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Athletic Leagues

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Parks offers a wide array of free sports programs, leagues and instructional sports clinics focused on a range of sports including basketball, soccer, kickball, flag football, baseball, street hockey and girls slow pitch softball.

Adult Sports Programs

Get your best team together and come compete in our adult sports leagues.

Softball - Slow-pitch softball is offered year-round for Men, Women, Church, Co-ed and Sunday Night leagues. The fee $330 per team plus an ASA annual membership fee of $20.  All teams must attend the organizational meeting to play in the upcoming season. All meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Wayne C. Papy Athletic Center, located at 6925 N. Florida Avenue.

Fall 2011 League Meetings

August 4 - Men, Sunday and Church leagues
August 8 - Women's and Co-ed leagues

League play begins the week of September 5.

Spring 2012 League Meetings

January 5 - Men's league
January 8 - Sunday league
January 9 - Women's and Co-ed leagues

League play begins the week of January 29, 2012

Summer 2012 League Meeting

March 29 - All leagues

League play begins the week of April 23, 2012

Men's Baseball League - This is competitive men's basketball league is offered in the fall and spring at several gymnasiums located throughout the city.  The league fee is $310 per team.

Fall 2011 League Meeting

August 11 at 7:30 p.m., NFL YET @ Jackson Heights, 3310 E. Lake Avenue
League play begins September 15

LAW Basketball League Meeting

October 27 at 7:30 p.m., Wayne C. Papy Athletic Center, 6925 N. Florida Avenue
League play begins November 16

Spring 2012 League Meeting

January 12 at 7:30 p.m., NFL YET @ Jackson Heights, 3310 E. Lake Avenue
League play begins February 9,

Volleyball - Co-ed recreational volleyball is a great way to socialize with friends. All players should have knowledge of the bump, set and spike. The league fee is $150 per team.

Fall 2011 League Meeting

August 16 at 7:30 p.m., Copeland Park Community Center, 11001 N. 15th Street
League play begins September 13

Spring 2012 League Meeting

January 17 at 7:30 p.m., Copeland Park Community Center, 11001 N. 15th Street
League play begins February 7

Summer 2012 League Meeting

May 15 at 7:30 p.m., Copeland Park Community Center, 11001 N. 15th Street
League play begins June 5
 

Co-ed Kickball - Gather up a group of friends to play one of the favorite childhood sports of all time. . .kickball! Adults of all skill levels are welcome. League fee is $185 per team.
 

Fall 2011 League Meeting

August 17 at 7 p.m., Wayne C. Papy Athletic Center, 6925 N. Florida Avenue
League play begins September 7

Spring 2012 League Meeting

February 8 at 7 p.m., Wayne C. Papy Athletic Center, 6925 N. Florida Avenue
League play begins March 7


For more information on these and other athletic opportunities available through the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, please call the Athletic Office at 231-5270.
 

Youth Sports Programs

Basketball League

Participants, ages 9-15, will learn basic basketball instruction, training drills and games. All participants will have a chance to improve their skills in a fun and safe learning environment.

Winter Season League Registration

October 26 at a community center nearest you or online
League play begins January 7, 2012

Summer Season League Registration

May 5, 2012 at a community center nearest you or online
League play begins June 9, 2012

Soccer

Participants, ages 5-13, will learn the basic soccer skills and have the opportunity to play in every game. All games are played at Henry & Ola Park, located at 502 W. Henry Avenue. The activity fee includes a soccer uniform with shorts, shirt and socks. Players must provide their own shin guards and cleats.

Registration

December 5, 2011 - January 12, 2012 at a community center nearest you or online
League play begins March 3, 2012

Girls Softball

This softball program is geared towards girls ages 17 and younger and focuses on player development and teamwork. Players must provide their own glove and personal equipment. Current high school players are not eligible for this league.

Registration

January 23, 2012 at a community center nearest you or online
League play begins March 5, 2012

Summer Sports Clinics

A variety of summer sports clinics are offered at community centers and parks throughout the city. Summer clinics begin the week of June 11, 2012.

Volunteer Coaches Needed

All of the City of Tampa youth sports programs depend on volunteer coaches. Please consider volunteering to coach or assist with your child's team when registering.  All volunteer applicants must pass a background check to qualify.

For more information on these and other athletic opportunities available through the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, please call the Athletic Office at 231-5270.

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Athletics Office
106 E. Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
231-5270