The Youth Sports Program has a variety of recreational programs designed to teach participants the fundamentals and strategy of sports but also, most importantly, sportsmanship. Participants experience a sense of teamwork promoting self-esteem regardless of their athletic skill level.  We offer youth sports programs starting at age 3.

 

There are several different youth sports programs that are available througout the year for children to play their favorite sports at the same time their heroes of the NFL, NBA, MLB, or NSL are playing!

Youth Sports Contacts
The people listed in the Youth Sports Contacts directory are the contacts for various youth sports leagues, however, the person in charge of the various leagues do change from time to time along with the various league contact phone number.

 

If you experience difficulty in contacting the person listed for the sport you are interested in, please contact...

Jennifer Clark, Recreation Programs Coordinator - or - Freddy Arias, Recreation Programs Supervisor

(559) 661-5495 ext. 305 (559) 661-5489

 

 

Youth Basketball Registration Form

Players are taught the basic fundamental skills of organized basketball. The program is designed to be fun and instructional for children without the pressure of competition.

The Youth Basketball League is open to Boys and Girls in 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th and 7th & 8th grades.

The Youth Basketball League registration will end on December 2, 2011.

The Youth Basketball League game play will begin on January 11, 2012 at the John W. Wells Youth Center.

Look at our new Youth Basketball 2012 flyer.

 

For more information on this program, you can contact...

Jennifer Clark, Recreation Programs Coordinator - or - Freddy Arias, Recreation Programs Supervisor

(559) 661-5495 ext. 305 (559) 661-5489

 

 

T-Ball Program Registration Form

T-ball is designed to be a fun sport where children are taught the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, and catching without the pressure of competition.

Boys and Girls between the ages 4 - 8 can register to play T-ball. Youngsters must be age 4 before May 1, 2011 and not turn 9 before May 1, 2011.

The 2011 T-ball season begins May 7, 2011 with practices starting in April. Games will be held on Saturdays at Lions Town & Country Park (corner of Howard Road and Schnoor Avenue).

The teams are currently being organized and parents should receive a call from the coach in April 2011.

Please click here to view the 2011 T-Ball flyer.

For more information on this program, you can contact...

Jennifer Clark, Recreation Programs Coordinator - or - Freddy Arias, Recreation Programs Supervisor

(559) 661-5495 ext. 305 (559) 661-5489

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Coaches are needed for all age levels.  If you are interested in coaching a youth sports team, you can contact Jennifer Clark at (559) 661-5495 ext. 305.

(All volunteer coaches will be fingerprinted as required by the State.)

Registration Form

Pitch, Hit & Run

Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) is an exciting baseball/softball skills competition that provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities. Compete for a chance to advance to the competition at the World Series!

Registration: February 4 - April 3 Register at the Parks & Community Services Office 701 East 5th Street Madera, CA 93638 Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm BOYS & GIRLS Ages 7-14 (Birth Certificates Required)

 

AGE VERIFICATION CHART

Age is determined as of July 17, 2010.

The following chart is an age group breakdown
for the PITCH, HIT & RUN events in 2010:

Age   7/8  ... July 18, 2001 - July 17, 2003
Age  9/10 ... July 18, 1999 - July 17, 2001
Age 11/12 ... July 18, 1997 - July 17, 1999
Age 13/14 ... July 18, 1995 - July 17, 1997

 

 

For more information on this program, you can contact...

Jennifer Clark, Recreation Programs Coordinator - or - Freddy Arias, Recreation Programs Supervisor

at 661-5495 ext. 305 at 661-5489