Registration open for Renton Rookies sport programs for ages 3 to 7

A way for young kids to learn athletic skills in a non-competitive environment, the Renton Rookies teach baseball, basketball, track & field and soccer.

By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • January 19, 2023 1:20 pm
Renton Rookie athletes learn about different sports like baseball, basketball, soccer and track and field. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton
Renton Rookie athletes learn about different sports like baseball, basketball, soccer and track and field. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

Basketball, baseball, soccer, track or all of the above – the Renton Rookies are back!

With spring right around the corner, the Renton Parks and Recreations department will offer several beginner sport programs that will help young kids ages 3 to 7 learn new athletic skills in a “fun and non-competitive environment.”

The program will offer track and field, indoor soccer and multi-sport, where kids will be introduced to a new sport each week.

Sessions for each sport and age group will offer six weeks worth of courses and will begin on different dates, at different times, with different sports being offered in January, February and March.

The programs will be located in the gymnasium at the Highlands Neighborhood Center on 800 Edmonds Avenue Northeast and registration is available online at rentonwa.gov/register with a search of the keyword “Rookies.”

There is a $42 fee for Renton residents and $49 fee for non-residents.

Multi-Sport (ages 5 to 7)

This program will be offered twice, the first series beginning in January and the second in March.

The first series will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. and will continue for six sessions on Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14.

Registration will end on Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m.

The second series will begin on Tuesday, March 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. and will continue for six sessions on March 28, April 4, April 18, April 25 and May 2.

Registration will end on March 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Indoor Soccer (ages 5 to 7)

Indoor Soccer begins Tuesday, Jan. 31 and will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. The sessions will continue Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14.

Registration will end on Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m.

Multi-Sport (ages 3 to 5)

Multi-Sport (ages 3 to 5) will also be offered twice.

The first series will begin on Thursday, Feb. 2. from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and will continue for six sessions on Feb. 9, Feb. 16, March 2, March 9 and March 16. Registration is open until Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m.

The second series will begin Thursday, March 23 and will also be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. There will be six weeks worth of sessions that will continue on March 30, April 6, April 20, April 27 and May 4. Registration ends once the first course begins.

Indoor Soccer (ages 3 to 5)

Indoor soccer for 3 to 5-year-olds will be offered twice as well.

First series will begin on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 10:25 a.m. to 11:10 a.m., continuing on Feb. 9, Feb. 16, March 2, March 9 and March 16. Registration is open until Feb. 2 at 10:25 a.m.

The second series will also be 10:25 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. and it will be held on Thursdays, March 23, March 30, April 6, April 20, April 27 and May 4. Registration will end at 10:25 a.n. on March 23.

Track & Field

This program will only be offered for the 5 to 7 age range and will begin on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. when registration ends. The remaining sessions will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. on March 28, April 4, April 18, April 25 and May 2.