Youth Sports

Youth athletic programs are designed to provide a fun learning and growing experience for boys and girls. Youth can benefit from league play in baseball, softball and basketball, as well as a variety of sports camps/clinics in volleyball, baseball, golf, softball, tennis and basketball. These programs are designed to provide a competitive recreation opportunity that promotes fitness and well being to the participants through team and individual league play. The goals of the program include participation, skill development, sportsmanship and fun. See the Concerts and Special Events section for athletic tournament and events.

Fall Basketball (age 5-9)

NEW for 2008! League for 5 year olds!

Instructional basketball program for boys and girls emphasizing skill development, participation for all players, sportsmanship and fun. The season begins with practices in mid-August and games begin in September. Ages are determined as of October 15 of the playing year. Children age 10 & up will register in October for winter play. The program registration form in this brochure is not valid for this activity. All five year olds must include a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration.

Fee: $44(R) $69(NR)

36172 Future Stars Age 5

36173 Coed Age 6-7

36174 Boys Pee Wee Age 8-9

36175 Girls Pee Wee Age 8-9

If you participated in Fall Basketball last year, a youth basketball registration form will automatically be mailed to you. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, call 919-469-4062 or email your name and address to Tracey.Hedgpeth@townofcary.org. Registration forms are available after June 30.

The program registration form in this brochure is not valid for this activity.

New in 2008!! Girls Volleyball Leagues!

Leagues for girls ages 12 to 16 will play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in June at the Bond Park Community Center. One division for more experienced players, and another division for players new to the game will be formed. Those in the division for newer players will receive the benefit of instruction in the basic skills and strategies of the game, and will also play matches each night against others of a similar experience level. The division for more experienced players will devote their time exclusively to playing matches against their peers.

For more information on this program or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact Ted Jeffcoate at ted.jeffcoate@townofcary.org or (919) 460-4967.

Youth Volleyball Skills Class (age 9-11)

This class is designed for those new to the game of volleyball or with less experience. The goals are to learn and develop the basic skills and techniques involved in playing volleyball. The focus will be on fundamentals at each participant’s individual level of skill and experience.

Location: Green Hope Elementary School Gym
Fees: $84(R) $109(N) (8 classes)

36234 Mon,Wed Jun 2-25 6:30-8 p.m.

Hershey Track & Field (age 9-14)

May 31 (Local Event)

Annual track meet with two field events and five running events for boys and girls age 9-14. The local meet is scheduled for May 31 in Raleigh and is FREE to all participants. Winners are eligible for further competition in the Regional meet to be held in Cary later in June. For a registration form and more information, call 919-469-4062. Information and registration forms will be available early May.

After School Golf Clinics (age 7-16)

Designed for all junior golfers. The clinics will cover the fundamentals of the full swing and short game. Club control, body control, ball control, putting, pitch and run, and standard pitch and bunker shots will be covered.

Location: Lochmere Golf Club

Instructor: TBD

Fees: $60(R) $80(N)

34388 Mon-Fri Apr 28-May 2 4-5 p.m.

Adult Sports

Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is committed to offering the adults of Cary and surrounding areas well structured, supervised and enjoyable athletic league programs. We stress participation for the promotion of physical and mental well being. These programs are designed to provide a competitive recreation opportunity that promotes fitness and well being to the participants through team and individual league play. Adults can participate in softball, basketball, tennis and volleyball. The goals of the program include participation, sportsmanship and fun.

See the Concerts and Special Events section for athletic tournament events.

Basketball

Registration

Code League Dates Fees

34294 Summer Adult 40 & Over May 19-22 $325/team

35890 Men’s Open Aug 25-28 $450/team

(add $25 per each nonresident team member)

Softball

Registration

Code League Dates Fees

35924 Fall Coed Jul 7-10 $425/team

35922 Fall Men’s Open Jul 7-10 $425/team

35927 Fall Modified Jul 7-10 $450/team

35923 Fall Church B/C Jul 7-10 $425/team

(add $25 per each nonresident team member).

Volleyball

Registration

Code League Dates Fees

34048 Summer 4v4 Coed* Jun 2-5 $75/team
34049 Summer 2v2 Coed* Jun 2-5 $60/team
34050 Summer 2v2 Men’s* Jun 2-5 $60/team
34051 Summer 2v2 Women’s* Jun 2-5 $60/team
35887 Fall Coed** Aug 4-7 $215/team

35889 Fall Men’s** Aug 4-7 $215/team

35888 Fall Women’s** Aug 4-7 $215/team

*(add $10 per each nonresident team member)

**(add $25 per each nonresident team member)

Adult Golf Clinics (age 18 & up)

The clinic is for beginners to intermediate players, and is designed to build a solid foundation for the golf swing. Instruction will cover pre-swing set up, irons, woods, pitching, chipping, putting and sand play. The goal is to introduce golf to the beginner and give the intermediate player basic instruction to improve their game. Instruction will be based on making golf fun for everyone.

Location: Lochmere Golf Club

Instructor: TBD

Fee: $70(R) $90(N)

34379 Tue,Thu May 6-15 6-7 p.m.

35854 Tue,Thu Jun 3-12 6-7 p.m.

35855 Tue,Thu Jul 8-17 6-7 p.m.

35856 Tue,Thu Aug 5-14 6-7 p.m.

35857 Tue,Thu Sep 2-11 6-7 p.m.

Fall Youth Basketball registration forms will be available after June 30. The program registration form in this brochure is not valid for this activity. All five year olds must include a copy of their birth certificate with registration.

Jul 14-20

EZ Reg Web & Mail In Only

(Must be postmarked between Jul 10-12 to receive priority. Do not mail prior to Jul 10)
All Cary residents
Non residents returning to the same league (Mail in Only)

Jul 21-26

EZ Reg Web, Mail In or Walk In

All Cary residents
Non residents returning to the same league (Mail in Only)

Jul 28-Aug 2

EZ Reg Web or Walk In Only

All Cary residents
All Non residents

Mailing address:

Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Attn: Basketball Registration

P.O. Box 8005

Cary, NC 27512-8005

Walk-In Locations

Herbert C. Young Community Center

101 Wilkinson Ave.

Bond Park Community Center

150 Metro Park Dr.

Middle Creek Community Center

151 Middle Creek Park Ave.

Administrative Office

316 N. Academy St.

Fun – Learning to play for the purpose of enjoying
participation.

Participation – Providing equal opportunity for play.

Sportsmanship – Actively expanding the individual’s social ability to demonstrate fair play.

Skill Development – Gaining expertise to expand the individual participant’s potential through practice and play.

Fall Basketball

OPEN GYM

The Community Center gyms are open for a variety of activities year-round. Specific times are set aside for each age group. Call any Community Center for a schedule of dates and times: Bond Park Community Center (919) 462-3970; Herbert C. Young Community Center (919) 460-4965; Middle Creek Community Center (919) 771-1295. Adult open gym may be limited to Cary Residents only during periods of high participation. Passes can be purchased and used at any of the three Centers. A parent must sign the waiver for purchase of youth or teen passes.

Youth

Resident Nonresident

One Visit $4 $6

5 visit pass $10 $20

15 visit pass $15 $30

Adult

Resident Nonresident

One Visit $4 $6

5 visit pass $15 $25

15 visit pass $20 $40

25 visit pass $37.50 $75

Registration is accepted from teams only.

Team priority for registration is as follows:

1. Teams comprised of all Cary residents.

2. Teams comprised partially of Cary residents.

Team registration packets are available at the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources office one month prior to registration. Packets include general information, roster/waiver form and a team entry form. The completed packet must be returned during the specified dates. Team fee is due at registration. Completed rosters and any nonresident fees ($25 per each nonresident on the roster*) will be due after the first week of practice. Registration fees are subject to change.

*$10 per each non resident for Summer Volleyball.

Individual Interest List

If you would like to play, but do not have a team, please call (919) 469-4062 to be added to the interest list. Often teams need additional players and may draw from this list.