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2001 ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY
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Braemar Golf Course 4
Youth and adult programs
Braemar Golf Dome 6
Richards Golf Course 7
Edina Art Center 7
Edina Senior Center 8
Centennial Lakes Park 8
Edina Model Yacht Club
Edinborough Park 9
Edina Aquatic Center 10
Open swimming, swimming lessons
Braemar Arena 11
Open skating, skating lessons
Soccer 12
Soccer camp 12
Edina Soccer Club 12
Volleyball—Edina Girls' Athletic Association (EGAA) 13
Baseball, including coach-pitch 13
Softball 14
Girls' fast-pitch softball 14
Edina Swim Club 15
Tennis 15
Tennis instruction, team tennis leagues, tennis camp,
Edina Classic Tennis Tournament,
Doubles team tennis—EGAA
Football 17
Flag football—EGAA 17
Hockey 18
Basketball 18
House league basketball—EGAA 19
Girls' traveling basketball 19
League of Champs 3 vs. 3 basketball 19
Braemar Figure Skating Club 19
Slow-pitch softball 20
Men's baseball—over 35 20
Tennis 20
Tennis lessons, Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc.,
Edina Classic Open Tennis Tournament
Volleyball 21
Hockey 21
Broomball 21
Basketball 21
Playground Program 22
Family Jamboree 22
Sports Spectacular 22
Safety camp 22
Nature camp 23
Fab 4 and 5 23
Minnesota Vikings Training Camp trip 23
Fishing clinic 23
Edina Historical Society 24
Edina Garden Council 24
Adopt-A-Park 24
Firearm safety training 24
Reserve a park 24
Outdoor skating rinks 25
John Philip Sousa Memorial Band 25
July 4 concert with fireworks
Fourth of July parade 25
Lead Program 25
Photo contest 25
Policies, youth and adult activities 26
Registration forms and information 27
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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
Photographs by
Polly Norman and area residents
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The building of assets in our youth
The City of Edina has launched a major building project requiring the active participation of all residents. The project—
Connecting for Kids—calls upon parents, grandparents, educators, health care workers, clergy, youth leaders, coaches and
residents throughout the community to make a real difference in the lives of our children and adolescents.
The initiative, developed by the Search Institute, identifies 40 assets that are critical to young people's healthy growth and
development. External assets fall into the following categories:
• Support from family and other adults
• Empowerment in the community
• Boundaries and expectations from parents and other adults
• Constructive use of time through participation in music, arts, sports and other school clubs and activities
The Search Institute also identified the following internal assets:
• Commitment to learning and enjoyment of reading
• Positive values like caring, social justice, integrity, honesty, responsibility and restraint
• Social competency and the ability to develop and maintain positive friendships while resisting negative peer pressure
• Positive identity and a sense of purpose and self-esteem
These 40 assets both protect youth against at-risk behaviors and help them thrive. Search Institute research shows that youth with
0-10 assets participate in an average of 8.2 at-risk behaviors, while those with 31-40 assets average 0.7. Conversely, youth with
31-40 assets possess an average of 6.1 thriving indicators, while those with 0-10 assets possess 2.7.
A survey of Edina youth in grades 6 through 12—conducted by the Search Institute—found that 16 percent of youth
experienced 31-40 assets, 40 percent experienced 21-30, 35 percent reported 11-20, and 9 percent reported 0-10. As in other
communities, the survey showed a small but observable decrease in assets among older adolescents (grades 9 through 12).
The good news is that all of us can help build assets and make a difference in the lives of youth. We adults can send cards and
e-mail messages to children and adolescents or invite a young person to play a game or go to the park. We can model and
discuss values and priorities with our children and others and make family time a priority. Some of us can find time to volunteer
as a coach or youth group leader, and all of us can do the easiest thing of all—smile at every child or adolescent we see.
If you are a young person, you can take advantage of challenging opportunities through youth programs and school activities,
get to know adults you respect and admire, and give something back to the community by building a positive relationship with a
younger child.
For more information on this initiative, visit the Connecting for Kids website at www.edina.k12.mn.us/whatsup/assets.htm or call
Doug Johnson at (952) 848-3960 or Christine Weymouth at (952) 848-4949.
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
adyance. 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
(952) 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.
BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE 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)
BRAFMAR REGUI ATION COURSE GREEN FEES
Patron Non-patron
18 holes $22 $30
9 holes $12 $18
BRAFMAR EXECUTIVE COURSE GREEN FFFS
Patron Non-patron
Adult $9 $11
Junior $6.50 $7.50
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
The Braemar Room overlooking the golf course is available for
meetings, banquets, receptions and other events. For
information, call (952) 826-6791. The Clubhouse Grill is open
year-round for light lunches and snacks.
Braemar Driving Range
Golfers also can enjoy the Braemar Driving Range. Before
June 1, the range is open from 8 a.m. to half an hour before
sunset. After June 1, the driving range is open half an hour
after sunrise to half an hour before sunset 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 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 are available.
SESSION ONE
Registration begins March 24. Participants may register at
the Braemar Pro Shop or by calling (952) 826-6799.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting June 11 10, 11 am.; 1, 2 p.m.
Tuesdays starting June 12 2 p.m.
Wednesdays starting June 13 9, 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.
Thursdays starting June 14 10, 11 am.; 1 p.m.
Fridays starting June 15 9, 11 a.m.
FSSION TWO
Registration begins June 1. Participants may register at
the Braemar Pro Shop or by calling (952) 826-6799.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting July 16 9, 11 am.; 1 p.m.
Tuesdays starting July 17 10 am.; 2 p.m.
Wednesdays starting July 18 9, 10 am.; 2 p.m.
Thursdays starting July 19 10 am.; 1 p.m.
Fee
The fee for junior golf lessons is $38 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 15 through Aug. 3, excluding July 6.
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 15,
2001. Participants play at the Braemar and Richards executive
courses. The fee for the executive league is $75.
Junior Golf Development Program
For more serious, experienced golfers ages 13 to 18, Braemar
offers the Junior Golf Development Program. Participants
should have attended group golf classes or have progressed
beyond the introductory stages of golf. The program—conducted
in groups of four students—offers extensive individual attention
and emphasizes player development. Details are available at
the pro shop. Sign-up begins Saturday, March 24. Space is
limited.
Junior golf registration and orientation
Braemar will conduct an orientation and registration session for
youth golfers and their parents Saturday, March 24, 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 7.
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 7.
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 $80.
• 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 $80.
• 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 ONE—SPRING 2001
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 9 10 a.m.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays starting April 10 10 a.m.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays starting April 11 10 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays starting April 12 10 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
Fridays starting April 13 10 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays starting April 14 9, 10 a.m.
FSSION TWO—SPRING 2001
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 23
10 am.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays
starting April 24
10 am.; 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
SESSION THREE—SIIMMFR 2001
Registration begins April 2. 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 May 14
5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays
starting May 15
5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
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SFSSION FOUR—SUMMER 2001
Registration begins April 16. Register at Braemar Pro Shop or by
calling (952) 826-6799. Basic and intermediate classes are available
in all time slots. Advanced dasses are available at 7:30 p.m.
Days/beginning dates Times
Mondays starting June 4 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays starting June 5 10 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays starting June 6 9 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays starting June 7 9, 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Fridays starting June 8 9, 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays starting June 9 9, 10 a.m.
SESSION FIVE—SUMMFR 2001
Registration begins May 29. 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 25 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays starting June 26 10 a.m.; 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
SFSSION SIX—SUMMFR 2001
Registration begins June 26. 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 16 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays starting July 17 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m.
Golf lesson cancellation policy
Braemar Golf Course will not issue refunds to those cancelling
group golf lessons three 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:
RF0111ATION 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.)—Florence Norback—
(952) 944 9270
EWGA—(18- and nine-hole, Tues. a.m.)—Carol Hagelee—
(952) 828-9510
Braemar Women—(18-hole, Wed. a.m.)—Marian Hamilton—
(952) 944 6611
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
BRAEMAR EXFCUTIVE COURSE
Golden Gals—(Mon. a.m.)—Marge Adams—(952) 920-6172
Newcomers—(Tues. a.m.)—Kathy Cross—Bemard—(952) 942-5314
Par 3 Swingers—(Tues. and Wed. a.m.)—Lisa Jorgensen—
(952) 922-4347—or Cindy Bray—(952) 929-2887
Sunshine Gals—(Wed. p.m.)—Denise Camey-(952) 401-0417
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 John Towey at (952) 941-2018.
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 Bob
Sandilla at (952) 941-2296.
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.
GOI F-BY-THF-BUCKFT HOURS
November through April
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
(Large buckets of balls cost $6.50. Last bucket is sold at 8:30 p.m.)
GOLF BY 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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Visit the Edina Art Center
for 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
(formerly Lake Cornelia Park).
Among the many classes and workshops offered at a variety
of levels are:
ADULT 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 CLASSES
Clay Media arts
Cartooning Puppetry
Drawing Outreach at ClubKid
Print-making Jewelry summer art camps
Rosemaling Hanukkah and Christmas workshops
Theater arts Adaptive recreation classes
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
(952) 915-6606.
RICHARDS FXECUTIVE COURSE GREEN FEES
Patron Non-patron
Adult $9 $11
Junior $6.50 $7.50
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 2001 include the "My
Family Valentine" event sponsored by Twin Cities Parent on
Feb. 9; participation in the 50th and France Art Fair June 1-3; an
Art Center open house from 5:30-10:30 p.m. July 4; art tours to
Mexico, Lutsen and Italy; and a holiday arts and crafts sale
Nov. 5-Dec. 23.
The Peggy Kelly Media Arts Studios now feature a portrait
studio, computer graphics classes, a tearoom and more. This is
in addition to previous media lab services (such as transferring
film to video, adding music to videos and creating video
scrapbooks). For information, call (952) 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.
EDINA ART CENTER HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
For more information about the Art Center and its programs,
call (952) 915-6600.
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With 1,500 members and a
variety of activities, the Edina
Senior Center offers
something for everyone 55
and older. The Senior Center,
at 5701 Normandale Rd.,
hosts recreational,
educational, health and social service events
Mondays through Fridays.
For a $10 annual membership fee, participants receive a
newsletter and priority registration for trips and tours.
Among the activities are:
,SENIOR CENTER CLASSES
Line dancing Defensive driving
Whittling Bridge lessons
Exercise Creative writing
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
HFALT_H_-_R_ELATED 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.
Cities' finest outdoor ice skating facilities. Visitors can skate
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
RENiIAL/CONCESSION STAND HOURS
Monday-Friday 4-9:30 p.m.*
Saturday 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sunday noon-9:30 p.m.
*The rink opens at noon Monday-Friday.
Edina Model Yacht Club
Centennial Lakes also is home to the Edina Model Yacht Club,
which promotes and supports wind- and electric-powered
boating on Edina lakes. The club offers both recreational and
competitive activities and provides year-round education and
social opportunities.
While the club supports boats of all shapes and sizes, it
specializes in a one-design club sailer and a developmental
class of wind-powered boats.
Club sailing begins in early May and continues through late
October. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday evenings from
5 p.m. to dusk and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.
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 FEES
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, with a one-week break between sessions. The fee is
$35 per session.
TOT SKATING LFSSON CATFGORIFS
(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 CATFGORIES
(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, dass focuses on backward
skating, cross-overs and t-stops;
Gamma For skaters who have passed Beta, class teaches turns and
hockey stop;
Delta For skaters who have passed Gamma, class teaches additional
turns and beginning edges.
,SKATING LESSON SCHEDULE
The Winter I session begins the week of Jan. 2. Winter II begins
the week of Feb. 13, and Winter III begins the week of March 27.
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
2-2:45 p.m. Tot 1
2:45-3:30 p.m. Tot 2
3:30-4:15 p.m. Tot 3, Pre-Alpha and 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
4-4:45 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
Edinborough Park will schedule Delta classes as needed.
Youth skating lesson registration
Register in-person at Edinborough Park. Sign up early, since
classes fill fast. For more information, call (952) 442-8490 or
visit the webside at edinskate.homepage.com.
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The Edina Aquatic Center
offers water fun for children
and adults. The zero-depth
children's pool features a
play structure with two
enclosed slides, a spiral slide
and many other activities.
The main pool offers a 215-foot twisting flume
that enters the pool on the shallow end. Both
amenities are included in the season ticket and
daily admission fees.
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:
OPFN SWIMMING RATES
Resident Non-resident
Individual pass $50 $60
Family pass
2 people $75 $90
3 people $100 $120
4 people $125 $150
$150 5 people $180
6 people $175 $210
7 people $200 $240
,' 8 people $225 $27
Daily admission $7 $70
Admission after 6 p.m. $5 $5
The pass is non-transferable and includes children of all ages,
nannies, foreign exchange students and grandchildren.
All pass members—except the nanny—must live at
the same address.
Pool hours
For its 2001 season, the Edina Aquatic Center will open
Saturday, June 2, and close Sunday, Aug. 26. The main pool will
close June 16 and 17 for the Aquamania Swim Meet. The zero-
depth pool will remain open to the public.
JUNF/JULY HOURS (MAIN POOL)
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
AUGUST HOURS (MAIN POOL)
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
ZERO-DEPTH POOL HOURS
LAP SWIMMING HOURS (ENTIRE SFASON)
Monday-Friday 6-8 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
FOURTH OF JULY HOURS
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Learn to Swim program
The Edina Aquatic Center encourages children ages 6 and
older to enroll in American Red Cross swimming lessons,
offered at the facility during June, July and August.
SWIMMING LFSSON CATEGORIES
Level 2: Primary Skills Students who are comfortable putting their
heads in the water and providing locomotion when supported; (Level 1
water adjustment classes 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
leamed strokes;
Level 6: Skill Proficiency Students who have learned the key strokes
and are ready to develop endurance;
Level 7: Advanced Skills Students with considerable endurance and
highly refined technique in all strokes;
Adaptive: For students with disabilities, adapted Red Cross swimming
lessons taught at the student's current swimming level, with a 1:2
teacher-to-student ratio
Class schedule
SFSSION ONE
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m.
June 11-June 28 10:45-11:15 a.m.
SESSION TWO
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m.
July 2-July 19* 10:45-11:15 a.m.
*Wednesday, July 4, lessons will be held Friday, July 6.
SFSSION THREF
Mondays through Thursdays 10-10:30 a.m.
July 23-Aug. 9 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Registration
To register, see page 27.
Fee
The Learn to Swim fee is $60 per student per session.
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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,
OPFN SKATING RATES
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 FALI HOURS
(mid-September through mid-October)
Tuesday 8-9:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30-9 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.us/park/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.ci.edina.mn.us/park/arenahome.htm.
AGF 4 THROUGH KINDFRGARTFN
(Boys and girls)
Days Times
Tuesdays 9:30-10 a.m.
1-1:30 p.m.
1:30-2 p.m.
Saturdays 11-11:30 a.m.
FRFFSTYLE 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.
Individual pass
Family pass
Resident Non-resident
$60 $70
Employed in Edina
$60
Fee The fee is to be determined and will vary depending upon session
length.
c-IRADF SCH001 AND ABOVE
2 people $70 $85 $70 (Boys and girls) 3 people $75 $90 $75
4 people $80 $95 $80 Category Days Times
5 people $85 $100 $85 Girls—USFSA Basic 1-4 Saturdays 11:30 a.m.-noon
6 people $90 $105 $90 Girls—USFSA Basic 2-7 Saturdays noon-12:30 p.m.
7 people $95 $110 $95 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 session
Skate rental $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 length.
SUMMER HOURS
(mid-June through mid-August)
Monday, Wednesday 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.
Monday-Sunday (June/July) 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Monday-Sunday (August) 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
FFGISTRATION DATES
First session: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001 5-8 p.m.
Second session: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001 5-8 p.m.
Third session: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 5-8 p.m.
For information on outdoor skating rinks, see page 25.
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FACILITI FACILITIES
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The Edina Soccer
Association is committed
to providing quality
soccer programs that
focus on sportsmanship
and fun.
The association offers a summer
and fall league. The summer season starts in mid-May and
ends in late July. The summer program's Under-6 and Under-8
leagues are non-competitive and provide age-appropriate
instruction from qualified coaches. Participants in the Under-
10, Under-12 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.
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 18-22 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 early May 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 the first week of January, and registration for
fall begins the first week of July. Space is limited. All
registration 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 call the association at
(952) 826-0380, extension 508, or send an e-mail message to
info@edinasoccer.org.
to noon. The second session is July 16-20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
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 $59 per student per camp.
traveling soccer teams practice one or two times per week.
Players are selected at tryout sessions. Details about tryouts
vary from team to team. For more information, see the Edina
Soccer Club newsletter or the Edina Soccer Club web site at
www.edinasoccer.org.
Registration
Participants register with both the Edina Soccer Club and
MYSA. General registration is Saturday, Jan. 20, at Edina City
Hall. Players must register in-person, with a parent.
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
nights per week—Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.
Registration
In early January, the EGAA will mail registration materials to
girls in grades five through ten who live in Edina. Forms are
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 during the day at Countryside Park and
Cornelia School between the hours of 9 a.m. 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
due at the Edina Park and Recreation Department by mid-
February. The EGAA will notify players about team placement
in late February.
For more information, visit the EGAA web site at
www.ci.edina.mn.us/park/egaa/htm.
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.
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 4. The
registration deadline is March 30.
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
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 practices are Mondays and
Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Matches
will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
afternoons.
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The City of Edina offers a week-long tennis camp Monday,
Aug. 6, through Friday, Aug. 10, for beginning and
intermediate-level players ages 8 to 13.
Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon, concluding with a pizza party
and tournament the last day.
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 the week of June 11. 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 $64.50, including tennis balls, a year-
long USTA membership, a 2001 USTA team tennis t-shirt and a
chance to participate in a state-wide tournament held in
Bloomington the last weekend of July.
Registration
For information, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for tennis camp is $79.
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 House Hornets, a tackle football league for grades four,
five and six;
The Hornet Pride, 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 June. Weigh-in and late registration
is 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 2001—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
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The EGAA offers a fun, competitive tennis program for girls
who have completed grades five through nine.
The program is for beginners through advanced players
interested in playing doubles tennis in a recreational
environment and improving their game. Players should know
the rules of the game and have some serving and hitting
experience.
The program combines doubles matches and team drills led
by a tennis professional. Players meet twice a week for about
six weeks beginning in early June. The program ends with a
tournament in late July.
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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
Registration
In April, the EGAA will mail registration forms to girls in grades
five through nine who live in Edina. Participants should return
forms to the Edina Park and Recreation Department by late
April. The girls will hear about team placement in mid-May.
For more information, visit the EGAA web site at
www.ci.edina.mn.us/park/egaa/htm.
Coaches needed
EGAA programs rely on dedicated volunteers. To volunteer as
a team coordinator, or to receive additional information about
the program, call the Edina Park and Recreation Department at
(952) 826-0367.
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tournament will be in the afternoons and early evenings
Aug. 13-17.
Fee
The fee for the junior tournament is $13 per singles player and
$20 per doubles team in each age division.
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 July, the EGAA will mail registration forms to girls in
grades four through nine who live in Edina. Players should
return forms to the Edina Park and Recreation Department
before late August. The girls will receive information about
team placement in early September.
For more information, visit the EGAA web site at
www.ci.edina.mn.us/park/egaa/htm.
Coaches needed
To volunteer as a coach, or to receive information about the
flag football program, call the Edina Park and Recreation
Department at (952) 826-0367.
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The Edina Hockey
Association invites youth
born on or before June 30,
1995, to enjoy organized
hockey. The volunteer
*VI organization is led by
President Pat Manion.
Players are divided by age as follows:
BOYS' PROGRAM
Mites born 7/1/92-6/30/95
Squirts born 7/1/90-6/30/92
Pee Wees born 7/1/88-6/30/90
Bantams born 7/1/86-6/30/88
Under-16 born 7/1/84-6/30/86
Junior Gold born 7/1/82-6/30/86
GIRLS' PROGRAM
Under-10 born 1/1/91-12/31/92
Under-12 born 1/1/89-12/31/90
Under-15 born 1/1/86-12/31/88
All teams except Mites play in District VI against other area
teams. Mites participate in a program that incorporates skill
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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 and 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. 4. Registration for all other
boys' and girls' programs will be at the arena from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 6, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 8.
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 the 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, fairness 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 area schools. Grade two plays on
Saturday mornings for six weeks only, from mid-September
through the end of October.
Registration
In late July, the EGAA will mail house league basketball
registration forms to girls in grades two through nine who live
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For girls in grades five through eight interested in competitive
basketball, the City of Edina offers the Girls' Traveling
Basketball Association.
In this program, participants receive extra practice and
coaching, play more games and compete against teams from
other cities.
The traveling basketball season begins in mid-October and
continues through mid-March. The girls play eight to ten
weekend tournaments throughout the Twin Cities. Typically,
there is one out-of-town tournament and overnight trip.
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Boys and girls entering grades six through eight can form
teams and sign up for fun in the sun.
Each grade level plays in a separate league. The supervisor
will be the time-keeper. The program does not provide
officials.
Games are at Countryside Park on Fridays starting at noon.
Teams begin playing June 22.
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.
in Edina. Forms are due at the Edina Park and Recreation
Department before late August. Girls will receive information
about team placement in early September.
For more information, visit the EGAA web site at
www.ci.edina.mn.us/park/egaghtm.
Coaches needed
EGAA programs rely on dedicated volunteers. To volunteer as
a coach, 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 $225 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 13 at the Edina Park and
Recreation Department office. Game schedules will be mailed
June 15.
Fee
The fee for 3 vs. 3 basketball is $15 per team.
These lines participate in local and national competitions and
appear in local events.
Among the events sponsored by the club is the annual
Braemar-McCandless Figure Skating Competition, which
attracts hundreds of skaters from the upper midwest. The club
also works with Braemar Arena skating classes to conduct the
annual Braemar Ice Follies.
For more information, call Bill Pearson, club president, at
(952) 941-5428 or visit the web site at www.braemarfsc.org.
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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.
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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. League play is in June and July,
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 USIA. 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. 6-9.
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
Registration
Interested individuals should pick up application forms from
the Edina Park and Recreation Department. The entry deadline
is Thursday, July 26.
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.
Registration materials will be available beginning Feb. 1.
The deadline for team registration is Wednesday, Feb. 21.
For more information, call the Edina Park and Recreation office
at (952) 826-0367.
Individuals interested in being placed on a team should call
the Edina Park and Recreation Department at (952) 826-0367
with their name, address and phone number. The department
will attempt to place everyone on a team.
with a state championship tournament in August. The league
includes players of all skill levels. For information, call Bill
Comiskey at (952) 938-5421.
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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 12, and ends Thursday,
June 28. Session two begins Tuesday, July 10, and ends
Thursday, July 26.
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
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.
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 Monday,
June 11, and ends Wednesday, June 27. Session two begins
Monday, July 9, and ends Wednesday, July 25.
Registration
For information on registering for beginning or
intermediate/advanced lessons, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for beginning or intermediate instruction is $37.50 per
session.
To join, or to request further information, call Jan Hagen at
(952) 941-4789.
Fee
Dues are $20 per year.
Four-man hockey is one of Edina's most popular programs.
Designed for adults who love hockey and miss the hassle-free
pickup games of their youth, the league plays on local rinks
that give the feeling of playing on a pond. Goals are sealed by
a goalie tutor, which has four target areas for scoring. 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
For men and women from novice to advanced player, the
mixed broomball league offers opportunities for everyone. The
two-division recreational league consists of the gold division
for experienced players and the silver division for beginners.
Teams play six to eight league games, plus playoffs. Regular
season games are outside, at Pamela and Weber parks on
Wednesday evenings. However, championship games will be
From five-man basketball
to less-competitive
open gym play, the
Edina Park and
Recreation Department
offers a program for
everyone.
Teams or individuals interested in either program should
contact the department at (952) 826-0431 by mid-September.
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.
indoors.
For information or registration materials, call the Park and
Recreation Department at (952) 826-0431 by mid-November.
Fee
The fee is $300 per team. Teams are limited to 16-player
rosters.
Teams will be divided into leagues and play once a week, on
Wednesday evenings. Open gym begins Oct. 3, and five-man
league play begins Nov. 7.
Fee
The fee is $425 per team. Teams are limited to 12-player
rosters.
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ADULT ATHLETICS
ADULT ATHLETICS
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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—including
decorating the building.
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 TDD (for individuals with hearing
impairments).
Days/dates Locations
Mondays and Wednesdays Arden Park
June 18-July 25 Highlands Park
(No program July 4) Walnut Ridge Park
Strachauer Park
Normandale Park
Tingdale Park
Tuesdays and Thursdays Countryside Park*
June 19-July 26 Garden Park
Lewis Park
Weber Park
Pamela Park
Cornelia 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.
Fee
The fee for the playground program is $15 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 26,
at Kenneth Rosland Park (formerly Lake Cornelia Park). The
free celebration will feature games, entertainment,
refreshments and family fun.
Discover the wonderful world of nature at a four-day nature
camp. The camp meets Tuesday, July 31, through Friday, Aug.
3, and is open to children ages 6 to 10.
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:
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Mondays and Wednesdays Cornelia School Park
June 25-July 18
(No program July 4)
SESSION TWO
Mondays and Wednesdays Normandale Park
June 25-July 18
(No program July 4)
day. A cooler is available. On Friday, campers should bring swim
suits and towels.
In case of inclement weather, call the weather hotline at
(952) 826-0368.
Registration
To register, see page 27.
Fee
The fee for nature camp is $55 per person.
SESSION THREE
Tuesdays and Thursdays Cornelia School Park
June 26-July 19
SFSSION FOUR
Tuesdays and Thursdays Normandale Park
June 26-July 19
Registration
To register for Fab 4 and 5, see page 27.
Fee
The fee is $48.
From softball to horseshoe, soccer to croquet, play your
favorite sports while learning new skills and good
sportsmanship. Among the possible sports and activities are
basketball, tennis, soccer, biking, volleyball, lacrosse, croquet,
bocci ball, marbles and horseshoe.
The program is available to youth ages 9-12. Session one
meets Mondays and Wednesdays from June 25-July 18. Session
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The City of Edina is committed to safety education for youth.
The Edina Fire and Police departments and the Park and
Recreation Department will conduct their annual safety camp
this summer (date to be determined) at the field behind the
York Avenue fire station at 7335 York Ave. Safety camp is for
children entering fourth grade.
two meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 26-July 19. Both
sessions meet from 9:15-11:15 a.m. at Wooddale Park.
Fee
The fee for Sports Spectacular is $30 per session.
Registration
To register, call (952) 826-0432.
The day will include a variety of safety messages and activities
presented in a fun, entertaining style that encourages children to
participate. Lunch and a camp t-shirt will be included.
For information, call (952) 826-0367 or visit the City of Edina
website at www.cityofedina.com,
Children and adults are invited to join their friends and
neighbors to watch the Vikings prepare for another successful
season. The City of Edina will provide a bus to a Vikings
practice sometime in August.
Participants should bring their cameras and paper for photos
and autographs.
Children can learn the art of fishing at fishing clinics held at
the pier at Ken Rosland 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.
The instructor is from the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources' Minnaqua program. In addition to instruction,
each child will receive a fishing starter tackle box.
The date will be available after the NFL establishes its 2001
schedule. For more information, or to place your name on a
mailing list, call the Park and Recreation Department at
(952) 826-0367.
The City will offer one clinic in June and another in July. For
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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FAMILY FUN 23
FAMILY FUN
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
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Active since 1953, the Edina Garden Council works with the
Park and Recreation Department to plant city gardens and help
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
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
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to
noon and by special appointment. Displays cover topics such
as the Edina Mill, archaeological exploration of the mill and the
history of Edina schools.
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.
annual plant sale, which helps fund the group's contributions
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 Marlys Swetman at (952) 929-9082.
The City of Edina offers several outdoor skating rinks. See
page 30 for park locations.
SKATING RINK HOURS
School days 3:45-9:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sundays 1-9:30 p.m.
Non-school days noon-9:30 p.m.
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It's blazing trumpets, screaming woodwinds and thundering
drums...It's the sensational sound of the 1st John Philip Sousa
Memorial Band—back in the city's parks for its 31st season.
Edina's own town band will perform at the following times
and locations:
WINTER HOLIDAY HOURS
Monday through Friday
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
noon-9:30 p.m.
noon-4 p.m.
closed
noon-4 p.m.
noon-9:30 p.m.
Dates Times
Sunday, Jan. 21 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 25 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 25 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 29 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 20 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 17 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4 8:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 15 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 19 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 30 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct 28 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25 7 p.m.
Locations
Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park
Centennial Lakes Park
Rosland Park*
Centennial Lakes Park
Centennial Lakes Park**
Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park
Edinborough Park
*This gala fourth of July celebration will include fireworks
beginning at 10 p.m.
**Torchlight concert
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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 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 10, through Tuesday, May 22. The second session will be
Tuesday, Aug. 7, through Tuesday, Sept. 18.
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 TDD.
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.
Celebrate Independence Day by participating in Edina's Fourth
of July parade. The parade 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,
members of associations, civic organizations or organized
neighborhoods to march in the parade. For an invitation and
application, or to update the mailing list, call the parade
hotline at (952) 826-0380, extension 252, or log on to
www.edinaparade.org.
The Leadership Encouragement and Development Program
focuses on youth leadership, self-esteem, teamwork and other
job-related skills. Participants practice their skills by
volunteering for a Park and Recreation program.
The Lead Program meets from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday,
June 15, at Edina City Hall council chambers.
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 Julie Cardinal at (952) 928-2666.
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.
Fee
The fee for the program is $10, including lunch and a LEAD
t-shirt.
activities, clean restrooms and easy parking. For more
information, call the Park and Recreation Department at
(952) 826-0367.
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The Todd Park, Cornelia School Park, Weber Park and Walnut
Ridge Park buildings are available for rent for birthday parties,
small reunions, neighborhood meetings and other events.
The parks offer pleasant buildings, year-round outdoor
The City of Edina is conducting a photography contest to
select photographs for its year 2002 activities directory.
Eligible for the contest are black and white or color
photographs of children or adults enjoying Park and
Recreation Department activities or facilities. Winners will
receive passes to City of Edina facilities. Drop off or mail
entries to Ed MacHolda; assistant director; City of Edina Park
and Recreation Department; 4801 W. 50th St.; Edina, MN
55424. Please include photographer's full name, address and
phone number, as well as the location of the scene depicted.
For more information, call (952) 826-0431.
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SPECIAL INTEREST SPECIAL INTEREST
tennis camp #1 or #2 tennis league tennis lessons
First name Last name Age Sex Birth date
Address City Zip code
Parent's or guardian's name Home phone Work phone
Use the following form only for tennis instruction, tennis camp and
tennis league. Please do not use this form for golf lessons or
athletic association registrations.
Please complete one form per registrant per class:
Did you participate last year? yes no
If so, what level did you participate in?
pee wee beginner intermediate advanced
USTA number (if applicable)
Circle one program (second form needed for more than one program):
session level time day
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 residents 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 the process of providing support to individuals
with disabilities who want to participate in general park and
recreation programs. To ensure a positive experience and the
accommodation of individual needs, call the adaptive
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Children ages 3-6 can experience a variety of activities,
including dance, ice skating, painting, swimming, coloring,
music and storytelling. Each quarter, the program will offer
new activities. To join the mailing list, call (952) 826-0433 voice
or (952) 826-0379 TDD.
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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 more information, call (952) 826-0433 voice or
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recreation supervisor at (952) 826-0433 voice or (952) 826-0379
TDD at least three weeks before the program starts.
For more information about community education
opportunities for people with disabilities, contact the Edina
community education liaison at (952) 928-2558 voice or
(952) 885-8590 TDD.
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 with disabilities. This cooperative is
the Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange (AR&LE).
The AR&LE offers a variety of programs for children, teens
and adults. Among the opportunities are gymnastics, art, sports
and fitness for preschoolers and school-age children; bowling,
social groups and swimming for teens; and social groups,
aerobics fitness classes and softball for adults. Examples
include:
Fee
The fee for preschool programs is $35 per session for residents
of Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Richfield and $40 for
non-residents.
For more information, call (952) 826-0433 voice or
(952) 826-0379 TDD.
(952) 826-0379 TDD.
Fee
The fee varies for each camp.
Edina Aquatic Center swim lessons, playground program,
nature camp, Fab 4 and 5, firearm safety and safety camp
Use the following form only for Edina Aquatic Center swim lessons,
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
Circle one program (second form needed for more than one program):
playground program nature camp safety camp
firearm safety Fab 4 and 5 swim lessons
Playground only: park name
Swimming only: session level time
Firearm safety 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.
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Braemar Golf Course will host the popular adaptive golf
league. The league meets Friday evenings. Register early; the
program fills quickly.
The league needs volunteers and encourages family
members and friends to join the fun.
For more information, call (952) 826-0433 voice or
The AR&LE offers a variety of social programs for teens and
adults with disabilities. Groups take a variety of exciting trips
to restaurants, museums, dances, sporting events and other
Twin Cities attractions. Also available is a Wednesday night
drop-in center for adults and a Saturday night out program for
teens.
(952) 826-0379 TDD.
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 TDD.
Fee
Social group fees vary with each program.
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. The right form is for
tennis programs, and the left form is for playground program,
safety camp, Fab 4 and 5, nature camp, firearm safety and
swim lessons. To register for other activities, see individual
program descriptions on the preceding pages of this book.
Mail-in registration begins Monday, Feb. 5. 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 REGISTRATION FORIE
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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.
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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.
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 TDD
4801 W 50th St.
Braemar Arena—(952) 941-1322
7501 Ikola Way
Braemar Golf Course—(952) 826-6791
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 with
hearing impairments participate in City of Edina activities and
meetings. Some programs, meetings and special events also
are equipped with a hearing assistance system. The city
recently purchased a TDD machine that has message
capabilities. For information, call Susie Miller at (952) 826-0433
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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
Dennis Maetzold, mayor
Michael Kelly
Andrew Herring, chair
Andrew Finsness
David Fredlund
Floyd Grabiel
Edina Aquatic Center (in-season only)—(952) 928-4582
4300 W. 66th St.
Edina Art Center—(952) 915-6600
4701 W 64th St.
Edina Historical Museum—(952) 928-4577
4711 W. 70th St.
Edina Senior Center—(952) 928-4580
5701 Normandale Rd.
Edinborough Park—(952) 832-6790
7700 York Ave. S.
Fred Richards Golf Course—(952) 915-6606
7640 Parklawn Ave.
voice, (952) 826-0379 TDD.
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 TDD.
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
Linda Masica
Karla Sitek
Tom White
Scot Housh
James Hovland
George Klus
Charles William Mooty
John Murrin, III
Linda Presthus
The Edina Park and Recreation Department welcomes any
suggestions regarding City of Edina programs and facilities.
The Park Board meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of
each month in the Edina City Hall council chambers. These
meetings are open to the public.
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BICYCI F AND WALKING PATHS
The City of Edina offers several scenic paths
for bicyding, 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
encirde 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.
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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 In.
5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
4711 W. 70th St.
6016 Hansen Rd.
Southwest corner of Edina n
Vernon Ave. and Olinger Blvd.
4510 Browndale Ave.
7479 France Ave. S.
5700 Chowen Ave. S.
7142 Cornelia Dr.
6240 Tracy Ave. S. •
Gleason Rd. and 64th St.
7700 York Ave. S.
Blake Rd. and Fox Meadow Ln.
5520 Hansen Rd.
5500 W. 66th St.
5200 Doncaster Way n
4201 W. 44th St.
4400 Parklawn Ave.
Cahill Rd. and Dewey Hill Rd.
69th St. and McGuire Rd.
5601 Melody Lake Dr.
6501 Warren Ave. S. n
5900 Park Place n
4300 W. 66th St. •
Sherwood and Edenmoor St.
W. 60th St. & St. John's Ave.
6200 Beard Ave.
59th and Tingdale Ave.
4429 Vandervork Ave. S. n
4918 Eden Ave.
50th and Wooddale Ave.
4935 Lincoln Dr. S. •
5801 Londonderry Rd.
4115 Grimes Ave. S. n •
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5448 York Ave. S.
73rd St. and York Ave. n
EDINA PARKS
Park name Address Official Official
baseball softball
fields diamonds
Tennis Official Major Basketball
courts football/soccer skating courts
fields rinks
OPEN SPACE AREAS
40. Lincoln Drive Floodplain Highway 169 E.
41. Garden Park Addition South and West Garden Park
42. Krahl Hill Arctic Way and Vernon Ave.
43. Moore property S. Melody Park
Edina park land and open space totals 1,552 acres.
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