Youth Sports
- Instructional Soccer: U4 and U6
- Rec Soccer: U8 and U10
- Track and Field
- 6U Instructional Basketball
- 3-on-3 Rec Basketball Leagues
- Summer Youth Baseball
- Tee Ball
- Coach Pitch Baseball
- Flag football
Instructional Soccer - Location: Holmes Park
U4 - Saturday (8:30- 9:15 AM) Participant must be 3 years old
This parent/child 6-week coed instructional program, is designed to create a organized and fun introduction to soccer by focusing on basic soccer skills. Expect this program to be filled with energy and imagination! *Parents please be prepared to participate during this program.
Minimum Requirement - 6 participants
(1 day a week; 6 weeks)
City residents - $40
Non-city residents - $50
U6 - Tuesdays (5:45-6:45 pm) or Saturdays (9:30 -10:30 am) Must be 4 or 5 years old
(1 day a week; 8 weeks)
City residents - $50
Non-city residents -$60
This 8-week coed instructional program, is designed to introduce the fundamentals of soccer. The first four weeks of the program will focus on developing basic skills – such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. During the last four weeks, the participants will play non-competitive games in addition to learning and practicing soccer fundamentals.
Minimum requirement - 12 participants
U8 & U10 - Recreation Soccer League
U8 (2 days week; 8 weeks)
City residents - $70
Non-city residents - $85
U10 (2 days a week; 8 weeks)
City residents - $70
Non-city residents - $85
U8: Mon/Thurs (5:30-6:30 pm) Must be 6/7 years old
U10: Mon/Thurs (6:30-7:30 pm) Must be 8/9 years old
This 8-week coed recreational soccer program, held on Monday and Thursday evenings, is designed to develop and instruct 6- to 9-year-olds on the fundamentals of soccer through skill development, competition, and games. The first three weeks will consist of practices on Monday and Thursday. The remaining five weeks will be a combination of practices and games, held on either Monday or Thursday evenings.
Minimum requirement - 16 participants, per division
Track and Field - Spring
Participants: Ages 6-14
*Age determination is April 1
Registration fee - $25; includes program fee and uniform
Meet Fee - $15 per meet; collected at parent's meeting.
Season: March - May (9 weeks)
*First practice and mandatory parent meeting will be hosted together
Season Practice Commitment:
Mondays: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Wednesdays: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
6U Instructional Basketball Program
(Ages 4- 6)
TUESDAYS
Start Date: January 8End Date: February 26
Register for one of the following:
Session #1: 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Session #2: 6:30 - 7:15 PM
City Residents: $50
Non-city Residents: $60
Location: Park Avenue Gym
(N. Church Street and Sunflower Street)
This eight-week program meets at Park Avenue Gym on Tuesday evenings. The program focuses on instructing youth on the fundamentals of basketball. The first four weeks of the program focuses solely on basic skills, such as passing, dribbling and shooting. During the last four weeks, the participants continue to practice and learn fundamentals of the sport, but they also play non-competitive games.
December will be practices only. January and February will consist of 1 practice per week, and games on Saturday morning.
Leagues Offered:
8U Division (Coed) - Thur./Sat.
10U Division (Coed) - Mon./Sat.
12U Division (Coed) - Wed./Sat.
*Player age determination is based on his/her age as of September 1, 2018.
*Player may play up one age division, per request and Athletics approval.
Registration Closes: November 16
*Individual registration only.
Important Dates:
Player Evaluations: November 26- 29
Practices: December 3 - December 20
Games: January 7 - February 16
*4 weeks of practice
*6 weeks of 1 practice / 1 game per week.
Cost per player:
City Residents: $70
Non-city Residents: $85
*Includes registration fee, uniform, and trophy.
THIS PROGRAM IS DEPENDENT ON VOLUNTEER COACHES.
-1 head coach / 1 asst. coach per team
Call the City's athletics staff to discuss coaching opportunities. For financial assistance scholarships, please contact our staff for more details.
Division Breakdown:
TEE BALL (4/5 year olds)
*Fee: $50 city / $60 non-city resident
*Saturdays 9-10 AM / 8 Weeks
COACH PITCH (6/7/8 year olds)
*Fee: $50 city / $60 non-city residents
*Saturdays 10:30-11:30 AM / 8 Weeks
MINORS (8-10 year olds)
*Machine Pitch*
*Fee: $70 city / $85 non-city residents
*2 day commitment:
Mondays (practice)
Thursdays (games)
*9 week program
Tee Ball (4-5 yr olds)
This 8-week Tee Ball program meets on Saturday mornings and teaches the participants the fundamentals of baseball. The participants hit off of a tee and also learn how to effectively throw and catch a baseball, run the bases and understand the concept of player placement on the field. The first four weeks of the program are devoted to practices, while the final four weeks are recreational games. The season concludes with a trophy presentation to each participant.
Coach Pitch Baseball (5-7 year-olds)
This 8-week program meets on Saturday mornings and teaches the participants the fundamentals of baseball. The participants hit from a coach's pitch and/or tee, if needed, and also learn how to effectively throw and catch a baseball, run the bases and understand the concept of player placement on the field. The first four weeks of this program is geared towards individual skill development and practice, while the remaining four weeks are devoted to recreational games. The season concludes with a trophy presentation to each participant.
10U Flag Football
Flag Football is a growing alternative to full contact football that teaches basic skills and concepts of the game. This 8-week coed recreational program, held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, is designed to develop and instruct 8, 9 and 10 year old. The first three weeks will consist of practices on Wednesday and Saturday. The remaining five weeks will be a combination of practices and games.
October 23, 2019 - December 14, 2019
Date/Times: Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm; Saturdays, 9am-10am.
Location: Holmes Park
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Brad Cuttino
Recreation AdministratorPhone: 864-467-4486
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Tim Jones
Athletics Programs Manager
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Parks & Recreation
Phone: 864-467-4355
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