Youth Sports
THE GOAL OF OUR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS...
...is to provide quality programming with responsible leaders so youth have the opportunity to grow and learn. We are not a training ground for future stars or college athletes; rather, we are a program in which opportunity for participation is provided to all who enter, regardless of skill or ability level. We wish to provide youth with a FUN learning experience and the opportunity to develop lifetime leisure skills.
YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM POLICIES
All teams will be formed by the Hays Recreation Commission utilizing a computer software program designed to balance teams by age or grade and skill level.
A $5.00 per child late registration fee will be charged for all late registration. Late registration will be accepted after the deadline up until teams are full or games start. All late registrations will be put on a waiting list. Waiting list applicants will not be guaranteed placement. Late registration sign-up may not request to be placed on a specific team.
Youth will be contacted by their volunteer coach as to when/where practices will be held, as well as game schedules.
Team Sports Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted after teams are formed unless a participant becomes injured or moves away.
Requests for three coaches to coach a team together will not be allowed unless one of the coaches does not have a child participating in the program.
No requests for youth to be placed on the same team will be allowed unless both youths live outside of the Hays city limits and live within a reasonable distance from each other.
Out-of-district participants will be charged a $5.00 out-of-district fee per individual/per sport.
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RECREATIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE
Have a summer of fun playing Baseball. Leagues may have to be altered depending on registration numbers. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose. Games are held during the week.
Entry Deadline: April 24
Entry Fee: $30.00
Practices start: Week of May 6
Games start: Week of May 27
GAME NIGHTS WON’T BE DETERMINED UNTIL
AFTER THE DEADLINE
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 pm
Ages: 6 - 15 (as of May 1, 2024)
LEAGUES OFFERED SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
6 & 7 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
8 - 9 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
10 - 12 yr. old League (Player Pitch)
13 - 15 yr. old League (Player pitch)
RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Sign up today for a summer of softball and fun! Leagues may have to be altered depending on registration numbers. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose. Games are held during the week.
Entry Deadline: April 24
Entry Fee: $30.00
Practices start: Week of May 6
Games start: Week of May 27
GAME NIGHTS WON’T BE DETERMINED UNTIL
AFTER THE DEADLINE
Coaches Meeting: T uesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm
Ages: 6 - 14 (as of May 1, 2024)
LEAGUES OFFERED SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
6 & 7 yr old League (Pitching Machine)
8 - 10 yr. old League (Pitching Machine)
11 - 14 yr. old League (Player Fast Pitch)
RECREATIONAL TEE BALL LEAGUE
This program will focus on teaching the correct techniques for fielding, throwing, hitting, and base running. All who register will participate in a learning atmosphere designed to let the kids have fun while learning to play. The practice is held twice a week. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose. Games are held during the week.
Entry Deadline: April 24
Entry Fee: $25.00
Age groups: 4 & 5 (as of May 1, 2024)
Practices start: Week of May 6
Games start: Week of May 27
GAME NIGHTS WON’T BE DETERMINED UNTIL AFTER THE DEADLINE
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 pm
PEE WEE TEE BALL
Pee Wee Tee Ball is a developmentally appropriate introductory baseball/softball program. The program prepares children and their parents for organized baseball/softball in a fun environment. Parents and their children will learn together skills like hitting, base running, catching, and throwing. This is a great way to learn baseball/softball and spend some quality time with your child. All participants will receive a T-shirt.
Entry Deadline: May 29
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Mondays – June 3 –July 1
Times: 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Ages: 3 & 4
Location: TBD
Limitations: Min. 20 Max. 100
HRC BASKETBALL CAMP
Sign up now for the annual HRC basketball camp. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades
1st - 8th (2024-25 school year).
Entry Deadline: July 3
Camp dates: July 8-11
Times: Grades: Fees
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 5th - 8th grade $35.00
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. 1st - 4th grade $25.00
Location: Recreation Center Gyms
Awards: All participants will receive a T-shirt
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Learn the fundamentals of volleyball through participation in our youth camp. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 3rd - 8th (2024 - 2025 school year).
Entry Deadline: July 10
Camp dates: July 15-18
Times: Grades: Fees
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 3rd - 5th grade $25.00
2:15 - 4:00 p.m. 6th - 8th grade $35.00
Location: Recreation Center Gyms
Awards: All participants will receive a T-shirt
FALL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Make plans to sign up for Youth Volleyball. This league will be a fun way to learn to play the exciting sport of volleyball. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, ONCE a week for 1.5 hours, and games are played on Saturdays.
Entry Deadline: August 7
Entry fee: $25.00
Grade levels: 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th
(2024-25 school year)
Practices start: Week of Aug. 19
Games start: Saturday, September 7
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Aug. 15 @ 6:00 p.m.
FALL SOCCER LEAGUES
The youth soccer leagues focus on fundamental skills, fun and participation, and social interaction through practice and organized games. These leagues are for the basic soccer player to the advanced soccer player. The soccer league is offered to boys and girls. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, two times a week for one hour, and games are played mostly on Saturdays and a few Sundays.
Entry Deadline: August 7
Entry fee: $25.00
Age groups: 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 Coed, 11-14 Coed
(all as of Sept. 1)
Practices start: Week of August 19
Games start: Saturday, September 7
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Aug. 15 @ 7:00 p.m.
FALL GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Dive into the thrill of our 2nd season of Girls Flag Football League! Designed for girls aged 6-12, it's your chance to shine in a fun-filled season where mastering fundamentals, team spirit, and making new friends take center stage. With practices twice, a week and games mostly on Sundays, get ready to bring your A-game to the field!
Entry Deadline: August 7
Entry fee: $30.00
Divisions: 6 - 8 & 9 - 12 (as of Sept. 1)
Practices start: Week of August 19
Games start: Sunday, September 8
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 13 @ 7:00 p.m.
FALL BOYS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The youth flag football leagues focus on fundamental skills, fun and participation, and social interaction through practice and organized games. Participants will receive their jerseys as part of the entry fee. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, two times a week for one hour, and games are played mostly on Sundays with a few Saturdays.
Entry Deadline: August 7
Entry fee: $30.00
Divisions: Coed - 6 - 8 & 9 - 12 (as of Sept. 1)
Practices start: Week of August 19
Games start: Sunday, September 8
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 13 @ 7:00 p.m.
VOLLEY-TOTS
Volley-Tots is a camp designed for youth entering Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Kids will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, in this program designed to develop skills, while developing teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game!! Parents are encouraged to attend and are welcome to participate! All participants will receive a T-shirt.
Entry Deadline: September 4
Entry fee: $25.00
Held on: Saturdays – Sept. 7 – Oct. 5
Time: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Age groups: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Location: Recreation Center
FALL PEE WEE SOCCER
Pee Wee Soccer program prepares children and their parents for organized soccer in a fun environment. Parents and their children will learn together skills like kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, and agility. This is a great way to learn soccer and spend some quality time with your child. All participants will receive a T-Shirt.
Entry Deadline: September 4
Entry fee: $25.00
Held on: Saturdays - September 7 - October 5
Times: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Ages: 3 & 4 w/an adult
Location: Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex
Please don’t wait until the last minute! Sign up for any of the following activities starting Sept. 9th!
Sign up NOW!
K-18 SOFTBALL LEAGUE
We are excited to announce the K-18 Baseball Association is going to offer a softball league! The K-18 Softball League is a traveling softball program similar to the boys’ program. Participants will travel to surrounding communities to play, as well as host their own games. All participants will be responsible for providing their own glove and shoes. All practices will be held in Hays.
Entry Deadline: April 5
Entry Fee: $50.00 (scholarship fee $15.00)
Practices start: TBA
Games start: TBA
Grades: 9th – 12th (2023-2024 school year)
K-18 BASEBALL LEAGUE
The K-18 Baseball League is a traveling baseball program for boys. Participants will travel to surrounding communities as well as host their own games. All participants will be responsible for providing their own baseball glove and shoes. All practices will be held in Hays.
Entry Deadline: April 5
Entry Fee: $50.00 (scholarship fee $15.00)
Practices start: TBA
Games start: TBA
Ages: 13 - 15 (as of May 1, 2023)
RECREATIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE
Youth recreational baseball is offered to boys. Late registration will be accepted until teams are filled ($5.00 late fee applies). Leagues may have to be altered depending on registration numbers.
Entry Deadline: April 26
Entry Fee: $30.00
Practices start: Week of May 8
Games start: Week of May 29
Ages: 6 - 14 (as of May 1)
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 pm
LEAGUES OFFERED:
6 - 7 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
8 - 9 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
10-11 yr. old League (Player Pitch)
12 - 14 yr. old League (Player Pitch)
RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Sign up today for a summer of softball and fun! USSSA Softball is offered to girls. Late registration will be accepted until teams are filled ($5.00 late fee applies). Leagues may have to be altered depending upon registration numbers.
Entry Deadline: April 26
Entry Fee: $30.00
Practices start: Week of May 8
Games start: Week of May 29
Ages: 6 - 14 (as of May 1)
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m.
LEAGUES OFFERED:
6 - 7 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
8 - 10 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
11 – 14 yr. old League (Player Fast Pitch)
RECREATIONAL TEE BALL LEAGUE
This program will focus on teaching the correct techniques for fielding, throwing, hitting, and base running. All who register will participate in a learning atmosphere designed to let the kids have fun while learning to play. Volunteer coaches choose practice times.
Entry Deadline: April 26
Entry Fee: $25.00
Age groups: Boys & Girls – 4 & 5 (as of May 1)
Practices start: Week of May 8
Games start: Week of May 29
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m.
PEE WEE TEE BALL
Pee Wee Tee Ball is a developmentally appropriate introductory baseball/softball program. The program prepares children and their parents for organized baseball/softball in a fun environment. Parents and their children will learn together skills like hitting, base running, catching, and throwing. This is a great way to learn baseball/softball and spend some quality time with your child. All participants will receive a T-Shirt.
Entry Deadline: May 24
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Mondays – June 5 –July 3
Times: Session 1: 6:30 – 7:20 p.m.
Session 2: 7:30 – 8:20 p.m.
Ages: 3 & 4
Location: TBD
Limitations: Min. 20 Max. 100
HRC YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP
Sign up now for the annual HRC basketball camp. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades
1st - 8th (2023-24 school year).
Entry Deadline: July 5
Camp dates: July 10-13
Times: Grades: Fees
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 5th - 8th grade $35.00
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. 1st - 4th grade $25.00
Location: Recreation Center Gyms
Awards: All participants will receive a T-shirt
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Learn the fundamentals of volleyball through participation in our youth camp. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 3rd - 8th (2023 - 2024 school year).
Entry Deadline: July 12
Camp dates: July 17 - 20
Times: Grades: Fees
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 3rd - 5th grade $20.00
2:15 - 4:15 p.m. 6th - 8th grade $35.00
Location: Recreation Center Gyms
Awards: All participants will receive a T-shirt
YOUTH FALL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Make plans to sign up for Youth Volleyball. This league will be a fun way to learn to play the exciting sport of volleyball. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, ONCE a week for 1.5 hours, and games are played on Saturdays.
Entry Deadline: August 9
Entry fee: $25.00
Grade levels: 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th
(2023-2024 school year)
Practices start: Week of Aug. 21
Games start: Saturday, September 9
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Aug. 17 @ 6:00 p.m.
YOUTH FALL SOCCER LEAGUES
The youth soccer leagues focus on fundamental skills, fun and participation, and social interaction through practice and organized games. These leagues are for the basic soccer player to the advanced soccer player. The soccer league is offered to boys and girls. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, two times a week for one hour, and games are played mostly on Saturdays and a few Sundays.
Entry Deadline: August 9
Entry fee: $25.00
Age groups: 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 Coed, 11-14 Coed
(all as of Sept. 1)
Practices start: Week of August 21
Games start: Saturday, September 9
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Aug. 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The youth flag football leagues focus on fundamental skills, fun and participation, and social interaction through practice and organized games. Participants will receive their jerseys as part of the entry fee. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, two times a week for one hour, and games are played mostly on Sundays with a few Saturdays.
Entry Deadline: August 10
Entry fee: $30.00
Divisions: Coed - 6 - 8 & 9 - 12 (as of Sept. 1)
Practices start: Week of August 21
Games start: Sunday, September 10
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 15 @ 7:00 p.m.
VOLLEY-TOTS
Volley-Tots is a camp designed for youth entering Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Kids will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, in this program designed to develop skills, while developing teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game!! Parents are encouraged to attend and are welcome to participate! All participants will receive a T-Shirt.
Entry Deadline: September 6
Entry fee: $25.00
Held on: Saturdays – Sept. 9 – Oct. 7
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Age groups: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Location: Recreation Center
FALL PEE WEE SOCCER
Pee Wee Soccer program prepares children and their parents for organized soccer in a fun environment. Parents and their children will learn together skills like kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, and agility. This is a great way to learn soccer and spend some quality time with your child. All participants will receive a T-Shirt.
Entry deadline: September 6
Entry fee: $25.00
Held on: Saturdays - September 9 - October 7
Times: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Ages: 3 & 4 w/an adult
Location: Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex
