Athletics

ATHLETICS

Advance reservations required at https://enroll.wgplay.com. Registration may close early for all programs due to limited capacity. Questions, call 407-656-4155. 

Athletic program dates are tentative and subject to change. Please check cwgdn.com for the most current information. 

ADULT RUNNING, CONDITIONING, AND INJURY PREVENTION

Adults will have personalized training in a group environment to improve fitness, conditioning, and running. They will learn how to run more effectively, lose weight through running, and learn to prevent injuries. It will be a 3-week conditioning course that builds skills each week to improve overall physical fitness. 

  • Tuesdays | May 5 - 19
  • 6:00 – 6:50 pm 
  • Age | 19 years and older
  • $75 Resident / $90 Nonresident 
  • Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street 

AMAZING ATHLETES MULTI-SPORT PROGRAM

Amazing Athletes is a fun, active multi-sport class that empowers kids through the fundamentals of sports and physical fitness. Children will develop core skills in up to 10 different sports—including soccer, basketball, football, and volleyball—through age-appropriate lessons in a non-competitive, educational environment. In addition to sports skills, our “Muscle Zoo” animal characters introduce kids to muscle groups and healthy foods, helping them understand how their bodies work and what fuels them to play their best. It's a great way for young athletes to explore new activities, build confidence, and discover what they love! *This program is an indoor program but may move outdoors if weather permits.

  • Session 1: 
    • Thursdays | March 12 - May 7 (*No programming March 19) 
  • Session 2: 
    • Thursdays | May 21 – July 9 
  • Tots | 18 months – 2.5 years old | 5:30 – 6:00pm 
  • Athletes | 3 – 5 years old | 6:10 – 6:50pm 
  • $128 Resident / $140 Nonresident, per 8-week session
  • Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street

BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY

Beginner to intermediate archers, children and adults, will learn to shoot compound bows without sighting devices. There will be shooting games. All equipment is provided. Participants will learn to shoot bullseyes without sighting devices. Participants get proper instructions and techniques and then they go into their archery games.

  • Wednesdays | March 11, March 25, May 20, May 27
  • Age | 7 years and older
  • 6:00 – 7:15 pm
  • $40 City Resident / $45 Nonresident, per class
  • Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street

KARATE ZOO 

In Karate Zoo we teach the fundamentals of martial arts to children in a high-energy progression-based program. Students learn and practice the traditions & skills of the sport and receive colored belts and stripes for their achievement. Each skill introduced is designed for progression with beginner, intermediate, and advanced modifications allowing each student to progress at their own pace in a mixed ability group setting. Inspired by the traditions & practices of martial arts, Karate Zoo is designed to benefit a child’s physical, social & emotional development while building confidence & teaching practical life lessons. Hi-yah! 

  • Session 1: Mondays | March 9 – May 4 (*No programming March 16)
  • Session 2: Mondays | May 18 – July 13 (*No programming May 25)
  • Age | 3 – 6 years old | 5:30 – 6:10 pm 
  • $196 Resident / $206 Nonresidents, per 8-week session 
  • Optional purchases: $30 Karate Zoo Jersey 
  • Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street 

KICKBALL – ADULT LEAGUE

Gather your friends and come out to play the game we all remember from grade school which has evolved into today's hottest get-together sport for adults. Anyone can play from the less experienced to the diehard. This is a great way to stay in shape, meet new people, and have fun! Come out and KICK IT with our Thursday night co-ed league.

Registration may close early due to limited availability in each league. Number of league games varies each season.

 Games | 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm, & 8:45 pm

$325 per team for season

Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

Polar Bear League

  • League begins Thursday, January 8
  • Registration open November 12 – December 3

Spring League

  • League begins Thursday, March 26
  • Registration open January 28 – February 20

FALL LEAGUE

  • League begins August 13
  • Registration open July 8 – July 31

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING CLUB

Participants will receive training that develops speed, stamina, and develop an understanding for fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers. The 4-week program will conclude with a Versatility Contest that will test abilities in the 100 meter and mile events. A male and female Versatility Champion will be determined for ages 11-14 and ages 15-18.

  • Session 2: Tuesdays, February 10 – March 3 
  • Age | 11 – 18 years old | 6:00 – 6:50 pm 
  • $100 Resident / $120 Nonresident 
  • Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street 

PICKLEBALL 101

This course will introduce players to pickleball beginning with the very basics. The course will consist of 3 classes, each 1.5 hours in length. It will include instruction on rules, equipment, basic shots, strategies, skills, and techniques associated with pickleball. The goals of the course are to enable the students to participate confidently, with an understanding of the game along with possessing the necessary technical and tactical skills for open and/or doubles play. 

  • Tuesdays | February 3 - 17
  • Saturdays | January 31 – February 14
  • Tuesdays | March 3 - 17
  • Saturdays | March 7 - 21
  • Tuesdays | March 31 – April 14
  • Saturdays | April 4 - 18
  • Tuesdays | April 28 – May 12
  • Saturdays | May 2 - 16
  • 12:30 – 2:00 pm
  • $100 Resident / $125 Nonresident
  • Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Avenue

PICKLEBALL 102 

This course will build on the fundamentals that were learned in Pickleball 101 and will delve deeper into various shots, court positions, strategy, and rules to increase the skill level of the players. The course will consist of 3 classes, each 1.5 hours in length. It is designed for players who have been playing for less than a year or desire to elevate their game. These players are more interested in improving their shots, knowledge of the game, developing game strategies, working on techniques, and gaining confidence to a point they feel they are participating equally with players during open and/or doubles play.

  • Tuesdays | February 3 - 17
  • Saturdays | January 31 – February 14
  • Tuesdays | March 3 - 17
  • Saturdays | March 7 - 21
  • Tuesdays | March 31 – April 14
  • Saturdays | April 4 - 18
  • Tuesdays | April 28 – May 12
  • Saturdays | May 2 - 16
  • 2:30 – 4:00 pm
  • $100 Resident / $125 Nonresident
  • Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Avenue

PICKLEBALL ADVANCEMENT

This course will focus on advancing your game by working on the strategy and theory of pickleball. It will provide in depth discussion and explanation during simulated games and specific scenarios. Each 1 class session will be 1.5 hours in length. The Pickleball Advancement course is designed to assist players who consistently play and are interested in elevating their game by providing a better understanding of the nuances of pickleball. 

  • Thursdays | February 12, February 26
  • 12:30 – 2:00 pm 
  • $30 Resident / $40 Nonresident 
  • Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Avenue


This 3 week course is designed for those who have been consistently playing for over a year and would like to improve their game.  A minimum 3.5 skill level is recommended. The course will consist of 3 classes, each 1.5 hours in length. For those who are not sure of their ranking, consider your current playing side at Veteran’s Park. If you are currently playing on the Competitive side or feel you are ready to move on to the Competitive side, the course is for you. The course will focus on strategy, pickleball theory, advancing skills and techniques.

  • Thursdays |  March 12 - 26, April 9 - 23, May 7 - May 21
  • 12:30 – 2:00 pm 
  • $100 Resident / $125 Nonresident 
  • Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Avenue

SUPER SOCCER STARS 

Super Soccer Stars is a soccer development program for children 12 months – 4 years old. All classes teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through our age - specific curriculum we use soccer to nurture and build self-confidence and teamwork. *This activity is an outdoor activity but may move indoors in the event of inclement weather.  

  • Session 2
    • Saturdays, January 17 – March 28 (*No programming February 21)
    • Tuesdays, January 20 – March 24 
  • Parent & Me | 12 months – 2 years old | Weekends 9:00 – 9:40 am 
  • 2– 3 years old | Weekdays 5:00 – 5:40 pm, Weekends 9:50 – 10:30 am 
  • 3 – 4 years old | Weekdays 5:50 – 6:30pm, Weekends 10:40 – 11:20 am 
  • $175 Resident / $185 Nonresident, per 10-week session 
  • Optional purchases: $30 Super Soccer Stars Jersey 
  • Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street

USSSA SOFTBALL - ADULT LEAGUES

Hit a grand slam with our spring and fall adult softball! Leagues are available for all skill levels. Church, Men’s and Co-ed leagues offered Monday - Thursday. Play, be active, and most importantly have fun! Registration may close early due to limited availability in each league. Number of league games varies each season.

Games at 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm & 8:45 pm

Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

Veterans Memorial Park, 420 South Park Avenue

*A returning team is classified as a team that has participated in any of our softball leagues within one of the past three consecutive seasons

Polar Bear League

  • Fee $400 per team for season
  • League begins January 5
  • Returning Team Registration |November 12 – December 3
  • New Team Registration |November 19 – December 3

Spring League

  • Fee $500 per team for season
  • League begins Monday, March 23
  • Returning Team Registration |January 28 – February 20
  • New Team Registration |February 4 – February 20

FALL LEAGUE

  • League begins the week of August 10
  • Returning Team Registration *July 8 – July 31 
  • New Team Registration July 15 – July 31

VIDEO GAME CLUB

Gamers will meet and practice each week to train for a team tournament that will be held on the last class of each session. Upon joining the club, children 6 - 14 years old will build friendships while also learning and developing leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork when engaged in video game play. 

  • Session 3
    • Wednesdays | Fortnite Team | 5:30 – 6:30 pm | January 14 – March 4 | 8-week session
  • $176 Resident / $200 Nonresident, *8-week session 
  • Optional Purchase: Esports Team Jersey | $45
  •  Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street

VIDEO GAME CLUB- COMPETITIVE FORTNITE TEAM

Gamers will meet and practice each week with other gamers to train for a tournament that will be held at the end of the season to measure the progress of the gamers in Fortnite. Upon joining the team, children 8 - 14 years old will build friendships while also learning and developing life skills such as sportsmanship and teamwork, which in turn will help create better gaming habits.  

  • Session 1: 
    • Wednesdays | March 11 – May 20 (10-week session) *No programming on March 18
  • Session 2: 
    • Wednesdays | June 3 – June 24 (4-week session) 
  • Session 3: 
    • Wednesdays | July 1 – July 29 (5-week session) 
  • Session 4: 
    • Wednesdays | August 5 – August 26 (4-week session) 
  •  $220 City Residents | $250 Nonresidents, per 10-week session
  • $110 City Residents | $125 Nonresidents, per 5-week session
  • $88 City Residents | $100 Nonresidents, per 4-week session
  • Age | 8 years through 14 years old | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Optional Purchase: Esports Team Jersey | $45 
  • Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street

YOUTH & ADULT TENNIS LESSONS

Highly skilled instructor brings years of experience and knowledge to participants. Class space is limited; advanced registration is required. 

Tennis Lessons - Winter Session 3 - Flyer

  • Session 3 | January 26 – March 6
  • Age | 5 years and older 
  • Time and fees vary, please check www.cwgdn.com for details. 
  • Chapin Station Neighborhood Park, 501 West Crown Point Cross Road


  • Session 1 | March 30 – May 8 (6-week sessions)
  • Session 2 | June 2 – June 18 (3-week morning sessions on both Tuesdays & Thursdays)
  • Session 3 | July 7 – July 23 (3-week morning sessions on both Tuesdays & Thursdays)
  • Age | 5 years and older
  • Time and fees vary, please check www.cwgdn.com for details.
  • Chapin Station Neighborhood Park, 501 West Crown Point Cross Road

YOUTH RUNNING AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM

A 4-week course that builds skills with each session. It develops runners through running games. The following skills will be developed: proper breathing, gait analysis, injury prevention strategies, running mechanics, and development of speed and endurance. Runners will become faster and feel more comfortable and efficient with running. This course has been shown to have a 2-16% rate of improvement from Day 1 through Day 4 in running speed and efficiency. 

  • Tuesdays | 6:00 – 6:50 pm | March 31 – April 28 (*No programming on April 14)
  • Age | 5 years through 13 years old 
  • $100 Resident / $120 Nonresident 
  • Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street

YOUTH SOCCER

Striker Soccer Academy offers a skill-based training program for ages 3 - 14. Techniques taught by professional soccer coaches include ball striking, dribbling, passing, shooting, controlling, defensive skills teamwork and good sportsmanship! For more information please visit www.soccerinorlando.com.

YOUTH SOCCER – SPRING LEAGUE 2026

Cheer on your child while they have a great time with friends! This recreational program emphasizes an environment that is fun for all ages. We focus on each child through positive coaching, teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development and more! Fee includes an eight-week season, an end of season award, a team jersey, and team socks. 

We want you! Head coaches pay only $10 for one child’s registration fee. 

Paid officials are also needed.

  • Resident registration | December 3 – January 2 
  • Nonresident registration | December 17 – January 2 
  • Registration may close early due to limited availability in each age division.
  • Age | 4 – 13 years old, age as of September 1, 2025
  • $115 Resident / $145 Nonresident

Important Dates:

  • U8 & U10 Skills Evaluation | January 10 
  • Practices | Begin the week of January 26  
  • Games | Start Saturday, February 7 
  • Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

YOUTH SOCCER – FALL LEAGUE

Cheer on your child while they have a great time with friends! This recreational program emphasizes an environment that is fun for all ages. We focus on each child through positive coaching, teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development and more! Fee includes an eight-week season, an end of season award, a team jersey, and team socks. 

We want you! Head coaches pay only $10 for one child’s registration fee. Paid officials are also needed.

  • Resident registration | June 10 – July 17
  • Nonresident registration | June 24 – July 17
  • Registration may close early due to limited availability in each age division.
  • Age | 4 – 13 years old, age as of September 1, 2026

Important Dates:

  • U8, U10 & U12 Skills Evaluation | July 18 
  • Practices | Begin the week of August 24  
  • Games | Start Saturday, September 12. 
  • $120 Resident / $150 Nonresident
  • Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

UMPIRES AND SCOREKEEPERS NEEDED

The City of Winter Garden is currently looking for paid Adult Slow-pitch USSSA Softball Umpires and Scorekeepers to participate in games at Braddock Park and Veterans Memorial Park on the evenings of Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Experience for these roles is preferred but not mandatory. Training will be provided. These positions are open to ages 18 and up.
 
For more information on these positions, please contact the Winter Garden Parks and Recreation office at 407-656-4155 or email recinfo@cwgdn.com.
 
 Braddock Park – 13460 Lake Butler Blvd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Veterans Memorial Park – 420 S Park Ave Winter Garden, FL 34787