Fall 2013
Check Out the New Fall Programs!
anthem community council
activityguide
Community Center
Anthem, Arizona
Upcoming Fall
Programs:
Dolphins Swim
Adult Sports
Youth Sports
After School C.A.R.E.
Health & Fitness
ACC Community Center
Member Resources
What is the Anthem Community Council?
Preserving, Protecting, and Enhancing a Genuine Sense of Community
The Anthem Community Council (ACC) serves as a unifying entity for the overall
Anthem community. Our mission is to establish and maintain a governing structure
that will preserve, protect, and enhance the plans, policies, infrastructure, and
resources needed to support a genuine sense of community, facilitate sound
economic development, and promote quality of life for all Anthem residents.
Director
Kevin Shaffer
623-879-3003
Assistant Director
Michelle Collins
623-879-3027
Sports Manager
Rick Klein
623-879-3002
Customer Service Manager
Ron McCroskey
623-879-3061
Aquatics Manager
Desiree Valdivia
623-879-3011
Front Desk
623-879-3011
Fitness Desk
623-879-3027
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Online registration step by step:
1. Go to www.OnlineAtAnthem.com.
2. Go to the Community Center icon at the top.
3. Click on Activity Guide.
4. Click on Activity Guide Online Registration.
5. Click on “log-in” and enter your username and
password. If you do not have a username and
password, you must obtain one at the Community
Center. Contact Michelle Collins at mcollins@
anthemcouncil.com for more information.
6. Search for programs by entering the corresponding
registration number or keyword in the search box.
Register at the Community Center
1. Registration is granted on a first-come, first-served
basis. Forms are dated and processed in the order
they are received.
2. Registration forms (available at the front desk and
www.OnlineAtAnthem.com) must be filed with the
Community Center front desk by posted deadlines.
3. Forms must be completely filled out before they will
be accepted.
4. Payment will be accepted in the form of cash, money order or credit card (MC, Visa, & Discover only).
5. Payment must be received in full at the time of
registration.
* After deadline, fees will be increased by $5 (i.e., $28/$33
early discounted fees/fees after deadline.) Programs are
offered to nonresidents at an additional fee. Contact the
Community Center for pricing.
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Adult Programs
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Youth Sports
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Adult Sports
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Health & Fitness
Member Resources
Memberships
About the Anthem Community
To activate your ACC Community Center
Council (ACC) Community Center membership, or to make changes to your
The Anthem Community Council Community
Center provides a variety of amenities and
invites you to take advantage of all we offer:
Indoor
• Group Fitness Classes (including Zumba,
yoga, and spinning)
• Indoor Basketball/Volleyball Court
• Lounging/ Game Area
• Meeting Room Space
• Personal Training
• State-of-the-Art Workout Facility (including
cardio equipment and free weights)
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Women’s and Men’s Locker Rooms
* Childcare is available while using the facility.
Outdoor
• Adventure Park
• Amphitheater
• Baseball/Softball/ Soccer Fields
• Daisy Mountain Railroad
• Hiking Club
• Liberty Bell Park Splash Pad
• Outdoor Basketball/Sand Volleyball/
Tennis Courts
• Outdoor Pool Area (includes: Big Splash
Water Park, Diving Well, and Lap, Leisure, and Wading Pools)
• Picnic Ramadas
• Skate Park/Roller Hockey
existing membership, call 623-879-3011 to
make an appointment.
ACC Community Fitness Center Tours
Questions about the equipment in the Fitness
Center? The Center offers free equipment
orientations to residents. Book your basic
30-minute orientation with one of our certified
personal trainers. In addition, sign up your teen
(ages 12-13) for a fitness certification class so
that they can work out at the Fitness Center
with you.
ACC Community Center Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday: 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
*Please visit www.OnlineAtAnthem.com for
holiday hours.
Pool Hours:
Pool hours vary based on seasonal programs.
For a current schedule, refer to the Aquatics
Section of this Activity Guide, or visit www.
OnlineAtAnthem.com.
For more information: 623-879-3011, www.
OnlineAtAnthem.com, or stop by the ACC
Community Center front desk.
In addition, we offer adult and youth sports and
programs ranging from basketball, football,
soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee, Tai-chi,
Kung Fu, cheer, gymnastics, crafts, camps,
music classes, and much more!
Take a peek inside this edition of the ACC
Community Center Activity Guide. There’s
something for everyone at every age!
Facility Rentals
Whether it’s throwing a private pool, rock
wall or birthday party, celebrating a holiday
or family milestone, or hosting a group
meeting, schedule your next event at the ACC
Community Center. We host:
• Private Birthday Parties
• Private Rockwall Parties
• Private Pool Parties
• Gatherings, Meetings, and Celebrations
ACC Activity Guide 3
Aquatics
Aquatics Team
Receives Top Rating
In an intentionally unannounced safety and
performance inspection performed in late June
by the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI), the ACC
Community Center Aquatics team received the
top 5-Star rating for operational safety standards,
lifeguard professionalism, and excellence in risk
management practices. This rating, the highest
awarded, is presented to facilities that demonstrate
above average operational safety standards,
lifeguard professionalism, and excellence in risk
management practices.
Master Swim
Ages: 14 yrs.+
Join the Master Swim group to work on strokes,
breathing techniques, and kicks, all while working out
and having a good time with a USA certified coach.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/5-8/28
5:30-6:45 a.m.
M/W
$25
7/31
9/4-9/25*
5:30-6:45 a.m.
M/W
$25
8/30
9/30-10/30 5:30-6:45 a.m.
M/W
$25
10/25
*No class on 9/2
SAI is a national certifying agency that helps to
reduce drowning and save lives by integrating
experiential learning theory with aquatics. To
facilitate this, SAI provides training guidance
and conduct facility and service inspections.
Congratulations to the ACC Aquatics team for their
achievement and for their vigilant commitment
to safety. For more information about the Starfish
Aquatics Institute: www.starfishaquatics.org.
South Pool Gate Open
Faster Access Through Sept. 2
• Quick access to Lap Pool & Water Park area
• For residents with active status membership
cards
• Residents without cards or bringing guests
must enter through main ACC Community
Center doors
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Aquatics
facility reminder
Community Center
Guideline
Children 13 and under must
always be accompanied by an
adult while in ACC Pools or
Water Park areas.
In an effort to proactively communicate with
Anthem residents and promote a safe and healthy
environment for all Community Center patrons,
the ACC Community Center will be providing a
“Facility Guideline” tip (as seen above) in every
ACC Resource Guide and Activity Guide issue. Be on the lookout for more Facility Guidelines
posted on Facebook (AnthemCommunityCouncil)
and Twitter (anthemAZcouncil), as well as
www.OnlineAtAnthem.com.
Dolphins Competitive USA
Swim Team
From beginner to advanced skill levels, the
Anthem Dolphins Swim Team is Anthem’s
year-round competitive swim team that offers
superior instruction, coaching, and organized
area swim meets. Do not enroll until you have
been placed in the appropriate level following
tryouts. Tryouts are Aug. 12-15, 3-5 p.m. For more
information: Coach Scott Newell, snewell@
anthemcouncil.com, 623-879-3011.
Time
8/20-12/19 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Time
8/19-12/19 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost
Register by
T/W/Th
$270
8/19
Day
Cost
Register by
M-Th
$330
8/19
Cost
Register by
$400
8/19
Dolphins Swim Team-Gold
Date
8/19-12/20
Time
5:30-7 p.m.
Day
M-Th
4:30-6 p.m.
F
Perfect your diving skills by learning proper
technique with drills and exercises. All divers must be registered with USA Diving
(www.usadiving.org) for the 2013 season prior to the first practice. For more information:
Jeff Kunselman, [email protected].
AZ Heat
Competitive springboard diving. Divers should know
how to perform a front dive, front flip, back dive,
and back flip. All divers must be registered with USA
Diving (www.usadiving.org) for the 2013 season
prior to the first practice. For more information:
Jeff Kunselman, [email protected].
Date
11/4-12/18
Time
Day
5:30-7 p.m.
M/W
10 a.m.-noon
Sa
Dolphins Swim Team-Senior 14 & Under
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/19-12/20
5:30-7 p.m.
4:30-6 p.m.
M-Th
F
$450
8/19
Cost
Register by
$170
11/6
Group Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 months to adult
Get quality swim instruction with Anthem Swim
University! As part of Starfish Swimming, an
internationally recognized swim instruction
curriculum developed by the Starfish Aquatics
Institute (SAI), participants learn swimming and
water safety skills while exploring the water in a
creative and comfortable environment.
ClownFish (Parent-Child)
Basic skills are taught to parent and child.
Introduces children to the water; parent is taught
safety, support, and holds.
Date
Time
8/24-9/14 10:10-10:40 a.m.
8/24-9/14 10:45-11:15 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Day
Dolphins Swim Team-Silver
Date
Ages: 7 yrs.+
9/28-10/19 10:10-10:40 a.m.
Dolphins Swim Team-Bronze
Date
AZ Heat USA Diving
Day
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Cost
$37
$37
$37
$37
Register by
8/20
8/20
9/23
9/23
Plastic Undergarments
Required for Some ACC
Pool Users
The ACC Community Center reminds pool
users that all non-toilet trained children/
incontinent adults are required to wear
plastic undergarments at all times when
swimming in Community Center pools.
These covers are available for purchase at
the Community Center front desk for $3. For
more information: 623-879-3011.
Dolphins Swim Team-Senior Plus 14 & Up
Date
Time
11/4-12/20 2:45-4:30 p.m.
Day
Cost
Register by
M-F
$210
11/4
ACC Activity Guide 5
Aquatics
Sea Horse (Level 1)
Introduction to water skills. Participants practice
water adjustment, support front/back floats, side
glide, pulling, and kicking.
Date
Time
8/24-9/14 10:10-10:40 a.m.
8/24-9/14 10:45-11:15 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:10-10:40 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Day
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Cost
$37
$37
$37
$37
Register by
8/20
8/20
9/23
9/23
Last Dive-In Movie
of the Summer
StarFish (Level 2)
Retrieve a submerged object, kick, and float on
both front and back, and learn the slide glide with
proper breathing technique.
Date
Time
8/24-9/14 10:10-10:40 a.m.
8/24-9/14 10:45-11:15 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:10-10:40 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Day
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Cost
$37
$37
$37
$37
Register by
8/20
8/20
9/23
9/23
Sea Turtle (Level 3)
Focus on freestyle. The backcrawl is introduced.
Date
Time
8/24-9/14 10:10-10:40 a.m.
8/24-9/14 10:45-11:15 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:10-10:40 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Day
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Cost
$37
$37
$37
$37
Register by
8/20
8/20
9/23
9/23
Otter (Level 4)
Participants should be able to swim 25 yards both
freestyle and backcrawl. The butterfly is introduced.
Date
Time
8/24-9/14 10:10-10:40 a.m.
8/24-9/14 10:45-11:15 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:10-10:40 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Day
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Cost
$37
$37
$37
$37
Register by
8/20
8/20
9/23
9/23
Sea Lion (Level 5)
Participants should be able to swim 25 yards
freestyle and backcrawl, and swim 10 yards
butterfly. The breastroke is introduced.
Date
Time
8/24-9/14 10:10-10:40 a.m.
8/24-9/14 10:45-11:15 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:10-10:40 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Day
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Cost
$37
$37
$37
$37
Register by
8/20
8/20
9/23
9/23
Shark (Stroke School)
Participants must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle
and backcrawl, and swim 10 yards butterfly and
breastroke. This level focuses on technique.
Date
Time
8/24-9/14 10:10-10:40 a.m.
8/24-9/14 10:45-11:15 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:10-10:40 a.m.
9/28-10/19 10:45-11:15 a.m.
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Day
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
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Cost
$37
$37
$37
$37
Register by
8/20
8/20
9/23
9/23
Friday, Aug. 9
8-10 p.m.
$5 per person
Pool-side screen
• Pre-registration
required by Aug. 4
• Ages 14+ unless
accompanied by
adult
• Concessions for
purchase
• Bring “noodles”
to use as “floating
seat”
• Space limited to 50
people
Lifeguards on duty
Youth Programs
Modern Day Manners
Veteran’s Day Camp
Ages: 5-12 yrs.
Ages: Kindergarten-6th grade
A fun, interactive program created to empower
children to become more confident, more
considerate, and respectful of themselves and
others, this curriculum focuses on character
education by teaching good manners, etiquette,
and social skills to girls and boys.
Let’s honor our veterans. A fun-filled day of
activities including arts and crafts, sports,
backyard games, gym games, rockwall climbing,
Adventure Playground, and more! Please bring a
non-perishable lunch and wear athletic shoes. A
minimum of 10 participants must be registered by
the registration deadline. A late registration fee of
$25 will be assessed after the register-by date.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
9/3-10/10
6-7 p.m.
T/Th
$85
8/30
Parents Night Out
Ages: 3 yrs.-8th Grade
Parents: take some time for yourselves and leave
the babysitting to us! While you enjoy a night
alone, your kids will have fun playing games,
making crafts, climbing the rockwall, and eating
pizza and snacks. Our staff is Red Cross CPR/First
Aid Certified and fingerprinted. A minimum of 10
participants must be registered to hold this event.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
9/28
6-10 p.m.
Sa
$20
9/22
11/9
6-10 p.m.
Sa
$20
11/3
Beginner & Continuing Guitar
Ages: 6 yrs.+
Learn guitar in a fun group setting. Instructor
has 30 years of teaching experience and is a
certified teacher at Diamond Canyon School.
Class focuses on tuning the guitar and playing
basic chords and strum styles, how most songs
are constructed, beginning of finger picking, and
bar chords. Learn basic folk, rock, and pop songs.
Participants must bring a nylon, acoustic, or
electric guitar to each class.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
9/4-12/4
6:30-7:15p.m.
W
$186
8/30
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
11/11
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
M
$35
11/4
Winter Break Day Camps
Ages: Kindergarten-6th grade
Spend your winter break with the No. 1 camp in
Anthem. Activities include winter themed arts and
crafts, backyard games, rockwall climbing, gym
games, movies, Adventure Playground,
and more! Space is limited. Bring a non-perishable
lunch and snacks and wear athletic shoes. A
minimum of 10 participants must be registered by
the registration deadline. A late registration fee of
$25 will be assessed after the register-by date.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
12/23, 26, 27
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
M/Th/F
$120
12/16
12/30, 31, 1/2, 3
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
M/T/Th/F
$140
12/23
Fall Break Camp
Ages: Kindergarten-6th grade
Welcome the fall season at the fall-tastic camp!
Activities include arts and crafts, sports, backyard
games, gym games, rockwall climbing, Adventure
Playground, and more! Bring a non-perishable
lunch and wear athletic shoes. A minimum of 10
participants must be registered by the registration
deadline. A late registration fee of $25 will be
assessed after the register-by date.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
10/14
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
M
$35
10/7
ACC Activity Guide 7
Adult Programs
Golden Go Getters
Activity Afternoon
Potlucks
Bring your favorite dish to share with good friends
at the monthly Golden Go Getter’s potluck. Enjoy
food, conversation, raffles, and great company.
Date
Time
Day
9/10
6-8 p.m.
T
10/8
6-8 p.m.
T
11/12
6-8 p.m.
T
Location
Time
Day
M
9/2-9/30
1-4 p.m.
10/7-10/28
1-4 p.m.
M
11/4-11/25
1-4 p.m.
M
Location
ACC Community Center
Hand and Foot
Join other adults for a Hand and Foot card game.
Bring a snack to share. Coffee provided.
Join us for a variety of games, including poker.
Bring a snack to share. Coffee provided.
Time
Date
ACC Community Center
Activity Night
Date
Join us for a variety of games, including poker.
Bring a snack to share. Coffee provided.
Day
9/27
6-8 p.m.
F
10/25
6-8 p.m.
F
11/22
6-8 p.m.
F
Location
Date
Time
Day
9/20
1-4 p.m.
F
10/15
1-4 p.m.
F
11/15
1-4 p.m.
F
Location
ACC Community Center
ACC Community Center
The Golden Go Getters are a vibrant, organized group of Anthem residents over the age of 50 who enjoy
networking, friendship building, playing games, and participating in events that are created solely by the
group. There are no dues and no meeting obligations. For more information: 623-879-3911.
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ACC Community Center
After School Program
Enroll in C.A.R.E. today!
Children will flourish in an adventurous and safe environment.
C.A.R.E., Creative Academic Recreational Experience, is a
quality program where they will grow with the structure and
independence they need.
Full-day kindergartners
First- through sixth-graders
Cost:
$209 for five days/week if paid monthly
$69 if paid weekly
$20 daily drop-in rate (must pre-register 24 hours in advance)
One-time non-refundable $30 registration fee
Program follows Deer Valley Unified
School District schedule (Aug. 12-May 22)
from end of school day to 6 p.m.
Transportation* to ACC Community
Center provided from the following
schools:
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Anthem Elementary
Gavilan Peak Elementary
Diamond Canyon Elementary
Canyon Springs Elementary
Caurus Academy
Anthem Prep
Great Hearts
The Caepe School
*A minimum registration of five children per
school required for Community Center to pick up.
For more information: ACC Community Center, 623-879-3016
Youth Sports
Basketball
Lacrosse
Youth Basketball League
Youth Lacrosse Skills Clinic - NEW
Ages: 5-14 yrs.
Ages: 11-14 yrs.
Age groups: 5-6 yrs. (co-rec), 7-8 yrs. (boys), 7-9
yrs. (girls), 9-11 yrs. (boys), 12-14 yrs. (boys), and
10-12 yrs. (girls). One practice during the week
with games on Saturdays. Coach’s meeting is 7 p.m.,
Thursday, Aug. 29. Coaches will reach out to
players for date of first practices, which start the
week of Sept. 3. First game is Sept. 7.
Introducing Anthem’s newest youth sports clinic
for the fast moving game of Lacrosse. Experience
in Lacrosse is not required. Participants will be
grouped by age and ability. Instructors will teach
players how to stick handle, pass, shoot, and play
Lacrosse through drills and scrimmages. The skills
clinic starts Thursday, Oct. 3, under the lights on
Softball Field #4.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
9/7 - 10/5
9 a.m.-noon
Sa
$50
9/2
Soccer
Divisions for ages 3-4 (co-rec), 5-6, 7-9, 10-14 (boys
and girls). Mandatory coach’s meeting Saturday,
Oct. 5, 10 a.m., ACC Community Center. Coaches
will contact their players after the coach’s meeting.
Practices start the week of Oct. 7. Games are on
Saturdays (starting Oct. 12). Reversible Anthem
sports jerseys are required and will be sold on Oct.
12 in the ACC Community Center lobby.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
10/12-12/14
8 a.m.-noon
Sat
$80
10/7
Cost
Register by
Th
$60
9/29
Ages: 5-14 yrs.
Learn the fundamentals of street hockey, passing,
shooting, and stick handling. Participants will be
grouped by age and ability. Experience in Street
Hockey is not required. The skills clinic starts
Tuesday, Sept. 10, Slap Shot Hockey Rink.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
9/10-11/12
6-7 p.m.
T
$60
9/5
Tennis
Improve tennis skills and technique. For all levels
of tennis classes, there will be no class 9/16-9/20.
Football
Tiny Tots
Youth Flag Football League
Ages: 3-7 yrs.
Ages: 8-14 yrs.
Divisions for ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-14. Coaches can have
their son and one other assist-coach on their roster
while the rest of the team will be a blind draft
format. Participants can ask to be placed with one
friend. Mandatory coach’s meeting, Thursday, Sept.
26, 7 p.m., ACC Community Center. Coaches will
contact their players after the coach’s meeting.
Practices start week of Sept. 30. Games are on
Wednesdays (starting Oct. 2).
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
10/2-12/11
6-9 p.m.
W
$80
9/27
Ages: 8-14 yrs.
Teams for ages 8-10 yrs. and 11-14 yrs. One practice
during the week with games on Saturdays. Coach’s
meeting, Thursday (Aug. 29), 6 p.m. Practices start
week of Sept 3. First game is Sept 7.
Noon-2 p.m.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
8/20-10/15
4-4:30 p.m.
T
$55
Register by
8/15
8/22-10/17
4-4:30 p.m.
Th
$55
8/17
8/20-10/17
4-4:30 p.m.
T/Th
$105
8/15
10/22-12/17
4-4:30 p.m.
T
$60
10/17
10/24-12/19
4-4:30 p.m.
Th
$60
10/19
10/22-12/19
4-4:30 p.m.
T/Th
$115
10/17
Ages: 7-11 yrs.
Youth Volleyball League
Time
Younger players learn motor skill development
that can be applied to school activities and other
sports.
Future Stars
Volleyball
10
Day
Youth Street Hockey Skills Clinic
Ages: 3-14 yrs.
9/7-10/26
Time
6-7 p.m.
Street Hockey
Youth Soccer League
Date
Date
10/3-12/12
Day
Cost
Sat
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$80
Novice to advanced-beginning players learn the fundamentals of playing tennis, scoring,
and footwork.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/20-10/15
4:30-5:30 p.m.
T
$85
8/15
8/22-10/17
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Th
$85
8/17
Register by
8/20-10/17
4:30-5:30 p.m.
T/Th
$165
8/15
9/2
10/22-12/17
4:30-5:30 p.m.
T
$95
10/17
10/24-12/19
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Th
$95
10/19
10/22-12/19
4:30-5:30 p.m.
T/Th
$175
10/17
Youth Sports
Junior Champs
Rising Stars
Ages: 8-15 yrs.
Ages: 3-5 yrs.
Experienced players focus on timing and
techniques to advance to the next level.
Learn the basic skills of gymnastics.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/19-10/14
4:30-6 p.m.
M
$125
8/14
8/21-10/16
4:30-6 p.m.
W
$125
8/16
8/19-10/16
4:30-6 p.m.
M/W
$230
8/14
Date
Time
Day
Cost
8/13-10/1
3:30-4:15 p.m.
T
$113
8/8
8/17-10/5
10:35-11:20 a.m.
Sa
$113
8/12
10/15-11/19
3:30-4:15 p.m.
10/19-11/23 10:35-11:20 a.m.
10/21-12/16
4:30-6 p.m.
M
$140
10/16
10/23-12/18
4:30-6 p.m.
W
$140
10/18
Stars 1
10/21-12/18
4:30-6 p.m.
M/W
$250
10/16
Ages: 6-9 yrs.
Register by
T
$86
10/10
Sa
$86
10/14
Learn tumbling, vaulting, and low beam; and
muscular strength and agility.
Elites
Ages: up to 18 yrs.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/20-10/17
5:30-7 p.m.
T/Th
$225
8/15
10/22-12/19
5:30-7 p.m.
T/Th
$250
10/17
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/13-10/1
4:20-5:05 p.m.
T
$113
8/8
Sa
$113
8/12
T
$86
10/10
Sa
$86
10/14
8/17-10/5 11:25 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
10/15-11/19
4:20-5:05 p.m.
10/19-11/23 11:25 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Gymnastics
Ages: 18 mos.-9 yrs.
Learn and practice the latest moves in gymnastics
with the Arizona Sunrays, a high quality gymnastics,
dance, cheer, and fitness instruction company.
Tumble Tots
Ages: 18 mos.-3 yrs.
Full of giggles and fun, this parent-tot
participation class introduces fundamentals, body
positions, and hand/eye coordination activities.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/13-10/1
5:10-5:40 p.m.
T
$93
8/8
8/17-10/5
10-10:30 a.m.
Sa
$93
8/12
10/15-11/19
5:10-5:40 p.m.
T
$71
10/10
10/19-11/23
10-10:30 a.m.
Sa
$71
10/14
National Family Day Awareness
& Drug Seminar
September 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
ACC Community Center Gym
Recommended for all ages
Join Stephanie Siete, Community Bridges, to discuss:
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Marijuana and underage drinking
Teen intervention and communication
Latest on teen drug trends
Synthetic drugs
Register:
ACC Activity Guide 11
www.onlineatanthem.com/content/anthemfamily-day-series-continues
Adult Sports
Softball
Open Games
Tuesday Night Men’s Softball League
Participants age 16+ are welcome. For more
information: Rick Klein, [email protected].
Double header season includes 14 games with
a double elimination tournament (16-game
guarantee). This league will be split into two
divisions (D and E). USSSA rules apply except
as noted. Free agent lists available: Rick Klein,
[email protected].
Open Competitive Basketball
Ages: 18 yrs.+
Date
Time
10/8-12/10 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Day
Cost
Register by
T
$600
10/4
Thursday Night Co-Rec Softball League
Ages: 18 yrs.+
Season features round-robin doubleheader
schedule, with double elimination tournament
(14-game guarantee). USSSA rules apply, except as
noted. Free agent list available: Rick Klein, rklein@
anthemcouncil.com.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
10/10-12/5
7-9 p.m.
Th
$525
10/16
Although this is a competitive game, everyone is
playing for fun, exercise, and camaraderie. Every
week is a chance to play.
Date
Time
Day
Location
Cost
Year-Round
7-9 a.m.
Sa
Gymnasium
Free
Year-Round 8-10 p.m.
M
Gymnasium
Free
Open Ultimate Frisbee
Try something new this season. The object of the
game is to score points by passing the disc to a player
in the opposing end zone, similar to an end zone in
American football or the in-goal area in rugby. And
every week is a chance to play.
Date
Time
Day
Location
Cost
Year-Round
8-10 p.m.
Su
Soc #3
Free
Open Recreational Soccer
Soccer has gained in popularity in the last decade
and these weekly games are a great way for those
with soccer in their blood to get on the field on a
regular basis.
Football
Monday Night Flag Football League
Ages: 18 yrs.+
Season features 12-game doubleheader
season, with double elimination tournament.
Preseason starts Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. on Soccer Field
#3. Free agent list available: Rick Klein, rklein@
anthemcouncil.com.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
10/7-12/2
8-10 p.m.
M
$250
10/3
Basketball
Tuesday Night Men’s Basketball League
Ages: 18 yrs.+
Season features round-robin league, with a double
elimination tournament (14 game guarantee).
Participants must have their own reversible
numbered basketball jersey. Free agent list
available: Rick Klein, [email protected].
Date
Time
Day
Location
Cost
Year-Round
8-10 p.m.
Su
Soc #1
Free
Open Recreational Volleyball
Bump, set, spike! Play for fun with your fellow
volleyball lovers in a stress-free game.
Date
Time
Day
Location
Cost
Year-Round
8-10 p.m.
W
Gymnasium
Free
Open Competitive Volleyball
The courts are open and the net is up. Anyone
looking for a great game of volleyball is encouraged
to attend these year-round open games.
Date
Time
Day
Location
Cost
Year-Round
8-10 p.m.
M
Gymnasium
Free
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Open Roller Hockey
8/13-12/10
7-10 p.m.
T
$625
When the ice isn’t available, another great
alternative is the concrete. Anyone ready to race
against the clock and shoot for the winning goal is
encouraged to try a game of roller hockey.
Thursday Night Men’s Basketball League
Ages: 18 yrs.+
Season features round-robin league, with a double
elimination tournament (14-game guarantee).
Participants must have their own reversible
numbered jersey. Free agent list available: Rick
Klein, [email protected].
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/15-12/12
7-10 p.m.
Th
$625
8/10
12
Fall 2013 | OnlineAtAnthem.com
Date
Time
Day
Year-Round
8-10 p.m.
M
Location
Cost
Roller Hockey Rink Free
Adult Sports
Tennis
Cardio Tennis - Drop-in Class
Ages: 18 yrs.+
Go at your own pace in this high energy and exciting
cardio workout. Players will hit hundreds of balls while
getting a cardio workout. Cardio has never been this
much fun! All levels of tennis ability are welcome.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
8/24-9/28
7 a.m.
Sa
$10/class
10/5-10/26
7 a.m.
Sa
$10/class
11/2-11/23
8 a.m.
Sa
$10/class
11/30-12/21
8 a.m.
Sa
$10/class
Beginner/Stroke Development
Ages: 18 yrs.+
This class is equally suited for the player who has
never picked up a racquet and those who want to
develop their strokes.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
9/3-9/24
7 p.m.
T
$60
10/1-10/29
7 p.m.
T
$75
11/5-11/26
7 p.m.
T
$60
12/3-12/17
7 p.m.
T
$45
Public WiFi Now Available
ACC Community Center
• ACC Community Center building, pool areas, & 100 ft.
beyond building in all directions
• Access to appropriate, family-friendly sites
• 50mps download/5mps upload bandwidth
Additional public WiFi will be available at
ACC Activity
Guide
13
new Anthem Civic Building
January
2014.
HikeAZ
Join Anthem Hiking Club
in August
Van leaves ACC Community Center at 6:30 a.m.
Costs include a trail guide and travel.
Carr Lake Loop - Aug. 10
Includes four different trails
along the top of the Mogollon Rim
in a long loop with nice views.
Total distance: 9.5 miles
Elevation: 7,6000 feet
Total elevation gain: 250 feet
Estimated hiking time: four hours
Estimated return time: 4 p.m.
Difficulty rating: 2/5
Cost: $24
Aspen Creek Trail, #48 - Aug. 24
Hike is a loop through quiet, mountain
country outside of Prescott. Well shaded
forest and scrub.
Total distance: 11.8 miles
Elevation: 6,400 feet
Total elevation gain: 2,900 feet
Estimated hiking time: five hours
Estimated return time: 2:45 p.m.
Difficulty rating: 4/5
Cost: $20
For more information: ACC Community Center front desk, 623-879-3011
Health & Fitness
Kung Fu
Stretch and Tone
Kung Fu for Tots
Senior Stretch and Tone
Ages: 3-6 yrs.
A gentle stretching class designed for active
adults or those who want a gentler form of
exercise.
Children will learn self-discipline, self-esteem, and
confidence through martial arts. With this class
under their belts, kids will take on any task that
comes their way!
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/5-8/28
10:30-11 a.m.
M/W
$41
7/31
8/28
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
9/2-9/30
10:30-11 a.m.
M/W
$50
8/5-8/28
5:30-6 p.m.
M/W
$58
7/31
10/2-10/30
10:30-11 a.m.
M/W
$50
9/27
9/2-9/30
5:30-6 p.m.
M/W
$65
8/28
11/4-11/27
10:30-11 a.m.
M/W
$41
10/30
10/2-10/30
5:30-6 p.m.
M/W
$65
9/27
11/4-11/27
5:30-6 p.m.
M/W
$58
10/30
Fitness Certification
Parent-Teen Fitness Certification
Kung Fu for Kids
Ages: 12-13 yrs.
Ages: 7-15 yrs.
“Tweens” and teens will learn skills in defense, balance,
and power with disciplines for mind and body.
This class, taught by a certified personal trainer
and required for underage participants, will guide
both parent and teen through the regulations of
the fitness floor, safe exercises, and general fitness
questions. Upon completion of the class, teen will
be able to workout alongside parent.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/5-8/28
6-7 p.m.
M/W
$81
7/31
9/2-9/30
6-7 p.m.
M/W
$91
8/28
10/2-10/30
6-7 p.m.
M/W
$91
9/27
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
11/4-11/27
6-7 p.m.
M/W
$81
10/30
10/5
9 a.m.-noon
Sa
$25
9/30
12/7
9 a.m.-noon
Sa
$25
12/2
Kung Fu for Adults
Ages: 16 yrs.+
Northern Shaolin Kung Fu is the original and
strongest martial arts total body workout. This class
teaches self-defense, balance, and power with
discipline for mind and body.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/5-8/28
7-8 p.m.
M/W
$81
7/31
9/2-9/30
7-8 p.m.
M/W
$91
8/28
10/2-10/30
7-8 p.m.
M/W
$91
9/27
11/4-11/27
7-8 p.m.
M/W
$81
10/30
Tai Chi
Tai Chi for Adults
Hiking
Anthem Hiking Club
Ages: 14 yrs.+
Get outside and enjoy the beautiful Arizona
scenery with the Anthem Hiking Club. For a
description of each hike, including location,
difficulty rating, distance, and elevation change:
www.OnlineAtAnthem.com, or Michelle Collins,
[email protected].
Date
The oldest art of fitness from China, Tai Chi has
been called meditation in motion. The class
focuses on movement and breathing techniques,
and balance and coordination that help reduce
stress and promote relaxation.
Date
Time
Day
Cost
Register by
8/5-8/28
8-9 a.m.
M/W
$81
7/31
9/2-9/30
8-9 a.m.
M/W
$101
8/28
10/2-10/30
8-9 a.m.
M/W
$101
9/27
11/4-11/27
8-9 a.m.
M/W
$81
10/30
8/6-8/27
7:30-8:30 p.m.
T
$53
8/1
8/29
9/3-9/24
7:30-8:30 p.m.
T
$53
10/1-10/29
7:30-8:30 p.m.
T
$65
9/26
11/5-11/26
7:30-8:30 p.m.
T
$53
10/31
Day
Trail
Cost Register by
8/10 6:30 a.m. Sa
Carr Lake Loop
$24
8/5
8/24 6:30 a.m. Sa
Aspen Creek Trail #48
$20
8/19
9/7
Ages: 18 yrs.+
Time
6:30 a.m. Sa
Bell Trail #13
$20
9/2
9/21 6:30 a.m. Sa
Kendrick Peak via
Pumpkin Trail #39/Bull
Basin Trail #40 Loop
$25
9/16
10/5 6:30 a.m. Sa
Mund’s Mountain #77
$20
9/30
10/19 6:30 a.m. Sa
Badger Springs Trail
$17
10/14
11/2 6:30 a.m. Sa
Loy Canyon Trail #5
$23
10/28
11/16
Spring Valley Trail
$17
11/11
7 a.m.
Sa
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