Delano Community Education

Information Meeting: April 15, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, at the Delano High School in the Auditorium. Competition Cheer is a competitive twist on the classic sport of cheerleading. Athletes will learn a combination of skills and work together to build a two-and-a-half-minute routine. Participants will put in the work to perfect the routine and develop skills during practice. They will perform their routine at a variety of local competitions in Minnesota. No experience is required. Uniforms and props will be provided. Athletes will need to buy a team warm up, shoes, spandex, socks and a bow. Participants will be taught all stunt, jump, cheer, and dance skills needed to become successful competitive cheerleaders. Practices will be two days a week during the season. We expect to compete in five to six-weekend competitions November through January. The Competition Cheer Team is open to boys and girls in grades 7-12. Athletes do not need to attend Delano Schools but must be willing to commute to practice and represent Delano at competitions. All participants will need to pay an additional camp fee, up to $150. The final additional camp fee will be determined after registration closes. Mandatory Camp Dates: August 25th, September 21st, and September 22nd. Kate Hansen Dates: August 6, 2024 - February 2025 Times: Sundays (Time TBD), Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm (Days/Times may change) Delano Elementary School: Cafeteria (Location may vary within Delano campus) Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to run, skip, balance on one foot, jump, clap, spin 360 degrees, memorize cheers, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

> girls, grades 5 & 6 Dance Team Prep is a great opportunity that gives young athletes the chance to prepare to be a member of the Delano Tiger Dance Team. During this program, athletes will work with the winter competitive season coaches! Through this experience, participants will have a better understanding of what the dance team has to offer. Participants can expect to refine existing skills while also learning new skills. Coach Koch, Coach Mickschl, Coach Celandar Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to jump, hop on one foot, kick their leg into the air, balance on one foot, spin in a circle, follow two-to-three step directions, learn dance routines, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and be able to work as a team with their peers.

Delano Boys Basketball High School Camp (Grades are for the 2024-25 school year) The Delano Boys Basketball High School Camp will focus on improving individual basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding, along with incorporating offensive and defensive team concepts that players will use during the season. Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Terry Techam and Staff Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 11 - July 25 (no camp July 2, 4, 9, and 18) Entering grade 12 and players who dressed varsity this past season #6631-S1 | 7:00-8:30a | Courts: Tuesdays, TAC Courts 3, 4, 5 (Min: 8) Thursdays, TAC Courts 1 & 2 Entering grades 9, 10, and 11 #6631-S2 | 8:30-10:00a Courts: TAC Wood 1, 2, Synthetic 3 Program Prerequisites: Participants must have a moderate to high understanding of and ability to demonstrate dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. Participants must be able to run, follow a series of directions, jump, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Delano High School Boys Summer Soccer Camp > boys entering grades 7-12 (DHS Boys Soccer Players) The Delano Boys Summer Soccer Camp is designed to help boys entering grades 7-12 prepare for the upcoming high school season and tryouts. The camp will focus on improving technical ability in high-repetition, high-intensity settings that will challenge the players to perform effectively. The Camp will also focus on tactical decision-making skills in small-sided and full-sided games. We will work with new formations and defensive and offensive tactics that players will utilize this fall. Participants are required to bring their own water bottles and cleats. Please refer any questions to Coach Griffin at Tristeng42@yahoo.com Sundays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 Monday-Thursday, July 15 - 18 & 22 - 25 Monday-Wednesday, July 29 - 31 7:00-9:00p Turf Field 1 (Upper Turf/Elementary) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, kick a soccer ball, balance on one foot, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Delano Intermediate Boys Summer Soccer Camp >Boys entering grades 4-6 Boys in grades 4-6 will come to camp to be coached by Varsity Boys soccer team players and enjoy some small-sided games. Learn who the coaches and players are and get to know the varsity team’s style of play. Join us on the pitch, and have some fun playing Soccer this summer! Monday-Thursday, July 22-25 5:30-6:45 p.m. Turf Field 1 (Upper Turf/Elementary) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, kick a soccer ball, balance on one foot, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

> entering grades 1 - 4 (Fall of 2024) Delano Junior Tigers Flag Football program aims to teach students in grades 1 - 4 about the game of football in a fun and encouraging environment to develop their interest in the sport. The Delano Junior Tigers Flag Football program seeks parent volunteers to coach their child’s team. Parent volunteers are needed for a successful program. We are asking parents to consider volunteering, no matter their background in the sport of football. Without enough volunteers, participation in the program may be limited on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Chris at Community Education (612-224-5958 Call/text, or chris.runke@delanoschools.org) if you are interested in helping or indicate this on your child’s registration form. **A coach’s meeting for all coaches will be held the week before the season starts. The coordinator will email coaches the meeting date, time, and location in August. Parents must sign a participant waiver, linked here: 2024 Delano CE Football Waiver Link (Click Here) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, jump, make lateral movements, throw and catch a football, follow 2-3 step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Delano Tigers 5th & 6th-Grade Tackle Football will be starting the week of August 14 this year to give our players more time to develop before playing competitive games. The Delano Tigers 5th & 6th-Grade Tackle Football program aims to teach fifth and sixth-grade students to have fun playing football, develop an interest in the sport, and learn the fundamentals of the game. Football provides a forum for children to develop respect for themselves and others, build self-esteem, develop physical skills, and experience a metaphoric environment that teaches life lessons and skills. Practices: The schedule will be determined by your athlete’s head coach. (Typically during the week from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.) Games:League playdates start September 7 and can go through October 12. Game times and locations will vary each week. The league schedule will be distributed at the end of August once finalized. Grass Field 8 (G8 - South of DIS) Important Dates: (All dates are subject to change) August 1: Registration Deadline August 6: Mandatory Coach’s Meeting, 6:00p at DHS Tiger Den August 7: Pants fitting (One time only!), 5:30 - 7:00p at the Delano Elementary School August 8: Equipment hand-out, 5:30 - 7:00p at Community Ed Center Gym August 13: First Practice, 6:30 - 8:00p at Grass Field 8 (South of DIS) August 15: Practice, 6:30 - 8:00p at Grass Field 8 (South of DIS) August 17: Player Skills Evaluation (Combine) 9:30 - 11:00 am at Grass Field 8 (South of DIS) August 20: First team practice 6:00 - 6:30 pm, Parent/Player/Coach Meeting Practice: 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Grass Field 8 (South of DIS) (The August 17 and 20 dates are subject to change based on when teams are formed.) August 31-September 2: No practice (Labor Day weekend) Registration deadline: Thursday, August 1 Registration Fee: $150 Equipment Deposit: $150 (a separate check) Community Education will hold the check and only deposit it if the equipment is not returned in good condition by Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Parents must sign a participant waiver, linked here: 2024 Delano CE Football Waiver Link (Click Here) **Players are required to purchase their football pants. Pants can be bought independently or ordered through Community Education by attending the one-time-only fitting session on Wednesday, August 7, at the Delano Elementary School Gym from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Sizes: Price: Youth XS - Youth XL: TBD Youth XXL - Youth Husky: TBD Adult S - Adult XL: TBD Prices will be communicated the week of August 5. Pants ordered through Community Education will be black and have the pads integrated into them. Integrated pads mean you no longer have to take the pads out of the pants to wash them or deal with broken snaps. Players can use the football pants for both the 5th and 6th-grade seasons. We will be placing one bulk order for the pants through a vendor. You must contact the vendor directly if there are any issues with the pants. Please contact Community Education for the vendor’s information if you have any problems with the pants. Equipment Hand-Out: Equipment Hand-In: Thurs, August 8 Tues, October 15 5:30-7:00 pm 5:30-7:00 pm Comm Ed Ctr Gym Comm Ed Ctr Basement Important Equipment Update: 2025 5th & 6th Grade Football Equipment Due to evolving safety regulations limiting the lifespan of youth football equipment, Community Education will no longer provide helmets and shoulder pads for 5th and 6th-grade football participants starting with the 2025 season. We understand this may require additional planning for families. To help make equipment acquisition easier, Community Education is partnering with local vendors to offer participants options for purchasing or renting helmets and shoulder pads. More information on these options, including vendor details and pricing, will be available before the 2025 season's registration opens. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to another exciting football season! Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, jump, make lateral movements, throw and catch a football, follow 2-3 step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

> girls entering grades 11 - 12 (fall of 2024) or girls who played JV or higher in the fall of 2023 Delano hosts a Tuesday night league that competes against various surrounding towns. The Tuesday Night Volleyball League is a great way to prepare for the upcoming season! **Players must register for and actively participate in the Grades 10 - 12 Volleyball Skills program to participate in this league. **Participants must attend Delano Public Schools to participate on the Delano team for League play. Head Varsity Coach Becca Rue and Staff Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to run, follow a series of directions, demonstrate hand-eye coordination to hit a ball, jump, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.