INFORMATION RELEASE 

September 8, 2026 

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Sports Opens September 14 

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Sports program (ages 3 to 5 years) opens Monday, September 14 at noon. Sign up online under the “Youth & Teen” tab. 

There are 23 spots available, and registration is first-come, first-served. Once the program is full, additional sign-ups will be placed on a waitlist. Participants must turn 3 years old by the first day of the program. 

Program Details 

• When: Wednesdays, October 14 through November 18 

• Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

• Where: Floyd Dryden Gymnasium 

• Cost: $45 plus tax (includes a Start Smart T-shirt) 

Scholarships 

Families interested in financial assistance can complete the online scholarship form by September 21. For scholarship questions, contact Amanda Lovejoy at 907-586-2635 ext. 4156 or amanda.lovejoy@juneau.gov. 

About The Program 

Start Smart Sports helps young children build confidence and develop the fundamentals of organized sports without competition or pressure. Kids work one-on-one with an adult to learn basic skills like kicking, dribbling, throwing, batting, and agility. Adults are active participants, making it a fun and engaging experience for both parties. 

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For questions, contact Recreation Coordinator MJ Goedeken at MJ.Goedeken@juneau.gov or 907-586-2635.