Program Type: Season-Fall/Winter

NEW IN 2024! The Women’s Basketball League will now be played in a 3x3 format! Players interested in forming a team must obtain and submit completed registration packet information by the registration deadline. See registration information below or pick up a packet at the Dickinson Parks and Recreation. QUESTIONS: Please call Wilson McLaughlin at 701-456-2074 or email [email protected] *All sponsor and player fees MUST BE PAID IN FULL when team registration is submitted or it will not be accepted.  It is the team manager’s responsibility to collect all fees ahead of time and submit as one team registration. LEAGUE REGISTRATION/INFORMATION

• Women 3×3 League Info & Rules 2024
• Women 3×3 Team Roster Form 2024

LEAGUE SCHEDULE/STANDINGS

• Women's 3x3 Schedule
• Standings

Dickinson Parks & Recreation has compiled several different options for learning to play the popular sport of pickleball intro to pickleball, beginner lessons and skills and drills. See which works best for you!

Intro to Pickleball

Are you wanting to learn how to play pickleball? This hour class will teach you how to hold a paddle, how to score a game, and teach you the rules. DAYS:

• October 1
• November 5
• December 3
• January 7
• February 4
• March 4

TIME: 7:00-8:00 pm FEE: $5/night REGISTER ONLINE -----

Pickleball Beginner Lessons

Join us for a 2-week crash course that will improve your dinking, serving, understanding of the rules, and more through mini-games and drills designed for the beginner player. DAYS:

• October 7 & 14
• November 4 & 11
• December 2 & 9
• January 6 & 13
• February 3 & 10
• March 3 & 10

TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm FEE: $10/session (session includes both nights) REGISTER ONLINE -----

Pickleball Skills & Drills

A 2-week program for 3.0+ level players who are looking to improve their skills on the 3rd shot drop, drinking, court placement, hitting targets and more. DAYS:

• October 21 & 28
• November 18 & 25
• January 20 & 27
• February 17 & 24
• March 17 & 24

TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm FEE: $10/session (session includes both nights) REGISTER ONLINE

A great introductory class for toddlers to socialize and learn how to play individual and team sports. Activities include basketball, soccer, t-ball, dancing, yoga, running, and an obstacle course to develop participants gross motor and social skills. PROGRAM DATES:

• September 3 & 17 (Soccer)
• October 1 & 15 (Yoga)
• November 5 & 19 (Obstacle Course)
• December 3 & 17 (Running)
• January 7 & 21 (Basketball)
• February 4 & 18 (Dance)
• March 4 & 18 (Kickball)
• April 1 & 15 (T-Ball)

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• No pre-registration required.
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

Learn how to play pickleball in a fun setting with other kids your age. We'll work on the basic skills and play mini-games along the way. INSTRUCTIONS:

• Select dates you wish to attend during registration process.
• Bring your own paddle. If you do not have one, one will be provided.

Dickinson Parks & Recreation has partnered with the Best Friends Mentoring Program to offer a FREE program that will focus on goal setting, building confidence & promoting a healthy lifestyle. This program will include skill-building opportunities, physical activities, and small group mentoring. Requirements:

• Snacks will be provided.
• Please wear tennis shoes and comfortable active clothing.
• Bring a water bottle.
• Program capacity will be determined by the number of volunteer coaches.
• Winter Registration deadline: Jan. 28

We are thrilled to announce that our STRONGkids Program in partnership with Best Friends Mentoring Program has received the North Dakota Recreation & Parks Association (NDRPA) 2024 Innovative Programming Award. The Innovative Programming Award recognizes and honors an NDRPA member agency or organization that demonstrates leadership with advanced groundbreaking ideas in programming.

Pickleball Dinkers RECREATION Nights

A one-night round-robin tournament designed for 2.5-3.0 level players and seniors. In this round-robin, participants will play a game to 15 or in 8 minutes, whatever happens first. If you're new to the games or looking for more recreation-style games this is the round-robin for you! (We may remove you from this group depending on what the Program Supervisor rates your skill level as). Recreation Nights:

• October 8; November 12
• January 14; February 11; March 11; April 8; May 13
• REGISTER ONLINE

Registration deadline is the Monday prior.

Pickleball Dinkers COMPETITIVE Nights

Are you looking to test your pickleball skills against other competitive players? Our Dinkers Competitive Nights are for players who rank themselves as 3.25+ skill level. Games will be to 15-minutes or 8 points, whatever happens first. The highest-scoring person wins the night. (We may remove you from this group depending on what the Program Supervisor rates your skill level as). ----- Competitive Nights:

• October 15; November 19
• January 21; February 18; March 18; April 15; May 20
• REGISTER ONLINE

Registration deadline is the Monday prior. -----

Pickleball King of the Court

In this class children ages 2-5 will be making a holiday themed craft. Participants will be able to work on their sensory and fine motor skills while getting messy! We provide the materials, the fun and the clean up! Instructions

• Child must be accompanied by an adult or someone age 16+.
• Registration deadline is the Monday prior to session.

November Projects

• Fall Tree Painting
• Pumpkin Pie Slice
• Tic Tac Toe Fall Painted Rocks
• Hand Turkey

December Projects

• Popsicle Christmas Trees
• Finger Painting Christmas Lights
• Santa
• Winter Tree Finger Painting

January Projects

• Paper Plate Snowman
• New Year's Hands
• New Year's Party Self-Portrait
• Fireworks

Join this new social group for adult swimmers! Learn basic workout design and swim technique along with peer motivation by training together. Adult Lap Swim Club will be held in the WRCC Indoor Lap Pool on Wednesday mornings from 5:45-6:45 am.

The only class that you can play with your food! Food Art is a fun way to try new foods and be creative with snacks for your littles. INSTRUCTIONS:

• Children must be accompanied by an adult or someone age 16+.
• Registration is required. Deadline is Monday prior to the class.

REGISTER TODAY and enjoy making fun treats with your kids! 2024-2025 Menu December 10

• Santa Banana Pops
• Fruit Santa
• Fruit Christmas Tree

January 14

• Banana Penguins
• Sugar Cone Christmas Tree
• Snowflake Cheese & Crackers

February 11

• Oreo Lady Bugs
• Valentine Marshmallow Necklace
• Fruit Valentine Emojis

March 11

• Rainbow
• Fruit Leprechaun
• Patrick’s Day Pudding

April 8

• Celery & Pretzel Butterflies
• Grape Caterpillars
• Cracker Ladybug
• Dirt Cups

May 13

• Apple Crab
• Kiwi & Grape Turtle
• Palm Tree
• Under the Sea Graham Cracker

Come play at our "house!" We will have gross motor equipment, building blocks, jumping animals and toys set-up. Children can move about safely in our enclosed MAC gym area and have access to the indoor playground. Playtime music will be played and theme based crafts will be set-up for children.

• No pre-registration necessary.
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.