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History In A Minute: Baseball 

February 01, 2021

Look back at the history of Baseball in Blue Earth County. 

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Tennis Basics: Learning to Play 

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How to Introduce Preschoolers to Soccer 

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What is Splash Ball? 

April 24, 2020

Splashball™ is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children 5-11 years old. The intent is to provide basic skills and understanding of the sport in a recreational format. 

Learn How to Ice Skate in 10 Steps 

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Beginner’s Guide to Calling Pitches 

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Dressed to Play - Soccer Gear 

December 31, 2018

Soccer is a minimal equipment sport, but there are a few items your child will need for the game. 

Fundamentals of Indoor Volleyball 

Getting to know the fundamentals of volleyball is a great place to start for new players and parents. 

Fundamentals of Basketball 

Learn the basics of basketball before your child takes to the court for the first time. 

It’s Never Too Late to Try Hockey Thanks to Adult First Goal Program 

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Sport Guide: Canoe Sprint Explained 

January 12, 2021

The idea of paddling a canoe or kayak through calm water seems relaxing, but for these athletes the competition is intense and exhausting. 

New to Lacrosse? 

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Help your kid become the next lax rat 

Boxing Tactics for Beginners 

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Soccer’s Basic Rules 

You’ll want your child to do his or her best to follow these six fundamental guidelines. 

Flag Football: A Sport on the Rise 

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Sport Guide: Tackling Rugby Sevens 

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Olympic rugby previously involved teams of 15, but the seven-a-side version made its debut in 2016. 

Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman Explained 

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There are three primary wrestling styles: Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Folkstyle (Collegiate). While all are different in their own right, all have many of the same basic characteristics 
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