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Middle‑school athletics and youth rec programs report strong participation, new offerings and a May 29 community event
Summary
District staff reported strong growth in middle‑school participation (wrestling up from ~8 to 45 in 10 years), expanded intramurals and youth rec programs (notable flag‑football growth, gymnastics up to 303 registrants), and announced a community Bears Explore Outdoors event that will raffle 90–100 refurbished bikes.
Middle‑school athletics and youth recreation staff updated the board on winter, spring and upcoming summer programming, reporting notable participation gains and new offerings.
Matt Rebo, who oversees facilities and middle‑school athletics, highlighted growth in wrestling (from about eight participants a decade ago to 45 this year), the second year of middle‑school girls basketball, and strong participation in golf, tennis and track. He described efforts to connect middle‑school teams with varsity athletes and noted conference finals and cooperation with nearby districts for competition.
Ashley Ansel, youth recreation sports specialist, outlined intramural and low‑cost options ($60 for an eight‑session program), reported 27 participants for ultimate frisbee and a four‑year flag‑football program now at 77 participants overall (noting a jump to roughly 62 girls this year), and described gymnastics (202 fall → 303 spring registrants) and high‑school partnerships that bring coaches to younger players.
Staff also promoted the district’s Bears Explore Outdoors event (May 29), to be held at the high school with food, entertainment and booths; the district will raffle 90–100 refurbished bikes in partnership with the Minnesota Recyclery and host vendor information on summer camp options.
Board members thanked staff, noted the program’s role in building school spirit and feeder opportunities, and asked about volunteer coaching and varsity connections; staff said varsity coaches and community associations help provide coaching and continuity across age groups.
