Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

Youth Fall Crossover Boys’ Basketball League Age: yrs. Compete on the Court This Fall at Worthdale Community Center Worthdale Community Center’s Boys Crossover Fall Basketball League is a program for boys in grades 3-8. The group will be split into elementary (grades 3-5), middle (grades 6-8), divisions for play to remain competitive. The league will run from Sept. 4-Oct. 23, consisting of eight to ten games total. Practices will be held once a week for one hour and 15 minutes, and games will take place on weeknights and some Saturdays. Games will feature two 14-minute, stop and go halves, Cost is $60 per player. Worthdale Community Center Sep 4-Oct 23 M&W 6:00-9:00pm Youth INDOOR Volleyball Age: 12-15 yrs. Are you looking to BUMP and SET into a new sport? Then sign up for fun playing INDOOR youth volleyball. This league will give participants the opportunity to be introduced, practice their skills and improve their indoor game. Registration is November 7 - until full. Registration will remain open, if needed, until league requirements are met, if space is still available. League practices will not start until end of November and games will be played in January - beginning of March. League age is determined by the participant’s age as of August 31st, 2022. Games will be held at Optimist Park and practice will be held at Optimist. Dates and times of practice and games will be Tuesdays and/or Saturdays. The TIMES FOR THIS LEAGUE could occur between 6:00p- 9:00p on Tuesdays and 1:00pm - 3:00pm on Saturday. You will be contacted by our office or by a coach when practices will start and when you should arrive. Any of other dates and times listed are for facility reservation ONLY. Optimist Community Center – Course Fee: $51 Dec 10-Mar 7 Tu 7:30-9:00pm Dec 10-Mar 7 Tu 6:00-7:30pm Youth Winter Basketball- Junior League Citywide-Girls (Age 13-17) Age: 13-17 yrs. Youth Winter Basketball registration is October 2-13. The Junior League is competitive league play. Fundamentals of basketball play are strongly encouraged and taught. Positive sportsmanship is strongly encouraged by spectators, coaches, and players. This league does keep score and

Athletics Teams/Leagues

Athletics Programs athletics@raleighnc.gov 919-996-6836 Athletic Program Director Ryan Ryba ryan.ryba@raleighnc.gov Athletic Program Managers Jason Clemons jason.clemons@raleighnc.gov Zeb Alford zebulon.alford@raleighnc.gov Athletic Program Assistant Manager Raven Johnson raven.johnson@raleighnc.gov

Athletic

Teams/Leagues

The Athletics Program is dedicated to providing quality athletic competition, instruction, and participation for youth and adults through camps, clinics, and leagues. The Youth Athletics Program caters to children ages 5-17 and offers numerous benefits from playing in organized sports. Youth sports, sponsored by the Raleigh Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, provide the opportunity for boys and girls to learn good sportsmanship and progressively develop skills. The Adult Athletics Program makes available a great opportunity to stay active, engage in social interaction and community involvement while providing a safe, fun, family atmosphere. The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department continues to recruit people that are interested in scorekeeping and coaching for both youth and adult programs. Note that Athletic League registration does not follow the standard registration period. Please visit www.parks.raleighnc.gov for athletic league registration forms. Registration periods and locations are indicated in each program/league description. For additional information please call 919-996-6836.

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