Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

Youth Just Kick It

Athletics Teams/Leagues

Age: 3-4 yrs. Just Kick It is a Youth Soccer Leagues for boys and girls ages 4-8 of all skill levels. These instructional leagues intended to promote the interest in soccer among young athletes and teach the fundamentals and rules of the sport. All teams are coached by trained and certified volunteer coaches. Participants will experience playing in a team sport, with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play and fostering a love for the game. Leagues are offered to children ages 4-8; league age is determined by August 31 of the current year. Practices will start in March and may be one weeknight and Saturdays, games start in April and will be held on Saturdays through May. Registration fee is $60 for Raleigh residents and $75 for non-Raleigh residents and will begin in January at your local community center and online. Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center – Course Fee: $66 Mar 2-Jun 8 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mar 2-Jun 8 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mar 2-Jun 8 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mar 2-Jun 8 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mini Softball This league is for girls ages 7-9 years old who are looking to learn the basic fundamentals of the sport of softball as well as learn good sportsmanship. Registration is February 1-14, 2024. Cost will be $51 for Raleigh Residents and $66 for Non-Raleigh Residents. Players age will be determined with an age as of date by August 31, 2023. Practices and games will take place at Buffaloe Road Athletic Park. Buffaloe Road Athletic Park Raleigh Rockets Age: 7-12 yrs. Interested in Track and Field? Raleigh Rockets is a recreational track and field program developed to introduce young athletes to this sport rich in tradition and history. The program combines technical development and fundamental techniques with safety and a major focus on fun! We want to inspire athletes to have a love for running and be active! Participants will have weekly practice sessions at team sites as well as opportunities to put it all together in fun-filled track meets and competitions. Uniform shirts provided. Barwell Road Community Center – Course Fee: $45 Mar 12-May 9 Tu & Th 5:30-7:00pm Biltmore Hills Community Center Mar 12-May 9 Tu & Th 5:30-7:00pm Brier Creek Community Center Mar 11-May 8 M & W 5:30-7:00pm Green Road Community Center Mar 12-May 9 Tu & Th 5:30-7:00pm

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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