Youth Sports

Cancellations
For game cancellations due to inclement weather, call (864) 226-2489 after 4:30 p.m.
After 5:00 p.m., the decision will be made at the field.

Promise to Kids
The City of Anderson Recreation Department recognizes the value of youth sports on publicly owned facilities and as a community working together we will do our best to deliver on these promises to our kids.

We promise to provide you the opportunity:

For a Fun, Safe, Positive environment in which to participate
To participate under the supervision of positive role models that will help focus on developing skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and how to win and lose graciously
For all participants to play regardless of skill or ability
To build self-confidence and self-esteem while respecting oneself and others
To make new friends
To continue to improve and enhance the quality of your youth sports experience

Baseball and Softball
League play begins in April and runs through the end of June. Registration begins in early February and continues until all available playing spots are filled. You must sign up early to guarantee your spot, even if you are a returning player. Until we receive a current player form, we do not know your intentions for this season.

Baseball

Softball

Age groups:

Baseball players must be 4 years old by April 30
T-Ball – 4 and 6-Year-Olds (six-year-olds can play if they have played one year of tee ball)
Coach-Pitch – 7 and 8-Year-Olds
Cal Ripken – 10-Under
Cal Ripken – 12-Under
Fastpitch – 14-and-under Recreational
Fastpitch – 16 Recreational

Softball players must be seven years old by January 1
Coach Pitch – 8-Under
Modified Fastpitch – 10-Under
Modified Fastpitch – 12-Under
Fastpitch – 13-16 year olds

Basketball
League play begins in January and runs through the end of February. Registration begins for both boys and girls in mid-October and continues until all sports are filled.

Age groups for boys:

Basketball players must be seven-years-old
Coed 8-under
10-Under
12-Under
14-Under
17-Under

Age groups for girls:

Basketball players must be seven-years-old
Coed 8-under
10-Under
12-Under
14-Under

Summer Basketball Camp
All sessions will run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The fee is $10 per camper. All campers must pre-register. Campers must enter the building through the back door downstairs. Enter the drive from Stephens St. which is directly behind the Rec Center. All campers should also be picked up at the back at 1:05 p.m. The camp director is Coach William Roberts.

2008 Dates: Campers will be divided into age groups for instruction.

June 10-13, Boys 8 years old through rising 12th graders
June 23-26, Girls 8 years old through rising 12th graders

There will be a fee of $10 per child. All participants must be pre-registered by the Wednesday preceding the camp week.

Summer Volleyball Camp
Summer volleyball camp will be offered to girls entering grades 5-9. The dates are August 18-20 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. The registration fee will be $20 per camper.

Volleyball Camp

Football and Cheerleading

Football Contract
Cheerleading Contract
Football players and cheerleaders must turn 9-years-old by and cannot turn 13-years-old on or after November 30.
Football ages: 9-10, 11-12
Cheerleading ages: 5-12
Cost for both:

$25, City Residents
$40, Non-City Residents

Birth certificate and proof of residency are required when registering.
Football jerseys will be provided.
Football players must provide own football equipment.

For more football information, call (864) 231-2234. For more cheerleading information, call (864) 231-2232.

Volunteering
Volunteer Application (PDF)
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer coach in our youth sports program, please call the Recreation Department at (864) 231-2232.