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The Youth Athletics Program caters to children between ages 5 and 17 that offer numerous benefits from playing in organized sports. Youth sports, sponsored by the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, provide the opportunity for boys and girls to learn good sportsmanship and progressively develop skills.
Fall Baseball
Registration: July 12-30
The Athletics Division is offering youth baseball for ages 5-17. Registration may be left open pending the number of available spots. League age as of date is August 31, 2021. The fee is $63 for Raleigh residents and $78 for non-Raleigh residents.
Practices will begin in August at designated parks within city limits. Practice times can be anytime Monday-Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. Games will be played weeknights, and possibly Saturdays, starting in September. Please note that the number of teams and the head coach you are assigned to will affect the practice and game schedule. Registration will be conducted at all community centers and online via RecLink.
Cheerleading
Registration: July 12-30
The Athletics Division is offering youth cheerleading for ages 5-13. Registration may be left open pending the number of available spots. League age as of date is August 31, 2021. The fee is $55 for Raleigh residents and $70 for non-Raleigh residents.
Teams will be determined by the district. Practices will begin tentatively in August at designated parks within the registered districts. Practice times can be anytime Monday-Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Games will be played on Saturdays, tentatively, starting in September at Lions Park.
Registration will be conducted at all local Raleigh Community Centers and online via RecLink.
Fall Softball
Registration: July 12-30
The Athletics Division is offering youth softball for ages 7-17 years old. Registration may be left open pending the number of available spots. League age as of date is August 31, 2021. The fee is $55 for Raleigh residents and $70 for non-Raleigh residents.
Practices will begin in August at designated parks within city limits. Practice times can be anytime Monday-Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday mornings after 9 a.m. or Sunday afternoons after 12 p.m. Games will be played weeknights, and possibly Saturdays, starting in September. Please note that the number of teams and the head coach you are assigned to will affect the practice and game schedule.
Registration will be online via RecLink and at all community centers.
Flag Football
Registration: July 12-30
The Athletics Division is offering youth flag football for ages 5-13. Registration may be left open pending the number of available spots. League age as of date is August 31, 2021. The fee is $40 for Raleigh residents and $55 for non-Raleigh residents.
Practices will begin tentatively in August at designated parks within the registered districts. Practice times can be anytime Monday-Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Games will be played on Saturdays, tentatively, starting in September at Lions Park. Registration will be conducted at all local Raleigh Community Centers and online.
Resources
Find Your District
Recreation facilities have been divided into four geographical districts to maximize program resources with a focus on community quality. You are requested to play in the district where you reside.
To find your district and facilities:
- Visit raleighnc.gov/services and enter your address in the box below "Find Your Services by Address" and click "Search".
- In the information that appears under "Recreation", your Youth Athletic District will be noted.
- Reference the list by district below to find your facilities.
District 1
Brier Creek
Greystone
Lake Lynn
Millbrook Exchange
Optimist
District 2
Barwell Road
Green Road
Lions Park
Marsh Creek
Worthdale
District 3
Halifax
Jaycee
Laurel Hills
Method
Pullen
Roberts
Tarboro Road
District 4
Biltmore Hills
Carolina Pines
John Chavis
Peach Road
Ralph Campbell
Sanderford Road
Sgt. Courtney Johnson
Top Greene
