The Coshocton Strikers U10 Boys and Cleveland United U9 Girls claimed 2007 Shootout Championships over the weekend at Kids America in Coshocton.

The Strikers defeated the Blue Sharks, another Coshocton area team, in the U10 Boys tournament final Saturday night. Revolution FC (Columbus, OH) finished 3rd in the tournament followed by GAP (Greater Akron Premier), and the Marietta Flames.

The U9 Girls from Cleveland United won the girls title with a 2-0 win over the U10 girls from the Holmes County Soccer Club. The Coshocton area girls finished 3rd.

Free Youth Soccer Clinic on March 15th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Guitar Lessons @ Kids America. Private lessons are available at 3pm and 6:30pm on Tuesdays.

Kids America Soccer Academy starts April 9th.

Shorties T-Ball begins April 14th.

Sunday 4v4 Soccer League begins April 15th.

Middle School Girls Volleyball begins April 15th.

Shorties Outdoor Soccer starts May 12th.

Kids America's newest aerobics class is not located near the concession stand.

Cardio Salsa is a one hour aerobics class featuring Latino dance moves and music, basic cardio, and aerobics. Cardio Salsa is perfect for beginners or individuals interested in a low-impact aerobics course. Cardio Salsa is also a class where you can set your own pace, according to instructor, Jayme Lingo.

As the 2006-07 basketball season comes to a close, many seniors will take to the court one last time at the Coshocton Tribune's 2007 Senior Showcase at Kids America. The event will take place on Sunday, March 25th at Kids America. The Senior Showcase features a girls all-star game, 3-point shooting contest, dunk contest, and a boys all-star game.

What Is It and How Much?

A heart rate monitor comes with two parts. A chest strap worn around the rib cage that picks up your heart rate. This strap sends a wireless signal to the second part, a wrist watch that displays your heart rate. If you are going to the gym, the watch portion can be left at home as most of the cardiovascular equipment picks up the wireless signal sent from the chest strap. Just press the “Activate Heart Rate” button on the console of your elliptical, treadmill, or bike. Monitors can be purchased with lots of extras but you can pick one up for about 60$ that will carry the basic features that you will need. (This is a great gift for family and friends. It is a great way to show you support them on their path to becoming more active.)

Thursday mornings at Kids America are the most favorite day of the week for many children who attend Kids America's weekly home school physical education class.

On a typical Thursday, between 16 and 19 children take part in the class, taught by Jarred Renner. The class features organized activities and games for the students who range from ages 5 to 12. The class also creates a time of social interaction between both students and parents.

Members of the Kids America Walking Club will be honored for their achievements at the club’s monthly awards ceremony on March 9th at 9:30 am in the Austin Meeting Room at Kids America.

Individuals to be recognized for their walking achievements include: Marjorie Wright (2500 Mile Club), Jim Thompkins, Twila Welling, Gloria Cochran (750 Mile Club), Edith Laughlin (500 Mile Club), Virginia Shiflet (250 Mile Club), Vada McVay (150 Mile Club), Dana Kittell, Bob Domer (100 Mile Club), Dottie Owens, and Terry Kittell (50 Mile Club).