< PreviousSPRING 2025 SURPRISE PARKS AND RECREATION 20 surpriseaz.gov | Spring 2025 Oasis Swim Center Opening May 24!All City of Surprise Parks & Recreation programs and events are subject to change APR MAY JUN 1Summer Youth Sports & Camps Registration Begins (P. 26) 1Swim Lesson Spring Session 2 Registration Begins (P. 24) 4Rec Night (P. 31) 7Swim Lesson Spring Session 2 Begins (P. 24) 11Teen Tournament - Sand Volleyball (P. 26) 12Cookies & Crafts with Mrs. Bunny (P. 31) 15Swim Lesson Spring Session 3 Registration Begins (P. 24) 18Eggstravaganza (P. 18) 19Adaptive Egg Hunt (P. 29) 21Swim Lesson Spring Session 3 Begins (P. 24) 29Swim Lesson Spring Session 4 Registration Begins (P. 24) 2Rec Night (P. 31) 3Talent Show (P. 31) 5Swim Lesson Spring Session 4 Begins (P. 24) 9Surprise Safety Splash (P. 23) 13Swim Lesson Summer Session 1 Registration Begins (P. 24) 27Swim Lesson Summer Session 1 Begins (P. 24) 27Swim Lesson Summer Session 2 Registration Begins (P. 24) 27Summer Camp Begins (P. 31) 27Summer Youth Sports Season Starts (P. 26) 6Rec Night (P. 31) 7Adaptive Family Swim Party (P. 29) 9Swim Lesson Summer Session 2 Begins (P. 24) 10Swim Lesson Summer Session 3 Registration Begins (P. 24) 14Dive in Movie (P. 23) 20Family Beach Bash (P. 23) 20Teen Tournament - Dodgeball (P. 26) 23Swim Lesson Summer Session 3 Begins (P. 24) 27Teen Adventure - K1 Speed Go Karting (P. 31) 30Fall Youth Sports Registration Begins (P. 26) DATES TO REMEMBER surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec Spring 2025 | surpriseaz.gov 21Aqua aerobics are an excellent way to stay in shape without putting stress on your joints! Class days, times and locations vary. Water is heated to an average of 83 degrees! Swimming is an important life skill for you and your children to gain the important benefits from learning to swim to water safety, coordination, social skills and fitness. Shallow & Deep Water Aerobics HOLLYHOCK COMMUNITY POOL 15808 N. Hollyhock St. | 623.222.2530 May 24 - July 30 Mon - Thu: 12 - 3 p.m. Fri, Sat & Sun: 12 - 4 p.m. August 2 - August 31 Sat & Sun: 12 - 4 p.m. SURPRISE AQUATIC CENTER 15831 N. Bullard Ave. | 623.222.2500 May 24 - July 30 Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat & Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. August 2 - September 28 Sat & Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. OASIS SWIM CENTER 12361 N. Perryville Rd. | 623.222.2540 May 24 - July 30 Mon - Sun: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. August 2 - August 31 Sat & Sun: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. OPEN SWIM POOL PASSES Valid May - September Pool passes are only available at Surprise Aquatic Center and Hollyhock Pool. Oasis Swim Center: $4 per child - 17 & under | $6 per adult - 18 & over | $8 per person - Non-resident Surprise Aquatic Center/Hollyhock Pool: $2 per child - 17 & under | $3 per adult - 18 & over | $5 per person - Non-resident Children 10 & under must be accompanied by a guardian 16 years or older. Summer Open Swim Youth/Senior: $40 | Adult: $60 | Family: $120 Lap Swim Summer: $60 | Off-Season: $60 AQUA AEROBICS Scan for detailed information & registration ADMISSION JR. LIFEGUARD TRAINING Surprise Aquatic Center (SAC) Oasis Swim Center (OSC) May 1 - May 15 Mon - Thu SAC: 7 - 8 p.m. May 26 - July 30 Mon - Thu OSC: 7 - 11 a.m. SAC: 5 - 8 p.m. Admission (R) Resident (NR) Non-resident Oasis Swim Center: $4 Youth/Senior (R) | $6 Adult (R) | $8 (NR) Surprise Aquatic Center/Hollyhock Pool: $2 Youth/Senior (R) | $3 Adult (R) | $5 (NR) Surprise Aquatic Center $30 Residents/$50 Non-residents Tue - Thu | Jun 10 - Jun 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue - Thu | Jun 24 - Jun 26, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. LAP SWIM | AGES 16+ SURPRISE AQUATIC CENTER & OASIS SWIM CENTER AQUATICS Prepares 13 - 15-year-olds for a job as a lifeguard. Instruction includes water safety, physical conditioning and teamwork, as well as CPR and rescue techniques using lifeguard equipment. Upon completion, Jr. Lifeguards have the foundation to take the certification class and apply for a lifeguard job. Volunteer hours available. August 4 - August 28 Mon - Thu OSC: 7 - 11 a.m. SAC: 5 - 8 p.m. 22 surpriseaz.gov | Spring 2025 AQUATICS Family Beach Bash Dive in Movie Come to Oasis Swim Center for pool time, games, prizes and crafts! Concessions will be open. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Relax in the water or poolside while you watch “Moana 2.” Concessions will be open. Note: As always, parents must remain within arms reach of all non-swimmers. AQUATIC EVENTS Friday, June 20 | Oasis Swim Center 9 - 11 a.m. | $5 Residents/$8 Non-residents Saturday, June 14 | Surprise Aquatic Center 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | $5 Residents/$8 Non-residents STORM SWIM TEAM REC SWIM & DIVE TEAMS OASIS SWIM CENTER Surprise Storm is a year-round USA Club Swimming program. We offer a variety of levels, from stroke instruction to competitive and elite. We compete in USA Swimming events approximately once a month throughout AZ. Advanced athletes may compete outside AZ. Evaluation required prior to registration. For info, email michael.whetton@surpriseaz.gov or call 623.222.2251. Annual Registration Fee: $30 Residents/$50 Non-residents USA Swimming Registration $80 *Paid directly to USA Swimming. Monthly fees vary by skill level. Saturday, May 9 5 - 7 p.m. | FREE | Oasis Swim Center SURPRISE SAFETY SPLASH Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening of water safety tips, fire trucks, police cars, demonstrations, games and more! Registration required: surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec The City of Surprise has recreational teams for swimming and diving. Registration Returning Participants: Monday, April 28, 8 a.m. *New Participant Tryouts: Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. *Tryouts REQUIRED for Swim and Dive Teams. Tryouts are also available Monday - Thursday at Surprise Aquatic Center from 5 - 7 p.m. beginning Monday, May 12. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle & backstroke continuously. Divers must be able to swim across the pool and go off the diving board. Participants can join at any point during the season, which ends on July 13. Swim Team | $110 Residents/$130 Non-residents Surprise offers two recreational swim teams that compete in the West Valley Swim League. Practices are Monday - Thursday starting Tuesday, May 27, and are divided by skill. Meets and special events are Fridays and Saturdays and are divided by age group (6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18) and gender. Age determined by June 1, 2025. Swordfish | Morning Practices (Surprise Aquatic Center) 8 & Under 7 - 7:30 | 7:45 - 8:15 | 8:30 - 9 | 9:15 - 9:45 9 & Over 7 - 8 | 8 - 9 | 9 - 10 Tsunami | Evening Practices (Oasis Swim Center) 8 & Under 6 - 6:30 | 6:45 - 7:15 | 7:30 - 8 9 & Over 6 - 7 | 7 - 8 Dive Team | $110 Residents/$130 Non-residents Swordfish & Tsunami Beginning Dive is for participants new to diving or with one year experience without mastering a back dive for competition. Intermediate Dive is for those with two+ years experience and/or high school diving experience. Swordfish | Morning Practices (Surprise Aquatic Center) Beginning | 7 - 7:45 Intermediate | 8 - 8:45 Advanced | 9 - 9:45 Tsunami | Evening Practices (Oasis Swim Center) Beginning | 6 - 6:45 Intermediate/Advanced | 7 - 7:45 Junior Coaches Program Surprise Swim and Dive teams may invite former or current team members between the ages of 14-17 to volunteer as a 2025 Junior Coach. Download the application at surpriseaz.gov/Aquatics or email michael.whetton@surpriseaz.gov. Spring 2025 | surpriseaz.gov 23SWIM LESSONS Group and private swimming lessons are available for children and adults. Scan for full swim lesson schedules by level and private lessons, or visit surpriseaz.gov/SwimLessons Pricing: Resident $30 | Non-resident: $50 Day of the week, times and age groups vary. Schedule subject to change. Session 1 5/27 - 6/5 Session 2 6/9 - 6/19 Session 3 6/23 - 7/3 Session 4 7/7 - 7/17 Session 5 7/21 - 7/31 Registration Dates Residents: 5/13 Non-residents: 5/15 Residents: 5/27 Non-residents: 5/29 Residents: 6/10 Non-residents: 6/12 Residents: 6/24 Non-residents: 6/26 Residents: 7/8 Non-residents: 7/10 Times offered based on level: 8 a.m., 8:40 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:40 p.m. Session 1 & 2 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 Session 3 & 4 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 Registration Dates Residents: 5/13 Non-residents: 5/15 Residents: 6/10 Non-residents: 6/12 Times offered based on level: 8 a.m., 8:55 a.m., 9:50 a.m. Session 1 5/27 - 6/5 Session 2 6/9 - 6/19 Session 3 6/23 - 7/3 Session 4 7/7 - 7/17 Session 5 7/21 - 7/31 Registration Dates Residents: 5/13 Non-residents: 5/15 Residents: 5/27 Non-residents: 5/29 Residents: 6/10 Non-residents: 6/12 Residents: 6/24 Non-residents: 6/26 Residents: 7/8 Non-residents: 7/10 Times offered based on level: 9 a.m., 9:40 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 6:20 p.m. Session 1 5/27 - 6/5 Session 2 6/9 - 6/19 Session 3 6/23 - 7/3 Session 4 7/7 - 7/17 Session 5 7/21 - 7/31 Registration Dates Residents: 5/13 Non-residents: 5/15 Residents: 5/27 Non-residents: 5/29 Residents: 6/10 Non-residents: 6/12 Residents: 6/24 Non-residents: 6/26 Residents: 7/8 Non-residents: 7/10 Times offered based on level: 8 a.m., 8:40 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:40 a.m. Summer Group Lessons Surprise Aquatic Center Surprise Aquatic Center (Saturday Lessons) Hollyhock Community Pool Oasis Swim Center Each 45-minute lesson runs for four consecutive Saturdays per session 24 surpriseaz.gov | Spring 2025 Is your child consistently comfortable in the water without a parent? Can your child roll from front to back & submerge unassisted in the water? Can your child jump in, swim & change direction unassisted? Is your child comfortable in deep water, able to swim on their side & freestyle for 30 ft? Can your child swim freestyle & backstroke for 30 ft & perform butterfly kick? Recreation Swim & Dive Team *Tryouts Required (6 yrs & older) Can your child swim breaststroke for 30 ft & complete 4 strokes of butterfly? Parent Tot (6mo -3yr) Preschool A (3 -5yr) Level 1 (5yr & older) Preschool A (3 -5yr) Preschool B (3 -5yr) Level 2 (5yr & older) Preschool C (3 -5yr) Level 3 (5yr & older) Level 4 (5yr & older) Stroke School (5yr & older) Dive School (5yr & older) Storm Competitive Swim Team *Tryouts Required (8 yrs & older) For class descriptions & registration, head to surpriseaz.gov/Aquatics Spring 2025 | surpriseaz.gov 25TEEN TOURNAMENTS YOUTH SPORTS Scan for detailed information & registration Benefits include improved cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, understanding the importance of teamwork and developing gross motor skills. SPORTSAGESSEASONSREGISTRATION MONTH BASKETBALL5-17 MAY - JULY JANUARY - FEBRUARY APRIL OCTOBER BASEBALL7-12 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY SOCCER4-17 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY SOFTBALL7-15 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY TEE-BALL4-6 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY VOLLEYBALL7-16 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER MARCH - MAY JULY JANUARY MAJORS 60-9013-16OCTOBER - NOVEMBERAUGUST FLAG FOOTBALL5-15JANUARY - FEBRUARYOCTOBER KICKBALL4-15JANUARY - FEBRUARYOCTOBER REC PLUS VOLLEYBALL14U & 17UMARCH - MAYJANUARY SUMMER BASKETBALL EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DATES March 31 - April 20 Early bird registration offers a $20 discount. After the early bird period, regular pricing will apply. Registration will stay open until divisions are full. SEASON DATES May 27 - July 19 Practice/Game Times TBD Youth Sports Calendar LEAGUE INFO BaseballApr - JunTimes vary by skills & age BasketballApr - JunTimes vary by skills & age FootballApr - JunTimes vary by skills & age SoccerApr - JunTimes vary by skills & age SoftballApr - JunTimes vary by skills & age Speed & AgilityApr - JunTimes vary by skills & age VolleyballApr - JunTimes vary by skills & age CLASSES & CLINICS Are you ready for competitive action like you haven't seen since gym class? Compete to determine the area's best. See if your team's legacy will carry on through various tournaments. Teams and Free Agents may register. SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Friday, April 11 | 5 - 9 p.m. | Ages 12 - 17 Surprise Community Park Sand Volleyball Courts DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Friday, June 20 | 5 - 9 p.m. | Ages 12 - 17 Countryside Recreation Center 26 surpriseaz.gov | Spring 2025 REGISTRATION DATES Returning Teams: May 12 & 13 All Teams: Starting May 14 For ages 18+ Team registration is required; first come, first served (Free agent information available online) Adult Sports Calendar Schedules are subject to change. ADULT SPORTS LEAGUE INFO SPORTS Game Days Season Start Dates BASKETBALL Men'sTue Jul 8 SOFTBALL Men'sTueJul 8 Men'sThuJul 10 Women’sThuJul 10 Co-EdFriJul 11 Co-EdSunJul 13 VOLLEYBALL Women's ThuJul 10 Co-Ed SunJul 13 Scan for detailed information & registration Benefits include improved cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, as well as social interaction, which promotes better mental health. SPORTLOCATIONSEASON STARTREGISTRATION MONTH MEN'S SOFTBALLDICK McCOMB PARK JULY, SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL MAY, AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH COED SOFTBALLDICK McCOMB PARK JULY, SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL MAY, AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH WOMEN'S SOFTBALLDICK McCOMB PARK JULY, SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL MAY, AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH VOLLEYBALLOUAZ FAITH ARENA JULY, SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL MAY, AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH BASKETBALL OUAZ FAITH ARENA/ VILLANUEVA REC CENTER JULY, SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL MAY, AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH FLAG FOOTBALLOUAZ SPIRIT FIELD SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH KICKBALLMARLEY PARK SEPTEMBER, JANUARY, APRIL AUGUST, DECEMBER, MARCH Spring 2025 | surpriseaz.gov 27TENNIS & RACQUET PRO SHOP 14469 W. Paradise Ln. | Pro Shop & racquet stringing services available. SUMMER HOURS | May 1 - Sep 30 Mon - Fri: 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 4:30 - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun: 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Go to surpriseaz.gov/Tennis for holiday and event closures. TENNIS COURT RESERVATIONS Two day advance reservations are available for residents. One day advance reservations are available for non-residents. Individual court reservations must be made in advance by phone at 623.222.2400. For fees, visit surpriseaz.gov/Tennis. Ball machine available for rent. PRIVATE TENNIS & PICKLEBALL LESSONS with Certified Teaching Professional Private tennis and pickleball lessons are available at the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex. All teaching professionals are USPTA or PTR certified. For more information, call 623.222.2400. PICKLEBALL LEAGUES Programs in this category play Monday - Friday. Morning, afternoon and evening options are available. Lessons are monthly and leagues are eight weeks long. Schedules are subject to change. Note: No classes or leagues in July. Programming resumes in August. RACQUETBALL The program is a month long and consists of four lessons, one hour each, held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Register at surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec. SURPRISE TENNIS & RACQUET COMPLEX DAY TENNIS Tennis classes run monthly PICKLEBALL MON YOUTH 8 a.m. | 6 & Under, 10 & Under/Futures 6 p.m. | 12 & Under/JR EX ADULT 7:30 p.m. | Quickstart 1.0 YOUTH 5:30 p.m. | Parent Child Class ADULT 7 a.m. | Newbies, 2.0 & 2.5 Mixed 9 a.m. | Women’s & Men’s Doubles 3.0 - 4.0 7 p.m. | Newbies, 2.0 & 2.5 Mixed TUE YOUTH 6 p.m. | 6 & Under, 10 & Under, Futures & Challengers ADULT 7:30 a.m. | Quickstart 2.0/3.0, Gold 9 a.m. | Quickstart 1.0 7:30 p.m. | STUNIV 3.5+ ADULT 7 p.m. | 2.0 Mixed Doubles, Pickleball 101, Pickleball 103 WED YOUTH 8 a.m. | 6 & Under, 10 & Under, Futures 6 p.m. | 12 & Under/JR EX ADULT 7:30 p.m. | STUNIV 2.0 & 3.0 ADULT 7 a.m. | Women’s & Men’s Doubles 7 p.m. | Mixed 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0, Doubles 4.0+ THU YOUTH 6 p.m. | 6 & Under, 10 & Under, Futures & Challengers ADULT 7:30 a.m. | Fun, Intense, Tennis (F.I.T.), Gold 7:30 p.m. | Fun, Intense, Tennis (F.I.T.) ADULT 6:30 a.m. | Pickleball 103 & 202 FRI YOUTH 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Junior Team Practice 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Junior Team Practice (Call ahead for availability - when offered) ADULT 7 a.m. | Pickleball 101 & 102 9 a.m. | Doubles SAT YOUTH 8 a.m. | 10 & Under Playday 9 a.m. | 2nd Serve 11+ (Call ahead for availability - when offered) Benefits include maintaining regular exercise, participating in friendly team and individual competition, providing youth and adults a social space and providing racquet sport opportunities for those that may not have such at home. Tennis & Pickleball Classes & Leagues Scan for detailed information & registration 28 surpriseaz.gov | Spring 2025 Athletes must have a physical on file to participate Buddy sports programs utilize buddy volunteers to assist athletes during their games. All buddy volunteers and coaches must complete a volunteer application. All buddy volunteers 18 years or older must complete a background check and Abuse Prevention Training provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. To register, contact Meg McElhaney at 623.222.2284. Buddy volunteers must be 12 years or older. Coaches must be 18 years or older. Adaptive Recreation offers individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to engage in modified recreational activities, fostering skill development, social interaction and enjoyment within community-based programs. ADAPTIVE KICKBALL: Registration open now 4 - 9 | 10 - 16 | 17+ yrsThuApr 17 - May 22 BOWLING SESSION 1: Registration open now 8+ yrs TueApr 29 - Jun 17 BOWLING SESSION 2: Registration opens May 5 8+ yrsTueJun 24 - Aug 12 BUDDY SPORTS BUDDY VOLUNTEER CLASSES & EVENTS What is Scan for detailed information & registration Benefits include improved cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, as well as social interaction which promotes better mental health. ADAPTIVE EGG HUNT Sat, Apr 19 DreamCatcher Park 14534 W. Tierra Buena Ln. All ages Registration open now at surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec 9 - 9:45 a.m. | 10 years & under 10 - 10:45 a.m. | 11 years & older ARTS & CRAFTSTueApr 22 MonMay 5 WedJun 11 TALENT SHOW: ADAPTIVE CATEGORY SatMay 3 ADAPTIVE INTRO TO COOKING MonJun 2 - Jul 7 ADAPTIVE FAMILY SWIM PARTY SatJun 7 & Jul 12 Spring 2025 | surpriseaz.gov 29Next >