This basketball program is designed for all students right after school. Your child will have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of basketball and enhance their current skills in a fun atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome. Instructors: Sam and Nikki Hotopp, and HS Student Athlete Helpers

Come experience the unique sport of baton twirling, combining athleticism and art! Students will learn basics twirling skills, marching and bodywork. This is an introductory class where students can join us for Saline homecoming parade. If a good fit, students can stay for rest of Twirlettes fall term. Students must wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes and have their hair pulled up. Class ID: 6016. Instructor: Susan Usher

Tryouts for grades 4th-8th boys travel basketball will take place in mid-September with the season running November through March. Tryouts for grades 7-8 will be on the same day, but with their season running January through March. The tryout date will be updated here once it's available. 7th and 8th grade boys do not start their season until January due to the middle school season. Tryouts will be at the Saline Middle School Gym. Registration for tryouts is required. There is no fee for tryouts. There is no makeup tryout. Please contact Ashlee Howes at howesa@salineschools.org with any questions. Class ID: 6012.

The Kick Start Karate Program offers traditional martial arts training to children ages 6 through 12 and emphasizes self-defense, physical fitness, conflict resolution, teamwork and anti-kidnapping techniques. This program is designed specifically for children and teaches prevention first. It does not promote active aggressiveness, but teaches children to respect themselves, others and the skills they learn. There is no better program for kids! Wear loose fitting clothes. A responsible adult must remain in attendance during class. This class takes place at Southeast Martial Arts Academy, 6564 South State Rd, Suite 500, Saline MI 48176. Class ID: 6017. Instructor: Sarah Litterell

Join us for a fun and welcoming introduction to field hockey in Saline! The Learn & Play program is designed to help young athletes build confidence, develop fundamental skills, and fall in love with the game in a supportive environment. Over five 1-hour sessions, players will learn the basics of field hockey through engaging drills, small-sided games, and team-building activities. Athletes will focus on essential skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, and teamwork — all while having fun and making new friends. Whether your child is brand new to field hockey or looking to build on foundational skills, this program is the perfect way to get involved this spring! Coaches: Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey

Join the Saline Middle School Competitive Cheer Team! Register for Tryouts! Open to 6th–8th grade Saline Middle School students ready to build skills, work hard, and compete. Athletes will focus on stunting, jumps, motions, and tumbling in a team-centered environment. Practices are Monday–Friday, 6:30–8:30 PM, with tumbling on Mondays included in the registration fee. The team will compete in 7–9 competitions, typically held on Thursday evenings or Saturdays, with a possible Friday event. All practices are mandatory. What is Michigan Competitive Cheer? Michigan competitive cheer has three judged rounds, all performed without music: Round 1 (JV/Varsity only): Group chant with motions and voice projection Round 2: Motions, jumps, and standing tumbling Round 3: Tumbling, stunting, and jumps Only 16 athletes can compete per round. If 10 qualify for Round 2, then only 14 can be in Round 3. We cannot guarantee every athlete will compete in each round or both rounds, but everyone learns all rounds to stay prepared. We do our best to give each athlete mat time, but we also need to build routines that align with the score sheet to set the team up for success. There is no set limit on the number of athletes overall. Cuts may or may not happen, depending on skill level and team needs. Early registration helps us plan for the possibility of one or two teams. Key Dates: Mandatory Parent-Athlete Meeting: Monday, October 5th, 6 PM At the Saline HS Media Center Tryouts: Nov. 9, 10, and 11, 6:30-8:30 PM First Practice: Nov. 16 Registration Deadline: Nov. 2 Payment: Collected at tryout sign-up. Refunds are given if your child doesn’t make a team or chooses not to continue. Questions? Email smscheerleading00@gmail.com.Let’s make it a strong and successful season—Go Hornets! You have to be a Saline Area Schools student to join this team. Please note - In order to participate all players are required by MHSAA to have a current physical on file, dated after April 15th. After you sign your player up - please email your physical to Ashlee Howes @ howesa@salineschools.org

Continue on with your love for running from Fall XC, start prepping for Spring track, or just come out to enjoy the fun of running with friends and classmates! Running based on individual athlete level, all are welcome. Outdoor running at its finest, come prepared to work on group running and fun holiday festive running events included. Class ID: 6001. Instructor: Tara Gamble

6-8th grade Middle School Rowing is for students who enjoy being active, on the water, or anyone new wanting to try the sport in a positive team environment. Middle School Rowing will offer students the chance to experience fun learning a new skill, while training hard and competing in a possible scrimmage concluding the season (on a Saturday). Middle School rowing is offered 3 days a week - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to allow athletes the ability to adjust to the new sport and training dynamics with Coach Bob Florka. In order to participate, all rowers are required by Saline Area Schools to have a current physical on file, dated after April 15th. Additionally, athletes and parents must sign a waiver that states the athlete can tread water for a minimum of 10 minutes. We will host an informational meeting on August 14th at 7:00pm in the High School Media Center for all fall rowers (High School & Middle School). If you are unable to attend, please reference our slideshow presentation about the season posted on SalineRowing.org. For up to date information and if you would like to be added to the Saline Rowing email chain, please contact vicepresident@salinerowing.org. Please contact coach@salinerowing.org with any questions. Practice will not take place on days when there is no school. Practice dates will be updated by August 1st. Class ID: 6102. Instructor: Bob Florka We use an app called BAND to send communication. Here is the link to get you started: https://band.us/n/afacA8Pf74988( I have also attached a QR code that can allow easy requests to join).

The Ninjas Karate Program is an introductory karate class specifically designed for children ages 4 and 5. It focuses on teaching children eight important main life skills: focus, memory, teamwork, discipline, self-control, fitness, balance and coordination. All this is achieved through exciting and fun games and activities! Wear loose fitting clothes. A responsible adult must remain in attendance during class. This class takes place at Southeast Martial Arts Academy, 6564 South State Rd, Suite 500, Saline MI 48176. Class ID: 6018. Instructor: Sarah Litterell

Middle school swimming and diving is for those students who may be interested in learning more about the sport in a positive team environment. The season will focus on all aspects of competitive swimming and diving. The team is for 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls attending Saline Middle School. This exciting season will consist of several dual meets and will end with the MISCA meet. Calendars with dates and times for practices and meets will be distributed and posted closer to the beginning of the season, pending release of the meet schedule. Tentative start of the season is late November. The season will continue through late January. Students must attend Saline Middle School to participate. Class ID: 11001. Instructor: Saline Community Education Aquatics Staff Season information can be found at the following website: https://www.smsswimanddive.com/home

Soccer Shots is an engaging youth soccer program for children from Young 5s through 3rd grade. Our program is about much more than learning soccer skills—we focus on building character, confidence, teamwork, and a love for being active, all while having fun. We provide a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where every child can grow and succeed. It’s why families trust Soccer Shots year after year. Join the best coaches in the business this fall for an exciting season of after-school soccer! This program does not have an indoor location and class may be canceled due to inclement weather. Please see below for make-up dates for each session. Woodland Meadows Make-Up Dates - October 26 & November 2Harvest Make-Up Dates - November 5 & November 12 Class ID: 6139. Instructor: Soccer Shots

Push your limits and prepare for peak performance with this six-week tennis conditioning program. Designed for experienced players, this Monday evening course focuses on building speed, strength, endurance, and agility tailored specifically for tennis. Each session includes high-intensity footwork drills, explosive movement patterns, and strength-based training to support court coverage, powerful serves, volleys, and groundstrokes. Participants will receive a personalized written diagnostic to guide continued improvement and fuel their competitive edge for the tennis season. Class ID: 6151. Instructor: Varsity Tennis Staff

The purpose of the Community Education Basketball League is to provide students with an opportunity to learn and develop basketball skills, play games in an organized setting, understand good sportsmanship and teamwork, and have fun! These leagues have been created for both the beginning and the experienced player — no previous experience is required. This league is open to all boys in grades 1-8 and girls in grades 1-6. The league will be divided into grade level divisions - these divisions will be divided based on numbers of registrations in each grade. Once-a-week practices begin the week of January 4. Please indicate days you cannot practice at time of registration. Registration deadline is Wendesday, November 18. Games are Saturdays - January 23, 30, February 6, 20, 27. There are no games over Martin Luther King weekend or President’s Day weekend. There will be 5 weeks of games and 8 weeks of practices. Players need a jersey to participate in this league. Returning players may use their jersey from last year. New jerseys can be purchased with United Image Group at SalineSpirit.com. Jerseys will be shipped directly to the address of your choice on the purchasing site. Please indicate if you’d like to coach during registration. *Grade levels of league divisions are subject to change based on enrollment numbers.