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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.
Baseball Registration
The City of Raleigh will be offering youth baseball for ages 5-17 (Age as of August 31, 2022). Registration is July 11-22.
Ages: 5-17
Fee: $63 for Raleigh residents and $78 for non-Raleigh residents.
Raleigh baseball leagues are a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of baseball and to teach positive sportsmanship. Kid pitch leagues keep score and record wins and losses. Practices will begin mid-August and games will begin in September. Specific days and times won’t be known until registration is over as we consider head coach preferences and the number of teams in the league. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy baseball, want to teach youth and help develop league participants' skills and knowledge of baseball. Registration can be done online using RecLink or at your local community center.
Leagues & Locations
*Please note locations may change based on registration numbers*
TBall (Ages 5-6) – Kiwanis Park
Pinto League (Ages 7-8) – Millbrook Community Center
Mustang League (Ages 9-10) Baileywick Park & North Hills Park
Bronco League (Ages 11-12) – Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
Pony League (Ages 13-14) – Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
Colt League (Ages 15-17) – Buffaloe Road Athletic Park & Optimist Community Center
Youth Futsal
The City of Raleigh will be offering youth futsal for ages 6-11 (Age as of August 31, 2022). Registration is July 11-22.
Ages: 6-11
Fee: $40 for Raleigh residents and $55 for non-Raleigh residents.
City of Raleigh Futsal is focused on offering a fun and inclusive experience for recreation level soccer and futsal players. The league is designed to offer basic knowledge, skill development, and a positive on field experience. The coaching staff will focus on fun, fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship; and best of all… everyone plays! Registration can be done online using RecLink or at your local community center.
The vision of City of Raleigh Futsal is to help youth:
• Build connection
• Learn and enjoy the game of Futsal.
• Live a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Play in an inclusive league.
Leagues:
6-8 years old non-competitive
9-11 years old competitive
Locations:
Brentwood Park, Peach Road Community Center, Millbrook Community Center
*Please note locations may change based on registration numbers
Youth Flag Football
The Athletics Division is offering youth flag football for ages 5-13. Open registration is February 7-18. Registration may be left open pending number of available spots. League age as of date is August 31, 2021. Practices will begin tentatively in March at designated parks within the registered districts. Practice times can be anytime Monday-Friday, 6pm-8pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm, and Sunday, 1pm-6pm. Games will be played on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays mornings, tentatively, starting in mid-April at Lions Park. Registration will be conducted at all local Raleigh Community Centers and online.
Ages: 5-13
Fee: $40 for Raleigh residents and $55 for non-Raleigh residents.
Flag Football Registration Form
Register
Cheerleading Registration
Ages 5-13
Fee: $55 for Raleigh residents; $70 for non-Raleigh residents.
Age: 5-13 yrs. Youth cheerleading registration is February 7-18 (or until filled). The youth cheerleading program is a way for youth the learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and teach positive sportsmanship. Cheerleaders will cheer for teams in our youth football league. Teams will be determined by district. League age is determined by participants' age on August 31, 2021. The registration fee is $55 for residents and $70 for non-residents.
District 1: Brier Creek Park
District 2: Lions Park
District 3: Jaycee Park
District 4: John Chavis Memorial Park
Registration form.
Softball Registration
The City of Raleigh will be offering youth softball for ages 7-17 (Age as of August 31, 2021). Registration is February 7-25.
Ages: 7-17
Fee: $40 for Raleigh residents and $55 for non-Raleigh residents.
Raleigh softball leagues are a way for youth to learn the fundamentals of softball and to teach positive sportsmanship. Kid pitch leagues keep score and record wins and losses. Practices will begin mid-March and games will begin in April. Specific days and times won’t be known until registration is over as we consider head coach preferences and the number of teams in the league. Volunteer coaches are needed who enjoy softball, want to teach youth and help develop league participants' skills and knowledge of softball. Registration can be done online using RecLink or at your local community center.
Leagues & Locations
Mini Girls (Ages 7-9): Lions Park
Modified Pitch (Ages 10-12): Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
Fast Pitch (Ages 13-17): Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
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