Start Smart Sports Development 

Start Smart Sports Development is an instructional program that prepares youth, ages 3 to 5, for organized sports without the fear of competition. Parents play together with their child, the instructor, and other children in a social setting to learn the basic skills of throwing, catching, kicking, and batting. Program goals are to increase individual skill development and assist parents in understanding their child’s interests. Both parents and children dress in active clothes ready to play! One parent per child, if possible, no spectators preferred.

Register online at www.janesvillewi.gov/register or at the Janesville Recreation Division office by May 1.

A minimum of 8 participants is needed to hold classes. A maximum of 16 participants may register. 

Start Smart Baseball

Start Smart Baseball is a six-week developmentally appropriate introductory baseball program for children, ages 3 to 5, and their parents to work one-on-one with each other. The program prepares children for organized tee ball, baseball, and softball in a fun non-threatening environment. Age-appropriate equipment is used to teach children throwing, catching, batting, running, and agility. Both parents and children dress in active clothes ready to play! Only one parent per child, if possible, no spectators preferred.

Register online at www.janesvillewi.gov/register or at the Janesville Recreation Division office by July 6.

A minimum of 8 participants is needed to hold classes. A maximum of 16 participants may register.