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Sports Offered

We are proud to offer FREE training and competition opportunities throughout the year in 11 different sports.

Our Current Sports Activities

Programs include a wide variety of team, individual and Unified (players with and without disabilities) opportunities. The playing ability levels of our athletes vary from beginners to advanced participants, and we offer modifications as needed. If you want to play, there’s a spot for you!

JUMP TO SPORTS OFFERED

Visit the Find Your Local Program page to see which sports are currently offered in your area and to register for a sport season. All participants must have an approved Athlete Application and register for each season before being able to train or compete.

Sports by Local Area

Sports Registration Deadlines

Winter (January – March)

Basketball
Register between November 1 – 30 of the previous year

Spring (March – June)

Bocce, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field
Register between February 1 – 28

Summer (July – September)

Golf, Softball
Register between May 1 – 31

Fall (August – December)

Unified Flag Football, Soccer (August – November)
Register between July 1 – 31

Floor Hockey (October – December)
Register between August 1 – 31

Varies

Bowling (Varies by county program. Visit your local county program and contact your Area Director for details.)

Sports Resources & Information
– Sports in order by calendar year –

Basketball
Basketball

January – March

bocce
Bocce

March – June

Swimming

March – June

Tennis

March – June

track and field
Track & Field

March – June

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Golf

July – September

softball
Softball

July – September

Soccer
Soccer

August – October

Flag Football
Flag Football

August – October

Floor Hockey

October – December

bowling
Bowling

Varies by County/Program

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Coach Certifications

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