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The following is a list of classes offered by Mentor Recreation to help develop sport skills.  You’ll find information on local sport organizations and leagues here.

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Youth Classes

Youth Rock Climbing
Ages 8 – 14
Instructor: Cleveland Rock Gym staff
If you find yourself climbing anything and everything, you’ll love rock climbing! During these four week sessions at the Cleveland Rock Gym (CRG), you will develop balance, strength, and climbing techniques while scaling our 30-foot walls. CRG’s experienced staff will supervise all climbing sessions. All equipment is included and no experience is necessary.

All Ages

Running Class
All Ages
Instructor: Kate Pophal
Have you always wanted to train for and run a road race – a 5K, 10K, or half marathon? This running class with experienced marathon runner Kate Pophal of Perfect Pace Running, will help you train for any race and be prepared for the Rite Aid Half or 10K races on May 20 or the 5K race on May 19 in Cleveland. Enjoy the comarderie of running with others in training and learn all of the tricks and preparations you’ll need to be successful. You’ll meet at Achilles Running Shop, 7439 Mentor Ave, and set out for a solid run each week. Participants should wear running clothes and running shoes and dress in layers for the weather. Each participant will get a shirt, hat or gloves, too! Class is appropriate for anyone serious about training for a race.

Adult Classes

CoEd Recreational Volleyball
Adult
Coordinator: Barb Francosky
Enjoy the fun of adult recreational volleyball. Constant game play with supervision and instruction provided. All ability levels are welcome. Tennis shoes required. Times/dates are subject to change based on changes in gym availability.

Discover Rock Climbing
Adult
Instructor: Cleveland Rock Gym staff
Looking for some vertical adventure or an enthralling full body work out? If so, then rock climbing is for you! This course, taught at the Cleveland Rock Gym (CRG), is designed to teach new climbers the basic safety and techniques used in rock climbing. This four week course includes: an introductory climbing session, a belay class, a technique class, and a final climbing session for you to practice your new skills. CRG’s experienced staff will instruct and supervise all climbing sessions, but feel free to stay after class each week to practice your new skills! All equipment is included and no experience is necessary.

Fencing
Adult & Youth
Instructor: Tom Nagy
Zorro won’t hold a candle to you after you learn the fundamentals of modern foil fencing in this new class. Instruction includes stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics and bouting.  Fun and safety are emphasized while developing hand-eye coordination, agility, dexterity and stamina as well as social skills and manners.  All equipment is provided, so come out and try something new.

Learn to Play Pickleball
Adult
Instructor: Brett Murphy
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America! It’s fun for all ages too – think of badmiton, tennis, racquetball and ping-pong rolled into one, played on a tennis court of smaller proportions. Sign up for this introductory class and learn all of the basics. Enjoying using your new skills to play against others at the end of each class. All equipment is provided.

Men’s Open Hoops
Adult
Supervisor: Larry Moskal
If you are looking for a great place to play basketball in a fun and supervised environment, try Men’s Open Hoops. Supervision is provided for questions and assistance.  Locker rooms will not be available.