Bally Sports Group is a youth sports programming company comprised of educators, prospective teachers, coaches, former athletes, and sports management students who have a passion for working with children in connection with sports. Bally Sports Group specializes in providing quality youth sports programs and camps by partnering with community organizations and schools to fulfill the youths sports needs within a community. Our curriculum has been carefully crafted by physical education professionals and sports psychologists to make each program developmentally appropriate for multiple age groups and skill levels. Bally Sports strives to emphasize the importance of great sportsmanship by creating an encouraging atmosphere that helps players build self-esteem and encourage future participation.

The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course was designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy and developed by ALERRT in 2004. This course provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event; the course will benefit all adults.

The Gahanna Get Moving Team has walked thousands of miles over the past few years, training and talking their way to fun and fitness. Volunteer Liz Plott leads this group and will share her wisdom on walking and healthy lifestyles. The group meets at Creekside Park every Saturday morning at 8 am, rain or shine and is free to participate. Registration is required prior to participation. 

Jump Bunch provides lively and positive classes the help children build sports skills and coordination such as throwing, kicking, jumping, balance and agility. Classes feature different athletic activities with lively music, colorful sports and fitness equipment and plenty of exercise for each child. These programs provide excellent preparation for organized athletics for your child.

Enjoy open gym for  volleyball (ages 18+) with friends. Open gym participants must be 18 years of age and bring a valid driver’s license. If a license or State ID is not presented, participants will be charged the standard rate. Passes may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office and are valid for volleyball or basketball.  Open gyms are Oct through April.

Volleyball
Gahanna Middle School East
Tuesdays 8:45-10:30p– Open adult 18+
Thursdays 8:45-10:30p – Open adult 18+

As with every year, the start time may vary dependent on school teams practice/game schedules. If the gym is available earlier, play can begin at 8:30pm, please respect the school teams and wait until their use is completed to enter the gym.

A season pass is $75 for residents and $85 for non-residents and may be purchased either at the gym, via phone, or in-office at the Parks & Recreation Dept 614-342-4250. A single visit pass is $6 residents and $9 non-residents and may be purchased at the door. Please bring a valid driver’s license or utility bill to confirm residency.

This class will cover multiple subjects including: how victims are picked from a crowd, situational awareness techniques, and simple, easy-to-remember tactics to avoid grabs and holds by an attacker. Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic footwear.

Join our very experienced teachers who have studied with many great yoga teachers, including Rodney Yee, Colleen Seidman Yee, Doug Keller, Tim Miller, Cyndi Lee, Angela Farmer, Swami Ramananda and more to provide students with a “true” yoga experience. Sue Johnson, E-RYT 500, RMT, Certified Yoga on High Instructor. All classes appropriate for ages 15 and older.