Flag Football is a 8 week program played during the Fall season.· Coed, boys and girls (ages 4 - 8).

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Alachua Soccer League is one of the fastest growing sports in the Alachua area today. For the past few years, the City of Alachua has had the pleasure of hosting multiple tournament for the A.C.T.F.O.R Conference. In the Spring, we have about 10 teams and in the Fall, we have 12. Home games are played at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex soccer fields. Coed, boys and girls (ages 4 - 14).

www.alachuasoccerleague.com

Our Santa Fe Alachua Youth Basketball Program is one of the Premier organizations in Alachua County. Typically we provide 15 to 18 teams per Season. Age groups (4,5,6) (7,8) (9,10) (11,12) (13,14)

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Blue Lightning Volleyball of Gainesville is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2002 to provide an affordable and competitive opportunity for AAU/USAV tournament level volleyball for girls 12 and up.   Our success is directly dependent upon our ability to combine the strengths of our coaches, players and parents.   It is the goal of our club to facilitate positive dynamics of these three vital components of any team.  We will accomplish our mission through superior teaching by our coaches; open and honest communication with our families; hard work and a united focus toward making our athletes true champions on and off the volleyball court.

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Please check the website for details on registration fees, and starting dates.

Endeavor Baseball for disabled children
Girl's Volleyball: Ages 9 - 14
Wrestling: Ages 6 - high school
Girl's Track: Ages 6 - 14
Basketball: 4 Age Groups: 6 - 8 / 9 & 10 / 11 & 12 / 13 & 14
Football:
  - Continental Flag: 6 & 7
  -World Flag: 8 - 10
  -Canadian Tackle: 9 & 10 with a 130 lb max
  -American tackle: 11 & 12 with 170 lb max
  -National Tackle: 13 & 14 with no weight limit

www.myboysandgirlsclub.com/sports_programs/

Tball/Youth Softball/Fast Pitch/ Girls Softball/Baseball
Basketball
Football
Volleyball
Indoor Soccer

rec@cityofgainesville.org
Click here to go to the City of Gainesville website.

Please check the website for details on registration fees, and starting dates.

Basketball
Soccer
Baseball & Softball
Football
Cheerleading

www.hys.youthsports.tripod.com

Recreation in High Springs is comprised of various programming. In the Fall and Spring, we team up with other cities in our surrounding area and offer recreational youth sports programs such as coed soccer, coed flag football, coed basketball and girls volleyball.


Click here to go to the High Springs Parks and Recreation web page

T-Ball: T-Ball is a great way to introduce your child to organized baseball in Newberry. Our program goals are for the kids to have fun, meet new friends and learn the basic skills of catching, throwing and hitting a baseball. We strive to make T-Ball a rewarding introductory experience for children at all levels of ability and experience, and we hope they will continue to participate in baseball as they grow.

Girls Softball: The Newberry Girls Fast Pitch Softball Division to prepare our players for future opportunities in this great sport. Newberry Fast Pitch is a Babe Ruth sanctioned instructional league where players and coaches get together for 1 ½ hours for skills instruction and games.

Baseball: Baseball is offered during the fall & spring season and is available for children ages 5 through 10. Our baseball program age groups are split as follows: T-ball – 6 & under, Rookie – 8 & under, and Minor – 10 & under.

Tackle Football: Tackle Football is one of the many fall sports we offer and it is broken down into two age groups, 3rd – 5th graders and 6th – 8th graders. The tackle football program starts each year with a voluntary conditioning camp the last two week of July. Immediately following camp team practice begins, and games start in September and run through November. All practices are held at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex during the week after 5:30 and games are held on Saturdays throughout the day at the host city for that weekend. The cities that currently participate in the tackle football program are Newberry, Archer, Bronson, Hawthorne, Waldo, and Williston.

Flag Football: Flag Football is offered during the fall season and is available for children ages 5 through 8 and runs from September through November. This is an instructional league that focuses on teaching the fundamentals of football, while providing a fun game atmosphere for everyone to participate in. All practices are held at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex during the week after 5:30 and games are held on Tuesday and Thursday at either ENSC or the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua.

Basketball: Basketball is offered during the winter season and is available for children ages 5 through 14 and runs from December through the first week of March. The ages groups are split up in 6 & under, 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under and 15 & under. All practices are held at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex during the week after 5:30 and games are held on Saturdays throughout the day at various host cities’ gyms. The cities’ that currently participate in the basketball program are Newberry, Alachua, Bronson, High Springs, Gainesville, and Suwannee Valley.

Soccer: Soccer is offered during the fall season and is available for children ages 5 through 14 and runs from September through November. The ages groups are split up in 6 & under, 8 & under, 11 & under, and 15 & under. All practices are held at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex during the week after 5:30 and games are held on Saturdays throughout the day at the host city for that weekend. The cities that currently participate in the tackle football program are Newberry, Archer, Alachua, Bronson, Hawthorne, High Springs, and Williston.

Girl’s Volleyball: Volleyball is offered during the fall season and is available for children ages 8 through 14 and runs from September through November. All practices are held at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex during the week after 5:30 and games are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at either ENSC, the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua, or High Springs Community School.

www.eastonnewberrysportscomplex.com/athletics.html

Elite Pro ball academy is located in Newberry Florida at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex. 8000 square feet with 4 full size cages, two baseball mounds and a softball mound. We currently offer lessons to sharpen your softball skills for pitching, fielding, & hitting.

Team Elite is a 15-under competitive baseball team. The team is coached by Cedrick Bowers from Chiefland, Florida, who is currently with the MLB Oakland Athletics and Shedrick Honeycutt from Tallahassee Florida formerly with the Milb Montreal Expos.


www.eliteproballacademy.com

Offering volleyball programs for ages 12 and up, Gainesville Athletic Club strives to 1) be an inclusive youth sports organization serving Alachua County communities without discrimination in regard to race, religion, or financial status, 2) provide families with an affordable option for youth sports development at a competitive level and 3) maintain focus on the individual child, absent of broader agendas while integrating them into the concept of team sports.

www.gainesvilleathleticclub.com

Gainesville Fast Pitch Softball, Inc. is a parent run organization that will be organizing and operating Gainesville’s Babe Ruth Softball program for girls 5-18.

www.gainesvillesoftball.org

The Gladiators is a proud member of Florda Youth Football And Cheer Conference and American Youth Football and Cheer organization.Thank you for taking the time to visit us. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides a drug-free environment for the youth of our community while instilling teamwork, sportsmanship, and most of all academic achievement. We as an association believe in uplifting today’s youth by giving them a since of pride and self worthiness.


www.leaguelineup.com/gvillegladiators
www.americanyouthfootball.com

Gainesville Juniors – a member of the Florida Region of USA Volleyball (USAV) and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) – is a girls volleyball club, with teams ranging from age 10 to age 18 that compete in local, state, regional, and national tournaments. Gainesville Juniors, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 1995, has consistently produced teams that compete at the highest level within the state and nationally and has produced more than 75 players who went on to earn collegiate volleyball scholarships and has sent 30 teams to play in the USAV National Championships. Both of these totals are the highest of any club in the North Central Florida area.

Gainesville Juniors features one of the top coaching staffs in the State of Florida, as evidenced by player development and team results. Every season, at all age levels, players improve their individual skills and the teams they play for grow and enjoy increasing success … a clear indication of good coaching and the benchmark that sets Gainesville Juniors apart from others. While also having fun, young women playing for Gainesville Juniors learn firsthand the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline – life skills that serve them well far beyond their volleyball-playing days.

www.gainesvillejuniors.net

The Gainesville Naturals has been in operation since 2007 and is staffed by both MLB and Collegiate players from several position backgrounds with years of playing and coaching experiences. We love what we do and nobody works harder. We run dynamic team practices that are fast paced and efficient. Under our coaching staff, players learn the game at a higher level develop a strong work ethic, and become mentally and physically tough. Our goal is to get our players to the next level whether that be high school, college, or professional baseball.

In addition to our travel teams, we are also available for individual lessons in hitting, pitching and defense.

www.gainesvillenaturals.com

GSA's purpose is to promote the advancement of competitive youth soccer in the greater Gainesville area.  This shall be achieved through the development and retention of outstanding soccer players using licensed coaches, professional instruction, and a commitment to sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal development.  Soccer will be the basis for teaching honor, integrity, cooperation, commitment and good will through victory and defeat.  Finally it is our hope that each player develops a passion for the game that provides him or her with a lifetime of playing, watching and loving soccer.

- GSA is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization.
- Players must try out for competitive teams and commit for one year of play with acceptance.
- Approximately 8-12 matches each season (fall & spring) and 2-4 tournaments per year.
- Playing time for comp teams is earned.  All kids play equally on Rec teams.
- Practice 2-3 times per week.

contact@gainesvillesoccer.org
www.gainesvillesoccer.org

Not only is lacrosse the fastest game on two feet, it is the fastest growing team sport in the nation at both the youth and high school levels. Your son will love lacrosse and you will enjoy watching the action.


Equipment is required and can be purchased at Deep South Lacrosse right here in Gainesville. They are offering steep discounts on full STX Stinger Youth Lacrosse Packs. Please contact RJ Fuhr at 352-872-5133. The STX Stinger Lacrosse Packs offer everything your son will need to compete now and for the next few years as he grows into the game.

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A recreational soccer league for kids organized to provide an opportunity for children to have fun while learning soccer skills, and competing in refereed soccer games.  /   Ages 4-18 years old.

www.gainesvilleyouthsoccer.net

   - Travel teams and baseball leagues for all ages
   - Baseball camps over school breaks
   - Private hitting and pitching lessons
   - Baseball school
   - Sports performance program

Since its start in 2006, Gatorball Baseball Academy has grown into Gainesville's ultimate baseball experience.   Gatorball is a developmental training academy that focuses on all aspects of the game.   Armed with a coaching staff that has both college and professional experience, we offer a variety of different programs to players of all ages and of all levels of ability.   Check the website for details.

www.gatorballtraining.com

The Girls Place athletics program strives to meet the expectations of parents, coaches and female athletes in the local community. Our program provides a safe place for our athletes to be during after school hours and on the weekends. Since 1985, our programs have served tens of thousands of young female athletes in the Gainesville community through the help of hundreds of volunteer coaches.

Spring and Fall Volleyball
Spring Lacrosse
Spring Soccer

www.girlsplace.net

Flag Football: Boys and girls 4-12.
Soccer: Boys and girls 3-12.
Baseball: Boys and girls 3-6

You will find that i9 Sports is an exciting alternative to other leagues, because we offer the features you value most: Unsurpassed organization and communication; Emphasis on fun that places the kids' needs first; Focus on basic skills, sportsmanship, team play and fairness; Convenience (practices and games on the same day); Inclusiveness (balanced playing time for every player, every game); Commitment to safety (mandatory certified background checks on all coaches).

Now registering for Summer Leagues. Register by 4/26 for only $80.

www.i9sports.com

Leg-A-Z Soccer is north central Florida's newest soccer program, formed to develop and promote the highest caliber, attractive youth soccer in the area.  Leg-A-Z's training system has been used to develop players for more than 15 years.  Our system promotes creativity and tactical awareness in a structured environment which mimics the demand of the modern game.

Academy teams -- for players age 5-12.  These young players train with Leg-A-Z coaches and players year-round but do not play in any league games, competitive or recreational.  Often, these teams compete in 3 v 3 tournaments, which provide small-sided games in a competitive environment.

Recreation teams -- for players age 5-10.  Unlike many rec players who practice during a limited fall and spring season, these players train year-round with Leg-A-Z teams and coaches, but play games in Gainesville's Youth Soccer (YSI) league.

Competitive teams -- Co-ed and female teams U10-U18.  Leg-A-Z teams compete as premier teams in the North Florida Youth Soccer League, in Regions Cup and State Cup play, and in a select number of highly competitive youth soccer tournaments throughout the southeast U.S.


khunum@legazsoccer.com
www.legazsoccer.com

Next Level Sports Programming's mission is to organize, promote and teach sports, to all participants regardless of age, skill level, or economic circumstances when and where recreation activities are lacking or unavailable.

Programs Available:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Volleyball


www.reckids.org

The Endeavor program has included young people WITH and WITHOUT DISABILITIES in adapted recreation activities, around Gainesville, Florida, for more than 10 years.   Inspired by our son Noah, and all other participants, we continue discovering fun new recreation activities and new ways to include everyone in Noah's Endeavor events.

We invite community members of ALL AGES & ABILITIES, with and without disabilities, to join us for fun and friendship. Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Painting, Playing, Swimming, and MORE . . .


www.endeavorrecreation.wetpaint.com/page/Soccer+for+ALL

We aim to provide top-quality instruction while placing a strong emphasis on fun and hard work. It is our belief that one can accomplish anything should they really want it and dedicate themselves to it. At North Florida Sports Academy we encourage children to be the absolute best they can be.

Boys and girls can sign up for one, two or three classes a week focusing on one or more of the following skills:
- Baseball & Softball: hitting, fielding, pitching
- Lacrosse
- Conditioning (all sports)

www.northfloridasportsacademy.com

O2B Kids Team Sports Programs Available:
    -    - Sports Movement and Games
    -    - Soccer
    -    - Basketball
    -    - Baseball
    -    - Football
    -    - Volleyball

www.O2BKids.com

These are the sports programs Pray then Play Sports may offer through your local church affiliate.  Please visit the Affiliates Page to contact the affiliate closest to you.  Contact your affiliate directly to inquire as to actual times and dates of each season and sign ups.  Sign ups generally begin 45 days prior to the start of the season.

January - February: Volleyball -Ages 8 - 17 /Soccer - Ages 4 - 17
March - April - May: Flag Football - Ages 4 - 17 / Cheerleading - Ages 4 - 11
Basketball (starting 2009) - Ages 18 - UP
June - July - T-Ball - Ages 4 - 8
August - September - October - Basketball -Ages 4 - 17 /Cheerleading -Ages 4 - 11
Flag Football (starting 2008) - Ages 18 - Up

All of our programs are Coed unless specifically designated not Coed by an affiliate.  We often receive requests for additional programs and activities.  We leave those decisions in the hands of the local affiliates. You may find some programs (such as gymnastics or Tae Kwon Do) that are not listed above, but are available at certain affiliates.  Our desire is to accommodate the sporting needs of the local affiliates.  Should you desire a program not listed above, please contact your local affiliate to inquire as to what might be available. Keep in mind, all that may be missing is someone like you to lead the program.  We have plenty of spectators at our events.  We can always use more participators.  Ask God what He might do with you through a local sports program.


www.praythenplay.com

Santa Fe Babe Ruth Girls Fastpitch Softball: Recreational softball for girls ages 5-14.   Fall instructional league with a friendly atmosphere and a focus on positive relationships.   Babe Ruth Certified coaches.   Home games played in Alachua and High Springs area. Our softball program was the original Babe Ruth program in Florida. Our program recently hosted the first World Series in Florida and actually won it! Also, we have the pleasure of hosting the 2012 12 & Under World Series coming in August.


www.santafesoftball.org

Santa Fe Babe Ruth League is an educational fun baseball and t-ball league for kids 4-15 in High Springs and Alachua. Santa Fe Babe Ruth was founded in 1986.· The league runs roughly 30 teams in the Spring season and slightly less in the Fall. Typically, a team practices or plays games three days out of the week. In the Spring, the league starts the season with a "Jamboree". The league endeavors to host tournaments for the players to give them the excitement of tournament play.

http://santafe.baberuthonline.com

Volleyball program for kids

hbrady@cityofalachua.com

Santa Fe Pop Warner Football and Cheer is one of our elite programs. They play out of the Putnam Popwarner League. Currently, football has 8 teams and cheerleading has 5 teams. Registrations begins in mid April, practices starts early August, and games kickoff in September and continue through late November. All home games are played at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex "J.D. Malphurs Football Field." Age of participation (5 - 15) for both football and cheerleading.

www.santafepopwarner.org

TOPSoccer is the outreach program for soccer designed to allow special needs kids the opportunity to play ball with peersand volunteer buddies.   The program is inclusive for kids age 3 and up for any child or young adult regardless of disability.   We play ball with a fleet of wonderful volunteer "buddies" and adapt soccer to the ability of the kids so that every child is a winner with success measured in smiles not goals.   All play dates will be atbeautiful Jonesville Park on Friday evenings in the fall and some Sunday afternoons in the spring.   We always cancel for rain and occasionally add extra days for beautiful weather so keep your eye on this website for updates.   Everyone is promised fun!

www.gainesvillesoccer.org/TopSoccer.htm

Softball/Baseball in Spring and Fall
Soccer in Spring and Fall
Basketball in Winter

Check the website for more information

http://micanopytown.com

Our Summer T-ball league is designed for kids 3-4 years old, T-ball/Coach-Pitch is for 5-6 year olds and Coach-Pitch is offered for 7-9 year olds. Practices and Games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at either 5:30pm or 6:30pm and last approx. 1 hour

Cost: $60/child


www.trinitygnc.org

Upward is a fun, reliable, passionate and encouraging sports experience for boys and girls, in Kindergarten through sixth grade.  Upward provides first class, organized and detailed sports programming in basketball, soccer, flag football and cheerleading.  Unique aspects of Upward include an evaluation system that promotes equal and competitive teams as well as a substitution system which allows for equal playing time for all participants.  Through Upward, children are exposed to quality coaching and sport development.  Upward emphasizes character and integrity instead of a "win at all costs" mentality associated with today’s sports world.

Now registering: Flag Football and Cheerleading for boys and girls age 5 through 8th grade. Early registration open now through January 27. Deadline to register is February 15th.

www.upward.org

The girls Junior Club volleyball season runs from January through June. We have multiple teams with girls ranging in age from 8 to 18. Teams play in one, two or three day tournaments around the state that are sanctioned by one of two organizations; USA Volleyball (USAV) or the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Most are two day tournaments that give teams the opportunity to play a minimum of four matches over the course of the weekend

www.visionvolleyballgainesville.com

Hoppin Hitters: 3-5 year olds
Youth T-Ball: 5-6 year olds
Coach Pitch Baseball: 7-8 year olds
Baseball: 9-10 year olds
Kangaroo Kickers Soccer: 3-5 year olds
Youth Soccer: K- 8th Grade
Flag Football: 5-14 yrs. old
Youth Basketball K-8th grade
Baby Ballers Basketball 3-5 year olds
Youth Lacrosse: K-8th Grade
Tackle Football: K-8th Grade

The YMCA Sports Department has a goal: to develop respectful athletes within the framework of character development. We are able to achieve this goal by teaching good sportsmanship and social skills in a non-competitive environment. It's about all players showing respect for one another and recognizing that teamwork is the winning strategy.

Now registering for Lacrosse, tackle football, flag football, soccer, baseball, tball, and basketball. Practices begin January 26th.

www.ncfymca.org