KHF wants to list your club or activity information free. However, due to the large demand, any entry that is not non-profit will be charged $2 per word, payable to Kentuckiana HealthFitness Magazine prior to publication.

You can submit club information, make corrections, etc. in one of three ways:

1. Fax to 502-245-4098.
3. Mail: KHF, P.O. Box 436387, Louisville, KY 40253-6387

Club Contacts Quick List:

Activity Index

Archery

• Archery. E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park , 3000 Freys Hill Rd. Free public use. Info: 426-8950.
• Archery Range. Cherokee Park along Scenic Loop . Free. Info: 456-3253.
• Achery Range. Iroquois Park . Taylor Boulevard & Southern Parkway. Free. Info: 456-3253.

Badminton

• Open-Play Badminton: E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 426-8950.

Basketball

• 3-on-3 Indoor Streetball Leagues: E.P. Tom Sawyer Park, 426-8950.
• Adult Male Basketball: Derby City Athletic Club, 456-8171 or athletics@lokymetro.org
• 15-&-under Church League: South Louisville Community Center, 574-3206.
• Wheelchair Basketball: Kentucky School for the Blind, 456-8148.
• Downtown YMCA Leagues: 587-2366.
• Open-Play Basketball: E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 426-8950.
• Metro Parks Open Basketball: 456-8100.

Canoe / Kayaking Trips

• Viking Canoe and Kayaking Club: Kevin Jones, krjone01@aye.net or 426-6155 or John Pillitteri, pillitterij@aol.com or 957-4988 or www.vikingcanoeclub.org.
• Canoe Rentals: Seasonal canoe, kayak and tube rentals along Otter Creek, Fridays-Sundays. Group outings available by appointment. 574-4583.

Cycling

• Louisville Bicycle Club: www.louisvillebicycleclub.org or 329-1848. (Ride and event schedule at www.louisvillebicycleclub.org/touring.htm).
• Southern Indiana Wheelmen: 948-BIKE (2453) or www.siwheelmen.org.
• Current Cycling Safety Information: OneRoad@insightbb.com, or bike and pedestrian coordinator Mohammad Nouri, Mohammad.Nouri@loukymetro.org.
• Louisville Jefferson County Bicycle Map: Featuring bicycle routes, bicycle parking and points of interest. Free. Available at all libraries, all the government centers and the Louisville & Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau. www.loukymetro.org/Department/PlanDesign/bikeped.asp. 574-5157.

Dance

• Louisville Irish Dance Society: 231-8827.
• Tango Club of Louisville: 502-425-7355.
• Greater Louisville Amateur Ballroom Dancers: 896-6909.  

Fencing

• Louisville Fencing Center: 540-5004 or www.louisvillefencing.org.
• Wheelchair Fencing Program: 540-5004 or www.louisvillefencing.org.  

Fitness

• Resting Metabolic Rate Determination: Barbara Day, 254-5255 or bdaykhf@aol.com.
• Body Fat Testing:Hydrostatic (underwater) body composition testing by the exercise physiology lab at the University of Louisville . Dr. Kent Adams, 852-8352 or kent@louisville.edu.
• Fitness for Everyone: Kentucky School for the Blind. For people with and without disabilities. 456-8148.
• Open Weight Room: South Louisville Community Center, 574-3206.
• Aerobics/Fitness: Douglass Community Center, 456-8120.
• Strengthening & Toning: Derby City Community Center, 456-3261.
• Bodyshaping Class: Beechmont Community Center, 361-5484.
• Step Aerobics/Strength & Toning Class: Beechmont Community Center, 361-5484.
• Step Aerobics: Iroquois High School Community School, 485-6601.
• Aerobic Kickboxing: Iroquois High School Community School, 485-6601.
• Fitness Classes: E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 426-8950.
• Metro Parks/Douglass Community Center: Open weight room. Free weights, Stairmasters and treadmills. 456-8121.
• Fitness Trail. E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 426-8950.

Health

• Hope for Smokers:Smokers Anonymous 12-Step support group, 502-380-0089.
• Neuropathy Support Group. 426-4399.
• S.E.I.G.E.: (Support Epilepsy in Guiding Epileptics). 584-3010 or Seige@aye.net.
• FACES: Children and young adults with arthritis social group, 367-6878.
• BirthJoy Childbirth Classes: 326-9379.
• Stop Smoking Classes:The Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking is 12 one-hour sessions through Jefferson County Health Department. Fee: $10. Info: 574-STOP (7867).
• La Leche League: Information and support for mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. 241-3832 or visit www.lalecheleague.org.
• Healthy Beginnings: Six-class series on transitioning to a healthier diet by reducing meat consumption and increasing vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains. Sponsored by EarthSave. 458-8515.
• Support Group for Parents of Adolescent Children with Eating Disorders: 429-5479 or 454-3251.
• H.O.P.E. (Healing Opportunities & Personal Empowerment): An informal, self-help group for women of rape and sexual assault. 581-7273.

Hiking

• Jefferson County Memorial Forest: 11311 Mitchell Hill Road. Four marked trails covering 23 miles. Maps at Welcome Center. 368-5404.
• Otter Creek Park: 850 Otter Creek Park Road . Marked trails covering 21 miles. Maps at Park Office. 574-4583.
• Sierra Club, Louisville Group: An environmental group that sponsors outings on a regular basis. Meetings and outings are open to public. Fee for outings: $1 for members; $2 for non-members. Info: Patricia Perryman, 452-9809.
• For local trails in Kentucky and Indiana: www.mooseland.iglou.com. This website includes directions to the parks and the length of each trail.

Ice Hockey

• Louisville Youth Hockey Association: Youth programs for ages 4 through high school. Beginner cross ice program, youth house league program, high school program and competitive program. Member of U.S.A. Hockey. Info: 292-0833 or www.lyha.org.
• Louisville Adult Hockey Players Association: Beginner, intermediate and over 30 programs. Summer, fall, winter and spring sessions. Info: 643-2548 or www.lahpa.com.

Ice Skating

• Louisville Figure Skating Club. Learn-to-skate classes for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Private instruction available. Qualified instructors. Member of United States Figure Skating Association for 50 years. Info: 459-9500.
• Louisville Skating Academy. Offers year-round learn-to-skate classes for boys and girls of all ages and levels. Hockey and adult classes as well as competitive training programs are available. Private lessons. Info: 244-3566 or www.skatelouisville.org.  

Mountain Biking

• Kentucky Mountain Bike Association (KYMBA). P.O. Box 5433 , Louisville , KY 40255-0433 . Dues: $12, student (age 17 and older); $15, individual; $18, family. Membership dues include six newsletters per year. Info on scheduled rides, trail maintenance/construction, events and membership: www.kymba.org or 569-7676.

Pickleball

• Pickleball. E. P. Tom Sawyer State Park , 3000 Freys Hill Rd. An indoor tennis game using wooden paddles and plastic balls. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. Fee: $1 per day. Info: 426-8950.

Racquetball

• Kentucky State Racquetball Association (KSRA). Beginners and seasoned players are welcome. Annual membership: $30 includes six issues of Racquetball Magazine and four KSRA newsletters. Year-round USRA-sanctioned tournaments available. Info: Barry Stewart, 270-497-4348 or visit the KSRA web site, www.eteamz.com/ksra, and send an e-mail. Come join the fun!

Swimming

• JCC Aqua Fitness Classes: 587-4912.
• Crescent Hill Masters Swimming: 452-9180 or mcl@bluegrass.net.
• Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center Aqua Exercise: 897-9949.
• Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center Hot Pool Classes: 897-9949.
• Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center Adult Lap Swim: 897-9949.
• E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park Adult Lap Swim (seasonal): 426-8950.
• E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park Water Aerobics (seasonal): 426-8950.
• Shawnee School Water Exercise Classes: 485-7665 or 897-9949.

Tae Kwon Do

• Metro Parks Tae Kwon Do: 368-5404 or parks@loukymetro.org.
• University of Louisville Tae Kwon Do club: teaches basic, intermediate and advanced Tae Kwon Do. The club is open to students of all ages from the university community and the public. Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. Info: Pat Smith, 339-8697, pwsmith@mindspring.com or http://proofwork.net/tkd/index.html.

Walking

• Indoor Walking Track: South Louisville Community Center, 574-3206.
• Cherokee Road Runners Weekly Walks: www.cherokeeroadrunners.org.
• Healthy Strides Walking Club: E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park 426-8950.
• Racewalking Instruction: 429-5242

Walking & Exercise Paths in Louisville Area

• Algonquin, Cypress & Burwell Streets (1/4 mile)
• Cane Run Road Park, Cane Run Road south of Lees Lane (.75 miles)
• Cherokee Scenic Loop, Eastern Parkway & Cherokee Road (3 miles)
• Cherokee Park, Willow Pond, Grinstead Drive & Lexington Road (.375 miles)
• Chickasaw, Southwestern Parkway and Greenwood Avenue (1-mile fitness course)
• Des Pres, Lowe Road off Taylorsville Road (1/2 mile)
• E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Road (1 ¼ mile nature trail)
• Flaget Field, Greenwood Avenue & 45 th Street (1/4 mile)
• Iroquois, Southern Parkway & New Cut Road (1-1.6-mile fitness course)
• Hays Kennedy, Bass Road off River Road (3/4 mile)
• Klondike, Klondike Lane (1/3 mile)
• Peterburg Park, Indian Trail west of Newburgh Road (.35 mile)
• RiverWalk , starts at 4 th and River Road and goes along river to Chickasaw Park (6.9 miles)
• Roberson Run Park, Judge Boulevard and Famous Way (.5 mile)
• Seneca Park, Pee Wee Reese at Cannons Lane (1.2 miles)
• South Central, Colorado & Weller Streets (1/3 mile)
• Shawnee Park, Broadway & Southwestern Pkwy (1.5 miles)
• Taylor Camp Memorial, Poplar Level Road & Lee Street (1-mile fitness course; 1/3-mile walking path)
• Thurman Hutchins Park, River Road and Indian Hills Trail (.9 mile)
• Tyler Park, Baxter & Tyler Park Drive (1/8 mile)
• Vettiner, Marydell Lane off Billtown Road (1/4-mile fitness trail)
• Wyandotte, Taylor Boulevard at Beecher Street (1/4 mile)

Cross-Country Trails

• Joe Creason Park, Trevilian Way (3.1-6.2 miles)
• E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Road (3.1-6.2 miles)
• Seneca, Pee Wee Reese at Cannons Lane (3.1 miles) www.metro-parks.org

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