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Homeschool Athletics

Baseball

Hanover Homeschoolers Baseball group meet every Tuesday at 4:30pm at the Pearson's Corner Elementary School ball field, located at 8290 New Ashcake Rd, 23116. Coaching is informal and we play with a tennis ball to avoid injuries. We are mostly focused on developing good sportsmanship, improving individual skills, and having fun.

The CVHAA (Central Virginia Homeschool Athletics Association) Patriots baseball compete in the HWSA (Homeschool World Series Association). Contact Gregg A. Tobey ph (804) 400 7878.

Richmond Spirit Athletics would like to start a baseball team for middle school and up if a volunteer parent can be found to get it started. Contact Steve Condrey.

Basketball

Richmond Spirit Athletics have basketball teams which compete in the Virginia Christian Athletic Association league. Contact Dave Hoopsick (804) 520-5018.

The CVHAA (Central Virginia Homeschool Athletics Association) have Patriots basketball for boys and girls. Contact Shane Fernandez.

Baton

There will be Baton lessons on the southside on Wednesdays at 3:30pm starting the 2nd week of January. Contact Angie for more information.

Bowling

Shrader Lanes Bowling Center, 8037 Shrader Rd, would like to start a Homeschooling League program for 10 and under and 11+. If you are interested, call Chris (804) 747-9620.

Bowl America, 11532 Hull St Rd, Midlothian, have Homeschool Bowling classes/league (Ages 6-18). Call (804) 744-1500 for more information.

Bowl America Short Pump, 4400 Pouncey Tract Rd, is holding 12-week homeschool bowling classes starting Wed., April 22 at 10am. The first 4 weeks will be instructional, with a coach teaching the children how to hold the ball and how to bowl correctly. The remaining 8 weeks will be set up as a league, with  teams and 3 children to each team.  Each class will consist of the children bowling 3 games.  At the end of the class, each child will receive a bowling ball.
For more info. or to sign up, call Bowl America at 360-8222. 

AMF, 7317 Bell Creek Rd. S, Mechanicsville, have a 12-week homeschool bowling program. ph (804) 559-2600.

Fencing

Richmond Fencing Club offers afternoon classes which include homeschoolers. For more information call (804)622-3655.

Football

The CVHAA (Central Virginia Homeschool Athletics Association) have Disciples football. Contact Dave Hollis.

Hampton Roads Generals are a Christian high school football team made up of homeschooled and private schooled young men, ages 13-18 from the Virginia Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, and surrounding areas. They practice in Gloucester and their games will begin in the Fall. Games will be played in Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Gloucester, and surrounding areas.

Golf

Richmond Spirit Athletics would like to start a golf team for middle school and up if a volunteer parent can be found to get it started. Contact Dave Hoopsick.

Gymnastics

Aerial East Gymnastics, 8167 Mechanicsville Turnpike - Suite E, located in downtown Mechanicsville, offers a homeschool class on Thursday morning from 11:00-12:00. The class runs for 8 weeks and covers all major gymnastics events including vault, bars, beam, floor, and trampoline.
Contact them at (804) 723-5264. 

CORE Kid's Academy, 8932 Quioccasin Rd, have Homeschool Drop In for a Gymnastics and Fitness Hour. Call (804) 740-0079 for more information or to register!

Gym Quest Gymnastics, 3004-B Impala Pl., is offering homeschool gymnastics' classes if there is enough interest. Call (804) 262-9400 for more information.

The Little Gym at John Rolfe Commons shopping center (John Rolfe & Ridgefield Parkway) would like to hold homeschool classes. Contact Tracy ph (804) 360-KIDS.

My Gym Children's Fitness Center, 11639 Midlothian Tnpk, holds homeschool gym classes on Fridays at 11:45am-12:45pm. This class is for ages 2-8. It is jam-packed with pre-gymnastics, structured games, songs and dances. Each registered child receives unlimited free plays in the gym. They now offer a Homeschool Discount on all of their classes for homeschooled members. For more information, contact Lauren Rokenbrod (804) 423-7416.

POGA (Premier Olympic Gymnatics Academy) 956 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy Ste B, Manquin, has two homeschool classes divided by age groups on Wednesdays: ages 3-4 from 10-11am, and school aged kids from 11-12pm. Emphasis is on all gymnastics events: bars, beam, vault, and floor, as well as having a lot of fun while working on the children's strength. Call Jason at (804) 769-1195.

The Richmond Olympiad, 5500J Cox Rd, is offering a homeschool Intro to Gymnastics classes on Tuesdays at 1:00pm. The class runs for 8 weeks and covers the beam, the bars, the vault, the floor exercise, the tumble strips, the trampoline, and the climbing rope. Contact Linda Miller 346-9089 if you are interested.

Richmond Twisters Cheerleading and Gymnastics, 4207 Eubank Road, offer a gymnastics class to Home Schoolers on Thurs 11am-12pm. Call (804) 222-FLIP.

Virginia International Gymnastics, 2400 Oak Lake Blvd. Midlothian, has open gym for homeschool children ages 3-12 on the first and third Friday of every month from 1:30-3pm beginning September 5. Mothers can come and fellowship while their children play on the supervised stations. Come and check us out for free on September 5th. For more information or to RSVP contact Amanda (804) 276-7039.

Horseriding/Horsemanship

Campbell Springs Equestrian Center is the premier facility in Chesterfield County providing Hunter, Jumper, Dressage and Eventing Lessons for riders of all ages. They offer lessons from beginner through advanced. The farm features a covered arena with climate controlled observation rooms, a large stadium arena, and a regulation sized dressage arena.  They also have a full course of jumps on our cross country course. For more information, call (804)590-3400.

Jennifer, instructor at Cedar Knoll Farm, 15549 Stone Horse Creek Rd, Glen Allen, is holding two classes for homeschoolers: Wed, 2-3:30pm for beginners aged 6-9, Thurs 2-3:30pm for kids aged 10 and up. For more information, ph (804) 749-3725.

Fox Pointe Farm is a quality hunter/jumper riding stable located in New Kent County that offers Boarding, English riding lessons, Showing, and Summer Horse Camps. Homeschoolers are eligible to receive a 5% discount off lessons. For more information, ph (804) 932-8710.

Karen C., homeschool mom, is offering beginning horse riding lessons in Powhatan.Each lesson the kids spend as much time on the ground learning about horses, their care and grooming as they do riding.  The lessons are fun (lots of games) and a mix of English, Western and trail riding.  Karen offers both group and private lessons and has specialized plans for homeschoolers.  Karen would like to add a few more students this fall, so if you're interested, please contact Karen at (804)598-9262.

Sue Shields and her homeschool alumni children, are offering horseback riding lessons and two camps at their home in New Kent. They offer English and Western lessons for ages 6-adult, beginner through intermediate. Also offering 2 camps this summer for ages 9-13, basic camp June 15-19 (RSVP due June 8), and advanced camp, Aug 3 - 7. Lessons are 1 hour with a minimum of 30 min on horseback. Contact Sue Shields for more information (804) 932-8913.

Cissy Williams is offering Basic Horsemanship classes to homeschoolers at her farm in Beaverdam, Va. outside Richmond starting in Jan. 2009. They will be weekly 90 minute sessions lasting for 8 weeks. Help students develop basic understanding and appreciation of horses, with topics including care and feeding of horses, barn management, tack, and beginning riding. Separate class for younger students.
Call Cissy Williams for more info. (804)449-1351 or (804)519-4140.

Ice Hockey

The Lil Rink,7501 Ranco Rd, offer 8-week learn to play hockey classes on Saturday mornings. For more information, call (804) 364-1014.

Iceskating

SkateNation Plus has 8-week homeschool iceskating classes on Fridays 11:30-12pm, with a 2 hour practice session after the lesson. All levels of Teddy Bear, Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills & Freestyle are offered. For more info, ph (804) 364-1477.

Richmond Ice Zone, 636 Johnston Willis Dr, offers 8-week homeschool ice skating classes on Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:00pm. Skaters receive a 30 minute group lesson per week, along with a 2 hour practice session after the lesson, 12:00-2:00pm. Skate rental is also included. Classes are available for all ages and levels. Lessons start in September and run though mid-June. For more information, contact Gaby Corcoran (804) 378-7465 x204.

Southhampton Recreation Association, 3201 Chellowe Rd, is having 6-10 week homeschool ice-skating classes beginning in December, probably on Tuesday afternoons. You do need to pay for "Ice Membership" in order to attend the classes. For more information, contact Terri.

The Lil Rink,7501 Ranco Rd, would like to invite homeschoolers to their learn to iceskate classes on Saturday mornings. For more information, call (804) 364-1014.

Indoor Inflatable Play Areas

Inflation Nation, 10810 Paulbrook Dr, Midlothian have Homeschool Days on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, from 12-3pm, at a reduced rate. For more information, call Mandy at (804) 675-1411.

Lacrosse

The Hanover Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls beginning in the first grade and extending through the high school years.  Most games and practices are held at the Courthouse and Polegreen parks.

Martial Arts

The CDS Academy of Martial Arts, 7999 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, have 8-week homeschool fitness programs for ages 7-17. They give discounts to homeschoolers.  For more information, call 559-4555.

Martial Arts World, 7025 Three Chopt Rd, would like to provide homeschoolers an alternative way to have their children get in shape. They would like to put a Homeschool Class together. ph. (804) 673-5200.

Shield Taekwondo, 12205-B Gayton Rd, is run by a homeschool family.  They have family classes, and classes in various martial arts and weapons.  ph (804) 938-8948.

Taekwondo Works offer a comprehensive homeschool defensive martial arts program that includes character expectations, Taekwondo, boxing, Jui Jitsu, speed, agility, quickness and fitness. No eastern religion taught or practiced. Classes held three times weekly at 12:30pm. For more info, contact Craig Simpson (804) 559 6786.

Physical Education

RISE (Richmond Indoor Sports Experience), 2300 Oak Lake Blvd, Midlothian holds Homeschool P.E. classes for 5-11 year olds and 12-16 year olds on Thurs 1:30-3pm, in 8 week sessions.  The classes consist of stretching, calisthenics, dodgeball, soccer, kickball, wiffleball, ultimate frisbee and more. Siblings will be eligible for a 20% discount off of their regular session fee. For more info or to register contact Stacey Tuch (804) 744 4600 or see flyer.

U-Turn, 2101 Maywill St, has homeschool P.E. classes on Fridays, 1:30-3pm, for 5-16 y.o.'s and 3-5 y.o.'s.  These classes promote both athletic and Biblical training, and include volleyball, soccer, basketball, physical fitness training as well as speed, agility and conditioning. Students will have the opportunity to complete Presidential Physical Fitness Test. Parents exercise in U-TURN’s Adult Fitness Center & access wireless internet for free! For more info, contact Eloise Estrada (804) 400-4535.

Fitwize 4 Kids, Short Pump Crossing, 3426 Pump Rd, has homeschool fitness & nutrition classes. Fitness classes are for 45 minutes and include a FUN, energetic circuit work-out that incorporates cardio, strength, balancing and agility. The is an optional add-on Nutrition class which are active, hands-on workshops. Classes are being offered for 6-week sessions and are for kids ages 7-14 years old. For more information, please contact Charisse Jacques ph 332-5486.

Rock Climbing

Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Circle, Midlothian, is an indoor rock climbing and teambuilding center. They have a Homeschool Hangout Climbing Club for ages 13 and over on Thursdays 3-4:30pm. They also have free Cliffhangers guest passes for ages 8-12 on 1st Saturday of the month 9-11am, 1st Tuesday of the month 4-6pm, 1st Wednesday of the month 4-6pm, and free Training Program Guest Pass (ages 12-16) 1st Monday of the month 4:30-6:30pm for people not currently enrolled in Cliffhangers or Training Program.  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Contact Rick Molique (804) 897-6800.

Roller Skating

Ashland Skateland, 516 N Washington Hwy, has homeschool rollerskating sessions every Thursday from 9:30-11:30am and 7-9pm. ph (804) 798-3076.

Skate-A-Way, 3330 Speaks Dr, Midlothian, has homeschool rollerskating on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 2-4 pm. ph (804) 674-5070.

Soccer

Chesterfield Homeschool Sports will be offering coed soccer in the fall. They have teams with ages ranging from 5 to 18.   They do play other teams but we are not extremely competitive and they stress equal play.  They do enjoy winning but most importantly we encourage a Christian attitude and good sportsmanship.  All parents are expected to volunteer in one way or another. They are meeting are meeting on Mondays & Wednesdays, September 14th to November 18th, 2:00-3:30pm, at Harry Daniels Park. For more info, contact Christine Wilson 790-1954.

The CVHAA (Central Virginia Homeschool Athletics Association) have Patriots soccer for boys and girls. Contact Bill Pegram.

Homeschool Soccer restarts on Oct 9 at 1pm at Camp Hanover, then every 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays of the month. All ages, including parents are encouraged to play . Very laid back. In exchange for letting us play soccer after we finish playing soccer we generally do a "chore" for the camp which can range from crushing boxes to clearing trails (which basically means walking them and tossing sticks to the side) to washing windows. Generally ends sometime between 4pm and 5pm. Make sure to bring a water bottle and a snack. A change of clothes isn't a bad idea either in case anyone gets wet or muddy. For more information contact Madison.

Richmond Spirit Athletics have soccer teams which compete in the Virginia Christian Athletic Association league. Contact Dave Hoopsick (804) 520-5018.

SCOR (Sports Center of Richmond), 1405 Overbrook Rd, have Homeschool Soccer Classes. Each lesson is designed to teach the basics of the game in a FUN way. They can customize a physical education program for your home school group, ages 6-18. For more information, ph (804) 257-7267.

Softball

Chesterfield Homeschool Sports will be offering coed softball in the spring. They have teams with ages ranging from 5 to 18.   They do play other teams but we are not extremely competitive and they stress equal play.  They do enjoy winning but most importantly we encourage a Christian attitude and good sportsmanship.  All parents are expected to volunteer in one way or another. For more info, contact Christine Wilson 790-1954.

Richmond Spirit Athletics have softball teams for younger children. Contact Stacey Condrey (804) 520-5018.

Homeschool softball for boys and girls aged 5-18, is being held Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm until May 27th at Rockwood park. For more information contact Christine.

Summer pick-up softball games are on Saturdays, 9:30 am at Thomas Jefferson High School, corner of Grace and Malvern. If you have extra gloves, bats, helmets, etc-- feel free to bring them with you so everyone has a glove to use. For more information, contact Scott Wichmann (804) 986-4147.

Swimming

The North Richmond YMCA, 4207 Old Brook Road, holds homeschool learn to swim lessons. For more information, contact Jessica Jett (804) 329-9622.

The Morgan Swim School is run by a homeschooling family. They believe that beginners do best with a jumpstart of 8 private lessons. MSS work first on comfort and balance, and then on skills. ph (804) 740-1185.

The Chester YMCA, 3011 W. Hundred Road have Gym & Swim Homeschool Classes. Phone: (804) 748-9622.

The Hopewell Recreation Center have homeschool swim classes.
For more information, contact Kim.

The Tuckahoe YMCA, 9211 Patterson Ave, also holds homeschool swim lessons.  ph. (804) 740-9622

Informal homeschool swims are held at American Family Fitness Short Pump, 11760 W Broad St, on the 2nd and 4th Fridays at 2pm. For more information, contact Tosha.

Tennis

Play Tennis Hanover is offering homeschool tennis classes on Fridays, 9:30am at the Randolph-Macon tennis courts in Ashland.  The emphasis is on fun - with the main goal to give kids a love for the lifelong sport of tennis so that they'll want to play for years and years to come.  Classes are run by a USPTA certified instructor (and mom of 3!!) and are divided up according to age/skill, so all are welcome!!!  There is a 10% sibling discount, and all equipment is provided.
For more information, contact Jen.

Track & Field

Richmond Heat Track Sports. Please contact Sandra Thorpe for more information ph (804) 627-5832.

Volleyball

Richmond Spirit Athletics would like to start a golf team for middle school and up if a volunteer parent can be found to get it started. Contact Sandra Bartell.

CVHAA has JV & Varsity girls volleyball.  For more info. contact Coach Jack.

James River Eagles Co-ed Recreational Volleyball for home-educated teens ages 13 to 19 is held at Gospel Baptist Church on Turner Road. For time, address and fees, contact Mrs. Patterson.

Yoga

Journey Home Yoga, 13622 Hull St Rd, Midlothian would like to form a homeschool yoga class. The sessions are 12 weeks. If you are interested, contact Laura ph (804) 739-7588.

Glenmore Yoga, Glen Eagles Shopping Center, 10442 Ridgefield Parkway, has had yoga classes for homeschoolers with and open age range to permit siblings. If you are interested, please contact Cindy (804) 741-5267.

YogaBalance would like to provide yoga classes to homeschoolers. They cater to small groups, so there is more individual attention. They can hold their 45-min classes at a time and location to suit you. YogaBalance is currently holding classes for pre-teens (Grade 6) in an area private elementary/middle school. They provide the mats, blocks and straps. For more information, contact Adrianne E. Morris (804) 814-0243.


Homeschool Athletic Associations

CVHAA (Central Virginia Homeschool Athletics Association) provides homeschool students of middle and high school ages with the opportunity to play on competitive junior vrsity and varsity athletic teams both within the Virginia Christian Athletic Association (VCAA) and against other private schools. They have competitive basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball.

Spirit Athletics is in the Virginia Christian Athletic Association (VCAA) league. They practice at Pocahontas Middle School in Short Pump, Shady Grove UM & Poplar Springs Baptist Church. They have basketball, soccer and softball teams which compete with Christian and private schools in the area.