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Spring Youth and Teen Sports
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The City of Gaithersburg presents opportunities for youth to participate in sports activities in a non-competitive atmosphere. Our emphasis is on fun, participation, team building and skill development. At most of our youth programs, score is not kept during the games. Sportsmanship and respect of players, officials, coaches and parents is emphasized. Our coaches are volunteers who wish to provide such opportunities that were afforded to them in their youth. All of our coaches are trained and certified through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association.
General Information:
- Registration starts February 1.
- Registration ends March 7. EXCEPTIONS: the Start Smart Programs which are limited to the first 20 participants who register.
- Most leagues play 9 weeks: 2 practice weeks and 7 weeks of games.
- Teams play one game per week and practice one night per week
- Practices are held at local school and park fields.
- Practice times and locations are chosen by the coach from the inventory provided by the City. Practice locations will not be known until AFTER the coaches meetings.
- Coaches meetings will be held during the week prior to first weekend practice. Coaches will contact players with time and location of first team practice.
- All coaches must complete first year certification through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA).
Register On-Line with RecXpress Internet registration
24 hours a day, seven days per week during the advertised registration dates.
Registration deadlines:
Start Smart First 20 registrants
All other sports March 7
Fees:
Start Smart $45 Resident/ $60 Nonresident
Youth Sports $45 Resident/ $60 Nonresident
Teen Sports $50 Resident/ $65 Nonresident
Payment:
Visa/MC/Discover/Cash or check. Make checks payable to "City of Gaithersburg"
 GIRLS SOFTBALL (Grades K - 7)
Some of our programs may be conducted in conjunction with another recreation department.
Games will be played on Saturdays at Lakelands Park or Robertson Park. There will be one practice per week. Weekday practices will be held at local parks and schools, and scheduled sometime after 5 p.m. Practice date, time and location to be determined by coach after Coaches Meeting.
COACHES MEETING. Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave. All interested coaches should contact Pam Truxal 301-258-6350 x121 prior to meeting.
FIRST TEAM PRACTICE. Saturday, March 16. A coach will contact you with practice time and location after March 13.
FIRST GAME. Saturday, April 6
QUESTIONS: Call Pam Truxal at 301-258-6350 x121.
T-SOFTBALL Grades K, 1 & 2 #36941
An introduction to softball and team sports.
Fee: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
SOFTBALL Grades 3 & 4 #36938
Designed to teach fundamentals and get all players involved.
We will use parent pitch or machine pitch in this program.
Fee: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
SOFTBALL Grades 5, 6 & 7 #36939
Softball with emphasis on fundamentals and improving skills.
The girls will pitch or we will use a pitching machine.
Fee: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
BOYS T-BASEBALL (Grades K- 2)
An introduction to baseball and team sports.
Activity #36940
Games will be played on Saturdays at Lakelands Park or Robertson Park. There will be one practice per week. Weekday practices will be held at local schools and scheduled sometime after 5 p.m. Practice date, time and location to be determined by coach after Coaches Meeting.
COACHES MEETING: Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave. All interested coaches should contact Pam Truxal 301-258-6350 x121 prior to meeting.
FIRST TEAM PRACTICE: Saturday, March 16. A coach will contact you with practice time and location after March 13.
FIRST GAME: Saturday, April 6
QUESTIONS: Call Pam Truxal at 301-258-6350 x121.
FEE: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
COED JUGS BASEBALL (Grades 2 - 5) FIELD OF DREAMS
Grades 2 & 3 #36944
An introduction to baseball using a "reduced impact" hardball. Pitching machine used for improving batting skills. Games held at Morris Park and Lakelands Park on Saturdays. Practice one night a week on school fields.
Grades 4 & 5 #36945
Teaching of fundamentals and basic game strategies. Uses pitching machine to increase batting skills. Involves use of a catcher. Games to be held at Morris Park on Saturdays. Practice one night a week on school fields.
COACHES MEETING: Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave.
FIRST TEAM MEETING: There will be a practice with your coach on Saturday, March 16.
PARENTS: You will be contacted by your coach after the Coaches Meeting.
FIRST GAME: Saturday, April 6
QUESTIONS: Call Dave Ludington at 301-258-6350 x113.
FEE: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
 YOUTH SOCCER (Grades 1 - 6)
Grades 1 - 2 Boys #36716
Grades 3 - 4 Boys #36717
Grades 5 - 6 Boys #36718
Grades 1 - 2 Girls #36719
Grades 3 - 4 Girls #36720
Grades 5 - 6 Girls #36721
Games will be played on Saturdays at either Robertson, Diamond or Lakelands Park. There will be one practice per week. Weekday practices will be held at local elementary schools and scheduled sometime after 5 p.m. Practice date, time and location to be determined by coach after Coaches Meeting. All participants must have shinguards!
COACHES MEETING: Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave. All interested coaches, should contact Siobhan Halmos at 301-258-6350 x134 prior to meeting.
FIRST PRACTICE: Saturday, March 16. A coach will contact you with time and location of practice after March 13.
FIRST GAME: Saturday, April 6
QUESTIONS: Call Siobhan Halmos at 301-258-6350 x134.
FEE: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
 YOUTH VOLLEYBALL (Grades 4 - 5)
Grades 4 - 5 Boys: Activity #36929
Grades 4 - 5 Girls: Activity #36930
Instructional league to teach fundamental skills.
COACHES MEETING: Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave. All interested coaches should contact Monique Comstock at 301-258-6350 x117 prior to meeting.
FIRST TEAM PRACTICE: Sunday, March 17 and 24 between noon and 7 p.m. A coach will contact you with first practice time after the Coaches Meeting on March 13. Practices are once a week. Time and location will be determined by the coach after the Coaches Meeting.
FIRST GAME: Sunday, April 7. All games will be at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park between noon and 7 p.m.
QUESTIONS: Call Monique Comstock at 301-258-6350 x117.
FEE: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
 TRACK AND FIELD (Age 7 - 14)
DIVISIONS:
| Boys: |
Age 7 - 8* |
#36905 |
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Age 9 - 10* |
#36906 |
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Age 11 - 12* |
#36907 |
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Age 13 - 14* |
#36908 |
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| Girls: |
Age 7 - 8* |
#36909 |
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Age 9 - 10* |
#36910 |
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Age 11 - 12* |
#36911 |
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Age 13 - 14* |
#36912 |
*Age as of December 31, 2013
Events include:
- 100, 200, 400 and 800 meter runs
- 4 x 100 Relay
Teams formed from neighborhood schools.
COACHES MEETING: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave. All interested coaches should contact Dave Ludington at dludington@gaithersburgmd.gov and indicate your interest on the registration form.
FIRST PRACTICE: Friday, April 12, 6 p.m., Gaithersburg High School. Weeknight practices will start the week of April 15.
MEET DATES: Friday evenings: April 19 & 26; May 3, 10 & 17; (June 7 is a make-up date). Location: Gaithersburg High School (Watkins Mill High School - April 19 only).
QUESTIONS: Call Dave Ludington at 301-258-6350 x113.
FEE: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
TEEN VOLLEYBALL (Grades 6 - 8)
Girls #36928
Boys #36927
COACHES MEETING: Wednesday, March 13 at 8 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave. All interested coaches should contact Monique Comstock at 301-258-6350 x117.
FIRST PRACTICE: Sunday, March 17 and 24 between noon and 7 p.m. A coach will contact you with team's first practice time after the Coaches Meeting. Practices are once a week. Time and location will be determined by the coach after the Coaches Meeting.
FIRST GAME: Sunday, April 7. All games will be at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park between noon and 7 p.m.
QUESTIONS: Call Monique Comstock at 301-258-6350 x117.
FEE: $50 Resident, $65 Nonresident
START SMART PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 & 5 AND THEIR PARENTS
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 START SMART GOLF
A six week program designed to introduce youth ages 4 and 5 to the sport of golf. The Start Smart™ Program requires the involvement of the adult as well as the child. Each 45 minute session will enhance the knowledge and skills of both the parent and child as they play the games and drills together. Limited to the first 20 registrants! First come, first served!
Activity: #36362
Starts: February 27, 2013
Length: Six-week program
Time: Wed., 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park
FEE: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
QUESTIONS: Call Dave Ludington at 301-258-6350 x113.
START SMART BASEBALL
A six week program designed to introduce youth ages 4 and 5 to the sport of baseball without the pressure of the competitive environment. The Start Smart™ Program requires the involvement of the adult as well as the child. Each 45 minute session will enhance the knowledge and skills of both the parent and child as they play the games and drills together. Limited to the first 20 registrants!
Activity: #36361
Starts: April 17, 2013
Length: Six-week program
Time: Wed., 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park
FEE: $45 Resident, $60 Nonresident
QUESTIONS: Call Dave Ludington at 301-258-6350 x113.
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