COMMUNITY CENTER

(440)256-4711

RENTAL INFORMATION

For a complete listing of classes offered at the Kirtland Community Center, pick up a copy of the current recreation brochure. Brochures are available at the Community Center, City Hall, and the Kirtland Public Library or call 256.4711 or email recreation@ncweb.com to have one mailed to you.

The City of Kirtland administers a variety of facilities and recreation programs for Kirtland residents through the Recreation Department, which operates out of the Kirtland Community Center. The Community Center is located in the former Gildersleeve Elementary School at 7900 Euclid-Chardon Road. The City of Kirtland renovated the building in 1998 for community activities and continues to make improvements each year. In addition to the indoor facilities, there are two baseball diamonds, a soccer field, two bocce ball courts and a pavilion with grills, picnic tables and a fireplace out back.

Kirtland Recreation Park is located behind the Kirtland schools campus on Chillicothe Road and is owned and run by the City of Kirtland. The park consists of five baseball/softball diamonds, a soccer field, a football field and a pavilion. Leagues are required to get a permit for use of these fields. Permit information can be obtained by calling the Public Works Department at 256-1234.

Kirtland Youth Sports leagues are run by boards independent of the City. Baseball, softball, basketball, football, cheerleading and soccer are all offered. The City of Kirtland is responsible for the operation of the fields at Recreation Park and the Community Center. The City maintains the fields and makes improvements to these facilities so that playing quality is sufficient. For specific questions, please call the appropriate League President or Commissioner as listed below.

BASEBALL LEAGUE
The Kirtland Baseball League provides inter and intra city leagues of baseball and softball (fast and slow) for girls and boys ages 4 through 18. The league’s purpose is to enhance skills and toencourage knowledge of the game. Registration is generally in February and the season typically runs from May to July.
For more information, contact league president Dave Torok at 256-2411or visit www.kirtlandbaseball.com.

BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The Kirtland Basketball League is an instructional league for girls and boys in grades 3-6. Teams are single gendered and leagues are separated into two age groups; third—fourth graders and fifth—sixth graders. Games are played on Sunday afternoons and utilize official referees using modified basketball rules for youth play. Sign-ups and ryouts are generally in October and the season runs from December to February.
For more information, contact league commissioner, Neil Madden at 256-0739 or see below.

Roy Beres (256.2395)
Mike Minnaugh (256.1931)
Kris Schenosky (256.9916)

FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The Kirtland Football League is an organized, instructional inter city league for boys and girls ages 7-11 years old. The league supports three tackle teams. There is a 7-year old division, and 8-9 year old division and a 10-11 year old division. There is also a cheerleading quad. Games are played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons through October against neighboring community teams at the Kirtland High School Stadium. Registration is in May at Recreation Park . For mor information see contacts below or go to www.kirtlandfootball.org .

A Team Football (10 & 11 year olds)—Paul Guhde 256.1667 or Dave Skiljan 256.2988

A Team Cheerleaders—Nancy Lustri 256.9210

 B Team (8 & 9 year olds)—Mike Kosir 256.8172

B Team Cheerleaders—Cyndee Rosser 256.5224

 C Team (7 year olds)—Gary Janas 256.2825

SOCCER LEAGUE
The Kirtland Soccer League is for girls and boys grades K through 6. The league's purpose is to have fun while learning the game of soccer. The season is broken up into two-parts. Play begins in the fall, breaks for the winter then regroups and finishes up in the spring. The Kindergarten division and first—second grade division only play in the fall. The third—fourth grade division and the fifth—sixth grade division play in the fall and spring. Registration generally begins in April and ends in June.
For more information, contact league president Keith Lutz (440) 256-5623 or go to www.kirtlandsoccer.com

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