Family Fun: Athletics

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Organizations

Texas
Amateur
Athletic Federation  www.taaf.com

Little Leagues of 
America 
www.littleleagues.org

Lubbock Church Athletic Assoc
www.lcaa.org

United States
Specialty Sports Association
www.usssa.com

Boating

The lakes at Maxey Park and Mae Simmons Park are a great place to enjoy an afternoon  or evening on the water by renting canoes or paddle boats.  HOURS: Boats can be  rented Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday 1- 6  p.m.
All participants must be 3 years old and if under 18, must be accompanied  by an adult.Canoes are $10 a day and paddle boats are $5 an hour. A $25  refundable deposit is also required. For more information, visit: 
http://parks.ci.lubbock.tx.us/parks/Maxey.htm 
http://parks.ci.lubbock.tx.us/parks/Simmons.htm

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Fishing

Lake Alan Henry -
http://water.ci.lubbock.tx.us
Buffalo Springs Lake - 
www.buffalospringslake.net

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Golf

Meadowbrook Golf  Course
36-hole course in Mackenzie Park
www.golfmeadowbrook.com

Disc Golf Club-Lubbock
Course located in Mackenzie Park
http://members.aol.com/nmartin500/discPutt 

Putt
Miniature golf,  go-carts and arcade 
http://www.puttputtlubbock.com/ - Closed at the Moment

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Dance and Tumbling

Dance &  Gymnastics Ballet Lubbock
Celebrating over 30 years  on the South Plains. 
This is a regional performing ballet company  maintaining a pre-professional school. Classes for ages 4 to adult. 5015  University; 785-3090
 
Extreme Cheer and Dance 
5044 Frankford Ave., Suite 100; 795-2222

High Plains Irish Dancers
2407-16th St.; 792-5707

Tribal Rhythm 
A professional belly dance studio and more! 
The Tribal Rhythm dance troupe's members are featured in shows and competitions all over Texas and New Mexico. Other classes include: flamenco,  Latin, prop dance and yoga instruction. The classes that are particularly  special to owner/instructor, Cheryl Bushey, are the Mother and Daughter classes  and workshops taught by her and her daughter. These classes focus on the bonding  of mother and daughter and give the children a great way to exercise. 5415  Aberdeen; 792-6520

 Nuestra Herencia 
Non-profit Folklorico" school
Their mission is to teach, promote and preserve all aspects of the diverse culture, traditions, and customs of the Mexican heritage through music, theatre and dance. The group performs at weddings, schools, universities, business luncheons and quinceaneras. They also perform 5 times yearly in Lubbock and travel to annual competitions in Texas. Classes are $10.00 per family, per month. Classes are every Tuesday at the Lubbock Regional Arts Center, 511 Ave. K; 765-5827 

Talent Plus
Home of the "Upsidedowners"  seven time  national champs!
This studio offers: tap, jazz, ballet,  tumbling, trampoline, cheerleading, bars/beam/vault. Pre-school
gym and combos  available and discounts for families. 117th St. & Indiana; 745-0373

 TEGA Kid's Superplex! 
Boys & girls gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling, trampoline and party packages.
Home of Aquaducks Swim School with a new heated pool designed specifically for lessons. During the fall: full and part-time childcare, academic pre-school and after-school care is  offered. 7800 W. 82nd St;. 866-9765

The Studio
Lubbock's newest and greatest place to dance! Classes for ages 18 months to adult. Jazz, tap, ballet/pointe, hip-hop, liturgical/praise, pom/cheer, tumbling, pilates and more.
3833 50th St., Suite 3; 795-7344

Bowling

AMF Classic Lanes 
32 lanes, snack  bar and video games
There are early bird specials from 12:00 p.m  until
5 p.m. of $2.00 per game. Here is a big special: Monday & Thursday  it's all the games you can bowl from 9:00 p.m. until Midnight for $10.00 per  person.
Wednesday and Sunday nights - from 9:00 p.m. ntil 2:00 a.m. It's $1.50  per game. 3006 Slide Rd. 795-4346

 Brunswick  South Plains Bowl 
40 lanes, snack bar and video games
Open Sun - Thurs from 10:00 a.m. to Midnight and Fri. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.. Weekdays you can bowl for .99 cents per game until 5:00  p.m. On Weds., Thurs., and Sun. nights after 9:00 p.m. enjoy "cosmic bowling!"  On Sat. nights from 10:00 p.m. 'til closing the main lights go off and the black  lights, lasers and dance music are cranked. 5150 69th St.; 794-4844

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Skating

Skating Rinks Adventures
Skating, swimming, soft play and air bouncers.
Group rates and private parties. 116th St. & Indiana Ave.;  745-3600

Go Time Sports Hockey and Skate Center
he only inline "ice court" hockey facility in Lubbock.
Youth and adult inline hockey leagues, deck/ball hockey, private party rooms and after-school sports camps. 7902 Oakridge Ave; 798-2048

Skatepark
26,000 square feet of extreme fun!
Huge indoor skateboard park, 2-tier basketball courts, rock climbing, video arcade and pro shop. 4701 W. Loop 289; 792-0456

Skate Ranch
A Lubbock family tradition for 40 years! 
Open weekdays (summer and school breaks) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. afternoons 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. $4.00 per person including the  skate rental! Fri. and Sat. nights skate from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.for $5.00 w/o skate rental and $6.00 w/skate rental. 4701 W. Loop 289; 792-0456