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Dexter Wrestling Club (DWC) is open to students in Young 5's through 8th grade and is designed to help wrestlers grow in the sport, whether they are just getting started or have years of experience. Choose Your Registration Group Beginner Wrestling (Gold and Maroon Groups)Designed for new wrestlers and those continuing to build their fundamental skills. Practices: Mondays & Wednesdays Times: Gold, 6pm-7pm; Maroon, 7:15pm-8:15pm The Gold Group (Pre-K to 4th) is typically the entry point for our youngest wrestlers. The primary focus is on introducing the sport through body mechanics, tumbling, stance, takedowns, and top/bottom positioning. The Maroon Group (3rd to 6th) is intended for wrestlers who have mastered the basics and are ready to continue developing their technique through more advanced instruction and live situational drilling. Older wrestlers with limited or no experience are welcome. Participation in competitive tournaments is optional for both groups, but encouraged for Maroon wrestlers. After registration, wrestlers will be placed into either the Gold or Maroon Groups based on their age, size, and experience to create the safest and most appropriate training environment. Advanced Wrestling (Black Group)Designed for experienced wrestlers (typically with two or more seasons of experience) who have committed to wrestling as a primary sport and are looking for a competitive training environment. Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays Times: 6pm - 8pm Training focuses on advanced technique, conditioning, strategy, and preparing for competition. Participation in competitive tournaments is expected. Wrestlers registering for the (Black) Group will initially be placed on a waitlist and evaluated by DWC coaches to ensure the program is the right fit. Note: 7th and 8th grade wrestlers are only eligible for the (Black) Group and will receive priority registration. What to Bring Wrestling shoes (some shoes are available to borrow from the club) Gym shorts and a t-shirt Headgear is recommended but not required

The Dexter Youth Cheerleading Association is excited to offer Cheerleading for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade Grades K–2 This Prep Team Cheer class is designed for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and is all about building confidence, learning new skills, and having fun! Participants will learn the fundamentals of sideline cheer, including proper motions, jumps, tumbling, basic stunts, and chants, while developing teamwork, school spirit, and self-confidence. The Prep Team will also learn material that is used throughout all levels of the Dexter Cheer program, providing a strong foundation for future participation. The program meets one day per week and includes one Saturday afternoon performance at a Dexter Youth Football game. The performance date will be announced once the Dexter Youth Football League schedule is finalized in late summer. Required Uniform: Game Bow: $5 cash due at the first practice Dexter Cheer Shirt - (need link) Shoes - must have plain white shoes. Suggested indoor shoes and outdoor shoes Black leggings Grades 3/4 & 5/6 Sideline Cheer Cheerleaders will be placed on grade-level teams (3rd/4th grade or 5th/6th grade), subject to change based on enrollment. No prior experience is necessary. Our program focuses on cheerleading fundamentals—including proper form, motions, tumbling, jumps, and basic stunts—while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence. Schedule: Practices: twice a week starting the week of August 24th Games: Saturday mornings, September through October (6-game season) game times TBA Pictures: August 25th Banquet: October 28th (Full program banquet; each family to bring a dish) Required uniform - Families are responsible for purchasing game gear, indoor practice shoes and outdoor game shoes via Amazon, as well as plain black leggings and white no-show socks for cold weather.: Game Bow: $5 cash due at the first practice Skirt - Grades 3/4 Grades 5/6 Shell - Grades 3/4 Grades 5/6 Shoes - must have plain white shoes. Suggested indoor shoes and outdoor shoes Provided Gear: The program will supply the midriff, spankies, and poms to use for the 2026 season. If you have questions, please contact dextercompcheer@gmail.com

Professional coaching coordinated by Michigan Thunder FC Director of Academy, Sean Myint Little Bolts ages 3-5. Our Little Bolts program aims to develop soccer specific skills such as basic motor skills, balance, coordination, foot-eye coordination, and ball skills. Little Bolts build strong fundamental foundations for physical skills, teamwork and inspires confidence at a young age in a successful atmosphere where learning is fun. It also gives the players the opportunity to play soccer, learn new skills and have an enjoyable sporting experience all while making new friends. A professional coaching staff will deliver this high-energy experience. Our goal is to provide a perfect introduction to the game of soccer while focusing on independence and enhancing your child’s overall growth and well being. You will see happy, confident children who are eager to learn and come back for more. Five year olds have the option of registering for Little Bolts or Strikers. If you're unsure as to which program is best for your participant, we suggest you register for Little Bolts and talk with the coaches at the conclusion of the first practice. Strikers ages 5 -10. Our Thunder Strikers program is designed to support and guide emerging young soccer players and parents into a formalized, structured and developmental soccer environment. The goal is to provide technical training for ALL players who have a strong desire to develop their technical skill level, increase their knowledge and foster a love for the game of soccer. The training will focus on developing technical skills including first touch, dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and attacking moves. The Thunder Strikers program places a strong emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and the skills that are vital components of competitive soccer and transferable skills to life. Choose from weeknight training sessions with in-house games on Saturdays between 10am and noon (Clarification: as of right now, the official start time is 10AM, and end time is 11AM. In the event that there is a need to extend to Noon, Coach Sean and our office will communicate with you as soon as we make that decision. For right now, plan for players to be there from 10AM-11AM) Important note regarding the playground: The playground behind Bates is completely off limits to soccer families as it is reserved by Dexter's Childcare program. Please keep both players and their siblings away from the playground so that childcare staff do not confuse their students with yours in the event of emergency. What to Bring: Wear shin guards, sneakers or soccer shoes (during outdoor season), bring a water bottle and a size 3 or 4 soccer ball to all sessions. Soccer Shirts: You have the option of purchasing a Michigan Thunder FC t-shirt. MI Thunder partners with DCE to coordinate our youth soccer program. Youth soccer participants are often invited to support the DHS soccer programs on Senior Night or on other special occasions. Wearing the MI Thunder soccer shirt gets the student into the game at no charge. Please order a shirt separately below in the section titled 7002-F26 Soccer Shirt. The Deadline to register for a shirt is Monday, August 31 at 8:00 AM. Soccer shirt registration will close at this time. Check the box next to your phone number in your Arux profile so you may receive text messages. Most Common Questions Is my child ready to transition from Little Bolts to Strikers? The primary difference between Little Bolts and Strikers is attention span. Strikers sessions run a full hour and involve more structured drills, skill development, and small-sided game play. Families are encouraged to consider whether their child is ready to stay engaged and focused for the entire session. Is my child too old or too young for the program? Readiness depends on a combination of age, experience, and developmental stage rather than age alone. Placement decisions are based on the child’s ability to participate successfully in the activities and expectations of the program. If you are uncertain which program is the best fit, please reach out to Coach Sean at seanmyint@gmail.com.

Discover the exciting world of field hockey with Dexter Community Education's comprehensive programs designed for boys and girls in grades 1 through 6. Our courses focus on fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and team concepts. Parents are responsible for providing a stick, shin guards and mouthguard for practices and games. Sticks and shin guards can be provided for new players on a short-term basis. Please be aware: dates are subject to change, especially for teams participating in the A2 Rec & Ed League The 1st-2nd grade program offers one weekday practice. The 3rd-4th grade program offers one weekday practice AND WEEKEND league game in Ann Arbor (Saturday or Sunday - TBD by A2 Rec & Ed). The 5th-6th grade program offers one weekday practice AND WEEKEND league game in Ann Arbor (Saturday or Sunday - TBD by A2 Rec & Ed).