year-olds (first graders) will
practice and play games three days per week (between 11 a.m. and
3 p.m.) at Lake Cornelia.
Cactus League (Jug Ball League) for 8-year-olds (second and third
graders) will continue to teach baseball fundamentals. Players will hit
pitches from a pitching machine. Cactus League teams practice and
play games three days per week (between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.) at
Normandale Park.
Grapefruit League (Kid Pitch) is for 9-year-olds (third graders). This is
the Edina Baseball Association's first year of live pitching and
catching. Players practice and play games three times per week. All
practices and games are at Countryside Park and Cornelia School
between the hours of 9 am. and 1 p.m.
Northern League is for 10-year-olds (fourth graders). House league
teams will be divided equally into rosters of 12 or 13 players. Games
are scheduled for Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Several
teams will be selected to play in weekend tournaments.
National League is for 11-year-olds (fifth graders). House league
teams are divided equally into rosters of 12 or 13 players. The
association will hold tryouts to select players for traveling teams that
play in an evening league and in three weekend tournaments.
American League is for 12-year-olds (sixth graders). House league
teams are divided equally into rosters of 12 or 13 players. Games are
Monday and Thursday evenings. The association will hold tryouts to
select players for traveling teams that play in an evening league and
in three weekend tournaments.
Prairie League is for 13-year-olds (seventh graders). House league
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 and under-15 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.
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Players ages 6 to 11 can improve and practice their soccer
skills at a camp under the direction of Phil Nell, Minnesota
Thunder assistant coach and coaching director of the Edina
Soccer Club.
In addition to instruction, participants will play a variety of
games such as soccer baseball, soccer golf and soccer boccie
ball. Each day will feature an exciting new contest.
The first session of soccer camp is June 17-21 from 9:30 a.m.
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. Many teams travel
outside Minnesota for one of these tournaments. Players in the
fall program play one or two games per weekend. Most
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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 through the Edina Soccer
Association web site at www.edinasoccer.org. Registration for
summer begins in mid-January, and registration for fall begins
the first week of July. Space is limited. All registrations will be
processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Help wanted
Adults or older students who are interested in serving as soccer
coaches or referees should visit the association's web site at
www.edinasoccer.org.
to noon. The second session is July 15-19 from 9:30 a.m. to
noon. Both sessions are at the Creek Valley soccer fields.
Registration
For a camp brochure and registration form, call Ed MacHolda
at (952) 826-0431.
Fee
The fee for soccer camp is $63 per student per camp.
traveling soccer teams practice two or more times per week.
Players are selected at tryout sessions. Details about tryouts
vary from team to team.
Registration
For information about tryouts and the registration process, see
the Edina Soccer Club web site at www.edinasoccer.org.
Fee
Soccer Club fees consist of a club-wide base charge for all
players and an additional team charge, determined by the
expenses of the individual team. Fees for summer teams
generally range from $250 to $500 or higher (if teams travel
outside the state). Fall season fees usually range from $75 to
$100. Participants pay additional fees for indoor winter training
and tryouts.
The EGAA offers a recreational volleyball program for girls in
grades five through ten. The eight-week program emphasizes
fun, sportsmanship, teamwork and learning; no volleyball
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.
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.
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teams are divided equally into rosters of 12 or 13 players. Games are
Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The association will
conduct tryouts to select players for traveling teams that play in an
evening league and in three weekend tournaments.
Pacific Coast League is for 14- and 15-year-olds (eighth and ninth
graders). House league teams will be divided equally into rosters of
12 or 13 players. Games are Monday and Wednesday evenings. The
association will hold tryouts to select players for traveling teams that
play in an evening league and in weekend tournaments.
Senior Rec. Team is for 16- to 18-year-olds (tenth through twelfth
graders). House League players are divided into equal teams and
play about 20 games in the Western Community Senior Rec. League.
Mickey Mantle Team is for advanced 16-year-olds. The association
conducts tryouts to select players for the team, which competes in
the Mickey Mantle League and in weekend tournaments.
American Legion Team is for advanced 16- to 18-year-old players. The
association will hold tryouts to select players for the American
Legion team, which plays in an American Legion League and in
weekend tournaments.
Registration
Registration forms will be mailed in February. Walk-in
registration day is at Edina City Hall Sunday, March 3. The
registration deadline is March 29.
For more information, visit the Edina Baseball Association
web site at www.edinabaseball.com.
Fee
The fee for recreational baseball is typically $125. A surcharge
is added for traveling players. Scholarships are available, based
on need. Scholarship forms are available at the Edina Park and
Recreation Department office.
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YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS
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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 girds 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 Mayo at (952) 927-8632.
Registration
Registration for the regular league is Saturday, March 9, from
10 am. to noon and Wednesday, March 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
at the Edina City Hall council room. Players may request one
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.
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 31. The league will not honor teammate requests
during late registration. In addition, there is a $10 late
registration fee after March 13. After March 31, players will not
be guaranteed a spot on a team.
For more information, call Richard Weinberg at
(952) 929-8029.
Fees
The fee for first and second grade players is $40. The fee for
players grade three and up is $60. There is an additional fee to
play on a tournament team. Scholarships are available, based
on need.
Volunteers needed
In 2001, more than 100 coaches dedicated their time and
talents. To volunteer as a coach or to ask about board
volunteer opportunities, call the Edina Park and Recreation
Department at (952) 826-0367.
Umpire opportunities
Anyone interested in umpire opportunities should call Richard
Weinberg at (952) 929-8029.
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 Harriet Peterson at
(952) 920-6127 or Kurt Meyer at (952) 944-0471. 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.
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.
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Youth ages 5-17 can learn the captivating game of tennis from
certified professional instructors. 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 $26.75.
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 $37.75.
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 $37.75.
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 $37.75.
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
Edina Swim Club teams
The Edina Swim Club operates year-round, with a break in late
August and early September. The club offers ability-based
groups for ages 6 and up. The club also offers a master's pro-
gram 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 or write to the Edina Swim Club;
4445 W. 77th St., Suite 240, Edina, MN 55435.
Fee
The cost of the program varies based on team placement.
Please call or write for an information packet.
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.
CI ASS SCHEDULE
Category Times
Pee Wee 9-9:45 am. 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.
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YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS
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YOUTH SPORTS
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For boys and girls ages 10 to 16, the City of Edina offers two
levels of 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. Matches will
be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
All practices are at the Edina Community Center. Home
matches are at the community center or Edina High School
tennis courts. Parents or guardians provide transportation to
away matches in nearby communities.
Practices begin June 12. The season concludes with a state-
wide tournament the end of July. Players will receive match
schedules during the first week of practice.
Registration
For registration information, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for the league is $64.75, including tennis balls, a
year-long USTA membership, a 2002 USTA team tennis t-shirt
and a chance to participate in a state-wide tournament held in
Bloomington the last weekend of July.
Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon, concluding with a pizza party
and tournament the last day.
Registration
For information, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for tennis camp is $79.50.
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.edinafootball.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. 5, through
Friday, Aug. 9, for
beginning and
intermediate-level players
ages 8 to 13.
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The EGAA offers a fun tennis program for girls who have
completed grades five through nine.
The program is for advanced beginners through
intermediate players interested in playing doubles tennis in a
recreational environment and improving their game. Players
should know the rules of the game and have serving and
hitting experience.
The program combines doubles play and drills. Players meet
twice a week for five weeks beginning in June.
Registration
In April, the EGAA will mail registration forms to girls in grades
five through nine who live or attend school in Edina.
Participants should return forms to the Edina Park and
Recreation Department or watch for registration day. The girls
will hear about placement in mid-May.
Coaches needed
EGAA programs rely on dedicated volunteers. To volunteer, or
to receive additional information about the program, call the
Edina Park and Recreation Department at (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.
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 2002) 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.
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. The
tournament will be in the afternoons and early evenings
Aug. 12-16.
Fee
The fee for the junior tournament is $13 per singles player and
$20 per doubles team in each age division.
Y' H SPORTS
The Edina Hockey
Association invites youth
born on or before June 30,
1996, to enjoy organized
hockey. The volunteer
organization is led by
President Steve Brown.
Players are divided by age as follows:
BOYS' PROGRAM
Mites born 7/1/93-6/30/96
Squirts born 7/1/91-6/30/93
Pee Wees born 7/1/89-6/30/91
Bantams born 7/1/87-6/30/89
Under-16 born 7/1/85-6/30/87
Junior Gold born 7/1/83-6/30/87
GIRLS' PROGRAM
Under-10 born 1/1/92-12/31/93
Under-12 born 1/1/90-12/31/91
Under-15 born 1/1/87-12/31/89
All teams except Mites play in District VI against other area
teams. Mites participate in a program that incorporates skill
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
development, regular practices and scrimmages with other in-
house mite teams.
Registration
The annual Mite Night registration will be at Braemar Arena
from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Registration for all other
boys' and girls' programs will be at the arena from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 5, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7.
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.edinahockeyassociation.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.edinabasketball.com 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 and fun. Rules are modified to
ensure equal playing time for everyone.
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
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 2002) who live or
For girls in grades five through eight interested in competitive
basketball, the City of Edina offers the Girls' Traveling
Basketball Association (EGTBA).
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.
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 starting at noon. The
program meets June 21-July 19, with no games on July 5.
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.
The club also offers Team Braemar, synchronized skating
lines of young men and women of varying ages and skills.
These lines participate in local and national competitions and
appear in local events.
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.
Registration
Registration materials and additional information will be mailed
during the summer. Tryouts typically take place the first week
of school.
Fee
Fees are to be determined. The fee for the previous season
was $305 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
Teams should register by June 12 at the Edina Park and
Recreation Department office. Game schedules will be mailed
June 14.
Fee
The fee for 3 vs. 3 basketball is $15 per team or $5 per
individual.
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 Follies.
For more information, call Linda Kieffer, club president, at
(952) 942-7415 or visit the web site at www.braemarfsc.org.
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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 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 11, and ends Thursday,
June 27. Session two begins Tuesday, July 9, and ends
Thursday, July 25.
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
provides an opportunity for participants to improve their game
For softball enthusiasts, the Edina Park and Recreation
Department offers adult slow-pitch leagues, which play from
May to July. Men's, women's and mixed leagues are available.
Registration materials will be available beginning Feb. 1.
The deadline for team registration is Wednesday, Feb. 20.
For more information, call the Edina Vark and Recreation office
Men age 35 and over can
play for the Edina Grays
Baseball Club. The club
plays in an 11-team metro
league and within a 32-
team state-wide
association.
The City of Edina is proud to offer a U.S. Tennis Association
(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. 5-9.
For adult volleyball players, the City of Edina offers both
women's and mixed leagues. Games will be Wednesday
evenings from late October through early March. All women's
league members must live or work in Edina. At least half the
players on a mixed team must live or work in the city.
Individuals interested in being placed on a team should
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. Games
are run by two team captains.
Leagues are divided by age and ability, with 20-29 year-old
hockey players in the gold division, 30-40 year-old former high
school or college players in the silver division and age 30 and
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For teens and adults looking for winter recreation, the mixed
broomball league offers fun for everyone. Teams in the
recreational league 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.
For information or registration materials, call the Park and
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Registration
Interested individuals should pick up application forms from
the Edina Park and Recreation Department. The entry deadline
is Thursday, July 25.
Fee
The fee is $16 per singles player and $20 per doubles team.
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.
up recreational players in the bronze division.
Interested adults should contact the Park and Recreation
Department at (952) 826-0431 by mid-November. Participants
must be at least 20 years old.
Fee
The fee is $250 per team. Teams are limited to 12-player
rosters.
Recreation Department at (952) 826-0431 by mid-November.
Fee
The fee is $250 per team. Teams are limited to 20-player
rosters.
League play is in June and July, with a state championship
tournament in August. The league includes players of all skill
levels. For information, call Bill Comiskey at (952) 938-5421.
at (952) 826-0367.
Individuals interested in being placed on a team should call
the Edina 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.
and meet other players.
Intermediate classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from
7 to 8:15 p.m. at the Edina Community Center tennis courts.
Each session is three weeks long. Session one begins
Wednesday, June 12, and ends Wednesday, June 26. Session
two begins Monday, July 8, and ends Wednesday, July 24.
Registration
For information on registering for beginning or
intermediate/advanced lessons, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for beginning or intermediate instruction is $37.75 per
session.
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
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.
Teams or individuals interested in either program should
contact the department at (952) 826-0431 by mid-September.
Teams will be divided into leagues and play once a week, on
Wednesday evenings. Open gym begins Oct. 9, and five-man
league play begins Nov. 6.
Fee
The fee is $430 per team. Teams are limited to 12-player
rosters.
Fee
Dues are $20 per year.
From five-man basketball
to less-competitive
open gym play, the
Edina Park and
Recreation Department
offers a program for
everyone.
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ADULT ATHLETICS
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ADULT ATHLETICS
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).
From softball to horseshoe, soccer to croquet, play your
favorite sports while learning new skills and good
sportsmanship. Amorig the possible sports and activities are
basketball, tennis, soccer, biking, volleyball, lacrosse, croquet,
bocci ball, marbles and horseshoe.
Sports Spectacular is available to youth ages 9-12. The
program meets from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Mondays and
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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
8:30 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 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 and
activities presented in a fun, entertaining style that encourages
Days/dates Locations
Mondays and Wednesdays Arden Park
June 17-July 24 Highlands Park
Walnut Ridge Park
Strachauer Park
Normandale Park
Tingdale Park
Tuesdays and Thursdays Countryside Park*
June 18-July 25 Garden Park
(No program July 4) Lewis Park
Weber Park
Pamela Park
Comelia School
T. Lea Todd Park
*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 $20 per session.
Family Jamboree
It's the playground program's grand finale! Playground
program participants and their families are invited to the
annual Family Jamboree from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25,
at Kenneth Rosland Park (formerly Lake Cornelia Park). The
free celebration will feature games, entertainment,
refreshments and family fun.
Wednesdays, June 24-July 17, at Countryside Park. Participants
meet at the warming house.
Fee
The fee for Sports Spectacular is $30 per person.
Registration
To register, see page 27. Register early; space is limited.
children to participate. The 2001 camp included visits from
Sparky and McGruff, Missing Children MN, Hennepin County
Water Patrol, NSP-Excel Energy and Carl Spring from Fox 29
News. The Edina Fire and Police departments also offered
exciting sessions.
Registration
To register, see page 27.
This exciting, fast-paced bike club is for youth ages 10-15.
Participants join staff for rides and visits to sites, including the
public works building, Lake Calhoun and more. Club
members provide their own bicycles, helmets, water and
snacks and must dress for the weather. All rides begin and
end at Weber Park. The program meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Children ages 6 to 10 can discover nature at a four-day camp
from Tuesday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 2.
Campers will enjoy fun games and crafts, learn about
insects, learn about weather, go fishing, search for pet rocks
and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Campers will meet at Rosland Park (formerly Lake Cornelia
Park) picnic shelter and use the park grounds and walking path.
Friday's activities include swimming at the Edina Aquatic Center.
Participants should bring a bag lunch with a beverage each
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
four sessions are available:
SFSSION ONE
Mondays and Wednesdays Cornelia School Park
June 24-July 17
SFSSION TWO
Mondays and Wednesdays Normandale Park
June 24-July 17
Children can learn to perform tricks by taking lessons from a
professional magician. Groups of 15 or fewer students will
learn to perform and present magic and talk in front of groups.
The class meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 2:15-4:15 p.m.
Aug. 13-15 at Walnut Ridge Park. Participants will meet at the
warming house.
Experienced magician Matt Dunn will teach children the art of
balloon sculpting. Children will learn to sculpt such favorites as
rabbits, alligators and parrots and to perform in front of a
group. The class meets from noon-2 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14 at
Walnut Ridge Park. Participants will meet at the warming
house.
Fridays June 21-July 19, with no ride July 5.
Registration
To register for Bike Trekkers call (952) 826-0437 by June 13.
Fee
The fee is $24 per participant.
day. A cooler is available. On Friday, campers should bring
swim suits and towels. In case of inclement weather, call
(952) 826-0368.
Registration
To register, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for nature camp is $55 per person.
SESSION THRFE
Tuesdays and Thursdays Comelia School Park
June 25-July 18
(No class July 4)
SFSSION FOUR
Tuesdays and Thursdays Normandale Park
June 25-July 18
(No class July 4)
Registration
To register for Fab 4 and 5, see page 27.
Fee
The fee is $48 for the Monday/Wednesday class and $42 for
the Tuesday/Thursday class.
Registration
To register, call the Edina Park and Recreation Department at
(952) 826-0437.
Fee
The fee is $28 per participant, including all materials.
Registration
To register, call the Edina Park and Recreation Department at
(952) 826-0437.
Fee
The fee is $19 per participant, including all materials.
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Youth ages 7 to 14 have
the opportunity to
challenge themselves by
swimming, bicycling and
running in the IronKids
Triathlon at Rosland Park
(formerly Lake Cornelia
Park) Sunday, Aug. 18.
This is the second year the City of Edina is the local host for
The City of Edina Fourth of July parade offers something old,
something new, something red, white.and blue. The parade—
less than one mile long—begins at 10 a.m. behind Edina City
Hall and ends at the U.S. Bank parking lot at 50th and Halifax.
The Fourth of July Parade Committee encourages veterans
and non-veterans and members of associations, civic
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.
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 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
the national IronKids Bread Triathlon.
Participants are divided into the junior division for ages 7 to
10 and the senior division for ages 11 to 14. Sanctioned by
USA Triathlon, the junior event includes a 100-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
To register or receive an IronKids Triathlon brochure, call Ed
MacHolda at (952) 826-0431.
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
by June 15.
Other residents are invited to participate as active
spectators—clapping, cheering and waving flags. Viewers can
fill the sidewalks west of Wooddale and 50th to the back of the
Edina Community Library. Typically, the parade route is less
crowded west of the intersection of Wooddale and 50th.
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.
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 more information, call (952) 826-0367 voice or
(952) 826-0379 TTY.
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 a historic museum
at Arneson Park (4711 West 70th St.). The museum is open
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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 be Tuesday,
April 2, through Tuesday, May 14. The second session will be
Tuesday, Aug. 6, through Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Children and adults are invited to join friends and neighbors
for a weekday trip to watch the Vikings prepare for a
successful season. An air-conditioned coach bus will take the
group to a Vikings practice in Mankato sometime in August.
Participants should bring their cameras and paper for
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Children can learn the art of fishing at fishing clinics held at
the pier 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. In addition to instruction, each child will
receive a fishing starter tackle box.
The City will offer one clinic in June and another in July. For
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 and
donations. For more information, call Betty Workinger at
(952) 922-7152.
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to
noon and by special appointment. Displays cover the
beginning of the Irish community at Cahill in 1854 and the
development of the Edina Mills 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.
Participants who successfully complete either session will
receive a Minnesota DNR safety certificate.
Fee
The fee for firearm safety training is $10.
Registration
To register for firearm safety training, see page 27.
autographs. The cost will be about $16 per person, including
the bus and a pizza lunch.
The date will be available after the NFL establishes its 2002
schedule. For more information, or to place your name on a
mailing list, call (952) 826-0367.
more information, or to place your name on a mailing list, call
the Park and Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367.
Registration is limited, so call early.
Fee
The fee is $5 per child. Adults are free—and welcome.
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It's blazing trumpets, screaming woodwinds and thundering Sunday, April 28 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
drums...It's the sensational sound of the 1st John Philip Sousa Sunday, May 19 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
Memorial Band—back in the city's parks for its 32nd season.
Edina's own town band will perform at the following times
Sunday, June 16
Thursday, July 4
Sunday, July 14
7 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
Centennial Lakes Park
Rosland Park
Centennial Lakes Park
and locations: Sunday, Aug. 18 8:30 p.m. Centennial Lakes Park
Dates Times Locations Sunday, Sept. 29 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
Sunday, Jan. 27 7 p.m. Edinborough Park Sunday, Oct. 27 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
Sunday, Feb. 24 7 p.m. Edinborough Park Sunday, Nov. 24 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
Sunday, March 24 ' 7 p.m. Edinborough Park
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First name Last name Age Sex
Address City Zip code
Parent's or guardian's name Home phone Work phone
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Swim lessons, tennis, playground program, nature camp,
Fab 4 and 5, firearm safety and safety camp
Use the following form only for Edina Aquatic Center swim lessons,
tennis, playground program, nature camp, Fab 4 and 5, firearm safety and
safety camp registration. Please do not use this form for golf lessons or
athletic association registrations.
Please complete one form per registrant per class:
Program name
Playground only: park name
Swimming only: session level time
Tennis only: session level day time
Firearm safety only: session
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.
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
ensure a positive experience and the accommodation of
individual needs, call the adaptive recitation supervisor at (952)
826-0433 voice or (952) 826-0379 TTY at least three weeks
before the program starts.
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Actors of all abilities will join at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 9 to
present a musical production by Janet Beard. Adopted from
Barbara Redlin's Talents and Tunes Together, the uplifting
performance will leave audiences with a deeper understanding
of the special gifts everyone offers. The activity is funded, in
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A variety of summer day camps meet the individual needs and
interests of teens with disabilities. Programs include theater and
art, nature, and fitness. For information, call (612) 826-0433
voice or (612) 826-0379,TTY
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.
Adaptive Recreation*Learning Exchange
The cities and school districts of Edina, Eden Prairie,
Bloomington and Richfield work together to provide recreation
and education for people of all abilities. This cooperative is the
Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange (AR&LE). 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.
The AR&LE offers a variety of programs. Examples are:
part, by a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
and matching grants from the Edina Rotary Club and
Transportation Resource to Aid Independent Living. For
information, or to mentor a participant, call (952) 826-0433
voice or (952) 826-0379 TN.
Fee
The fee varies for each camp.
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Swim lessons, tennis, playground program, nature camp,
Fab 4 and 5, firearm safety and safety camp
Use the following form only for Edina Aquatic Center swim lessons,
tennis, playground program, nature camp, Fab 4 and 5, firearm safety and
safety camp registration. Please do not use this form for golf lessons or
athletic association registrations.
Please complete one form per registrant per class:
First name Last name Age Sex
Address City Zip code
Parent's or guardian's name Home phone Work phone
Program name
Playground only: park name
Swimming only: session level time
Tennis only: session level day time
Firearm safety only: session
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.
Braemar Golf Course will host the popular adaptive golf
league. The league meets Friday evenings. Registration begins
in early March.
The league needs volunteers and encourages family
members and friends to join the fun. For information, call
The AR&LE offers a variety of social programs for youth, teens
and adults with disabilities. Groups take exciting trips to
restaurants, museums, dances, sporting events and other
attractions. Also available is a Wednesday night adult drop-in
center and a Saturday night out teen program.
(952) 826-0433 voice or (952) 826-0379 TTY.
Fee
The fee for the Braemar Adaptive Golf League is $75 per
session for residents of Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie and
Richfield and $80 for non-residents.
For more information, call (952) 826-0433 voice or
(952) 826-0379 Try.
Fee
Social group fees vary with each program.
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Use the above enrollment forms to register by mail for Edina
Aquatic Center swimming lessons, tennis instruction, tennis
camp, tennis league, playground programs, safety camp, Fab 4
and 5, firearm safety and nature camp. To register for other
activities, see individual program descriptions on the preceding
pages of this book.
Mail-in registration begins Monday, Feb. 4. 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.
ADAPTIVE 27 REGISTRATION FORMS
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Dennis Maetzold, mayor Scot Housh Linda Masica
Michael Kelly James Hovland
Tom White, chair Floyd Grabiel Karla Sitek
Andrew Finsness George Klus Michael Damman
David Fredlund Linda Presthus Ardis Wexler
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) 826-6794
6364 John Harris Dr.
Centennial Lakes Park—(952) 832-6790
7499 France Ave. S.
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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,
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John Keprios, director
Ed MacHolda, assistant director
Donna Tilsner, recreation supervisor
Susan Weigle, seniors recreation supervisor
Susie Miller, adaptive recreation supervisor
John Valliere, Braemar golf manager
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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
4711 W 70th St.
Edina Senior Center—(612) 928-4580
5701 Normandale Rd.
Edinborough Park—(952) 832-6790
7700 York Ave. S.
Fred Richards Golf Course—(612) 915-6606
7640 Parklawn Ave.
(952) 826-0379 TTY.
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) 826-0362 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
each month in the Edina City Hall council chambers. These
meetings are open to the public.
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CITY DIRECTORY
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
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 information 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.
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REGISTRATION FORMS
OPEN SPACE AREAS
40, Lincoln Drive Floodplain
41. Garden Park Addition
42. Krahl Hill
43. Moore property
Highway 169 E.
South and West Garden Park
Arctic Way and Vernon Ave.
S. Melody Park
Edina park land and open space totals 1,552 acres.
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BICYCI F AND WAI KING 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 SHELTER RESERVATIONS
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 $100.
Reservations assure space in the shelter, but
not exclusive use.
1. Alden Park
2. Arden Park
3. Arneson Acres Park
4. Birchcrest Park
5. Braemar Park (Courtney Fields)
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
6750 Belmore Ln,
5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
4711 W. 70th St.
6016 Hansen Rd.
730 Hwy. 169 S.
5901 Olinger Blvd.
4510 Browndale Ave.
7479 France Ave. S.
5700 Chowen Ave. S.
7142 Cornelia Dr. II
6240 Tracy Ave. S. •
6301 Gleason Rd.
7700 York Ave. S.
5251 Blake Rd.
5520 Hansen Rd. n
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. n
5801 Londonderry Rd. n
4115 Grimes Ave. S. II • •
50th St. and Browndale Ave.
4500 W. 50th St.
5448 York Ave. S.
7335 York Ave. S. n
EDINA PARKS
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City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
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