Itty Bitty Sports - Ages 3-5

Itty Bitty Sports

Child holds a basketball under their arm on a basketball court

About the Program

A nationally recognized sports program, the Start Smart programs offered by Campus Recreation will introduce your 3-5 year old to the wide world of sports. The program will develop your child's basic motor skills to create a solid foundation for more complex sport skills. The environment of this program will set your child up for success in playing sports in the future by building self-esteem and creating a positive learning experience. Emphasis on winning is minimal and this program allows your child to progress at an individual rate, while still offering challenging skills. The Program also focuses on parent/guardian and child interaction. Each child is required to have at least one adult who can participate.

Itty Bitty Liability Waiver - Must be completed and turned in at check-in.

Please direct any questions to Madison McFadden at mmcfadden3@huskers.unl.edu.   
 

Our Sessions

We are now taking registrations for our summer session: Itty Bitty Baseball/Softball!

Summer

  • Baseball/Softball: Starts in June. Will be held at Mabel Lee Fields.

Fall

  • Sports Development: Starts in early September. Will be held in the MAC Gym at the Recreation & Wellness Center.
  • Basketball: Starts in late October. Will be held in the MAC Gym at the Recreation & Wellness Center.

Spring

  • Sports Development: Starts in late January. Will be held in the MAC Gym at the Recreation & Wellness Center.
  • Soccer: Starts in late March. Will be held in the MAC Gym at the Recreation & Wellness Center.

All events will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:25pm and will be $75 per child. Please keep in mind that this program is aimed at participation from both parents and children, and is seen as an introduction into organized sports.

Exact dates can be viewed in our Registration System, and registration will open in August for fall sessions and December for spring sessions.

Registration

  • Online Registrations - Visit the Member Portal to register online. New accounts will need to call our office to setup an account (402-472-8383 for Sport Programs or 402-472-3467 for the Campus Recreation main line). Returning accounts can retrieve a username and password by matching an email address.
  • Phone Registrations - Will only be accepted when paying by credit card.
  • In-Person registrations - Will be accepted during Campus Recreation Center Facility hours. For more information, contact Campus Recreation at: (402) 472-3467.

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fees can be paid by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. Checks should be made payable to the University of Nebraska Campus Recreation. 

Deadlines/Cancellations

  • All programs have a registration deadline of 1 week prior to the first class.
  • We understand you may need to cancel. In order to receive a refund, a notice of cancellation must be received in writing.
    • If received prior to the registration deadline, a full refund.
    • If received after the registration deadline but prior to the first class meeting, refunds will be less than 20% as a cancellation fee.
    • No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting.