Volunteer Coaches and Program Staff Welcome.....
Many of our youth programs are dependent upon the participation of volunteers as team coaches and leaders. Anyone interested should complete a Volunteer Service Application. These forms are available at the Recreation and Parks offices, 100 North Greensboro Street and also on this web site.

Spectators Welcome...
Throughout the year, you are invited to visit any sports facility and enjoy the games in progress! Admission is free! It is not only a fun outing, it is also a way to get younger children interested in a sport. For more information on leagues and schedules, call 919-918-7364.

NOTE: The Adult League Player Contract (pdf.) form must be completed and returned to the Athletic Program Supervisor before you are eligible to participate in any adult league game.

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Classes / Instructional Programs

Fishing Clinics
First Tee of the Triangle - Golf Clinics

C.L.A.S.S. Soccer
Volleyball Class
Baseball Pitching Class
Free Youth Disc Golf Clinic

Tennis - Adult Beginner
Tennis - Adult Intermediate
Tennis - Youth Beginner
Tennis - Youth Intermediate
Tennis - Lunchtime - Beginner
Tennis - Lunchtime - Intermediate
Tennis - Fitness

Drop-In/Open Play

Volleyball Drop-In

Tournaments

Horseshoe Tournament - Summer Fling
Horseshoe Tournament - Hot Stob
Corn Hole Tournament
Big & Little Disc Golf Tournament

Special Events

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick

REC CONNECT -"On Line Registration link"

Participants learn football skills, fundamentals, and techniques. Team practice 3-4 times per week and compete in league games with other area organizations. Practices begin August 1 and the season lasts through late October or early November. Weight limits exist for all teams. Birth Certificate due prior to first practice.

Openings are accepted on a first come - first serve basis. Registration must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian.

Season: August 1 through late October or early November.

Flag Football League for youth ages 5-6 as of August 1, 2012. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Games begin in early September and through late October or early November. Games occur on Saturdays.

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Pee Wee League for youth ages 7-8 as of August 1, 2012. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Games begin in early September and through late October or early November. Games occur on Saturdays.

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Mite League for youth ages 9-10 as of August 1, 2012. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Games begin in early September and through late October or early November. Games occur on Saturdays.

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Midget League for youth ages 11-12 as of August 1, 2012. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Games begin in early September and through late October or early November. Games occur on Saturdays.

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Openings are accepted on a first come - first serve basis. Registration forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian.

Season: late August (formation of teams) into mid October (completion of playing season - A, AA, AAA)

All participants in fall baseball is asked to attend a team placement time. Please use this link to complete a Team Placement Request Form.

Once the form is completed and submitted-the program coordinator will be contacting you to confirm your child's team placement time. If you have any questions- please contact Craig Wolfe

Here is a copy of the Team Placement Request Form (pdf.) for those that would like to complete the form and return it directly to the Recreation and Parks Office

Pee Wee League for youth ages 6-8 as of August 31, 2012. Teams will practice twice a week. Games begin in mid September and run into mid October. Games played mostly Friday's or Saturday's.

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Mite League for youth ages 9-10 as of August 31, 2012. Teams will practice twice a week. Games begin in mid September and run into mid October. Games played mostly Friday's and Saturday's.

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Minor League for youth ages 11-12 as of August 31, 2012. Teams will practice twice a week. Games begin in mid September and run into mid October. Games played mostly Friday's and Saturday's.

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This adult co-ed fall league plays on Monday & Wednesday events at Hank Anderson Community Park. Teams will play 1-2 games per week. League play begins in mid-August and continues through mid-November. League registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis until the league registration deadline (August 7) or when the league fills. Participants are drafted onto teams by volunteer team captains based on observation and a self-evaluation form completed by each participant. All registrations must be received no later than Friday, August 3 by 5:00pm.

9278 - MALE Player Registration Code
9279 - FEMALE Player Registration Code

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This adult co-ed league plays on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Hank Anderson Community Park. Teams will play 1-2 games per week. Regular-season to be followed by a double-elimination tournament.

A total of 6-10 teams will be accepted. Players participating on teams must be at least 16 years of age by August 1, 2012. Team Representatives must be at least 18 years of age. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. A $200 non-refundable deposit toward the registration fee is due at the time of registration.

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Learn about different fishing equipment, techniques, sites and regulations. You may even meet a fishing buddy or two! Supplies furnished. Bring a pole if you have one. Parents welcome. Call-in registration required - 918-7364.

Instructor: Shane McKinley

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A four-week program designed to introduce young people to the game of golf. Mainly SNAG (Starting New At Golf) equipment will be used in teaching basic grip, alignment, and posture seamlessly with The Nine Core Values through fun and engaging activities.

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A class designed to introduce the fundamentals of soccer to the participant and parent. Instructor guides both the child and parent in understanding the skills of passing, dribbling, trapping, and shooting. Parent and child will be encouraged to practice the skills learned at home. Parent participation is a major part of this program.

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Catch the craze that is Volleyball! This class is designed to introduce and work on the fundamentals of volleyball. Instructors guide the participant in understanding the skills of bumping, setting, spiking, and blocking.

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Work on those pitching fundamentals! Former, UNC-Greensboro pitcher and Minor leaguer Pat Currin will lead instruction on the fundamentals of pitching. Focus will be on developing skills in an effort throw strikes with consistency.

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This free youth disc golf clinic gives participants the opportunity to learn about the sport of disc golf including rules, etiquette, the basics of throwing discs, and tips and techniques. All discs provided! Attend the Clinic and prepare for the Big & Little Disc Golf Tournament on June 9th! To register for the clinic, please call (919) 918-7364.

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New to tennis, having difficulty developing reliable and repeatable strokes, need to build fitness for better play, or wondering how to have get the most out of practice? This class may be just right for you. We build a good foundation for tennis by addressing the four important areas of focus: stroke techniques, strategy in games, fitness/movement, and concentration/self-assessment. You will find out how to improve progressively in way that is good for your body and satisfying for your soul. Bring a racquet.

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To join this class you should have established a good tennis foundation on which to build. Intermediates have reliable and repeatable strokes with a good understanding of the game. This can involve players who have not played for a number of years or who are strong in some areas, but need help in other areas, and players who have previously taken beginning classes and are highly motivated to improve. We will focus on all essential areas of the game: Stroke techniques, fitness/movement, strategy, mental awareness. You will be shown how to assess you own game and be able to follow a customized program for improvement. Bring your own racket.

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Anyone interested in learning tennis is welcome to this fun, focused, and game oriented class. Professional stroke instruction, understanding strategy, learning tennis movement, and applying mental awareness are taught as the building blocks for your steady improvement. Even if you have good tennis experience, you can benefit from the group and individual attention, game practice, and challenging practice drills. Please bring a racquet that is age/size appropriate. Some loaners will be temporarily available.

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Tennis Intermediates are players who have developed all of the basic skills and are able to rally and serve with consistency. Those who have completed the beginner class, yet still fall below the intermediate level, may join this class if you are ‘highly motivated’ to improve and will apply what you learn. Players will be matched up with others of similar skill level. We address the following areas of learning to help build a successful game: Stroke technique, strategy, fitness/movement, and mental awareness/attitude. Designed to be fun, game oriented, and supportive. Bring your own racket.

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New to tennis? Have experience, but find it difficult to develop reliable and repeatable strokes? Need to build fitness for better play, or wondering how to have get the most out of practice? This class may be right for you. We build a good foundation for tennis by addressing the four important areas of focus: stroke techniques, strategy in games, fitness/movement, and concentration/self assessment. You will find out how to improve progressively in way that is good for your body and satisfying for your soul. Although designed for beginners, you can also benefit if you’ve had some previous experience. There will be time for individual attention. Bring a racquet.

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To join this class you should have established a good tennis foundation on which to build. Intermediates have somewhat reliable and repeatable strokes with a good understanding of the game. This can involve players who have not played for a number of years or who are strong in some areas, but need help in other areas, and players who have previously taken beginning classes and are highly motivated to improve. We will focus on all essential areas of the game: Stroke techniques, fitness/movement, strategy, mental awareness. You will be shown how to assess you own game and be able to follow a customized program for improvement. More advanced players are welcome as well.

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To improve fitness as related to good tennis technique and competitive play. You will learn warm-up exercises done prior to playing, fitness drills to improve movement, balance, quickness, flexibility, strength, endurance, and relaxation. Exercises and drills are similar to those utilized by top tennis players and will be adapted for your level of fitness and tennis skill. Ron includes elements of yoga, Pilates, tai chi, and dance in the class. Good tennis technique naturally improves fitness when applied in the right intensity for each person. After working out and playing tennis we will finish with cool down/recovery/stretch exercises. Bring your own racquet. Any skill/fitness level is welcome.

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The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department Drop-In programs allow participants the opportunity to play in an informal setting and to meet others of similar sporting interest. Groups are welcomed to attend. Play is held each Tuesday & Thursday evening during the session.

Participants should contact the Recreation and Parks Department (918-7364) for specific scheduling information. Ages are 16 & Up, but participants 15 & Under may attend if accompanied by an adult.

Registration is taken on site each night.

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The second of a four-tournament series in which points are accumulated for year-end awards. Trophies will be given for each individual tournament. Interested patrons should contact the Recreation Department on the format of this series. The two remaining singles tournaments will be held in August and October. New pitchers are welcomed to attend! Division assignments will be based on ringer percentage.

Registration is taken on site the day of the event between 8:30am-9:30am. Tournament play will begin by 10:00am.

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The third of a four-tournament series in which points are accumulated for year-end awards. Trophies will be given for each individual tournament. Interested patrons should contact the Recreation Department on the format of this series. The remaining singles tournament will be held in October. New pitchers are welcomed to attend! Division assignments will be based on ringer percentage.

Registration is taken on site the day of the event between 8:30am-9:30am. Tournament play will begin by 10:00am.

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Come out and participate in this fast-growing tailgate and backyard sport! Two-person teams will compete in tournament play. Trophies will be awarded to the top teams!

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Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends - Sign up to play disc golf with your favorite “little” person! Kick start the summer by participating in this fun family event! No experience necessary and the Recreation and Parks Department has discs you can use. This new event offers excitement, fun, and prizes for everyone! Tournament will consist of 9 or 18 holes in a “scramble” format (Younger age divisions play 9 holes). Kids pair up with your favorite “Big” and come out for some fun! Call (919) 918-7364 to pre-register!

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The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition allows participants to showcase their talents in punting, passing and placekicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. The top finishers of each age group will advance to a Section competition. The top five scores from the pool of Sectional champions will advance to the Team Championship held at Bank of America Stadium, Home of the Carolina Panthers.

Youth Ages: (Ages as of December 31st, 2012)
9318 Ages 6-7 - Male
9319 Ages 6-7 - Female
9320 Ages 8-9 - Male
9321 Ages 8-9 - Female
9322 Ages 10-11 - Male
9323 Ages 10-11 - Female
9324 Ages 12-13 - Male
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9326 Ages 14-15 - Male
9327 Ages 14-15 - Female

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GET INVOLVED
Much of the vitality of life in Carrboro is due to the active involvement of citizens in the community. Volunteers of all ages regularly share their talents, skills, and ideas by planning or assisting with large events, serving on town advisory boards, or coaching a youth sports team. While some activities require the contribution of many hours others call for only a few hours of time. Not only can you share your talents, you can have fun, make new friends and discover more about your town.

"INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY - BY LENDING A HELPING HAND"