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Prairie Backpack

College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.

Athletics

Events

  • Jefferson Summer Swim Camp

    Location
    Jefferson High School, 1243 20th St SW, Cedar Rapids
    Audience
    ages 8-17, anyone who wants to improve their swimming skills
    Cost
    varies, see information
    RSVP
    Jun 09, 2025
    Contact
    Jessica Hinke
    Email
    jhinke@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 361-9863

    Information

    Whether you can swim halfway across the pool, or several hundred yards at a time – We have a spot for you this summer at Jefferson! Developmental/”Pre-Swim Team” Group for ages 8 and up and Competitive Group if you can swim at least 50 yards of freestyle or have any competitive swim team experience.

  • Swisher Youth Sports- Summer Baseball/Softball registration deadline 4/18 start date May 26th

    Location
    Castek Park - Swisher
    Audience
    Anyone ages 4 - 12 year old — Anyone and Everyone
    Cost
    $35
    RSVP
    Apr 18, 2025
    Contact
    Brittany Brown
    Email
    info@swisheriasports.org
    Phone
    (563) 419-0135

    Information

    Summer Baseball / Softball

  • Walford 2025 Youth Baseball / Softball – Sign Up Deadline 4/6/25

    Location
    Home Games are played in Walford. Away games are outlined in the Description section.
    Audience
    Preschool - 8th Grade
    Cost
    $0.00 Registration Fee - Shirts & Jerseys will be ordered by each family for their participant.
    RSVP
    Apr 06, 2025
    Contact
    Melissa Werner
    Email
    parks@cityofwalfordiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 360-8915

    Information

    Please complete registration as soon as possible to allow for adequate planning time.
    Any student in a Cedar Rapids or College Community School District is welcome.
    Please email Parks@CityofWalfordIowa.com with any questions relating to registration.
    For the 2025 summer season, Walford P&R has decided to set the Season Fee as $0.00.
    Families will only be responsible for purchasing their player’s jersey to participate in the program. Once rosters are finalized (~April 15th), parents will be contacted with other season specific information.
    Please submit any questions or comments: Parks@cityofwalfordiowa.com
    Iowa Valley League Baseball/Softball Season Dates:
    – Preseason games will begin the week of May 19th.
    – Regular games will runs the weeks of May 26th through June 27th.
    – Post season [single elimination tournament] will run June 29th through July 2nd.
    – All Star Game will be hosted by Blairstown the week of July 7th.
    T-Ball | Grades Pre-K & K [Co-ed ]
    **Grade is considered what the player will be finishing in May 2025
    Games will be played on Sunday afternoons.
    Regular season games will tentatively start May 18th.
    Length of season and game locations will be dependent upon the number of teams registered in the league.
    Coach / Mechanical Pitch | Grades 1 & 2 [Boys & Girls Separate]
    **Grade is considered what the player will be finishing in May 2025
    Games will be on Sunday evenings: Girls @ 4:30PM and Boys @ 6:00PM.
    Games will be played in Blairstown, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Shellsburg, Van Horne or Walford.
    – Season/schedule is dependent upon the number of teams in each league.
    – Plan is to tentatively start play May 17th.
    Girls Little League Softball | Grades 3,4,5
    Girls Pony League Softball | Grades 6,7,8
    **Grade is considered what the player will be finishing in May 2025
    Games will be on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Little League at 5:30 & Pony League at 7:00.
    Games will be played in: Atkins, Blairstown, Fairfax, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Shellsburg, Van Horne or Walford.
    Boys Little League Baseball | Grades 3,4,5
    Boys Pony League Baseball | Grades 6,7,8
    **Grade is considered what the player will be finishing in May 2025
    Games will be played on Monday and Thursday evenings. Little League at 5:30 & Pony League at 7:00.
    Games will be played in: Atkins, Blairstown, Fairfax, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Shellsburg, Van Horne or Walford.

  • Try Lacrosse! Spring break clinics and Spring ’25 information

    Location
    various depending on date attended
    Audience
    Students age 7 through high school
    Cost
    clinics are FREE, see fees on team page for Spring season
    RSVP
    Mar 17, 2025
    Contact
    Jeff Kueter
    Email
    kingfisherlacrosse@gmail.com
    Phone
    (709) 919-2853

    Information

    Why Play Boys Lacrosse?
    Lacrosse is an excellent option for a dual sport athlete looking for a new challenge or seeking to hone core athletic skills this Spring! We are actively seeking boys, and girls age 7 & up to join our growing squad.
    Lacrosse skills are all-sports skills. Playing lacrosse will:
    Improve Hand-Eye Coordination
    Improve Conditioning, Speed, and Stamina
    Improve Agility
    Improve Body Positioning and Spatial Awareness
    Develop Physicality, Improving Ability to Handle and Initiate Contact
    Improve On-Field Communication Skills
    Visit www.kingfisherlacrosse.com for more information!

    Kingfisher will also be offering Spring Break Clinics 5 options to choose from – join us in Cedar Rapids or Solon and let’s see if lacrosse is for you! Details at www.kingfisherlacrosse.com!

  • Prairie Metro Youth Football Spring Registration now open!!

    Location
    MYFA Complex 1100 A’Hearn Drive in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    Audience
    K-8th grade boys and girls
    Cost
    $30 for K-league and $109 for all others
    RSVP
    Mar 22, 2025
    Contact
    Keith Burrell
    Email
    Keith_r_burrell@yahoo.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-4469

    Information

    Spring flag and 7v7 passing league

  • MACR Sharks Swim Team – Sign Up for Spring and Summer Swim Team Programs

    Location
    Helen G Nassif YMCA, Cedar Rapids, IA
    Audience
    All swimmers ages 6+
    Cost
    Varies by Practice Group
    RSVP
    Apr 01, 2025
    Contact
    Donald Pirrie
    Email
    iowayswimming@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-9294

    Information

    Enrollment is now open for the spring and summer MACR Sharks Swim Season. Join the Sharks this summer and learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy some healthy competition. Swim team is available to swimmers ages 6+ years

  • Ely Youth Baseball, Preschool – 7th Grade

    Location
    City Park, 1635 Hillcrest Street
    Audience
    Preschool - 7th Grade
    Cost
    $75
    RSVP
    Mar 01, 2025
    Contact
    Callie Stulz OBrien
    Email
    callie@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-4103

    Information

    Ely Youth Baseball is a fun, community-focused program for incoming preschoolers through incoming 7th graders. For $75, players receive a full uniform, and all equipment is provided except for a baseball glove, which participants must bring. The program runs two nights a week (never on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays) from mid-April to mid-June. Open to all College Community families, not just Ely residents. Join us for a great season of baseball and teamwork!

  • Ely 4 & 5 Year Old Spring soccer

    Location
    Ely City Park, 1635 Hillcrest Street
    Audience
    4 & 5 year olds
    Cost
    $35
    RSVP
    Mar 01, 2025
    Contact
    Callie Stulz OBrien
    Email
    callie@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-4103

    Information

    5 week spring soccer program with Ely Parks & Recreation for children ages 4 & 5. The program fee is $35 and includes a team shirt – participants will be provided practice equipment. This is open to all College Community families, not just Ely residents. This program is 45 minutes on Tuesday nights from April 8 – May 6, 5:45pm – 6:30pm at City Park. Registration closes on March 1st.