January Events & Programs

In This Issue:

2021 Event Registrations

Registration for the got Mud? Run, Youth Tigger Tri, and Adult Tiger Tri are now open!

Registration is also open for the 11th Annual Youth Tigger Tri and 15th Annual Tiger Tri. The Youth Tigger Tri will be held Friday, July 30 at 6:45 p.m. The race is available for youth ages 5 to 13 and utilizes all of the event set-up used for the Tiger Tri the following morning. The fee for the race is $25 per participant on or before June 30. On July 1, the fee increases to $30 per participant.  The Tiger Tri is held the next morning on Saturday, July 31 at 7:00 a.m. This event is held in conjunction with the Ozarks Multisport Club and is presented by Larson Law Firm. Racers will be able to participate in the Sprint, the Super Sprint, or both. Information and registration for both events can be found at republictri.com (processing fees apply) or at the Republic Community Center.

The got Mud? Run is back for 2021 with the youth and family runs taking place on Saturday, August 21 and the adult run scheduled for the following Saturday, August 28. Registration for both events is NOW OPEN! Visit republicmudrun.com for registration and event details!

2021 Amp Season

We are excited to host the 8th season of movies at The Amp in 2021! The movie schedule for this season is in the works and will be released along with additional activities on March 1! Be sure to watch our Facebook page for updates. You’ll also be able to find the schedule on theamprepublic.com once it is released.

Father/Daughter Dance Update

After evaluating all aspects of the Father Daughter Valentine Dance and the extensive precautionary measures that would need to be implemented in order to provide a safe environment for attendees, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the event for 2021. Any measures that would need to be put in place would change the entire scope and quality of one of our most popular and memorable events. We are looking forward to offering a bigger and better dance next year! Save the date for February 4, 2022!

100 Mile Walking Club

If you want to start the year out on the right foot, but sure to join the 100 Mile Walking Club. Any laps walked on the indoor walking track at the Republic Community Center or any of our park trails can be recorded. Win prizes along the way by hitting different milestones. Check in with the front desk at the Republic Community Center to get your log started today!

Republic Tigers Lacrosse

The Republic Parks and Recreation Department is excited for the 2021 lacrosse season and for the continued growth of lacrosse in southwest Missouri! Registration may be completed online at recdesk.republicparks.com (under Youth Sports). 

Boy’s Lacrosse League
Grades: 9th - 12th Grade
Cost:  $200 - (includes U.S. Lacrosse Membership)
Registration: January 1 - January 31, 2021

Girl’s Lacrosse League
Grades: 9th - 12th Grade
Cost: $225 per person - Includes U.S. Lacrosse membership
Minimum: 12 Participants
Registration: January 1 - January 31, 2021

Senior Programming

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) is back in session! This FREE class is offer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Republic Community Center.

The next session of Wii Bowling begins on Wednesday, January 6. Time slots will be offered at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Four people may play per time slot. Pre-registration and a $2.00 fee per person per six week session is required. 

January's Senior Movie will be held on Thursday, January 28 at 3:00. This month's movie is Escape from Pretoria (Rated PG-13). The movie is FREE and popcorn will also be available.

Toddler Programming

Toddler Tumbling is a basic tumbling class is open to toddlers (ages 2-5) and meets on Monday evenings. Three class times are available: 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Tumbling, movement, balance and flexibility will be covered in each session. Music and props will be incorporated into the class. One parent will be required to participate in the class with their toddler. There will be a maximum of five toddlers per class. All classes will be held at the Republic Community Center Activities Building. The class is $25 per child for the full four-week session. Register online at recdesk.republicparks.com.

Parents and their toddlers are invited to join us for our new Toddler Dance Party the last Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. We’ll set up two large televisions in one of our gymnasiums for toddlers to sing and dance along with different videos and songs to burn some energy. An instructor will also lead the kids through some simple dances. The class is $2 per child. Registration can be completed online at recdesk.republicparks.com. Drop-ins will also be allowed.

Youth Futsal Training & Open Gym

Winter Youth Futsal is now open for registration! Each weekly session will include a 25 minute footskills training session followed by an hour of game play. Players will be divided into teams to scrimmage. Individual registration is available online at recdesk.republicparks.com (under Youth Sports). Have an entire team? All players can sign-up individually and request to play together when dividing into teams to scrimmage each week.

The program begins Monday, January 18 and runs for seven weeks.

Session 1: Mondays 5:30-7:00 p.m. (Players Age 7-10)
Session 2: Mondays 7:15-8:45 p.m. (Players Age 10-13)

**SPACE IS LIMITED FOR EACH SESSION**
Players may register online in advance for all seven weeks for $20. Weekly drop-in participation will be available based on roster capacity. It is recommended players register in advance to secure their spot. Weekly drop-in registration will be opened online one week prior to each session. Any remaining availability will be accepted with cash payment at the Community Center on the day of the class. The weekly drop-in fee is $4 per player.

Kid's Art Class on January 20

Art Zone will be back at the Republic Community Center with a class available for kids on Wednesday, January 20. This class will feature a clay project where the kids will be making their own penguins and painting them. Their creations will then go back to Art Zone’s studio where they will be fired to harden and returned to the kids the following week. The class starts at 6:00 p.m. and costs $15 per child. Space is limited, so be sure to register early at recdesk.republicparks.com.

Spring Youth Soccer

Registration for Spring Youth Soccer will open on Monday, January 25 and run through February 26. The league is co-ed and available for those ages 3-13. Registration can be completed online at recdesk.republicparks.com (under Youth Sports). All players must register whether they are seeking placement on a team or will be playing with an established team. Age verification documents will be required during registration if they have not already been submitted. This includes a photo of the child and a birth certificate.

The soccer season will begin on March 22 and games will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Living Legacy Tree Program

The Living Legacy Tree Program offers individuals an opportunity to honor a loved one by purchasing a tree to be planted within J.R. Martin Park. These trees serve as a long-lasting, living remembrance that will also benefit the community for many years to come. Additionally, trees can be purchased simply as a donation to the park.

Trees are available for a donation of $150. A 6”x6” honorary plaque is also available to purchase for an additional $100. The plaque will be placed next to the tree when planted. Each tree will be included in the City of Republic’s tree maintenance program.

The deadline for the spring planting is January 31. For more information, visit republicmo.gov/LivingLegacy.

Want more information about a program?

For more information about any of our programs, call us at 732-3500, visit us online at republicparks.com, or like us on Facebook!